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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
4
Readers show strong interest in neighborhood centres and community events as the paper highlights local centers and activities. The piece notes broad reader engagement across centres and communities with emphasis on accessible local programs.
Toronto guests Mr. John Pogue and Mr. W J Bell visited Campbellville with several locals. Hamilton’s Miss Freda Harris spent the weekend with her father Mr. George Harris. Mrs. Alexander Moore is recovering from illness. Montreal visitors Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Sharpe returned home after holidays. Toronto residents Mr. and Mrs. J Beattie and Mrs. Jack Stewart renewed acquaintances. Amos Worthingham and family visited Will Reid. Joan and Carrie McPhail returned after a stay in orf week.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Early return from their honeymoon. Mrs. E G Hastings and Ben and Donald of Dunnville visit Thos Farlow family. Miss Mary Dewar recovering at home. Mr. and Mrs. T A Hutchinson and children and George Lindsey vacationing at Wasaga Beach. Adaline Fraser Alice Hume Myrtle Gallagher and Olive Cannon pass exams at Hamilton Normal. Dr and Mrs Anderson and Miss Marjorie attend Imperial Economic Conference opening in Ottawa and state dinner. Mr and Mrs Wilkinson return from New York after wedding of niece Miss Margaret Hewitt. Miss Jean Alexander returns with theme and helps at aunt Mrs Wilkinson's.
The funeral of the late William Wishart was largely attended with noting Rev H L Bennie Acton and Rev John Little taking parts at home and graveside. Floral wreaths reflected high esteem including one from the Presbyterian Church Session. Community sympathy goes to his wife and siblings. The week also noted Rosy activities at Ro Tri Blue Camp, visitors from Amarillo Brantford Windsor and Beamsville, camp outings to Belfountain, and Masonic Lodge meetings in Hingston.
Erin notes include visits from Rev A W Downer of Scarboro and Rev Filer of St John NB. G A Cameron of Grand View Farm is seriously ill. John Horton Jr and Erin's local Royal Bank staffer Florence McDowell are mentioned. A farm accident left John Horton Jr with a foot injury. Erin also suffered a ankle injury last Thursday.
Mr and Mrs David Roazell visit Alice Laura and Dorothy Rosell Abernethy Sask at Mrs A Bunties Thursday. Mrs Dan Campbell returns from Guelph General Hospital slowly improving. Albert Harris of Toronto visits Harry Hitchcock. Moody family of Schomberg stay with Wm Harding. Richard Shortill family visit Brighton home. Preston of Glen Williams visits Mrs John Harding. Donald and Netta Evans visit Billy Kirk in Toronto. Miss Fee of Owen Sound gives Women’s Missionary Society talk. Mrs Samuel McClure of Toronto visits M Campbell.
Oakville residents enjoy holidays at Stephen’s Bay Maskoka and Huntsville while officials attend Masonic events in Kingston. A 14 year old girl suffers a shoulder cut after a Toronto car strike on Navy Street. Local visits include Dr W K Ross and Dr Lorne Lyon. Two car collisions occur amid heavy traffic. Parish bells and factory whistle will serve as town fire alarms during the summer months.
Mrs David Stewart of Guelph visits Mrs George Loree and relatives in Guelph. Lois McCutcheon visits in Guelph. Miss Cranston of Minisco holidaying with Grace Dampier, who returns home. Women Missionary Society met at Mrs W J Jackson on July 12. Norman and Malcolm McLeod and Mabel arrived from Saskatoon to live at the Manse. George Lorce and Miss Sunter visited Mr and Mrs Stanley Stewart. W H Hortop attends Fort Erie horse races this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Talbot and Betty of Toronto are spending the summer holidays at Mr. Moffat’s house. A. Arthurs of Toronto visited sister Mrs. J. Mann. Ruth Lindsay of Georgetown visits Mr. F. Lindsay. Nellie Young spent the week end at home. Donald Shugart and Ross Shugart of Toronto holiday at Mr. A. G. Clarridge’s. Betty Clarridge returns home after visiting Mrs. J. G. Mathews in Brampton. Visitors on Sunday included Mrs. Talbot Sr. and family, plus Toronto guests.J. Spence, Mr. J. Gibson and families also attended.
Burlington resident John A. Bosman of Wingham spent a weekend in town. Norwich's Miss Lillian Burrell is visiting cousin Mary Bridgeman. Families plan a Quebec motor trip. Westhill Boy Scouts camp visit noted. Edith Donkin heads to Lethbridge to visit friends. Mrs Spick is related to G. W. Tebbs. Trafalgar line youth injured in barn accident returns from Hamilton Hospital. Reba Galloway RN from New York visits, stays in Muskoka. Montreal youths head to Los Angeles via town stop. Richard Cole of New York visiting relatives. Mary Mortimore returns home from New York trip.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Kathleen McPhail were held Thursday afternoon from the residence of Mr Robert Van Nerman with Rev. Grant and Rev. McLeod officiating. Pallbearers were long-time neighbors and the interment was at Everton Cemetery.
Georgetown updates cover new cars and alterations at the fire hall area, while residents and visitors are listed among weekend guests. Reports include Dr. F. RB Watson hosting Muskoka visitors, Gilmer and Laycock connections, and health updates on Fred Knight and T J Speight after hospital stays and surgery. Chief Marshall reports five traffic violations cleared with fines and cautions, urging adherence to speed limits and hinting at a potential street sprinkling effort during the Firemen's Convention week.
Mr W Campbell former Nassagaweya teacher now at the University of Edmonton travels to Quebec for the total solar eclipse on August 9. Mr R Goldwin Smith and family from Toronto visit the Marshalls. he represents the Financial Times of Montreal. A Women’s Institute picnic at Edgewood Park features races, prizes, and a social supper. A relay game between old and current players ends 13 to 14 in favor of the younger team. Marjorie Gandier passes Stratford Normal exams and pursues agriculture at OAC. Master Horace Gandier returns from London Ontario after top rifle score. Harry Barden opens a refreshment booth beside the river for bathers.
Mr and Mrs Jennings and children spend a week at Mrs Jennings mother Mrs Alxdrie home. Cutting wheat and finishing haying seem the order of the day due to wet weather. Fall wheat in this section is the heaviest for years. Mrs Dean and son of Toronto were weekend visitors at Mr Tyler's.
Local social notes report Miss Nancy McMillan of Campbellville visiting her aunt Mrs. N McMillan in Brockville as well as Mr Andrew and his Bod Busters at the Wentworth Radio Co picnic at Peacock Point. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Patterson of Toronto and Mrs George Robinson’s home. Mr and Mrs Christie from Guelph spent Sunday with Mrs J White. Mrs Wm Frank and Miss June Frank returned from a week with Burlington friends. T Smith and D Henderson repair L McMillan’s barn struck by lightning.
Misses Kathryn and Marian McPhed ran are visiting St. Thomas friends Mr and Mrs Wm Bullard and Kenneth. Holmes and Mrs Moore of Acton spent a day with Mrs John Kennedy at home this week.
Sunday services listed for July 31 1932 at 9:45 4 a.m. T time. Sabbath School and Bible Class at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The minister leads. Note August evening service withdrawn. Always welcome.
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