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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
4
Brief items from nearby communities capture local updates on events people attend, clubs meet, and small society notes across centers of interest. Readers gain quick overview of happenings and emerging trends in nearby districts.
Ballina and Mrs Barbara Soper left Friday to visit friends in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Mrs Robert Moody of Schomberg spent Sunday with her father Mr Wm Harding. Mrs Cripps of Toronto visited Mr John Mrs Gertrude Dale of Georgetown Wednesday at Mrs Soper's. J Soper hosted visits. Myr Snow lost a horn last week. Mar and Mrs A Mullen and baby Joan of Detroit were guests of Mrs W Wyle on Sunday. Bruce, Ele and Leona Robson of Toronto also noted. Label Johnson in Guelph Hospital with pneumonia. friends wish her speedy recovery.
Rockwood observes The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at both churches on Sunday morning. Preparatory services at United Church were led by Rev. J Robertson and Rev. W J Taylor. Presbyterian services featured Rev. S Johnston with baptism for Lila Laverty and membership for Georgina Laverty. New elders Wm Dickleson Wat Gordon and AG T Smith assisted. Visitors include Mrs W Taylor of Blythe and others from Guelph Kingston Peterboro and Toronto. Bert Howell family returning to Rockwood from Guelph Valley Road residence forthcoming.
Local residents enjoy holidays with family and friends including Mr Jack Mamory of Toronto visiting Mr D C Nunter and Miss Anna McCurdy. Sunday services at St David’s Church were led by Rev C Jackson from Stratford and were well received. Continuous travel and gatherings feature visits to Cheltenham Helfountain Toronto Hamilton Detroit Preston Kirkland Lake and other local centers.
Everton residents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hortop and others joined Mr. Charles and Mr. James Hortop at Blair on Sunday. A. McMillan and family from Woodstock visited Mrs. McMillan’s father, Mr. John Simons, and friends nearby. Several couples including the McCutcheons and Damplers shared Sunday calls with local families and neighbors.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Jack Aulne’s home with good attendance. A well attended old-time dance filled the Town Hall on Monday. John Ramsey and Clarence Ramsey visited relatives in Toronto. Gladys Dallen of Weston spent the holiday with the Lees. The Bridle family and Wilma Milne visited Freeman, Burlington, and Rockwood guests. The Edgewood Park season opening dance was a great success.
Ospringe notes a double wedding congratulations for Mr and Mrs William Dick now Alberta Heswick who wed at Rolinafad and plan to reside in Guelph. Friends mourn an accident on Saturday as Mr William Gardiner injured riding a motorcycle near Erin Main Street and moved to Guelph General Hospital in fair condition. Local visitors include Duncan Robertson of London and families from Georgetown Hamilton and Kitchener while Sunday traffic caused road dust nuisance.
The Dublin Women’s Institute met May 20 at Mrs. T. A. Storey’s home with President Mrs. A Near presiding. Fees were paid, minutes approved, three members had perfect attendance, and Mrs. Bracken reported. Officers elected included President Mrs. A Near and several vice presidents secretaries and committee members. A Red Cross Flood Fund donation was given and a Girls’ Conference report was reviewed.
A May birthday event at the home of Mr and Mrs O J Walker Jot 12 concession 4 Caledon Ontario attracted about seventy guests from near and far. The gathering marked Mr Walker birth date of May 24 with friends and neighbors joining in. The visitors listed include Erin Mr and Mrs N A Zimmerman and son Douglas of Miverton. Gertrude Mamie and Florence Hamilton of Toronto. Miss Waterman of Ottawa. Miss F McDowell of Toronto.
Milton Vaury Pettit, Milton County Clerk and Treasurer, lies in Hamilton General Hospital with pneumonia as many friends wish for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Bartlemin, wife of Mayor Hartle, visits her parents, G. A. Memstreet, Harold Beatty and family host Victoria Day guests, while Miss Fanny Ruddy plans a two week stay. Mrs. James Hamilton marks her 85th Victoria Day birthday at daughter-in-law Albert McCundy home. attendees include Clarkson, Streetsville, Hornby and AtHton-Champion residents.
Mr Hugh Smyth of Belfast visits Georgetown with Mr and Mrs Goodler, a Smyth brother of Mrs Goodler. Mr W A Devereaux has joined Bailey Meter Co Ltd and left for Cleveland to start work there. Cement paving and new trees planned around the Post Office grounds. Ladies Bowling Club opened with about twenty members. Miss Lyla Kennedy and Mrs Robt Eywin posted top scores. Supper on the lawn followed. Smith & Stone Ltd offer to pay one third of the hard surface road on Victoria Street from the railway to their factory, generous for ratepayers.
Visitors from Toledo Brampton Guelph and Toronto visited Limehouse homes this weekend. Families include McKechnie Milliere Swackhamer Lane and Fox with Doughty Gowdy and Marshall. The Girls Lookout Club met at Mrs Arthur Benton home.
Oakville enjoyed near perfect weather for the Appleby School gathering at the adoot grounds on a Saturday afternoon eight decades past drawing many boys parents and visitors from distant places. The town incorporated as a municipality on that date and a fire later damaged a cottage roof at Howard Avenue.
Burlington report states Mr John Moodie returned from England looking hearty. James Smith and J Grader fished Hollow Lake with scarce Minny tribe. Mrs Wallace White and Benn visit Pettit parents. Afr and Maxwell group holidaying Yellow Lake report poor flu. Welfare Board plans ending relief June 1 for those able to work. Hamilton and Toronto hospitals graduate Jean Williams and Dorothy Holtby. Nelson Township Council discusses lake shore water issue. offers Laveshore Allties Ltd $6,000 for all rights and the pipe line.
The text argues games reveal character, showing how defeat or victory exposes flaws. It urges continued play to cultivate sportsmanlike spirit, urging readers to overcome bad temper and excuses and strive for fair competition.
A rustic reflection likens inner virtue to trees bearing fruit and seeds. The passage compares a fruitless tree to worthless effort while praising pines and oaks for their cones and acorns as evidence of growth and strength.
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