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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 11, 1937

Page

4

Local Real Estate Transfers And Community Notice

Erin J H Scot sold his residence to Mrs T Salmon with negotiations by C E McMillan F H Arscott and J M Steel. Alex Blinle bought farm lot 15 concession 7 Erin from Ontario Loan Board with possession April 1. Young People of United Church held skating at Agriculture Arena and lunch at Roxy Tea Room last Thursday. Jonathan Gibson died at his daughter’s home in Toronto in his 79th year on February 26. Advocate.

Alex. Blnnle Erin Ontario Loan Board The United Church Agriculture Arena Roxy Dairy Jonathan Gibson A H. Rundle Granview Avenue Toronto Advocate

Ospringe Notables and Montreal Funeral Observed

The week end saw Ospringe residents Webb and Hamperson Manoogian visiting with uncle Albert Appleyard in Toronto. The funeral of James Brydon of Montreal was held at his brother Prank Brydon’s residence and at the Presbyterian Church with Rev J A Grant officiating.

Messrs Bill Webb Hamperson Manoogian Toronto Albert Appleyard James Brydon Montreal Prank Presbyterian Church J. A. Grant Alton India Francis Austin McCutcheon William Erin Ospringe Messis Ert Anderson David Stewart Earl ManNonian James van Normaan Karl Brydon Messrs. L. Webb J. Aitken B. MeclKinnon R. VanKoorman Albert McCutcheon D. McLean Everton Cemetery Aoy J. Stewart Mars. M. Davidson Guelph Alex. Patterson West D. Stewart Jean Kirkness F. Brydon Baptie S. N McCutchison Priday Greenock School Mis Jean Barbour G. G. Robertson Everton D. G. Robertson

Rockwood Union Hosts First Meeting of Christian Outreach Series

The Rockwood Young People's Union held its weekly Sunday gathering at the United Church Choir to kick off a series themed Helping Other Young People to be Christian. Edward Pasmore led meditations Florice Gordon read scripture and Elsie Gordon offered silent prayer. Ben Hosking presented the topic Your Actions Speak Louder Than Words as the program's focus.

Rockwood Young People's Union United Church Edward Pasmore Florice Gordon Elsie Gordon Ben Hosking P. UL Young Knox College Presbyterian Church Hamilton NR. D.pidgeon Wloor Street United Church Toronto John Ro Smith Roekwok Detroit Charles Pearson Moe Muttrie Mita Evelyn Pearen Way Day University of Toronto Win. Royce Fred Day Myr George Yorrance Ana Huth Peal

Oakville Fire Chief Honored by Men and Civic News

Oakville Fire Chief Alfred Hillmer was honored by his department with an illuminated address and aid wallet. A Friday lunch at the University Women’s Club in Toronto featured Mrs. Harry Johnson hosting in honor of Mr. Mitchell P. F. Hepburn. Oakville’s customs office will close permanently on April 1, and Oakville plans a new $30,000 Post Office funded in Ottawa.

Alfred Hillmer Oakvlle Vetern T. A. Blakelock Harry Johnson University Women's Club Toronto Mitchell PF. Hepburn Legislative Assembly Oakville J. McCallum A. Ballantine Customs and Excise Hamilton Ottawa Hughes Cleaver Walton M. P Record Star

Milton News Briefs From The Region

Mrs Richard White improves after illness as Mr and Mrs FP Saunders plan Florida winter visit with Geo E Saunders returning home. Local farmers face iron and metal theft by thieves while proposals surface to relocate Bell Telephone lines on Main Street and Hydro Commission poles along Alain Street with estimated total cost around 2000 dollars.

FP. Saunders Hornby Port Lauderdale Florida Geo. E. Saunders Trafalgar Bell Telephone, Company of Canada, Limited Hydro Electric Commission Milton The Telephone Co Main Street Bronte Street Hydro Commission Alaln Street Bell Street Bell Telephone Company Wydro Commission Champion

Burlington Engagement of Edith Jean to William Burrows

Burlington announces the engagement of Edith Jean Emory, eldest daughter of Mrs H Emory Aldershot, to William A Burrows, son of Mrs Joseph Burrows, with wedding set for March 20. The report also covers local council tax rate decisions, a motor accident involving Reeve Arthur Allen, and a church presbytery meeting with a banquet and address by Dr R B Cochrane.

