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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
4
Harmony Club Social At Limehouse Meets With Music
Harmony Club at the home of Mr and Mrs F Shelbourne held their weekly gathering Friday evening with games and music. A large attendance enjoyed the social occasion. Several residents spent the weekend in Toronto and Guelph while Mr R Doughty attended a funeral in Guelph. Charles Gale returned to Georgetown and prepares to resume residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
F. Shelbourne
A Hill
Dennis
Gwen
Prod
Toronto
Gladys Miidere
Bis Beatrice Lane
R. Lane
R. Doughty
Guelph
Mibexiay
Georgetown
Presbyterian Church
Charles Gale
Georgetown and area notes spring remodels and travels
Georgetown residents report spring projects and visits. A. F. Speight plans to remodel the front of a garage on Guelph Street. Mrs. R. Dicate travels to Keyser West Virginia to visit parents. J. M. Buck and Dr E A Noble are mentioned with various moves and journeys. A local amateur contest at Brompton features Joe Wilox with Joe Young as accompanist and a 32 contestant field. The funeral of Lavigne McDowell, wife of Frederick Parker, was held in Toronto and interred at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Speight
Guelph Street
R. Dicate
Keyser
West Virginia
Jack Buck
Owen Sound
Mire
J. M. Buck
Ethel A. Noble
Norval
Belleville
Emma
Connor
Mira
Clarence Buck
Joan
James
Acton
Mira Buck
Mra H. Caldwell
Ward Ruddell
United Church
Rockwood Church Social and Village Update Highlights
The United Church Young People hosted a crokinole social with about seventy five attendees at the Sunday school, winning pairs Doris Watson and Wallace Hamilton. Attendance at a Monday meeting featured Arthur Yiarris leading a sing spread and Edith Royce presenting My Responsibility to God. The lantern slide address on Korea was given by Rev. E Britt-Inger. Lenten services at St John’s Church drew interest in lantern slides. Village council progresses on pond hole works and road debris removal. Local residents Mr Samuel Petty and family purchased Younts home and joined the community. Several Toronton residents and Mr Jos. Oakes, Clarence Lynch, and James Lynch were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Doris Watson
Wallace Hamilton
Gerald’ Clemens
Etha
Beth Hutchinson
Margaret Basmore
Marion Day
United Church Young People's Society
Ching
Christian Culture
Arthur Yiarris
Edith Royce
Doris Dyer
Korea
St. John's Church
E. Britt- Inger
York Chung
Guelphiah
Hky Ton “Stewart
Red Hamiltan
George Beank
Fis Dine Kiln
Norton of Thy C.nl
Statton
Neighbors Visit Friends and Anticipate Weddings
Ballina and Mrs Foreman spent a couple of days visiting friends in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Preston of Glen Williams spent Sunday at the home of Mr William Hitchcock. Miss Jewie McKay is improving after her illness and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Wedding bells will ring shortly in this neighborhood.
Family Visits Highlight Canal Town Notes
Mrs Jas Moore visits Saginay Michigan and Brn-Bipore of Guelph stays with her mother Mrs Mc Tiitoch. Mr and Mrs Jas Tolton of Eden Mills visit relatives, attending church and Sunday School at 10 am and 11 am respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, Moore
Saginay
Michigan
Bipore
Guelph
Wae
McTiitoch
Jas, Tolton
Eden Mills
Dublin School Night Of Performances And Sincere Applause
The Dublin school held a Friday evening meeting chaired by President Stanley Joe. Participants included Gladys Macullin, Donald Roe, Douging Prank, Mrs Webster and several student actors in two short plays with violin selections by Norman Braldsa. The program concluded with "The Jack Built" and the national anthem, followed by lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Literary
Stanley Joe
Oakville Town Council Grants Insurance for Town Fleet
The Oakville town council awarded W. 8S. Davis and Sons the insurance on the town fleet of trucks and cars. A morning Knox Church service dedicated a communion table by the Ladies' Aid Society. Councillor Chambres moved changes to fire bylaws at the Tuesday meeting. Charles Prissiman, 69, walked from Toronto to Oakville on St Patrick's Day amid snow and wind. An Oakville Lakeshore Faceball League team is mentioned with last season's champion status and a local injury case involving Deane Avenue resident Mrs. Croll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Davis and Sons
Knox Church
Minteler
Ladies’ Ald Society
P. W. Chambres
Youn Council
Charles Prissiman
Toronto
St Patrick's Day
Stanley
Bir
James Croll
Deane Avenue
Blek Chilldinui
Death of Melrose Brown Brought Notice in Orton
Ospringe friends report the death of Melrose Brown of Orton. Others note rental of lower farm to Mr. McEachern of Grangeville, with possession next week. Mrs Vera Tovell of Guelph visited Mrs Nelle Aitken. Presbyterians held a social for husbands at the Brydon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afy
Oram
FL Brydon
Mac Sinehar
Othe
Acton
Local Notes From Dundas and Nearby Areas
