Glen Williams III Celebrates 100th Year of United Church
The United Church marks its hundredth year with celebrations following the 99th anniversary. Rev. W. Archer of Lowville delivered the guest sermon. A letter from Rev. T Albert Moore wished success for the 100th anniversary as Rev. Charles Jolliffe led services in Lowville and Zimmerman. Glen Williams tennis and swimming seasons open with the court and water ready. Two Coargetown boys won early in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United “Church
Dundiy
W. Archer
Lowville
T. Albert Moore
Charles Jolliffe
Zimmerman
Pheet
Glen Willams Lateen
Crargetown
Nassagaweya: Storey faces accident and church notices
Friends report Mr Thomas A Storey of Nassagaweya injured last Thursday while cleaning stables when a boat corner struck a post, breaking both bones in his left leg. He remains at Guelph General Hospital and will be laid up for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. A. Storey
Nassagaweya
Corer
Quelph General Hospital
Dutt
Morriston
Charlie
Brookville Hall
Nassagaweyn Women's Missionary
Community Extends Sympathy After Walter Bernard's Death
The Rockwood community extends sympathy to Miss Edith Bernard and her sister Mrs John Taylor and brothers on the homestead after the death of Walter Bernard last December. Walter's remains were found Sunday after interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Services at United Church were led by Rev Ian McEnmey of Mount Forest. Next Sunday Rev P H Lawson is expected to preach, signaling his recovery from serious injuries last summer after being knocked down by a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bernard
John Taylor
Walter
Woodlawn Cemetery
United Church
Ian McEnmey
Mount Forest
P. H. Lawson
Wmne
Old Academy Grounds
University of Toronto
Roy Day
Frank Day
England
Cambridge
Bristol
Imperial Airplane
Local Notes and Fire Report From Georgetown
Georgetown residents report visits by Rep Griffin Thompson and Rev J A McDermid. A grass fire near the Park was quickly controlled by firemen. Tax rate discussion shows a proposed 6.0 mills with government subsidy reducing to 4.6 mills, affecting sewage system funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Thompson
Prins Itsehnreh
Hamilton
Katte
Annie Ryan
Pleasant
Forda
J. A
McDermid
Mt. Forest
Lot
Tench
Trinity Unite Church Meeting and Burlington Streets Work
The Burlington town meeting reports plans for street grading with a County grader arriving to begin work on grading the streets as repairs are organized. Burlington High School students earned medals at the Peel Music Festival in Port Credit, bringing back two gold and three silver medals. Town officials faced a locked Municipal Building front door during council session, requiring entry through a rear window after a sign removal from the grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Unite’ Church
Nassagaweya Women's Institute April Meeting Report
The Nassagaweya Women s Institute met at Mrs. Wm Bullard s home with President Mrs Rhinehart presiding. Guests included District President Mrs Gamble and District Secretary Miss Margaret Brown who spoke to the ladies. A duet by Mrs Richardson and Mrs Rhinehart followed, and a talk on Laws for Women by ORNL Georgetown was well received. Miss M Brown played a piano solo, a thanks vote was offered, a lunch served, and sawing bees noted. Mrs Wai Bennett plans a Gravenhurst visit. a scarlet fever case was reported in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Women's Institute
Wm. Bullard
Rhinehart
Juanita
Paki Ornl
Georgetown
Limehouse News Roundup Amid Weather Delays And Local Events
The backward weather slowed garden work in Limehouse with April tasks delayed. Residents attend events in Georgetown and Port Credit. the Peel Festival silver cup is won by the Georgetown Choral Society. Church services were altered for anniversaries and a girls club met at Mrs. Sanford’s with eleven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Georgetown Choral Society
Port Credit
D. M. Gowdy
Wm. Gowdy
United Church
Glen Willams
Doris Mitchell
Pegey Limethurst
Crattic
Vilage
Stuart Wright
W. J
Savannah
Georgia
Michigan
Dunatoh editor named official rep for Cunard Canada tour
C W N A Mr S70) Dornan of Dun atoh Alameda Luck has been chosen as official representative of Cun ea AWeed reer per aed taboard the pilot Crain to accompany the royal party across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dornan
Alameda
Luck
Crain
Canada
Oakville Leaders Elected At Public Meeting
Morden Naa elected Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Gaaneda ALF AM. Oakville leadership langua completed at a public meeting in Gregory Theatre last Thursday evening with officers elected. Arabella Cowleson, wife of James H Turner, died at her daughter’s home Belmont Avenue Hawallion after long illness. She was in her 17th year.
