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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
5
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A large crowd attended the service at CREWSON'S CORNERS church on Sunday. Visitors included Mr William Nickel from Kitchener and Miss Cripps. Mr Tyler visited Bobcaygeon and Dunsford, while Mrs McIntosh and Miss Cripps called on Georgetown friends. Howard Parker has been hospitalised in Guelph.
Campbellville reports Rev C Horace Kay of Boston led Sunday service at St David’s Church with solo by R Elliott formerly of the village. Locals attended Ebenezer Sunday School Convention, Kilpride Women’s Institute met with speaker Miss Ethel Chapman. Norman Murray spent weekend at Lake Huron cottage. Ladies’ Aid held meeting and garden party planning.
The Knatchbull group of the Women s Missionary Society at Ebenezer Church held a quilting bee at Mrs Talbot s home to finish a quilt for a westbound base sent by Guelph Presbyterial. Corwhin group met at Mrs Stephen Mew s home midweek. visitors included Mrs T Sherwood of Guelph. Local and regional visits noted from several families as crops benefit from recent showers and turnip sowing begins due to rains.
The Limehouse church marked its ninth anniversary with two services led by Rev. Fiddis of Guelph and Rev. Irwin of Milton. Attendance was strong and the choir received praise. Next Sunday features anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church with speaker Rev. H. L. Bennie and a male quartet from Acton. The District Women’s Institute annual meeting was held at Ashgrove with Mrs. Gowdy re-elected president. The report notes favorable crop weather and local road incidents, including a minor collision near Lindsay’s.
Erin Foreman of Toronto visits relatives in the area with her parents the Rev and Mrs Foreman. Ella Leitch returns to Toronto after vacation with her sister Mrs D D Sinclair. Rev J A Grant and Mrs Grant with Mr J A Cetherwood depart on a motor trip to the United States and Mexico. E Hogg D Harrison of Toronto and R Coburn of Alma visit Mrs D D Sinclair and Will Sinclair. Wm Beers of Belfountain announces the engagement of his daughter Jessie Reta to Archie Andrew Lawr of Cheltenham. Marriage planned in June.
Rabbi Jacob Hisen of Edmonton visits Georgetown as a former local boy. Mr and Miss Pettit and Miss Mary Edith Pettit return from Albany Georgia after winter in the South. Mr and Mrs St Thomas Smith of St Thomas visit with Mr and Mrs Joan McBean then plan a summer at the Isle of Sky Scotland. Captain and Mrs Poulton receive orders to farewell Georgetown Corps Salvation Army at month end. Congratulations to Toronto University students W A Devereaux S Silver Tim Ryan and Eben Frith plus Glen Ryan for Lycia College BA from Montreal University Herald.
Milton Gowland recovering well after appendectomy at Galt Hospital on Tuesday. Dear Jr and Bowring report minor incidents. Bowring’s Plymouth Rock hen laid seven eggs. Russell Snider charged with intoxication and reckless driving after April 1934 Dundas Highway crash. intoxication dismissed, reckless driving guilty with $150 fine and costs.
Burlington report covers W J Gash family leaving for England to take up residence and Dr N H Mitchell’s fishing trip at North Bay. Harry Shayler returns from Vancouver after 25 years. Ontario Firemen’s Assoc. exec meeting in Ingersoll plans August convention. J B Lake and family en route to Hamilton for nurses graduation. Burlington Water Commission pushes $120 100 debentures and buys a water tank at Freeman. High School Board approves a new stoker and heating rework costing $1 287 plus $189 for redistribution.
The St Johns A P A held a June social in Orange Hall with chair J Brown. Minutes were read and adopted, games and dancing followed a lunch, and the meeting closed with the National Anthem. A Peel Deanery Y P A picnic at Huttorsville saw members win in the Elopement Race. Mrs J Wilgoon visited from Toronto. W Lawson added a new barn. S S No 6 pupils attended a Milton Public School meet.
Tony Minns of Cambridge England visits Oakville with Herbert Merry while Rev J W Stewart conducts Sunday services at St John United Church. Attendees at Brantford United Church Conference include Rev E O Seymour A H Lyle and W S Savage. J R Dunn and spouse stay at Strand Palace London en route to a continental month. A sedan driven by Wilbert Smith struck Dave bhcock’s coupe at Church Thomas intersection about 7 PM Wednesday.
A large turnout attended a Rockwood Town Hall meeting in support of Dr George Mc Quibban with speakers including Beecher Parkhouse of Fergus and Dr Abbott of Erin. The town celebrated Anniversary services at United Church with Rev McDonald of Galt and a Rockwood male quartet.
Mrs. May of Little Current spent the weekend visiting with her sister Mrs. Frank Binnie and other friends in the district. Miss Roszell of Puslinch visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Duncan Ferguson. Visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr A Soper included Mr Fred Bonathan of Georgetown Mr and Mrs A Kanna win Mr T Kennedy and Mr T Moffat of Acton Miss Beatrice Bailey Mr and Mrs Walter Kentner and babe of Shelburne Mr and Mrs J W Cushiee Mr and Mrs Will Meyes of Toronto. Alfred Soper is again confined to his bed.
Sunday service at the local Presbyterian Church featured Rev. Edward Lee of Alberta. The Women’s Institute discussed Education with talks from Mrs. Abbott and Miss Nellie Webb. Miss Foreman and Mrs Van Norman performed. A Coningsby softball team defeated the local school, and several community members were noted at gatherings in Port Dover Kitchener Erin and Elora.
PLEASED ALI describes Jane distressed as the cavalry regiment asks for a lock of hair before they depart. A servant explains the soldiers wished to take a token, leaving Jane flustered by the unusual demand.
I express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during my husband’s illness and after his death. The sympathy, floral tributes, and helpfulness were deeply valued. The Acton Quartette’s singing was especially appreciated. Nice.
Mrs. W. H. Walker and Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Brown express deep gratitude for kindnesses shown during Mr. Walker’s illness and for the sympathy extended upon the death of their beloved husband and father. They thank all who offered comfort and will cherish the memories.
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