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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 28, 1935

Page

4

Local Notes From Hillsburg And Fergus Community

Hillsburg notes Rosa Nodwell of Fergus was home for the weekend and Milas Josh Allan returned home after a spell in Fergus. Mara J Allan visits friends in Marden while Stewart McKinnon slowly improves after weeks away. Alex Gray and Mrs Edgar Gray visited Mrs W Gibson for a day. The Quimosa Women's Institute met at Mrs W Gibson with about thirty present and a candy demonstration followed by samples. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. Weather last week cleared roads of snow and they are nearly like summer.

Bfes Rosa Nodwell Fergus Milas Josh Allan Pergus Mara J. Allan W. Gibson

Neighborhood News: Inquiries Into Other Centers Sparks Interest

Neighborhood items explore issues affecting other centers and communities. Readers show broad interest as investigations touch on services, events, and local impacts beyond the immediate area.

Local Social Roundup From Georgetown And Omagh

Mra Blake Vannaster spent the weekend with friends in Georgetown. Miss Maud Young is home from Tor mt. Mr and Mrs W J Kentner are visiting at the home of Mr R A McEnery. Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper spent Monday with friends in Georgetown. Mra Archie Kentner Marguerite and Iwin are at Omagh at the home of Mr Ford. Kentner’s father is to visit Wm Hitchcock is sick under doctor’s care. Mr August Buntie’s many friends regret his removal to Toronto General Hospital for treatment. Mr Jy Baldwin of Toronto is visiting Mr H Allan.

Mra Blake_Vannaster Georgetown Maud Young Tormt W. J. Kentner R. A. McEnery Alfred Soper Archie Kentner Marguerite Iwin Omagh Ford Mira Kentners Wm. Hitchcock Carey August’ Buntie Toronto’ General Hospital Jy Baldwin Toronto H. Allan

Closing of St David's Young People Society Event

The Campbellville area notes from St David's Church report the closing event of the Young People's Society. Mr Crawford Mahon of Kitchener was home for the weekend and a large attendance from here joined the Maggsagawey Church drama on Sunday evening. Several visitors from Toronto and Mounteberg called on local residents, with Mrs Ethel Bell hosting. Mrs William MacPhail Sr. died suddenly at her son John MacPhail's Hamilton home.

St David's Church Crawford Mahon Kitchener Magssagawey Church Bert Emmons Mounteberg A. Poste Toronto Ethel Bell Quiss Mary. Roberts Moffat Melba Lawson Hornby Ruth Bell

Limehouse News and Community Notes from Halton Region

The Limehouse saw mill finishes another year with clean site and ample water for repairs. Local post office servant Mr. Heabt.- Doughty retires after year of service amid community gifts. The Young People Congress at United Church Georgetown draws many Limehouse youths. Sudden death of John H. Warewell mourned by widow and children, funeral from Guelph to Coningsby Cemetery. Quarries grow festive as better weather returns and Mr. Hurst restarts operations. Harmony Club and church programs proceed with local youth involvement. Widespread spring optimism and improved roads noted. weddings and visits among residents reported.

Gowdy Heabt Doughty Post Office Department Young Peoples Congress of Halton United Church Georgetown Limehouse John H. Warewell Turzwell You. Beott Thos. Sykes Earl Guelph Warry Ayton Robert Toronto Guyworge Tarzwell Ontario Gundsy Jos. McGowan Yoronto Missy Betht Arnold George Hulse Schomberg Phas, Lucas Aaton AG Meredith Doris ‘Tyndall Lions Meat

Terra Cotta Notes on Sawming Bee and Local Moves

Mr George Whitney hosted a successful sawing bee last week. Toronto’s Mr Rogers leads ten men in a strong trade expansion with new quarries opening near the mountain, signaling a busy spring stone trade. Neely of Campbell Cross rents Lyona farm and plans to move this week. Mrs R Kidd and family and Mr and Mrs Wm Kilda of Inglewood visited EK Scam family Sunday. House-breaking rises in the hamlet and streets grow dusty. A touch more oil from the doctor would help. Mrs Dean Atkinson is recovering and hoped to be fully well soon. Mr and Mrs Wm Stringer of Toronto visited Teresa Cotta friends Sunday.

George Whitney Rogers Toronto Neely Campbell. Cross Drs. E.lyona R. Kidd Wm. Kilda Inglewood Oll Wm. Stringer Teresa Cotta

Rockwood Choral Society Concert and Community Programs

The Rockwood Choral Society held a successful concert at the United Church led by conductor Mii J. Rthe with Margaret Thomas soloing Behold How Good and Joyful. The program listed multiple vocal and instrumental numbers and guest performers from Guelph and area. The Rockwood Women's Institute and Junior Institute held varied programs and social events with recitations, piano solos, photo contests, and refreshments. Longtime community members and guests attended, while church services and local weather conditions were noted as well.

