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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

4

Transfer of Lieut Clarke Ferris to Mimico Corps

Regretful notice from Crewsons Corners states Lieut Clarke Ferris is transferred to Mimico Corps of the Salvation Army. Lieut Mundy will continue services as usual and staff wish Ferris success in his new appointment. Miss Annie Airdrie of Georgetown is mentioned in the week’s notes.

Clarke Ferris Mimico Corps Salvation Army Mundy Ferris Annie Airdrie Georgetown

Brick plant reopens as Terra Cotta arrives at Alton

Terra Cotta The Brick Co. have arrived this week and begun repairs at the Alton Brick plant which provides steady local employment. Ed Townend has bought a house in Norval and plans moving soon. Milas Wilma Hunter of Toronto visited, and J Mackle family hosted relatives. Quarries resume operations, funeral of John Presswood noted with sympathy extended to his widow. Wood cutting continues. J Neely shows improvement. quilting bees are popular and Alma Atkinson shows health gains.

Brick Co Alton Norval Milas Wilma Hunter Toronto J. Neely Alma Atkinson Noen

Ospringe Community Notes Include Births and Events

Local notices report David Stewart sprained his wrist. Congratulates go to Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson on a daughter at Guelph General Hospital. Ada Currie on two week holiday in Guelph and Toronto. Women’s Institute met with five dollar donation to Travellers’ Aid. Temperance delegates report given. Library program drew large crowd. several musical and dramatic items presented. Next week features a library program and a Bible history readings event. German meessles noted as prevalent.

David Stewart George Robertson Guelph General Hospital Edwin Barber Nmnas Ada Currie Guelph Toronto R. D. Burrows Mire Woot Wat. Robértson Women's Institute Sire. Anderton Tunsley George Cook George Cook, Five Dollars Was Voted To the Travellers’ Aid Wiles Yandel Scanlon Afrs. S. Box Mary Campbell W. Anderson George Young Squashville Misa Mary-Campbell Vic Majenty Kenneth Robertson Emma Tinsley Grace Burrows Jean Underhill Jack Cook Veter Peter Pumpkin Dat Windley Yacsell Struthers Lorena Locker Mtude Lois Campbell Miro. A. Winters Messrs A. Winters D. Winters Albert Woore

Dublin Literary Meeting Highlights March Event

The Dublin Literary meeting at the school on Friday evening March 6 opened with O Ganada led by President Mr. Stanley Joe. Brs. Burkholder read and recited while the Dublin school choir under Mrs. George Robertson sang a chorus. Mrs Princes Mullin gave a humorous reading and Mr. Whitelock of Millen delivered an illustrated talk on the Ferguson Highway in Northern Ontario before the National Anthem. A social hour and lunch followed.

Dublin Literary Stanley Joe Brs. Burkholder Dublin School George Robertson Princes Mullin Whitelock Millen Ferguson Highway Ontario

Fractured Elbow After Slippery Walk at High School

Georgetown residents report Mrs John D Kelly fractured her left elbow in two places after a fall on a slippery walk near the High School last Wednesday. Mrs H Morrow continues to recover at home after ten days in bed. The Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Toronto met to authorize the call to Rev. Douglas Davidson H A to Knox Church Georgetown. Hydro disrupted town services for about 45 minutes Monday as workers installed new line to the Paper Mills. Mrs Ellen Meadows celebrated her birthday with well wishes as she enjoys good health in her advanced years. A reader proposed adding a Mall Box at Main and Mills Streets to avoid posting letters on the slippery Hill.

John D. Kelly H. Morrow Douglas Davidson Knox Church Georgetown The Presbyterian Church Toronto Hydro Commission Paper Ellen Meadows Herald Main Milla

Rockwood Lenten Services and Local Notices Report

Lenten services at St John’s Church were well attended with Rev. E Brillinger leading Holy Communion on Sunday. The WTY Smith Co Ltd leased to Ralph Cook of Brampton. Smiths relocated to a nearby cottage. Community updates include school reopening after illness scare, WCTU meeting notes, and various local visitors and improvements.

