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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
5
Kingsbury family moves to George Sockett farm in Erampea
Mr Kingsbury and family relocated from Naasagaweya to the Sockett farm in Erampea last week. Vincent Sennett of Guelph Township, who bought the Kingsbury farm, moved in also. Councillor George Gordon of Naasagaweya reports a lost valuable cow last week. Maple sugar making is now common in the district with many residents producing syrup this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Kingsbury
Naasagaweya
George ‘Sockett
Erampea
Vincent Sennett
Guelph
Ship
Kingsbury
George
Gordon
Local Visitors and Guests in Community Notes
Mr and Mrs T J O Neill of Crew Corners spent Thursday at Mr and Mrs W Usherwood's home. Mr and Mrs Charles Head of Toronto visited here. Sunday visitors to Mrs G G Robertson's home included Mr and Mrs Norman Robertson and daughter Phyllis and Miss Jennings of Acton. John Grindell of Guelph is visiting his sister Mrs W Everts and Mr Everts. Hartop of Rockwood hosted a Sunday gathering at his home. W West and son Rae spent Monday evening with T D McCutcheon. Mrs George Loree Miss M Sunter and Mr Harold Sunter visited John Sunter at Rockwood on Sunday. Mrs D Jackson, Mrs G G Robertson and son Lloyd spent Monday with D Wheeler at Speedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. O'Neill
Crewsons Corners
W. Usherwood
Charles Head
Toronto
G. G. Robertson
Norman ‘Robertson
Phyllis
Miss Jennings
Acton
John Grindell
Guelph
John Sunter
Rockwood
D. Jackson
G. G. Robertson and Son
Liloyd
D. Wheele
Georgetown Notes and Local Fire Update
Mrs Gilbert Sinclair visited in Hamilton with the Smiths last week. A chimney fire at Mike Lorusso’s College View home was battled by firemen about 11 30 this morning and extinguished. Georgetown High School boards spoke with the County Council at Milton on Tuesday. Mrs S M Ginsberg and daughter Linda Marie of Huntsville are visiting her parents in Georgetown. John Erwin of Sarnia and Robt Herbert and Edward Erwin of Georgetown left for East Rochester to attend the funeral of R B Erwin yesterday. Mrs J A Neill of Hornby learned her brother Captain R L Haskins of Long Beach Cal fire department was uninjured in the earthquake with many brick houses left standing destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Sinclair
Stuart Smith
Hamilton
Mike Lorusso
College View
Georgetown High School
Milton
S. M. Ginsberg
Linda Marie
Huntsville
Long Beach
Cal
Herald
Rockwood and area church plans discussed for summer minister
A Rockwood Eden Mills and St Pauls Presbyterian Church committee met in the Sunday school room to discuss securing a minister for the coming summer. Knox College staff Mr Lowry and Mr Bertis are expected to conduct services. Rev John Little assisted at United Church services. Local housing transactions and visitors are noted along with sickness in the community and young people’s work address. Frequent names include Knox College figures Lowry and Bertis, J Fitzsimmons, Geo Love, Robt Croft, Edna Pearen, Miss Lovena Richardson, and Rev Manson Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Eden Mills
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Guelph
Presbyterian Church
Lowry
Knox College
Toronto
Bertis
Knox C
Aew
John Little
United Church
Fred McArthur
John Fitzsimmon
Geo. Love
Lovena Richardson
Kitchener
S. Rothmel and Son
R. B. Richardson
Vineland
J. Fitzsimmons
Panmerston
Robert Croft
Edna M. Pearen
Dundas
John_Sunter
Geo. Loree
M. Sunter
Harold Bunter
Everton
J. Sunter
Mary Hill
Ramshaw
Guelph General Hospital
Neil McLean
McLean
Manson Doyle
United Churches
Richard Harris
Norval
Fraser Plummer
Hilleburg
Plummer
Con. George
F. Plummer
Fire Dampens at Miss Cripps Chimney in Toronto Visit
Fire broke out in Miss Cripps chimney on Saturday but was extinguished with prompt aid from visitors including Mr. William Nichol of Kitchener and neighbors. Other items note visits by Alex McDonald, George Holcovitch, Annie Airdrie, and Mrs. Holcovitch during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nichol
Kitchener
Miss
Cripps
Annie Airdrie
Toronto
Miss Cripps
William. Nichol
Bannockburn Wedding Toasted by Neighbors and Institute
