Rogers Price Nuptials at United Church Parsonage Acton
Blanche Vivien Rogers of Forest wed Francis Morley Price of Port Rowan at the United Church Parsonage Acton on Thursday July 2 1931, with Rev L Poole officiating.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
8
Blanche Vivien Rogers of Forest wed Francis Morley Price of Port Rowan at the United Church Parsonage Acton on Thursday July 2 1931, with Rev L Poole officiating.
Education is a process by which a man finds himself. The text mixes scattered local items noting community events. It references a County League baseball push, Orange celebrations, garden events, and a forthcoming tennis court opening, all framed in a dated, diary like tone. The fragmentary items portray daily life and local happenings without a single cohesive story.
An obituary tribute recalls H. P. Moore as a gentle Christian journalist of long service. The writer, a longtime editor, reflects on Moore’s devotion to public causes, his sermons and editorials, and his lasting influence as a trusted figure in journalism and faith.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion about the first cotton gin and its origins on a family plantation. The text suggests questions about whether a cotton gin is being made there. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
Albert Prenchy Belanger once Nyweight champion was jailed seven days after pleading guilty to driving intoxicated before Magistrate Bull. He had earlier paid a $100 fine and costs for liquor in a legal place and remanded for a week after pleading not guilty to that charge. He remained in custody until Tuesday to plead guilty.
The morning is devoted to visiting lodge registrations and a 1 20 PM parade forming at the High School Ground. The grand parade routes through principal streets to the Agricultural Park where Mayor John M Mackenzie will give the welcome. Prizes listed for lodge displays and race events include Best Appearing West Orange and Orange Lodges, Nearest Lady and Oldest Orangeman, plus children's races and baseball. Refreshments and a town dance close the day amid final event decisions.
A fragmentary note ponders age requirements for a layman associated with a church parsonage. The text is terse and lackingly clear, offering no named persons or places to anchor a concrete fact or event.
The County Council approved a uniform grant of 75 dollars to all parishes, after heated debate over Milton's share. Roads Committee recommendations passed, with emphasis on second line Esquesing to reduce dangerous road rises. Debentures, Juvenile Court Judge appointment, and office resignations discussed. council adjourned.
The annual Dobbie reunion drew about 160 members from Hamilton Toronto Dundalk Georgetown Rochester N Y Limehouse Brampton and Muskegon Mich to Edgewood Park Eden Mills on a lively Saturday program of Becoteh songs dances and contests. Notable speakers included presidents and long-time members. awards were given for tables boot race and other events. officers for the next year were elected including Mrs T Marshall president and Wyatt Dabble vice president.
A fragmentary human interest note from Imes of Guba hints at a household tale of swapped animals. The dialogue mixes concern about a dining matter and a father with mother swapping livestock.
Notice states copies of the assessment roll were transmitted to eligible voters under the Ontario Velera List Act. It notes the list posted in Nansegawoya on June 20 and remains for correction. Voters urged to act to fix fines or omissions and ensure eligibility for upcoming legislative and municipal elections.
Knox Church Sunday School enjoyed a sunny picnic at Edgewood Park with races, games, and a four-entry baseball tournament won by the Outlaws. Results listed include multiple age group races and a beauty contest, with a picnic supper served by the judges. An accident involving Doris Mann and Cordon Alkens marred the day.
Local Guide News reports last week’s enrolment and a meeting where Mary Denis and Barbara Taylor held patrol second ranks. Indias and judges arrived late, awards were given to Vern Rawlings for a Guide knife, Heth Tarriston Bluebird pennant winner, and Mary Denis Orchid. Weekly meeting planned for today at the Noy scout Camp.
A garbled dialogue shows Mr Klein greeting Mr Cohen in a German flavored line. The text then references a worried tone and mentions a brother and mispronounced names. The passage ends with fragmented dialogue between Mr Cohen and Mr Cohan.
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