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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News Interesting Items from Centre Communities

Toronto readers note visits and family visits. Mia Binnie spent the weekend at the parental home with Frank Binnie and the English family. Mrs Burnalde visited Guelph and St Josephs Hospital. Mrs Thurnalde remains in ill health. Mary McEwen and Ed Turner visited Mr and Mrs Soper in town. Mrs Alfred Goper returned home after two weeks visiting friends in Toronto.

Mia Bessie Binnie Toronto Frank Binnie English Bert. Rogers Richard Burmialde Guelph Burnalde St. Joseph's Hospital Thurnalde Mary McEwen Ed. ‘Purner Soper iMrsa Alfred Goper

Local Visits and Weekend Gatherings Across Communities

A stream of relatives and friends traveled between Kitchener Everton Rockwood Milton Toronto and Guelph over the weekend. Families including Mr Gordon Wheeler Mrs Loree Missunter Mr Alex Sunter and others visited siblings and hosted guests. Extended visits featured Mr and Mrs Alvin McCutcheon and daughter from Guelph, and Mr and Mrs Wm Jackson hosting relatives in George Town area.

Gordon Wheeler Kitchener Thia Alex. Sunter Springwield Mans Loree and Missunter Everton Viklied FE. N. Bunter Wra. J. Hawkins Label Rockwood Npent Wm. Jackson D. G. Roburtson

Erin and area week-end visitors and a local accident

Mrs G L Garner and Mr G L Garner spent the week-end with relatives in Welland. William E Teeler visited from Owen Sound. Overland from Galt and D A McNab of Arnprior were also in town. Local residents welcomed visitors from Erin Collingwood Harriston Brampton Vermilion Alberta. A serious highway crash near St Marys involved Mr RC Cook. his car overturned into a ditch and he was assisted home by family.

Messrs J. M. Qurrdhouse Weston Harvey Matthews North Day Aylus Montgomery Collingwood Mra H. Matthews Brankum Harriston Mra. Hutchinson St. Mary's Sorento Indy Mrr. Cook Hudson Goole Canseloud Cook Advocate

Milton News Noteboard From Milton and District

Milton notes recount visits of Jos H Morrisoy of Port Colborne to Milton relatives, Canon Naftel and family attended a funeral in Botroit, Miss Minbo Colling visited Toronto then Moosejaw, and Editor E Mc Duncan suffered a light stroke with hopes of recovery. Local travels include J A Millas and others visiting family, and a notable motorcycle crash injuring Norman Turner in Milton.

Jos. H. Morrisoy Port Colbourne Milton Canon Moosejaw Sask E. Mc Duncan Wlrlow Koln Yofcrimer Lawrencs Churchill Wurfala Gravenhurst Kilbride Palermo Women's Institute Burlington Norman Turner Toronto HH. Bakty Malin Street

Farewell Sermon Before Move to Walkerton Induction

Rev W Mc Cracken preached his farewell to the Aden Milla congregation before leaving for Walkerton to be inducted in the Hruco Presbytery. Harry Mahoney, a Victoria College graduate, will be ordained at the Annual Ganfarence in St Gatharing ym Nee Marshall. Anna Carlysio and Harold Wallon visited London with Mrs Lloyd Jackson.

W. McCcracken Aden Milla Walkerton Hruco Harry Mahoney United Church Mr. Mahoney Victoria College Gatharinogym Nee. Marshall Anna Carlysio Harold Wallon London Wsvit Mir Lloyd Jackson St ‘Tuck A. F. Auldin Herg Nasiagaweya Hunday School David's

Georgetown Social and Professional Notes in Herald

Georgetown society and local business news with mentions of Marvin Kennedy and family from Owen Sound, muskoka weekend visits, the appointment of L P Curtin as Principal at Wheatley Grade A Continuation School, and engagements including Buile Presswood to Oliver Carey, with several regional names and locations cited.

