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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
4
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Meeting Recalls Program
The Bannockburn Women's Institute met at Mrs. H. Ulindsay's home for the monthly gathering. After the Speiling Ode and prayers, a short program featured a solo by Miss Aileen Clarridge and an instrumental by Miss Laura Miller, followed by a talk by Mrs. McNiven. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women’s Institute
H. Ulindsay
Aileen Clarridge
Laura Miller
McNiven
Eden Mills church garden party shared modest turnout
The United Church garden party on church grounds entertained those present with a varied program. John A. Ramsey G Scott and Thos Richardson drove to Port Dover Thursday for the funeral of the late Wm Richardson. The Presbyterian Young People Society held a social Monday and the United Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs E Wilsons Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United’ Church
John A. Ramsey
G. Scott
Thos, Richardson
Port Dover
Wm. Richardson
The
United Church Ladies’ Aid Heai
Limehouse Garden Party And Community Notices
A detailed Limehouse community update describes a garden party held at Mrs. E. Marshalls with colored lights and a good crowd despite cool weather, plus a successful Women's Institute meeting at Mrs. Browns with reports from Guelph delegates. The note also covers school events, a Norfolk United Church drama, a Ballinafad baseball game, a piano exam pass, and visits from local families and guests from Toronto and Winnipeg.
Rockwood Notes from the 45th Sunday School Convention
The 45th Annual Sunday School Convention of Eramosa met at Speedside with strong turnout. District rallies, worship services, and talks on taking second place were led by Arthur Rapp and Miss Ruth Caldwell. Reports cover reunions at OAC and alumni events, local visits, a hospital departure for war veteran Jos. Duty, and various community happenings through the week. The Ed. Park picnic, baseball games, and a lightning strike damaging School 45 on Gravel Road also appear among the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Speedside
Presbytery Young People’s Union of the United Church
Arthur Rapp
Presbytery
Ruth Caldwell
Young People’s Society
Douglas Facey
Moorefield
Nassagaweya Garden Party and Local Notices
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church held a well attended garden party last Friday with an excellent program. An induction service for Rev. Mr. Somerville at Ebenezer United Church is planned for Thursday evening July 5. Miss Mary Darby of Knatchbull visits Alberta with relatives. Nassagaweya school picnic for Sections 8 and 9 is on the last day of school at No. 9 grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Darby of Knatchbull visited Lowville relatives. Robert Storey of Acton, a pioneer resident of Nassagaweya Township, has died. sympathies to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Ebenezer United Church
Somerville
Charles A. Darby
Mary Darby
R. N
Knatchjbull
Alberta
Nassagawega
W. F. Darby
Knatchbull
Lowville
Robert Storey
Acton
Nassagaweya
Oakville Notes Include Baseball Pitcher Injury and Military Drill
Miss Margaret Kerr of Vancouver visiting brother Mr Chas Kerr on Maple Avenue. Colin Bannon, Oakville Baseball Club pitcher, nursing a back injury from last season. A large all night program of operations and military tactics by Oakville corps of the Lorne Rifles and county units. Mrs Wm Whitaker attends Rebekah Assembly at King Edward Hotel Toronto representing Oakville lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kerr
Vancouver
Chas. Kerr
Maple Avenue
Colin Bannon
Tthe
Oakville Baseball Club
Oakville Corp
Lorne ‘Rifles
Scottish
Rebekah
King Edward Hotel
Toronto
Churchill Garden Party At Swackhamer Home
