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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
4
Local page highlights various community notes of interest to readers revealing happenings in nearby centres. Short items cover events, meetings, and notices affecting residents in multiple districts.
Ballinafad: Mr Howard Large of Hamilton spent the week end at his sister Mrs Roy Culp’s home. Guelph: Mr John Camper visited his uncle Mr Alfred Soper on Sunday. Tor onto: Mr and Mrs Jas McKay spent the holiday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper. Frank Binnie plans exterior renovations while visitors from Glen Williams and Georgetown, including Mr and Mrs Len Harding, visited Mr William Harding.
A holiday visit brings Mr and Mrs John McCawn and son and Mr Harvey from Niagara Falls to see Mr and Mrs George Graham. Alex Thompson visits Toronto. Mrs Nelson Lambert and Mrs John Bennett visit Miss Cripps. Hector Guthrie returns from Toronto. Ronald McEachern at Guelph Hospital hopes to return home soon. About 30 relatives celebrate Mrs Piteman's 75th birthday at Mr Tyler's. George Kirk and family of St Catharines visit Mr and Mrs John Airchie. Charles Gamble of Buffalo spends a week at their Corners cottage. About 45 attend church to welcome Capt Howells and Lieut Graham. Mrs John Airdrie and May visit in St Catharines. Mr and Mrs John Bennett celebrate 35th wedding anniversary with relatives and friends.
David Deforest of Milton had his liquor permit canceled in police court Tuesday. the charge was dismissed. He said he consumed 129 pints of beer in six days. A coroner jury found open verdict in Frank Kruczick death after a car struck his bicycle. Police noted the driver was David Anderson of Milton.
At a Saturday meeting of Erin directors the fair was set for Saturday and Thanksgiving Monday. Notables include Detroit visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Abbott staying with Dr. Abbott and family. Also in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Hector Pinkney and others visiting Guelph.
On Friday June 29 School Section No. 16 held a lively picnic at Mr. and Mrs. A G M Bruyns home. Attendees enjoyed ball games races and the falls. John W Nickell performed violin selections and after chore time the National Anthem was sung. Guests thanked hosts Mr Nickell and Miss Clifton the teacher.
Hillsburg residents share weekend visits from Toronto Simcoe and Mimosa. gatherings at the Cheyne home and a barn raising by the Bessey brothers. Paul Munro, a young Guelph lawyer and Liberal representative for South Wellington, has died suddenly.
Rockwood Bulldogs won all three games last week including 14 to 10 against Everton on Tuesday, 8 to 7 over United Church on Thursday, and 15 to 9 in an exhibition versus Nichols Newstead on Friday. Local events covered include the Horticultural Society outing to Guelph for a district picnic.
Attendance notes show Bannockburn School shifting students between grades for 1934 35 with percent marks for each transfer across Senior, Junior and Primary classes. Absent for examinations listed K M Beckett, teacher.
Dublin Women’s Institute met at Mrs Peter McIsaac’s home with President Mrs McDougall. Mrs A Neelands shared photos from a Prairie to Vancouver trip. A June 26 wedding of Edith Wilmer Watkins was celebrated at Mr and Mrs Wm Bracken’s home with readings and best wishes. A Dublin School picnic followed with races and prizes for many children.
The local Presbyterian Church marked OSpringe anniversary services with flowers and music. Rev. C. G. Jones spoke on two occasions, with Mrs. E. N. Sunter and Miss M. Cooke soloing. Miss Cooke also sang at the closing service. A sudden death of Mr. Joe Dodge prompted condolences. Community members traveled, visited, and attended reunions while school promotions and local events filled the weekend.
S S No 10 Erin promotions list student totals by grade and name. Honors marks assigned to Evaline McCalg Wilma West Erwin McKeown Helen West Ival McCutcheon Edna Aitken Ralph McKeown Besaie Reid Wanda Rutledge George Allan Ernie Thompson F J Barbour.
Vancouver resident Thomas renews ties in town. Mrs MacGregor visits Bobcaygeon. Mrs Hunt to London for the wedding of Earle Wilde and Miss Marjorie Smith. Dr Berry of the Provincial Board of Health met Mayor Watson on water system plans. Engagement announced for H Aileen Campbell to Dr William D Flatt. Lakefront wall work completed, unemployment relief noted. Rev Riddiford resigns from School Board criticizing star chamber appointments. Grazette.
Miss Paddy Gibson falls Friday morning on a Cunard liner during a teachers tour of Europe. Mrs. Laundry visits relatives in town. Mrs. Hepburn returns from Edmonton. Allen Wilson sustains a broken arm after a play fall at home. Oakville council sells the water wagon for five dollars. A front tire blowout on Dundas highway near Trafalgar injures no one. St John’s United Church bids farewell to Rev and Mrs Seymour after five years, heading to Woodstock Central United Church.
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