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16 Jul 1931

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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News Interesting Items From Nearby Centres

Community notes highlight happenings in nearby centres with reader interest. Short items cover local events, small meetings, and routine notices across several districts.

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Dublin Women’s Institute Meeting at Mrs Robertson Home

The Dublin Branch of the Women’s Institute met at Mrs J P Robertson’s home. A Blorey preached, Annie Black played mouth organ, Jessie Young accompanied, George Somerville read, and an old song contest followed with Somerville winning a prize. A social hour and national anthem closed the gathering.

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Dublin Women's Institute J. P. Robertson Mont A. Blorey Holloall Annie Black Mbu Jessie Young Miss Young George Somerville Somerville Yavich
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Congregation Attends Service at Sixth Chapel of Daniel

A church service drew a good-sized crowd on Sunday as the sixth chapel of Daniel was cited. Mr. Rickley from Vor anto preached the organ selections, with next Sunday led by Mr. McDonald of Acton and July 26 by Rev. Victor McLean from China. Local families from Wuddock and Wanning, Michigan, visited Mr. T. J. O’Neill’s home, as did Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parling and their children from Toronto.

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Greelad Teov le Mennis Hunday Ld Karemon Daniel Jerusalen Dantal Uickley Voranto McDonald Acton Vioctor McLean China Mira Wuddock Wanning Mich Bonn T. J. O'Nell Fred Parling Toronto
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Limehouse Notes on Local Happenings and Tragic Death

Limehouse community columns report baseball injuries to Mr Perey Hurst and others, roadwork by Township Superintendent, Mrs Sutherland’s funeral led by Rev Howard, and tributes from church ministers. The Chautauqua programs, ladies’ aids, and local mood are noted amid condolences.

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Local Social Notes From Vicinity Gatherings

Mr and Mrs McEwen and Mr Ryder attend gatherings with T Mitchell and others. Reyndorm goes to Normandale camp with nephew James Reynders from Michigan. Grace Dampier receives congratulations for fine gaming. Emme Towell from Toronto holidays with Mr and Mrs John Alton. G G Robertham and Mira Geo Young attend District Convention of Women's Institutes of South Wellington at No 44 School SumIPiel. Ivan Awrey visits relatives in Guelph for holidays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Usherwood.

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McEwen Ryder T. Mitchell Mira T. D. McOutahe Vicw W. F. Reyndorm Normandale James Reynders Michigan Port Burwell Grace Dampier Women's Institutes of South
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Community Notes on Visits and Vacations in Local Homes

Local social column lists visitors and vacations from Wingham to Toronto and London. Names include Mrs D G Robertson, Miss Hazel Webb teaching at Soulbury, Mr and Mrs W McKenzie, Miss Phyllis, Mr Stewart McDonald of Rochester, N Y, and many others visiting family homes in Woodstock, Guelph, Acton, Brantford, and Everton during holidays and weekends.

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Hameo Nuraing Coure Women's Institute Mra Mins Kirkwood N. McKinnon Lila Wiisburg A. Mirkwomi Jean Guelph EB. McCutcheon Acton Mra. Cowah Culejon J. Douglas Rockwood Standiih Masters Magh Gordon Roberton London Murray McLewin Whaley and Baby Kitchener Mra. M. Cooke Miss McLellan Toronto Florence Cook Maxster Douglas W. J. Jackson Stoy Dingman and Baby Brantford Yaldie DB. G. Robertson G. G. Roberton Lloyd Georgie Young Everton
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Eden Mills Mission Society Meets at Mrs Argos Home

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Argos home with good attendance. Mrs Leala presided and Mrs Gandler reported on the Wer Presbyterial. Mrs Wright received a pin in farewell for her loyal service and thanks were offered for support of the society.

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Women's Missionary Society of the United Church Mra. Argos Mra. Leala Gandler W. M Wer Mra. Walker Wich Wright Barden Ebenezer Lrry Bayne Wibbing, Mich Jas. Muurten Cartherteon Yros Nansquaweyn Mra. Jr Moore Guelph Mra Geo McAlpine Central Hospital Milas Toronto Rev Gandier Manav Bork Wright Hamilton HL Wright J. Wright I Rin Ht. Paul Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Mia McLean Ewath
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Milton Community Notes From Ontario Letters and Local News

Milton highlights include residents holidaying at The Moorings Hillsboro Beach and Lake Turon. Misses Laidlaw and Fillot return from abroad. Betty Bastedo leaves for Geneva to study. local youths fined for a minor offence. Mrs. Edwards and family holidaying at Muskoka. JoAn Gregory set to sail to France. Dardoo wins events at Georgetown picnic. funeral of Lady Judge Moory held in Acton. Milton voters list shows 2954 eligible to vote in municipal and provincial elections.

