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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
4
Neighborhood page gathers short items about nearby communities. Readers learn about events, meetings, and local happenings across several towns with brief notes on dates and notable residents.
April Bannockburn school report lists students by grade and class. Notable names include Jack Noble Bill Crofts Ima Watson El Jean Scott Jetta Rossel Edith Denny Clifford McDonald Norman McDonald Jr Haroki Rossel Wilson Gordon Clarence Denny Lois Watson Jackie Gordon Zileen Gordon Jac Sprowl Dorothy Shelbourne Lawrence Anthony KM Beckett as teacher.
Ballinafad Jr. and Mrs Bert Rogers spent several days in Toronto with friends. Mrs Folster of Acton and Mr David Polster of Niagara Pass visited with Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper. Master Donald Evans and Mrs Netta Evans of Acton spent the holidays with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Robt McEnery. Miss Jean Evans of Acton visited the home of her aunt Mrs Wm McEnnery and friends. The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church held an Easter bank offering meeting last Thursday evening with a splendid program.
Last Thursday the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church held an Easter bank offering meeting with a large attendance. A pageant The Open Tomb featured about forty members and a substantial Easter offering was received. The Victoria P Mission Band then held an Easter bank offering with Dr Annie Ross of the OAG Guelph giving an illustrated Palestine address. A social time followed with thanks offered to Dr Ross. The Young People’s Society hosted a prokinole social to raise funds for a church library.
The Bible service and pageant plans unfold across Ebenezer and Bheneger United Churches next Sunday. Rockwood and Ebenezer Young People leagues will host joint activities including a biblical contest and a pageant titled The Open Grave. Dundas visitor Mr Chaylea Kingsbury recently returned from a week with Darby family in Knatchbull.
The Burlington report notes a million white fish spawn dumped in Bronte lake supplied by the Department of Game and Fisheries. It records Mr and Mrs Graham celebrating their sixtieth wedding anniversary, moves by Deputy Reeve Brecken, Mr and Mrs Gordon Cooley visiting from San Francisco for the summer, a Water Commission contract award for new pumps, and a minor two-vehicle collision at Brant and James Streets with no serious damages.
The United Church competition between Ashgrove and Waterdown ended with Waterdown earning the most points and a banner to be awarded later. The event marks Waterdown’s second consecutive victory.
The note lists events for May 5 with Honor the King at 11 00 am Sabbath School at 2 30 pm Missionary Lesson at 7 00 pm Ruling in the Fear of God Mothers Day is May 12 and daylight saving time starts. The message signs Always Welcome.
Sunday 10:30 a m Sunday School 11:30 a m worship led by G R Easter with the title Honor the ing 7:00 p m B Y P U meeting announced for the local church service schedule.
The report lists names in order of merit across grades Basics include Edith Warne Jerry Guthrie Jr Aud ry MacArthur Mary Src and more. Promotions noted from Sr L to Sr and Br Pr to Jr L with staff and students such as Roy Warne Patricia Airdrie LaRoy Mac Arthur Ormand Eakins and Kenneth Alisan among others.
Mr Jack Harrison sang tenor at a Good Friday service in Yorlaminster Church Toronto. J P Downey and Billy of London visited J J McGill on Church Street. Mrs Thos Speight spent Easter with her daughter in New York City. Miss Doris Green returned from St Josephs Hospital after appendicitis surgery. D G S Boyd son of Rev Robert Boyd distinguished in eastern exams at St Andrews Aurora taking second place in Lower Form Two with 76 percent on ten papers with 94 in grammar 92 in arithmetic.
Residents hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. John Fielding Parisi and families, Mr. Pred Evans Willowdale, and the Hortops from Rockwood Blair. Alan and Stewart Allen visited kin while Elva and Eileen Johnston stayed with relatives. Changes include Edna Cole Georgetown family returning home and Mrs. George Gordon visiting Co. Head. Walter Couling attended a Fergus funeral.
Farmers advertise Bray chicks promising vigor and stamina for early growth. Customers are invited to visit Geb to discuss chicks and take a booklet. Prices are favorable for May and June delivery with savings for orders placed 80 days in advance and a 10 percent deposit.
Rev Wm WhIntosh and Mrs McIntosh of Dundalk hosted Rav and Mrs Grant last week. Mrs Capieron returned home at Midricham after winter with Miss Mary McMian. Mr Burt Bingham had appendicitis surgery at Guelph General Hospital and is recovering. Mig D S Leitch had appendicitis surgery at Guelph General Hospital last Thursday and is recovering. Mrs C W Harrison Ellenabeth and Margaret Harrison and Miss Mary Young of Acton visited Mrs Dave McMillan this week. The burial of Mary W McAllister occurred April 20 at Graham's Cemetery, ErIn, after dying January 8. body was at Shelburne mortuary. Master Wallace Elgle, little son of Mr and Mrs R YT Elle, moved to Sick Children's Hospital Toronto for treatment in delicate condition. Advocate.
London visitor Arthur Aleary observed in Oakville as Meaford repair contract awarded to Thuring Paving Co. Oakville’s Doug Boleford involved in fatal Dundas Highway incident. Meaford project costs and equipment departure noted. Oakville cycle racers Jimmy Waliday and partner won a 38 mile event in Toronto. Local marsh fire near bridge caused by weed burning and tannery waste ignited oil.
Classified notice lists a one room flat for rent at Corner Church Street and Victoria Ave with conveniences and contact J H Whyte. Also offers repair services by J McMullen Jr on Bower Avenue Acton at reasonable prices with guaranteed work. Card of thanks from Mrs J Brunella and family for sympathy after bereavement. Help wanted for a young man or woman age 25 to 40 to work with a representative earning $50 to $15 per month or more via BOX 257 Rochester Press.
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