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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
2
A tight local roundup highlights various centers and surrounding communities. Readers learn about activities, events, and concerns that connect residents, with emphasis on civic and social happenings impacting daily life.
Ballinafad reports Miss Myrtle Allan returning from Mono Mills for the weekend and Miss Bessie Binnie returning from Toronto. Albert Harris also visits Mr Harry Hitchcock. Georgetown man Mr McLaren addresses the United Church Young People’s meeting Sunday evening. Norrie, previously ill, is now partly mobile. Mrs Norrie remains bedbound. Sawing bees are the order of the day.
Mr Thompson Reed visits with aunts Miss Mary Reed and Miss Kate Reed. Week end guests at Mrs George Loree’s home include Mr and Mrs Park, Fergus, Mrs Wesley McLean, Mr and Mrs Harry Alton and daughters in Guelph. The Women’s Institute met at Mrs T D McCutcheon’s home with 26 ladies. Mrs Rober Wanless’s friends mourn her departure while welcoming new neighbor Clarence Petty who bought her farm. Mr and Mrs William Hodgkinson visited W H Hartop’s Sunday. Hazel Thompson visits sister Mrs T D McCutcheon. Mr and Mrs Fred Murray visit the Head family’s parents. George Young, Mrs G G Robertson and Lloyd spent Sunday in Acton.
Mrs. F Ramshaw is seriously ill in Guelph General Hospital. Delegates George Gordon and G S Fulton attended a Good Roads Convention in Toronto. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs N S Marshalls. Mrs John A Ramsey’s sister Mrs McPherson died in Toronto. Women Day of Prayer services were held at United Church. Argos Bible Class from Guelph visited the Town Hall with an orchestra choir and female quartet. Nassagaweya School No 5 sees teacher changes due to M McIntyre’s resignation. Bridle of Burlington to fill the post.
Residents in Brampton Guelph Rockwood Erin and Moffat join weekend visits and farm moves. Women’s Institute hosts March meeting with floral displays and a bulb contest. Ratepayers elect trustee at school meeting choosing R D Burrows by unanimous vote.
The three act comedy drama Cyn thia's Candlesticks or Heirlooms was staged last week in Rockwood Town Hall by the Presbyterian Church youth. Mrs August Young directed with praise for the cast including Cynthia played by Mrs Edwin Weatherston and Ben Tillinghast by Walter Swanston. The Churchill Orchestra provided music and refreshments followed in the church basement.
The February report from Erin School shows exam absences for several students. Names include Tom Forestell Donalda McPhail Annie Haléovitch Marion Leslie Jean Aitken Lawson McCutcheon Iv Helen McGaig Amy Anderson and others. Teacher Ralph McKeown George Allan Muriel Crossman is noted.
Mrs. E Marshall returns from weeks with Erin friends while Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs Alex Grant Mr and Mrs Stowe spend Monday here. The United Church hosts WMS meeting in St Catharines. Harold Scott improves on sick list. Marjory Johnson in Guelph Hospital lags in recovery. February report for S S No 9 Esquesing lists honors for Ella McDonald Dorothy Cleave Wilfred Johnson Helen Devereaux and others with class distinctions and teachers noted.
Mr Allan Laird of Rockwood was guest speaker at the Sodom Chaoych Young People's Bociety meeting on Tuesday evening March 1. He selected Indian Relics as the subject and delivered a solo that was very well received.
Mr. and Mrs Cecil Prisely of Alton move onto the farm recently occupied by Mr Leslie Overland on the first line. We welcome the Prisely couple to the community. Miss M M Cheyne of Saf Toronto spent the weekend at her Hillsburg home. The Junior Farmers dance with Donaldson's Orchestra provided the entertainment Friday evening. Mr Alexander Barr returned home after a month with his sister at King. Rev Mr Goodwill is able to be about again after illness. Mr and Mrs Chas Booth of Caledon spent Sunday with the Booths' parents. Mae remaining a few days.
