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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 30, 1936

Page

3

Engagement Notice and Local Fire Report in Georgetown

Georgetown A J O Neil L District Manager heads Ontar Equitable Life Production Club as the Lyons announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Lucile to Harry Elmore Barrett of Brampton. A large fire on Charles Street destroyed two homes after a coal air stove exploded during dinner.

A. J. O'Neill Ontar Equitable Life Thomas Lyons Georgetown Ontario Sarah Lucile Harry Elmore Barrett Harry E Barrett Brampton A. B. Castell Highgate Highgate, Was A Visitor In Town ,Over the Week-End. Mr. Castell A. B. Wilson Geo. Alcott Floyd Varey Charles Street

Ro-Tri-Blue Camp closes after fortnight in Rockwood

The Ro-Tri-Blue Camp near Rockwood ended last Saturday morning with 21 youths returning home in good spirits after a two week outing in fine weather. Miss A Hume of the Y W C A and her assistants earned praise for the welfare of the campers. The camp is now occupied by the B Y P O with Rev Norman McLeod in charge for a week. A long list of local visitors and residents was noted, including Miss Kathlen Lynch, Mrs McPherson, Mr and Mrs W McCormick and family, and many others from Crieff Bloomfield Ospringe and Toronto. The Rockwood Horticultural Society meeting decided to drop this year’s show due to continued dry weather, though a revival may occur if conditions improve. Visitors from Acton, Rockwood.

A. Hume B.Y.P Norman McLeod Brampton Irs Max Alline Anse Elizabeth StePhedran University of Toronto Kathlen Lynch St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph McPherson Vineland Pred Bay Toronto George HI Jersey City N. J Miles Mary Will Ross McKay Medicine Hat Altu W. G. Edwards Wm. Ames Duluth Minn Guelph General Vospliag Yalverabier Roy Day Rockwood Presbyterian Sunday School S. Johnston Puslich Lake Hockwood Herticultuml Society Sore AL J. Alot Mar Mrs. Mann Acton Rockwood

Community Notices from Crews ons Corners and Church Events

Mr Charles Lambert of Prpstop helps his father re shingle their dwelling and store buildings during holidays. Mae Airdric funeral held at Community Church conducted by Rev H L Bennie with Cadet Brightwell Salvation Army assisting. Community offers sympathy to the bereaved. Community Church anniversary services next Sabbath led by Cadet Brightwell and Mt Dennis quartet, service at 11 oclock Standard Time.

Charles Lambert Prpstop Mae Airdric H. L. Bennie Cadet Brightwell The Salvation Anny Mt. Dennis

Holiday Visitors From Across Regions

Erin Miss Margaret McMillan of North Bay vacationing with her sister Miles Biary McMillan and Lars Smithson family of Toronto. Martha Smith vacationing with Mr and Mrs Pp. San derson in Springfield Massachusetts. Maude Weaver of Ottawa spent weekend with Canon and Mrs Weaver. Mary McKinnon and Marjory McQuarrie, graduates of St Michael's Hospital Toronto, visiting parents. C J Hamilton and relatives from Toronto and Cleveland depart on two months motor trip to the Pacific Coast.

Margaret McMillan North Bay Miles Biary McMillan Lars. Smithson Toronto Theobald Mr. Pearson Martha Smith Pp. P. Sanderson Springfield Massachusetts Maude Weaver Odtawa Canon Mrs. Weaver Mary McKinnon Marjory McQuarrie Oraiduate Rip Pacific Coast Advocate

Sudden Death Shocks Campbellville Community

The sudden death of Mr. Thomas Moore of Campbellville on Tuesday morning shocks friends. The funeral of John Early of Nassagaweya was held Saturday with many mourners attending. Sacramental service at Ebenezer United Church was led by Rev. Clark. Residents in the area visited relatives in Knatchbull and Tottenham, including Mrs. Coulson, Mrs. Early, Mrs. Adams, and the Ramshaws.

Thomas Moore Campbellville John ¥Arly Nassapaweya Ebenezer United Church Mr. Clark Harry Coulson Warold Coulson Martin Early and Son Milton Knatchbull Allan Adams Toronto Harlan Wilson Lot 24 Concession 4 Naxsayuweya James Simpson Tottenham Cameron Ramshaw

Ospringe and Ospringe area notes of visits and events

Ospringe Friends of Miss Jean Robertson report her convalescence at her home after tonsil removal. Mrs Nellie Webb left hospital and stays with her uncle in Guelph, plans to return home midweek. Weekend visits include Mansrk Alex Smnelak and Coopet Taulfer at Burks Falls, D Stewart family and Bert Gardiner and Dan McLean at Bolton. Everton and Ospringe Women’s Institutes held annual Rawdon party for cemetery funds at George Robertson’s. Excelsior Male Quartet entertained with a cool program. Funds raised go to cemetery needs. Plans for upcoming Women’s Institute picnics noted. Reg Carter and Miss Muriel Young of Stratford visited with relatives. other guests from Guelph and Rockwood. Work begun on Mrs My Aitken’s new village home. Lissie Webb threshing wheat. various local visits to Tamiltan, Acton, and Toronto area affiliates mentioned.