A large Bannockburn gathering at Miss Annie Cree's home on Wednesday March 22 celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Miss Jean Cree and Mr. Bruce Leitch. Neighbors and the Bannockburn Women's Institute offered gifts, songs, readings, and speeches, with a fibre rocking chair and a fernery presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn ‘Women’s Institute
Annie Cree
Jean Cree
Bruce Leitch
A. G. Clarridge
Archie Kerr
K. Beckett
Aileen
Dorothy Clarridge
Mrs. Burgess
Miss Smith
Frank Freeman
Herb. McEachern
Jean
Institute
Bannockburn’ Women's Institute
Local Notices From Fort Francis District
Ballinafad residents hosted visitors from the district while others spent weekends with relatives. Mr Jack Roger from Barrie visited his father Mr George Roger. Mr Peter Ferguson traveled to Kitchener after the death of his father Mr Fisher. George McMennemy is moving from Miss Shortill’s to part of Robert Cole’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Kentmer
Fort Francis
Jack Roger
Barrie
George Roger
Peter Ferguson
Kitchener
Fisher
George McMennemy
Miss Shortill
Robert Cole
Village Notes and Social Updates from the Advocate
Illness at home for Mr Wun Steel. Miss G Hamilton of Toronto visits aunt Miss EK Hamilton. Mr and Mrs W T Smith of Rockwood visit Geo Cook. W Gray and H Bingham property matters and possession announced. H L Richardson in Toronto aiding Strathmore Church of Christ. Mrs Earl Benner of Buffalo wintering with father George Rogers who is seriously ill. Frank McMillan recovering from operation at St Michael hospital and returning home. S Allentoff buying the Meikicham Home from W Glassford and takes possession April 1. Mrs A J Gorton injures ankle slipping on ice last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wun. Steel
G. Hamilton
Toronto
EK. Hamilton
Rockwood
Geo. Cook
Gray
John Bingham
H. L. Richardson
S. Allentoff
Meikicham
W. Glassford
A. J. Gorton
Advocate
Milton and Miltonville News Briefs From Florida to Local Relief
Mrs Ed Agnew of Campbellville visits friends in Florida. Miss Alice Tickner recovers from months of illness. Mrs W B Clements stroke patient shows clear improvement. T D Hume returns to health after Hamilton General Hospital operation. Sybil Greenless engages to James R Shields of Milton. wedding planned late March. Mayor Syer and Councillor Irving discuss relief funding with Hamilton officials. Judge Harkness explains Relief Board work but cannot confirm duration. Town Council notes March 31 end date with no word on continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Agnew
Campbellville
Florida
Alice Tickner
W. B. Clements
T. D. Hume
Hamilton General Hospital
George S. Greenless
Wof Kilbride
Sybil
James R. Shields
W. D. Shields
Milton
Syer
Irving
Hamilton
Judge Harkness
Toronto
Relief Board
Champion
Oakville and Area News Roundup from Hamilton Event
Oakville residents visit with relatives from North Bay and Kincardine. The Coldwater Oakville hockey game at Hamilton featured music by the Oakville Citizens' Band. Several injuries from weekend highway accidents near Oakville are listed with names and injuries. Fred Dutch suffered a fractured leg after being struck by a Hamilton driver and is reported to be recovering. Rotary members cheered the hockey team after dinner. Miss Belle Smith fractured hip required Toronto General Hospital care but returned home to recover. Five counties sent representatives to a Hamilton relief conference at City Hall for discussions on relief administration. Orr, Byers, and A. B. Forster attended from Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
North Bay
J. M. Wallace
Gordon Perdue
George Lampman
Kincardine
Harold Stirling
Palmer Avenue
Hamilton
Oakville
E. Scheinhart
Toronto
Janet Stewart
F. Dorat
Minnie Brown
Detroit
Gordon Fowley
Jack Fowley
Fred Dutch
Fred Hutchison
Fred Gamble
Dutch
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rotary Club
Belle Smith
Toronto General Hospital
Safety First Box Returns with Broken Bottles
A sister notes every bottle in the container sent to Mrs. Casty-Me arrived shattered. She asks if the label This side up and Handle with care were printed on both top and bottom to avoid visibility.
