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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
4
Local Social Notes Highlight June Presbyterian Meeting
Eden Mills Ladies' Aid held their June meeting at Mrs. Robt Borthwick's home with good attendance. A wedding in the Presbyterian Church connected Melrose Wilson and Worthy Burcombe of Montreal, officiated by Nev 8 Johnston, B.A. Mar. Mr Howie Wright and family from Uronto visited Mrs Wright Yr. and Mrs J D Lowrie and Mrs Wm Early with Miss Laura Akins and Mr Pred Davison of Acton spent Sunday in Stratford. District residents plan visits to OAC Guelph during Home Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Local visitors recall church play and school notices
Nassagaweya way and Mrs. John Dennis of Crew sons Corners visited Dr. B. D. Young in Brookville. The sacred drama Whatsoever Ya Saw was presented by the Rockwood Young People’s Union and T. I. 3. Class at Ebenezer United Church and praised by all. Ebenezer Sunday School holds its annual plenary in the park of Gult next Wednesday. Hay and fall wheat prospects are strong in the district. The annual Public School plenary for No. 9 is at the school on Tuesday afternoon, last day before holidays. Many neighbors attended the funeral of William Erwin of Michigan at Lowville Anglican Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
John Dennis
Crewsons Corners
B. D. Young
Brookville
Ebenezer United Church
Rockwood Young People’s Union
Ebenezer United Church Sunday School
Park of Gult
William Erwin
Michigan
Lowville
The
United Church
W. J. Taylor
Fred McArthur
Mr. Taylor
Shultis
Toronto
K. Shultis
MM. Canmieron
Alr. Rainshaw
Ruddell, Sask
Robi
Johnston
J. Campbell
Mary Campbell
Annu
W. Campbell
Henry
Kitching
Gordon
Tampahaw
Richard Winchbroug
Geattle
Wash
Mir
Frank Bay
Day
John Murdock
Saskatoon
Gd AL Ddtile
Mary Scott
Guelph
Community Notes and Local Happenings Survey
Erin Aly reports Dick Matson owns a pure bred St Bernard Ty Boy eight months old weighing 155 lbs. Guelph youths presented stirring mascues at Cedarvale and Cataract Sunday School Services last Sunday. Mr Guthrie preached on the New Wirth at Erin Church of Christ. Evans family, allied with IL Swinton, moved to a Hamilton area farm and received well wishes. James Warren shows a remarkable fifty five inch wheat stalk. North Bay’s Walter Scott Toronto’s Mrs Milloy Mrs Bell and Fergus visitor Ed McAlister attended John Campbell funeral after a fatal auto crash at Duntroon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Dick Matson
St. Bernard
Ty Boy
Guelph
Cedarvale
Cataract
Guthrie
Erin Church of Christ Last Lord's Bay
David Evans
IL Swinton
Hamilton
A. Milloy
G. Bell
Toronto
Ed. McAlister
Fergus
Edith Scott
John Campbell
Duntroan
Advocate
Georgetown resident John Welburn dies in Toronto hospital
Georgetown resident John Welburn, 20 years in the town, died this morning at Toronto General Hospital. Mrs Dayfoot and husband left June 18 for the Pacific Coast on a lake-route trip where Mrs Dayfoot will spend the summer. A night prowler frightened Draper Street area residents. night constable Emmerson stopped the interloper. Parishes marked St George's and St Alban's 25th anniversary of rector W W G C Thompson's ordination. clergy visits followed the Presbyterian Conference in Ottawa. Mrs Milholland underwent an appendectomy at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph. recovery reported. Mr and Mrs J oH Mackenzie returned from the Old Country after coronation celebrations, England and Scotland tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welburn
Georgetown
Toronto General Hospital
C. B. Dayfoot
Pacific Coast
St George's
St. Alban’s
G. C. Thompson
Howard
Palmerston
J. Wardle
Arthur
R. J. Wake
Ottawa
Mass Loge
Unery
Josph Milholland
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Miry
J. Oh. Mackenzie
Mornday
Old Land
George VI
England
Scothaul
Miie Aml
Herald
Social notes from Campbellville and area
Campbellville greetings from Mr. Jack Kitchen of Smiths Suits visiting Mr R C Menzies. Mrs RE D Mahon recuperating at Guelph General Hospital after surgery. Mr and Mrs B Snyder on two week holiday. Mr and Mrs Alexander Moore in Buffalo for weekend. WMS St Davids Church to hold annual quilting in Sunday School room. Mrs I Allison and Murray of Wamitton visiting Mr W McLaren. Mr and Mrs H C Measles attended a wedding in Guelph last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kitchen
