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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
4
Intercenter notices and community items engage readers with updates from nearby towns. Officials, local groups, and residents share happenings affecting daily life, hosting meetings, events, and service changes across several communities.
Mr and Mrs John Graff stay with friends in Detroit for several days. Mr James Marshall and Miss Margaret Ayers visited Mr and Mrs John McLean on Sunday. A number from the community attended the anniversary service at Limehouse and spent the afternoon at the Mazize.
Swindlehurst returned home on Sunday after two weeks visiting friends in Brampton. Mrs Bertha Blakely of Brampton is bereaved. Mr Norman Harris of Toronto spent a few days at Mr John Harding’s home. United Church Sunday School picnic was held yesterday in Mr F Huggins grove. Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper and Messrs William and John Harding visited friends at Schom. Dan Campbell spent Sunday at Guelph hospital with Mrs Campbell who is improving and hopes to return home soon. Myrtle Allen is home from Toronto Normal School.
In Campbellville the Women's Missionary Society quilted seven quilts for relief. Mrs W Van Sickle is in Galt Hospital for treatment. Local visits include Mrs Pegge and Betty of Carlisle with Mr W McLaren, and Mr and Mrs John Agnew of Waterdown with Harolds Small. Also: Seaforth trip for J B Mackenzie and Sam Mackenzie, and Acton visits by T and A Moore. Brante to meet Campbellville in a Saturday ball game at 2 30 p m.
The town markets the Burn-Rite fuel firm and reports summer tourists along River Credit. Aldous family visits Terra Cotta friends, W J Rutledge renovates, and Ellwood builds stone piers. Stringer plans Mona Road move. Somerville sale draws crowds. Hayward family moves to Co N R station. Haying and buckwheat chopp ing expand local industry. Doct, Faby, and others mentioned in brief.
Mr William Nichol and a friend visited Miss Emma Cripps and Tyler on business trips to Toronto. A large number of Toronto acquaintances called last night and he later motored to Oshawa. The community extends sympathy to Mrs Wallace in bereavement. Captain Bradley and Lieut Hook gave addresses at the Sunday service. On Sunday J P Scarrow of Acton will lead with the Immortality of the Soul topic.
Visitors from Toledo Paris and Toronto holidaying in Limehouse. Local ministers Rev Douglas and Rev Grant preached at churches. United Church anniversary services drew large crowds and a musical program by Dr. Agnew and the Johns family. A new daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Arthur Hill.
The report lists examination results and class honors for S. S. No. 7 Nassagaweya. Names of pupils advancing from Junior to senior grades and teachers are shown, with marks ranges for class honors and year’s work standings.
Rockwood reports exam focus for schools as First Form students enjoy a week at Exhibition Park with Miss Fitz gerald and Kilpatrick. A Canadian National bus brought Boy Scouts to camp in the park. Presbyterians picnic at Kitchener while local families travel for health and visits. Summer holidays begin as roads are oiled to ease dust. Picnic reservations encouraged at Stanley Park with safe, reasonable rates.
A compact list from Greenock noting juniors and seniors with honors including Irene Aitken Thelma Morrison Margaret Pascoe J Billie Stewart Evaline McOalg Eileen Johnston and others. Several students are listed as on trial or with honors alongside teachers and officials.
Banockburn notices list names visiting from Owen Sound Toronto and Maidstone with a wedding and holiday visits. Pro motions at Bannockburn School show students advancing from Jr to Sr and kindergarten to primary with names such as Betty Clarridge Elmer Roszel Annie McCullough Lloyd James Irma Watson Harold Gordon Jean McDonald Edith Denny Elmer Denny Lawrence Cross Clifford McDonald John Dickenson Hector McDonald Tom Dickenson Norman McDonald and Kathleen Beckett as names tied to the transitions.