Local Notes on Moves and Meetings in Glen Williams
Mr Rowe, lately of Glen Williams, has moved into the old Garvin house repaired by Mr Gowdy. Mr Gordon Sutherland, in Kingston training, was offered to direct an agricultural college in Palestine under the British Government. Gowdy nears end of the season at the sawmill. Ladies' Aid of United Church to meet at the Parsonage Friday afternoon. Johnson and Caldwell attended Ashgrove meeting under Halton Forum with a large turnout and lively discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Glenwilliams
Garvin
Gowdy
Gordon Sutherland
Kingston
Agricultural
Palestine
Ladies’ Aid of the United Church
Messrs
Johnson and Caldwell
Ashgrove
Halton Forum
Local Notices and Social Snippets Across Town
Bishop of Niagara and Mrs Broughall guests at the Rectory on Sunday. Mrs R Farraway has returned home from St Josephs Hospital and progresses well. Mrs F Morris and daughter Burma eda visit Mancaster New York. Mr and Mrs H McCay receive word from Mrs George Allen that she escaped injury in the earthquake. Taxpayers take 4 percent discount on prepayment of taxes offered by the town. Gazette enters its thirty fifth year of publication. established February 1899. purchased by current owner September 1899. Mr P H Winn Roseland reports early bloom of snowdrops in his garden. Firemen summoned to chimney fire at Thos Bright Maple Avenue. no damage. On Monday March 6 the home of Mr Cliff Hawes St Paul Street and contents destroyed by fire. Cliff, a Volunteer Fire Brigade member, plans to rebuild with brigade help, saving money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Bishop
Niagara
Broughall
R. Farraway
St. Joseph's Hospital
F. Morris
Burmaeda
Robi. Hilson
Mancaster
New York
H. McCay
George Allen
Santa Ana
Cal
P! H! Winn
Roseland
Thos
Bright
Maple Avenue
Cliff Hawes
St. Paul Street
Cliff
Fire Brigade
Gazette
Minerals in Hog Feeding
The text notes minerals are essential for rapid pig growth from birth to six months, with spring pigs sourcing minerals from pastures and soil, while fall litters fed in dry lots need a mineral ration. It details a Dominion Experimental Station mix: 16 lb slack coal, 20 lb salt, 3 lb lime, 1 lb sulfur, fed freely in boxes or self feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Station
Lacombe
Alta
Readings of romance reveal varied patience and desire
A dialogue contrasts boredom with commitment as one person jokes about engagement. The other responds that longevity matters only if the partner remains the same, hinting at changes within relationships and the value of stability.
Edison’s Talking Machine Claim Sparks Father Son Exchange
A humorous exchange cites that while God made the first talking machine, Edison created the first one that could be shut off, reflecting playful debates about invention in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chia
Mr. Edison
God
Edison
Kipling’s Shilling Word Returned with Thanks
A Milwaukee Journal note recalls Rudyard Kipling selling a book to a London publisher for three pence a word, earning him one shilling a word. A humorist sent a one word request with a shilling postal order, Kipling kept the order and replied simply with the word Thanks on a sheet of paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
London
Take Sides on Principle Not Personal Quarrels
The essay argues against neutrality in moral questions. It urges decisive stance on issues like prohibition and cigarette smoking by youths, condemning fence sitting as weak and cowardly. It emphasizes that nature is divinely authored and individuals must weigh evidence and chooseSides.
Keeping Our Vows and Is the Church My Church
The United Church of Cartada in Acton holds services at 11 00 a m with Rev C L Poole and Rev B Parsonage on Bower Avenue. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper offered. Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 00 noon. Evening service at 7 00 p m on the theme Is the Church My Church. Monday April 3 includes a visit from the Baptist Young People's Union. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of
Cartada
Acton
C. L. Poole
B. D. Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Baptist Young, People’s Union
Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Announces Easter Services
The Knox Church at Acton led by Rev H L Bennie M A invites worshippers to Sunday April 2 1933 services at 11 00 a m Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 1 2 30 p m Sabbath School and Bible Class 7 00 p m The Second Centurion An Thursday night 8 00 p m Preparatory Service Monday 8 00 p m Young People's Guild Dramatic Committee presents Thirst All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Guild
Dramatic Committee
Red and White Durham Cow For Sale Fresh
Small advertisement stating a red and white Durham grade cow is for sale and fresh. Price described as reasonable. Contact WM. RITCHIE at "ROR. No. 4, Acton. Notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
WM. Ritchie
Acton
Suburbanite Counts Local Amenities Near Town
The Suburbanite notes residents live ten gas stations twelve hot dog stands eight sandwich shacks and two hundred thirty nine billboards nearby. The item emphasizes the density of services along the town’s outskirts.
Wit and Wardrobe Clash Across a Daring Banter
A playful exchange unfolds as the aunt poses about a pleated dress matching her hat and the niece quips that the dress matches the aunt’s face, delivering a lighthearted fashion joke.
Expressions of Gratitude for Harry Gibson’s Illness and Death
Mr and Mrs John Gibson and family thank friends for kindnesses and sympathy during the illness and death of their son Harry. They will always gratefully remember the many acts of kindness and words of comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Harry
W. J. Stuckey
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