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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 30, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News and Local Visit Highlights

Rev Aickerts left Thursday for two weeks away. Rev Fleedor McLean preached at the Untitled Church. Mr and Mrs Hamilton of Galt visited Miss Annin Shortill. Mrs EB Wright of Toronto is staying with Alfred Soper. Mrs Campbell Breen seeks Toronto Hospital care. Kaisa Jean Cree operated for appendicitis at Guelph General. Florence Sleen burned her hand removing hot grease. Mr Cowan Bhortill died at his sister Milas Annie Bhortil's home.

Aickerts Fleedor McLean Hamilton Galt Annin Shortill EB. J. Wright Taronto Alfred Soper Campbell Breen Toronto Hospital Kaisa Jean Cree Guelph General Hospital Florence Sleen Cowan Bhortill Milas Annie Bhortil

Everton Churchmarks seventieth anniversary celebration

The Church of Christ in Everton marked its 70th anniversary with morning prayers led by Rev. Amos Tovell and readings from J A Fleming. Speakers from Guelph, Erin, and Toronto shared sermons and testimonies as a full day of services, music, and an open air meeting closed the event.

Church of Christ Everton Fleming Cleveland Jed Amos Tovell Guelon Black Lord Jesus Wm. E. Robertson Ho Olay Reva Fowler Baker Pleming Abbott Erin Mov J. A. Pieming God Reva, Parkhouse Re ‘Dson Kilgour Tovell Mim Guelph Oupringe Toronto Jullsburg Rockwood Mimosa Quartotte Reynder Hev Christ Jesus Jesus Satistes

Terra Cotta Notes From George Town District

Terra Cotta residents and friends share visits with Toronto and Windsor guests. local events include a garden party at Union park with over one hundred attendees and a successful Sunday School picnic. Threshing begins, haying retarded by rain, and John McNally buys a new truck while George Townsend threshes fall wheat.

Mra. O. Marchmght Wilburne Georgetown Birs. Ott Hitchener M. Ott Lome Miller M. W My. O. Eves Airk Xia J. Harbor Oliver Warbor Janett Toronto Terra Trogers Norval George Aldous Windsor Yarra Cotta Union Mike Weat Mra Eves Jenny Tarra Cotta Margaret Townsend Muskoka O. McNally George Townsend

Road Grading Extends From Eden Mills to Dorsetwyck Corner

Extensive county road grading continues on the Guelph Road from the town toward Dorsetwyck corner. The work, long planned, aims to improve travel conditions and accessibility across the rural area.

Guelph Down Dorthwlek

Rockwood Church Notes and Local Events

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed at United Church. Friday services featured Rev. W. J. Piddes from Patsley Memorial Church in Guelph. Edifice work nears completion with a removed wall expanding seating. Community notices include visitors, picnics, dances, and a ball game against Veront's Athletics. Health issues and upcoming services and joint August observances are listed for Rockwood and surrounding areas.

United Church W. J. Piddes Patsley Memorial Church Guelph Mall Yev John Little Mount Forel W. J. Tayloe E. 8. Currie Hault Bt. Marte Presbyterian Church Yusl Garner Big Presbyterian Church Sunday School Mra Harry McPhedran V. A Toronto University Newark N. J Frank McCullough George Palmerston Wm. McCullough Jean Torrance Johnston Viewitt Blmcoe Ross Patterson Brantford George Torrance Hamilton Nell Gordon Toronto Andrew McLean Weston Norman MecEachermn Actor Wm. Watson Orton Prank Helso Quelph Florence Clark Jean and Margaret Major Master Stewart Major Frank Major Cyril Anderson Brampton Barrie Mutrig Aberfoyle John Gunter Everton Rockwood Disciples’ Church Robert Johnston Sant Weinter Edgar Log Cabin Road Knox Church Acton Eden Mills Molock Wev Monit Tockwood J. M. Pasmore Pasmores Obert NeNew

Toronto Holiday Visit Highlights and Honors

Limemouse Mianes Edna Mason and Doreen Davey vacation in Toronto with Mr and Mrs John Meredith. Miss Helen Meredith passed her introductory Plang examination with honors. Holen is a pup of Mr John Newton.

Mianes Edna Mason Doreen Davey Toronto John Meredith Helen Meredith Holen John Newton

Campbellville Community Notes Debut of Local Visitors

Campbellville residents report hospital homecomings for Mrs Nore and Mrs Carey McPhail, plus visits from Toronto and Acton friends. Local services at St David's Church to be led by Mr McCracken for two Sundays. several residents vacationing or hosting guests from Guelph and Buffalo amid weekend gatherings.

