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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
4
Family Waiting for Home on Sunday in Little Current
Mrs. Kirk and Master Gordon Kirk join Mr and Mrs John Mokxechni e family waiting for a home in Little Current. May and son have been waiting at Mr Duncan Ferguson’s residence for a month. Mrs Mann of Hamilton visits with relatives as Rev and Mrs Aitken depart Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Gordon Kirk
John MokXéchnie
Ars
May
Duncan Perguson
Lst
Mann
Hamilton
Large
Wm. Harding
Scouts Return to Stewarttown Camps After Annual Visit
Mt Dennis Boy Scout troop arrived Saturday and settled in their camps for the annual village visit. Fifty scouts are under Mr Hert supervision this year. A recent rainstorm caused little damage, and the cool spell was welcomed by villagers. Miss Mary Bludd of Glenwillian and Miss Elizabeth Bonathan visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Dennis
Hert
Mary Bludd
Glenwillians
Elizabeth Bonathan
Everton Church Picnic Delights Attendees on River Activities
The Sunday School of the Church of Christ in Everton held its annual picnic on church grounds on Thursday July 20. A large crowd enjoyed water sports at the river foot races and various stunts. The ladies served a splendid lunch and a softball game closed the day. Also reported are visits from Ottawa and Hillsburg residents and a short stay by Hattie McKensie of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ (Disciples
Everton
L. Matthews
Ottawa
Fred White
Hillsburg
W. J. Jackson
Townline
Biles
Hattie -McKensie
Guelph
George Loree
Women's Missionary Society Meets in Rockwood July Session
The Presbyterian Church group met at homes of Mrs. Swanston and Mrs. Pearen with Vice-President presiding. Jean Swanston read the Bible lesson, prayers led by Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. McNabb, topic by Mrs. Sim. Details include Home Helpers' sale, Clad Tidings gleanings, a violin solo, and plans for September 21 sectional meetings. Entrance exams praised, visitors listed, Boys' Mission Band picnic noted, and a local baseball game Eden Mills over Rockwood 13-10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wm. Swanston
J. E. Pearen
Jean Swanston
Robert Patterson
Douglas McNabb
Peter Sim
George Laverty
Elva Pearen
Gordon Swanston
Jennn Swanston
HL Bennie
Acton
Presbyterian Church
Migses Swanston
O. Gorrell
Marshall Alton
Harvey Laverty
Hamilton Peal
Norma ‘Watton
Jack Ayles
John Edwards
Eldon Lambert
Robert Stumpf
Pass
Agnes Harris
Madeline Kellingtor
Muriel Howell
Paul Ness
Doris Royce
Tororita
Johnston Hewat
Gimcoe
D. Barrie
Mimico
Pred. McKeown
Ruth
Master Rotert
Toronto
Edith Royce
Wm. Burns
A. T. Hope
Connecticut
Thomas
Jack
Ansonia
Conn
Lizzie
Fushi
Exhibition Park
Eden Mills
Eden
Social and family visits in Rockwood and area
Mrs A J Grieve of Lawson Bask visits brother and family with Mar and Mrs T G Aitkens. Miss Ruby Peel of Toronto spends a week with cousin Mrs Grandy. Mr and Mrs E No Bunter and Arnold Dr and Mrs Whaley visit Mrs M Cooke. Margaret Cooke sang at Rockwood United Church. Duncan McTavish paints his gasoline station. Aitkens family plans a Toronto trip. Mrs M Standish visits daughter Mrs Croft. Carleton of Guelph stays with E Carrie. Mr and Mrs Jaux Marsville visit Castleman household. Mr and Mrs D G Robertson visit Norman Robertson in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Grieve
Lawson, Bask
T. G. ‘Aitkens
Ruby Peel
Toronto
E. No Bunter
Arnold
Whaley
Kitchener
M. Cooke
Margaret Cooke
Rockwood United Church
Duncan McTavish
T.G. Aitkens
E. Carrie
2Aux
Marsville
Castleman
D. G. Robertson
Norman
Rovertson
Acton
Village Visitors and Summer Socials Highlight Limehouse News
A Limehouse village column lists visiting guests from Toronto Toledo Detroit and Schomberg among others. Local residents enjoy gatherings at multiple homes with gifts showers and a new paint update. A weekend church services feature a large choir and planned song service for next week.
