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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
4
Churchill Young People visit Limehouse skating outing
The Churchill Young People's Society held a skating party on Brook's Pond near Limehouse on Wednesday evening. About twenty youths enjoyed skating and were entertained at Rev. Mr. Stephenson's home afterward. A few games followed and a hot meal was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Young People's Society
Limehouse
Brook's Pond
Limehowe
Local Visitors and Society News Recount Weekly Events
Mr W Moore of Toronto visited at the home of Mr T Moore on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Chas Norrish hosted the Bridge Club Tuesday evening. Mrs Alexander Moore spent Saturday in Toronto. Mr and Miss Walsh of Toronto visited their sister Mrs R Eliott during the week. Mr Reg Murray spent the weekend away. Morse has returned after a six month stay with her daughter Mrs Frank Ellis in Woodstock. Mrs Ross Carbert has stayed in the village for a week. The friends of Miss Marguerite Carbet are sorry to hear she is indisposed at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moore
Toronto
T. Moore
Chas. Norrish
Bridge Club
Alexander Moore
Miss Walsh
R. Eliott
Reg. Murray
Morse
Frank Ellis
Woodstock
Ross Carbert
Marguerite Carbert
Erin Shamrock Triumphs In Northern Hockey League Final
Erin Shamrock Hockey Team defeated Inglewood 6-1 at Orangeville Arena to clinch the local group series title, finishing a perfect six for six. Also notes community happenings including residents Mrs. Barbour ill and Mrs. Hughes visiting Orangeville, and the death of Joan Starret Leslie at 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benham
Toronto
Forester’s Hall
Margaret Barbour
Robert
J. R. Hughes
Orangeville
A. C. McMillan
Sunrise Trail Play supports Girls' Lookout Club funds
LIMEHOUSE reports a well attended performance of The Sunrise Trail by Knox young people in Acton benefiting the Girls' Lookout Club. The piece featured two New Canada Movement speakers urging reform. a skating party and social hour followed. Weather and local events filled the week with school music progress and local visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Acton
Presbyterian ‘Church
Girls’ Lookout Club
The
United Church
New Canada Movement
Mr. Brook
Churchhill
Priday
Norma
Isabel Stephenson
Guelph
B. Law and Family
Toronto
Hill
Misa
Beatrice
Lane
Will Devereaux
Ed Mira
Fred Brown
Noble
Hall takes over Hillsburg venture as young boy injured
W Horne era ends as Mr Hall assumes Hillsburg business. George Ekwood Douglas, five, seriously injured when a hare kicks a sleigh dog fight ends with skull injury. He is in Guelph General Hospital in serious condition. Margaret Binnie and Ivy Beatty visited Alex Binnie at Mimosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Horne
Hall
George Ekwood Douglas
David Douglas
Reynolds
Guelph General Hospital
Margaret,Binnie
Ivy Beatty
Alex. Binnie
Mimosa
Local Sickness Improves as Community Shares News
Misses Marjorie and Lula McCutcheon visit Toronto relatives while Miss Marjorie Aitkens and Mix Sutcliffe stay with John Aitkens family. Hillsburg hosts two one act plays Box and Cox and Politeness Incorporated at United Church coached by A Foreman. Cast includes N Aitkens M McCutcheon L McCutcheon N Webb G Aitkens R Struthers E Van Norman. Choral Society concert at Everton attended by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Lula McCutcheon
Toronto
Marjorie Aitkens
Mix Sutcliffe
John Aitkens
Russell Martin
Erin
van Norman
Hillsburg
The
United Church
Box
Bannockburn Clubs Hold Frugal Social Meeting Debates
The Bannockburn Bustlers Club opened with Pack Up Your Troubles and sang the National Anthem. George Barnes led a debate on city home versus farm wealth with Miss Kathleen Beckett and Mr John Mann for the affirmative and Mrs Anthony and Mr Wm Moffat for the negative. the affirmative won. The Bannockburn Women's Institute met at the McCullough home for a social with speeches, solos, dancing, and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Bustlers
George Barnes
Betty Clarridge
Ada Sprowl
Kathleen Beckett
John Mann
Fred Anthony
Wm. Moffat
Bannockburn Women's Institute
W. O. McCullogh
C. Lindsay
Laura Miller
Fred Shortill
Chicago
Allen Clarridge
W. J. McDonald
K. Beckett
Puslinch
Eden Mills bachelor wins race and weds
The village notes a bachelor from Eden Mills who married on February 23 after a springlike contest named Spring Fever. Congratulations go to Mrs. Abert Burrows and the couple wish many years of happiness. A Ladies Aid tea faced a cold storm with good fellowship and a large supper. Reports mention local figures and events, including a road convention in Toronto and a pastor moving to Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Burrows
the United
Ebenezer Mita
J. C. Webb
