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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 09, 1936

Page

4

Acton Visitors Share Holiday at Local Homes

Acton residents Audrey McKinnon and others spent last week visiting relatives including Mrs. Ed Perryman. Toronto guests such as Tek of Toronto and Mr. Wao Hitchcock joined local families for holiday gatherings in the district.

Audrey’ McKinnon Acton Ed. Perryman Tek Toronto Wao Hitchcock Jean and Netta Donald Evans Zaiss Cook Ceylon J. W. Cushins Chishalm Soper Mrs. Wiley and Family Wm. Wiley

Campbeltown Readers and Visitors Gather for Weekend

Campbellville visitors Mr. and Mrs. J Agnew of Waterdown called on Mr. J McPhail. Mr. and Mrs. G E Hamilton and Yamily holidayed at Brighton Beach. St Davids Church closed for its hundredth anniversary service at Nossagawega with local attendees.

J. Agnew Waterdown J. McPhail G.E. Hamilton Brighton Beach St Davids Church Nossagawega

Rockwood News Notes Delicate Losses And Local Events

Sympathy extends to Mr. Fred Thatcher and family on the death of Mrs. Thatcher with funeral at her home conducted by Rev. John Little in Rockwood Cemetery. Also mourns Mr. Norman MecYrod of Acton and Mr. Pred Yimson Jr recovering from surgery in Guelph. Women’s United Church garden party raised funds despite cool weather. Calls for visitors, reunions, and trips dominate the society column with several local families and guests noted.

Fred Thatcher Thatcher Life Home John Little W. J. Taylor Messrs Chas, Thatcher Wm. Peart John Thomson Stewart Thos, Mitchell Jas. Hepburn Hugh Eveleigh Guelph Rockwood Cemetery Robt Moore Norman MecYrod Acton Pred Yimson, Jr Women's Association The United Church J. A. Laird Royal Bank G. Eagleton Baifst Jean Gariiner Toronto Wiss Jean Torrance Simcoe Nev N. Anderson and Family Subtan West Geo Foster Clark-Mcearthuy Gamplet Wexyroiiy Oakvilley Mies Wilna Grierson Freayttad— ae _ quay Mra Boland Milua Darlas Noyce Toronto Air D. Patterson Mira M. Munro Hamilton Lovena Nichusrdion Kitchener George ‘Torrance Yenora Manitoulin Island Henry Hosking Kirkland Lake Rockwood

Oakville Notices Highlight Local Legal and Social Events

In Oakville, David A. Jacobs was found not guilty due to insufficient evidence on liquor sale charges. B. C. Hollinger of Toronto faced a fraud case with judgment reserved for a week. A Knox Presbyterian Church wedding in Oakville united Agnes May Willey and Lawrence Herbert Arthur with ceremony by Rev. O K Nicoll.

David A. Jacobs McIlveen Angela Bruce No.de Oakville Pine View School Sixth Line Traffigar Eleanor Glossco Phoebe R. McAskill Weatwood School Winston Georgian Hay B. C. Hollinger Toronto Associated World Cruise Limited W. FE. Mellveen Priday Knox Presbyterian Church Agnes May John Willey Lawrence Herbert Arthur

Limehouse Womens Institute Holds Meeting and Local News

The Limehouse Womens Institute met at Ma. Ged Wh Thureday with Smethurst in charge. Delegates reported on the District Annual at Ehds bride and lectures by Country Women of the World. A committee planned tennis court improvements for the season as Mrs. Newton shared a garden motto. Several local visits and social notes follow, with congratulations to Norma Stephenson for a singing exam and various visits to friends and relatives in nearby towns.

Limehouse Womens Institute Thureday Ars Smethurst Amnual Ehds MacDonald Wall Jos Meg Gowan Wm. Gowdy Newton A. Norton C. Sutherland McGraw Calgvale R. W. Johnson Liskeard Red Fr. Shelbourne Toronto Art Lane Deatrice Lane Ted Morrow Misa Mar'jory Smith BR. Lane Afias Gladya Packer Min Win Gibbs Cone of Mer Gretz Milas Grace Clifford Mummery States Overend Georgetown Presbyterian Church D. A. Davidson Mika Norina Stephenson Shirley Wright Wm. Wright Ballinafad Ken Stephenson Ryerson Beach Lake, Erie Norma Stephenson Toronto Conservatory Guelph Mira Wim. Gowdy Tra. G. L Stephenson Hornby Mair Avra Wor Gowdy Mary Margared Kirkpatrick Ab Blewarttown Women's Institute Geo Young

Terra Cotta Notes And Local Gleanings

Terra Cotta residents host visitors from Acton and Toronto. George Dickson suffered a toe fracture in a quarry accident at A Corners. Haying continues. Toronto guests stay with Terra Cotta friends. Mrs Gray and family relocate to Main Street summer home. Rumor of land sale to build a summer residence. Nurse Mary Lyons Home on holiday. Mackie family from Toronto visits Terra Cotta.

R. J. Stringer Terra Cotta O. McKeown Acton George Dickson A. Corner Haying Mrs. Downer Toronto Mrs. Gray Main Street Fred Lyons Mary Lyons Guelph Gener Hospital J. Mackie Wm. Mackle Jas. Mackie

Hillsburg Mimosa Institute Visits Coningsby for Social Hour

Last Thursday afternoon the Mimosa Women's Institute motorists to Coningsby where the Coningsby Branch hosted a program and business session at Mia OC Watson’s home. A light lunch followed and members enjoyed a social hour. Miss Mar Booth from Caledon visited relatives on Detroit street and remained for the summer holidays. The new house for Mr W Bessey neared completion with plastering underway as weather delays affect hay and field crops.