Social Figures from Guelph to California Attend Moffat Event
A party of guests including Mr. and Mrs. Geo Cusick and others from Guelph Georgetown Port Arthur California Toronto and nearby areas visited Moffat on Sunday to spend time with Mrs. Wm Cusilok and Mr. Wm Reid. The gathering included several couples and single attendees sharing hospitality at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Geo. Cusick
Ceo. Philpot
McCrea
Guelph
Dar
Ed’ McWhirter
Marion Foregraves
Georgetown
Bil’ Reynolds
Port Arthur
Roeny and Bil
California
W.3.greham
Thomas AfoWhirter
W. H. Reid
W. J. Reid
Harold and Mervin
Toronto
Gundey
Wm. Cusilok
Moffat
Tragic Wasaga Beach Accident Reported Near Hillsburg
Wasaga Beach saw a fatal raft incident last Sunday as Reginald Whaley son of Mr and Mrs John Whaley fell from a steering raft and drowned. Joe Van Wyck and Elmer Reid of Hillsburg recovered the body near Laurel Ontario. Funeral held Tuesday at the home of the Whaleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hespeler
Robertam
Elmer- Sutton
Henry Wheeler
Bert Thompson
J. C. Campbell
Harold Morrison
Wasaga Beach
Reginald Whaley
John ‘Whaley
Bas
Reginald
Joe van Wyck
Elmer Reid
Hillsburg
Laurel
Ontario
Jennie Barr
Cheyne
Messrs
Yueret Bessey
Andrew Barr
William Grant
King City
David McKee
Bannockburn Social Roundup and Institute Meeting
Miss Kathleen Beckett and Master John Beckett of Puslinch visit Mr. R. N. Brown this week. Miss Margaret Forbes of Ottawa returns home after visiting Miss Edna Russell. Inspector and Mrs. Hammond and Beth of Toronto have come home from visiting Mr. W. J. McDonald. The Bannockburn Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Miss L. Miller’s home with a roll call and programme including instrumentals by Miss L. Miller and Mrs. A. Kerr. The group toured Georgetown to see Professor Hutt’s flowers after lunch. Professor Richardson of Chicago, who taught at Bannockburn School over 30 years ago, visited Mr. A. G. Clarridge. Master Burt and Miss Erma Watson vacation at Niagara Falls. Miss Rena McEnery visits aunt Mrs. W. H. McCullough. Miss Cora Scott returns home after weeks with her sister Mrs. H. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Beckett
John Beckett
Puslinch
R. N. Brown
Margaret Forbes
R. N
O'tawa
Edna ‘Russell
D. Hammond
Beth
Toronto
W. J. [McDonald
Bannockburn Women’s Institute
L. Miller
A. Kerr
Georgetown
Professor Richardson
Chicago
Bannockburn
A G. Clarridge
Master Burt
Erma Watson
Niagara Falls
Rena McEnery
W. H. McCullough
Cora Scott
Mrs. H. Cook
Campbellville Notices and Funeral of Mrs Dennis
Campbellville community residents visited kin and friends over the weekend. The funeral of Mrs. Dennis, born Sarah Ann Walker, was held Tuesday with Rev. G. Jones officiating and interment at Campbellville New Cemetery. many from surrounding towns attended.