Burlington Toronto Arthur Allen Lymen Hulton Presbytery Trinity Auditorium R. B. Cochrane Home Missions The United Church

Eden Mills Euchre Club Social Yields Prizes and Speeches

The Eden Mills Nite Hawk Euchre Club met at the Gilbertsons. Prizes went to Mrs. Lowrie and Mr. Burrows with consolation awards to Mrs. Burrows and Mrs. Mina. Arkell guests attended the Young People’s League event with speeches, musical numbers, and a lunch.

Georgetown Recaps Legion Additions and Civic Changes

The Canadian Legion Club Rooms gain a new heating system ante room and lounge improving quarters. Georgetown names Fred Anguish stationmaster at CN R replacing retiree Hill. A Maclarens host a Tuesday evening gathering. Letty Speight passes Grade Nine piano in Guelph mid winter exams. Dr. McKay returns home after Toronto hospital operation. Fire Brigade resignations to take effect March 15 as announced by Mayor Gibbons. A banquet with 125 attendees outlines Georgetown centennial plans for 1997 Herald.

Canadian Legion Club Legion Fred Anguish Uorampton Georgetown C.n. R Hill A. Maclaren Lay Association of the United Church Guelph Letty Speight Jean Price Itobt. McKay Toronto Toronto General Hospital BR. Lang Henry Shepherd N. H W. Brown Gibbons Counell Georgetoen

J KES List of Sales And Auctions Across March

Detected fragmented sale notices list farms and stock sales with dates in March and April. Includes entries for registered Shorthorns Oxford Sheep Clyde Horses and Durhams Grades with buyers and locations such as Eden Mills Guelph Acton and Leicester, schedules show times around 1 pm or noon.

Gerrie Helwood Oxford Clyde Ernest Rotson Guelch Harm Stanley Nortrish Eden Mills Choice Durhans Leicester Sheep Welock Shnplements Vlc Ross Aro

Montreal Mayor Aims to Purge Vices in Dominion's Largest City

Mayor J A Raynault of Montreal announces a drive on vices, gambling, and rackets. He appoints J J Penverne, a Montreal lawyer, to head the probe, citing a cleanup modeled after the Dewey investigations in New York.

Montreal J. A. Raynault Quebec Dominion J. J. Penverne Delve Montreal J Dewey Investigations New York

Thoughts On The Free Press Letter From Turner Valley

A reader from Turner Valley Alberta writes about long association with the Free Press and notes how the paper reaches Acton readers across Canada and beyond. Mentions Chinook winds, heavy snow drifts, Ontario river concerns, and a local Acton girl joining women’s missionary work in Calgary while attending a conference.

Ontario Acton Mid-West Montreal Canadian West Fernie B.C American Sea Saskatchewan Kannawin Herald Grand River Thos Easton Women’s Missionary Society Calgary

Toothy clue links burglary to Kozak arrest

Police arrested Josef Kozak after matching toothprints to a preserved apple core from a Brevio villa burglary. The case echoes a prior break in and a suspicious man named Kowih was detained as officers review similar thefts in the area.

Apple Dras Jed Josef Kozak Brevio Bohenda Brevoo Kowih Hozuk

Courage and Public Opinion in Cardinal Manning's Insight

The fragment reflects a view on courage as moral virtue and strength of character. It notes that true courage includes withstanding public opinion and opposing popular prejudices when one sees beyond the era, perceives hidden dangers, or preserves inherited truth as described by Cardinal Manning.

Cardinal Manning

Rockwood Council Rescinds Daylight Saving By Law

Rockwood Township Council rescinds Police Village Daylight Saving Time by law from July and August. A deputation seeks boundary changes for S S No 10 shifting 300 acres from S No 3 and S No 6 to S No 10. The Parmers Shed transfer and voter list contract awarded. public river access plan seeks Lands and Forests action.