Marvin Kennedy Burke Owen Sound Vialort Mra J. M. Moore Alleen Moore Etta Claridge Port Curling Muskoka H.W. Kennedy Aeaanicael Lilan Afra Mildred Milatory Wheatley Mesara Arthur ‘Tynfill Georgetown Donald Toussell Norval Toronto Colege of Pharmacy J. A. Willoughby Country Estate Arm Lunds Divialo National Real Estates Association of Canada Unitedtates Baltimore P.M. Plaher Toronto W. Lawson Stewarttown John Presswood Glenwilliams Ontario

Oakville News Shrink Wraps Sighs and Sagas in Local Life

Oakville notes report Samuel Sharpe recovering from an illness after a recent adventure. Mrs. John A. Chisholm remains in a Los Angeles hospital for several weeks. Residents arrive home from California as a shed fire destroys a rear outbuilding. A weekend visitor from Muskoka and a motor trip to Cleav ehurst mark local travel. A fatal motorcycle accident on Dundas Highway claims a Swiss native, Gunday Atah, with immediate death. Local families plan short North Bay trips and Muskoka visits as town life continues with church and school activities.

Samuel Sharpe John A. Chizholm Fe Los Angeles Cal BP. Chisholm Hmlly" Chisholm Henneth Hammond Cleavenhurat Muskoka Beach Grant Campbel Moffat Oakville Lord Nessborough N. T W. A. McCrimmon Wwfl Nortzberg Appleby School Dundas Guntay Ataht Switzerland Elton McLean Sunnyview Atar Reto

Dublin School Report Page Reflects Local Students and Visitors

The page lists students in various grades with names like Hearyleo Melly Viale Mobart and Willie Waldle and notes many local and visiting residents. It mentions teachers, such as E. Young, and reports on family visits by Myr and Mrs Nolaan Lobliaan, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, and others. A large crowd attended a Brookville Hall dance, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos Morton from Toronto are settling in their new home.

Bautaling Sr IV Hearyleo Melly Viale Mobartaan Willie Waldle Winter Wehddbat Mary Robertean Alex Waldle Frances Mullin Dorothy Rank Til Alex Brank Cufard Webster John Drake Annty Kelly Jedda Meyer Wille Kuenle Yaubefielma Matty Qgutts Oven Bully Roburtaan Hetty Wirkholder Verna Web Uler Kana Fyrgys Rachal Mullin Dorothy Sterle Paul Drake Atmany Acton Telenedkt Nolaan Lobliaan Norval Dun MckHwep James Cooper Brookville Hall Thos. Morton Toronto

Lockwood concert draws crowd and home news updates

The Oldwens' Committes of the Toy Scouts hosted a Thursday concert with the Nockwoul Orchestra and local acts, netting 46 at the door. The program featured music, recitations, a tariff debate, and performances by ladies quartettes and Boy Scouts. Also reported are church events, farewells, moves, and local business updates in Guelph area.

Oldwens Toy Scouts Nockwoul Orchestra Myr Donald Mclntyre Guelph John A. Little Churmuy Palle Village Trustees Ladles Quartette Mra. Ayles Mra J. Ryles Migs D. McIntyre Womansong Society of the United Church Simonly Eden Mills W. 1 McCracken Wilbur Comer Montreid Red Lambert Walkerton Tabor F. Lambert Jas. Douglax Hamilton Lorne Dietz Wm. Burness Hay Toronto W. Y. McCracken A. EL Rudd Gordon Moore Milroy Teudd Radon WY. Powren Dundas Johnston Swewat Elmese J. Dickell Stratford George Nelson Oligu Mila Ernnest Hart Malcolm Smith Woodbridge David’ Royce Milnes Yda and Helen Apant Alex, Gunter Friendy Springfield Mass John Bunter Construction O. N. BR Godson Contracting Co Here Acton

Local Church Service Draws Large Village Gathering

The community gathered Friday afternoon as Rev. O. G. Jones led preparatory services. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John White of California and Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMarline of Toronto. Mrs. Mary Watson returned from St Joseph’s Hospital for several months’ stay and others stopped by over the weekend. John Ware, who had a broken log brake last week, is progressing favorably.

McCracker Hookwoods O. G. Jone Will Biot Ghatham Nxolo John White Cnalifornia Dames White Frank Dorothy McMarlane Toronto Mary Watson Hillmallton W. A. Stewart Murl- Hum David Mackennisht Mir Wil Eld da Guelph Tid Harald McPhail Wea Whi Hug John Ware

Local Visitors and Sunday Guests from Multiple Towns

Mr Alex Suntor of Springfield and Mrs Loree visit writers and relatives including Mrs J Mheroherson visiting her mother Mrs John Cutting in Dundalk. Several families, such as the Mancos and Websters, host and visit in Oshawa Hillsburn Ospringa and Toronto connections.