St. John’s E. Brillinger W. TY. Smith Co. Ltd Ralph Cook Brampton Rhe Nouncer Gerald Clamond Elsie Gordon Dorothy Simmons T. Jackson Mie Helen Bayne Reading Wiesmt Avurlan Kathleen Y Taylor Maurice Hard Marlon Day Gerald Clemens Helen“Hayne G. H. Pearen Wilbert Guild Charles AcNabb Ivar Guelph - General Vospital E. Warber Erin Jametla Ira Robert Thatcher W. J. Taylor Detroit LaVerne Pentland John Jr. Smith Belruit John Littles

Hillsburg and Area Social Notes The Cheynes and Neighbors

Hillsburg residents visit family and friends over the weekend. Mr Lancey Cheyne rents John May's farm and moved in last week. Miss Myrile Grew returns to Guelph while her mother Mrs Cox recovers from illness. Mrs W Millar hosts and visits with the Millars and Herons in Fergus.

Alex. Bessey Erna Chas. Hooth Moe Frances L. W Cheyne Robert Jimmie Wm. Cheyne Lancey Cheyne John May Lae Wm. Millar Bert Heron Pergus

Scout and Rover social night brightens Cub Onicers

Milto n A N Stark of Exquesing township killed a ground hog on his farm. Last Thursday evening the Scout on Cub Onicers held a social evening with a Rover Scouts gathering. At St Pauls Church last Sunday an organ recital by organist A H Wallace delighted the congregation. Mr and Mrs Frederick Duncan Dew ar Milton announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Fraser to John H Allen of Burlington. The wedding is planned quietly on April 1st.

A. N. Stark Exquesing Township St. Paul's Church A. Hf. Wallace Frederick Duncan Dewar Milton Helen Fraser John H. Allen Robert Allen Hurlington cChumoalon

Local Social Rounds Highlight Weekend Activities

Limehouse residents Mr. and Mrs. C A Ummery visited the cabin over the weekend. A dance at Mr. Thos Appleyard’s home attracted many neighborhood youths. An aerobics party was at United Church Parsonage last Friday night. Women's Institute met at Mrs. Chas Meredith’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith of Toronto visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Miller. With the new road to the seventh area open, many cars and trucks have been seen visiting the village.

C. A Thos Appleyard United Church Parsonage Women's Institute Chas. Meredith Harry Smith Toronto Mint Millere Seventrane

Local notes Clarify Funerals and House Purchases

Erin Ate T. C. Poster attended his uncle Jamces Vester's funeral in Angus on Saturday. Mike WR Fuller spent the weekend with her parents at St. Mary's. Jack Abbott secured a position with Mrs. Joseph Senn at Wagersville who operates a funeral service business at Calmdonia. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilken purchased the late Spence McDonald's Belfountain property and took possession. Bir. Malcolm Mekhuchern celebrated his birthday on February 299th with friends calling. In hockey, Inglewood defeated Erin Shamrocks 4-2 in the Foothill season finals, securing the group title in two straight games.

T. C. Poster Jamces Vester Angus Mike WR. Fuller St. Mary's Jack Abbott Joseph Senn Wagersville Calmdonia Mir W. Wilken Spence McDonald Belfountain Malcolm Mekhuchern Inglewood Erin Shamrocks W.oo. Ila Advocate

Bloomsbury Literary Society Meeting Reports March 6

Nassagaweya's Bloomsbury Literary Society held a lively Monday session March 6 with instrumental pieces, a recitation by Miss Almin Watson, a debate on farm laborers in Ontario versus factory workers, and a closing National Anthem. Attendees included Mr. Mac MecLoughin and Miss Marion Watson. judges favored the affirmative a few points.

