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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News of Readable Centre Items

In Br. TEL to Jr. TV and Gr. II sections names of students in order of merit appear. Ron Swackhamer Dora Denny Wilmer Davidson Edith Warne Jerry Guthrie Audrey MacArthur Agnes Airdrie Mina Crippa George Airdrie Lucy Denny Frank Airdrie Harry Gibson Jimmis Gibson Vera M. Hurst is listed as teacher for the cycle of class progress and merit.

Br. Tel Jr. TV Ron Swackhamer Dora Denny Wilmer Davidson Prom Jr Alxina Gibson Billie Stewart Gillie Bterritt Cifford Bierritt Ward Graff Gr. Il Jr, Tli Edith ‘Warne Jerry Guthrie Jr. Il Audrey MacArthur Agnes Airdrie Or. I Mina Crippa George Airdrie Gwackhamer Lucy Denny Frank Airdrie Harry Gibson Jimmis Gibson Vera M. Hurst

CREWSONS CORNERS Sunday Service and Visitors

At our last Sunday service here Hov Mr Hamilton from Acton spoke to Sunday School scholars about the good work of the Superintendent. Mins M Locker organist of the Baptist Church Acton led songs and sang a solo. Next Sunday July 12 Rev H L Bennie from Acton preaches at 3 pm. Visitors included Mr and Mrs W Hillis of Hamilton and Mr and Mrs W Hammarsley and Miss Jean of Galt.

Hamilton Acton Mins M. Locker H. L. Bennie W. Hillis W. Hammarsley Jean Galt T. J. Onoll John McColl Niawara Pulls George Graham Tyler Johnston Mias Campbell Toronto Robertson London Ontario Wlack

Local Notes From Warrrington And Surrounding Districts

Mr Puter Cole visited friends at Warrington last week. Mr Bert McMenemy broke his wrist playing ball and is in the General Hospital, Guelph, for medical care. Miss Bessie Bennie returns home from Toronto for summer vacation. Miss Thelma Cripps of Acton spent ten days with the McEnerys. The United Church garden party at the McEnery home June 20 drew a grand crowd. the war play Nancy Ann Brown’s Polls delighted all, the Churchill Orchestra provided music, and the refreshment booth was well patronized. proceeds were substantial. Melville Church Sunday School, Caledon, held their pleasant event in Guelph Friday. Mrs Richard Wurnside asks for St Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, assistance nominations. Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper visited friends at Markdale on Sunday. Haying season begins for most farmers in the district. Charlie Quile’s plumber attended the funeral of the late Mr L Moore on Saturday January.

Puter Cole Warrington Bert McMenney Guelph Bessie Bennie Toronto Mins Thelma Cripps Acton It. A. McEnery Melville Church Hunday School Caledon Richard Wurnside Askling St. Joseph's Hospital Alfred Soper Markdale Quile Mr. 1 PL Moore Womens’ Association United Church Woy W. J. ‘Taylor Burt Lloyd Mixs Mabe J. A. Gibble Riverdale Park Robert Patterson Neventh Eramosa A. Ke. Laing Winnipeg Ottawa Eddie Weatherstone Royal Bank Ross Carton Lynden Mieces Bt. George Ontario Capringa D. D. Gray Rev. W. WW McCracken Walkerton Alexander Taft M. H. ‘Taylor Yelgrave Wed Taylor Presbyterian Church Little Wanover Fonmerly Robert Major Duntie Fugit Major Jas. Small Fred Lambert Jas. McQueen I Cathleen Lynch Everett KB. LoViness Duffalo LoViness W. Gardiner Murdo Munro Womilton Guelph Stroet Ospringe John Gunter Andrew Meteod Fred Moore Wm. Garstang New York N. Y Hit Brother Burca Mutrio Kily Kiwanis Worane Kendall Leonard Pour Gavin Society Quelph

Campbellville Notes On Local Visits And Events

Campbellville residents recount weekend visits and greetings as Agnes Mann and Kathleen Mubbert visit, John Bearts renews ties in the village, and Mrs Jamon Moore breaks her hip. A wedding anniversary celebration for R O Manxles is noted, plus numerous visitors from Toronto Sudbury Woodstock and Hamilton call on locals. The Masonic picnic nears Crawford’s Lake and the McPhail family reunion at Exhibition Park, Guelph reports a large turnout.