E. Young
W. Wilson
Mgr
Fulton
Nassagaweya
Toronto
Rev
M. ©. Gandier
Windsor
Thos. Webb
Hrifta
Stewart Town Opens Ashgrove Road as Ice Deepens
The pond ice near Stewart Town is 23 inches thick and workers finish cutting. Unemployed residents open Ashgrove sideroad blocked for days. Mr and Mrs Stanley Appleton move to Dunbarton this week. their daughter Joan noted. Miss M J Gillies slowly improves after weeks of illness. council members attended the Good Roads Convention in Toronto's Royal York Hotel last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashgrove
Stanley Appleton
Col. Brown
Dunbarton
Joan
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
McPhedran Hospitalized After Illness in Guelph
Alexander Mc Phedran of Brookville was taken to Guelph Hospital last week for treatment. The Knatchball group of the Women’s Missionary Society held a monthly meeting at Mrs. T. J. Diamond’s home. Ebenezer United Church hosted a Maggid and Jiggs supper with a good programme on Wednesday evening. Rev M C Gandiler’s sudden call to Eden Mills led Mr John Marshall to lead Sunday service at Ebenezer Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McPhedran
Brookville
Guelph
Knatchball
Women's Missionary Society of
Ebenezer United Church
T. J. Diamond
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. C. Gandiler
Eden Mills
John Marshall
W. Gardiné
George’ H. Pearen
Wilbert J. Guild
Harry Bolton
George Laverty
Marion Taylor
George Gordon
Toronto
W. J. ‘Taylor
Hamilton Conference
United Church
St. John’s Church
Presbyterian Church
Rockwood Choral Society
Disciples’ Church
Everton
Douglas McNabb
Presbyterian Sunday School
M. Cameron
Jean
Fergus
F. G. Hamilton
Minnie Nickell
Clarence Lynch
Edna M. Pearen
Dimdas
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Myrtle Ioore
Peter Orne
D. McMillan
James Grierson
Thos.’ Kelly
Orval Gorrell
The
Public School Trust
Miss Kennedy to Return for more church solos
Our congregation enjoyed Miss Kennedy's solos and is pleased she will sing again. The cottage service at Mrs. Bennett's home was a phenomenal success. Captain and Mrs. Poulton visited Mr. Charles Lambert. Annie Airdrie of Toronto and Mary McCaig of Georgetown have returned home. Some Crewson Cornians mingle with Actonians at Acton skating arena. The lamb will follow the March lion as mail carriers persevere in cold weather.
Everton Choral Society concert and community mourning in Eramosa
The Rockwood Choral Society performed at the Church of Christ on Monday with Mrs. Oakes Black Foreman and Mrs Young among participants. News of Donald McMillan of Eramosa Township dying after a pneumonia illness brings sadness to a large circle. he was 23 or 24, survived by parents Alexander and Letitia, wife Jem Parker, two brothers Harold and Wilfred, and sister Mrs A Clow. Funeral was at the family home with Rev J A Grant officiating, Everton Cemetery interment, pallbearers Frank Synott Eddie Synott Arthur Clow Fred Clow Archie Cromby Clifford Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Alexander
Letitia McMillan
Jem Parker
Harold
Wilfred
Erin Township
A. Clow
Eramosa
J. A. Grant
Evin
Ospringe
Everton Cemetery
Frank Synott
Eddie Synott
Arthur Clow
Fred Clow
Archie Cromby
Clifford Grant
Oakville Notes on Visits and Local Incidents
Oakville reports Miss Ann Galloway visiting Montreal and Quebec with friends for weeks Canon Smith spoke at a Burling ton Lenten meeting recalling a council request for a new Post Office building with early consideration promised Miss Belle Smith fell on ice at Dundas and Colborne Streets breaking her left arm Jack Lofquist returned from Florida Thomas Caven Clarkson underwent appendicitis surgery and is progressing well Lacy G Goucher died Tuesday at 71 wife of Harry Sindrey Mrs Sindrey born in England lived in Oakville long time Survives by husband only Record
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ann )Galloway
Montreal
Quebec
Canon Smith
St. Luke's Church
Burlington
Belle Smith
Dundas and
Colborne
Jack Lofquist
Florida
Thomas Caven
Clarkson
Lacy
G. Goucher
Harry Sindrey
Mrs. Sindrey
England
Oakville
Moderate use of alcohol and its societal impact
A quotation by Eugene Lyman Fisk M D condemns not just excess but what he calls the moderates' harm. He argues that widespread daily drinking diverts people from constructive activities and damages latent capacities across society. He notes the loss of achievement, adjustment, and humane progress due to alcohol’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lyman Fisk, M
Alligator and Child Safety Quoted in Local Speech
A fragmentary quote recalls an odd scene about a young child and an alligator with regional dialect. The second speaker questions changes affecting children while a Soviet literature remark contrasts breadth and depth. The items appear as brief overheard remarks rather than a connected report.
