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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
4
Readers are invited to note items concerning other centres and communities of interest. This column highlights notable happenings, schedules, and civic snippets likely to appeal to nearby readers.
Milton residents celebrate birthdays and honors. Mira Bary Pield marks 87th birthday after 77 years in Milton. W W Foster also reaches a birthday. Wittria Hall of Trafalgar Township Council rises to First Vice President of the Canadian National Poultry Record Association. Ex Mayor George E Elliott speaks at the 7th Toronto Scout Troop banquet. Alma Young wins Senior Oratorical gold from seven contestants at the High School auditorium. John M. Pieming, Toronto, sues Ontario Minister of Highways for 1500 dollars over a highway accident near Trafalgar, Halton County.
February events at Eden Mills cover Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society activities. Reports from the Guelph Presbyterian meeting, a World Day of Prayer observance, social hours, and church members’ travels are noted along with local gatherings, euchre results, and community updates.
Limehouse Ming Bestrice Lane spent the week end with her mother. Mr. E. Morrow visited friends in the village on Sunday. Miss G. Milliere was home for this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jepson of Georgetown spent Sunday with the Millieres. Rev. G. L Stephenson visits his mother at Arthur after word of her injury. For the first time this year motor traffic is open to the highway. About thirty men helped. road may stay open barring heavy snow and winds. Cars and trucks are traveling.
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute met at Mrs Hf Cook’s home on February 26 with poor road conditions reducing attendance. The gathering opened with the Institute Ode and Lord’s Prayer, roll call and business discussed, then Mrs F Cole played an instrument, and lunch followed before the group sang the National Anthem.
The Ospring column shares Mrs. E Aickens injuring her right wrist, hospital care, and home rest. It notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Leste Webb, and relatives from Georgetown and Guelph, plus a large auction sale led by Hindley. Church women, hymn origins, and January February school marks are listed.
Ballina and Mrs Cripps of Toronto visit Mr Wm Harding. J Soper spent a few days with his sister in Morriston. Harry Ghortill has been sick. Mr and Mrs G Wealey Masalen of Acton visit Mrs Soper at her home with other local friends. Mrs Barbara Soper stays with her sister in Georgetown. Mrs Glamey ill for six weeks improving slowly. Pred Ferguson returned from the North two weeks ago. Happy Helpers Mission Band met at Mrs J Kirkwood’s home. United Church installed a radio to hear the King’s message.
The Rockwood United Church Women's Missionary Society held its monthly meeting at Mrs. M. Cameron's home with strong turnout. Reports, readings, and prayers followed by plans for the annual spring sale. The Women's Association discussed immediate items, and the World Day of Prayer observance occurred at St. John's Church with regional church cooperation.
Erin Mr. George Murphy of Inglewood remains critically affected by a paralytic stroke. Neil Felker of Toronto, wintering in St Petersburg, won the Canadian singles bowling championship by defeating Dr Crupp. Dr Gear also played in doubles with Felker, results not yet forwarded.
The town reports a surge of horses sighted over the past weeks, surpassing counts from the last decade. Families and locals attend social events including a Cardno Mackenzie wedding at Seaforth. Bank staff changes note Mr David Wilson’s transfer to Alvinston while Georgetown High School marks its annual Commencement Exercises at the Gregory Theatre, drawing large crowds and supporters.
Campbellville notes list the Young Peoples Society gathering on Monday night with Mixa Gertrude Currie winning the oratorical contest. Several visitors and locals are mentioned including Mr. David Mahon from Windsor and Jack Elliott who broke his foot while cutting wood.
Oakville observer James Jamez Me Ast home with mother Mrs Breas kill principal Westwood School. James O Tirjen underwent operation at Western Hospital Toronto and is progressing favorably. Lions Club show It s a knockout at Gregory Theatre with capacity audience. Cameron Wimmer named Secretary Treasurer of Arts 0 at Queen s University. Pastor Rev David W Gallagher of Lundy s Lane United Church accepts unanimous call to St John s United Oakville subject to Presbytery and Settlement Committee approval.
Jamaica's women show growing interest in Canadian leather boots and shoes as imports rise. The period January to September 1995 indicates Britain 40.2 percent and the United States 14.5 percent of tea, coffee, and related goods, with Canada supplying a smaller yet notable share via Canadian National Steamships connections.
A quip from a religious text notes that without light a person cannot see, leading to stumbling and danger. The verse emphasizes the necessity of guidance and illumination for safe passage.
Parliament notes Burlington Hughes Cleaver M P for Halton gains seats on Agriculture and Colonization Miscellaneous Private Bills committees. Meanwhile local life includes a 87th birthday dinner for Mr Foster at Mrs Ramshaw’s Milton home.
Canada earned a 1935 gold record with 3,290,664 fine ounces produced, valued at 115,798,000 dollars, up from 3,072,074 ounces and 102,530,553 dollars in 1934. Provinces all contributed, with Alberta minimal. Higher prices boosted lower grade ore and spurred new and reopened mines, though full impact appeared in 1935 as newer mines compensated declines elsewhere. Work remains the cure for grief says Bruce Barton.
Canada reports 1935 export value for fisheries and fish products totaling about 22.6 million dollars in January through November, up 2.39 million from 1934. U S sales reach 9.27 million, the U K markets 6.45 million, with canned fish and shellfish 9.89 million and fresh frozen fish 8.26 million. Exports of canned salmon to Britain increase, while Canada’s November sea fisheries production declines from 1934, with 47440 cwts landed valued near 403,300 dollars, down 126,690 cwts and 44,300 dollars.
A fragment quotes a remark about Yom being all right in his place and a counterpoint that he won’t go there until he dies, with no clear context or event.
The notice lists church events including Our Father and Temptation sermon at 11:00 a.m. the eighth in a series, Sunday School and Bible Clauses at noon, a 1:00 p.m. service, Right Rev Dr T Albert Moore at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Young People Thursday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Hour, all are welcome.
At 1.00 a m Y Am 2.30 p m The Sabbath School 7.00 p m The Heavens Declare the Glory of God The Y P Guild meets Monday Debate with Hespeler The YW A meets Tuesday night in Empire meeting Always Welcome is announced.
The document lists church activities led by Rev. FE. G. Baxter including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday March 8 1936 with the theme The Baptism of the Christ and an evening meeting Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.
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