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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
Interesting items from other centers and communities draw reader interest with brief notes on local happenings, events, and features across the region. Readers gain quick updates on activities, clubs, and personal notices that touch nearby communities.
Ballina and Henry Hills with baby Muriel visited friends in Toronto. Mrs. John Harding returned from two weeks at Bimnooe. The Irwins of Toronto spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Vi. Mrs Hutchison and Arthur Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Daniels from Nettle Norma in Galt visited Mrs. Soper. Mrs. Soper visits friends in Galt. McEnery hurt hand while sawing wood last week. R A McEnery required stitches for a forehead cut.
The Limehouse Girls Look-Out Club met at Miss Ruth Norton’s home on Saturday. Visitors over the weekend included Mr and Mrs Art Lane and family from Toronto, Mr and Mrs Ted Morrow, Mr Robert Lane and Mrs Robert Lane Sr, Mr and Mrs Geo Milliere and family from Toledo, Mr and Mrs W Mililere, Mr and Mrs Jim Noble and Jack, Mr and Mrs Pred Brown, Mr and Mrs Mills with Bill and Helen, Mr and Mrs R Storey from Toronto at their summer home, Miss W Ivens with Mr and Mrs Gale, Mr Gordon and Miss Janet Pollette at the cottage, and Mr and Mrs C Mummery of Toronto entertaining many friends at the cabin. The Swackhamers home hosted visitors from the States.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed at Rockwood United Church on Sunday with pre communion services led by Rev. P H Lawson. Three new members joined the church roll, and a marriage united Mr John Thompson of Hillsburg and Miss Elizabeth Hutchinson on Saturday. A tag day for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is planned for Saturday.
Social visits mark the week with Erin Measrs JH Scott and Ro A Fines and Mrs Ella Austin in Guelph. Dr J A L Scott and Mrs Scott return from Surrey to London while Mrs Lee Kells and son Harvey visit St Catharines. Talks of Elm Municipal Telephone work continue as Caledon men string a new circuit. Arthur LeRoy Brechen, grandson of Mrs George Overland, graduates at Mount Allison College Sackville NB and leads his clan. Rev H A Brand assumes All Saints Anglican charge and preaches his introductory sermon. William E Bush EgIn tops Orangeville golf opening with 81, three strokes ahead of Jack Ahern.
Campbellville residents, including Mrs. W. Cowpér and friends in Preston, along with Bruce Campbell and George Walker of Woodstock, visited Mya E. Bell. Crawford Mahon of Kitchenor returned for the weekend. Ma Church held its monthly meeting at Manac if Naasagaweya. W. H. McPhail and Billy Henderson visited Toronto. Jean Snyder from Hamilton Normal School returned home for a few days. Andrew Allen is home from illness at Guelph General Hospital. Mrs. Roberts hosted friends for Ronnie's birthday Wednesday.
Burlington residents report an England visit by Mr and Mrs Harry Greene for several months. Teachers W J Gibb and Miss Helen Ramsey resign from the High School to take effect at summer. A heavy frost damaged tomato plants. Chas Reynolds suffered a minor concussion during a cross bar pyramid practice at the High School. A summer home fire on Pomona Avenue caused by unknown causes leads to $150 loss. Mrs Derry and her two sons away Sunday. Firemen contained the blaze.
Georgetown readers enjoy Cedar Crest golf on a private course owned by Jack Willoughby. Mrs. Thomas Elson returns home improved. Georgetown and Rockwood residents travel west to visit relatives in Winnipeg Saskatoon Regina Rocanville. Thomas Worsfold arrested in Georgetown for intoxicated driving and sentenced to seven days. Georgetown Lumber Co. tender $1.19500 for a park grand stand approved. building to finish by June 20.
Oakville receives a new fire truck chasal endorsed by the Town Council and stored at William Whitaker Sr.’s garage on Colborne Street. The campaign to raise 1500 for the local Boy Scouts enters its seventh week, needing about 50 more. Knox Presbyterian Church marked its 50th anniversary with Sunday services led by Rev. C K Nicall. Bronte resident William Guest died at St Michael’s Hospital after a motor accident near Willowdale. Magistrate Woodliffe sentenced Jack Wilson to sixty days in county jail for assaulting Miss Minnie Burns while intoxicated. Work on Oakville’s new Post Office, long delayed, will start next month. plans are prepared and a permit issued by W N Robinson KC, with tenders not yet called.
Abbe Maurice Roy of Quebec and Father H J Markey of Detroit attend the first annual Catholic Youth Organization conference in Chicago. The gathering brings clergy and youth leaders together for the event.
Eden Mills and Teenwater visitors grace the Bridle home over the weekend. Mrs Lowrey and daughter return from Guelph General Hospital and are reported well. Village members attend the District Annual of the Women’s Institute in Everton. Miss Joan Robertson returns to Rockwood after a short stay here. Ladies’ Aid of the United Church meets at Mrs W D Clark’s home. Women’s Missionary Society sewing session held at Mrs Wino’s home. True Comrade Trail Ranger Group meets Friday. boys enjoy recreation before the business session.
Miss Mary Martin resigns after two years at the Ospringe focal school. Harvey Hassard of Acton is engaged to teach at Coningsby for the coming year. Stewart McDonald of Rochester and friend visited with D. Stewart. Guests included George Rennicks and Marion of Milton. Wedding bells and visits mark a community week with multiple local families hosting events.
Milton David Andeston leaves for Scotland to visit the Glasgow Empire Exhibition and locals note other trips by Robtn Dredge and Ed. Dredge of Esquesing to Kailvington Sask. A corroded pistol found near the jail may join the museum. Mrs. Samir Gillelan marks 91st birthday with family at Trafalgar. Public School essay prizes awarded to Miss Marion Urell and Mary McNabb in Milton.
Jack Agnew writes from May 28 describing friends Eder Murray McDonald Beattie and Punny Green, wishing for past players Bill Storey Worden Matthews Lawson Agnew. He notes a Friday ball tournament with thirty teams and mentions Vancouver’s new bridge and contracts won by Archie Mann’s cousin Sandy Mann both there and in the Fraser River area. He sends regards to Arlos and families and salutes The Old Man and Mary.
Nassagaweya Mrs. Lawrence King spent holidays visiting her sister Mrs. Ernest J. Keecp in St. Catharines. She also enjoyed a trip to Franklinville New York and Smithport Pennsylvania to visit relatives.
The article traces how Jasper Park in the Canadian Rockies bears the name Jasper from trapper Jasper Hawes who settled in the Athabaska Valley. It notes locations named for him such as Jasper House and Jasper Lake, and recounts his journey down the Fraser River where he and his children perished, leaving a global toponymic legacy.
A doctor questions his daughter about her suitor asking if she warned him. The girl replies she did and the man remarks it was not the first diagnosis she has made. The brief exchange hints at family tension and wit.
The box score shows Oakville 5 Acton 0 with errors and key plays described. Mooney and Mackay drive runs, Galbraith advances and scores, Post walks, and Gordon strikes out six as Acton records five left on base.
The U as Canada bridge system spanning the St Lawrence River is claimed as the world’s shortest over water international span. It connects Collins Landing New York with Ivy Les Ontario as part of the Thousand Islands system. President Roosevelt and Premier W Mackensie King are invited to attend the August 18 ceremony.
Mixed notices include farm sale bids in Ontario and baby chick ads, a card of thanks for a bereavement, and service listings. Advertisers mention horses and cattle prices, fox farm contact, permanent wave services, and a practical engineer ad.
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