Bloomsbury Literary Society Maple Leaf Forever Almin Watson the Whistler Mie Norma Edwin Watson Mfouurs A. Near Ard Thomas Mac MecLaughlin Ontario Mac MecLougghin Mary Marion ‘Watson Ruby Webberson Mears Cameron Kitching George Gordon Ueekilan Misra Ross Patterson G. S. Pullton M. E. Near Cecil Watson Mitre Ele Audrey Watson Archie McPhenson Mransell Nelles Hiramsbury Literary Society Mitalled T. Wison Guelph Road Bert Florence Missia Yrene Mary Darby R. N Hindhbull Dundas Rev Mira Cauldwell Acton

Everton News In Briefs From Local Families

Mrs. George Gordon of York Road visits her brother Mr. W Wead. Mrs. Stanley McKay of Guelph spends days with sister Mrs TL D McCutcheon. Mr and Mrs Clarence Vertop of Rockwood visit at local farmer’s home. Mrs. D Jackson returns to Mimosa to stay with son Norman after time with daughter Mrs G G Roberton. Mr Roy Hindley runs a large sale for Mr S Petty from 1 to 5 pm. Mr and Mrs W Usherwood visit Mr Colin Kitching in Rockwood.

George Gordon York Road W. Wead Stanley McKay Guelph TL. D. McCutcheon Clarence Vertop Rockwood D. Jackson Norman Mimosa G. G. Roberton Roy Hindley S. Petty W. Usherwood Colin Kitching

Eden Mills Community Damce and Teas Highlight Weekend

The Eden Mills dance in Town Hall drew strong turnout by local hockey players. A Presbyterian service at Knox College preacher Mr Wallace Wadland of Toronto followed by a Night-Hawk Club euchre at the Burrows home featured prizes for Mrs D Lowrie and W Gilbertson with lone hands won by W Gilbertson. A Conundrum Tea at Mrs Moore’s hosted by Eden Mills Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid invited United Church ladies. Afternoon program included instrumental selections by Miss Myrtle Early and Eileen Early with duets by the Early sisters. Sunbeam Mission Band met at Miss Wilda Gilbertson’s and Miss Marle Gilbertson’s home. Young Donald McAlpine suffered convulsions but is recovering. Isabel Lowrie and Gertie Harrison of OAC Guelph visited the Lowrie home.

Wallace Wadland Knox College Toronto Presbyterian Church Jeff Burrows D. Lowrie W. Glbertson W. Wilton James Gilbertson W. Gilbertson Moore Eden Mullis Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid The United Church Amfyrtle Eileen Miki Helen Scott Wom. McLean Somerville Sunbeam Mission Band Mises Wilda Marle Gilbertson Donald McAlpine George McAlpine Isabel Lowrie Gertie Harricon O.A.C Guelph W. J. Lowrie

Local Notes From Campbellville Area Social Roundup

Campbellville residents travel to Milton and Preston while Napusagaweya and Puslinch connect with nearby towns. St David’s Ladies Aid host Shamrock Supper March 17 and quilting meets occur midweek. Community members attend Grad uation Dance at AME High School and church services led by Mr Johnson at Knox College.

Burlington Mail Informs Of Local Happenings And Plans

Burlington residents learn of a tax rate increase proposed for council review. A slippery Locust Street sidewalk injures Mrs Gertie Colton, breaking her arm. Firefighters halt a blaze at C H Haard's home, saving structures but damaging wiring. Engagement announced for Muriel Elizabeth Nicholson of Burlington to Robert Wallace Graham of Burlington.

W A. Emery Lakeland Pioridas Burlingtom Gertie Colton Locust Street Ontario Stree C.H. Laard Roseland Allan Nicholson Toronto Burlington Muriel Ezzabeth Robert Wallace O Graham

Oakville News In Brief Local Incidents And Travel

Two arrests were made by Chief David Kerr in the Dr Chase Medicine Company plant robbery dated December 16. Mrs Don auld FP Yenson and her mother Lady Baillie sail from New York aboard the Empire of Australia for a West Indies visit. Oakville resident Mrs EL Rue is seriously injured after a truck collision with Edgar Kennedy at Saturday night. Oakville Fire Department’s new pumper had its first run, driven by Wa Whitaker. John McIntyre of Bronte sustains a compound fracture and other injuries after a collision with E Piannigan of Toronto. Mr and Mrs PL Lunan wintering in Florida visited Havana, Cuba. They stayed four days. Robert Kelly and sister May Kelly depart Middle Road Highway by bus for New York to board a Dutch freighter bound for Hayti and a Venezuelan port. voyage to last a month.

