Easter visits and family gatherings in Bannockburn area
Miss Genevieve Clarridge of Brampton spends Easter at home. Miss Mae Lindsay and Miss Dorothy Clarridge and Betty Clarridge visit relatives in Toronto and at Mrs. Stanley Matthews house. Mr John leaves for bridge supervising Routley Construction. Miss Beckett visits Puslinch. Mr and Mrs FO Talbot visit Manin Bros with Betty Talbot and Mrs Arthurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae. Lindsay
Anna
Jean- Lindsay
Toronto
FO Talbot
Betty Talbot
A. Arthurs
Manin Bros
Neighborhood News Bits From Local Centers
Brief reads on activities in nearby communities. Readers find notes on events, meetings, and local happenings across several centers, with emphasis on upcoming dates and community interest items.
Birthday party honors Georgetown granddaughter in Limehouse
Mrs AL Meredith hosted a birthday party for her granddaughter Jocelyn MacCartney and friend Kate Rumley of Georgetown. Twelve girls from Georgetown and Limehouse enjoyed games and music then a luncheon served. They returned home by motor in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Meredith
Jocelyn. Maccartney
Hittie
Kate“Rumley
Georgetown
Greorgetown
Limehouse
W.parnell
Oshawa
Arrowsmith
Toronto
Pridgy
Aissioh
Balls
Trafalgar
R. W. Johnson
John Kennedy
Sermons at Campbellville Focus The Crucifixion
Rev C G Jones concluded his series on The Crucifixion on Sunday March 20 to the pleasure of listeners. Mrs W J Bell and Mrs Jack Elliott sang a vocal duet. Mrs Lloyd Crawford is recovering from influenza. A sleighing party visited Mr Robert Ingles home last Tuesday evening. The Shamrock Tea at David's Church room was a success with hot supper and Irish songs. Crawford Mahon of Kitchener and David Mahon of Sandwich are home for Easter. Mr and Mrs Owen Barteaux and daughter Betty from Toronto spent Easter with Dr G B Carbett. Miss Jean McPhail of Toronto holidaying here. Miss Verna Blakeman and Estelle Bell of Toronto visited Mr W J Bell. Sympathy to Mr David Henderson on the death of Mrs Henderson at Guelph General Hospital. Miss Margaret McMillan is recovering from influenza. Gerald Richards of Windsor visited Mr J Roberts during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Jones
W. Js. Bell
Jack Elliott
Alvary
Lloyd Crawford
Robert Ingles
Ladies’ Aid
David's Church
Crawford Mahon
Kitchén
David Mahon
Sandwich
Owen Barteaux
Betty
Toronto
G. B. Carbett
Jean McPhail
Verna “Blakeman
Estelle ‘Bell
W. J. Bell
David Henderson
Henda
Guelph ‘Général Hospital
Margaret McMillan
Gerald Richards
Windsor
J. Roberts
CREWSON'S CORNERS COMMUNITY NOTES WEDDING AND VISITS
Mr Bennett travels to Toronto in a business trip while Mrs Guthrie’s family deals with measles and Mrs Mackintosh nears full health. The article lists gatherings and weekend visits to Acton and Georgetown including a May wedding at St Albans Church and local sickroom hopes.
Ferguson Family Holiday Visit and Illness Updates
Mr and Mrs Peter Ferguson spent the holiday with friends in Toronto and return to Rome on Monday. James Birkwood has been on the sick list for the same period but is now able to be up and around again. Duncan Ferguson was on the sick list last week but is able to move about. Miss Annie Shortill has been indisposed for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ferguson
Toronto
Rome
James
Birkwood
Duncan
Ferguson
Jas
Community Notes and Local Obituaries from Hillsburg and Nearby
The notes recount funeral services for Mrs. Morris and Mrs. McKersie, Easter greetings, and visits among families in Hillsburg Guelph and Rockwood. Names mentioned include Miss Lila McKinnon, Miss Jean Kirkwood, Mr. E Faux, Rev. Grant, Mrs. D Robertson, Miss Gildys Carter, Mr. Lloyd Robertson, Mr. John Aitkens, and Barbara Hurd. Marjorie recovering from appendicitis. Congratulations to Frank Leitch and Barbara Hurd on their Hillsburg wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
McKinnon
Hillsburg
Jean’ Kirkwood
Guelph
J. Kirkwood
Morris
J. Duffield
Miniosa
Margaret Cooke
Gildys_Carter
Lloyd Robertson
Everton
London
Vikit
John_Aitkens
Toronto
Marjorie
Frank Leitch
Barbara Hurd
Toronto visitors join Everton and area families Sunday
Miss Margaret Heed of Toronto spent the weekend with her aunts the Misses Reed. Sunday visitors at several homes included D. G. Robertson and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Young, Norman Robertson and daughter Phyllis, and others from Acton Guelph Bramosa Kitchener Stratford London. Rev J P McLeod of Saskatoon preached, with the Young People Society taking charge of the evening service led by Albert Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Heed
Toronto
Reed
G. G. Robertson
D. G. Robertson
Douglas
Kenneth
Ospringe
George Young
Norman “Robertson
Phyllis
Acton
Charles Head
Guelph
Grace Benham
Bramosa
J. E. Berran
Frank Tovell
W. E. Robertson
Stanley Tovell
Donald
Kitchener
H. Tovell
R. Dampier
Lloyd Robertson
Stratford
London
Stanley
Muriel
Ge¢o
Young People's—Society
Albert “Alton
Oakville social notes and engagements feature transfers and travels
