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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
5
Ballinafad and Georgetown Guests During Weekend
Mrs. Charles Noble spent the weekend with friends in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Walter Kentner and baby Buddie of Shelburne visited Mrs E Kentner. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert McLeod of Woodstock and several Georgetown residents. Annie Shortell hosted visitors at her sister’s home. a fire damaged Mr Wm Harding’s seventh line house Sunday night. Rev Aitken attended Hamilton Conference in Guelph. Rain Monday aids pasture and spring grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noble
Toronto
Walter Kentner
Buddie
Shelburne
E. Kentner
A Soper
Robert McLeod
Woodstock
Maramot Glassey
Thos, Greaves
Alva Greaves
Kentner
McFarlane
Gwitzer
Georgetown
Will Shortell
Sinter
Mias
Annie—Shortel
Wm. Harding
David Jackson
Erin Village
Aitken
Hamilton
Guelph
Limehouse United Church anniversary and parish activities
Eden Mills notes detail the Limehouse United Church tenth anniversary events led by Rev R W Rumby and New GO Krighton with services in Georgetown and Waterdown. The district Women’s Institute annual meeting included reports, officer elections, and a dress parade, with plans for garden parties and a community program.
Bannockburn School May Standings Report
Bannockburn School releases May standings for Sr IV to Sr I classes. Notable scores include Jack Noble 72.5 and Lloyd James 72.4 in junior and senior divisions, with absences marked. Kathleen Beckett supervises as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn School
Jack Noble
Bill Crofts
Lloyd James
Irma Watson
Wi—Jean Scott
Edith Dehny
Norman McDonald
Clifford McDonald
Harold Boazel
Les Watson
Jackie Gordon
Anthony
Dorothy Shelbourne
Kathleen M. Beckett
Nassagaweya Notes Among Church and Family News
The Ladies Aid of Ebenemi United Church held their monthly meeting in the parlor with notable Yale attendance. A committee was formed to plan the annual garden party. Mr and Mrs Edward Byerman and family visited Ingersoll relatives over the weekend. Rains improved crops with brighter prospects for a good year. Well wishes flow to Mia Merwin J Wilton as she nears recovery at Nassagaweya. Ebenezer United Church will observe a ten year church union next Sunday morning with a special service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Norma Stephenson
Dennis Hin
Halton
Mrr
Thy Women’s Association
Cone
Limehouse United Church
United Churches of the Dominion
Ytew
Blephenson
Guelph
Hamilton
George ‘Taylor
Glenwilliams
George Taylor
Cecil Blythe
Misa Dorothy’ Wagataly
John Yaad
Mire
Wm. Ford
Helen
Detty Ford
Toronto
Limehouse
June Yich
Pisyleh
Nell *McPhail
Guelph Geeral
Waterdown
Tne Loneweniger
Women’s Institute
Eden Mills Town Hall
Alnging
Institute
R. F. McWilliams
Rockwood
Artsy
Jas
Barden Eden Mills
Brydon
Eramosa
G. B. Richards
Walker
Palframam
J. G. Fletcher
Ebenemi United Church
Yale
Edward Byerman
Ingersoll
Brookville
Mia. Merwin J. Wilton
Nassagaweya
Ebenezer United Church
Fire destroys historic home in Crewsdens Corners area
A Saturday afternoon blaze completely destroyed a wooden frame residence once among the district’s oldest homes. Neighbors helped salvage belongings but the house burned to the foundation. The fire was caused by overheated stove pipes, and owner Mannen expressed gratitude for community aid amid the loss to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mynnen
Mannen
Charles Gamble
Kea|more
Acton
Guthrie
Benny
Family visitors and gatherings across Ontario towns
Numerous residents from Galt Oakville Hanover Toronto London Niagara Falls and Hamilton spent holidays with relatives and attended events including the Union Church 100th anniversary. The report mentions trips to Quebec power plants and a Toronto hospital child recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sutton
Galt
Ko O G. Price
D.campbell
Hanover
W. Campbell
Mia
P. B. Lawrence
Caroline
Oakville
Susan M. Grbtin
John Homer
Toronto
Frank Homer
London
John Winter
Angus Macintyre
Niagara Falls
A. Thompson
David McMillan
Robert McEnery
W. PF. McEnery
M. ‘Thompson
Union Church
R. O. ‘Harris
Wm. Withers
Ramsey
Quebec
Gatineau
Beauhornots
Wallace Elgie
Elgie
Sick Children's Hospital
Advocate
District Annual at Fergus on Priday noted for WI attendance
