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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
Neighborhood notes collect short items about events in nearby communities. Readers are invited to share notices of local happenings, improvements, and upcoming gatherings in adjacent centers.
Terra Cotta and Windsor families called in our hamlet last week. Miss Wright’s new summer residence on the mountain nears completion. W J Rutledge and family attended the Thompson reunion in Georgetown Park Saturday afternoon. George Huge of Toronto visits Terra Cotta friends this week. Our ball club reorganised for summer with new regalia. L Rutledge of Kingston and Davadge family of Toronto visited. D Stamp and Wayne of Toronto were in the village last weekend.
Limehouse and area communities reported generous hospitality on Thursday as OA C Guelph hosted seven thousand Women’s Institute members. Miss Lorene Mitchell and Mr. Eddie Sanford received gifts at the Newton home. Pupils at Limehouse School entertained with rhythm band numbers and recitals. A camp-fire worship gathering united youth across several towns with a call for revived church efforts.
Ballina, Mrs McClure, and Miss Campbell visit cousin Mrs Bert Rogers. Mrs Forman has been on the sick list. Mr Harding plans to build a new house on his farm. Mr Harry Ghorill is re-shingling his barn. Mr and Mrs Wiley visit Toronto for the wedding of Mrs Wiley’s niece Miss McFallan.
Georgetown hosts include Mr and Mrs J C Wllett and daughter Helen of Ottawa with Dr and Mrs McAllister and others from Indian Head and Bowmanville visiting Mrs E Young. The engagement of Myrtle Grace Lindsay to Lindsay Rutherford Lindsay of Georgetown is announced with a July wedding planned.
Erin Ferguson has returned home from Toronto General Hospital where he was undergoing treatment and convalescing. The McKittrick family held their annual reunion at Stanley Park last Saturday with sports and a picnic luncheon. Councils set the year 1936 tax rates including county, village, school debentures, pavement debentures, public school, and relief levies. Thomas Wy Barbour sold two Clydesdale geldings to Mr. Scott of Seaforth for use in shows. John A Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cook Erin, earned a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering with honors at the recent Wakak Montana ceremony. Joy Overland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Overland, fractured her arm after a roller skate axle broke and threw her to the cement.
Hillsburg residents hosted visitors from Toronto and Gentre Ynn over the weekend. Mimosa Disciple Church reopened with Rev. McLeod and Rev. Shippey leading two services and nightly gatherings planned. A wedding united Miss Etta Mickinnon and Mr. Joseph Wall at the Presbyterian Church.
Hamilton police court declared Jas Conlon deficient and ordered him confined in Ontario hospital indefinitely. The 72 year old, known as a patriarch, faced longstanding estate disputes after his sister died leaving most to Wigchurch. He was arrested in Gulf selling bonds tied to a mysterious family mission. Five thousand dollars were found on him. church sources said it recovered two thousand five hundred.
Oakville burglars hit local businesses twice this week and made off with goods. The Tuesday report notes successful thefts while damage and losses are described in community letters.
Eden Mills and area residents visit relatives in Hamilton Ontario and Toronto. The Mary E Anderson Auctioneers held a monthly meeting at Miss Jean Lourie’s home with Miles Innes Lowrie in charge. A quilt fundraiser drew tickets and a lucky number was drawn. Several locals from Calgary Winona Badenoch Acton Guelph and Brookville were summertime visitors or travelers.
Nassagaweya Ik records the death of Mrs. Thomas Smith at her Darbyville home on Saturday June 20. The funeral drew many friends. Rev R H Somerville will lead farewell sermons at Ebenezer United Church and Arkell Eden Mills. Also noted are visits by Benjamin Wilson of Alberta, a Wilson descendants reunion in Guelph, and summer school closures with a plenary at School Nos 8 and 9.
Rockwood residents attended the District No. 7 Ontario Horticultural Association picnic at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph with lunch lectures and rain interrupted sports. The Women’s Institute chartered a bus to attend the International Conference of Associated Countrywomen of the World in Guelph drawing 4000 to 5000 delegates. A Sacred Heart Church amateur contest featured the Lambert twins drawing enthusiastic encores and prize distribution by Father Keough. Weekend visitors included Toronto residents and families from Vineland Simcoe Guelph Hamilton and Arkell with local note on King’s Birthday observances. Church activities Yong People Society readings and library plans were noted plus local visits and holiday preparations before summer break.
Pupils and parents from Ospringe and Cedar Vale enjoyed a Friday afternoon picnic at Edgewood Park with swimming races and ball games. Miss Dorothy McKenzie read a tribute to retiring teacher Milas Anna Foreman, who received a gift from Miss Jean Peavey, and Foreman expressed thanks.
A rough transcription shows an applicant claiming gardening experience, stating he lived in a city roof garden for a month and has previous hands on work in horticulture. The exchange highlights practical know how and readiness for hands on farm tasks.
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