Alex. Suntor Springfield Mays George Loree Mikes M. Suntor J. Mheroherson John Cutting Dundalk T. Hamilton H. Wancock Otanathuns Mancock Pearl Co

Wurlington Notes Local Moves and Lions Convention Part

Mr F W Templin has purchased Mrs Cranston’s corner property at Pearl and Caroline and moved to town. Lions Club delegates Smith Gibbon Williamson and Wiggins attended the District A Convention in St Catharines. Various residents toured and visitors from North Bay Sacramento Campbellville and Guelph were hosted by locals. A car collision injured Dr Gee and a companion in a broadside crash with a Hamilton driver. Lord Beauchamp’s guard of honor arrived at Marmilton with the Hith Royal Hamilton Twafhintry. Town Council limited business to skating rink funding paving adverts and trucking tenders with a request for a $400 band grant and instrument repairs.

FW. Templin Han Caledonia Hamilton Johny White Sacrajanento Caal Jame White Campbellville Mra Jane Allen Guelph Chas Weir Emerald Crescent Gee Ranshard Kia Arrow Escape Bering

Evangeline Statue Unveiling in Martinville Louisiana

Evangeline statue dedication will be part of a program at St. Martha Memorial Park Martinville Louisiana marking a return visit by Acadians from Grand Pre Montreal and Quebec. The event recalls descendants of those exiled from Nova Scotia to Louisiana bayous 116 years ago and includes a dinner on the Bayou bank.

Longfellow St. Martha Memorial Park Martinville Louisiana Acadiane Grand Pre Moneton Montreal Quebic Acadia Nova Scotiang Evangeline Ok Bayou

Hootons At Two Cents A Day Health Plan Promoted In England

Doctory in Exsex, England proposes a no medicin service for a high income earner and family at two cents a day per person. The plan offers a free basic cover for the man, his wife, and children, attracting many families to join.

Hootons Exsex England

Measurements of magnetic needle routes and late 17th century exploration

The article notes work mapping the magnetic needle in Canada tied to the Canadian Topographical Survey with explorers like Jacques Cartier and Sir Francis Drake cited. It reports Saskatchewan creamery production for the first four months totalling 4,491,004 pounds, up 81 percent from last year, and Alberta angling yields near 3,211,000 pounds in 1930, a sizable rise from 1920.

Canada Jacques Cartier St Lawrence Sir Francis Drake Yanttie John Davis David Stralt WiNam Valin Saskatchewan

B D Rachlin And Co Announces New Store Alterations

B D Rachlin and Co announces alterations in two new Starkman Block stores next to Carrolls store. Summer Stock lines are arriving daily.

Starkman Block Carroll

Clothing for the Whole Family Ad

An advertisement touts complete outfits for men women and children with clothing boots and shoes and high quality merchandise.

New Ladies Dresses Arrive In Fine Pastel Shades

In the Ladies' Department this week a fine assortment of ladies dresses in pastel shades has been added. Styles are of the latest design and quality and price are left to your judgment.

Ladies Sport Shoes Arrive in Sandals and Brogues

A new line of sport shoes for ladies arrives in the Ladies Department featuring sandals and brogues. Emphasizes best quality and value, inviting customers to sample the updated footwear selection.

Men’s Department grows with sport shoes and dresswear

A store promotes its Men’s Department adding a net of sport shoes and dressy footwear. The section will expand with clothing and furnishings daily to complete the stock.

New Acton Store Invites Browsing and Meet You

A newcomer opens in Acton’s shopping centre inviting shoppers to browse its stock with no obligation to buy. The message emphasizes meeting customers and getting acquainted in a welcoming storefront setting.

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Acton Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Sunday services at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m with Rev MacKay of Elmstead Nova Scotia. Sunday School at 10 00 a m. The School Please on July 1 a Wednesday. Evening services by The Minister at 12 00 a m and 7 00 p m. B Y P U meets Monday 8 00 p m Juniors Tuesday 6 00 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Everybody Welcome.

MacKay Elmsdule Nova Bootle Barvica

Local Notices and Classified Fragments From Ontario

A collage of short notices includes room rentals and help wanted ads, acknowledgments for sympathy after a death, and poultry chick listings. Names and places such as Fergus Ontario appear among bereavement thanks and sales pitches.

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