Oakville social items report Rev F Louis Bamber and Mrs Barber as guests of Rev and Mrs Caswell. Local moves include Cantilever Shoe Co staff transfers to Hamilton and Oakville residents relocating to Toronto Wanless Avenue. Also noted are school official W Whitaker’s appointment and forthcoming Easter Convocation Hall meeting. The Star notes travel woes for Port Colborne hockey trip and a local engagement of Florence Muriel Harrsgess to Dr Clarence Buck. Cecil Gilleland’s illness improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Louis Bamber
D. D
Victoria College
Toronto
Barber
W. B. Caswell
Caswell
Centre Avenue
Fred Tilley
Dundas Street
Cantilever Shoe Co
Hamilton
R. F. King
Adams
R. N
Orillia
E. P. Lunan
Patricia Terrill
A. J.N. Terrill
Medicine “Hot News
Canada
Forster
Harry Harrsgess
Kingston
Florence Muriel
Clarence A. Buck
Austin A. Buck
Boyne
Port Colborne
Port
Rockwood notes funeral first. illness claims two residents
The town mourns the late Mrs Nathan McKersley with a service at her home and United Church officiated by Rev W J Taylor. William Ellis Jr dies after pneumonia at Guelph hospital. funeral at Presbyterian Church and Everton Cemetery with a Canadian Legion burial. Easter services and a pageant at United Church precede community reflections.
Burlington Notes and District Daughters Meet in Hamilton
Burlington news highlights include Mrs Gordon Berry returning from a two week visit to Long Island with sister Mrs W R Campbell. Eva Coleman elected District Deputy for the Hamilton District Daughters of England. Rev Captain W C Riddiford spoke on My Trip to Rome at Port Colborne Baptist class. A stray dog in John Street led to police intervention with the dog shot by Chief Smith. The Gazette begins its thirty fourth year of publication and thanks readers. A birthday surprise for Mrs Hannah Burton, age 91, near Carlisle and now living with daughter Mrs W J Benner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon ‘Berry
W. R. Campbell
Long Island
Hamilton
the Daughters of England
Rome
Baptist Church
Port Colborne
John Street
Smith
Gazette
Burlington and District
Hannah Burton
Milton Storm Spurs Mild Winter Notices And Local Boxing
A severe recent storm battered the Milton district but caused little damage. Rev J N McFaul and Rev J W Atkins remain bed bound with hoped for quick recoveries. Engagement announced for Dr Clarence A Buck of Milton. Waterdown boxing event saw Don Haley and F Marshall score knockouts. Norman Craig collided with George Swan on the Milton Palermo highway injuring Swan, Craig not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N McFaul
J. W. Atkins
W. N. Scott
Harry Harkness
Kingston
Florence Muriel
Clarence A. Buck
Austin
A. Buck
Milton
Memorial Hall
Waterdown
Waterdown Athletic Club
Don Haley
Charlie Morley
F. Marshall
Lennox A.C
Eddie Gooch
Norman Craig
Freeman
Milton-Palermo
George Swan
Trafalgar Township
Swan
Guelph General ‘Hospital
Craig
George Cookman
Georgetown Social and Arts Notes Highlight Local Events
The Third Book form at Public School closed due to Miss Bain's illness. Clara McConnell attended her cousin Mrs. Geo Greatrix's funeral in Belleville. Mrs. C H Anderson of Hamilton visits her parents, with Jerson also a guest over the weekend. R I Creelman returns from New York after daughter Alice recovers from a serious illness. Mr and Mrs R E K Cameron of Toronto spent Sunday with John and Mrs McDermid. Cameron to lead Presbyterian Church Streetsville by late April. Local Council of Women hosted a St Patrick's Tea at the Public Library benefiting the school nurse fund and other benevolence. My Irish Coleen staged by the Guelph Players at Gregory Theatre, with tenor James Gallaher thrilling a large Georgetown audience with his vocal selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
R. EK. Cameron
Toronto
John McDermid
Cameron
Presbyterian Church
Streetsville
Council of Women
St. Patrick's
Georgetown
James Gallaher
Gallaher
Herald
Ancient Southwark Cathedral Crumbling and Decaying
Southwark Cathedral once called the Church in the Hole is deteriorating while ties to Shakespeare and his era are noted. E Mund, buried there, and John Harvard baptized in 1607 strengthen its historic links. Harvard alumni rebuilt a chapel years ago. A 4th of July celebration occurred there a decade past. A memorial window honors Elizabethan dramatists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwark
London
Shakespeare
Emund
John Harvard
Harvard, University
Harvard
Erin Notes From Erin and Surrounding Area
Erin Mesars and R O Harris spent the weekend in Toronto. Mrs M Thompson recovered enough to serve at the Post Office. Mrs H Sanders broke her left wrist after slipping on a kitchen floor. Mrs W Akitt will soon move to Mrs Bingham’s Erin residence. Rev T E Jones will preach his farewell sermon on Easter Sunday before leaving for Arctic mission. Erin youths attended a show in Orangeville and returned by train. The flu is hitting locals including a postmistress and a school child. Mr J H Matthews of Brandon Manitoba survived a race horse accident with a deep scalp wound and no fracture, now convalescing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Harris
J. L. Sanders
Toronto
Erin
T. E. Jones
Arctic
Orangeville
A .Matthews
J. H. Matthews
Brandon
Manitoba
Matthews
Sins of omission described by Sunday School child
In a light anecdote from a Sunday School class a pupil defines sins of omission as the sins we ought to have committed but did not. The exchange offers a humorous yet moral perspective on religious duty and accountability.