Nassagaweya Notes Herald Garden Party and Visits
Norma Belau of Hamilton holidayed at Mr B F Kings. Master Lloyd James of Limehouse visited his sister Mrs Lawrence King. Families gathered with Mrs 8 Smith at Esquesing. Church events include Nassagaweya Presbyterian garden party and Ebeneser United Church meeting. Softball game at Moffet Eden Mills ended with Eden Mills winning 5 to 3. Brookville township to discuss Continuation School tonight at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Belau
Hamilton
B.F. King
Lloyd James
Limehouse
Lawrence King
L. King
Ronald
Smith
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Aid
Caldwell
Nassagaweya
W. F. Darby
Knatchbull
Lowville
Norman Webber
Lakeview
Toronto
Arthur Nightingale
Moffet
Moffat
Eden Mills
Brookville
Notable Oakville Notables and War Service Updates
Oakville F M Fish attends Dominion convention in Regina representing Oakville members. Dr Wallace Caswell stationed at naval hospital near Portsmouth England. Miss Addie Hewson R N visits from Chicago for summer with chaperones Misses Hewson Clarke Walsh to Chicago for World's Fair Star. Local notes include Miss Ella Walsh’s Chicago trip, Mrs M J Campbell’s return, and Dr G B Chisholm sailing to England. Veterans event at Knox Presbyterian Church urges faith in Empire amid 1914-18 service remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Fish
Regina
Oakville
Caswell
Wallace Caswell
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
England
Addie Hewson
R. N
Chicago
A. D. Chisholm
M. Hoffman
Casa Maris
A. H. Lyle
Montreal
Ottawa
G. B. Chisholm
Zone 13
Canadian Legion
Knox Presbyetrian Church
Chas. K. Nicoll
M.M
Co. F
Empire
Local notes cover injuries and travel plans across Erin area
Erin Miss Isabel Crossen fractured her left wrist in a recent accident. Port Erie residents Mr and Mrs A Chisholm and their son plan a vacation with Mrs Chisholm. Wellington Lodge members attend Grand Lodge in St Catharines. St Joseph Missouri couple and Toronto visitors drop by Mrs Jennie Hull. Wm Withers of Toronto becomes Caledon Electric Co Power House Superintendent. Dr and Mrs Bartlett of Brampton return from honeymoon and visit Joseph Benham. Mrs W E Bush wins low net at Orangeville Golf Club with 59. W W G Magill remodels store adding a new line. Erin churches arrange a joint vacation plan with Rev Foreman and Rev Grant sharing duties and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Crossen
A. Chisholm
Port Erie
Jennie Hull
Wm. Withers
Toronto
Caledon Electric Co
Bartlett
Brampton
Joseph Benham
W. E. Bush
Foreman
Grant
Georgetown notes on fire siren, prizes and local events
The piece records a grass fire on Norval Hill triggered by a blast and notes Georgetown Fyfe and Drum Band placing third at an Orange Celebration. It mentions piano exams passed by pupil Joy Ruddell and local residents sailing to England aboard the Duchess of Richmond. Also details Ontario Equitable Life agents joining a club and the postponement of the Georgetown Fair pending council grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Hill
Georgetown Fyfe
Toronto Conserva
Munlo
Joy ‘Ruddell
Ashgrove
R. Bf. Wright
Barraclough
Eve Winfeld
Glenwiliams
Montreal
Duchess of Richmond
England
A. J. Oneill
Georgetown
Ontario Equitable Life & Accident ‘Insurance Company
Luicerne-in-Quebec
Equitable
Acton
Esques~ing Agricultural Society
Georgetown Colmcil
Pair—Herald
Winery plant advances as cherries to arrive this week
The new winery plant has been installed and will begin wine production this week. Vats near completion. cherries will be delivered to the factory in the coming days. Also noted are visiting relatives and local routine notices from Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. King
Cleveland
Co. W. King
Betty Smith
Montreal
M. Smith
Water Street
Knox Church
Miss Norris
Ireland
Central School
New York
Gazzette
Eden Mills Women’s Institute Meets On Lawn
The Eden Mills Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs J Tuck’s home lawn with good attendance for an ode prayer and minutes. They prepared for a birthday tea on August 9 at the Town Hall and held copper contests won by Mrs Jas Gilbertson. Mrs Gilbertson gave a full District Annual report and Miss J A Tuck delivered an amusing reading. Rev Weldon preached at United Church Sunday evening with two solos. A funeral in the vicinity for the late Mrs Wm Rudd was attended by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
J. Tuck
Jas. Gilbertson
Gilbertson
JA. ‘Tuck
J. Dennis
Canada
Local Notes From Milton Area Update
Milton residents welcomed visitors and noted reunions as Rev S J Stevenson of Kettleby moved to Woodward Avenue and Dr C E K Stevenson of Milton was mentioned. Mil to War Veterans joined the Zone 15 Canadian Legion parade at Oakville and several townsfolk visited relatives in Fenella and Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Anderson
Scotland
S& J. Stevenson
Kettleby
C. EK. Stevenson
Milton
Woodward Avenue
Andrew M. Stitt
Rochester
E. Gyer
Canadian Legion B. E. 8. L
Oakville
Harris
Bank of Commerce
Carlisle
Bryans
Rex Scott
Donna
Saskatoon
Bask
Pedestrian Question as Pop Quips on Accidents
The exchange features a father offering a blunt view that pedestrians are the raw material for motor accidents, prompting reflection on road safety and awareness.
