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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
4
Osp r inge area notes relatives visiting from Milton Georgetown and Hillsburg with numerous family connections. Several weddings, reunions, and anniversaries are noted, including a funeral in Hillsburg and re engagement of a local teacher Harvey Hasiard.
The town of Eden Mills learns of the sudden death of Henry Leslie aged 62 from a heart attack after visiting family in West Lorne. The funeral at United Church followed a private home service, with Rev. W. D. Clark officiating and many floral tributes. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Jane Root, two sons Harry and Robert, plus siblings and relatives. community sympathy is extended.
Weekend visitors from Whitby and London gathered at Georgetown Park for the Thompson family tenth annual reunion with about 150 members. Local chatter notes potential Main Street resurfacing and wider roadways to improve angle parking, while Waterloo Musical Festival pamphlets draw provincial attention with a photo of the Lorne Scots Band.
Limehouse services of the United Church were withdrawn last Sunday while Churchill marked an anniversary. Presbyterian and Girls Club meetings occurred, with Miss Jean Given in charge. Local families, including the McAlpines, Warwicks, Mackenzies, Nortons, Folletts, and Cla rence Follett and Gordon Follett, visited or stayed at cottages and homes around town. A motor trip to Lake Huron accompanied by Mrs Yeates and Mrs Lane rounded out weekend plans.
Last Friday afternoon the W A of St Johns Church hosted an afternoon tea and sale of baking and refreshments at Mr and Mrs J H Gibb s home. Irene Hamilton won a painting in the lucky draw as members enjoyed hospitality and service by R F McWilliams and other volunteers.
Funeral services for George Z Hilyer 78 were held Wednesday at home and Grace United Church following a long illness. In Milton on Saturday June 10 Miss Jean Campbell Robertson wed Elmer Frank Chisholm son of Leonard W Chisholm and the late Mrs Chisholm Milton Champion provided the details.
The Community Church announces Captain and Mrs. Poulton will lead services for another year. Weekend visits included Mr. and Mrs. Stevens and Constance, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Johnson of Toronto visiting the Grahams and R. H. Browns. Sunday services follow the usual schedule with Sunday School at 2.15 and service at 3.00 pm.
Mrs. Wm Brown returns from Hamilton Hospital. Mrs Talbot visits daughter Mrs Roy Hindley. Dublin Women's Institute meets at Mrs Lupine Robinsons. Kathleen Dredge visits Miss Kathleen Dredge. Mr and Mrs Thomas Morton visit Mr and Mrs Will Dredge. Will Hutchinson and family from Essex visit Stan Robinson.
Ball in a very successful event staged by Mayfield Young People in the Community Hall under the Mission Circle. Visits included Mr and Mrs Thompson of Acton and Mrs Binnie. Various residents from Hamilton and Toronto were noted visiting.
Campbellville St David's Presbyterian Church choir led music at Freeston United Church anniversary Sunday evening. Selections included The Lord Is Merciful, Rock of Ages by a soloist, and The Prodigal a quintet. Also notes family and local social items including a Milton wedding and travels and visits.
Andy Hyslop left for Chicago for a year long course at American Can laboratories. Bruce Walker, Clark Avenue, is at Camp Borden with the 119th Bombing Squadron for two weeks training. Locust Street sees two new houses begun by local parties Mr Win Copland and Town Clerk Bush. St Lukes Church held its Sunday School and congregational outing at Hidden Valley Park Aldershot with a large turnout. Mr and Mrs H R Robbins of Lakeland Florida departed after visiting relatives in Ottawa and Burlington. Dr A H Speers M O Ka made the government required yearly inspection of tourist refreshment services and tourist homes, thirteen remaining in town and six of the latter. Walter Torrance of Perth was appointed commercial teacher at $1,900 to replace R W Loffree BA who has taken a position at another school.
A report notes Erin Mrs E D Strowger fractured her right forearm Friday after a yard fall at her home in Erin. Mundell bought a residence at the village south end and plans remodeling while surveys on Highway 24 between Erin and Guelph indicate a hard top surface next year.
The Nassagaweya Township Sunday School Convention met Monday in St. David's Church Campbellville with delegates from local church schools. Attendees heard an instructive program as haying began in Unla district and farms noted harvest activity. The Nassagaweya Women's Institute met June 21 led by President Padbury with Gertie Freeman piano, a paper by Mrs. John Robertson on Color in Life, and a report from District Director Mrs. Frank Rinehart after lunch and a National Anthem closing.
The Maple Leafs, last in the International League, staged a homecoming comeback after a harsh road trip. Owners rehired Tony Lazeri as manager and rebuilt the roster by adding Heinie Manush Mel Mazzera and Carl Fischer. Toronto welcomed 8000 fans as a sign of revived interest in the team.
In Dansert a4 new role a4 manage bet able to transmit Mabey aptrit that made him great as a pdayer to hia charges. The Leafs, led by Tony Lamert and taaffe Wie, beat Rochester Red Wings and sparked belief they can reach playoffs. Fans filled Moodlighta, chanting Come on Tony Push em up as Lazzeri coaches and the team shows hustle, punch, and world of fight.
Tenders will be received up to July 5 for removing old plaster and re plastering the Schoolhouse of School Section No 9 Nassagaweya. The contractor must furnish all material. Further information from George T. Wilson Secretary Rockwood Ontario.
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