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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 03, 1938

Page

4

Community Notes From Campbellville And Area

Campellville residents greet Marguerite Colbert home after Toronto visit. Crawford Mahon of Kitchener spent the weekend in the village. Mrs. Barty returns home after weeks in Galt Hospital and is as well as can be expected. D. McIntyre’s farewell crowd at Bert Perris home presented him a club bag before he leaves for London Ontario. Mrs. KE Bell attends Rachel Kennedy funeral from Acton to Nassagaweyo Cemetery.

Marguerite Colbert Toronto Crawford Mahon Kitchener Barty Galt Hospital D. McIntyre Bert Perris London Ontario KE. Bell Rachel Kennedy Acton Nassagaweyo

Everton Girls Club Shares Plans and Visits

The Everton Girls' Project Club met at Miss Muriel Hartop's home with members presenting articles they made. They planned an Achievement Day for March 12 and demonstrated making a laundry bag and shoe packs. visitors include families from Guelph Acton and Paris. The Y P S play Speeding Along was staged at Oscarville School last Friday to a decent crowd.

Muriel Hartop E. M. Awrey Baby Guelph W. Usherwood J. B. Benham W. VanNorman Fred McCutcheon Nona Acton Wilbert McCutcheon John McCutcheon John Wielding Paris W. H. Hartop J. P. Mclwod London Thomas Church At Christ Oscarville School

February Literary event draws large crowd in Ospringe

A Tuesday evening gathering at Ospringe labeled February Literary drew a large crowd. Roy Hindley chaired a varied program of songs, duets, recitations and skits including Going to the Dentist. Mrs Hindley and Dan starred in several acts. Local visits, a few shorthorn notices, and auction sales were also noted.

Local Notes and Society Visits Across the District

Ballina and Mrs May spent six weeks visiting friends before heading to Toronto for a few weeks then home to Little Current. Mrs Swindlehurst and Mrs Chisholm visited Dunnville and Toronto respectively. George Soper of Acton and another Soper from Kitchener were seen at J Soper’s home. Preston visitors dropped by J Soper’s father. The WMS met for its February session at Mrs Wyllie’s with Stewardship as the theme. Delegates were chosen and aim and object read. Scripture study covered Day of Prayer plans and next meeting set for the Manse.

May Toronto Little Current M. Swindlehurst Dunnville Mra. Chisholm J. W. Cushnie Balarmiay George Soper Acton Kitchener Sialted J. Soper Geoil Soper Preston

Sacrament Observed At Eden Mills Presbyterian Church

Eden Mills reports the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper observed in church with preparatory services on Thursday led by Rev. G. Johnston. Two new members received. Social notes mention visitors from Georgetown and Toronto and ongoing health concerns. Trail Rangers met to plan a Father and Son banquet for March 11, while a bingo event was postponed.

Presbyterian Church G. Johnston Robert Watecn General Hospital George Currie Georgetown John McAlpine Will McLean Fred Croft Kitchener Robt. Croft Toronto Ernest Dredge Nassagaweya W. Croft Trail Rangers Cameron Kitchen St. Joseph's Hospital

Burlington News Roundup Brings Local Notes and Rumors

Burlington reports arrivals from England aboard the Duchess of Bedford, a favorable recovery after an appendectomy at Brantford Hospital, a fall from a tree injuring ribs, a cash register theft of eight dollars, and a crackdown on petty theft. Tax collection nears forty thousand with discount uptake up, race track rumors surface, and talks of a Brant Street West franchise continue. Oakville police lodging policy shifts to paid wood-cutting for shelter, with wood distributed to relief families.

Nora Bullock Annie Bullock Reginald Bullock England Duchess of Bedford Philip Rhynas Brantford Hospital Harry Nicholas Bellview Avenue Misses Hughes Port Nelson Phil Brooking Chief Smith Burlington Brant Street Middle Road Oakville Pew Kerr

Weekend Visit Highlights From Toronto and Local Hosts

Crewsons Corners residents Mr. and Mya. Jack Cornall and Mr. Hector Guthrie of Toronto spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Y. P. Guthrie. Mr. and Mrs. Hertert Alen visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Mochrie Thursday evening. Locals attended a hockey match in Galt Saturday night. Mr. Wm Nickell and Mixamma Cripps attended the funeral of Mrs. Alex Cripps in Acton Saturday afternoon.

