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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

11

Neighborhood Chat From Nearby Centres and Visitors

Community notes tell of Rev McLean in China delivering a forceful sermon and singing Chinoke hymns at the church. Social items list visits by Mr Tyler, Mr Nash of Toronto, Mr Crowson, Mr Ingly, and Mr Cottrell. Upcoming church service to be led by Burlingham. Dublin YWCA notes, Mrs G Roberton presiding, and a lesson on banners. Visitors from Detroit and Royal Oak observed at Mrs F H Adlon and WM Allan homes, with Mrs Ys Allan recovering from illness.

McLean China Barbara Plank Charles ‘Tyler Nash Toronto Tyler Fred Crowson George Ingly Charles Cottrell

Halton Women’s Talent Mix at Annual Meeting

Mrs W Gowdy elected vice president of Halton Women’s Talttute at the annual meeting. Lottie Evans among new Danidlings of East Wind sor. A member attended Oakville county convention. John Packer competed for the gold medal. Mrs WR G Agnew earned MA at Toronto University convocation. Torontonian visitors fished locally. Authorities warn Sunday fishing prohibited by provincial law.

WR. G. Agnew Toronto University Alex, Gravk Toronto Wallingfid Terra Cotta Ginedase Stewarttown Mhornen

Nassagaweya News Roundup and Local Notices

The Whenever softball team defeated Rockwood last Thursday at Darbyville with a return game planned in Rockwood this Thursday evening. Ebenezer United Church Weather Mission Hand to hold a monthly meeting Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs W F Darby of Knatchbull visited relatives in Lounville on Sunday. Mr and Mrs G T Whiton and family of Knatchbull and John King with Mr and Mrs George Brokex visited Campbvill a on Sunday 1st. Mrs Wm Diamond of Guelph visited Nassagaweya over the weekend. Friends mourn Mr James Elmip you of Tottenham formerly Nassangeweya, ill with pneumonia. Annual Public Aerial plenica planned for end of next week to close the school term.

Rockwood Darbyville Rockwool Ebenezer United Church W. F. Darby Knatchbull Loun~ville G. T. Whiton John King George Brokex Campballvilla Mrr Wm. Diamond Guelph Frands Nassugaweya James Elmipyou Tottenhinn Nasangeweya Jung Uung W. I. McCracken McCracken Walkerton Fred Lambert Presbyterian Church Nell McLean McLean i Andrew McLean Weston Dima McLean Jean Victorian Mission Band Women's Institute A. Ruehle Ju. Gray, Jr Dave Gleveland Mary Gray Toronto General Hospital Welen Richardson Croft Cweorge Nelson Yirgo R. W. Rehardson Vineland J. Wt. Richardson Minn Kina M. Pearen Divides Margaret’ Abo J. A Flowelling Iwos- Mtal Arthur George Watson Valley Road The United [Church Mim Royce

Village Scatterbrained Social Notes and Local Courts

An assorted survey of Mount Vorent and nearby towns recounts Sunday visits by HIN Afr and Mrs Westey Graham and others, along with a high school election result promising a $1,700 annual salary. A man died after a railway incident near the village station, while a Ford truck crash north of the Credit River prompted provincial authorities to intervene. In Guelph, Stanley Bird and Muriel Wilson, once Erin residents, were convicted for circulating counterfeit American money and sentenced to reform school terms.

Afr Westey Graham Arthur High Coo Jan. A. Thompson Iun Kor Myr Normaty Smith Cxtedon Credit River Toronto Stanley Bird Christie Street Hospital Muriel ‘Wilson Detroit Fomnerly Erin Poe Guelph Reformatory Advo

Local Social and Community Notes from Acton Area

Congratulations extend to Mr and Mrs HR Akitt for their marriage in Acton last week. Clary Vine Hamilton spent Sunday at Mrs Grundy's home. Mrs Glewart and Mina Williams visited with Mr and Mrs D. Glenart. Mr and Mrs Dickleson enjoyed Sunday at the parental home. Over 400 cattle dipped at the community dipping tank last week. Mr and Mrs J Webb and family attended the Webb reunion at Fort Erie. Mr and Mrs Albert McWmama and children of inline visited Geo Hobart's home. Monthly meeting of the Missionary Society of the Disciple Church Everton was at Ada Gurrie's home. A report on the Guelph convention was given by Mrs Johnny Lovell. Mr and Mrs N McKinnon and Lily Hillsburg visited with JA and Miss Kirkwood on Sunday. Mr Clayton Cooke attended the travel on the Ingrd Battalion reunion at Brantford.