An evening garden party at Mr. Arthur Swackhamer’s home in Churchill featured a varied program. Ralph Gordon entertained, Miss Maude Bushlen violinist, Miss Marion Downey vocalist, Miss Jessie MacGregor pianist vocalist, plus orchestra selections. Rev G I Stephenson presided and the refreshment booth was a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Swackhamer
Ralph Gordon
Maude Bushlen
Marion Downey
Jessie MacGregor
G. I. Stephenson
Churchill Church
Local Social News Highlights From Georgetown and Nearby
Mrs. Margaret Glassey of Georgetown and her sister visited last week. Mrs. George Evans of Morriston and Mrs. H J Stewart of Arden were guests at Alfred Soper’s home. The group held a picnic at Riverside Park in Guelph on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Mann of Hamilton visited Mr Wm Harding on Sunday. Visitors at the Sopers’ Sunday included Mr and Mrs N W Daniels and Miss Connelly and Miss Williams of Galt. Miss Roszell of Puslinch returned home after visiting district friends. Miss Dampier has been re engaged as teacher for another year at Peacock School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Glassey
Georgetown
A. Soper
George Evans
Morriston
H. J. Stewart
Arden
Man
Alfred Soper
United Church Sunday School
Riverside Park
Guelph
Roy Mann
Hamilton
Social visits and farewell notices at Georgetown community church
Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper and Mr and Mrs AT Mann visited Mr and Mrs James Moore on Sunday. Capt Howells and Lieut Graham to hold a welcome meeting next Sunday. The congregation praised Capt and Mrs Poulton for their services and Mr John Bennett announced their departure. Master J Wilcox of Georgetown played cornet solos and Envoy Brooks of Owen Sound attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cooper
AT. Mann
James Moore
Charles Gamble
Buffalo
N. Y
Nelson Lambert
Acton
John Bennett
Poulton
Georgetown
Carl Hansen
Ruth Nelson
William Coleman
Adam
Mr. Brooks
Airdrie
Envoy Brooks
Owen Sound
Salvation Army
Ospringe Notes and Local Announcements
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wilbert Kant married in Guelph last week. H Wright and daughter Audrey of Toronto visited Mrs Wright Sr and Mrs O Locker. Master Alvin Struthers is home with throat trouble. Eileen Tinney recovering well after appendicitis. Centre Wellington Institute District Annual at Plana. Ospringe branches well represented. Handicrafts won first place. Mrs J Van Norman received third prize. Communion observed at local Presbyterian Church. Rev A Grant preached. duet sung by Mrs A Sinclair and Mrs E N Sunter. Farm and Home Days at O A C attended by community members. Hazel Webb, teacher at Sault Ste Marie, visiting home here while resting from ill health. Stanley Stewart and Muriel of Eramosa visited Wm McKenzie family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert ‘Kant
Carrie Grundy
Guelph
Centre Wellington Institute
Plara
Ospringe
J. van Norman
D. G. Robertson
D.a. Grant
A. Sinclair
E. N. Sunter
O.A.C
Hazel Webb
Sault’ Ste. Larie
Stanley Stewart
Muriel
Eramosa
Wm, McKenzie
Community Notes From The Vernon Area
Vancouver visitors Mr and Mrs Brough and Miss Minnie Mitchell spent Sunday with Walter Couling. Alger Cripps Mrs Edna Cole and son Douglas visited C Jestin. Harry Hancock of Glen Williams spent the weekend with his parents S Hamilton. Margaret Reed of Toronto holidays with aunts Mrs Robertson and Mrs Young. Reed learned of Mrs Pelhames death formerly Edith Smallhorn. Local ladies painted the cemetery fence improving its appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brough
Vancouver
Minnie Mitchell
Walter Couling
Alger Cripps
Edna Cole
Douglas
C. Jestin
Harry Hancock
Glenwilliams
S. Hamilton
Margaret Reed
Toronto
G. G. Robertson
George Young
Norman Robertson
Acton
Georgetown Team Wins At Spring Fairs And Local Notices