Charles Norerisk Mins Carey McPhail J. Pogue Toronto Ona Miannes Many Acton I. Moure Jane Allen Guelph GO. Jones McCracken St. David's Church David Hubbert Misseu Marlon Oye Mahar Warfalo Menara Jamira Mahan Alexander Moore

Oakville Notes and Obits From the Ontario Cottage Scene

Oakville residents host and visit kin in the area including Rov J McBurn and family at their cottage in Atherly. Christopher Armstrong, longtime Oakville industrial figure, dies at 86 in his garden. Worldly guests from Toronto Cleveland and Chicago visit local families. a Sacramento death shocks Mrs Campbell. W. O Joyce home to be replaced with a larger structure.

J. McBurn Atherly Jon. Pickering Toronto Mra. Louth Bl. Marys Oakville Leaver Mra. Leaver England Christopher Armtrong Lorne Lyon Wheeling West Virginia Leaver-Lyon Pleuty Misa Ada McBride Orchard Beach Lake Bimeau Mra. Stark Miles Ruth Cleveland Ohio R. CO. Huffman Rav. Joseph Mra Inglewood N. J Albert Rogera Chicago W. Rowera Allan M. J Campbell Jon McCloney Sacramento California W. O. Joyce George Front Stroots RK. T. Piniay Rocord

Georgetown Social Roundup and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs A C Worbert hosted relatives in Georgetown and residents visited by friends from Whitby Oshawa and Toronto. The Georgetown Citizens Band enjoyed a Monday gathering at Mr Sealle’s home. Chautauqua week drew good crowds but faced funding shortfalls threatening hundreds in guarantees.

A. C. Worbert Wigheate A. B. Castell Yowman Mra. Howman Wuth Whitby Mra J. A. Thompson Mra. McDonald Oshawa Mrs. Jackson Toronto B. C. Thompson J. Baundera Mia Lily Saundera My. Jack Saunders Charles Brockfort Montreal Quebec W. Kelly Thot Wisner Cleveland Ohio H. YI. Morrow Evans Toronto Conservatory of Munis Lloyd Hunt Chautauqua Herald

Sunday Anniversary Services At Everton Disciple Church

A great number attended anniversary services at the Everton Disciple Church on Sunday. Numerous locals and visitors from Pontiac and surrounding townships joined Mrs. and Mrs. Walker of Petrolia, Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Muskoka, and other families in welcom ing gatherings. The piece notes fine dahlias on display from Mrs Baldic and the Warloud Mower gardens bursting with color, plus local social visits and a bowling tournament at Acton where gear and McMillan lost the final.

Everton Disciple Church Ming Ada Anderson Mins Emily Brown Toronto Mra Mcrenn Wm. Walker Petrolia P. Brown Mactis Muskoka George Brown J. W.gibaon Wasuya Leach W. Full We. W. Full Frankum Vierrbrton Norma Walker Fergus George Blowart Maple Valley Ruth Crouby J. McMillan Fwstern Ontario McMillan Mia Storling Prescott Gear Mesira Overland A. Gear Acton Advocate

Local Gossip From Nassagaweya and Surrounding Towns

Community notes report visits by Rev. B K M Carter in Nassagaweya and Ebenezer United Church. Barnyard chatter and camp reports describe summer school at Port Flynn and travel by residents including Gordon Hancock and Wert Nightingale. Local students earn honors in Elementary Theory and Introductory Piano.

George Lamb Nassagaweya BK. M. Carter Ihenever United Church Montreal Nuaksagaweya Ebenezer United Minn Anniy Lamb Corwhin Mian Yrone Darby Knatchbull Port Flynn Jamen Almpson Tottenham Nassugawoya Cgeorge Eitoken Campbellville Atnatchbull Gordon Hancock Toronto M.O. Gandier Don Mills Arkoll Wbonezer United Nusangaweyn Pupila Mina ML OA McVienn Morriston Perle McMillan Vira Olu Clarence Vidoy Darlas ¥Luley Alma Mathaway

Local Notices From Burlington and District Moves

Burlington and district residents engage in travel and gatherings. Mrs. Gordon Alton returns from Calvary, Gage family travels for vacation, Rev. G W Tobbs named district chaplain for 1931-32, Miss Dorothy Appleford sails to England for a year, Margaret McGrath returns home to Providence after vacation, Caroline Stroop and family visit, Miss J J Roberts hosts visiting clergy, Prandin Clark departs for mission in Port Hope, Doebersiner family holiday in Port Nelson, local students from Hamilton Normal School pass teaching exams.