Akitt Girs Emma Wilson Acton Clary Vine Hamilton Grundy Mins V Glewart . N Mina Willannie FR. N Oronto D. Glenart D. Dickleson Puwlah Afr J. Webb Webb Everton Mbo Ada Gurrie Guelph Jonny Lovell

Oakville notes of church moves and local events

Oakville items report Rev W B Smith reassigned from Collingwood to Islington Untlect Church while Chief Kerris attends a Montreal police chiefs convention. Mrs Flouty sails to visit her son. Miss Helen Smith returns from Virginia visit. Residents occupy Maple and Allan avenues corners. Fruit growers predict a large crop. blooming shows promise. Mrs W D Gregory hosts wardens party tomorrow. Miss Chriding Weddle and Miss Marjorie Thompson plan concert trips. A factory accident victim improves and plans to return home. Mrs Goldwin Thornton recovering after operation. Rev KB Seymour and Rev Prod Carpenter attend Hamilton conference. Mint Olmot visiting Ontario relatives. Birthday greetings reach Mrs Mary Lawrence.

B. Smith St. Jude's Church Collingwood Islington Kerris Montreal Chiefs of Police W. J. Flouty Wodnoulay W. Byrnes Plenty Helen Smith Wirginia F. Husband Maple and Allan Avenues W. A. Albertson W. D. Gregory Weddle Hamilton Barket Factory Wat Goldwin “Thornton Lockwood Clinis KB. O. Seymour Carpenter Twamillon Lit. Catharines Mint Kmolt Vancouver Viniioe Ontario C. Wt. Mott Douglas Avenue F Net Noar W Mrn Mary Lawrence Rocord

Marriage Celebration for Mr and Mrs Wrank Poster at Cheltenham

A family gathering at Terra Cotta near Hugh Jackson hosted by Gordon Sharpe extended good wishes to newlyweds Mr and Mrs Wrank Poster of Cheltenham. Speakers included Joule Mekkeown Petri Foster Myrtle Kirby and Fred Sharpe. Helen and Frank were noted as guests.

Hugh Jackson Mra Wrank Poster Cheltenham Gordon Sharpe Joule MekKeown Petri Foster Myrtle’ Kirby Fred Sharpe Sarah Jackson Bear Helen Frank Helen

Burlington Notes and Social Items in Gazette

Mrs Gee Harrly Caledonia spends week here with her son HL A Kathleen Blessinger a bride to be entertained by friends during past week Regular luncheon of the tions club at Brant Inn last night Russell BD Smith presented with a smoking net Mr Koonhe returned from California purchased property in town Trone Walah and Miss Elinor Modoy left for northern Ontario trip Ella J Job returned home from five months trip to Vancouver California Washington Daysight saving to begin Sunday midnight Milas Aubra Cleaver Red Cross hospital New Ulsheard spent Tuesday at home Toronto University convocation hospital scholarship presented Passing of resolution to seek conference of high school Board and vocational committees and new milk peddling licenses required at Burlington regular town council meeting last Thursday night.

Koonhe California Ify Jand Trone Walah Elinor Modoy Ontario Aira Ella J. Job Vancouver Washington Milas Aubra Cleaver Red Cross Hospital New Ulsheard Toronto University Hurlington

Anniversary Services and Community Notes In Oxford Village

Sunday services at United Church recalled anniversary observances led by Rev. Dr. T Albert Moore while Rev. Mr Melby of Halifax preached at the Presbyterian Church. Various locals joined meetings, visits, and social events at churches, including Women’s Missionary Society and Victorian Mission Band gatherings. Government auditors visited township offices, and road work and local travels were noted across nearby towns and gardens.

United Church T. Albert Moore Mr. Melby Halifax Cyril Anderson Californis Ray Carter Anderson Malcolm Smith

Churchile Services at Churchill Church Withdrawn Next Sunday

Churchile Church announces withdrawal of services next Sunday due to anniversary events at Gimehouss Church. The change affects regular schedules and local worshippers are advised to note the alteration in timing.

Churchill Church Gimehouss Church

Everton Visits and Connects Across Towns in Sunday Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Pryke and son Ray join Toronto visitors at the Fountain Nicol and Stephana homes in Mimico and nearby areas. Detroit guest George Abbot and others visit Everton residents while Edna Cole and her son Douglas spend the weekend with her parents.

