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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News Interesting Items From Various Centres

Sunday sermons by Rev. McLean from China impressed churchgoers. Tours and visits include Mr Tyler’s service station guests from Toronto and Troyal Oak. Dublin branch Women’s Institute met with Mrs. G Van Coven in charge. reports from Mrs. Y. Melanie on the Gregg Annual. Local social events featured instrumentals, woodland demonstrations, and a church gathering with fellowship on the lawn.

Dublin Women's Yualitute G. van Coven Y. Melanie Gheorggstown G. Robertson Nour Favortt Trownlow

Local notices from Halton and area highlighted by meetings

Mrs W Gowdy was elected vice president of Halton Women's Institute at the annual meeting. A parish group and youth attendees report, with John Packer winning a gold medal. Toronto visitors fished locally while Sunday fishing laws are urged to be followed as provincial rules ban it.

Toronto University Alex, Gravk Toronto Wallingfed Terra Cotta Ginedale Stewarttown Nshomnen

NASSAGAWEYA SOFTBALL WIN AT DARBYVILLE

The Whenever softball team beat Rockwood on Thursday at Darbyville. A return game is planned for Rockwood Thursday evening this week. Ebenezer United Church Weather Mission Band meets Saturday afternoon in the church parlor. Local visits include Mr and Mrs W F Darby of Knatchbull and the Wilsons of Knatchbull visiting loved ones in Loveville. Mrs Wm Diamond of Guelph visited relatives here. Residents express concern for Mr James Bloip you of Tottenham facing serious illness. Annual Public Reheoval plenica scheduled for end of next week to close the school term.

Rockwood Darbyville Ebenezer United Church W. F. Darby Knatchbull Stritude Loveville G. T. Wilson John King George Brokex Campballvilla Wm. Diamond Guelph Nussugaweya James Bloipyou Tottenhinn Nasangeweya Jung Uung W. I. McCracken McCracken Walkerton Fred Lambert Presbyterian Church Nell McLean McLean Andrew McLean Weston Dima McLean Jean Victorian Mission Band Women's Institute JB. O. Nelson A. Ruehle Robert Oustte Croft Cweorge Nelson Wire R. W. Rehardson Vineland Richardson Minn Kina M. Pearen Dundas George Watson Richard Harris Norwich Oxford County Scotland Mount Pleasant Brantford Valley Road United lOnarch Mim Royce

Local Social Notes and Tragic Train Death Reported

Community social calls include visits to Mount Pleasant and Orangeville households. A high school appointment brings Mildred Isell to Arthur High. A man named Thompson died after a train incident near a run station. A truck accident injures another man on a hill north of Credit River. Stanley Bird and sister-in-law Wilson were sentenced in Toronto for counterfeiting American currency.

Afr Arthur High Jar. A. ‘Thompson Honey Smith Cxtedon Credit, River Buxtoude Toronto Stanley Bird Christie Street Hospital Muriol ‘Wilson Detroit Fomnerly Erin Potioe Court Guelph Reformatory Advo

Local Society Notes From Acton District

Extended congratulations to Mr and Mrs Akitt on their marriage in Acton last week. Social visits include Mrs Grundy, Mrs Glewart and Mina Williams of Toronto. Sunday gatherings with D Glewart family and Mr and Mrs D Dickleton. Community dipping tank processed over 400 hogs. Webb reunion at Fork Erlu. Everton church Missianary factory meeting and convention report from Guelph. Victors in Guilph included N McKinnon and Lilia Tillisburg. Clayton Cooke attended brigade union in Brantford.