Mimosa Women's Institute Coningsby Mia Watson Lndies Coningsby Institute Miss Mar Booth Caledon Mré Cheyne Detroit Street

Eden Mills Picnic At Swastika Beach By Sunday School Group

Eden Mills joint picnic of the Sunday School and Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church was held Friday afternoon at Swastika Beach. Children enjoyed games boat riding and swimming with races led by Mr S Johnson and a lunch followed by a peanut scramble. The report also notes visitors and church activities including transfers and parsonage board meetings.

Presbyterian Church Swastika Beach S. Johnson Massie Gordon Jean Early Jack Gilbertson Donnie McLean Joan Miller Evelyn Wilson Bille Lowrie Hillia Early Lela Borden Wilma Moore Russell Lowrie Alvin ‘Taylor Joan Robertson Beth Barden Henry Barden Jamca Wilson Wilda Gilbertson Mr. Win Gilbertson Helen McPhails Toronto Cne R. W. Somerville Somerville the -United Church Melrone Wilcon Mms Joseph Abbott W. J. Lowrie Mia Annia Land Mia Joan Miler A. Mitchell Alvin Taylor Stratford J. D. Lowrie Florence McAlpine O.A. c Guelph W. Bridle Hamilton Burlington John Marshagil Eden Mall United Church Ebenever, Arkell Eden Mills Hey Clark Myra United Church

Anniversary services at local Presbyterian Church

Dense local report notes anniversary services with Rev. Wm. McIntosh of Dundall, choir of twenty, organist Mrs BE Sunter, soloists Miss Cooke Foreman and Mrs Dickleson. Garden party and Chapman Concert Co., hospital updates on Frank Brydon and Gloyd Allan. many weddings and visits listed. Women's Institute activities detailed with reports, speeches, and demonstrations.

Wm. McIntosh Dundall BE. N. Sunter M. ¥. Cooke A.W. Foreman D. Dickleson D. McLean O. Locker

Garden Club meeting details and tea luncheon report

Mrs. D. G. Robertson opened with an address followed by a talk. Mrs. A. Tansley reported on the Garden Party Committee. A dainty lunch concluded the afternoon hosted by the hostess and assistants.

D. G. Robertson A. Tansley

United Church garden party delights crowd at Graff home

A bright summer night and large audience attended the United Church garden party at Mr. John Graff’s home. Rev. G. Y. Stephenson led a varied program featuring Nick Antonelli with piano accordion and guitar, Glora Wilson of Guelph, Alex Wright, and the Acton Concert Orchestra under C. W. Malson.

United Church John Graff G. Y. Stephenson Nick ‘Antonelli Glora Wilson Guelph Alex, Wright Stephenson Limehouse Girls Trainehouse Stephenson ‘Twine M. Voruduett Yarry Shortill Ballinufud Chug Landsborough Acton Edward Isaac Toronto Acton Concert Orchestra C. W. Malson

Community Sympathy and School Fair Highlights

Sympathy goes to the relatives of Mrs. June Michie and friends. W T Near recovers after a month. Old Hoyas Retention at S7 No. 4 School on July 1 was a great success. S No.0 School fete on June 26 drew a large crowd with races won by Donald VanGooren Emily Nightingale Audry Watson Geo Nightingale Alma Watson Archie MacPherson Leonard Nightingale and others. Rev Mr Clark preached his first sermon at Ebenzer United Church to a large crowd.

June Michie W. T. Near Concession Naanangweya Neas Audry Watson Geo Nightingale Alma Watson Archie MacPherson Leonard Nightmgate Ross Gordon Arthur Nightingale Elsie Wilson Mac McLaughlin Jack Alex Clark Ebenezer United Church

Be Not Forgetful to Entertain Strangers

A brief citation from Hebrews urges hospitality and kindness to strangers, noting that some have entertained angels unaware, underscoring a moral reminder to practice generosity and welcome.

Milton Residents Attend Shelburne Old Boys Reunion

Milton and Chicago visitors joined Shelburne attendees for the Old Boys and Girls Reunion with Mrs. Oliver and others from Milton. A separate Cowan Brown family reunion drew about 80 people from Toronto Hamilton Dundas Mount Forest Cheltenham Orangeville Cool town Hagersville Milton. John M Mackenzie prominent Milton druggist and former mayor died in Hamilton at 56 after a long illness. He served as Clerk of the Surrogates and County Court for Halton County and was a longtime Conservative. Surviving are son John and daughters Marjorie and Mariel. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery with Masonic rites.

Kenneth Mcttensie Chicago William Sheppard Milas Annig Sheppard Shelburne Cowan-Brown Wm. Cowan Robert Street Toronto Hamilton Dundas Mount Forest Cheltenham Orangeville Cooltown Hagersville Milton John M. Mackenzie Mackenzie Wydrow Commission St. Clair Lodge Ap, & AM Knox Presbyterian Church Halton Marjorie Mariel Evergreen Cemetery Champion

For Sale and Pasture to Let in Kenmore NY

Public notice announces items for sale and pasture space to let. Contact Co. & Gamble at 153 Tremaine Avenue Kenmore New York for details.

Co. & Gamble Tremaine Avenue Kenmore,n.y

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