Sixteen ladies of the Women's Institute attended the District Annual at Fergus on Priday. Mrs. Sinclair won second prize for her year’s report and several locals hosted visitors from Toronto, Guelph, Rockwood, and Brampton over the weekend. Communion Sunday at the Presbyterian Church saw two new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Fergus
Priday
8. Sinclair
Standish
Relatves
Toronto
Rockwood
Marjorie Aitken
Max Sutcliffe
Vera Tovell
E. Bennett
Guelph
McLean
Douglas Robertson
Jock King
Orton
A. Baptie
Harry Allan
Lor Penelong
Ness and Murray
George Robertson
Filton
D. Stewart
John Aitken
Andrew Aitken
J. McKinnon
Brampton
McKinnon
Presbyterian
Grant
Marion Ruth
Archie Smeluig, Jr
Ruby McDaniels
Albert McCutcheon
John Akilt
AdaillenaY Neleiborhood News oo 2 Pare
Five NO WONDER! Old Salt recounts a quake in New Zealand with a visitor asking about fear. The old sailor says the earth trembled more than he did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Rockwood Notes Highlight Local Theater and Church Activities
The Rockwood report covers Eden Mills Presbyterian play An Old Fashioned Mother performed by Young People with strong attendance and reception. It notes Town Hall trustee elections choosing R. F. Mcwillams and others, a United Church event honoring Miss Isabel Hawking before her wedding, and a wave of weekend visitors from Toronto Hamilton Buffalo and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boopla
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Ufe
Wilde
Presbyterian Church
Rockwood
R. F. Mcwillams
Walter
Kitching
Messrs
J .Y. Pasmore
William Harris
Thomas
Choly
T. YS
United Church
Isabel Hawking
Milas Hawking
Wil
Ella Hamilton
Hamilton
John Milne
Eden Mills
Jas. Hamilton
Eden Millis
Doris Royes
Toronto
D. Patterson
Fred Days
Wis Wath
Lynch
Baturlay
United Church Conference
Guelph
WW. YD. Livingston
Westpolt
Irwin
Milton
Daylight Saving Time Sunday School Easter Message
Sunday school session on daylight saving time from 10.30 a m to 11.30 g m featured the theme A Text for a Troubled Heart. Tuesday evening program listed by PU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Extensive clearing sale announced for Thomas Clark home
Thomas Clark of Main Street Rockwold will hold an extensive clearing sale of household effects on Wednesday June 12. Auctioneer R J Kerr Acton reachable by phone 36. Also notes a stray black yearling calf missing from Weis Hallett premises with contact Miss Yallett Erin MN Acton for information. Mr and Mrs TP Guthrie and Jumby thank friends for floral tributes and kindness after their mother and grandmother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clark
Main Street
Rockwold
R. J. Kerr
Phone
Acton
Weis Hallett
Yallett
Erin
M.N. No. 3
Camd OY
Mre
Guthrie
Jumby
N. . McLain
Waller Wheeler
Geventh Line
Erainosa
Everton
G. T
Roy Hindizy
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Ballinafad
The
United Church Harmony Club
Canada
Dominion
Georgy Lewis
M. Palframan
W. Hodgkinson
Miss Jeffrey
Astorical
A. Anderson
Campbell
Teorey Board
Colloton
Provincelal
Miks Hortop
McPhail
R. Williamson
Utoka
Air. Lawley
Institute For the Blind
Whi. Early
Wm. McLean
A. F. McWilliams
Rockwood Branch
Mre. R. Williamson
Utokay
Mra. Bulframan
Riveride
Trasher
Miay J. Arias
Royal
Blanding Committee
Ducaton
Mira
W. Wodykinson
Riveralila
T. Shewart
Royals Publicity
Mids
Eden Mills Indiew
Bannockburn
Capitol Theatre
Joan Blondell
Glenna Farrell
Hugh Hebert
George O’brien
OUR Gang
Jerin
Ospringe
Gracia
Gracia Orthopaedic Shoes
Wea Ruge
B. D. Rachlin
E. Harrop
Gore_District Mutual Norwich Union
Canadian Fire Ynomrance
the Alliance Assurance Co
Castada Assurance Company
the Merchants Casualty Co
Portage-la-Prairis Mutual
Pearl Laundry
LUX Beauty
Woodbury’s
Lifebudy
Barr
Young People's Society
Ben Mosking
IE. M. Stark, R.D
Rachlin’s
Kitchener
Stratford
Windsor
Detroit
Chicago
OSHAWA _ PETERBORO
Kingston
Ottawa
Montreal
Central
Ontario Bus Lines Limited
WW. Wiles
Standard Ctradia
New Hampshire
Keds
Mbox
Yemuala
Jervey
Esame
N. H
Bray Chick Hatchery
Religious
United Ghureh
Jaeiik
Bower Avenue
Myr. P. O. Rhynas
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. BE Ie
M. An. Mintter Manse Wise
BE. Holmes
J. Massey
Jersey
Watkins
Carl Kentner
Thursa
Join Donnell
Chassia
Vannatter- Fox Farm
Nn. J. Herr
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