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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
Neighborhood column highlights items from nearby centers and communities of interest. Readers gain quick notes on events, changes, and happenings across towns with emphasis on local relevance and curiosity.
OSPRINGE notices guests from Boston Everton and Tiverton visit local families. The Presbyterian Church secures Rev Dr Bitter for anniversary services. Funeral held for John McKinnon in Everton with condolences offered to the family. Mrs Callander and Grace Callander visit Guelph. families and neighbors Social visits widen. A. Foreman reengaged as teacher for the school.
Eden Mills residents return home for summer. Gilles buys a home near United Church. Andrew McAlpine leaves hospital after two weeks of care. Nathan Dredge arrives at his summer home with sister Mrs. Wm Croft. Bert Lowry and W E Wright improve homes. Toronto visitors R G Smith and family drop in. Presbyterian youth present a play in Guelph Monday night. Miles AY Gandler hired as teacher for 8 8 No 4 for another year. Women's Institute met at Mrs HY Barden to discuss school law effects on children. Plung underway to support the Institute for the year.
The Wassagaweya Women's Institute held its June meeting at Mrs John Sinps home with Mrs Padbury presiding. Reports from the Acton annual meeting and a Girls Conference paper were presented. Bylined events include a rhubarb demonstration, church society reports, and a school picnic planned for tomorrow at No. D School.
Erin Mra Rex Scott and Donna of Saskatoon with G T Scott and Hamiltons visited relatives in Cleveland Ohio last week. Nell F McKinnon left to inspect horses for the Department of Agriculture in several districts. Windhurst Saskatchewan visitors spent Sunday with Reeve Mundell. Archie Sanders was ill but improving.
Rev W B Caswell covers the pulpit for July at Dominion United Church Ottawa while Rev Dr Armstrong is away on holidays. The town notices report a car accident on Dundas Street injuring George Storey and the death of Col Eaton in Oakville. Additional items note visitors in Cleveland, tar injury to Tarris, a constable duty change for Mrs Sharpe, pneumonia illness for W Roser, and 208 hunger marchers led by Fréd Collins arriving in Oakville en route to Toronto to present claims to the provincial government.
The forty fifth Erumosa Sunday School Convention convened at Disciple Church Everton with good attendance. Afternoon talks by Dr E B F McCullough of Guelph and R Sidenius of Toronto. Evening session featured Rev W J Gallagher and R CO Eldenius with songs by local vocalists. The Young People’s Society social and officer installation followed. Obituaries note the passing of Mgr Y McKinnon Brampton and Mr Calvin Clemens Rockwood.
Bannockburn Women's Institute met at Mrs. W. H. Anthony's home for the monthly session chaired by President Miss A Cree. After Maple Leaf and roll call, a short program followed with a recital by Mrs. Letch, reading by Mrs. Wacy, and a report on the District Annual Meeting.
Georgetown residents welcomed Acton's Band during a pleasant visit. Holy Cross Church prepares redecorations for Golden Tables. church built in 1885. Local families plan motor trips and departures to Scotland, England, and Palmerston, with well wishes for health and happiness.
Fred Milton Little had an appendectomy and tonsil removal at Galt Hospital on Saturday. John Milton Chapter LO D E held closing exercises for Milton Public School scholarship awards for general proficiency. Burglars looted Harold Richards barber shop in Palermo taking equipment tobacco cigarettes and radio. A Toronto magistrate’s court heard W Barkley charged with indecent assault. bail set at 1000. Miss Welan Anderson, nurse trainee in Hamilton, recently graduated and won a prize for highest standing in medical winning and examination.
Visitors at Mrs A Soper home include Mrs N Kentner from Georgetown and Toronto guests Mr and Mrs Lane and family and Mrs B J Wright. Local church groups honored Mrs Aitken with gifts and presentations during June, as she and Mrs Wilts prepare to move to Goldstone on July 1.
Fresh week rainfall brightened the countryside and boosted hay and garden growth. Sunday's guests included Mr and Mrs W Cheyne with Bars N OH Wilson from Rockwood, Mr and Mrs John Churcher and Reginald and Maude Cheyne and Harry Church from Guelph. Several locals attended last week’s G A G excursion and enjoyed the lectures and sightseeing.
Mrs Sunderland of Bt Thomas visits with Mr and Mrs John Bennett. Tyler visited Stayner and Bradford. Capt Howell and Lieut Graham held final service Sunday before posting to Orangeville. Mrs Malntosh celebrated 84th birthday June 21 with friends from Georgetown Guelph and Kitchener. Lieut Mundy and Lieut Verris to be welcomed at the Corner church Sunday.
The Anniversary services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church were led by Rev. T Williams of Warriston and well attended. A garden party at Mr. Johnny Newton's drew a large crowd. A group including Kenneth Stephenson and Dennis Packer went camping at Bronte over the weekend. Mrs. Wm Gowdy hosted a rental event for pupils via the Women’s Institute. Mr. Kirkpatrick and children attended the Kirkpatrick-Hiss Standish wedding. Several families from Toronto and Georgetown visited Brampton and Mrs. A Meredith’s home.
Mrs George Warris of Caledonia visits her son E A and Mrs Warris. Rev E B Lanceley, former Burlington pastor, dies in Toronto. Lightning damages a chimney on George Bleam’s residence. A New Yorker visits brother J E Troughton. Dogs fined for lacking tags. Dr T W Blanshard and wife buy Will Mawson property and will move to Warrington. Guthria couple weekend at Lighthouse Beach. Loyd Dingle to pay land purchase for Brant Street post office. Debts listed include 1200 for Gordon Yerry and 2800 for Harry Armstrong properties.
An unclear dialogue exchanges among characters centering on weight concerns and reactions to humor. The scene hints at a character fearing jokes will cause laughter and fatness, reflecting a comedic conflict over appearance and social judgments.
An article on dietetic balance for modern households stresses including regulating foods daily with fresh fruit, green vegetables, bran rich dishes, and whole grains. It provides two bran based biscuit recipes Honey Bran Currant Biscuits and a cornmeal bran biscuits variation with detailed ingredients and baking steps.
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