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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 26, 1931

Page

5

Neighborhood News Highlights and Local Visits

Community notes report Mr Joseph Roper visiting his brother Mr A Soper on Monday. Mrs Richard Barnardes remains bedfast but shows slow improvement. Well wishes go to Mrs Donald Mclean Jr for a swift recovery. Attendees from here joined the funeral of Intel J Clark at Georgetown on Monday. Marguerit Center of Acton spent the weekend with grandmother Mrs Kentner.

Joseph Roper A. Soper Richard Barnardes Donald Mclean, Jr Art Ogory Intel. J] Clark Georgetown Ins Marguerit Center Acton Kentner

Women's Institute Meeting at Mrs Coles Lane

On Wednesday the Women's Institute met at Mrs. W Coles lane with good attendance. Mrs Jai Uarden led current events and Mrs Crousdale demonstrated food preparation and healthful properties. A school tablet kit was presented to EG Noob and a vote of thanks recorded for Miss Margaret Armstrong. Local farmer stock water shortage reported as tuber of farmers draw water daily from the river.

Women's Institute W. Coles Jai. Uarden Crousdale Lewis EG. Noob Margaret Armstrong Voronte W. Arye McCarter

Local notes and social items from Mimosa and area

Mrs M Atcheron and Wilfrid of Mimosa visited Mr and Mrs DB Stewart. Congratulations to Archie Sinclair and partner on their Guelph wedding. Roads in the community are poor affecting travel. Jean Robertson Rockwood Wish School and Beatrice Van Norman Guelph Collegiate visited home. Tl McCutcheon held a stock sale in Erin. Choir of Presbyterian Church to present The Shining Way cantata at Sunday service. D G Robertson hosted a small gathering and progressive euchre party.

M. Atcheron Wilfrid Mimosa DB. Stewart Miller Dgranpton Archie Sinclair Guelph Thia Boeing M Jean Robertson Rockwood Wish School Mia Dbeatrice van Norman

Milton Avmeeting for Town Hall band organization

Milton avmeeting called for Monday evening to organize a band for the Town of Milton. Obituaries note funeral of Major Frank Jackson and local family visits. Weather and snow impact cited with farmers hauling cream due to road conditions. hospital recoveries reported for Dr Gowland and Dr Robertson.

Milton W. L. Sherman Wan Metcalfe Mra Red Bennett Detroi Bennett Wink McCormick Windsor Edu Laurene Gabraith Toronto R. Galbrath Gowland Varthan General Hospital inMenseil O. I. A. A. Nien Cliverd Houston Hhimilton Jol Mills Obrlatle Street St. Clair Aven Wak Poranta Stratford Welagu al Trite Main Martin Streets Btreetavilla

Georgetown Floral Show and Community Notes Highlight Week

Georgetown Floral Company showcased at the Floral Show in York Toronto. Local society reports cover visits from Dayton Ohio residents and hospital updates at Guelph Central Hospital. Georgetown High School hockey team defeated Acton Continuation School 4 to 1 in a fast game.

Georgetown Floral Company Bay York Toronto J. W. Arntz Dayton Oho le BL Fleck Margaret Katna Guelph Chere Yompital Florida Werbert Hull John Feronte J. Arnott Mark Clark Guelph Gentral Hospital Knox Presbyterian Church United Church A. Maclaren Georgetown Acton Sexlotta Ion Hia Teem A& Worde Nerald

Local notices and travel updates from Burlington area

Residents report moves and visits including the Tuck family relocating to a farm on Krafalgar line on Friday. Mrs Pettit departs for Chambersburg to visit her sister Mrs White, and Mr and Mrs Flatt travel to Atlantic City for a return trip. Farewell banquet honors Wart Wilde as he departs Darwin for transfer. Conservative executive meets and selects men to oversee Warrington census duties.