Mya Jack Cornall Hector Guthrie Toronto Y. P. Guthrie Hertert Alen A. Mochrie Galt Wm Nickell Mixamma Cripps Alex, Cripps Acton

Erin and Port Dover visitors among local residents

Erin notes visitors from Port Dover including Mr. Theo McMillan and Minx Yvonne with Master David. Mr. Robert J. Overland from Cobalt visits. it is twenty years since his last Erin trip. A guard suffered a cut foot while chopping wood. Erin Continuation School hockey team lost 9 to 0 to Georgetown High School in a league game.

Theo. McMillan Yvonne David Port Dover BE. McMillan Robert J. Overland Cobalt Mr. Overland Erin R. D. Graham and MyYs Fred A. Hamilton Mra Ransome Green Newstead Preston G. A. Hamilton Georgetown High School Georgetown BCS Advocate

Oakville Engineer speaks at Road Improvement Conference

Oakville Halton County Engineer Roy F. Smith spoke at a Toronto Road Improvement Conference on Tuesday. In a separate incident a car driven by Dr. John F. Demaray of Detroit collided with a parked large transport truck near Laing's service station on Colborne Street West. no one was hurt. William Thomas Martin of 8 Herard Avenue died Tuesday evening after a period of ill health. Oakville council doubled amusement device licensing fees at Monday’s meeting, raising one device from 50 to 100 dollars yearly and each additional from 5 to 10 dollars. Mrs. T A Blakelock was invited to a tea at the Royal York Hotel in honor of legislature wives amid opening sessions.

Roy F. Smith Oakville Halton Toronto Laing Colborne Steet West John F. Demaray Detroit William Thomas Martin Herard Avenue Tuesaday T. A. Blakelock Mitchell F. Hepburn Harry 0. Nixon Paul Leduc Royal York Hotel Ontario Legiavnture Record Star

Rockwood Concert At Town Hall Delights Attendees

The annual Rockwood Continuation School concert drew strong attendance last Thursday at Town Hall. Chairman Chas Harris led the program which featured a school song, plays by boys and girls, and musical numbers including Harbor Lights and Neath City Lights.

King George VI Labrador Enters Sandringham Kennels at Show

The Sandringham Stream Labrador retriever owned by King George VI looks bored at the Croft's Dog Show opening at the Royal Agricultural Hall Islington London. King George follows his father in entering Sandringham Kennels dogs, the largest dog show in the world.

Sandringham George VI Croft Royal Agricultural Hall Islington London King Qgeorge Sandringham Kennels

Limehouse Girls Lookout Club Crokinole Party and Gatherings

Limehouse event summaries show the Girls Lookout Club hosting a crokinole party at Mr and Mrs Harvey Norton home on Terurs day evening. The regular monthly meeting at Mrs A W Benton’s residence on Saturday had twelve members present. Visitors included Norman Brown from Toronto visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Shelbourne. Thos Packer and a Schomberg friend visited local residents Sunday. Gladys Mulliere and Russel Thompson drove to Laurel to visit relatives of Mr Thompson. Mr and Mrs Clifford Mummery and friends spent the week end at a local cottage.

Girls’ Lookout Club Harvey Norton Gladys Mulliere Russel Thompson Laurel Mr. Thompson Clifford Mummery

Georgetown News Briefs March Staff Change and Engagement

Jack Thompson of CKOC Hamilton visited his parents Rev and Mrs Thompson here on Monday. He will join the CKOL Toronto announcing staff on March 1, succeeding Bob Keston who has resigned. Gene Thelma Kirby to wed Allan R Law on March 19 in a quiet Georgetown ceremony. Lions Club dinner at McGibbon House featured Rev Charles Jolliffe introduced by Past Chief Ed McWhirter.

Jack Thompson CKOC Hamilton W. G. O. Thompson Jack CKOL Toronto Bob Keston Wm. T. Kirby Glen Williams Gene Thelma Allan R. Law Wm. J. Law Belfast Ireland Georgetown Lions Club McGibbon House H. J. Heldman Charles Jolliffe Ed. McWhirter Herald

Milton and Area News Roundup

Milton reports 35 relief families totaling 140 people. Mrs Mary Field marks 69th birthday. E C Cameron transfers to Windsor Bank of Toronto. H H Champion to succeed him. Acton council adopts prepayment tax plan. Milton locals urged to try it. Miss Ethel Brennan visits Redlands California for British Canadian Club banquet. Georgetown defeats Milton Juniors 4 2 with Brampton players dominating Georgetown lineup.