Baptist Church Service Schedule with Rev Poole preaching
Religious notices list 11.00 a.m. service at the Baptist Church with Rev OC L Poole preaching. 12.00 Bible class and evening service at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
OC. L. Poole
Sinceburmes Bae Bohol
Church Service Schedule Notes
Sabbath School at 9 45 a m Public Worship at 11 00 a m Pastor leads The Minister also conducts a 7 00 p m service An additional evening worship time is listed
Local Listings Readily Offer Fresh Produce and Services
Choice Harvest Apples and Cut Flowers offered by Mrs W J Hall in Acton. Bar r s Grocery advertises a sale counter show case with mirror back for $5 00 if taken at once. Honey for sale Clover honey 80c per pound in own containers. Edwards & Co and G W Benton carry 10 lb pails priced 45c. Rockwood seller Smith advertises phone 66. Fox meat buyers seek horses injured cattle or other suitable fox meat at Vanatier Fox Farm Georgetown phone 95 ring 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr's Grocery
W. J. Hall
Acton
Georgetown
Edwards & Co
G. W. Benton’s
Smith
Rockwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Ballinafad
Stewarttown
Ospringe
Beatrice. Kitchen
L. A. Wright
W. J. McKechnie
Toledo
Ohio
Nellie Swackhamer
Detroit
John Arrowsmith
Swackhamer
W. L. McGowan
McGowan
Plattsville
Benton
Mars. Mollard and
Babe
W. Marshall
Col. Stephen
Lorene Mitchell
Muskoka
Ella McDonald
Myrtle Parnell
Dorothy Cleave
M. Grindell
Kenneth Stephenson
Simcoe Normandale
the United Church
Campbellville
Wm. Lynn
Norman Murray
Margaret Hunter
Finemore
Jacqueline Bell
G. E. Hamilton
A. Boles
John Pogue
W. Elsley
C. A. Elsley
Verna Blakeman
Mac Tipping
Estelle Bell
George Dennis
W. R
Charles
Pred Kelly
Ernest Robinson
Nelson A. Robinson
Norval
Albert Robinson
Roy Rolley
North Bay
Ethel
Thos. Walker
Western Canada
New
George Roberta
Hinton
Geo. Brown
J. Aon
Ebenesér
United Church
Ahmeneamess Ae ‘K
den—Mills
Erin
Burlington
Nelson & CO
British Columbia
Alc
Bird of Paradise
Hire's Root Beer
Brillo Steel
Mace
Choice Rice
Quaker Cracerles
Erin, Ontario
A. D. Savage
Reading
Savage
Guelpar
Religious
Church of Canada
O. Ge
H. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Ieee
George
E. Houmes
Stanley
W. D. Barber
Agneseens
Mill and
John Streets
Perryman
Lake Avenue
G. H. Bielby
E. T. Thetford
Reeve
Town Hall
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