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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
4
Local Visitors Drop in for Sunday at Toronto Homes
Mr and Mrs Prank Manton Jr and Mrs Gertrude Amshaw of Toronto visited with Mr and Mrs Arthur Swackhamer. Mr and Mrs James Marshall of Brampton visited at Mr and Mrs John McLeam’s home. Also Mr Bert Binclair and friend of Georgetown called there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Manton, Jr
Gertrude.amshaw
Toronto
Arthur Swackhamer
James’ Marshall
Brampton
John McLeam
Bert Binclair
Georgetown
LIMEHOUSE May Report Cards Reveal Honor Roll Names
The month of May report for 8. S. Nod, Lamehouse lists only students with 60 percent or higher. Honorees include Eva McDonald, Dorothy Cleave, Myrtle Parnell, Helen Devereaux, Harold Brown, Gwendolyn Hil, Dorothy Tyers, Alex Wright, Inez Scott, Jean Parnell, Grace Beerman, Lilian Johnson, Shirley Wright, Ruth Norton, Ronnie Davies, plus Primer Jim Stirkpatrick and Kenneth Beerman. Teacher Meryl E. Grindell.
Quiet Rockwood Wedding Links Families in May Ceremony
Miss Edna Vera Dres married William Grey Johnston in Rockwood at the bride’s mother’s home with Rev. W J Taylor officiating. A reception followed and the couple left for a honeymoon to Hamilton Buffalo Syracuse and other points. The bride wore powder blue silk and crepe while the groom’s mother and bride’s mother wore black silk and chiffon. A wedding shower and class presentation preceded events. Other community notices include church meetings visitors and local society reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockswood
Edna Vera
Rose “L. Dres
William Grey Johnston
Aston
R. L Johnson
W. J. Taylor
Iver
Carly
MC. Overholt
Toronto
Motor Tor
Hamilton
Buffalo
Syracuse
New York
Vermont
Montreal
Acton Ee
The
United Church
Edna V. Dyer
Centennial Memorial Service in Erin Union Cemetery
A memorial service will be held at Caningsby United Church in Hillsburg on Sunday July 2 at 2 30 p m. in standard time. Also notes of visits and social news from Acton Swastika Beach Hespler and nearby communities with health and reunion announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Union Cemetery
Caningsby United Church
George Somerville
Acton
Wallace
Matheson
Grange
Cheyne
Wil
Maude Cheyne
Fred_Oakes
Eramosa
Swastika Beach
Hillsburg
Georgetown Lions Club Hosts Open House at Hotel McGibbon
Georgetown residents and friends filled the dining room at Hotel McGibbon for an open house hosted by the Lion's Club of Georgetown. Local clergy and residents, including Rev. John Waldie, Rev. A N Frith, and Rev R W Rumley, attended church events and visits in nearby towns.
Mil ton social notes and local election results update
Milton residents visit relatives and celebrate milestones as Laurene Galbraith completes a year at Toronto University. Lillian Rush wed George Hulls in Milton as daylight saving time is set to start June 11. Halton Liberal Conservative meeting elects W. S. Davis president and announces officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Liberal-Conservative Association
W. 8. Davis
Oakville
Sam Kirk
Geogetown
Lloyd Dingle
Burlington
Geo. E. Elliott
Milton
R. K. Anderson
M. P
Champion
Community Notes From Crews Corner Events
Local readers report a social scene at Crews Corner with Ober dey Mrs Oberfoy Mes Bovitson and Mrs W BR Onield in attendance. Mrs Flatcoriteh mourns a recent death while Ms Myrtle-Aisdrle travels from Portity. Jerry Taylor and Miss Black visit relatives as Miss Black’s mother Mrs James Black hosts guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ober
Oberfoy
Bovitson
W. BR. Onield
Piatford
Richie
Jerry Taylor
Myrtle-Aisdrle
Portity
Jamd
BL Cripps
McTntosh
Black
James Black
NASSAGAWEYA WEATHER AND COMMUNITY NOTES
A Sunday wind storm damaged a Knatchbull stable by tearing off its roof and felled trees. Arthur Nightingale installed a maple kitchen floor this week. Fall wheat looks promising and hay yields appear strong. Trustees of S S No 0 re engage Mary I McPhedran of Brookville as teacher for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wfroy
Knatchbull
Arthur Nightingale
Nassagaweya
Mary I. McPhedran
Brookville
Oakville News Briefs Include Notables Home and Travel
Oakville reports holiday visits by George G. Coote M P and Rev Father C W Brohman new Oakville pastor. Local residents pass exams at Ontario College of Education and Toronto University. Coal ship C W Cadwell unloads 660 tons for Marratt firm. Miss Jessie Johnston and others complete exams. Local strawberries sold by J L Hewson as early berries appear. Welcoming Rev C Nicoll at Knox Church follows induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Coote
Macleod
Alberta
R. H. Archibald
Ontario College of Education
Science of
C. ‘W. Cadwell
Marratt
Trafalgar
Jessie Johnston
University
Formosa
Oakville Parish
J.L. Hewson
T. C. Hagaman
Knox Presbyterian Church
Oakville
Community Notes Touch Visits and Local Achievements
