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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

4

Afdeth Convention of Tramosa Sunday School Held in Rockwood

The Afdeth convention met at the Stane Church on Tuesday June 20 with afternoon and evening sessions. Rev P H Lawson led devotionals, Harold Smith presided, and Rev E A Brooks taught the lesson. Rev Staunton spoke, and a choir duet followed. At the Presbyterian Church Rev G S Johnstan was recalled to Toronto leaving the pulpit vacant. Mrs Cameron hospital illness and local notices follow with residents visiting and a fall injury at Stewart Fox’s mouth.

Tramosa Stane P. H. Lawson Harold Smith Seaman Thomson E A. Brooks Aotan BR. Stainton Obe Laneh Presbyterian Church Foy Burgess Taterim GS. Johnstan Toronto Conningsby Cedarville Stanley Park Erin Phe Toent Schvont Miss Akitt George Thomas Harvey Hassard Errett Currie Alvin’ McCutchheon Guelph So McLean A Tevell Webb

Erin Ladies Aid Plans Fifty Year Anniversary in July

The Erin community shared an enjoyable evening at Rev. and Mrs. P. W. Murray's home as Ladies Aid met led by President Mrs. Alvin White. A business session set plans for a fiftieth anniversary in early July and noted no strawberry festival.

Ladies’ Aid P. W. Murray Erin Alvin White Blanche McKinnon Burn McKinnon D. Winter B. McKinnon Dorothy Mckenzie Japer D. G. Robertson Jesus E.N. Sunter F. Brydoh

Milfont Hutchingon Eager for St Pauls Auxiliary Event

The report notes Milfont Hutchingon hurrying to the Evening Auxiliary at St Pauls United Church on Tuesday evening in June as 46 guests attended the Nackikcauetigg summer gathering. J W Buin of Milton is named as Better Worker for the Canadian Red Cross Society, who received butter surplus now to be distributed to needy families free of charge. Magistrates Court in Halton County will hear all criminal cases, per County Crown Attorney W O Dick from the Attorney General's Department, with the change effective this week impacting indictable offence charges from war points of Champion.

T. A. Hutchingon St. Pauls United Church Miltons Better Worker Red Croag Halton Milton W.o1 Attorney-Generals Department

Long Island to Coast Trip and Church Anniversary

Georgetown residents undertake travel and visits to Montreal and Alberta. Norval United Church marks its fiftieth anniversary with Rev Dr J E Reid preaching. Mrs A R Vannatier hosts hospitality at a country home after a wedding season event.

Ound Carton Long Parc Canforile St Acton Ea McWhitter AG. Reeve Mary Reeve Willsath Montreal Duchess of York Eaglin Norval United Church Nherichanice J. E. Reid Alhambra United Church Toronto Woccrul A. R. Vannatier John Shortt Erin W. Q. Marshall Georgetown Stavely Alberta John Robinson

Burlington Briefs From The Gazette

Andrew Kovach was struck by a car on the Queen Elizabeth Way suffering a fractured pelvis. Percy Rutherford Knowles was arrested in Brantford on Saturday but no warrant exists for fraud. James Hazell joins the canal bridge crew after James Morrison’s death. Town observed a holiday for Their Majesties visit in Hamilton with heavy traffic and no accidents. Public School Board honored Principal Green with a green arm chair upon retirement after 14 years.

Andrew Kovach Freeman Queen Elizabeth Way Smith Ottawa Brantford Percy Rutherford Knowles Knowles James Hazell Burlington Beach Canal Bridge James Morrison Hamilton Central School Green East End Gazette

Cobb Aims to Retake Land Speed Record in Utah

The article notes John Cobb held the world land speed record for about 13 hours last year after a Utah run against the Bainville Mets, with Capt. Geo. Eyston surpassing him the next day. It announces Cobb’s plan to return to the same U S site in August to reclaim the record.

John Cobb Utah Geo. Eyston Cobb

Pleasant Ballinafad community notices and incidents

The Ballinafad gathering honored Mrs W P McEnery and Mrs Alina Meknery with gifts at the United Church meeting. Muriel Hills, three, was bitten by a dog needing four stitches. The annual bee occurred at Ballinmad Cemetery with Mr and Mrs Weir visiting from Toronto. Mr W Wyte is recovering well after surgery.

Stans Fiechar United Church W. P. McEnery Alina Meknery Mra Ballmatad Cemetery Mra. Weir Toronto J Binnie W. Wyte

LIMEHOUSE Community Notes From Sunday Services and Gatherings

Sunday anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church were well attended with Rev. Kenneth McLean of Wingham delivering the sermon. A church picnic, garden party, and numerous visits and entertainments feature local life including a Women's Institute picnic and a Brunswick Trio performance at Gilver Creek.

Wm. Gowdy Music Festival Association Bowman St. Catharines Wm. Lane E. Miller George Milliere Tolédo Wm. Millere Eleanor Milliere Brampton Brunswick Trio London Halls Orchestra K. McLean Presbyterian Church memsaTs 7 Town Jos. Young

Erin News Briefs Highlight Local Obituaries and Events

Erin reports the loss of Mrs. Elijah Wanton with funeral attendance by Shade Ashley and family from Geneva Ohio. Robert Weatherston recovers after Toronto General Hospital surgery. Luther Overland relocates to Claremont with son. D A Overland and Mrs. Overland noted. Erin School teachers hosted by Mrs. J M Abbott for a cup and saucer shower honoring Mia McGregory.

Luther Overland Claremont D. A. Overland Robert Weatherston Toronto General Hospital Shade Ashley Geneva Ohio Eljah Erin J. M. Abbott Mia McCiregory

Essentials for Getting Along with Yourself and Others

A reflective piece on facing daily demands with equanimity and restraint. It advises resisting defeat, avoiding subterfuge, occupying a steady role in everyday life, and accepting inevitable disappointments while balancing ambitions with self control.

Oakville tribute and town notices from the Record Star

A Sunday service at St. John's United Church paid tribute to age with bouquets for ladies over a certain age. A Trafalgar water area meeting urged an independent free protection system. Oakville set its 1939 tax rate at 42.5 dollars per thousand, down from 46, a 3 percent cut. Police Chief Kerr was reinstated and a new School Attendance Officer was named. Principal R. O. Sanderson of Central Public School resigned effective June 29 after 41 years. Franklin I. Barrett of Brantwood School was appointed to replace him.

St. John’s United Church Trafnight Township Trafalgar Water Lidbrook School Oakville Kerr Wis Oakvile Board of Education Ey Asst Wiss Brant- Wood School Sanderson

Sunday duties and school notices in community column

Sunday calendar lists church events at Moon Church School and a welcome for Ada. Wardens and pew details appear with a 12.00 Friday or Wednesday reference. The fragmentary piece highlights local church activities and a brief welcome notice in the community page.

Dts Tusg Cathear Moon Church Schoel

Diverse Classified Notices From Acton Region

A mixed assortment of old notices and small ads lists services from ACTON furniture upholstery and mattress repair to for sale items such as a cabin trawler and fresh strawberries. Entries mention gravel and sand delivery, wood products near Cheltenham, auctions for a Daniel Iasenon farm, and stray cattle with contact details. Local officials seek bids for school repairs and contractor information is provided.

Royal Sazute Waterloo Band Festival June 24

A grand Royal Sazute c q thrill titled Empire at Peace will headline the Waterloo Band Festival Tattoo at Waterloo Park on Saturday June 24. Over a thousand bandsmen participate in a great spectacle with family friendly picnics and full facilities.

Waterloo Empire At Peace Waterloo Park

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