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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
4
Local Farm and Social Notes From Guelph and District
Mrs Jean Kirkwood of Guelph visits with Mr and Mrs FP Brynion over the weekend Ars M Standish returns home after winter with daughter and son in law E Croft Rockwood Mrs B McLean and Mrs Ida Lovell visit Mrs Chisholm Erin Bill and Russell Struthers take new jobs at Preston John Aitken moves to smaller farm Harold McEachern moves to larger farm Don Dickinson engaged by Stewart Morriston family moves to Morriston Bert Anderson settles on farm Third Line at Johnstones vacated property
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Kirkwood
Guelph
FP. Brynion
Ars. M. Standish
E. Croft
Rockwood
8. McLean
Ida* Lovell
Chisholm
Erin
Bill
Russell Struthers
Preston
Annie Kirkwood
Mir
Neil McKinnon
Hillaburg
John Aitken
Harold MecEachern
Aitken
Don Dickinson
Stewart
Morriston
Dickisson
Bert Anderson
FE. Johnstone
Rockwood Concert Fashion Show At Town Hall Highlights
Last Thursday evening under the TLA Class and Mrs J A Little of the United Church a Town Hall fashion parade and varied program drew a large crowd. Lambert twins boosted the event with readings and a mock wedding close set to music. Also noted were children's services at St Johns Church and a Presbyterian church committee meeting in Rockwood and Eden Mills. Obituaries included Mr R McFerran of Nassagaweya and Mr Geo H Goy. Treffry and Harris families mentioned with regional connections. Rockwood residents and visitors attended from Guelph Toronto Acton and Niagara regions amid local social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.la
J. A. Little
The
United Church
Town Hall
Tts
Lambert Twins
T .Thomas
Anna Foreman
St. John's Church
E. A. Brooks
Rockwood
Eden Mills Presbyterian
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
Guelph
R. McFerran
Nassagaweya
Main Street
Eden Mills
Mr McParran
Peter Sim
Geo. H. Goy
Mr. Goy
Durant Funeral Home
Woodlawn
Johnn Treffry
Tokio
Arkansas
Paper mill road becomes County Road this summer
Georgetown notes that the paper mill road from the ninth line to the Credit River bridge will be rebuilt as County Road this summer. District Governor L W Peterson and Deputy District Governor Dr Deans attended the Lions Club visit in George town. Post 120 Legion marked its tenth anniversary with a banquet for the Woman's Auxiliary at the Legion Hall. Samuel Harrison received a clock and an address after diploma day at Knox Church Sunday School on March 13, honoring 27 years as teacher and superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George David
Credit River
L. W. Peterson
Lions Club
Georgetown
Dr. Deans
Oakville
Legion Rooms
Post_120
Canadian Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Knox Church
Samuel Harrison
Harrison
Herald
Burlington Harbour and Local Doings Summarized
Burlington residents enjoy the first lake dip of the season while a man fractures his arm attempting to crank an old car. The British Empire Games Team manager spoke to the High School Home and School Club. Town leaders report delays on road work and a 5 to 3 council vote against a $12,000 high school addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ireland
Bryce Lockhart
Burlington Avenue
M. M. Robinson
Australis
Toronto
Thos. Blakelock
High School
Gazette
Wilsons honored with wedding shower in Eden Mills
On Monday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs William Wilson friends and neighbors presented Harold Wilson and Mona Gallagher with an address and shower. The couple received many gifts as a token of esteem, after which Mr Wilson expressed thanks and guests enjoyed lunch before departing. Local notices mention visitors and hospital updates for several area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wilson
Harold Wilson
Mins Mona Gallagher
Ufe
Mr. Wilson
Mra Wilson
Gordon Stevenson
Cobden
James Ouberteen
Emily Wilson
Robert Watson
Murray Dyer
Preston
Norman Spence
John Wright
O. Locker
Oustie
Chas, Lewis
Findlay Lewis
Allen
Mount Forest
Mansell Taylor
Stratford
Erin Town affairs and parish life highlighted by gatherings
A Paris based couple Mr and Mrs Robert Weatherston move to a Erin farm lot 11 Erin. A crowd gathered at Erin Town Hall for a marriage honoring Mr and Mrs Russell Hillock on March 16. The Erin Agricultural Society sponsored a concert and dance at Erin Town Hall amid bad weather. L O L prize winners were Mrs W F Bush and Mr H A Gear with Miss N Miller and Mr D S Leitch as consolation. J Hamilton, new owner of Stanley Park, hires local workers to prune trees and remodel the property for a summer program promising substantial improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weatherston
Paris
Lot
Coriccarion 11
Erin
Russell Hillock
Erin Town Hall
Hell
Erin Agricultural Society
L. Oo. L
W. FE. Bush
H. A. Gear
N. Miller
Oakville Briefs From Rotary, Association and Town Council
Oakville held Ladies Night by the Rotary Club at the Old Mill with over 60 attendees. Cameron Hillmer elected President of the Canadian Association of Ice Industries for the coming year at its London Ontario convention. Fire Brigade battled grass fires near the High School then burned the burned area to prevent further trouble. Tony Oklend estate valued at 318040 probate filed with W L Hampshire. Sylvia Oklend named the heir. Daylight Saving Time set to begin April 24 at 12 01 am to September 25 at 12 01 am per town by law adopted Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Cluir