Smith's Suits
R. C. Menzies
RE. D. Mahon
Ube Li
Guelph General Hospital
Mist
B. Snyder
Alexander Moore
Buffalo
W. M.S
St. David's Church
Allison and
Murray
Wamitton
W. McLaren
H.C. Measles
Guelph
Hillsburg Social Roundup and Local Notes
Hillsburg households welcomed visitors including the Churcher and Cheyne families with daughters on Sunday. Roy Hannah visited his parents and friends note Miss Margareth Robertson is recovering at home after tonsil surgery. United Church Orton held anniversary services with Brampton soloist and Fergus violins. Toronto trip by local residents noted. Rainy weather aided rapid spring crop growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Churcher
Clune
Lexuy Churcher
Onus
Bill
Eleanor Cheyne
Roy Hannah
Jay. McCahn
Margareth Robertson
United Church
Orton
Brampton
Lamb
Fergus
A. Rozell
Wm. Miller
Lloyd
Toronto
Thieves Take Ring and Cash from Home at Nor mian Armstrong
A break in at Crewsons Corners home of Mr Nor mian Armstrong occurred on AYonday afternoon through a rear door. About $3 was taken from the children's bank along with a diamond ring reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normian Armstrong
Children’s Bank
John C. Dennis
Charles Shulds
Wm. Nichol
Waterloo
Mro
McIntosh
C. W. Lambert
Jack Airdrie
United Church
Moffat
Fair Mission
Miss Cairns
Miss Scholey
Community Church
C. Ellott
Toronto
S. Wiggins
Community Notes From Local Church Activities
Messrs and ladies attended anniversary services at Boston church on Sunday. The Presbyterian Missionary Society held a quilting at Afra John Newton's with good attendance. Amehouse Women's Institute held a pleate at the school with recitations and music directed by Mrs. Goudy and Aes Fisher. Mrs. Smethurst presented prizes for health and attendance. Two presentations honored Mrs Gowdy and Mrs G T Stephenson. A reception for Mrs Elite Davies occurred at her parents’ home. The marriage of Miss Elite Davies to Mr Chris Swackhamer was solemnized at the Anglican Church Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McGowan
B. Andrew
Mansewood
Helen Gale
Toronto
Sutherland
Jas. McGowan
A. J. Smethurst
A. W. Benton
Attleson
Boston Church
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Afra
John Newton
Amehouse Women's Institute
Goudy
Aes Fisher
A. d. Smethurst
Wo. Millere
Milite
Eynor
Crampton
Milniere
Elite Davies
EL Bavles
Acton
The
Hon
Chris. Swackhamer
Georgetown
Engagement And Travel Notes From Local Telegraph
Milton Mesas and T A Hutchinson with N L Pickett return from fishing trip to Burk s Fala. Jas W Blain and daughter Annie plan to leave for Minneapolis tonight with Mrs Krook Hemstreet to accompany them for ten days, Blain s daughter stays a month. Martin Early leaves for Cameron Pulls for Hydro Electric Power Commission job, Mrs Early and baby to follow later. Milton Mark and family announce the engagement of their daughter Muriel Barbara to Milton Gerald Clements of Nelson Township. marriage set for June 1 in Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Mrz. Early
Babe
Wo. J.” Mark
Milton
Muriel
Barbara
Milton Gerald Clements
Milton W. Clements
Nelson ‘Township
Champion
Local notes on inspectors, crops, water talks and theft
Burlington game inspector Leslie Bray reports busy days catching out of season fishermen. Robert Gray Freeman grows and harvests outdoor tomatoes, a district record. Lakeshore water users vote to buy the main line from Lakeshore Utilities Limited for up to six thousand dollars. A payroll theft of 560.47 vanishes from Russell Construction Company offices. A group of twenty-nine teachers touring Halton County praise views from Rattlesnake Point in Nelson Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Bray
Bronte
Mshennen
Robert Gray
Freeman
Lakeshore
Strathcona
Nelson Township
Lakeshore Utilities Limited
Russell Construction Company
Lakeside
Lawently
Onnep Exchanes
England
Halton County
Lake Ontario
Rattlesnake Point
Niagara Escarpment
Canada
Gazette
Rockwood Churchgoers Hear Dr Flook and Farewell at United Church
Sunday services at Rockwood St John s Church were well attended with Rev C A Flook of Jordan officiating. A sacred drama was presented at Ebenezer Church Nassagaweyn by YY P UL and T T S Class. Funeral held for Wiliam Dalton drowned at Fergus with service led by Rev W J Taylor and six nephews as pallbearers. burial at Rockwood Cemetery. Various local visitors and returning residents noted. continued farewells at United Church as Rev Taylor prepares to preach his farewell sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