The Bannockburn Hustlers Club met at the school on Friday March 3. James Mann chaired the session which featured McCullough Bros. musical numbers readings by Betty Clarridge Lizzie Darby Kay Becket Bil Finlay a debate on whether a Community Club is a benefit to the community with Stanley Morrison for and William Moffat against the motion. The affirmative won. Community singing and social dancing followed.
Georgetown residents report visitors from Toronto Brampton and Toledo over the weekend. W G McKay is expected home after surgery at Guelph General Hospital. The Knox Church Acton Players performed The Solicitors Blunder to a fair audience at Gregory Theatre. Mrs Hugh Davidson is recovering after a fall on Main Street near the cenotaph. Read more neighborhood items on pages one and six.
Oakville residents Mrs. W M Wilkinson and her son Bobbie visit Carleton Place and report Mrs. Wilkinson's mother Mrs Jas Ledgerwood improving after a serious illness. Alex Mutch, eight, is back from hospital but relapsed yet shows progress. Allen Ross home, head of Wrigley’s Canada, on the lake shore road was robbed Wednesday night with no theft found and no arrests yet. The Star notes the illness of Alex Macdonald confined by a heart condition. Capt W H Carroll and Capt Thompson Walton have held revival meetings in Salvation Army Barracks all week. Magistrate Metiveen is steadily improving after a serious illness.
Local notes report farmers storing ice for summer, quarry expectations reopening, and frequent health updates. A hockey accident left a boy with a facial cut but the eye pupil remained intact, while dances and dramatic clubs celebrate first prize under coach F Petch.
An advertisement-style piece touts URATABS from Dr. Southworth claiming rapid relief for bladder and kidney issues that affect middle aged people. It features testimonials about sleepless nights, weakness, and improved vitality with URATABS, urging readers to buy from any drugstore with a satisfaction guarantee.
Service at seven in the evening led by the minister with the topic Service Test. Tuesday evening features the Young People's Society missionary committed. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday services at 11 00 am and 7 00 pm with Sabbath School and Bible Class at 2 30 pm. Monday March 18 U P Guild hosts On the Eve of St Patrick. The Executive invites all. Always welcome.
Small advertisements list a Lloyd Brown Wicker Baby Carriage for sale cheap with contact phone 46 Acton. Also offered is a brick bungalow for sale with furnace and two fireplaces, centrally located, contact 34-1f Mrs Malcolm McLean. Complete maple syrup outfit including Grimm’s Evaporator and 40 pails from George Watson Blue Springs R R No. 1 Acton.
Save your old woolens and have a new comforter blanket or auto robe made by Northern Textiles Chesley and Owen Sound at manufactures cost. For appointment to see samples call 42W.
William Nightingele will hold a Clearing Sale of farm stock and implements at Lot .29 Fourth Line Nassagawega three miles east of Rockwood on Friday March 10 at 1 30 o’clock. Positively no reserve. Terms cash. 352 R Kerr Auctioneer.
The family of the late R Mathias Lambert express sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses and helpful acts shown during his illness and following his death. They specifically thank those who loaned cars for the funeral and offered support, which will be gratefully remembered.
Creditors of Malcolm Michie late of Acton retired farmer who died January 27 1933 must send their names addresses and descriptions full particulars of claims and securities held. Under Trustees Act notice is given that on April 10 1933 the Administrator will distribute assets to those legally entitled and will not be liable for claims not then received. Dated March 9 1933 James Eccles McMillan Administrator By H N Farmer Ontario solicitor 36-3
Public auction to be held at Lasby’s Hotel Acton on Saturday March tenth 1933 at 1 30 pm. The property is the northeast half of lot twenty nine and the rear of the northeast half of lot twenty eight in the Fourth Concession Nassagnaweya containing about 125 acres with a farm house bank barn well water stabling orchard bush running stream silo windmill and good soil. Ten percent of purchase money due at sale with balance in 15 days. Purchaser may secure first mortgage for 2700 at 5 percent if desired. R J Kerr Auctioneer Acton Ontario.
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