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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
7
Neighborhood voices report on Estening Sree Concerning Other Centres and communities. Readers are urged to note developments affecting local services and social programs across multiple neighborhoods. The piece highlights upcoming meetings and potential changes impacting residents.
Miss Myrtle Allan returns from Mono Mills for the week end. Miss Bessie Binnie of Toronto visits home for the week end. Mr Albert Harris of Toronto visits at Mr Harry Hitchcock's home. Mr McLaren of Georgetown addresses the United Church Young People Sunday evening. Mr Norrie recoveries from illness allows some activity, his wife remains in bed. Sawing bees are planned locally.
Thompson Reed visits with aunts Miss Mary Reed and Miss Kate Reed. Week-end guests at Mrs. George Loree include Park family and children, Mrs. Wesley McLean, Harry Alton and daughters. Women’s Institute met at Mrs. T. D. McCutcheon’s with twenty six present. Friends of Mrs. Rober Wanless mourn her departure and welcome Clarence Petty who bought her former farm. Hodgkinsons visited w. H. Hartop on Sunday. Hazel Thompson visits sister Mrs. T. D McCutcheon. Fred Murray visits at Head family home. George Young, Mrs G G Robertson and Lloyd spent Sunday in Acton.
Local items report Mrs. F. Ramshaw ill at Guelph General Hospital. Delegates George Gordon and G. S. Fulton attended a Toronto Good Roads Convention. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. N. S. Marshall's. Mrs. John A. Ramsey travels to Toronto for sister’s death. Women's Day of Prayer services held at United Church. Argos Bible Class from Guelph visited Town Hall with choir and ensemble. Nassagaweya School No. 5 sees teacher McIntyre resign due to ill health. Bridle of Burlington to teach.
Monday visits noted as Mr Aitkens and Nellie with the McKinnons in Brampton and Mrs Robertson returning home to Everton after a stay with the Robertson family. Church group meetings at Moffat and Erin events described along with a March Women's Institute gathering led by Mrs Sunter, and a trustee election in the local ratepayers association.
The three act comedy drama Cyn thia's Candlesticks was presented in Rockwood Town Hall by the Presbyterian Church youth. Highlights included strong performances by Cynthia played by Mrs. Edwin Weatherston and Ben Tillinghast by Mr. Walter Swanston, with notable talent across the cast and the Churchill Orchestra providing music. After the show, cast and orchestra enjoyed refreshments in the church basement.
The February report from Erin lists students marked absent for examinations across grades, including Annie Haléovitch Marion Leslie Jean Aitken Lawson McCutcheon Iv, Helen McGaig Amy Anderson Margaret Pascoe Elsie Ma Irene Aitken Thelma Morrison Billie Stewart Evaline McCaig Wilma Pascoe West Eileen Johnston Grant Allan Douglas McDonald Margaret McPhail Erwin McKeown Helen West Lyal McCutcheon Marie Anderson Edna Aitken Ralph McKeown George Allan Muriel Crossman and guidance from Teacher.
Mrs E Marshall returns from a visit with friends in Erin and elsewhere. Mr and Mrs Alex Grant and Mr and Mrs Stowe of Toronto visit. W Day of Toronto pleases United Church attendees. Mrs Caldwell attends Hamilton Conference Branch meeting in St Catharines. Harold Scott on sick list but improving. Miss Marjory Johnson in Guelph Hospital shows slow progress. February report for Esquesing School No 9 lists honors and student awards for several grades. Teacher Meryl E Grindell leads classes with students including Dorothy Johnson and Jim Kirkpatrick.
Mr Allan Laird of Rockwood was the guest speaker at the Sodom Chaoych Young People’s Society on Tuesday evening March 1. He chose Indian Relics as the subject and gave a solo, which was well received.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Prisely of Alton move onto the farm once occupied by Mr Leslie Overland. Miss M M Cheyne of Saf Toronto visits Hillsburg with a junior farmers old time dance led by Donaldson's orchestra. Rev Goodwill recovers from illness while Mr and Mrs Booth of Caledon visit relatives.
