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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 14, 1935

Page

4

Local notices from Oakville and Bronte regions

Bank of Montreal official Mr G Webber transfers to Brampton. Ruth and Billie Eaton prepare to travel from England aboard the 8.8 Washington. Mrs Cadmore dies at Bronte at age 75. Miss Lucy Walsh of Colborne Street dies at 70 after long illness. Mr Clare Taylor injured in car ditching accident. Bishop United Church Sunday School Board hosts chicken dinner for 50 members with J H Turner presiding. Whitby team seeks Intermediate B championship in eastern town.

G. Webber Bank of Montreal Brampton Ruth Billie Eaton Col. W. ®. Eaton Eaton England Washington Bronte W. H Cadmore Cudmore Star Clare Taylor

Neighborhood News Interesting Items From Other Centres

Neighborhood round up reports on happenings in nearby communities of interest to readers. Brief notes highlight local civic events, social happenings, and small-town updates with an emphasis on timely, accessible detail.

Local Hospital Notes From Guelph and Toronto

Mrs. George McMennemy lies in General Hospital Guelph after her operation last Monday and is doing nicely. Mr Thos Allen at St Josephs Hospital Guelph underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering. Mrs Cripps of Toronto spent the weekend at her sister’s home.

George McMennemy General Hospital Guelph Thos. Allen St Joseph's Hospital Cripps Toronto

Ban nockinn School Monthly Report and Visitor Notes

Ban nockinn School report lists pupil weights and grades led by teachers KL ML Beckett and J Beckett. J J Beckett from Toronto visited sister Kathlein Beckett at Mr R N Brown's home on Sunday.

Bannockinn Bui Crofts Jack Noble Jr. Ir Irma Watson Jean Scott Jetta Roazst Clifford B McDonald Norman McDonald Harold Rossel Lois Watson Jackie Gordon Alvey Gordon L Lawrence Anthony ML Beckett J. Beckett Toronto Kathlein Beckett R. N. Brown

Yadles Aid Society Hosts Successful Meal in NassaGawa

Ebenezer Church in NASSAGAWEYA reported a well attended supper hosted by the Yadles Aid Society on Wednesday evening the 6th. The piece also notes the death of Elida Pickett wife of Wm Elliott of Moffat on March 3rd with funeral at Moffat Cemetery led by Rev C 76 Jane. The town extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Maple sugar making begins in the district with tapping expected and local residents traveling to farms and visiting relatives over the weekend.

Yadles’ Aid Society Ebeneezer Church Elida Pickett Wm. Elliott Moffat Jane Moffat Cemetery Mir W. F. Darby Knaitohbull Myr. W. Kennedy Knatchbull Neesagaways Bert Nightingale Orangeville Arthur Nightingale

Weather and community notes from Limehouse village

The past few days brought harsh winter with zero to 12 below temps and deep snow. A March Arena game drew fans from nearby, the Harmony Club visited the United Church group, and Mrs. Brophen traveled while Mrs. Congrave’s railway accident shock was felt.

Harold Johnson Acton Harmony Club The United Church Feople Georgetown Vinehouss Charles Douglas Wiliid Johnson Kenneth Norris Stephenson Dick Packer Elsie Davies Helen Meco Hales Bers Evenita Mir Mark Given Gholbourne Heme Toronto

Everton social notes and injuries in town meeting

A resident, John McCutcheon, broke his hip after falling in his yard and is resting at the hospital. Miss May Watson is in serious condition in hospital. Local residents visit in Toronto. Everton Women's Institute met with Mrs. Hortop presiding. various speakers and activities described, including a spelling match and a planned April social at Everton hall.

John McCutcheon May “Watson John’ Alton Hisanor Toronto Opé R. ©. Thompson Loamen Thompson G. Loved W. H. Hortop Everton Women's Institute T. Percy Smith Mra. T. P. Smith Mira. Thomson Stewart Everton Hall Bamar I. Hamilton E. D. McPhedran Dorothy Church J. P. McLeod Ginger Palm Geo. ‘Yeading W. Couling Ann Jackson

Women's World Day of Prayer Event and Local Notices

The Rockwood column notes a well attended World Day of Prayer in United Church with a pancake social hosted by the Ladies Organization of the Presbyterian Church featuring a debate on whether the modern girl makes a better wife. Also reported are a funeral in Guelph for Mrs Georgy A Marshall, Nile Club anniversary, recent visitors, and local church activities plus recovery of blacksmith Fred Gibbons.