Georgetown J L Clark and sons of Norval win six firsts three seconds two thirds and one fourth with their Percheron team. Captain and Mrs Poulton to command Lansing Corps. Captain Agnes Howells to succeed them. Dr and Mrs Philitsen of Brandon Vermont visit Mr George Henderson. McDonald Institute graduates include Mildred Fleck Marjorie Henderson and Marjory Mackenzie. Mackay announces engagement Marlon Elizabeth to Eris Allen of St Thomas. marriage planned end of June Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Clark and Sons
Norval
Poulton
Lansing Corps
Agnes Howells
Philitsen
Wm. Philitsen
Brandon
Vermont
George Henderson
McDonald Institute
Guelph
MiltonResidents Host Visitors and Court Conviction in Ontario
Social visits trace Milton and surrounding area residents with Col and Mrs E White of Miami visiting P L White and Mrs R White. Mrs Thos Wilson travels to Winnipeg to visit daughter Mrs J A Henderson. Isobel Anderson engaged to replace Miss Wallace at Milton High School. Funeral attendance by Mrs Wetham and Mrs Dorsey. W G Simpson and C A Elsley visit Oshawa. Wm Oblander of Terra Cotta convicted in Georgetown police court for liquor in a non private residence, fined 100 dollars and costs or three months jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. White
Miami
Florida
P. L. White
R. White
Thos. Wilson
Winnipeg
J. A. Henderson
Isobel Anderson
Miss Wallace
Milton High School
Wetham
Burlington
Dorsey
Hamilton
Jas. Shepherd
W. G. Simpson
Pearl Street
C. A. Elsley
Campbellville
Oshawa
Wm. Oblander
J. R.ellett
Georgetown
Oblander
Champion
Burlington and Area Happenings Highlight Community Life
Burlington notes report visits by Mr and Mrs Aleck Findley from Green Bay as Burlington channel expenditures reach about 18000 dollars. A Holiday House opening in Hamilton Beach hosts Rev G W Tebbs. Lions Club members plan Sudbury convention attendance. A 25th anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Alfred Homer on Nelson Avenue. Rev Piflay Matheson to be inducted as Trinity United Church pastor June 27 with remarks by Rev C L Poole Rev A B Irwin and Rev RW Rumiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleck Findley and Son
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Morrine
Dominion ‘House
Burlington Channel
G. W. Tebbs
Hamilton Beach
Lions Club
Sudbury
Alfred Homer
Nelson Avenue
Piflay Matheson
Halton
The Sales Team Bets On Umpire For Ball Game
The sales manager funded gear for the team but the captain says the money went to the umpire and bats gloves balls and mitts won t help. The office force fields a strong squad and the next day the struggle ends unresolved.
Erin Community Notes Share Illness and Engagement News
Erin residents report Mr Archibald Campbell confined to his room and ill. Mrs Gordon Corbett returns from Toronto with her mother Mrs W W G McCutcheon improving. Engagement announced for Mildred Elizabeth Bell to Wade Thompson with July seventh wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Campbell
Gordon Corbett
Toronto
W.W. G. McCutcheon
G. Miller
Mullin
Ferguson
Singhampton
J EF. Gilchrist
Elmer Miller
Arthur Murphy
Miss Evelyn
Edmonton
Alberta
Europe
Robert ‘Murphy
Perry Gilmour
CE. I McMillan
McMillan
R. M. Bell
Erin
Ontario
Mildred Elizabeth
W. Wade Thompson
S. A. Thompson
Hilton, Lontario
Advocate
Milkman Confronts Suspicious Customer Over Paralyzed Milk
A milkman reassures a wary customer that the milk is fine despite a claim it has been paralyzed by an anarchist in government. The exchange highlights public distrust and odd vandalism claims without graphic detail.
Grocery Ad Clip Shows Everyday Household Staples
A small ad lists G. M. Jelly Powder two packs for 13 cents Corn starch two packs 19 cents Pure-pork lard two tablespoons 22 cents Fluffo Shortening two tablespoons 25 cents Fancy biscuits two tablespoons 35 cents.
