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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
5
A brief report notes communities showing widespread interest in several central items. It highlights the involvement of local groups and indicates broad public engagement across multiple neighborhoods.
The Ladies' Aid met at Arthur Bwaskhamer's residence on Wednesday afternoon for a quilting gathering with four attendees. Future activities were discussed and a tea hour followed with lunch and fellowship.
Fred Harding and Mr and Mrs Robert Moody and family from Schomerg visited Mr William Harding on Sunday. Mrs Robert English and Mrs Fraser of Toronto visited Mrs Bert Rogers on Saturday. The Ladies Association of the United Church held a quilting bee last Thursday in the former Methodist Church. Influenza sickness affects many homes in the district.
After weeks of illness Miss M J Gillies died Sunday night March 11 at Mrs J A Tracy’s home. She was in her 80s and lifelong in the area. Funeral held Tuesday at Georgetown Cemetery. Also notes: Junior WwW A met at Mrs J Sanford’s home celebrating fourth birthday with a dainty lunch and Leona Smith lighting candles. Vera Heath celebrated her tenth birthday Monday. St Johns A Y P A met at Orange Hall with Group Two Our Gang presiding. Jack Brown chaired. Rev Boyd led prayers. the group edited Our Gang Chronicle. Frank Jenkinson spoke on A Y P A conference in Toronto. Meeting closed with the National Anthem.
The Limehouse column notes signs of spring with busy sawmills and maple tapping for syrup. Community life includes church services, the Presbyterian Women’s Institute gathering, and visits from locals to various homes. February Honor Roll lists names with high marks and notes residents traveling or ill but improving.
In Georgetown arena last Friday night over fifty attended a Liberal gathering as Reeve Harold Cleave remains home with a bruised foot from a farm skid. Dominion Store worker Belvin Lenton departs for Port Hope. Allan McDonald of Georgetown to take his place. Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Thompson plan to move into town after purchasing the former Wm. Buck property on Edith Street. Courneil appoints Miss K I D Ryan collector of water rates at 180 dollars and P B Harrison clerk treasurer and assistant tax collector at 700 dollars.
A local column records happenings in Crewsons Corner including Black brothers pig names and a blue litter, a church dedication for Irene Mary Allen, a flag bearer, and Mrs. Allen’s solo. It notes a Tyler reunion at Charles Tylers, Cripps’ visit from Mrs Parker, illness sympathy for Parker and Mackie, improvements for McArthur and Perkins, and John Rice moving to the Alexander farm.
Miss Jean McKinnon returns home soon from Guelph General Hospital after a weeklong stay. Jean Akitt of Toronto Normal School visited family over the weekend. Clarence Miller renewed old acquaintances in town while Earl Cox spent time with the Roszell family. Judson Roszell and Iolla visited the Roszell home Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Barbour, wife of Ephraim Barbour, died at her son’s Erin residence in her eighty sixth year. Mrs. Alex Binnie returned from Guelph feeling improved. George Wheeler remains in hospital awaiting return home.
Mrs Victor Harding left Guelph Hospital to return home on Tuesday. Toronto visitor Len Edy spent the weekend with John Aitkens. Mrs George Robertson visited her sister in Galt. Guelph Road open again for cars. Congratulations to Archie Sinclair and wife on the birth of a daughter in Galt. Milton visitors D Stewart and wife with D G Robertson hosts. Ed Robertson and G Young hosted guests from Acton Everton and townline. Ospringe School February report lists students and marks with Edna Cook as reference for high scores.
Milton Nw Col Fe theaoon of Toronto was elected 10934 ont of the Canadian National Exhibition. Miles Ethel Slain returning home from New York after visiting HA Cavell family. Harold Clements has recovered from an appendicitis operation at General Hospital Guelph. Mrs Bews returned from two weeks in New York City. Harvey Philip injured left hand repairing motor at Martin’s flour mills. Friends of Claude Shannon engaged to Helen Robertson with a floor lamp presentation. Thieves stole 67 pullets and 95 chickens from local farms. police investigating. Constables Cookman and Hadfield found a stillborn infant buried in a chicken house. inquest to be held.
Banffnburn notices report the February 17 wedding of Miss Hasel James to Ernest J Keep at St Catharines with Rev Dummit officiating. Also covered are a Bannock Burn Bustliers Club meeting highlights featuring readings music and a King’s song finale and social.
The February meeting at Mrs. George Laverty’s home heard minutes read in the secretary’s absence. Speeches covered Guelph Presbyterial work, western relief, and the St Patrick’s tea preparations. Attendees included Mrs. Laverty, Mrs. Pearen, Mrs. McNabb, and many area residents.
Mrs. Fred W. Watson travels to New York to visit son Ernie in Rubinoff Orchestra. Jasthigves. visits Cities Service on Water Street stealing two tires. police investigation. Rev. J. G. Hornsby named Hamilton Presbytery representative for the Canadian General Assembly in Toronto this June. Mrs. Altecheson injured after a fall on Nelson Avenue breaking an arm and head cut. recovering. Mrs. John McArthur remains at General Hospital Toronto after prior head injury from a house fire on Hurd Avenue. Hydro workers handle thawing frozen water pipes as frost deepens. Water Commission reports increased service calls.
Wm Nicol visits daughter Mrs Wm Love of Ayr for health. Linbrook School changes teachers Miss Irene Cole leaves Wind sor staff. Miss Muriel Wills of Toronto takes position. Bandmaster William Williams resigns, praising town support. Rotary speaker W A Chisholm outlines municipal law progress in Canada. MP William Newman addresses St Johns United Church Men's Club. Miss Ethel Barber recovering from appendicitis at Toronto Private Patients Pavilion. Trafalgar Township Council hears Goldwin Gregory request for 6 inch water main on eighth line. council declines to grant written consent.
The schedule lists 11.00 a.m. The Minister speaks on Our Interpretation of the Cross. 12.00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m. Biblical Drama For Hath Great Possessions by Burlington's youth. 8.00 p.m. People's Society Literary Program. Mr A McKeown convener. All are welcome.
In Turner Valley Alberta experiments recover naphtha from waste natural gas. A large operator installed an absorption plant to add about 342 barrels daily and over 124000 barrels yearly, with gross value over 374000 dollars. Alberta limits gas output to 40 percent of liberated open flow per well.
A reader quotes a mother reading a tombstone inscription about a lawyer described as an honest man. A child asks why twins were buried together in the same grave, prompting a commentary on burial customs.
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