Akitt Emma Wilson Acton Clary Vine Hamilton Puslnah Webb Fork Erlu Albert McWnama Geo. Hobart l Everton Ada Gurrie Guelph Jonny Lovell N. McKinnon Lilia Tillsburg McKnnon Guilph Mint Kirkwood Clayton Cooke Ingrd Brantford

Oakville Notes Share Local Life And Movements

Oakville community circles report clergy transfers and visits as Rev W B Smith moves to Islington Church and Chief Kerris attends police chiefs convent in Montreal. Mrs W J Flouty visits her son W Byrnes Flouty, Miss Helen Smith returns from Virginia, and Mr and Mrs A F Husband move to Maple and Allan. Fruit growers predict a bountiful crop while winters were mild. Mrs W D Gregory hosts a garden party for the Waverley Old Girls. Chriding W Weddle and Milas Marjoria Thompson tour to Hampton for concerts. A.E. Scott recovers from a factory boiler incident and Mr Goldwin Thornton progresses after kerfout operation. Clergy Rev K B Seymour and Rev L Carpenter attend Tamillon Conference meeting in Cathuring. Mrs Kiok of Vancouver visits Ontario relatives. Friends celebrate Mrs Mary Lawrence's birthday.

W. B. Smith Gt. Jude's Church Collingwood Islington A.F. Husband I Maple and Allan Avenues W. A. Albertson Gregory Weddle Hamilton Goldwin “Thornton Lockwood Clinic KB. O. Seymour Prod L. .Carpenter Tit Cathuring Mis. Kiok Vancouver Ontario C. Wt. Eliott Douglas Avenue F Net Mary Lawrence Rocord

Teiwa Cotta Marriage Celebration at Tarra Cotta Home

A family gathering at the Tarra Cotta home of Mr Hugh Jackson saluted the marriage of Mr and Mrs Wrank Poster of Cheltenham. A chairman led speeches by Gordon Shirpe Joule McKeown Petri Foster Myrtle Kirby and Fred Sharpe. The couple received dining room furniture and a festive evening of toasts, lunch, and games.

Hugh Jackson Tarra Cotta Wrank Poster Cheltenham Gordon Shirpe Joule McKeown Petri Foster Myrtle’ Kirby Fred Sharpe Sarah Jackson Helen Frank Fanre Alex Jackson Tushingham Foster

Burlington News Roundup of Local Visitors and Events

Mrs Gee Harrly Caledonia spends week here with her son EL A Blessinger bride to be Kathleen Blessinger hosts friends during past week at Brant Inn luncheon Rusel BD Smith presented with smoking net O Th Koonhe returns from California plans to reside here Mrs Trone Walah and Miss Elmar Modoy take two week vacation in northern Ontario Ella J Job returns from five month trip to Vancouver California and other points Daylight saving begins next Sunday at midnight Horace Cleaver Red Cross hospital New Liskeard convocation scholarship awarded at Toronto University High school board vocational committee conference resolutions passed at Burlington town council meeting last Thursday night

O. Th. Koonhe California Ify Jand Trone Walah Elmar Modoy Ontario Aira Ella J. Job Vancouver Washington Aubra Cleaver Red Cross Hospital New Liskeard Toronto University Hurlington Gazette

Anniversary Services At United Church In Hockwoo

Sunday services at United Church were well attended with Rev Dr T Albert Moore in the pulpit. Presbyterians held Sunday School led by acting superintendent Anyi Carter due to Cyril Anderson’s California trip. Various local clergy and visiting members attended and society meetings across town. Government auditors visited to review township books while road work and amenities continued. communities observed warm fall activities and family visits.

United Church Malcolm Smith

Churchill Church to Withdraw Services Next Sunday

Churchill Church plans to withdraw services next Sunday due to the anniversary observance at Limehouse Church. The shift affects regular worship as the church adjusts to local commemorations and overlapping events.

Churchill Church Limehouse Church

Everton Visitors Reach Outlying Coterie at Fountain Home

A parade of visitors from Toronto Guelph Detroit and Mimico spent Sunday with Everton residents including Mr and Mrs Fountain Mrs Nicol and Mrs Loree. The group included Mr and Mrs Pryke and son Ray Mr and Mrs Wright and Dorothy and Bobbie Mrs J Maude Mary Maude and Lloyd Robertson. Local family ties traced to the late Plek er who left for the West over thirty years ago. Further visits included Mr Campbell Dunker from Toronto with Roy Hindley and others at the Everton home.

