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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
4
Community Notes from Acton and Surrounding Areas
A single Sunday visit linked Mrs Fréd McCutcheon and family of Acton with relatives in Guelph and nearby towns. Local residents joined the final Literary Society concert, including speeches on St Patrick and Ottawa, a debate on life sixty years ago, and performances by students and area clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Literary Society
Oscar Locker
Dawn East
Dorothy McKenzie
School
R. ‘Hindley
Community notes from Georgetown and area
Georgetown residents host visiting friends from Barrie and Toronto. Lisa Bessey leaves for Grace Hospital training in nurses program in Toronto. Mrs Speight recovers slowly after auto accident in Brampton Hospital. Mr Speight also improving at home. H G Meir of Windsor stops in on return from Ottawa trip. Councillor J J He has sympathy after death of his father John J Gibbons of Acton. Fire at Harry Hale’s College View home extinguished with minimal damage. Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James—Drummond
Barrie
Calvin Miller
Toronto
Lisa Bessey
Grace Hospital
T. J. Speight
Brampton Hospital
Speight
H. G. Meir
Windsor
Ottawa
J. J
John J. Gibbons
Acton
College View
Harry Hale
Herald
Local notes from Burlington and nearby towns
Local items include John Page of Stratford visiting family, skating season opening at the rink, Gowland and Jarvis visits, North camp workers returning home, Patrick J. O'Brien's Toronto charge, the death of the Maycock infant, Tate family arriving home from England aboard the Montcalm, a rescue mission aboard a derelict salvage boat, and the Fire Brigade Recreation Committee seeking a County League with Oakville Milton Georgetown and Burlington. delegation plans for the Toronto meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
John Page
Stratford
Tce
Patrick J. O'Brien
Toronto
N.S. F
Fred Maycock
Locust Street
G. H'Tate
Fire Brigade
Comee
Oakville
Milton
Georgetown
Pet
Burlington
Local social notes on Sunday gatherings and a funeral
LIMEHOUSE reports visitors from Toronto and Guelph stopping by on Sunday afternoon and evening. The town welcomed an assistant postmaster and noted a snowbound drive to Fenton Falls for business. The community attended the funeral of Major Grant on Wednesday and offered sympathy to all in trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Grant
Rea
Local Figures Visit and Illness Updates
Miss Bessie Ballinafad of Toronto spent the week end at her home here. Mrs James Kirkwood has been ill ten weeks but is improving slowly. Myrtle Allen of Toronto Normal School also spent the week end here. Arnold McEnery TM is able to be around again after illness. Blake Vannatter of Toronto spent Sunday here. Mrs Alfred Soper received word last week of the death of her sister in law Mrs John McCallum at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie, Binnie
Toronto
James’ ‘Kirkwood
Myrtle—Allen
Toronto_Normal School
Arnold McEnery
Blake Vannatter
Women's Institute Meeting Notes and Local News
The Women's Institute met at Mrs McPhail's home on Wednesday at 2 30. The opening exercises and business filled part of the afternoon. Roll call centered on a potato recipe and few cooks participated. A varied program followed with lunch served by the ladies in charge. Mr John McAlpine has been ill with flu, now improved and resting quietly. Sudden illness and death of Mrs Nathan McKers 2 reported Monday the 22nd. Mr and Mrs N S Marshall with Mr and Mrs Marshal visited friends in Guelph Sunday. Mr J Glendenning is ill with the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Don ‘McPhail
John McAlpine
Nathan McKers
N. S. Marshall
J. Marshal
Guelph
J. Glendenning
Rockwood St Patrick Tea Highlights Busy Community Week
The Women’s Association of the United Church hosted a St Patrick’s tea with music readings and flowers in the Sunday School room. Rockwood events featured a Presbyterian address by Milroy McMaster University. a children’s choir of 18 performed. a Monday program included gymnastic displays by Guelph Boy Scouts and musical selections. A debate on Ontario’s government drew praise for both sides, and visiting artists received refreshments before leaving. Local notes report injuries, moves, and visits as spring nears, with wintry Easter forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association of the United Church
St. Patrick’s
Presbyterian Church
Milroy
McMaster University
Chas. S. Garner
Rockwood
Guelph
CKCR
Ontario
D. D. Gray
Wm. McNabb
K. B. Waller
R. F P. McWilliams
W. J. Taylor
Louis Edwards
W.” J. Edwards
Joy
Wm. Quinn
Kathleen “Lynch
Bannockburn Women's Institute Meets at Foster Home
The Bannockburn Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs W Foster's home on Wednesday evening March 16. With Mrs A Russell chairing in the president's absence, the gathering opened with prayer, the minutes from the last meeting were read and adopted, and after business the presentation for Mr and Mrs Foster and family followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Wm. Foster
Local notices and obituaries from Brampton area parish
Brampton residents share news of Jean Sanders visiting Friday and hockey playoff travel to Durham. Davidson Wilkinson Gibson of Brampton dies at 76, a United Church member from Erie Township. Frank Robinson undergoes appendicitis surgery at Guelph General. Rev W M Lee accepts another charge and will serve until June 1. Rev A O W Foreman ill with influenza. local circuit services cancelled except Erin. Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Sanders
Brampton
Eri
United Church
Frank “Robinson
Oakville Community News Roundup and Health Updates