United Church Ladies’ Organization The Presbyterian Church Jas EB. McPherson Anna McNabb Laura Tone Myrtle Maud Eileen Moore Misa B. Findley Missca Georgina Laverty Jean McLean Messrs George Harwood Walter Swanston Wa. M. Croft Mra Wm. McNabb Miss Fred Alton Georgy A. Marshall Hitchener AL Michillants Arthur E. Rudd Wiss Ytelty Durham Wry J. AL Little Helen Pasmore Ingersoll Misa MM. Pysies Dundas Frank Cutt Guelph Toronto St. John's Church E. Bringer Fred Gibbona

Toronto Visitors Celebrate With Local Families

Mr James Hamilton and Miss Berths Hamilton of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Norman Barbour. Mrs James Long returned home after a two months visit with Mr and Mrs R P Travis. In Toronto Mr and Mrs Duncan McDougall entertained friends and neighbors with the Cotton Orchestra from Orangeville supplying music for a dance. A dainty lunch followed and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening. Miss Reta Laidlaw of Brampton Miss Reta Bacon of Alton Mr Kenneth Cotton of Orangeville were weekend visitors with the McDougalls. The cast and helpers of the play Winnie and the Old Man were hosted by Mrs W Magill with a varied program and lunch.

James Hamilton Berths Hamilton Toronto Reta Laidlaw Brampton Reta Bacon Alton Kenneth Cotton Orangeville Duncan McDougall Winnie W. Magill

Local villagers recover as hospital stays ease

Eden Mills reports several residents improving after hospital stays. Thos Tolton returns home gaining strength. John Glendenning and D H Wilson improving though less mobile. Mrs M Appleton of Syracuse has returned to care for her mother. The Women's Missionary Society Day of Prayer at Mrs Jas Barden’s home included a missionary play Soup Sand and Sligo Bush at the United Church on March 12. The play featured humor from bale contents, vocal and instrumental numbers, and a program of recitations and readings. Rev W W Somerville was ill so Mr Henry Leslie chaired. a generous audience enjoyed coffee and lunch after the program.

Thos Tolton John Glendenning D. H. Wilson M. Appleton Syracuse N.Y Heer Women's Missionary, Society Day of Prayer Jas. Barden Mnesa United Church Corwhin Women's Missionary Society Messrs. Carter and Watson Arkell Mist da Boles

Rebekah Lodge Celebrates 17th Birthday in Georgetown Tumoday

Firefighters were called to a small kitchen blaze in Dr. Paul’s home at eight Sunday morning but extinguished the fire with chemicals before major damage. Georgetown residents W Hf Wilson and Mrs Wilson returned from Toronto after three months away. Notables attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Erwin in Rochester N Y. Local N W H L team lost 4 to 2 at Seaforth in the semi final, ending their hopes in the series.

Verdun Rebekah Lodge Toronto Robert McPherson Acton Rochester Mia Charles Erwin Florence McPherson Seaforth

Community Notes From Erin District Social and School Reports

Mrs. Ospringe returned after ten weeks with relatives in Detroit and Stratford. A Sing Song at Geo Cooke’s home drew about twenty five attendees with plans for a church social night. The Erin 6 3 school report lists student marks across sections with multiple names and maximum scores. Mrs. O Locker hosted a Woman’s Institute greeting with a bulbs seeds exchange, readings, a paper on an Auction Sale and Wedding, a singing child and Shredded Wheat talk, plus a charity musical contest won by Mrs. Brydon and Mrs. Cook.