Milton Mary Field E. Cameron Bank of Toronto Windsor H. H. Champion Collingwood Acton Ethel Brennan Redlands Calif Miss Brennan Canada Harvey Hall Hornby Milton Juniors Georgetown Brampton Matead George Town

Carried Too Far Dialogue Between Lovers Ends Oddly

A brief, nearly dialogic exchange shows a couple circling romance with a joking miscue about engagement. The fragments hint at affection and a comical misapprehension as the conversation drifts into playful yet pointed remarks.

Farm Sale Notices Across Guelph and Acton

Friday March 4 listing P J Pitapatrick Acton farm property. Tuesday March 15 farm sale at Victoria Road Guelph.

P. J. Pitapatrick Acton Victoria Road Guelph

Millionaires Clash With Everton In Bush League Showdown

Millionaires and Everton battle for supremacy as two top teams in the Bush League face off Monday night. The previous clash ended 2-2 with Everton needing a seven-goal win to overtake the Mighty Millionaires, who now feature eight players and no substitutes. Referee Walters handed major penalties to Bob Anderson and Junco, diminishing Everton’s chances as the league moves into home and home play with York Road’s Cup saga settled.

Millionaires Everton Hverton Bill Waterhouse Price Tust Bob Anderson Jones Anderson Junco Walters Thia Milonaiies Lorne Scota Norm Morton York Road Herb Drow Bnck Army

Clergyman Loafer Telegram Joke Makes Runners Up Laugh

A local tale pivots on a lazy loafer who claims a job on a steamer in Saint John and tries to show a telegram as proof. The rector replies with a pun about a reply-paid telegram, ending the amusing exchange. The piece includes Dr Alvin C Rambar’s parenting tips warning against excessive donts.

Saint John

Vehicle line including 1932 1934 1935 classics and overhauled 1941 Studebaker

A catalog of vintage trucks and autos listing a 1932 Chevrolet four- ton delivery, 1934 Chevrolet with dual wheels, 1934 International pickup, 1935 Chevrolet panel and a newly overhauled 1941 Studebaker stake.

Chevrolet Chandler Willys Dodge Graham Studebaker

Still the Bluffer A Housewife Story

A private anecdote reveals a housewife recounting her fall into poverty and travel as she heads to New York to correct her book proofs now in the hands of publishers.

New York

House for sale or rent air reggied bungalow

Classified notice for a bungalow offered for sale or rent with conveniences and hardwood floors. Contact Alfred Pryer at Bower Avenue for possession any time.

Alfred Pryer Bower Avenue

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Neighborhood ‘News Campbellville Ospringe Abbol Roy Hindley Dickleson Elmer Fisher Kenneth Anderson Ralph Sinclair Meredames Box Hindley Doc Reggie Box Mamara Locker D. McLean T. Anderson R. Anderson Akit A. Tansley W. Anderson Marie Anderson Emma Tansley S Box McLean D. Stewart Vernon Eddie D G Robertson B McKinnon Blanche Dorothy McKenzie Lloyd Lyons Erin Town Hall James McKinnon B.D. Rachlin Ballina Eden Mills Crewsons Rockwood Rockwood Continuation School Town Hall Chas. H. Harris W. Fitzgerald Harbor Lights George Lee India Fresbyterian Church Johnston S. Johnston St. John's Church E. A. Brooks Leonard Nightingale YPA The United Church Jack Lynch St Joseph's Hospital A. Hall Archie McNabb Douglas Patterson Robt.Crétt and Babe Clarence Lynch Pred Day Everett LeViness Bufalo Gerrie Eramos Bert Howell Limehouse J. Kere Bush League Alvin C. Rambar Northwestern University Sirmala Bray Geo G. Brown Norval Acton Reynask Eriskine Pontiac Chrysler Ellen Mn Ford B&r Motors Limited Carden Gordon St Main Street Georgetown Lumber Co Mthst Acton and Georgeiaw i Church News Hower Avenue Pirth In & Aerson Whbie Laura Montalan Helen Lamb Huiydody Welcome Presbyterian Knox Churon Actoney W. L. Bennie Manse Willow Y. P. Guild Wright B.Y P.U Frank Holmes Margaret Ley Ethel Norris Esmonds Speyside Cc Henderson Free Press Office Marcel Pamilex Products Clement Montreal W. T. Patterson Wyndham Si Lebian Free Press
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