Milon Arthur Norrington of Dundas wounded his brother in law William T Barnard on Saturday. James M Dick son of W J Dick recently joined the Bank of Toronto here. Frank Pollterio saw a deer on his farm near Ash station on Saturday afternoon. Dr Clarence A Buck son of Austin A Buck Trafalgar, named Assistant Superintendent at New Toronto Hospital Grace Church branch of that Woman's Auxiliary entertained March 18 at Mrs L Maude's residence honoring two longtime members. The social at Mix Philip leader of the Plonser Group of the Ladies Aid featured a debate on fat versus thin with Mrs McPaul Miss Carson supporting the affirmative and Mrs Etna Day and Mrs Newell-Champion the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Norrington
Dundas
Wm. T. Barnard
James M. Dick
W. J Dick
Bank of Toronto
Frank Polltterio
Ash Station
Clarence A. Buck
Austin A Buck
Trafalgar
Ontario Hospital
Kingston
Toronto
Grace Church
Milton
L. Maude
Dent
Dice
Mix
Philip
Plonser
Ladies
Nightingale Fifty Year Wedding Anniversary Noted
Nassagaweya residents March and Mrs Arthur Nightingale of Knatchbull celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Sunday with friends. In Knatchbull Mr John Taylor of Corwhin bought his father’s farm near Moffat and will take possession soon. Ernest Wilson of Moffat visited relatives at Knatchbull. The Bloomsbury Literary Society held a meeting featuring Maple Leaf Forever, readings, speeches on world peace and Canadian contributions, a geography contest, and a lunch finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nightingale
Knatchbull
Findinsk
John Taylor
Corwhin
Hay
Moffat
Ernest Wilson
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Archie WeePhenon
Readig
Wallace Lasby
Maple Leaf Orchestra
Alma Watda
Canada
Mamie Near
Edwin Wattson
A. Near
Johnny
Elizabeth Anderson
Alma Watson
Dustt
Roas Gordon
Norma Watson
Uby McPherson
Cameron Kitching
George Gordon
Mame]Nelles
Messrs
George Nightingale
William Dodds
Nightingaley
Local Women’s Institute Meeting Highlights Fete and Fund Drive
Eden Mills notes record a Women's Institute gathering at Mrs. Lindsay Tolton's home with strong attendance. Reading on St Patrick and a paper on girl in homes and community sparked discussion on fundraising. Prizes awarded, free contest won by Mrs. J Gilbert. Presbyterian pulpit guest P A Ferguson of Knox College Toronto. Various local society items follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Tolton
James Warden
St. Patrick
Marshall
Mrrs
J. Gilbert Ben
Campbellville News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Campville residents note W Moore of Toronto visiting on Wednesday and Jack Wheelihean spending days in Detroit. Mrs Mary Moore of Toronto visits her home, while Mr and Mrs Alex AlcPhee from Toronto enjoy a summer stay. The Shamrock tea by the Ladies Aid in St David's Sunday school room on St Patrick's evening drew a large turnout despite bad weather with a hot supper and local talent program. A funeral for Miss Augusta Koella was attended in Cardale with interment at Hamilton Cemetery. Pred Garrett of Welland is home briefly. Georga McPhail of Winona visited Sunday, and Mrs W Roberts and Johnny visited Carlisle. The Women’s Missionary Society met at Miss Carle McPhail’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Ferguson
Knox College
Toronto
Presbyterian Church
Atlas Melrose Wilson
Montreal
Jack Plekis
Mis
John Affine
Atci Florence Lowrie
Campbellville
Robert Bartow
Misa Helen Scott
HL Biles
Brockville
Mrr
James
Tex
Houte Mire
Juniea Gubert
We Mano
Wakanir
Janes Gubertino
Mino
W. Moore
Jack Wheelihean
Detroit
Mary Moore
K. N
Toront
Alex AlcPhee
Tor‘onto
Ladies’ Aid
St David's
St Patrick's
Augusta Koella
Cardale
Hamilton Cemetery
Pred Garrett
Welland
Georga—McPhail
Winona
Burlington News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Community updates from Burlington note Theron Blair’s surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton with positive recovery. The Brant Inn hosted the mayor and council opening dance while a fire call to Wilbur Pord’s home was contained. Don Rae of Creighton Mines is back home healing from a knee injury. Government radio inspectors lead to charges for five locals over missed radio licenses. Tax sale actions featured nine properties with one purchase at 80 Martha Street. one buyer settled taxes owed. Transient shelter issues prompted council to order wood to curb loitering and reduce overnight guests. shelter usage dropped as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Blair
St Joseph's Hospital
Hamilton
Brant Inn
Wilbur Pord
Kilbride
Nelson
Don Rae
Creighton Mines
Don
Roseland
Iron
Burlington
Priday
Best Town
Bush
Varant
Plese
Martha Street
Loyd D. Dingle
Gazette
Canute Horn Sold in London Auction
A historic Canute horn, linked to the Pusey family and the 1685 court dispute over the manor of Puscy, sold in London for 8500 dollars. The horn, once the alarm signaling the king’s enemies, dates back 700 years and will join a private collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusey
Canute
London
Puscy
Berkshire
Ant Ugues
Quotations and Reflections From Noted Figures
A collage of aphorisms and literary lines on war happiness work and duty from Milne Nuthin Maurois Jastrow Tugwell Sydney Smith Hoover and others. The excerpt weaves themes of conflict consequence skepticism caution and effort in a reflective mood.
