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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1934

Page

4

Local Notes On Travel Careers And A Garden Party

Erin and Miss Abbott with relatives in Western Canada plan visits to Olds Alberta and other cities. Annie Cook secures teaching posts near Sault Ste. Marie and north of Belleville. G D Johnston takes over a Dundalk barber shop. Mr Harper of Toronto suffered a paralytic stroke June 26 and remains confined. Ronald Leitch and family visit Kalamazoo with Dr A D Leitch. Burns Presbyterian Church hosts a large garden party at the Agricultural Grounds last Wednesday evening.

J.M. Abbott Jean Abbott Western Canada Olds Alberta P. W. Palmer Toronto Montréal C. S. Zee Hamilton A. Rowden Oskiawa E. Conboy Annie M. Cook Sault Ste. Marie Priscilla’ Cook Belleville G. D. Johnston Dundalk Lyons J. ‘Harper Harper Ronald Leitch Rolly Leitch A. D. Leitch Leitch Kalamazoo Mich Burns’ Presbyterian Church Advocate

Neighborhood News Intereting Items Involving Other Centres

Brief items from nearby communities capture local happenings of interest to readers. Reports highlight social events, small council notes, and everyday happenings across neighboring centers.

Social Notes From Ballinafad and Nearby

Mrs E J Wright of Toronto visits cousin Mrs A Soper at Ballinafad. Mr A R McEnery injures a leg ligaments playing ball at Limehouse July 1. David Forster of Niagara Falls visits Mr A Soper at Omagh. Marguerite Elwood Kentner visiting at the former's home. Gavin Cree conducts barn raising on Monday.

E. J. Wright Toronto A. Soper A. R. McEnery Limehouse David Forster Niagara Falls Ontario Kentner Marguerite Elwood Omagh Gavin Cree

Community notes from Stewart Town and surrounding area

Mr and Mrs Ralph Mills and daughter visited Mrs Tracy on Sunday. Harold Wilson of Toronto visits with Douglas Lawson for a few days with Miss Annie Graham. The Fyfe and Drum Band practices for the 12th. St Johns W A held a baking sale in the Council Chamber on Friday July 6. A strawberry social at the Bowmans with Limehouse Triple L Orchestra. Douglas Lawson is improving slowly after pneumonia.

Ralph Mills Tracy Pred Hamlyn Grace Toronto Harold Wilson Douglas Lawson Annie Graham Wilson Tottenham Alfred Thompson St. John's W.A Council Chamber W. Bowman Lown Bowman Limehouse Triple L Orchestra

Somerville Inducted at Ebenezery United Church Nassagaweya

The induction of Rev. Mr. Somerville, minister of Eden Mills, was held last Thursday evening at Ebenezery United Church with Rev. M. Robinson of Barrie Hill and Rev. Clydesdale of Guelph presiding. A luncheon and social followed. The note lists several local visitors and a death in Rockwood.

Somerville Eden Mills Ebenezery7 United Church M. Robinson Barrie Hill Clydesdale Norfolk Street United Church Guelph Harry Coulson Martin Early Milton Mills Shirley Adams Toronto Knatchbu Nellie Kingsbury Dundas Irene Darby Knatchbull Rockwood Pranklin Ramshaw Cameron Ramshaw J. H. Nightingale Port Credit

Local notices and travels outline small town scenes

Eden Mills N S Marshall and N Pickett visited Burk's Falls to assess winter damage on maple and fruit trees. Rev Gandler and Mrs left for Glen Morris, Somervilles moved in, N S 5 Nassagaweya plans a Diamond Jubilee schoolhouse event. Toronto visitors Lee stay at summer home. Mrs Argo returns home after illness. Strachan Croft and Campbell visit. Dr Croft in Kitchener. Robi Croft travels to Manitoulin Island for work. Funeral of Mrs F Ramshaw attended. interment at Rockwood Cemetery. Gilbertron Bros reopen stone crusher for road work. note on A McAlpine graveyard project.

