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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
4
Brief items from nearby communities capture reader interest with notes on local events and upcoming activities. Short summaries highlight civic happenings and social notices across centers, inviting reader participation and awareness.
Campbellville plans a Saturday diamond matchup with Flambord after a holiday. Local residents include Miss A Walsh from Toronto visiting relatives, and many neighbors visiting relatives in Ingersoll Mountsberg and Toronto. The community notes social visits, family gatherings, and residents improving homes and hosting gatherings.
Local notes report Mr and Mrs McGowan visiting an ill father in Cooks town. The Women’s Institute hosted a meeting and picnic at Mrs Fred Brown’s home. Agnes Brooks reported on a Girls Conference at McDonald Hall Guelph and a purse was presented to Mrs Caldwell. The Heatley family reunion and United Church anniversary services were noted. Wild strawberries are in season at four boxes for twenty five cents.
The Ladies Ald Society of Eben Ezer United Church held a strawberry festival Wednesday evening with a good programme. Mr and Mrs J Y Norrish of Nassa gawaye are on a pleasure trip to the West and may visit the Pacific Coast. Several farmers joined the excursion to the O A C this week from the district.
Bannockburn Mr and Mrs A Marshall and babe of Erin plus Mr and Mrs Co Wilson and George of Ashgrove visited W McCulloughs on Sunday. Mr and Mrs ABock and family of Kitchener and Mr and Mrs Fred Talbot and Betty of Toronto visited over the weekend. Miss Helena Mann and K Beckett visited at Beckett s home in Puslinch. Wilson Wiley underwent an operation at Guelph General Hospital last week and is wished a speedy recovery. Olga Thomas RN is visiting her home at present.
Prominent visitors from Toronto Vancouver London and Brooklyn spent Sunday in Georgetown. The visit included Mr John Finley and his son Stanley Mrs Lovell Mrs Colman and families guests of local residents. Engagement announced for Marjorie Aileen Glass to George Lorne with marriage planned June 29.
Erin and Mrs N A Zimmerman and son Douglas along with Allan McMane of Milverton visited with Mr and Mrs R W Hull. Frank Hurren returned from Saskatchewan and is visiting relatives. F T Howell of Toronto visited friends here. Mrs Bush Huffman and John Bush returned to Toronto after visiting Erin friends. Neighbors offered help after a chimney fire at W E Crouch residence. J R Hamilton and family celebrated the twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Guelph Road home with relatives and friends.
Burlington notes report Mr and Mrs Richard Cole returning to New York after visiting relatives. BSL Robertson of Milton spent Sunday with Dr H A Robertson at Indian Point. Donald and Mrs Rae and Mrs Aynes attended the funeral of Mrs Ben Porter in Orillia. Mayor Rickman received an Executive EMI Association invitation for a Hamilton meeting. Chief Smith to accompany him. E Camp of Clark Avenue tends a white peony with 60 blooms. Water Commission to call tenders for a new reservoir with bids due June 30. John Enlow graduates B Sc in mining and metallurgical studies from University of Toronto and sails June 16 from Montreal to England. Henry Harris, former Burlington Intermediate Hockey member, marries Selena Bertha Mc Cauley of Caledonia at New Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. They plan a northern Ontario wedding trip and reside in Hamilton Garrette.
The Wellington county gathering met at United Church with delegates from Guelph Erin Hillsburg and Mount Forest. Morning sessions featured Rockwood and Guelph devotions and an address on the importance of little things by Mulholland Whitby followed by officer elections won by Mrs Short. Evening program included music and medals work as Rev J Little led prayers and Rev W J Taylor spoke.
The dialogue contrasts personal lineage with evolving policy as one speaker notes ancestors aboard the Mayflower. The other remarks that modern immigration rules have grown stricter, highlighting tension between heritage pride and current legal limits.
Georgetown defeats Acton 6 to 3 as nine hits face ten by Acton amid seven Georgetown errors. Waterhouse steals second and Holloway makes a superb seventh inning catch. Acton's batting averages show Holloway at .500 and Carmichael, Walters near .385. team hits average .311 with seven players over .300. Upcoming games: Acton at Georgetown and Milton at Oakville.
Mrs Ann Stull attended the Thompson reunion in Georgetown on Saturday. Mr Henry Preston and family of Glen Williams and Mr Len Harding of Georgetown visited on Sunday at Mr John Harding's home. Mrs Large visited last week at her daughter's home in Proton. Mrs Dan Campbell remains in critical condition at Guelph General Hospital. Several locals attended the funeral of the late Mr W H Smith in Acton on Monday.
Miss Laura Chisholm visits her brother Roy Chisholm in Sault Ste. Marie. Robert Ervin named caretaker of Milton Public Schools succeeding Ed Houston. Mrs J Jennings and Ruth of Acton visit Frank and Mrs Perry. Miss Marion Wallace of Toronto and Mr Fred Little of Milton engaged as Milton High School teachers. Trustees of Ash School Nelson Township vote on rebuilding after fire. tie leads to no immediate rebuild. Limestone School grants contract to Thos Ware of Campbellville for new building at 4100 dollars. Halton County General Sessions jury convicts William Jenkins of Oakville for assault. four months in Guelph Reformatory and one year peace bond.
Oakville E H Madden travels to New Haven for tanning method studies. Hilda Smith and Lucien Thompson attended the Royal Military College graduation dance in Kingston. Mr and Mrs R B Cooke of Palestine Texas visit, with Mrs Cooke’s mother Mrs F D Cooke of Randall Street ill. Ex mayor Fred Busby of Nanaimo visits his brother Wm Busby after forty years. Mrs L V Cote leaves for the Catholic Women's League of Canada convention in Quebec City. William Watson of Calgary visits his brother Walter Watson. Miss Blanche Hamilton of Winnipeg visits the A R Hamilton household. A chimney fire at John Pate residence on Robinson Street is contained by the Fire Brigade.
Mrs. Moore and son of Guelph visited Mrs. McIntosh. The Church Army led a Sunday meeting at the church. Miss Myrtle Airdrie returned from Toronto for the weekend. Visitors to Mr. Tyler’s included Mr. and Mrs. Geo Ford and family, Sergt and Mrs Green of the Salvation Army, Mrs Pitman, Mrs Dean and son from Toronto. Mrs. McIntosh visits Guelph. Sam Johnston of Toronto visited Jerry Taylor. Annie Airdrie visiting Toronto. Many from the corners attended Mr. Wm Smith’s funeral in Acton on Monday.
A list of Halton County School Fairs with dates for 1933. Limehouse on Monday September 11, Appleby on Tuesday September 12, Brookville on Wednesday September 13, Palermo on Thursday September 14, Mt Nemo on Friday September 15 to Saturday September 16.
A schoolmaster asks what a bison is and a pupil answers with a family pun about mother making pudding, turning the lesson into a humorous moment in class.
Religious services schedule lists Thursday evening preparatory service at 8 00 p m reception of members and sacrament at 11 00 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 00 noon and evening service at 7 00 p m with the subject The Best in Service Everyone is welcome.
The Knox Church Acton bulletin lists Sabbath School and Bible Class at 9 45 a m on Sunday June 25 1933 and two worship services at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m with Rev D A Robertson of Bolton Ontario. The Lord's Supper will be observed July 9. Always Welcome.
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