R. O. Manxles Frank Ells Woodnlock Morno Ani Mra Wesley Mason Mise Mary Ed4eson Toronto Myr. Alex Lorne Finnemore Hamilton Hotie Dan Hunter Crawford's Lake McPhail Holdet Exhibition Park Guelph

Visitors and Relatives Share Family Visits in Capringes and Ontario

Miss Annie MecKenaie of Toronto visits sister Mrs W Usherwood then joins another sister Mrs W Sutton and relatives in Capringes for a few days. Miss Loly and Robert McCutcheon spoke with grandparents at Ospringe. Rose Currie of New Travel visits cousins at Walter Coul ing home. Helen and Master Stewart Allen with same hosts. The Smith McCutcheon family from Brantford spent Sunday with John McCutcheon. Mr and Mrs W Moore of Detroit and Mrs Ada Moore of Toronto have been visiting Everts. Albert Robertson and son of London visit relatives here amid W Hoynders motor trip to Michigan to see his hospitalized mother. Mr and Mrs Smith have been north on a fishing expedition. Mrs Elulo Weber and Miss Helen Robertson of Buffalo visit, stamping a stay with the sister-in-law.

Annie .MecKenaie Toronto W. Usherwood W. Sutton Capringe Loly Robert McCutcheon H. HR. McCutcheon Ospringe Rose Currie New Travel Walter Couling Ielen Stewart Allen Smith McCutcheon Brantford John McCutcheon W. Moore Detroit Ada Moore Everts Albert Hobertson and Son London W. I. Hoynders Michigan P.mith Elulo Weber Miay Helen Hobertson Buffalo N. Y Pak

Pardon party and community notices from Rockwood

The Rockwood pardon party hosted by the Womens Association of the United Church enjoyed ideal weather and a wood programme by Burt Lloyd Mixs Mabe Contrill Little Audrey Campbell and the Melody Loys of Milton. Various reunions and local events followed including two family gatherings at Riverdale Park Guelph and the home of the Patterson family.

Ebenezer Garden Party and Local Match Results

The Ebenezer United Church garden party was held on the church lawn. Fall wheat ripening brings good crop prospects. Lena Marsh of Guelph visited Knatchbull on Dominion Bay. Pearl Morley of Millan visiting grandparents at Knatchbull this week. Mrs. G.O. Darby of Knatchbull visiting Dundas. Rockwood and Ebenezer met at Darbyville with Rockwood winning. Acton and Kilbride Dascica teams played at Ebenezer, Acton lost 6 to 2.

Ebenezer United Church Church Lawn Lena Marsh Guoslph Knatchbull Dominion Bay Pearl Morley Millan A. Darby Sas Dundas Rockwood Ebenezer Darbyville Acton and Kilbride Dassica Acton

Georgetown Firemen Attend Church Parades and Storm Damages

Georgetown residents joined church parades in Oakville and Ottawa while social groups visited relatives in Montreal and Toronto. A family gathering at the Golf Club preceded a Thursday dinner. A severe electrical storm caused roof damage at Ginkth & Bronce and broken apple trees in a yard. High heat preceded the wind event, with extensive water damage reported.

Georgetown Oakville J. B. Moore Waing Aileen Moore Pra Ottawa Montreal Prank. Allall Song Douglas Robert Jack Toronto Milas Dolly Bample A. & McNinch T. Kelly A. Bample Margaret Willoughby la Lake Bridge Minnesota Winnipeg YW UW. Bingham Liingham A. W.frith Golf Club R. D. Warren Ginkth & Bronce, Ll A. K. Bpeight

Local Notes From Erin and Vicinity

Ewin Dr A E Mullin and Mra Mullin of Toronto spent the week end with their aunt Mrs Eronboy. Mr and Mrs W Homer and family moved into the D Conley property. Mr Kenneth Wood of Guelph, a former Erin boy, earned his DB A at Saskatoon and now leads a United Church Mission in Saskatchewan. Walter Fendley narrowly escaped injury while at the wheel of his lumber truck when a turn near Wannyn Mouth sent the vehicle over an embankment. The fire bell summoned help as Mr Geo Wamenbottom’s rubbish fire spread to his woodshed due to a shifting wind. Robert McCutcheon’s horse, after a period of distress, collapsed and died on the way to his farm. Morris Teeter’s house was struck by lightning during Friday’s storm but no fire resulted. Advocate

A. E. Mullin Mra. Mullin Toronto Mra Eronboy Mira W. Homer D. Conley Kenneth Wood Guelph Erin Saskatoon Saskatchewan United Church Saskatcheawn Walter Fendley Wannyn Geo. Wamenbottom Ramasbottom Hil Robert McCutcheon Morris Teeter

Oakville Notes From A Busy Weekend In Barrie And Nearby

Oakville residents attend the McKengles wedding in Barrie while Calgary visitors stay with J. 3. Duty on Randal Street and Coo Orleo visit Meaford and Trafalgar. Hen losses, a big trout catch, and the Yhoo Dairy Company opening a new Oakville branch are noted along with July heat impacts on Deputy Neeve Howson and Oakville residents planning trips to Montreal and St. Catharines.