N. S. Marshall Charles Lee Toronto Wm. Argo Strachan Croft Campbell Goderich F. Croft Kitchener Wm. Croft Robi Croft Manitoulin Island F. Ramshaw Rockwood Cemetery Gilbertron Bros A. McAlpine Max “Attine

Harvest News From Limehouse Area Social Roundup

Limehouse reports harvest underway and weather mixed with welcome rain. Local residents visit relatives in Cobourg Thorold Toronto and Michigan while families attend church picnics and a garden party. The Ballinafad United Church event draws a large crowd and the Women’s Institute features Dr. J. G. Sutherland on eye care.

Rockwood Notices Honor Mrs Ramshaw Then List Local Happenings

Mrs Franklin Ramshaw died after a long illness and her funeral at the United Church drew a full crowd led by Rev W J Taylor with Rev Somerville assisting. The report also notes a Presbyterian Sunday School picnic at Exhibition Park, Y Camp and girls camp activities, relief work by Rev John Little, travels of local families, and recent visits from several relatives and friends.

Franklin Ramshaw United Church W. J. Taylor Mr. Somerville Eden Mills Mr. Taylor Rockwood Cemetery Presbyterian Exhibition Park Guelph Rotary Club M. Hume John “Little Mount Forest W. J

Choir Leads Music At St David's Church

A.male choir led the music at St David's Church on Sunday with an eloquent address by a representative of the Toronto O T A. Toronto visitors included Mr and Mrs W Graham. Detroit visits noted for Jack Wheelmhan. Several locals visited relatives and relatives hosted guests from Milton Hamilton and London Ontario.

St. David’s Church Toronto W. Graham R. Co Jack Wheelmhan Detroit Anne Martin Wallace Martin Estelle Bell David Mahon Western University London F. , McPhail Ronald Bobbie Hamilton Edith Dewar Milton Esther Wheeliban

Local Social Roundup From Grimsby and Surroundings

Opringe and nearby towns host a busy weekend with visits from Grimsby and St. Catharines relatives. Grace Burrows returns home. Miss Jean Kirkwood sprains an ankle while visiting Beatrice Van Normat. other residents including the Grundys Akitt and Aitken families share time with kin.

R. D. Burrows Root Grimsby St. Catharines Grace Burrows S. McLean Chisholm Erin George Peiren Rockwood John ‘Aitken Leslie Grundy Detroit Wilbert Kant Stratford George Grundy Cooke Guelph Albert Rete James Duncan London Maas Lloyd Allan Acton iMr John Akitt

Everton Institute Hosts Health Themed July Meeting

The Everton Institute held a July gathering at Mrs. G G Robertson's home with the president presiding. Members from the Royal Institute attended and a varied program featured poems by Mrs. Fletcher, readings, solos, a skit Doctor Pusspuss, and a discussion on modern grandmothers. A garden party for the Everton Cemetery is planned for late July at R C Thomson's grave with the Happy Cousins from Elmira. Refreshments and social time followed. August meeting planned at Mrs. Thompson Stewart's home.

Everton ‘Institute G. G. Robertsson W. H. Hartop Garden Party Everton Cemetery R. CO. Thomson Happy Cousins Elmira Bert Robertson Everton Myr Tolton Toronto Royal Institute J. G. Fletcher Thompson Stewart

Milton Letters and Local Notes from Milton District

Mrs George Mann of Hamilton visited Mrs John T Hannant over the week end. Miss Doris Bews and Miss Isabel Bevis of New Westminster B C visit Mrs S R Bews. Dominion Day programs in Milton aid the Halton Agricultural Society. Mrs Sandy Paterson and daughter Joyce of Toronto visited Mrs Chas Bowring over the week end. Edwin Harrop and his sons Cedric David and Sam holiday at Angenwood Beach. Milton Brass and Reed Band members bought new trousers for uniforms. Mayor Syer and Town Clerk Hemstreet attended a Dominion Day luncheon in Toronto. Miss Kathleen Dick daughter of the Crown Attorney and Mrs W S Dick joins Burlington High School staff at 1300 salary, replacing Miss MacKay. In Magistrate Elliott's court Cyril Middlebrook Esquesing Township guilty on three charges and sentenced to ten months. four months for liquor sale, three months for liquor permit in another name, three months for liquor in a place not residence. Middlebrook sent to Mimico then likely Burwash.