Economy and morale in hard times urged by advice
The passage argues that gloom and frugality harm opportunity and mood. It urges dressing well, maintaining spirits, and avoiding penny pinching on essential costs like electricity, asserting confidence and cheer lead to better outcomes.
Quote on gifts and cleanliness from a Dominion Bacteriologist
A fragment quotes a conversation about a diamond studded wrist watch as a Christmas gift and contrasts clean appearances with bacteriological standards. The text includes a remark that milk must be bacteriologically clean, not just visually clean, attributed to the Dominion Bacteriologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bacteriologist
Milton High sextette wins at Acton 2 1 Georgetown
Milton High School sextette defeated Georgetown 2 1 at Acton on Tuesday. J Brush scored both Milton goals while Bradley tallied for Georgetown.
W C T U Meeting Notes From Rockwood Report
The monthly W C T U gathering at Mrs W Gardiné's home featured President Mrs George H Pearen presiding. Readings by Mrs George Laverty and Miss Marion Taylor. George Gordon reported on the Prohibitions Convention in Toronto.
Alone in Her Joy Dialect Dialogue Clip
Bert warns Liz about going to the pictures as she sobs and asks to be left alone. The exchange shows distress and a tense moment between the two characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Liz
Lis
Unclear Clergy Duty Stance Cited in Early Text
Fragments indicate a view that a man should expect both spiritual and material support from the church, yet be unwilling to devote even an hour or two weekly in attendance. The passage reflects tension between church duties and personal commitment within a religious community.
Meaning of the Cross sermon series
Religious services announce 11.60 a m The Minister speaks on What Crucified Christ at noon Sunday School and Bible 7 00 p m Men s Service Chaplain Dawson Guelph Reformmnatory All are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Guelph
The Last Words of a King Sermon and Evening Programs
A church announces a Sunday schedule for March 4 1934 starting 11 00 a m with The Last Words of a King followed by 2 30 p m Sabbath School and 7 00 p m Geography. The Young People’s Guild meets Monday at 8 00 p m with Educational Committee discussing Always Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Guild
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Campbellville
Ospring
Bannockburn
M. J. Gillies
S. Corners
Soviet Union
Maxim Gorky
Milton
Milton High School
Georgetown
J. Brush
Bradley
Nola Dryboro
Little Current
Manitoulin Island
Dorothy Denyes
Kitchener Brewing Company
Main Street
Metcalfe
Trafalgar Township
Fisher Hill
Upper Middle Road
Service TO
Bray
K. Punston
Bray Chilk Hatchery
Funston
St. Catharines
Geo. C. Brown
Norval—Phone
C.& B. Park & Beans Pte
Falcon
G. M. Raspberries
Tro
S.C
Swan
P. or_Iod
F. C
Navy T. Paper
White Wheatiers
Lushus J
B.D. Rachlin & CO
Weekly Thought
Religious
United Church of Canada
C. N. Poole
B. D. Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
M. A
Willow Street
Acton Creamery
E. Holmes
B. Rachlin
Archie Theater
Rookwood
R. J. Kerr
Lydia Amy Lesles
Woodhall &Musselle
W. T. Patterson
R. C
Tait Optical CO
Reading Optometrists of
Wyndham St
General Insurance
Life
Eire
Fidelity
Frederick J. Wright
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