Burial Balls Demand Prompt Cremations In Turbulent Times
A clerk laments many burials as the boss sighs that everyone has to cope, highlighting a grim scene of rapid funerary needs and a resigned attitude toward hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vel
Fragmented quote from emotional exchange between parent and child
A pointed exchange reveals a father saying the spanking hurt him more than the child. The child replies that the father had a pin in his trousers, implying pain was mutual. The fragment reflects domestic conflict and unresolved tension.
Story Writer’s Ambition Sparks Mirthful Bargain
A humorous exchange centers on a fledgling writer who notes taking up story-writing as a career. A friend responds skeptically about sales, prompting the quip that the narrator has traded a watch, a sexaphone, and an overcoat, not yet sold works.
Unnoticed remark sparks reflection on marriage bond
An exchange reveals a candid moment of self deception and affection as two individuals recall the start of their marriage. One admits foolishness in choosing a partner while the other acknowledges being swept away by infatuation at the time.
Easter Services at Acton Baptist Church
ACTON G. EASTER Pastor leads Sunday School at 10.30 a m and a sermon on Hallowed be Thy Name at 11 30 a m the third in a series on the Lord s Prayer Communion service is noted Evening service is withdrawn 8 00 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
Hog Shipping Saturday Delivers 8.50 Grade and Freight
Holmes of Acton advertises hog shipping Saturday at 8.50 price per hog with grade. Hog trucking free with delivery by farmer and 100 extra PF FE noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes, Acton
Farewell to Robin Storey Beloved Father Remembered
The family of the late Robin Storey gratefully acknowledge the many kindnesses shown during his illness and after his death. They cherish these deeds and memories of his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Storey
Chick Bargain Seeks Buyers for Select Hatchery Chicks
Tweddle offers government approved chicks including Leghorns Barred Rocks White Rocks Wyandottes at 6.90 to 7.90 per 100. Special pricing on 1 week 2c extra 10 day 3c 2 week dc. Call 232w Fergus Ont Box 13.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Bannockburn
Eden Mills
Presbyterian Young People’s Society
Limehouse
Women's Institute
T. J. Brown
Jean Givens
Gladys Parker
Wm. Mitchell
Ashgrove
Gowdy
Muriel Stephenson
Norfolk United Church
United Churches
Glenwillams
R. Holmes
Lil's
W. Z. Mills
LePoidevip
Rockwood
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Institute
Fred Hamilton
Chas. H. Harris
Newmarket
M. Starr
D. A.mcmillan
Jos
London Military Hospital
Harvey Brown
Halifax
Olive Burnett
Elora
Ella Hamilton
McDonald
Irene Peal
A. McLeod and Family
C. McLaughlin
Thos. Harrison
Pacific Coast
United Church
Exhibition Park
Chas. A. Zavitz
Zavitz
Ilderton
Ottawa
Raymond
Richard Harris
Creelman Hall
Wm. Johnson
James Mills
G. ©. Creelman
Massey Hall
Church
Bulldogs
Everton
Nichols& Newstead
Mary Bolton
Southampton
Als‘ter
Jack ‘Fitesimmons
Oakville
Churchill
Ballinafad
Crewson
Milton
Holiday Bargain List
CASEY
Mid-Canada Exploration Co., Limited
Bay St
Waverley
J. Bleishman
Canada
St. Catharines
Douala Uy
Bray Hatchery
Sai
Pdation
Bray Chick Hatchery
Clayburn Avenue
Catharines
Geo. C. Brown
Norval—Phone
W. T. Patterson
Tait Optical CO
Wyndham St
Acton Bree Press
Weekly Thought
Longfellow
Jesus
United Church of Canada
Poole
Bower Avenue
Gufferer
Presbyterian Knox Church
Rev. H. & Bennie, M. A
Willow Street
Baptist Church
Acton G
George
Ailcu
Hallett
Thanes
Vannatier Fox Farm
R. S. Heatherington
Phoebe
Statham
Ale
Phoebe Statham
Parmer
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