Jean Robertson Nellie Webb J. Webb Lia D. Stewart Bert Gardiner Dan McLean Bolton Rawdon Everton and Ospringe Women's Institutes George Robertson Excelsior Palmerston Brainfying Cork Women's Institute Reg’ Carter Muriel Young Stratford Kier D. G. Robertson Gladys Carter Chas. Williamson Nettie Aitken Hs My Mrg Warotd Altken Tamiltan Frank Swackhamer JL Swackhamer Murry Gibbons Acton Mira. G. McLean

Local visits and road contract updates in Burlington area

Burlington Mrs Malcolm and grandson Jack of St Marys Ontario visit Mr and Mrs Bert Crombie Locust Street. Mrs Prank Close and daughter Betty of Montreal visit her parents Mr and Mrs P Wintemute Roseland. Mrs Walter Bell and daughters Ruth Jean and son Waller return from Vancouver Victoria B C. MLOC Cuttriss awarded contract for repairs to Central School wall and roof. Cost of repairs around the amount A E Holmes and two children holidaying at home returned to Rouyn Saturday. Lost Mrs A Weir sister of Mrs W L Rennie and Miss A Bounness niece of Winnipeg visiting Mr and Mrs W L Rennie Water Street. Gazette credibly informs contract awarded for Maple Avenue highway through fruit farms to Abe Piialis road with Beach road. route outlined weeks ago will be carried out.

Malcolm Jack St. Mary's Ontario Bert Crombie Locust Street Prank Close Betty Montreal P.wintemute Roseland Walter Bell Ruth Jean Waller Vancouver Victoria B.C Central School A.E. Holmes Rouyn A. Weir W. L. Rennie Mies A. Bounness Winnipeg Water Street The Gazette Maple Avenue Abe Piialis Road

Oakville Thieves Loot Kipling Dairy Office

Oakville thieves looted the Kipling Dairy office on Saturday night and fled with 114 dollars. Officials found the burglary on Sunday morning when staff arrived for work.

Weekend Visitors and Local Outings Recap

Eden Mills and surrounding areas report a stream of Sunday visits as Toronto residents and local families spent time in homes across Acton Mount Forest Elora and Campbellville. Notes include relatives and friends from Toronto Dayton Ohio and Norway visiting local households with mentions of Miss Hazel Pilarence Lowrie Miss Audrey Wright and Miss Hella Scott among others.

Pred Lee Mttle Can Toronto Charles Lee Helen Scott Acton Mrr Robert Croft Willam Croft Jean Brown Nasangaweya Kiss Georgina Robertson Bert Wright E. Mitchell Pilarence Lowrie Audrey Wright Eileen Evelyn Wright Hella Scott Mount Forest Mic —Marlon—Anderson William Lowrie, Sr

Five Born on Same Date in Sydney Police Family

Constable George Tithgow of the Australian Police Force reports five children born on the same date July 5. The record notes twins and a sequence of births spanning nine years with multiple boys and limited girls, detailing family birthday milestones and a note of consolation.

George Tithgow Sydney

Local social notes and minor incidents from Speyside and area

Milton Norris and Mrs Dow visited Listowel while Harry Peacock started a new post at Hespeler. Peterboro visitors Keith stayed with George Houston's family. George Greenlees and Wilfred Greenlees also noted. Ottowa Montreal trip by Mr and Mrs A Torreetl and Miss Edna Anderson. Millan Fire Brigade responded to two alarms at Mack service station and Graydon Stover. Mrs Geol Leath’s car veered off a steep incline. Lars Leslie escaped unhurt from the damaged vehicle.

Victor Norris Jas. Dow Listowel Harry Peacock Teatter Hespeler CIUT Houston Keith Peterboro Geo. Houston Mill Sturect George Greenlees Wilfred Greenlees E. A Torreetl Edna Anderson Ottawa Montreal Millon Fire Brigade Mack Graydon Stover Robert Sueet Speyside

Alberta Reflections from Turner Valley Church News

Turner Valley Alberta notes from J. S. Coleman reflect on visitors to the United Church Jubilee, local sermons, farming life, and community events. The piece mentions a 200 mile trip to Lacombe for a church dedication, a Monday banquet with Conference President Dr. Powell, and discussions of wealth distribution, education, and summer camps for youth.

Pred Plank Acton Lacombe Bhiffion J. Ralston’ Brown Powell Pred Hause Larombe Guelph Alberta Teghray Hish River Mir Brown J. S. Coleman

One 19 Sufficient

Gladys expresses excitement as Reginald will lead her to the altar and then switch roles from conductor to brakeman. Mariel jokes about household finances, noting the husband and grocer need not worry about the name bills.

Gladys Reginald Mariel

Maybe He Heard Right

A fragmentary overheard exchange shows a woman saying she is hungry and a man reacting with disbelief and a suggestion to take her home. The dialogue hints at tension and confusion but lacks full context or clear actions.

Doubtless Parmer: Pigs Ailing, Cure Hope Expressed

Parmer says his pigs are all ailing but Priend remains calm, insisting they will be cured one day. The exchange shows a rural tone and a focus on livestock health.

Parmer Priend

Mur ichall Milwarlite plane aims for new efficiency rates

A Mur ichall Milwarlite aircraft costing 2.6007 dollars will soon test in first trials. Built under U S Department of Commerce guidance, the plane with a six cylinder motor claims 25 miles per gallon at 100 miles per hour cruise and a maximum speed of 115 miles per hour.

Murichall United States Department of Commerce

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