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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1930
Page
4
Crewsons Corners Visits and Family News
Vancouver resident Mr John L Cripps visited with Miss Cripps. Mrs McIntosh returned home from Guelph after an eighty second birthday celebration at Mrs Moore’s. Mr Ronald McEachern visited in Toronto. Miss Annie Airdrie was home from Toronto on Sunday. Mr Steinhoff of Hamilton visited at Riles. Sgt Mr Tyler visited in Mi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ L. Cripps
Vancouver
Miss Cripps
McIntosh
Guelph
Moore
Ronald McEachern
Toronto
Annie Airdrie
MK. Steinhoff
Hamilton
I Riles
Mr. Tyler
Everton Social Roundup Sees Local Visits and Tiny Terrors
Mr and Mrs Norman Dingham and family and Mr and Mrs Charles Dingman hosted visitors at Ben Simons home. Miss Margaret Reed returned to Toronto after a week with the Reed aunts. Master Colin Parker escaped a serious accident after a horse threw him and trampled his arm requiring three stitches. Masters Gordon Leslie and Lloyd Mack earned praise for their year’s work and will skip exams. Mrs Thomes Mack marked her birthday with family at home. Other weekend visitors included Mr John Tindall of Woodstock Mr David Tindell and son and Mr Forbes of London. Mr and Mrs Mack visited their daughter in Acton recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Leslie
Lloyd Mack
Thomes Mack
John Tindall
Woodstock
David Tindell and Son
Forbes
London
Mack
Acton
Burlington Social Notes and Local Incidents
Burlington reports include Mrs. Robert Law and Dorothy Law of Moosejaw visiting Locust Street, Mr. and Mrs. E. Penwarden from Mt. Forest with G. Bush, and Miss Ethel Gain and Dorothy Bear staying on Locust Street. C H Bardward now works for Canadian National Railways in Paris Ontario. Lem Gem Greeman pleads guilty to possessing a still and awaits sentence. John Moodie ships asparagus to London and Birmingham via Montréal and the Duchess of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Law
Dorothy
Moosejaw, Sask
Ri. M. Blessinger
Locust Street
E. Penwarden
Mt. Forest
G. Bush
C. Bardward
Canadian National Railways
Paris
Ontario
Ethel Gain
Dorothy Bear
New York
Richard Marble
Versailles
D.L. Alloway
Cole
Rochester
N.Y
M. A. Parsons
Freeman
Katie Flasher
J. A. Parkhurst
Port Dalhousie
Water and
Torrance Streets
John Moodie
Port Nelson
London
Birmingham
John Walker
Montréal
Duchess of Richmond
England
Gazette
Hillsburg Notes Highlight Reunion And Local Happenings
Hillsburg reports include visits from Ripley and Toronto residents, farm work starting in surrounding areas, and good crops. A reunion drew many former residents with events such as parades and sports. Speeches by R W Gaga and Rev Foreman capped Sunday gatherings with strong turnout and community pride.
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Holds Monthly Meeting
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute met at Mrs 8 Swackhamer’s home with several ladies present. Miss A Cree chaired in the absence of the President and First Vice-President. The group sang the Institute Ode and said the Lord’s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Swackhamer
A. Cree
J. McLean
Lowise Swackhamer
Georgetown Drug and Stationery Firm Sold to Owen Sound Buyer
Mr W R Watson disposed of his drug and stationery business to Mr R W Robb of Owen Sound. Dr Anderson MP and Mr John Irwin of Milton visited Georgetown during A B Parr, D D G M representing Orion Lodge at Grand Lodge in Toronto last week. Mr and Mrs Kaiser and Miss Thelma Kaiser of London visit Mrs J M Buck this week. Mr John A McDermid passed his third Arts year at Victoria College Toronto. Mrs Dr C V Williams and children Helen and David spend a month with Mrs Williams in Winnipeg. Lorne Rifles Band garden party in the Park last Friday drew fair attendance. crowd wished for better patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Watson
R. W. Robb
Owen Sound
Anderson
M. P
John Irwin
Milton
A. B. Parr
Orion Lodge
Grand Lodge
Toronto
Wm. Kaiser
Thelma Kaiser
London
Oakville Groom to Wed Miss Williams in June Ceremony
Montreal groom Geo Wilson son of T H and Mrs Wilson of the base line will wed Miss Williams of Montreal on Wednesday June 28. Other notices include Jas Robinson of Kenora visiting relatives, J Ross Lusk of Chicago on vacation, E B Madden in Grand Haven on business, W M S of St Johns United Church hosted by W T Sterling, and Chas Harrison sick at Pine Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilson
Montreal
T. H
Mrs. Wilson
Hymen
Miss Williams
Jas. Robinson
Kenora
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Omagh
J . Ross Lusk
Chicago
Star
Mr. Lusk
E. B. Madden
Grand Haven
Conn
W. T. Sterling
St. John's United Church
Lakeshore ‘West
T. J. Beggs
Marion
Franklin
Reynolds Street
Heron Hay
Ontario
Chas. Harrison
Pine Avenue
Eden Mills School Picnic and Local Society Notes
Eden Mills No 4 Public School hosted a well attended picnic with games and generous lunch. The Women's Institute met at Mrs Wilkin Wilson's with full attendance and thrift talk. A softball party was held at Edgewood Park. A toddler nearly suffocated by gas fumes was rescued by his mother and a neighbor. Visitors from Toronto and Hillsburg were guests over the weekend. The Women’s Institute and Ebenezer group held meetings to plan the year. Miss Edith Norrish from Hamilton holidayed at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 4
Uttle Karl Wright
W. E. Wright
Rockwood
Gowan
Toronto
Ross Argo
Jas. Barden
Hillsburg
Forty fourth Eramosa Sunday School Convention in Barrie United Church
The Eramosa Sunday School Convention held at Barrie United Church last week drew a small crowd. Rev John Robertson led devotionals, with reports from departments and talks by Rev Seymour of Toronto and Alex Butchart of Guelph. The event included evening addresses, a social picnic, and recreation led by Ben Hosking. Mrs Chas Byers widow of Davenport, Iowa, mourned. funeral held in Rockwood with interment at Rockwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrle Hs United Church
John Robertson
Charles H. Harris
Seymour
Toronto
Alex. Butchart
Guelph
M. ©. Gandier
Eden Mills
J. ©. McLeod
Everton Disciples Church
Welcome Shaw
Association
G. F. Scovil
Sti George's _Church
Ida May Ostrander
Davenport
Iowa
McNiven& McIntyre
Rockwood
United Church
W .J. Taylor
O. A. C. Alumni Association
G. L Christie
R. W., Wade
Live Stock
Memorial Hall
D. H. Jones
C. A. Zavitz
Department of
Field Husbandry
H.H. Dean
Dairy Husbandry
George Raithby
Assembly Memorial
Cutten
Creelman Hall
Crawford
A. K. Thomas
Dr. Waller
Albert Gray
B. Freure
Chas
Garner
Omen's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Duff's Church
Morriston
Ladies’ Organization
Presbyterian Church
Home Helpers and Mission Band
Ross Allan
Irene Peal
Hamilton
Campbellville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Campbville residents report guests from Speyside Calgary Toronto and Buffalo visiting family in Speyside. Attendees included the McNiven anniversary group and the Wing Campbell wedding party in Guelph with multiple local relatives noted.