George Abbot Detroit Sro Birra Johni Stewart Edna Cole Was Douglas Doorgetown Joulin

Community Visitors and Local Notices In Town

Mrs Jessie Henderson of Winnipeg visits friends in town while Miss Tanuhel McDormid and Mr Wugh McChutth from Midland stop by. Mrs Warner Froure of Detroit visits his mother here, Pettit family returns from Georgia. Mr Gun Stewart of Japan, longtime Andgrove alum, visits after forty six years away. Aileen Moorening attends a recital at Wellconlun Club. Mrs J W Adams and Mrs Kennedy travel to Buffalo for graduation exercises. Mrs R J McGillivray of Bund River visits United Church Parsonage. John A McDermid to tour Ontario Quebec with Canadian Chautauqua crew. Hugh McNally recovering after appendectomy at St Joseph’s Guelph, near home Thursday. Jean Gertrude Adams earns nursing diploma at Thurvale University after Buffalo City Hospital training. Wiha Adams remains soprano soloist at graduation ceremonies.

Jessie Henderson Winnipeg Tanuhel McDormid Toronto Wugh McChutth Midland Warner Froure Detroit Cand Mies Pettit Min Mary Edith Pettit Morley Pettit Georgia Gun Stewart Japan Eee Min Aileen Moorening Group of Downs Maude Wingham Wellconlun Club J. W. Adams Kennedy Waffalo Baffalo R. J. McGillivray Bund River J. W. Rumley University of Thurvale Wiha Adams Horald

Milton News Notes and Widespread Visits

Milton society items describe Mrs. Smith of Detroit visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. Tinnant, along with local graduations from Brantford General Hospital. Mentions of resignations, ordinations, vacations, and a Brompton Legion banquet prompt regional social and ecclesiastical updates across Milton, Alma, Nimara Walls, and Bronte Street.

W. Hann Mises Marion Eleanor Clemer Buffalo Aone i Canadian Legion Milton J. M. Mackensley Hs Hepa

Matrimonial success and alimony claim described in survey

Readable fragments recount Ming a clever remark about a third marriage and alimony from two husbands. A line about Cassy Aled leaving everything to the bank appears, followed by a question about a generous act and a note that ten one children are mentioned.

Ming Cassy Wais

Slats Diary Reveals School Life and Local Incidents

A diary entries from Slats recount daily life and mishaps during a week. The child notes classmates, a teacher applicant, a new baby nearby, and stray incidents like being hit by a bat. He mentions friends, family visits, a doctor visit, and a troubling incident involving Jim Bunch.

Not the King of Markamen Bealdes and the royal marksman

An excerpt contrasts King George V with Edward VI as ardent shooters. Diary entries from August 12, 1911 note the king’s prowess at Bradey Royal grouse shooting, ranking him among Britain's top six guns. Anecdotes recount Balmoral and Balmoral guests, Queen Alexandra and the chief secretary, behind the scenes during hunts.

Bealdes George V Edward VI Henry W. Lucy Bradley Royal Qipen Stiarl de Grey Dirrwll

Hotel Ad Puzzles Readers With Odd Room Offer

A quirky mystery unfolds as an ad hints at a hotel feature labeled rooma and up. One reader recalls paying for a dollar room and staying awake all night, sparking curiosity about the establishment’s true meaning and services.

Tye

Professionally Assisted Question About Husband's Death

Mrs Donchgalowan asked if her husband died a natural death. She replied no Mo had a doctor, implying medical involvement or professional help in the death.

Sunday Services and Evening Sermon at Local Church

At 11.00 a m the minister preaches a sermon titled Bunnet ar Bean by a Convic with 7.00 p m The minister again speaks on The Wistfulness of the soul All are welcome. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12 noon.

Bunnet Ar Bean A Convic Miniater Junilors

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