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T. Harris Bank of Commerce Hageraville Hillsboro Deach Lake Turon Harry “Coulson Geo. Latimer Buffalo Mollveen Millon Nassigeweva Aquor Cookman Chargea Champion Tiert Walters Detroit Mondamos John Jones Jos, Gooch Milton Joan Gregory Oakville Ascania France Ors Edwards Drompioi Minden Muskoka Dardoo Georgetown Judge Moory Acton Clarence Austin Yuck Imly R.M. Clementi Alma Lodies Thomas Tokio Japan Vancouver Job Legislative Assembly Porsons
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Rockwood Community Notes Report Socials Scouts and Visits

The Rockwood Women's Institute held an afternoon meeting at Mrs A M M McPhornan's home. Rockwood Noy Scouts left for Alton camps. Numerous visitors and travel between Rockwood Walkerton and surrounding towns are noted. A ball game at Exhibition Park ended 13 to 1 in favor of Guelph Dark Clouds.

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Rockwood Women's Institute A. MM. McPhornan Utoka Institute St. John's Church Aome Rockwood Noy Scouts Alton George Moon Acton Bille Christle Guelph Yamen Dunk Angus Carter Dorothy Port Dover G. TR. Martin D. Carter Mra. Martin W. W McCracken Mr. Way Walkerton Rockwood Nell McLean Seventh Line Cyril Anderson Pacific Coast Vislt Tloy W. WY Tually Mia Jenny Torrance Johnatan Vewnt Bhincos Mra Emirat Wartmayd Lloyd Toronto Ted Weatherton Bt. George Mijor and Family Mverton Lorne Dicly Hamilton Myra Douglaw Mary McDougall Wverton Munaparon Mer Thos Harrison Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Wadwilliston Third Line eAumoun Thuring Mutrie Orton Mutrie Orand Valley Ialt John Suntor Wohard Harry Wefternoon Wilton County Norval Ady Park Hultonville Brampton
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Local Visitors and Hospital News From Coningsby and Area

Ballinafad Miss Beasle Cole visited friends at Coningsby. Mr and Mrs Clark of Toronto were guests of Mr and Mrs John McKechnie. Rev and Mrs Aitken visited Palermo friends. Victor Swindiehurst underwent appendicitis surgery at Guelph General Hospital and is recovering well. Mrs James Langutrost remains at Guelph General Hospital for difficult treatment. Bert McMennamy returned home from hospital, improving. Archie McKnery broke a collar bone and sustained a leg bruise from a fall after a rack after wave. Mint Heasty Wingle attended summer art course in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Wort Wogers visited their niece Miss Nelilo English at Wangan Beach. she was seriously injured and admitted to Collingwood Hospital. Thelma Crippa of Acton vacationing with Henry Hila. Mrs Pickering and two children of Hamilton visited Mrs Wake Vannater and Miss Durrall of Toronto spent the weekend with the Ghorti family.

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Beasle Cole Coningsby Mra Clark Toronto John McKechnie Aitken Bert McMennamy Archie MecKnery Mint Heasty Wingle Uamilton Wort Wogers Wangan Beach Misa Nelilo English Sheta Collingwood Hospital Price Mins Thelma Crippa Acton Henry Hila Mra. Pickering Yiamilton Wake Vannateler Mia Durrall Hehare Ghorti
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Oakville Notes Include Visits and Local Happenings

Oakville residents share visits with relatives and friends from Windsor Toronto and Tobermory. Local officials and editors discuss a rescue at the lake front and upcoming harvests with fruit crops noted as cherries and raspberries.

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Rulington Mrs Wilson and daughter visit. locals report several events

Mrs Harold Wilson and daughter Jean left for a two week visit to New Jersey. W Ron Shaver and Rod Berkin fished near Wilberforce and reported four good catches. Minn Donkin passed art exams at the Normal School. Mr and Mrs Chan McGrath returned from Providence. Indy bowlers placed third in Georgetown. A large gathering in Toronto heard a guest speaker. Public health nurse Miss Jarvin resigns to move to Oakville for a higher salary. Lions Club hosted a luncheon with profit projected at about 14. Principal James MacLeate to motor through Western and the U S. The Acorn Voice marks fifty seven years.