Wm. T. Burns Rockwood Wm. Burns Wauregan Doris Hope Quebec England Marrttoulin Husy Guelph Street Guelph Cornwell Company Brantford Doris Bews Isabel Bevis New Westminster B. C S. R. Bews Milton Halton Agricultural Society Sandy Paterson Joyce Toronto Chas Bowring Edwin Harrop Cedric David Sam Anenwood Beach Milton Brass and Reed Band Syer A. Hemstreet Stewart Ontario King Edward Hotel Kathleen Dick Crown Attorey W. S. Dick Burlington MacKay Oakville High School Elliott Cyril Middlebrook Esquesing Middlebrook Mimico Burwash Champton

Obedient Tommy Seeks A Clean Plate At Neighborhood Dinner

A young boy named Tommy quietly stays patient before a neighbor’s party. Amid the crowd and meals starting, he asks in a plaintive tone if anyone wants a clean plate.

Tommy

Oakville News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Personal Notices

The Charms of the Rose and Pearl operetta directed by Miss Elizabeth Askin and Mrs. C Delaney played at Gregory Theatre Friday night. Alberta Mae Jones, daughter of Rev C P and Mrs Jones, is bedbound under doctor care. Mayor George B Jacobs and H Byers attended a Centennial luncheon for civic leaders in Toronto. A Ringwood Burley reunion occurred at C S Street with visitors from Brantford and Toronto. Oakville Citizens' Band placed third at a Waterloo Band Festival with 90 points, up from last year. A bus driver quips about skipping meals at the wheel.

Elizabeth Askin C. Delaney Gregory ‘Theatre Alberta Mae Jones C. P Toronto Ringwood Burley England Mya C. 8 Harry Bolton Brantford George Ee

Georgetown Notes and Trials From Local Conservatories

Georgetown Master Bille Armstrong passed his Elementary Violin Exam with honors at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Mr Alfred Baird of Palmerston was seriously injured by an auto, taken to Guelph Hospital in stable condition. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W F Bradley and others at the funeral of Lt Col T P Bradley in Garnia and the Allan MacKay wedding at Victoria Chapel Toronto. Mid-summer exams at Toronto Conservatory saw Miss Margaret Dickie pupils score results with Jane Rumley Kate Rumley Helen Williams Esther Bri attaining honors or first class honors.

Alfred Baird Palmerston Guelph Hospital W.F. Bradley A. I. D. Lawson Elmer O.” Thompson Georgetown McDonald Oshawa D. O. Jackson Toronto T. P. Bradley Garnia O. T. MacKay Margaret MacKay P. B. J\Coffen Margaret Kennedy W. ‘R. Douglas J. M. Moore Allan-MacKay Victoria Chapel Toronto Conservatory of Music Margaret Dickie Jane Rumley Kate Rumley Helen Williams Esther ‘Bri Herald

Daylight Saving Time Theme In Minister's Message

Religious services advertise the day including a sermon titled The Day of God When and noon Sunday School Bible Class. The program notes daylight saving time and the minister's message.

Sabbath School and Summer's Sky Adventure Class Schedule

A church notice lists events for Sunday July 15 1934: Sabbath School at 10 00 a m The Summers Sky program at 11 00 a m and Adventure at 1 00 p m The message ends with Always Welcome.

Evening Service Withdrawn and Prayer Meeting Schedule

Daylight Saving Time notice outlines Sunday School at 10 30 a m and Thy Will Be Done service at 11 30 a m. Fifth in a series on the Lord's Prayer. Evening Service withdrawn. Prayer Meeting scheduled Wednesday at 8 00 p m. D S

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