Windley Lush Rockwood

Barn Fire Destroys Robert Barbour’s Outbuilding

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Barbour barn on the sixth concession. Mr Barbour noticed flames while in the bush and raised the alarm at a neighbor’s. Cattle were rescued with effort and grain losses were partly insured.

Robert Barbour

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News J. H. Scot T. Salmon C. E McMillan F. H. Arscott J. M. Steel Mixa Winnifred Steel Brampton Richard White Ilnos James Gilbertson J. D. Lowrie Jeff Burrows W. Mina Lone Hands Wilk Wilson Whi Gilbertson Young People’s League Arkell ¥. P. A Richard Starkey Arkell G. W. Bridle Eileen Evelyn Wright Misses Wilda Marie Gilbertson Jos Dyer Marshall Mtss Geo. Thomas W. D. Clark Henry Sealle Africa Thomas Jas. Darden Jesus Christ Ade Clark Airee Sys. Barden J. Gilbertson Trail Rangers Charley Wilken Grandma Young People's Union Hady Ada Clark Gretchen Blake Jean Lowrie Bob Blake Nell McPhail Jack Warle Ben Robt. Stevens Tuey King Jack W. Bridle Arline ‘Truesdale Gretchen Miss Melrose Wilbon Carol Warley Mian Helen Seate Midnight Butler Houseman Harold Wilson Daltu Annie Alton He J. Kes Kccleshull Mousehold Evfects Haynault Free Press Yours Turner Valley, Alta JS. Coleman Brumosy Redwood D. H. Storey S. S. No. 10 S&s. S. No S. S. No Nooe Belhy Panton Erin Yownhip George Y. Day Rockwood Hydro Messrs. Gray and Lush Gray and Hindley Rockwood Women's Institute Aenea Maria Chicken Haddie Lily Brand Rose Brand Wellington Peek-Frean Coronation Serviettes Royal Theatre Thienus Usith Skillarney London Derby Epsom Downs Europe Annabella Henry Fonda Leslie Banks Kay Francis Whitby Ohawa Bowmanville Port Tope Trenton Belleville Napanee Kingston Gananoque Brockville Prescott Morrisburg Cornwall Uxbridge Lindsay Peterboro Campbellford Newmarket Penetany Collirngwood Meaford Currie Orilija Midland Gravenhurst Bracebridge Huntsville Callander North Day Parry Sound Sudbury New Ontario Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway Nipissing Central Railway Kapuskasing Longlac Geraldtan Jelliece Heardinoare Wrantford Chatham Chesley Clinton Durham Jexeter Fergus Goderich de Hamilton Hanover Harriston Yversall Kincardine Kitchener Jowel Mitchell Niagara Balls Owen Sound Paisley Palmerston Paris Portatin St. Catharines St. Mary's Sarnia Southampton Stratford Strathroy Walkerton Wiarton Wingham Woodstock Bach Society J. Sebasthan Reginald Steewaite Layton Auditorium Foe Fares Melvin Simlix Iseala Information Tickela Wandbills Church News United Church of Canada Hev. E. M. Marrew I PD Bower Avenue Young People’s Union Presbyterian Knox Church H. L. Bennie Manse Willow Bireet Prity Hill Disciples Young People's Guild Ireland Cunard White Starners Baptios Church HEV Bax Tbh Judas the Betrayer Trou Frank Holmes Rayleigh Rawleigh's E. Lane Mul Street Wishart Eramosa Chatce Roy Hindley SALEM Wilson Nassagaweya R. T. Amos D. McClure Third Line Weat Chinguacousy W. J. McKinney Kenneth McLeod Halton Palmer John A. ‘Mott Nashugaweya Hulton Nassayweyh Krame Howe Shilton, Wallbridge & Ault McKinnon Gordon Wilfred McLeod Charles Edward McLeod
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