Mr Mackinder and daughter completed a 6000 mile Delaware to Indiana trip. Reeve Morden is recovering from influenza. About thirty Court Trafalgar members attended the L O F ball in Toronto. Tilly Moore was hospitalized in Toronto General Hospital with pneumonia but is improving. Oakville beat Port Dalhousie in Hamilton with strong defensive play. Rev Seymour Hall and Savage attended Halton Presbytery in Burlington. A. Porter and J. McPherson attended Mrs Jos E Cullingworth’s funeral at Sixteen Church. Mrs Norman Lawrence of Boyne died after a brief illness followed by sudden heart distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mackinder
Delaware
Indiana
Reeve W. H. Morden
Court Tra
Royal York Hotel
Tilly
Moore
Toronto General Hospital
Oakville
Port Dalhousie
Hamilton
E. O. Seymour
A. Hall
W. .S-Savage
Halton
Burlington
Alex.— Porter
dJohn
McPherson
Jos. E. Cullingworth
Norman Lawrence
Boyne
Star
Local notes on visits, storms, and misused charity in Milton area
The column reports Lynwood Camp members visiting Excelsior Camp in Toronto on Tuesday, Milton residents and families traveling to Pittsburgh for two weeks, and a storm that knocked out Mt. Nemo telephones for over two months. It also notes J W Atkins confined to bed, Mrs. Jack Hannant recovering in Guelph General Hospital, and concerns about Toronto youths exploiting charity by boarding C P R trains to beg meals while spending winnings at theatres and hockey games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara —‘Thornton
Whenstock
John Irving
Victoria’ Avenue
Lynwood Camp
W. Oo
Milton
Excelsior
Toronto
T.H. Robb
Mervin
Jack
Hamilton
Pittsburgh
Wilfred Whisher
Mt. Nemo
J. W. Atkins
Jack Hannant
Ellen Clement
Guelph General ‘Hospital
N. R
Champton
Doctor Smith Busy Playing Golf
A series of calls asks to reach Doctor Smith but the assistant reports he is unavailable due to playing golf with repeated attempts over several hours. The exchange highlights the doctor's unavailability and long wait times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallo
The Benefit of the Doubt for Youths
The piece argues that leniently judging others protects the spirit. It warns that excessive suspicion harms character more than occasional deceit. Trust brings warmth to the soul, even if mistaken, while constant doubt breeds chill.
Sword returned after 17 years promise kept
Wing Commander Marix in 1914 retrieved a Uhlan officer’s sword from a chateau near Ypres after a skirmish and promised to return it to Baron Von Leisner if he survived. Now, 17 years later, Marix learns Von Leisner is alive in Berlin and fulfills the pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marney
Marix
Uhlan
Martix
von Leisner
Hiszold Enemy
Berlin
Bank
Three essential factors in using sprays for crop disease control
The article outlines three core requirements for effective spraying. Knowing the disease to target, selecting proven materials with correct strengths, and applying timely and thoroughly to prevent infection are crucial for successful disease management.
British Parliamentary Interruption Sparks Tension at Debate
An account notes a speaker at a British parliamentary event being repeatedly interrupted. The interrupter shouted insults while demanding the speaker reveal name and profession. The scene reflects heated rhetoric and growing confrontational style at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourriond
Unsteady Chair Fix by Wax Layer Adjustment
A reader explains a simple method to steadies a rocking chair or table. Melt sealing wax and spread a small amount on the bottom of the shorter leg. If needed add more wax until all legs are even with the others.
Oddities Among Monuments
A sketch of unusual memorials and their odd backstories. It recalls a 25 by 9 foot skull on a Klondike mountainside and Soapy Smith in Nome, plus an Arctic Brotherhood warning skull. Salt Lake City’s seagull monument honors birds that saved Utah crops during the cricket plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomé
Soapy Smith
Twod-Gun
Smith
Arctic Brotherhood
Salt Lake City
Utah
Easter Hope and Living Dead Theme Services
The schedule notes Easter Sunday program items including a minister’s message titled The Easter Hope at 1100 a.m. and a Bible study class at 12:00, followed by a 4:00 p.m. session on the subject Seeking the Living and the Dead.
Easter Services Outline for Sunday March 217
Easter Sunday events list shows 11 00 p m Easter Message 230 p m Sabbath School 700 p m The Minister sermon Should He have Risen from the Grave Special Easter Music by the Choir The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper on Sunday April 3 indicated Always note shows church schedule and sermon topic about resurrection.
Lost items notice near Guelph and Acton
Lost truck chains reported between Guelph and Speyside and a logging chain missing on Mill or Main Streets Acton. Please notify R. Airdrie R. R. No. 3 Milton. Finder kindly leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Ad Speyside
R. Airdrie
Milton
Acton
For Rent Two Unfurnished Rooms on Second Floor
Two unfurnished rooms for rent on the second floor at eight dollars monthly. Electric light, water and heat included in winter. Possession April 1. Apply néuanexbe INN or Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Auction of Farm Stock and Implements Near Moffat 1932
Public auction on Thursday March 31 1932 by Nassagawey a Farm Loan Association sells farm stock and implements at Lot 12 Concession 1 Nassagaweya one mile south of Moffat terms cash. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the passing of Mrs William Gibbons from her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya .Farm Loan Association
Nassagaweya
Moffat
William Gibbons
Syma A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood
Everton
Fréd_McCutcheon
John
Elmer: Awrey
Usher Wood
Mars
Lambert
Gna
Adam
T. Mack
C. Hedd
Igpyd” Robertson
Ospringe
Limehouse
Ballinafad
Bannockburn
Brin
Life Insurance
Frederick L. Wright
Imperial, Life
Amazance
Company
A. H. Bishop & Son
Léc
Swift
Bic
Delux
O’keefe
Stone ‘Ginger
Religious
United
Church of Canada Ministery
Fools, B._Di
Presbyterian
Knox Church
Tow & Street
Miihee
R. L. Davidson
E. Robinson
Nassagawega
Free Press
Office
A. N. Norrish
R. ‘J. Kerr
Geo. Somerville
Ittle
Ftrom
The _Face Press
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