Tuck Tuck Farm Krafalgar A. Gulling Hillaburg Fa Vlaltinse J. Whetham Locust Street Cannon Los Angeles California Mary Pettit Thirnday Chambers Mra W. 1. White Chiumbersburg Chiu. Connell Wart Wilde Wpparator Darwin Hett Momeeting Warrington J. A. Hutchinson Milton Walton County

Local Farmers Lease And Move In Ottawa Area News

Mr W R Lender leased Wa Mleys farm and took possession James Morris leased J F Binchins farm and took possession Jack Abbott and Jean Abbott spent weekend with aunts in Toronto Alexander Winnle leased Wern Pearsants firm and takes possession in April John and Mrs John Leitch moved to former Chas Leitch residence Laces Aid of Thurns Church held a successful supper and social Erin Juniors beat I Msburg Juniors 4 to 3 in a hockey game at the Bury Arena

W. R. Lender Wa Mley James Morris W. J Fn. Binchin Jack Abbott Misa Jean Abbott Toronto Alexander Winnle Wern—Pearsants Indel John Leitch Erin I Msburg Bury Advocate

Local Stockyard Sale Impresses Campreseville Crowd

Mr N McNiven sold horses from a carload at the stockyards last Saturday afternoon in Campreseville. A Tell Tangers concert in Norrish's Hall drew few attendees due to bad weather. Miss Estelle Nell of Toronto visited temporary home. Mrs Arch McMillan hosted Women's Missionary Society meeting. Mrs T Mubbert’s friends send condolences over Gibson and Agnes. Mrs Kay Hell reported fire damage at a house fire scare. Parish social planned by Gidtew Ald and J David's Church. Calvin Pytterdon mourns loss in barn fire. Clove land visitor Mika Patricks McDiarmid. Wallace King couple honored with housewarming gifts.

N. McNiven Wysit Norrish Estelle Nell Toronto Women's Missionary Aocuty Bl, David's Church Arch. McMillan T. Mubbert Gibson Agnes Mann T. Ware Robert Early

Local church plans addition for Sunday School and society activities

A United Church congregation decided to add a Sunday School Young People's Society vestry and kitchenette. A concert and continuation school event last Friday drew a large audience with students and teachers recognized in a multi act program.

Everton Young Peoples Society Meeting Report

The Young People’s Society met in the church school room last Friday evening with Rev. W. J. Weynders in charge. Visitors included Fergus resident Hohn Fipléing and Acton resident Warm Fobsrtao visiting locals, while Hamilton and Guelph guests were home for the weekend. The Women’s Missionary Society gathered Thursday at Mrs. W. YW. Hortop’s home with about fifteen attendees, led by Mrs. D. I. Parker. The note mentions poor road conditions and spring anticipated as robins appear.

The United Church Tt Wis Young People's Society We. Daylor Dorothy’ Taylor Yowth Poolsboys Charles’ McNabb Ronalt Rudd George Day Wirls Idoas Droyd Robertson Wesley Warrakk Dorothy Taylor Evelyn Peaven Helen Brovel Cinderela Hong Kong Ruth Peal Dorothy Carter Grace Melkernle Charles McNabb Wesley Sturris Grace Melktersle Evelyn Pearen Rockwood Gwelph David Calvert Mice Maury W. J. Taylor W. McCracken George James Taf Vergus George Brook Quelph Roy Brooks Harrie Hhl Beavers A. Carter PL Barry J &. Wosking W. McNabb R.N. Nelson Robert Johnston Johanlan Everton Cemetery Wm. Turi Jank Major Georgie Holton Dimen Grayy Jackson Street Murdo Munro Hamilton Robt Howell's Garett Gray Breslau George Nelson Yurfess Frank Feleo Guelph Minnis Mitchell Ulverton Julia Kelly Edna M. Pearen Dundas Ross Carton Winona Pred Day Jed U Waskini Toronto University Wansbrough Toronto den Mills Presbyterian Church Fey Pattevann Hall Galt Vaorlet Yiatarris den Mills Vial Richnard John Little Aberfoyle John Cockburn W. J. Weynders Hohn Fipléing Fergus Felenda Mr” Warm Fobsrtao Acton Minther Mra J. Ch. Hubertson Mins Minnla Sis Hamilton Milnionary Society Mra. W

Community Notes from Waterdown Region This Week

Local notices include Mr W Gowdy attending the funeral of Mrs Isaac Yuker in Waterdown last week. Mrs Johnson visits Palermo with friends. Mr and Mrs Wilhied return to Geneva after visiting Mr W Beott. Somerville visits Ackon for a few days. Mr Bo Vannatter of London with baby boy visits the old home. Evelyn Stockford of Toronto visits here. John McDonald begins syrup making amid deep snow. A Japanese lady to address United Church next Sunday. Toronto stone trucks head to quarries signaling Whiters blockade. United Church youth present Crafty Grandpa this Friday night. Mr Arthur WM remodels his recently purchased house and starts a new poultry plant.