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Harold Wilson Jean New Jersey W. Ron Shaver Rod Berkin Wilberforce Min Leng Dingle Wallace White Ohnumbornburg Penn U. S A. Minn Edith Donkin Hay Waniitar Chan McGrath Providence Motor Mra. Virtue Mra. J. Yue Mra. Coxon G. W. Johnston Georgetown Whuraday Whit Sheda Paia Turlington Lions Club Brant Yin Jas. Maol. Watew Genry Thameigh Nm O Western Gannihe United States Acron Poean Val Titon Walton Presbytery The United Church I. BP Moore Ab Anton Moore County— Gazette
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Community Notes From Campbellville Area Farm and Social

Local letters report Campbelleville residents visiting relatives in Guelph and Toronto. Mrs Chinrile Nurrlah recovering well after surgery at Guelph Hospital. Ladies from St David’s Church meet for a garden party with large turnout. Campbellville softball team defeats Mountain Union on the athletic ground. Several residents attend gatherings and garden parties at neighbors’ homes.

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Sen Hutfulo Chinrile Nurrlah Guelph Hospital Minsca Marjoria Fanny Weir Guelph Mra Florengy Eliot Puslingh Lillian McFnall Walter McNiven Wen, McLaren John Heattly M. Hendle Voronto W. J. Bell Vanalckly WH. Chisholm Tow Carbett David Wubbert Toronto Bogue O. A. Truley Nawayaweyo Campbellville Mountain Union Irhenener Milli Ruth Wollte Hame Duncan Campbell Mort Crawford's Lake Metin Orantora David Mahon Hamilton Ert Porria
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Local Notes and Visitors Toll in Georgetown Obits and Park Event

Local page records visitors from Toronto Bowmanville and England visiting in Detroit Georgetown social notes recall the Moore funeral in Acton with many attendees. A summer park program by the Georgetown Citizens’ Band entertains despite heat with various races and a local procession enhancing community spirit.

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Luck in the Pocket

A dialogue notes superstition with a rabbit’s foot claimed to bring luck. A man asks Jameson about luck and asserts his wife filled his pocket with charms, implying belief in good fortune through small tokens.

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Jameson Jimeon
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Church Services Schedule for July 19 1931

The notice lists daylight saving time church services with the minister preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m and Sunday school at noon. Public worship at 12 00 noon and evening sermon titled The Horry or Another favorite expression. Everyone welcome.

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Habreth School Ae Horry U. m Unday Hector McLean Hector Median
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Neighborhood News Brannockbuen G. Lindsay Crewsone Counfhs Perey Hurst Limerouss Baseball Nine W. Grant Jean “Wellpince Glenwiliams United Church Ladies’ Aid Limehouse Thurday Georgetowm W. O I. YU Bn Busheas Thor Balter Land Jr. G. Sutherland James Lindsay J. G. Sutherland Rutherland Royal Canadian Medical Corps Gordon Ontario Agricultural College Mary “Indaay Tucaddy Howard Kenneth’ Mclean Eveeton Osyringe Eden Mills Hoccckwood Ballinafad John Row New York Alex Ross Churchtreet A. DeBchrijver Royal Vuanke of Canada Stuft Windsor Imperial Service Section Bub Wie Mnie C. Watson A. ‘Thompson Shields Morden W. 8. Savage Ruling Geokagatown Mr. Nulph Suine Peggy) Gaunt England PF. I. Newman North Hidge Ensox Espreas Main Tlona Oh Kenneth WM. Tangdon Mackenzie Harraclough Major Grant Kirk James Moore and Mow Goaliit Wid A. Beative Prof. Watt J. McDormind J. M. Moore Sperta Gall Herald J. Cadesky Optometrist A.T. Brown Dringgis Ui . P.m Winitie Ifo Bideacon Patterson’s Meat Shope Heinz Catsup Castile Jolly Ae J. W. Jones Gandasten Kovmata Willow Street Acton Baptist Church W. J.hamillton Mill Street Knox Churor Bennie Manse Willow Mluluiuia Wuffman Humber Hay B Aban Toronto Lakeside Durham du Ogbowoh Watbon Bluepring Park Lake Avenue D. A. Nenderson Blueco Call Cilas D. Molmes Ont Durham A. J. Tone John R. Sprowls Angus Helfer Puter Moisaac Henry Phillip Moore Ate Polley Sven Harriet Vanella Moore Doward N. Farmer Aoton Ontario E. P.head HT. George's SQ. Guelph Richard H. Blanche Fee
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