Local Notes On Visits And Travels In Ontario And Saskatoon
Erin Ferguson and relatives from Hamilton visited Mrs. Clow. Rex Scott and daughter from Saskatoon are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Scott. Donald Cox of Winnipeg stayed with Miss Mary and Frank McMillan. Mrs Hyndman of Guelph and Mrs Taylor of Saskatoon visited Mr. Chas. Smith. The Barbour and Cheers couples drove to Detroit and back. Rev. Dr. Brecken and son Arthur LeRoy spent Sundays with Mrs. Overland. Rev. A O W Foreman and family attended Phyllis Foreman graduation in Toronto. Donald Cox party visited Walkerton. Jennie Hull accompanied to Harriston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Hamilton
Clow
Rex Scott
Saskatoon
Sask
G. T. Scott
Donald Cox
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Mary
Frank ‘McMillan
Hyndman
Guelph
Taylor
Harriston
Frankum
Adoveate
Milton and area notes from community pages decline to more
Milton society notices report visiting relatives in London Ontario and Woodstock, hospital returns, and council payments. Illness updates include Miss Margaret Bews in New Westminster with poor prognosis and Constable George Cookman in Christie Street Hospital. Also announced are engagements Ruth Villers Gorham and Daniel Brown Pierson, with club reports from Kilbride Women’s Institute and district meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McFadden
C. Carruthers
London
Ontario
Gordon McKenzie
Martin Street
Galt General Hospital
R. White
A. J. Sloan
Woodstock
Margaret Bews
Walter
New Westminster
B.C
George Cookman
Milton
Christie Street Hospital
Toronto
Ruth Villers
B. Villers Gorham
Thomas A.gorham
Halton County
Daniel Brown Pierson
Daniel Brown
Pierson
Overbrook
Philadelphia
Kilbride-Womenn's Institute
Smith
Maud’ Small
McDonald Institute
Guelph
Cartwright
K. Ttwiss
W. Coulson
Palermo
R. Richardson
Champion
Music at Sranley Park Erin Friday Night
Dance invitation to Sranley Park Erin with Martin Ramsay Orchestra on Friday evening. Admission 50 cents. New Harmony of Brampton to perform Saturday evening with 25 cents admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sranley Park
Erin
Martin Ramsay
New Hartmony
Brampton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crewson
Everton
Burlington
William Harven
Ripley
Clarence
John Rostell
Murray. Burnett
Alma Robertson
Evelyn Gerrie
Gladys Robertson
Fergus
Lillian Bryan
Guelph General Hospital
D.A. Robertson
Alfred Rose
Hespeler
North Bay
Robertson
Melrose Maltby
San Francisco
Frank Macaulty
George Lacey
Chesterville
Della McKinnon
Henry Barden
John Eling
Donaldson's
R. W. ‘Gaga
Foreman
Eto Ataken
Bannockburn
Georgetown
Oakville
Hammersley
Thelma Taintsley
Galt
Vic
Campbellville
J. L. Moore
Speyside
Alex. Bell
Lawrence Sharpe
W. McPhail
Milgrove
John Leslie
Calgary
Pos
Gertrude Beattie
Anne Martin
G. B. Carbett
Marguerite Aide
W. J. Bell
Wing-Campbell
Keith
Chambray
MAIN
Acton, Ontario
Maxwell R. Stark
R. D
Rachlin’s
Black Pepper Tb
Heinz Sweet Pickles
Dominion
J. W. Jones Acton
Ont
Talbots
Green Mountain
W. D. Talbot
Religious
Antted Church of Canada
C. J. Poole
Pathmage
Bower Avenue
J. F. N. Atkinson
Carlisle
Presbyterian Knox Church
A.L. Bennie
Wilow Street
Georgetown Georgetown
S.T
H. L. Bennie
Limehouse
Vanatter Fox -Farm
Ring
D. H. Young
Main Street
Thanes
A. D. Savage
Savage
E. Harrop
Gore District
Norwich Union Canadian Fire Insurance Companies
J. R. sKennedy
Bray Chicks
Canada
Hickey
Clayburn Ave
St. Oxtharia
F. C
Pheas
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