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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
2
Column notes interesting items about nearby towns and communities of interest to readers. Brief anecdotes and small updates highlight local activity, events, and notable happenings across areas.
Mrs. Edward Hill announces the engagement of her daughter Gladys Viola Hill to Clarence A Reith son of Mrs. Reith and the late Mr Reith of London Ontario. The marriage will be quiet in April. Oakville residents debate post office location mirroring a Georgetown delay and poor site.
Ballina and Dr. and Mr. A C Carbert with family visited Elmira recently. Pauline Merriam returned to Avoniea Saskatchewan after spending time with A R Merriam. Russell Johnstone, ill two weeks, can now be out of bed. G W Mauales of Acton and Cecil Soper visited Mrs Soper. Graffie of Toronto visited.
The March sessions of local clubs feature Eden Mills Women’s Institute at Mrs. Webb’s home with a health paper and musical interludes, YY. PA with vocal duets and readings, and a Trail Rangers social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall with games, prizes, and thanks to contributors. Returns note guests, travel, and church group activity including a Presbyterian gathering with hymns and prayers.
Milton Chas Jones has recovered from a serious illness and is doing much better. A jersey cow owned by Chaz Blade of Nelson Twp. gave birth to a three legged calf with the front right leg missing but otherwise healthy. The Milton High School Glee Club concert delighted attendees in the high school auditorium last Friday night. Several Milton residents and Mrs E Turner of Toronto returned Tuesday from a motor trip to Florida. Post 136 Canadian Legion held a euchre night Monday with prizes to C Joyce T Wheeler and W Armour. Wilton Guddye, son of Mr and Mrs Yru Guddye of Carlisle, fractured his right wrist while operating a paper press Tuesday needing fifteen stitches at Dr Y R McDonald’s clinic.
John Sunter died after a lingering illness. His funeral at the Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd. Rev. J. P. McLeod led the service with Rev. W. J. Taylor assisting. A quartet performed, pallbearers listed, and interment was in Rockwood Cemetery. The report covers St Patrick’s tea, Y P A meeting, local visits, and church events.
Public auction on March 30 1937 at Eden Mills two miles east of York Road School starts 12 noon featuring farm stock cattle horses pigs sheep harness implements tractors and household effects. Large catalog includes Jersey heifers Shorthorn cattle oxford down sheep oxford down ewes and lambs McCormick Deering tractors multiple mowers plows rakes drills hay and grain gear wagons and farm equipment.
Sunday visitors included Ospringe guests Mr and Mrs N Sunter and Arnold with Mrs Duffield and pons. More visitors came from Milton and Albion to see D Stewart and family. Ball Telephone men are installing lines on the Guelph Road this week. Florence Cook and Miss Cale from Guelph visited. Jean Robertson from Guelph spent the weekend with her parents. D G Robertson and family hosted Mrs G G Robertson Everton and Mr and Mrs George Young Townline on Sunday.
Oakville sees Mrs. J H McBain visiting Chicago and Walter Harland Smith returning from England. George E Gray, ex Dundas, becomes Oakville Wotel proprietor after buying from Jack Worbes. Wesley Leaver Walter Rilesey and George Cook face theft charges in Magistrate Court. J J Staples and teammates Brown and Gibbons beat Acton in a checker match. Staples scored 25 of 28 with 11 wins and 3 draws.
Post office lock boxes arrived as crews prepare installation. Firemen responded to chimney fire at Arthur Hooper’s home and to a Cadillac fire at Geo Guy’s Roseland garage after a Toronto arrival. A new lighthouse is planned for the Burlington canal area with the old one to be dismantled as navigation is expected to reopen soon. Highway department tenders call for five mile Nelson s ide road to Bronte sideroad four lane concrete paving and 4.4 miles from Bronte sideroad to Oakville. Nicholas Hollowchak faces reckless driving and permit charges after a Biogh coke bridge crash injuring no passengers. Local note: Lakeview children unharmed.
The week saw Miss Helen Limehouse in Toronto while Miss Gladys Woods visited Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs. Evangelical services at United Church were broadcast on CKOC with Alex Maclaren speaking on Communism. Mr. Barrett honored at Women's Institute. Barrett family moves noted. Gowdy and Stephenson attended Halton Music Festival meeting in Milton.
A man arriving at a hospital outpatient department had his head bandaged. When the doctor asked if he was married, the response was no, explaining he had indeed been run over.
Campbellville St David's Young People's Society held a winter debate series final on Monday. Campbellville's Murray McPhail and Anna McPhail defeated Boston's Tolton and Sayers to retain the silver cup. The Boston Society offered a varied program and lunch followed.
Safety First Insurance man urges Pat to take a policy. Pat replies that he is not safe at home and declines.
A reader letter recounts using Kellogg's ALL-Bean for ten years ending in 1926 and asserts it bettered health without laxatives. The ad-style testimony pledges a money-back guarantee and recommends two tablespoons daily in cereal or recipes. Kellogg promotes ALL-Bean as safe and effective with bulk to absorb moisture and cleanse the system.
Multiple sale notices list auctions and livestock sales at Wm Eccleshall Acton on April 6 with cash terms. Wm Harding sale at Seventh Line Erin on April 2 offering 12 cows 6 horses and farm implements. Roy Hindley Erin auctioneering. Blood tested chicks and barred rocks offered. watches sale on March 18 and Thursdays at Rockwood Cinch Watchery.
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