Rockwood Choral Society United Church Margaret Thomas Choral ‘Society Pintulla Jessie Reed McArthur Fred McArthur Moss Hetty McArthur Campbell McArthur Arnold Chapelly Guelph Mo Smith Chappell Mr. Guelgh Smith “Chappelle Bournby Mises M. Wa M. Day M. Thomas A. Beard Messrs J. A. Little G. ¥. Harris George Day Prank Day J. Reed C. Ayles W. J. Edwards F. Mearthur Johnston Wewnt Edna M. Swaren Dundas Mira Robt. Barnett Gon. Allan Arkell Fred Day College of Education Toronto Robert Wansbrough Acton Yrunk Marcus Long Knox College Presbyterian Church BL Brillinger St. John's‘Church Mia Chappell Choral Society

Burlingham Family Notice Sees Visitors and Service Plans

Friends learn Burlingham is ill and will hold a church service conducted by Col. McAmmond and Major Ham of the Salvation Army from Toronto. Visitors Marshall McCaig Alex Thompson and Mrs Gairjon of Sault Ste Marie are noted at Burlingham home this week.

Local Moves and Property Transfers Across Inglewood Area

Erin Hooper family relocates to a farm near Inglewood. Carrick Young buys at Mono Township Lot 17 second one and takes possession. John Wheeler family moves into James Wheeler residence. Sherlock Foreman, University of Toronto student, visits parents. Wilfrid Fines leases farm Lot 15 fifth line West Caledon and family move from village. James Ashenburt purchases ship from William Russell and takes possession. Messrs Lowe and Flaherty of Alton visit Speaker's Gallery at Toronto Legislative Assembly.

Isaac Hooper Inglewood Carrick Young Mono Township John Wheeler James Wheeler Sherlock Foreman University of Toronto Wilfrid Fines Caledon

Georgetown News Briefs and Community Events

Mr Harry Watkins was severely injured after a fall at Bmith e Georgetown this morning and will be off work for several days. Mrs O A Webster and daughter Dorothy of Mimico visited relatives in Georgetown. A Public Library meeting approved adding another lot of new books soon. The Georgetown Community Choral Society drew a packed house at the United Church with a 65-voice program. Orion Lodge No 109 members visited Golden Baster Lodge Brampton where the third degree team conferred the third degree on two candidates under Harry Savings P G degree master.

Harry Watkins O. A'Webster Mias Dorothy Mimico R. McCullough Gilbert Rowlandson Elaine Lyall Powasaan P. G Herald

Birth and Wedding Notes From Eden Mills

Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wright on the birth of a daughter. The marriage of Harland Wilson and J. McMillan occurred at the Parsonage on March 16 with Rev. R. H. Somerville officiating. Funeral services were held for the late Mrs. John Taylor with a home service followed by Presbyterian Church rites and interment. Rev. Somerville and Rev. Myr. Taylor of Rockwood led both services. Rev. Somerville is recovering and will soon resume pastoral duties.

W. E. Wright Harland ‘Wilson J. McMillan R.H. Somerville John Taylor Presbyterian Church R. H. Somerville Myr. Taylor Rockwood Somerville

Flatt Family Vacation and Local News From Burlington

Burlington notes Mrs W D Flatt and son Dr Flatt spend two weeks in Atlantic City. Miles Lela Brooks of Toronto visits town. Surprise 6th wedding anniversary party at Brownridge home. Horse kick injures Wred Shepherd. Rev Dr George A Wilson visits J G Wilson in Toronto. David Chappan Cup arrives for Walton Wentworth Baseball League display. Burlington Club wins league title. Window broken at Mills hardware. suspect sought. Town tax prepayment over 13 000 and arrears collected to date.

Burlington Club Mills Wobson

Yor He Hath Grealt Possessions staged in Nasangaweya church

The religious drama presented by Norfolk Street United Church Guelph was shown to a large Nasangaweya Presbyterian Church congregation last Sunday evening. Mr Andrew McAlpine of Campbell I AR No 1 lost a valuable horse, and John Marshall preached at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday morning. Circular sowing bees become common as Rev Somerville of Eden Mills is laid up with the flu.

Norfolk Street United Church Guelph Nasangaweya Presbyterian Church Andrew McAlpine Campbellie AR. No. 1 John Nd Kingsbury Farm Namagaweya Mr. Somerville Eden Mills John Marshall Ebsnezer United Church

Presbyterian service and local social notes from Hilltown

Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church featured Rev J A Grant. The Elwood Dramatic Club presented Civil Service with praise for solid performances. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs B Mckinnon and Blanche, Mr and Mrs Warold Aitken, and Miss Audrey and Dorothy Xing from Orton. Mrs HL McCutcheon’s health remains unchanged. The weekly song event at a home included Miss Y McCutcheon, Mrs B Aklbt, and Mr T D McCutcheon. The male quartet performed The Old Rugged Cross.

