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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
4
This column gathers concise notes on events and happenings in nearby towns. It highlights community health, school activities, local meetings, and public notices likely to interest readers across areas.
Quite number from Nassagaweya joined the Halton excursion to the O A last Thursday. The Whenever softball team beat Rockwood in the return game. Mr and Mrs Gilbert and family of Dayton visit Massagawoye. Local deaths, assemblies, and church services noted with several residents visiting Guelph, Owen Sound, Toronto, and Regina. A severe accident near Quorgotown left a man hospitalized in Guelph.
Rov E O Seymour receives the Master of Arts degree at a recent Toronto University examination. Mrs Kirk of Condon Bogland and Aberdren Mcotland natives visited cousins Alex Sheepherd Wm and John Nical. Funeral with military honors held for Nathaniel Gardiner. Building permits issued for bungalow on Rebecca Street. Several local residents visit town and plan property moves.
The forty second annual convention met at Papsbys terian Church with afternoon and evening sessions well attended. Leaders and guests from Ontario spoke on Sunday school work as delegates reported, with social gatherings and musical entertainments enhancing the event.
Ballinafad residents Mr and Mrs Harry Bhortill and Mr and Mrs Archib McEnery attended the funeral of Bhortill's nephew Lloyd Bhortill in Toronto last Thursday. Frank Binnijo visited Toronto over the weekend. Mrs Kontner, Mr and Mrs McEnery, and Mr and Mrs Hills visited friends in Toronto on Sunday. Margaret Kentar of Georgetown stayed with Mr Joseph Allen over the weekend. Walter Stephana sustained injuries when a team he was driving ran away.
A local farmer community in Crews ons corners basks in a pleasant week of rain and blooms. A Detroit tourist praised the scenery on a Detroit to Toronto trip. Church services on Sunday were led by Burlinghan with Mrs Ingham at the organ. J Wadeon of Acton is set to speak at Gabbath. Tyler visited Toronto Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Smith of Toronto spent the weekend at Tyler's.
Limehouse and surrounding areas host church teas socials and anniversary services. Local clergy and visiting guests from Toronto Islington Ballinafad and Milton attended gatherings with sermons and greetings. A marriage celebration for Dorothy Featherstone and A Prentice featured gifts, while theft and census chatter hint at a bustling Main Street scene.
Georgetown reports good attendance at a lawn social hosted by the Royal Circle of Knox Presbyterian Church at L. Flock’s home on Saturday. Notables include Miss Aggie Scott, Dr. J. Wugh Laddlew, Rev. Dr. Walter Laidlaw visiting from New York, and graduation ex ercises at Toronto University where Arthur Tyndall and Donald Russell earned Phil Y. degrees.
The Bannockburn Women's Institute met at Mrs Wim Young's home on Wednesday June 17. Milas Margaret Trown chaired. After opening with a hymn and prayer, minutes were read and adopted, programs included Girls' Conferences report, Convention report, a mouth organ selection, and a social lunch followed by two half hours of social time.
Several residents visit and holiday with relatives in Toronto including Mrs George Loree and Miss Margaret Reed while Miss Margaret Royce stays at parental home. Grace Dampler returns from Toronto Normal exams. Church groups meet at Erin Granville Park for district events. Mr Jock Simpson visits with Mr Kitchener Wend. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs David Parker now Mrs Grace Mumoel of Water loo on new home move.
The Churchill community hosted an old time country banquet led by Mayor J. Mackenzie. A Glenwood programme featured music, recitations, and a history talk by Poller Maggratrate HW Moore. Funds raised support the Churchill cemetery, with vendors and refreshments well patronized.
Sunday events in Toronto include an illustrated address on India by Dorothy Kilpatrick at 12 noon during Daylight Saving Time. Morning services at 10 45 Sabbath School and Bible Classes, public worship at noon, and a note on the Sacrament of the Gord's upper. All are welcome.
Local classified items include a sale ad for oats and a farm equipment request, a card of thanks from the Creer family for condolences on a baby’s loss, a farm land inquiry from Toronto, and a private lodging and July August boarding request. The jumbled text references names A Willoughby and H Ganage and Wellington Street Acton, plus Rockwood Eden Mills and Kirin Township.
A flurry of visits fills the village as Ross Garbert and others from Toronto stay with Rev and Mrs Yrand while Edith Dewar of Milton and Jane Rold singl e join friends. W D Stewart of Markham renews acquaintances. Onrey Moschall is ill in Galt Hospital. Various locals travel to Peterboro for business and leisure. Miss Johnny McMillan returns from Waterdown. McPhail family hosts visitors. Crawford and Mahon finish Normal School in Hamilton.
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