Mr and Mrs Arrowsmith visited Mrs Swackhaner this weekend Rev J W and Mrs Kitching called at the Parsonage this week Mr and Mrs Franklin of the Toronto Police Force toured Limehouse and hope to return soon Mrs Forsythe of Manitoulin arrived after thirty years Her brothers John and Albert Meredith and Mrs Jas Grant remain Here Mrs W Mitchell returns from Indiana where a Meredith led estate sale may bring settlers a share Prize winners from Limehouse school Dorothy Johnson Helen Devereaux Harold Brown will compete at Burlington WCTU County Convention Myrtle Parnell who won a Georgetown elocution silver medal goes for a gold medal Rev Geo I Stephenson will assume duties in Limehouse July first United Church and Presbyterian services are set for June 18 and June 25 respectively The note ends with a quip about cloud gaze and homely flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowsmith
Swackhaner
J. W
Kitching
Franklin
Toronto
Limehouse
Forsythe
Manitoulin
Harry Brown
John
Albert Meredith
Jas. Grant
W. Mitchell
Indiana
Meredith
Limehouse School
George‘town
Dorothy Johnson
Helen Devereaux
Harold Brown
Burlington
Myrtle Parnell
Georgetown
Geo. I. Stephenson
Gems of Thought and Moral Maxim Anthology
A compilation of short maxims and quotes on virtue, love, forgiveness, courage, and social courtesy from Emerson, Cato, Keynes, and others. The selections urge facing hardship, shedding grudges, acting with self restraint, and valuing sincerity as the basis of lasting friendship.
Erin Area Social Notes and Local Refreshments
Erin residents share visits from Toronto relatives and updates on health. Mrs Delaney, seventh line, improves after paralytic stroke. Jas Ferguson improving after cataract eye surgery at Guelph General Hospital. McArthur family moves to former Randall residence Brampton. Justice family and Mary McMillan join Toronto friends. Thomas Binnie had appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital. Mrs Donald McLaren injures left ankle in a strange twist. Wellington Lodge 271 A F and A M members visit Scott Lodge 421 Grand Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Overland
Toronto
Jas. Delaney
Jas. Ferguson
Guelph
McArthur
Brampton
Justice
Clayton Justice
Mary McMillan
Mary McKinney
Sunda
Thomas Binnie
Wellington Lodge
Erin
Scott Lodge
Grand Valley
Ballinafad Visitors and Church Picnic Planned in Guelph
Mr and Mrs Bert Rogers hosted friends in Guelph during the week. Miss Ida Benhett of Ghelott visits Miss Annie Shortill. Mr M Campbell called on friends in Toronto Sunday. United Church Sunday School holds a park outing in Guelph on Saturday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rogers
Guelph
Arls
Ida Benhett
Ghelott
Annie Shortill
M. Campbell
United Church Sunday Schoool
Burlington Xtra reports on local events and changes
The Gazette notes Daylight Saving Time begins and rural areas stay on standard time. Local trips include Rev Oliver R Maude and family to Alberta and Gordon Cogley visiting from San Francisco. The Public School Board approves renewed teaching contracts saving $1 540 from the 1932 list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Colin Smith
Oliver R
Maude
Shirley
Ruth
Alberta
Bronte
Gordon Cogley
San Francisco
Ottawa
Rele
Henry
Board Room
Linking Work to Ambition in Daily Effort
The text contrasts daily work with ambition, warning that without a clear connection between current actions and goals, ambition remains daydreaming and work becomes drudgery. It urges aligning present tasks with aspirational aims for meaningful progress.
Ministerial Talk Promotes Theme Somebody Always Pays
The 7 00 p m broadcast features a sermon titled Somebody Always Pays inviting broad audience to attend with welcoming message.
Wanted Farm Near Acton Rockwood Georgetown or Guelph
Advertises for a farm adjacent to Acton Rockwood Georgetown or Guelph seeking purchase via exchange for a modern six room brick house with water heating oak floor sun room and mortgage free status. Open to cash difference. 502 BOX 65 FREE PRESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Rockwood
Georgetown
Guelph
Free Press
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Guelph Hospital
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Ontario
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Herald
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Laurene Galbraith
R. B. Galbraith
Toronto University
A. S. Chambers
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John A. Rush
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N. Y
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R. Carey
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Jian Maclaren
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United Church of Canada
L. Poole
B. D. Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Willows Street
F. E. Holmes
Vanatter Fox Farm
Linham
R. W
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Brock Avenue
Johnstone & Rumley Home
Tait Optical CO
Optometrists
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Optometrist
Resid
J. Wood
General Insurance Life — Fire
John Wood
Bhone
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