J. A. Grant B. Mckinnon Blanche Uelwood Dramatic Club Aliele Ply Civil Service Nolsir da Argente Mist Morena BE. McCutcheon S. Grundy Familly Sjohn Aitken Yumlly Mra Warold Aitken Hunton HL Wt McCutcheon Robert Xing Audrey Dorothy Orton Afr D. Stewart Wlnw Red Optic Reming B. Aklbt A MecCullum T. D. McCutcheon Everton Mesa D. iMcLean Locker Akitt Altken Old Rugged Cross B. Wilson Chisholm Nin McLean Mies al Kirkwood Mrs. N, HL McKinnon Hilleburg

Milton News Notes and Local Sports Briefs

Milton residents attend funerals in Toronto and Milton. two nearby weekly papers for sale. Liberal candidate Hughes Cleaver visited Milton. Milton Bantams lose to Willmilton Titans 5 5 in a City League game. coroner’s jury returns accidental death verdict in Willant Cosgrove case after a train collision.

Robert Wicky Kathleen Hamilton Duredash T. J. Brown Milton Willan Panton Toronto Ytig Ginig Hughes Cleaver Durtington Liberal Progressive Walton Forthcom Willant Cosgrove Kibride Patrick Delaney Allandale Champion

Oakville Notes On Local Talks Gatherings and Weddings

Miss Marjorie Whitaker spoke on India at a meeting of Rt Jude ALY BPA Monday night. Ruth and Billie Eaton, daughters of Col. and Mrs. W F Eaton, returned from England. Rev G W Tebbs spoke at St John Walied Church Men’s Club Friday. Louis Mendoza injured in a car collision near Palermo. Mr and Mrs William Wood of Palermo observed their 61st wedding anniversary. The home of Mr and Mrs F Perkins on Macdonald Road Oakville hosted a quiet wedding for Miss Jowle Kathleen Richardson and Richard Eldon Perkins.

Marjorie Whitaker India Jude A Aly BPA Ruth Billie Eaton W. F. Eaton England G. W. Tebbs Burlington Sunshine Radio Fame St. John's Walied Church Louis Mendoza Hensall Palermo Mrs. Taylors Nursing Home William Wood Oakville F .¥. Perkins Macdonald Road

Carpet Beetle Larvae Turn Humber Into Breeding Ground

Article notes two common immigrant carpet beetle species in Danada the black and buffalo beetles with a third varied type. Harm comes from larvae feeding on carpets clothes and household fabrics. Larvae shelter in cracks under carpets behind baseboards and in trunks, with one generation per year. Regular vacuuming and thorough cleaning of floors are advised to prevent infestation.

Humber Danada Old World

Religious Services Schedule for Sunday and Evening Program

At 11 00 a m the Minister officiates with 12 00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class. Evening events include 7 00 p m the Minister and Tuesday Evening Young People's Society plus a musical evening.

Nock Young Feople's Society

Renewal and Sacrament Service at Knox Church Acton

The Presbyterian Knox Church Acton announces a March 31 1935 schedule with 11 00 am renewal service 230 pm Sabbath School 7 00 pm The Hem of His Garment and a note on Young People Guild Monday Sacrament Service on April 7 at 7 00 pm Rev Dr L L Young of Kobe Japan will preach Always Welcome.

Bunday Young People’s Guild L. L. Young Kobe Japan

Baptist Church Service and Program in New Jersey

Sunday, March 31 1935 program at 11 00 a m includes G R Easter preaching Ashamed of Jesus with 12 15 p m Sunday School and 7 00 p m prayers Mrs Easter pastor Ga B Easter cited in church notes at Atlantic NJ location

Jesus

For Sale and Auction Notices from Acton Area

Local classified items list farm equipment livestock and real estate. Multiple auctions and sales include a matched team of horses for 2600, a brick house on Bower Avenue, alfalfa seed maple syrup and oats for seed, and a farm clearing sale near Everton. Also agents wanted and a card of thanks for Edna Robson.

Robert Dredge R. HR Milton Bower Avenue Joseph Holmes

Thorough Clearing Auction Near Guelph and Mount Forest

Dyson Bron on No 7 Highway near the Prison Farm in Guelph hosts an extensive clearance sale of farm stock implements grain and household effects. The sale includes a threshing-out separator with attachments two tractors and more and takes place Thursday April 4 at 1 pm. R J Kerr acts as auctioneer with contact at Acton.

J. YL Asstt Eramiosa Everton R. YL Kerr N. Deering Cherk Acton Dyson Bron Guelph Mount Forest Yeons Cash R. J, Kerr

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Hillsburg Neighborhood News Ballinafad Campbellville Hinton Erin Eden ‘Mills Ospringe Calpet Religious United Church Af Ganada Actok L. Poole B. D. Parsonage Presbyterian Knox Church HL L. Bennie Willow Bureet A. H. Bishop & Son Reer Kellogg’s Eresh ROX Free Press Office Acton Chopping B. D. Rachlin Brown War Kelly Buntie Ertz R. J. Kerr Phone Adom Beral Siaicoe Thos. Robson Edna Alaska H. Wharton Tante Eramosa Doll J. MacPherson Canada Bathurst Street
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