Old Mill
Canadian Association of Ice Industries
London
Ontario
Cameron Hillmer
Association
Tony Oklend
Florida
W. L. Hampshire
Sylvia Oklend
Oklend
Nassagaweya Resident Injures Hand When Sawed at Home
Arthur Diamond of Nassagaweya lacerated fingers while using a buzz saw at home last Wednesday. A finger end was amputated at the first joint by a doctor. The piece notes visitors from Toronto and Bella Bella, and mentions local social events and a retirement from farming by Arthur Nightingale of Knatchbull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Diamond
Nassagaweya
Kalvin Arthurs
Toronto
Irene Magee
R.N
Bella Bella
B.C
A. Darby
Duncan Moffat
Knatchbull
Milton news and local notices from Milton Ontario and area
Milton Mrs E McKie of Moncton NB visits relatives and returns home. H F Allison sells butcher business to Robert Peart of Era Mosa Township. possession Monday morning. Reg Alkens awarded rural mail contract No 3, Heg begins April 1. E W to take class to Toronto Parliament Buildings, met by MPP T A Blakelock. Milton Hydro reports year end credit of 283382 and interim rate cost difference of 1100.85. Knox Church cantata Paul a Power of the Lord draws crowd. Edith Dewar organ, S W Gosley reader, John Evan conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E McKie
Monctan
Joe Harrison
H F. Allison
Robert Peart
Eramosa Township
Reg Alkens
His Majesty's Mall
George Proctor Heg
Milton Public School
Parliament Buildings
Toronto
T A Blakelock
MPP
Milton Hydro-Electric Commission
Mullan
Knox Presbsterian
Paul
Edith Dewar
W. Oasley
John Evan
Local Social Notes From Toronto and Area Visits
Ballina and Mrs. Jameson spent a day with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Berd Rogers visited friends in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lacey plan a Brampton return after wintering here. Roy Culp family moved to Roazell farm near the Pad. The March WMS meeting at Mrs. J. Kirkwood’s opened with devotionals and a message on faith. Easter offering plans were discussed. Mrs. Foreman led Christian Stewardship, with scripture study led by Mrs. McEnery and topics by Mrs. Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
Toronto
Berd Rogers
Eaxster
Christian Stewardship
Foreman
R. McEnery
A. Foreman
Weekend visits and local notes from Limehouse
Limehouse residents shared weekend visits with friends in Toronto and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Robertson and Mr and Mrs Mummery from Toronto spent the weekend at cottages. Mrs Havens of Lucknow called on the Bentons. Miss Ivens returned from Toronto for the weekend. Dr Gordon Sutherland leaves on a month trip to the West to visit his son in Exsquimoult BC. R Lane is visiting Toronto this week. A Jar of Joseph Jastrow quote appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Craig
Wallace
Toronto
Edith Royce
Guelph
Apent
Doris Milne
Acton
Wilma
Taylor
Mlasion Band
Jo Theater
Provost, Desk
Janac Theaker
Geo. H. Pearen
Fred J. Hosking
Hilledale
A. J. Binethurst
Ted Morrow
R. Lane
D. Robertson
C. Mummery
R. Doughty
Gordon Sutherland
Gordon
B.C
Farm Stock and Implements to Be Sold at Public Auction
Public auction at Lot 5 Concession 10 Puslinch near Arkell on April 5 1938 at 1 pm. Sale includes horses cattle hogs poultry and many farm implements plus household effects and a 1934 Chevrolet touring car. Terms cash day of sale and removal after settlement. Roy Hindley auctioneer for WM Whyte Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Ryder
Puslinch
Arkell
Roy Hindley
Whyte
Chri
R J Ramshaw
Main Street
Acton
Anmhur Nightingale
Nassauguveya
Stone Ochok
KH J Keri
Classified ads and sales notices from Acton area
A dense page of ads and notices includes steady boarders and laundry services, brush goods and house sale offers, farm help wanted, auction clearings for dairy cattle, farm stock and implements, tenders for hydro installations, and a Chick Hatchery mail order pitch. Also promotions for subscriptions to magazines and a local Free Press office contact.
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W J
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Prea Dey
Hamilton
Angue Carter and Son
Quedph
Charlie
B. D. Rachlin
Burlington
Wm. Kee
Nassagawega
Wallace King and Family
Campbellville, Vist
W. F. Darby
Arthur Nightingale
Milton
Ballina
Limehouse
Joseph Jastrow
Hinton
Hinton’s
Georgetown Lumber Co
Bray
Geo C. Brown
Norval
T. Seynuck
Mr. Seynuck
Calbro Magnowave
Expert Diagnostician
Albert L. Price
Wyndham Street
Millang
Hetfer
Duc
Massey-Harris
Mansey-Harriia
Chevrolet Touring Car
Small Colony House
Davenport
Muited Donecy
Canada
KM. Merrow
M.A. PD
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian
Knox Crurch
Ml. L. Bennie
Manse
Willow Btreat
Nota
Keepers of the Paith
Georgetown Baptist Church
Frank Holmes
Crewsons Corners
John R Sprowl
Jersey
Paul Kennedy
Enquesing
Joe Muchlarlia
Crescent
Fann
WM McKenzie, R R No
RK J Kerr
Boumsbury
Yif Rockwood
Olica
Sally
George
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