David” Kerr Dr. Chase Medicine Company Baillle Donauld FP. Yenson Australia New York West Indies EL Rue Oakville Edgar Kennedy Wa. Whitaker John McIntyre Bronte E. Piannigan Toronto Havana Cuba Robert Kelly Slster May Kelly Middle Road Highway Hayti Venezuela South America

Frozen Strawberries Reach Malaya Markets From Cold Storage

Modern inventiveness reshapes diets as British Malaya residents buy frozen strawberries from the temperate zone. Supplies flow from the United States with inquiries about Canada, stored in 300 pound tins in Singapore, then repacked into pink milk bottles for milk and strawberry use. The market targets European residents and affluent Chinese and Eurasians with a potential reach of about 70 000.

Bown British Malaya United States Canada Industrial Department Canagadian National Railways Sinagpore

Haircut Confusion Sparks Six Month Barber Strike

A reader recalls a past barber exchange asking if the current barber cut their hair before. The barber replies he has only worked there six months, implying a different stylist. The moment captures a humorous clash over memory and identity in a small shop.

Wired Man

Deliverance from Evil in Sunday Church Services

Church notices list sermons by the minister on Sunday March 15 at 11.00 a.m. Deliverance from Evil followed by Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12.15 p.m. and a 7.00 p.m. sermon on Slurs of Destiny Man's Ideal Son. Week events include Young People's League Tuesday 8.00 p.m. Unity Men's Club Wednesday 6.00 p.m. and Bible Study Hour Thursday 7.30 p.m.

Young People's League Unity Men's Club People Guild

Auction Sale by Robert Lasby Amid Unclear Items at Lot 20

Robert Lasby holds an auction at Lot 20 Concession 6 Nunsuguweya featuring cattle including 70 York WWogs sows and boats and grain. The sale is set for Thursday March 20 at 1:30 a.m. Terms cash.

SaLy YJ McCristall Esquasing Near- Speyside Lerma Cash Norae R. J. Kerr Aucioneer Acton Robert Lasby Nunsuguweya York

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Neighborhood News Ospringe Dublin Hillsburg Limehouse Senate Wwe. Duff Wiliam ‘Duff Lunenberg N.S John McCarthick Everton Eden Mills Campbellville J. Gilmour W. Prank Napusagaweya Yillmilton Wiliam Cowper Preston St. David's Church Ms. Crawford Gerald Richards Isa Mary Coberus J. Roberts AME High School Crawford Mahon Ald Menylea Helen Smith Puslinch Mua Nica Wubbert Mina Gertie Currty Slater Mary Aby Kitchener Afr Johnmon VY. PB St. Davide Mra. W. 3 WePhall Suriday Malaya Kelly & Aiken Ouangeville B. P Rocks C. White Leghorns NEW Hampshires Willowdale Poultry Farm Johnston & Sons Chateau Maid Weston G. M. Jelly Powder Igc Clark Meaford Jenny Lind Chocolates Peek-Fean Biscuits Grasery Barr’s Oxford Pallant’ S Clothing & Footwear Mill Street Acton, Ontario Church News Presbyterian Knox Church H. L. Bennie Manso Willow Street Christ Wolves J. McDougall Chicora Avenue Rock Avenue Taylon Brock Avenue Alex. Sinclair Knox Avenue C. McLaughilin Main Street P. O. Box Talbots Hardware Torr Eastralf Swackhaumer J. R. Atrmgy Highgata R. J. For J. Northwick Niuatyuweyu Ela J. Ker Lindsay Ont
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