The Bannockburn Hustlers Club met at the school on Friday March 3. James Mann presided as chairman and the program included McCullough Bros musical piece Betty Clarridge Lizzie Darby Kay Becket Bil Finlay readings and a Billard song An argument on the value of a Community Club as a benefit to the community was debated with Stanley Morrison supporting the affirmative and William Moffat the negative. the affirmative won. The gathering closed with community singing games and dancing.
Mrs Geo Begg and Mrs J A Willoughby of Toronto visited Georgetown on Monday. Mrs E Hunter of Brampton spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs F Woods. Mr and Mrs W J McKechnie of Toledo visited Limehouse and Georgetown friends. W G McKay recovering well from surgery at Guelph General Hospital and to return home today. The Scotch Block Circle of Knox Church presented The Solicitors Blunder at Gregory Theatre to a fair crowd. Mrs Hugh Davidson broke her left arm on Main Street near the cenotaph but is recovering well. Herald notes more neighborhood items on pages one and six.
Mrs. W M Wilkinson and Bobbie visit in Carleton Place to see Mrs Wilkinson’s mother who has been seriously ill but is improving. Alex Mutch returns home from hospital with a relapse but now progresses well. Allen Ross home, head of Wrigley’s Canada, had a break in but nothing stolen and no arrests reported. The Star notes illness of Alex Macdonald tied to heart condition. Capt W H Carroll and Capt Thompson Walton conduct revival meetings at Salvation Army Barracks. Magistrate Mellveen shown steady recovery from illness and increasing strength.
Local residents report busy farm work storing ice for summer and securing it on Mr Martin s pond. George Harris loses a horse last week while Mrs J Eaves recovers from illness. Terra Costa friends hosted Miss Emma James from Monticello. Master Douglas Edge suffers a hockey injury on ice but eye remains intact. Terra Cotta orchestra plays at a Cheltenham dance and Peel Dramatic Club wins first prize in a contest coached by F Petch.
An advertisement-style piece touts URATABS from Dr. Southworth as swift relief for bladder and kidney troubles in middle life. It features a first person testimonial of sleepless nights and humiliation, urging sufferers to try ARATABS with a money back guarantee through local druggists.
Service at seven in the evening led by the minister with the topic Service Test. Tuesday evening includes the Young People's Society and missionary committee. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday schedules for March 12 1933 include 11 00 am and 7 00 pm public worship. 2 30 pm Sabbath School and Bible Class. Monday March 18 U P Guild event On the Eve of St Patrick Executive. Always welcome.
Lloyd Brown Wicker Baby Carriage for sale cheap. Phone 46 Acton. Brick Bungalow for sale Fess OW Furnace two fireplaces conveniences centrally located Apply 34-1f Mrs Malcolm McLean for sale. Complete maple syrup outfit Grimm Evaporator 40 pails supply tank George Watson Blue Springs R R No 1 Acton.
Northern Textiles Chesley and Owen Sound offer to convert old woolens into a luxury comforter blanket or auto robe at manufactures’ cost. Schedule a sample viewing by calling 42W for an appointment at 35-2.
William Nightingele announces 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 p.m. No reserve. Cash terms. Auctioneer 352 R. J. Kerr.
The family of the late R Mathias Lambert expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during his illness and after his death. They acknowledge loans of cars for the funeral and other helpful acts, 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 of claims with securities if any to the undersigned solicitor. Notice under Trustees Act Section 51. After April 10 1933 the Administrator will distribute assets to those legally entitled and not be liable for claims not then received. Dated March 9 1933 James Eccles McMillan Administrator By H N Farmer solicitor. 36 3
Public auction to be held Saturday March 17 1933 at 1 30 pm at Lasbys Hotel Acton for the north eastern half of Lot 29 and rear part of Lot 28 Nassagaweya Fourth Concession described in a deed to Taylor Sewler. Property includes farmhouse, bank barn, water, stabling, bush 150 acres orchard a running stream sandy loam soil 100 workable acres good silo windmill and gravel land five miles from Acton three miles from Rockwood four lots from Provincial Highway. Ten percent down sale day balance in 15 days. 2700 may be secured by first mortgage at 5 percent with vendor approval. For details contact R Kerr Acton Ontario.
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