Grundy Detroit Stratford Geo. Cooke Wid Fred Bapthy Gov. Rannick and Marlo Milton D. Stewart Erin V—Clorena Locker Helen Robertson Dorothy McKensla Alvin Struthers Gordon Robertson Jean Peavey Grace Burrows George Robertson Gordon Aitken George Locker Mars Peavoy Ywi Norman Mackenzie Douglas Robertson Helth Burrows Helen Alten Emma ‘Tonsley Jean Under- WW Maxdinuns Marka Kenneth Peavey Jr, Velen Ainclair Anni W. Foreman O. Locker Woman's Institute Lust Wedeenlay Mira Geo Robertson Mitsa Lorena Locker

Milton notes and mishaps in a mixed local roundup

Crowds arrive in Milton as Reg Marshall reports tulips half open. John Tinkers injures himself when a horse kicks him after he approached to readjust its harness. A White Leghorn hen lays an egg of unusual size and measurements. Margaret Robinson and Barbara Nixon pass supplementary exams at Toronto Conservatory. J B Bullenham fined $10 for reckless driving after a collision with George Nurse. Knox Church Sunday school superintendent W I Dick receives a commemorative address and cane at a teachers’ presentation hosted by Rev J N McFaul with a bouquet for Mrs Dick.

Crowe Reg. Marshall John Tinkers Jack Hardy G. T. Coulson R. R. No Milton Margaret Robinson Barbara Nixon Toronto George Nurse Esquesing Knox Presbyterian Church W. I Dick A. EK. Allen Mikes Blain

Local notices and social calls from Burlington area

Burlington and Elmwood residents attended a grandmother's funeral and a Sunday parsonage visit. officials discussed water intake permit delays with the Federal government as a town committee ponders Paxit Office site options. Voting on suit selection narrowed to four properties amid ongoing city planning.

Varry Peart Elmwood More TL P Dlasuinger Bean John Oty Wm. Hem Walerloo Strand Walker Mayor Watson Lloyd Dingle Art Allen Manson Milne Dudley Alma Ow Paxit R. W. Dingle Elizabeth Pine Breet Milne Coal Yard John Street Gordon ,Berry Maria Armstrong Brant Greet Cganette

Color in Menus Shapes Colorful Meals

Barbara Brock argues color psychology affects menu design influencing appetite. She warns against extreme colors like emerald greens or blue dishes and suggests balanced palettes using reds, yellows, and browns. Sample color themed menus showcase green yellow and gold combinations with balanced foods and decorative blues.

St. Patricks Nella

Family quarrel over dinner timing echoes in kitchen

A playful exchange shows a child anxious about dinner and a mother calmly deferring, lightheartedly noting the clock and appetite. The dialogue captures domestic warmth and timing tension in a simple domestic scene.

Sabble Bobble

Where's old Bill Been Lately and The Past Memories

A fragmented dialogue recalls a man named Bill and his alleged theft. The exchange questions why he took a car without paying. The piece ends with a Roosevelt quote on memories spurring present work.

Bill

Religious Services Today at 11 AM and 7 PM

The Minister speaks at 11 AM on What, About the Puturey and returns at 7 PM with the subject Smoke Screens that Often Deceive. Noon Sunday School and Biss at 2 PM. Tuesday features Young Peoples League and Music Evening. Everybody welcome.

Young Peoples League

Unreserved Jersey Cattle Sale and Clearing Auction Events

Auction notices describe an unreserved Jersey cattle sale by Arthur Farey at Lot 1 Erin on March 1 at 2 pm with cash terms and a clearing auction for various farm items. Additional auctions by RJ Kerr list farm stock implements grain roots and dairy gear at Lot 35 Eramosa on March 20 at 1 pm with cash terms.

Arthur Farey Erin Jersey A. G. M. Bruyns Yimshouse Yworses Buick RJ. Kerr Phond Aoclom Russell Glen Alo Eramosa Eramosa P Charp No. J. Kerr Phono 36 Actos

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Oakville Neighborhood News Bannockburn Limehouse Everton Rockwood Eden Mills Ospringe Burlington OpLon Barbara B. Brock Theodore Roosevelt B. D. Rachlin Ont Christi’s McCormicks Weston’s Libby Falcon Horne Norton Motors Ontario Religious United Church of Canada Fos. Parsonsge Bower Avenue Presbyterian Knox Church H. L. Bennie Willow Street Ebbath School Baptist Church Acrow Ak Easter, Eastor FB Holmes Jon Letsemlan Americas Charles Darvel Ume Arena R. J. McPherson J. Kerr McEmnnety Tyre Donald McIntyex Cowa Rh v. YO Phom 36 A. E. Smith Marcel Peden W. F Gray
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