Nickel Most Popular Coin In Canada Mint Figures Show
The Royal Canadian Mint reports 1931 output with 5 620 000 five cent coins issued the most, surpassing pennies 5 146 009 dimes 2 204 000 and fifty cent pieces 68 000. Total coins struck 1 618 690 with 1 970 000 issued. Gold and silver receipts reached 35 638 178 dollars with 35 176 55 dollars delivered to Finance. trade bars valued at 545 541. No ten or five dollar gold pieces were minted last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mint
Department of Finance
Life Insurance Policies Tailored to Your Needs
A brochure touts policies including Family Income Childs Thrift Retirement Income Pension Bonds Endowment for protection investment business and savings. A request for information places you under no obligation.
Religious Services United Charity in Canada Lord's Supper
The notice advertises church events with the Lord's Supper at 1.00 p.m. and Thursday evening March 31 at 8.00 p.m. The minister Rev RR ML Rumiley is to preach at preparatory services and welcomes all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ML Rumiley
Presbyterian Knox Church at Acton April church notices
Presbyterian Knox Church Acton announces ordination 1932 April services at Willow Street Manse including Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 12 00 a m Sabbath School Bible Classes at 2 80 p m and a sermon The Gratitude of the Son of Man Note preparatory service March 31 at 9 00 p m Also Baptist Church notices with Sunday School 11 00 a m to 12 15 p m and minister at 7 00 p m Monday 8 00 p m B Y P D Everyone Welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian -Knox
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Im. A
Willow Street
Ord
Man
Classified Advertisements and Notices
Small ads list prices and box contact details. Wanted a bright girl for part time in store. apply BOX-45 Free Press. For sale a good driving mare suitable for harness. CHAS PACKER & SON Acton R R No.1. Household items and sewing services offered. washing 25c per dozen. House for sale or rent Five Bower Avenue. farm 130 acres near town with brick house and bank barn priced $8000 cash balance at five percent. Seller Kerr and He Know s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Packer & Son, R. R. No
Acton
Notice to Odd Fellows Meeting Acton Lodge No 204
All members of Acton Lodge L O O F No 204 are earnestly requested to attend the meeting next Tuesday evening April 5. Important business is to be discussed at this meeting. Gordon Smith N G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lodge
L. O. OF. No
Gordon Smith
N. G
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Brampton
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Campbellville
Crewson
John Bennett
Tyler
Salvation Army
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Géza
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R. W. ‘Anderson
Hev
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St Albans Chureh
Eryone
Guthrie
James Black
Mackintosh
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iMr
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Graham
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Annie Bridger
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Ball
Burford
Dean
Alian Afad
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Rockwood
Nathan McKersle
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W. J. Taylor
Canadian Legion
Everton Cemetery
St. John's Church
L. Th
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J. A. Littie
Bliss Helen Bayne
Thos. Clarke
Doris Royce
Robert Croft
Fred, Day
Fred Hosking
University
Mikey
Cyril Anderson
A. E. Rudd
Alliston
Edna M. Pearen
Dundas
Jean ‘Yorrance
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
John WyHe
Arthur E. ‘Laing
Norman McEacherm
Frank Major
George Nelson
Burgess’ Mills
J. A. Little
Wellington
Georgina ‘Laverty
St. Joseph's Hospital
Brown
Fergus
Fred S. Hamilton
Jas Hall
Richard Hewat
Margaret McNabb
Sera ‘Hewat
Simose
Iwat
William Wishart
John Graham
Doorly
Toronto Globe
Rockwood Academy
A. ‘D. Naismith
Straffordville
Chris. Ddy
Africa
Brantford
Frank ‘Day
W. M
Burlington
Life Insurance
Frederick
L. Wright
Imperial Tife Assurance Company
Acton, Ontario
Patterson’s Meatshop
Ford
Ode
Fordor
Ontario
Norton. Motors
Ont
Religisie Services
United Charity
Artist ‘Baptist Church
Ane
Molt Bie
Bright Girl
Free Press
Acton P.O
Bower Avenue
Frederick Street
Askkerr
Jennie E. Wideman
C. H. Harrison
Miss Wideman
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