C. A. Flook
Jordan
YY. P. UL
United Church
Ebenezer Church
Nassagaweyn
Wiliam Dalton
Fergus
William Royce
Guelph Street
W. J. Taylor
Rockwood Cemetery
Mr. Bolton
George
Harry
Arthur
Rockwood
Fred Osborne
Oakville Clerk Appointed in Trafalgar Succession
Oakville resident Albert F. Husband is named Clerk of Trafalgar Township succeeding E J James who recently resigned to become Oakville Postmaster. Andrew J. Locksley, former Oakville resident and longtime Oakville Citizens Band leader, dies at 65 in Toronto General Hospital. Percival Wickens headmaster of Appleby School dies suddenly at Hamilton General Hospital. Tax assessments reduced by 9000 across Trafalgar Township including Yorante Brick Co plant from 7000 to 5000. George Roberts of Royal Canadian Regiment and Stanley Warricks of Toronte face manslaughter charges after a fatal Dundas highway accident of a six year old boy. Trial set for Milton Full Assizes with bail at 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Husband
Oakville
Trafalgar
Successon
E. J. James
Andrew J. Locksley
Wes Hospital
Toronto
Mr. Lackaley
England
Percival Wickens
Appleby School
Haamillion General Hospital
Trafalgar Township
Revidon
Yorante Brick Co., Ltd
Heur Millon
George Roberts
Royal Canadian Regiment
Stanley Warricks
Roronte
Wan
Mellveen
Dundas Highway
Sixteen Bridge
Anrilgoth
Charles Root
Milton
Yall
Great Orator Sparks Local Election Debate
A discussion centers on a candidate described as a great orator. Will asks if the man is a true speaker, while others praise his ability to persuade without needing to understand the issues himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Special Fruit Percival Grafts Political Plums
Percival asks about political plums from seeds and Daddy replies that political plums result from grafting rather than seeds, implying manipulation or clever copying in politics. The dialogue presents a childlike question and a parental metaphor about political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Daddy
Fragmentary query on editation and locations
The request repeats fragmented phrases about editing and locating items at a haberdashery or restaurant, asking where a memory or label originated and referencing Smarts and an umbrella. The text lacks a coherent news-focused event or identifiable entities.
Learning to Drive Sparks Confusing Mirror Talk
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Johnson and a companion as they struggle with mirror visibility while practicing driving. The dialogue highlights mishearing and partial sight, with the husband commenting on the obscured view and the wife noting she cannot see beyond an ear.
Local Wharton District Notes and Society Visits
Ospringe Vidlters host Mr and Mrs George Robertson with Dr John Hamilton of Toronto and Miss Marjorie Hamilton of Revelstoke BC. Mire Standish marks eighteenth birthday and enjoys gardening. Various visits include Mr and Mrs George Grundy and Robert with Mrs Cooper, Mr Hert Gardiner recovering from motorcycle accident, and many travellers and church choir plans for July anniversary services. District Executive meeting of Centre Wellington Women’s Institutes reported with forty in attendance and plans for Speaker Service and Officers Rally. Funeral attendances noted for Malcolm Sinclair and Robert Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robertson
John Hamilton
Toronto
Marjorie Hamilton
Revelstoke
Harry Hamilton
Nevelstoke
Mire
M. Standish
Mirs
Standish
Mrr
George Grundy
Robert
A. Porter
Familly
Corbetton
McKenzie
Presbyterian Church
Reg. Carter
Hamilton
G. Robertson
Malcolm Sinclair
Acton
Austin McCutcheon
Albert McCutcheon
Robert Maxwell
Drayton
For Sale Seven Room House on Knox Avenue
Seven room house on Knox Avenue with all conveniences offered for quick sale. Wind Upc estate invites offers. KKERR'S REAL ESTATE handles inquiries phone 36 Agion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Avenue
Kkerr
Agion
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Lev. E. M. Morrow
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Presbyterian Knox Church
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Frank Holm
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T Wilson Auto Salvage
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