Gordon Alton Caluary Myr T. J. Gage Montreal England London Ming Margaret McGrath Ying Yo Providence R. Y Mra Cho McGrath Caroline Stroop Roy W. G. ‘Whichor Marjory West China J Langhome Port Nelson Doebersiner New York City Langhorne Hamilton Verna Wotmann Orothy Mulcalfe Kathleen Brooker George Walker Maredeech Onestte

Town updates and local visits brighten community pages

Town purchases a new fling cabinet for the Town Clerk’s office. Mr W F Dowar returns from holidays in the north. Multiple residents, including Mr and Mrs R B Fleming and children, Margaret and Bobbie, come home from a three week holiday. Salvation Army Band from Hamilton visits and entertains. Local ball team continues winning stride. Thomas Park of Marlington tours Bootland. Tables Oliver of Toronto visits Mira Patterson. Councillor Howard H Cox spends weekend at summer cottage near Thbsburg. Galbraith and family enjoy Georgian Bay retreat. Mrs Carrie Smith of Milwaukee and Mr Exuma Wilson of Detroit visit Mrs Gowland. William Morrison and party vacation in Mibury and Detroit. Judge Eliot shows improvement. Wicherd White remains confined to bed with illness.

W. F. Dowar Fleming Margaret Bobbie Forest Hamilton Howard H. Cox Thbsburg

Ark question fades in classroom scene

A teacher in an elementary class asks Jimmy about the ark during Scripture time. Jimmy replies that it is “what the holy angels sings,” revealing a child’s imaginative yet unclear understanding of the biblical tale.

Giadher Jimmy Nilai

Concise Witness Halts Rowan County Wedding Slips

An awkward guest at a Rowan County wedding was asked if he had closed the bride and replied Not Lately in a humorous mispronunciation incident that unsettled attendees.

Rowan County Wan Ani

Henry Thrown-Dats Nice Hand and Violet Green

A brief note describes Henry’s skill with a hand and how Violet Green-Dat compliments it. The passage reads in dialect, mentioning a game or display of ability and a teased nickname for Henry.

Henry

Royal Birth theme in August church services

The August church schedule shows 11.00 p m dawn service with minister, 12 noon Daylight Saving Time worship and Sunday School. During August joint services with Stockwood and Eden Milla at Knox Acton and Tuckwood with times 10 45 a m Sabbath School and 12 noon public worship. No evening service at Acton. Always welcome.

Welcom Bunday Stockwood Eden Milla Knox Acton Babbath School Ken Mile Tuckwood Blandard Tims Wev. H. L Bennie

Acton Baptist Church Meeting Notices

Acton Baptist Church at Mil Street lists Sunday School 10 00 a m and 11 00 a m Mr Jas Hudson speaks The Happy Brute of the Godly at 11 00 a m and Man's Influences in the World at 7 00 p m Mrs Y Penny will give notes at both services Monday 8 00 p m FP U Tuesday 8 00 p m Juniors 7 Thursday 8 00 p m Prayer Service All services on Standard Time Everybody welcome

Jas. Hudson Jax, Hudson Y. Penny

FOR SALE ADS AND NOTICES FROM LOST TO THANKS

Fragmented classifieds list items for sale including a 1928 Whippet Coach in good condition and a first class piano in excellent tone. Also offers hotel room on Lake Avenue and various contact names, prices, and phone numbers. A note of thanks from Miss Clara Lantry expresses appreciation for flowers and inquiries during illness.

James Mabeey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Llinafad Stanley Park Floyd Hendereasy Orchestra Geokhgetown Orpringe Nassagaweyva Burlington Milton Fage Norm Tait Optical CO Wyndham Street Richard HL Blanche A. Mason Reeve Town Hall Torr Henry Phillip Moore Jtarriey Isabella Moore Edward James Moore HW. N. Palmer Ontario Mars Monarch Rosedale Brookfield J. W. Jones Acton Church of Canada Reev O. S. Peele Parmonage Wilow Street Presbyterian Knox Church acTrom WL. Bennie Mal Manse Willow Street Acton Baptist Church W. J. Parsonage Mil Street Hent Lake Avenue D. A, Henderson Call Oas, D. Holmes Acton, Ont Clara Lanty Yorkshire Farrow R. N. Brown Dominion Inn Alliston L. V. Hahn Fpurrier
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