Campbelll Dunker Toronto Roy Hindley Everton PL Ucker West W. Anderson Guelph J. Hindley J. Hindley. Mr. and Mrs. George Abbot Detroit Etra Johni Stewart Edna Cole Douglas Doorgetown Joulin

Local notes from Georgetown and district visitors

Georgetowns residents and visitors feature in town notices. Mrs Jessie Henderson of Winnispeg Miss Yanuhel McDormid and Mr Wugh McChatth of Midland and Detroit visit friends. Families Pettit and Morley Pettit return from Georgia wintering. Mr Gun Stewart of Japan, an old Andgrove boy, visits after forty six years. Aileen Moore participates in a recital with Maude Wingham at the Wellconluan Club. Mrs R I McGillivray of Bund River visits at United Church Parsonage. John A McDermid to tour Ontario and Quebec with the Canadian Chautauqua. Hugh McNally recovering after appendix operation at St Josephs capital Guelph. Miley Jean Gertrude Adams earns diploma at graduation exercises. Adams has been soprano soloist since hospital entry three years ago.

Jessie Henderson Winnispeg Yanuhel McDormid Toronto Wugh McChatth Midland Warner Froure Detroit Miles Pettit Min Mary Edith Pettit Morley Pettit Georgia Gun Stewart Japan Eeel Minn Aileen Moore Ming Group of Tongs Maude Wingham Wellconluan Club J. W. Adams Mra. Wi Kennedy Buttalo Buattalo City R. Is. McGillivray Bund River J. W. Rumley United Church Hugh McNally WL YY Morrow St. Joseph’s VY Guelph Miley Jean Gertrude ‘Adams Hultale City University of Tutto Wiha Adams Herald

Milton Area Briefs Reflect Local Movements and Graduations

Milton notes show Mrs. Smith of Detroit visiting a sister-in-law, Brantford General Hospital graduates including Mblu Coelesty Ford, and resignations at St Catharines Collegiate. Various local residents attend ordinations, Alma College graduates, and motor trips to Buffalo while two Omagh girls earn nursing degrees. The Canadian Legion banquet prompts enthusiasm from Milton delegates and Mayor Mackengley.

Smith Detroit Mises Marion Eleanor Clements W. 8 Cluments Mra M. Clements Miltan Robt Wilton Niagara Walls N. Yu Thomas Bronte Street Jock Bord Tarnvwell So Emory Lowville Buffalo Trumpton Aene i Canadian Legion Milton J. M. Mackengley Canadian Legion

Matrimonial Tale of Three Marriages and Alimony

A carnival of gossip notes Ming a clever talker declares that she has married a third time and now gathers alimony from two former husbands. Cassy Aled is said to have left all to the bank home after a gentleman named Tonver. The chatter mentions eleven children and a bustling domestic scene.

Ming Cassy

Slats Diary of a Rural Kid Chronicle Fragment

Fragments from Slats diary recount daily school routine, family visits, a new baby announcement, playground mischief, a bat injury, fishing plans, a doctor visit for Virgil Benson, and a troubling report of Jim Bunch involved in a shooting at his mother in law. The entry preserves youthful voice and dated days of the week with names and local details.

Tennle Lakes Mra Lenecie Lakes Terehouns Ottomobael Hk Jenkina Anny Tony Min Khae Wennday Virgil Benson Virgo Jim Bunch Falo

Not the King of Marksmen Beales tale of royal shooting prowess

A clipped diary excerpt contrasts King George V and his father King Edward VI in sport and skill. It notes George V’s renowned marksmanship, with an August 12 1911 reference to his grouse shooting at Blan­dley Royal, and recalls Queen Alexandra’s gentle rebuke to the shy Chief Secretary during Balmoral visits.

Bealdes George V Edward VI Henry W. Lucy Brandley Royal Marals Qipen Yili Majesty

Mystery Solved by Rousing Entertainment Ad Lapses

A quirky transcription shows a hotel advertisement misdescribing rooms with suggestive phrasing. The reader riffs on prices and staying all night, highlighting linguistic confusion in the ad copy.

Professionally Assisted Husband Death Questioned

A quip ends a newspaper snippet where Mrs Donwigglowan reflects on her husband Mo's death noting he had a doctor. The brief exchange implies inquiry into whether the death was natural and hints at possible medical involvement.

Mrs

Sunset or Been by a Convict and The Wistfulness of the Soul

Church services list for Sunday includes 11.00 a.m. minister with subject Sunset, or Been by a Convict. Noon Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m. minister with subject The Wistfulness of the Soul. Everyone welcome.

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