Helen Lawson Wan Briddamalid McKengles McCarthly Barrie Albert Reyer Calgary Alla YU Pass Trafalgar I. A. Jaques Meaford Bundsy Tong Yhoo! Dairy Company Leopening 4 Oakville Dion Btreet Oakville Nova Hlukuloek Bros Wins Lake of Aya Neeve Howson Tee Lakeshore John Roas New York Alex. Boas Chinch Street Tess GO. W. Coote Marion Coots Moodtay Montreal Jax Qootma McGill University Gt. Catharines

Milton News Highlights and Local Notes

Milton residents share visits and travels with Toronto friends. Lowville dam rebuilt after fire with preparations underway. Jack Mackenzie makes a golf hole in one at Milton Golf and Country Club. Windsor’s Albert Marchand enjoys holidays here. Oakville Ball team donation and armory expansion discussed. John Milton Chapter YO DE holds 20th anniversary at W I Clements home with W E Groves as speaker.

W. JH. Stewart Toronto Koella Lowville Will Stewart Milton Toronto University FE. A. Harris The Burlington Gazette Harris Marjorie Tinria Canada United States California Milton Golf and Jack Mackenzie San Mackenszie Miltas Albert Marchand Windsor Elmer Turner Clarence Oakville Martin John Milton D. E Ted W. i Clements W. E. Groves

Local Burlington Notes and Miscellany Updates

Burlington notices report July 1 dog leash rules, tax arrears auction results, and town cleanup. Examinations at the high school had 105 candidates. Mrs McNally from Chicago visited her parents. A bus mishap near Water Street caused scare but no injuries. Five fence posts torn by a Port Credit driver. two rink teams from nearby clubs competed in Dundas. tax sale attendance low with town reducing arrears by about $19,000.

McNally Chicago Wm. Graham Bates A. Thoma Murry Vanemiver Es Beith Cairn Sith J. 2 Bickle Port Credit Dundas Riik Mra. Millett Tilton J. A. Graham Wm. Mallett Janda Yarlington

Local social notes recount visits and summer gatherings

Lim enouse and Mrs A Walliday of Toronto visited friends here this week while A Grant spent a brief holiday improving his cottage. Cannilans George Miller and Miss McKensie from Toledo and Miss N Awackhamer of Detroit also holidayed here. The United Sunday School picnic at Stanley Park with Churchill Sunday School featured swimming boating and court games. A Friday strawberry social at the Presbyterian Church raised funds for the Women’s Association with a varied entertainment program and instrumental and vocal acts.

A. Walliday Torento A. Grant George Millere Miss McKensie Toledo Mini N. Awackhamer Detroit The United Sunday School Presbyterian Church Women's Association John Nickell Warry Norton James Davies Troward Mr. W. Gowdy Misa McFee W. Price

Gray family reunion at Alvinton attended by local notables

The Gray family reunion at Alvinton was attended by J Oree Mist A Hf Ores Mr and Mrs Kerr and Milas A Crow and others on Saturday June 27. RN Brown has been improving slowly after a recent illness. N F Lindsay has been confined to bed for a month but is now able to rise. Miss E B Marrinam of Toronto visited the Morrigan home for the weekend.

J. Oree A. Hf EB. Marrinam Toronto Mra. D. D. Morrigan

Automobile Obsolete Riddle From Aged Vehicle Tale

A quirky exchange wonders what happens to an old car that can no longer run. The dialogue suggests an absurd plan to sell the unusable auto to a parent for a supposedly useful purpose.

Doarlo

German Traveller Refuses Fare. Train Stopped

A German traveler aboard a train refused to pay the regular fifty cent fare, offering thirty cents. The conductor halted the train and ejected him. The man then climbed onto the engine and began walking along the track, ignoring the engineer’s whistle. He declared he would not return.

Oatwinkling Rman Thong

Letting Yate Do Its Worst on Balcony Garden Talk

A dialogue shows Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith debating a young couple in the garden below. Mrs. Smith suggests a proposal while he questions if a warning whistle was ever meant. The exchange hints at social tensions and miscommunication between neighbors.

Smiths

Weighing Hay Stacks Methods for Estimating Volume

The article explains several ways to estimate hay volume by measuring length width and the rope distance across the stack to compute cubic feet. It notes to divide by a third or a quarter to reach approximate tonnage and describes adjustments if the stack slopes.

Lemon Aids For Cleaning And Cooking

A how to style note touts lemon juice uses from cleaning dingy items to boosting flavor. It suggests dissolving lemon with soap for dirty towns water and whitening pastes for white koya, plus lemon in whipping cream and in meat cooking for tenderness.

Plano

Church Services and Sermon Subjects Schedule

Daylight Saving Time services announced with ministerial topics. Services at 11 00 p m and 12 00 noon with the minister delivering The Suprem acies of Life and Love's Passion. Sabbath School at 10 45, Bible class at 12 00 noon, public worship at 12 00 noon, and 1 00 p m sermon What Are You Worth. All welcome July 12, 1931.

Daylight Saving Tims Bunday School Keverybody Hector McLean

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