Lady Angela Scott Among Royal Marriage Rumors
Rumors swirl around King Edward VII and potential brides as reporters focus on English nobility. Lady Angela Montague-Douglas Scott, 30, sister of the Duchess of Gloucester, is cited as a sportswoman and an outdoors enthusiast under consideration among several maids of the royal circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Scott
Edward VII
England
Angela Montague-Douglas Scott
Duchess of Gloucester
Scotchman Sees Film Three Times for Value
Two Scots discuss a cinema experience with one claiming they watched a poor show thrice to get their money's worth. The exchange highlights low-quality entertainment and a humorous take on consumer patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotchman
Phrase from a comic exchange on pocket money
A fragment shows a playful exchange with characters Sandy Yammas joking about having shillings and imagining wearing breeches. The banter hints at rural or street humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
A Good Reason for naming a husband’s study the slaughterhouse
A wry quote notes the husband spends idle time in his study, calling it the slaughterhouse for its grim irony. The line highlights a joke about wasting time rather than work, reflecting a humorous domestic remark.
Auction Sale at Erin Area 1936 Farm Goods and Livestock
Auctioneer R J Ker offers horses cattle sheep hens grain and farm implements at Lot II Erin and Framona Townline one mile east of Erin on Thursday May 2 1936 at 1 30 PM. Items include a grey Percheron gelding aged team horse cattle two cows a holstein cow a roan calf five Suffolk yearling ewes five Tamworth York sows hens oats and hay a full line of farming machinery and a turnip pulper with assorted tools. Terms cash. Clerk J McCUTCHEON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F Benhlan
Lot Il
Tamworth
York
Marecy-Harris
McCormick-Deering
Myfussey-Harris
Raller
Renfrew
Casie R. J. Ker
Acton
TY Oj. McCutcheon
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Rockwood
Jos. Oakes
Clarence Lynch
Jamey Lynch
Ballina
Dublin
Ospringe
Florence Cough
Wid
Dbd
G. Robertson
Doles
Kenneth
Or Ran Robertson
J. Ibrydon
J. D. Turcows
Jeat Marbour
Greenock
Canute Helic
Tony
A. A. Milne
Geo Jean Nuthin
Barton
G. Tugwell
Dralking
Pratce
Sydney Smith
Herbert Hoover
D. R. Duchemin
Ridgeview
Poultry Farm
Myrtile
Ontario
Duchemin
Fred W.bray
Geo. Brown
Guelfh
Tom Weston
Spd
Broyden's
Alton
SODAS
Boughi
Christie’s
McCormick's
Weston’s
Prek-Frean English Biscuits
Fred
E. Holmes
Aston
Bones Robertson
RR. No
Brent
GEO. Soper
Wallace Avenue
Presbyterian
Frank. Petch
Auc Honser
N. Drown
Afarch
Georgetown PN. R
Aieal
Leroy Alton
Route 2
Main Street
Angril Sur
R. J. Kerr
Aclan
Callater
Marco Vail
Lindsay
Ont
Tnib
The
Royal Guelph Capitol
George Raft
Rosalind Russell
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Mae West
Klondike Annie
Wan
Nelly Musie
Fhene
Churchews
Hnited Church of Canada
EK. M. Mexrew
Bower Avenue
Oubjest
Young People's League
Unity Mens Church
Presbyterian Nox Church
L. Bennie
Willow Street
Garden of Gethar
Mane
Young People's Guild
Agony of the Christ
Gethsemane
B. VY. Plu
Kelly & Aiken
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Ntario
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