Miss Enid Somerville of New York visits her father D L Somerville. Edith Davis visits with Mr and Mrs BE McCreight at Windsor. D McColl of San Diego visits with Rev Dr and Miss McColl. Ladies attend Presbyterial Rally at Acton. Ben Erwin of East Rochester visits relatives in Georgetown. Mrs J M Moore and Miss Aileen Moore sail to Vancouver BC. A new drinking fountain on Main Street by Bank of Montreal is installed, donated by Georgetown Lions Club and others. Ten tons of calcium chloride raise dust concerns and costs of road maintenance are noted.
Oakville highlights include visits from Mrs Keith Montgomery of Brighton and her son Hugh Montgomery, Gordon Perdue returning from Vancouver, and Miss Francis Evans as guest of Miss S Sumner. County Judge Munro presided at the Division Court with light docket and noon adjournment. Mrs C V Hilmer's recovery after appendicitis noted. Arts examers at Toronto University include Hilda Smith and Pauline Angie. Eleanor Mitchell suffered a torn thumb at a basket factory, keeping her from a Tuesday game. Halton WCGT U convention met in Acton with union addresses and a strong delegation of ladies. Local firefighters held an annual parade with many company representatives from multiple towns.
Miss Walton of Toronto visits with Miss Coreta Gibson and Mrs Pegcy Wilkinson and children of Guelph. Miss Waterman leaves Tuesday for Ottawa to spend the summer. Mr James Johnston of Galt visits Mr and Mrs T A Bainbridge. Mrs Hull and Mrs R W Hull with two children spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Franklin at Harriston. Dr and Mrs Frank and son John of Toronto are camping at Stanley Park before a Northern Ontario summer. J H Gibson built a portable camping outfit for Dr Frank, a neat house on wheels with built in conveniences as they tour the summer.
Burlington residents share travel news from England Ontario visits mark a busy social period. The Firemen's Drill Team accepts an invitation to Elmira for the Western Ontario tournament on July 1 and responds to a LaSalle Park fire with quick use of chemical equipment.
Mrs Alderson of Wyoming visits brother Mayor Syer while he and his sister travel to St Catharines and Buffalo for the weekend. Miss Millie Peacock visits relatives in Cherry Creek South Wales and Milton. Fred Johnson recovers well after double hernia surgery at Guelph General Hospital. Ella Mae Coulson to wed James Martin in July. Barney Fetter of Milton Intermediate suffers finger cut at work and will be out for a while. Boston Presbyterian Church marks 112th anniversary with full services and fine music by the choir and Mrs Harold Michie.
A humorous exchange shows Senator Sorghum dodging a label as a logical candidate and noting that his region values free lunch and a brass band over strict logic.
A humorous exchange unfolds as an old man accuses a young man of shortchanging him by miscounting a ten dollar bill. The boy insists he only found a single ten dollar note, not ten smaller ones, and recalls a past instance where a finder received no reward due to lacking change.
A thoughtful piece on judging character. It argues that true discernment comes from sympathy, not quick contempt. The author suggests a good judge seeks the best in people and credits them for what is good, rather than labeling them harshly.
Edson R. Waite argues that modern retailers use newspaper ads to build reputations for square dealing and repeat customers. He notes how advertising can draw tourists, boost town income, and help households stretch budgets by pointing to where to find best prices and deals.
A humorous exchange labels a driver as “worm-style” for lacking turn signals. The dialogue questions how such drivers reveal intentions and what signals should guide others on the road. The cartoonish line invites reflection on driving etiquette.
Mr New Tich agrees to buy a ticket for a whist drive saying he does not know the game but expects to enjoy the event.
Local farmers worry as flocks cross into crops with no hens returning. Jock questions the yard’s defenses while Sandy notes the birds do not return, implying a growing poultry issue in the area.
Lessons on virtue and budget living urge simple tastes to save money and heart happiness. The Golden Rule guides daily dealings with others, while active effort prevents missed opportunities and lingering duties.
Religious notices announce a quarterly Sacramental Service and reception for members at 11 00 am with a Sunday School and Bible Class at noon. Evening service is withdrawn during July and August. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday July 3 1932 Sabbath School and Bible Class at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11 00 a m Thanksgiving at 1 00 p m Note The Sunday School Picnic on July 6 at Edgewood Park Always Whlgo mo.
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