W. Gowdy Isaac Yuker Mra. Johnson Palermo Mr. O Mra. Wihied W. Beott Ghenwili Bam Mbit Somerville Ackon Mr. Bo, Vannatter London Mitsu Evelyn Stockfoard Toronto Heri John McDonald United Church Arthur WM

Gor WIS DIFLOMA She Save you ever had a lesson by correspondence

A fragment shows a character asking about lessons by correspondence and a confident reply about writing to women, reflecting a dialogue tone from a historical piece. The odds of a serialized educational theme are hinted but unclear.

Rescued by a Pig on an Arkansas Farm

A small pig kept as a playmate to a delicate child helps save Nellie the girl who wandered near a marsh after a horn sounded home. The pig trailed, led rescuers to the marsh edge, and Nellie was pulled from danger by the animal’s aid. The family recounts the event with disbelief and gratitude.

Arkansas Uves Pix Iene Young-Amighter Becpme St. Joseph Nathan Nellie Netle Faust Uttle Nella Helle

Oakville and Milton Social Notes Highlight Local Events

W E McIlveen Police Magistrate bedridden briefly this week. Robert Viner, son of Mr and Mrs AML Viner, underwent appendix surgery in Toronto General Hospital. A March 14 gathering at Captain and Mrs FA Morden’s home honored the bride and groom Beatrice McDovid and her husband. A barber shop owner, A C MacDonald, moves to Petersboro to run a new business. Mayor John H W Mont attended Ulster Lodge banquet at King Edward Hotel. Graham Mathers takes a position with Navero’s Construction for shipyard work in New Toronto. Centeru of Canin Licensed buys Colborne and Brack streets property for a car radiator factory.

W. E. Mcllveen Nh Fu Viethn Johnson Colborne Hrack Streets Reeorad

Kerr's Sales Announced At Acton and Erin Townships

Saturday sales listed for March 28 at Tocichold Yreetu of A. W. Neilson Mill Street Acton at 4 30 p m. March 26 sale at 3 30 p m Effects of the Inte Albert Murray Mill Street Acton March 30 Finiiih Disaperation Rise Hugh Black Lot 7 Town Line Erin and Mramosia April 2 Jullux Vaes Eramos Township stock and implements.

Tocichold Yreetu A. W. Neilson Mill Street Acton Albert’ Murray Hugh Black Town Line Erin Mramosia Jullux

Waving in a Goodes New Telecommunication Era

A fragmented excerpt hints at early television arrival and the burden of sharing limited telephone time. The dialogue reflects public anticipation and practical annoyance with new tech in daily life.

Home Treatment For Bladder Weakness Brings Swift Relief

A home remedy promising rapid relief from bladder weakness and related discomfort is advertised as Dr Southworth’s Uratabs. The copy claims quick improvement within hours and money back guarantees on first box, urging immediate trial despite unclear details.

Southworti Urataba

Church Service Schedule and Minister's Sermon Title

The Mintater presides at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon on The Way Of Peace and Prosperity. Sunday School and Bible Class follow at 1:00 p.m. The Minister will speak on The Christian Hosannut and welcomes all.

Bunday Macit Dihie Clinica Holk Biblio Alwaye

Everybody Welcome Into the House of the Lord

A short religious note invites all to join in worship as the caption proclaims Everyone is welcome and the verse from Paul emphasizes communal faith and invitation in church life.

Lord Paulm

Wanted daily cleaning work and farm auction notices

Wanted a few hours work daily including housecleaning or washing. Apply Mrs J Aindrm No 1 Acton FOI base and auction sale details follow for a farm stock and implement clearing sale at Lot 32 Concessions Hramos Township on Thursday April 2. Also seed for sale including Alfalfa Ontario Variegated Blanchard No 1 at $1.20 per bushel cash and Goose Wheat 1 06 per bushel. Apply to A A Thucic Milton phone 159 31 Milton.

J. Aindrm Acton Julkua Farm &Tock Hramos Continenaing Ontario A. A. Thucic Milton Vielnity J. A. Smitty

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