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Morden Naa
The
Grand Lodge of
Gaaneda, Alf & AM
Oakville
Gregory 'Theatre
Arabella Cowleson
James H. Turner
George Boovuck
Belmont Avenue
Hawaillon
Farmer crushed by roller on Brin Oakston farm
Edward Overland 41 of Rem Townshay died instantly when two farm colts dragged a heavy land roller he was guiding. Dr H Gear certified death. funeral home to receive body. Survivors include widow and son Ross. parents in Rem Townshay. sister Martha Citahany Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Overland
Brin-Oakston
Mr. Overland
Hitehthiy & Team
H. Gear
Overland
United Church
Ross
Whde
Richard Overland
Rem ‘Townshay
Martha J. Citahany
Acton
Halton Juniors Plan Summer Program
The Halton Natural Young People’s Association elected Verna Kingston as President Melvin McGullough as Vice President Helen McGibbon as Vice President Reta Wisher as Secretary and J Be Whitelock as Treasurer. The Junior Farmer Livestock Judging Competition and Girls’ Achievement Day are set for Saturday June 10 with their Annual Picnic on Tuesday July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haltonatural Young People’s Association
Milton
Verna Kingston
Palesmo
Melvin McGullough
Acton
Lat
Helen: McGibbon
Milt
Tad
Reta Wisher
Ceargetown
J. Be, Whitelock
Local Social Notes From Hillsburg and Nearby towns
Sunday visits color a Hillsburg scene as Mr and Mrs Wil Bessey and Junity call on Mr and Mrs Alex Bessey. D A Robertson and Donald visit Grand Valley. Mrs Wm Miller hosts and other friends gather at Mrs Wm Miller and Mr Wim Cheyne Sr. Miss Jean Morden calls on Mrs Wm Miller. Erma Bessey spends Friday evening with Milas Eleanor Cheyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil. Bessey
Junity
Alex. Bessey
D. A. Robertson
Donald
Grand Valley
Clarence, Miller
Levent
Wm. Miller
Wim, Cheyne
Bill
Eleanor
Harry Churcher
Quelph
Emerson Targwell
Jean ‘Morden
Erma ‘Bessey
Milas Eleanor Cheyne
Ballinafad Visitors Return From Acton Area Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Hart who had been visiting the home of the former's uncle J Soper with friends in Acton Rockwood Guelph Preston Morriston left Monday for their Plum Hollow home. Mrs Foreman has been confined to bed for about a week. Mr J Soper and Mrs Barbara Soper visited Preston Morriston last week. Mr and Mrs G Weasules of Acton visited Mrs Soper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hart
Ben
J. Soper
Acton
Rockwood
Guelph
Preston
Morriston
Plum Hollow
Jus. Kirkwood
Ballinatad
Foreman
Berbara Soper
Erin Wm. Meavel Buys Residence Near Station
Erin Williams Meavel purchased Alex Getherwood's home near the station and has taken possession. Dr. J. M. Abbott has recovered enough to return to office duties. Mrs Ed Hurren returned home after Peel Memorial Hospital treatment. W J Magill remains in Peel Memorial Hospital with a badly injured knee from a Hillsburg Erin hockey game last winter. Wellington County canvass shows 3 275 in favor and 1 11 against the movement. Nancy Teeter, former Erin Township resident, died in Toronto on Monday April 24 1939 in her 78th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Meavel
Alex. Getherwood
J. M. Abbott
Ed. Hurren
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
W. J. Magill
Hillsburg-Erin
Milton News Roundup Includes Ill Mrs White Recovery
Mrs F Leonard White is slowly recovering from a serious flu illness. Wm Barnard secretary of St Clair Chapter Milton attends the 81st convocation of the Royal Arch Masons of Canada in Windsor. Milton Baseball Club reorganizes after a large meeting at Town Hall Monday evening. Milton Public School Musicale featured a 14 piece brass band and vocal numbers in the High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Leonard White
Wm. Barnard
St. Clair
Milton
Grand
Royal Arch Masons of Canada
Windsor
Town Hall
Milton Public School
Baptist Church Schedule at Acton Rey May 7 1939
Acton Rey Baptist Church led by Pastor E G Baxter hosts worship with Lord's Supper on Sunday May 7 1939. Church school at 1 30 pm and evening service at 7 42 pm with midweek by popular request Tuesday 8 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boo
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Social Draws Laughter and Gifts
Mrs. John Milne chaired a Ladies' Aid evening at the Presbyterian Church with a hex social and music by local youngsters. Prizes were awarded for ladies and men, bids lively, and Mrs Gordon thanked hosts and committees for a successful event. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Howie Wright of Toronto. Mrs. Murray Dyer returns home from Goderich visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
John Mile
Ladies’ Aid
Presbyterian Church
W. Early
W. Lawrie
Consolation Price
Roy Gordon
Roy Goodam
Myrtle
Eileen Surly
Helly MacDonald
Garnet Macqugad
Wildu Gilbertaun
Mulsle Gordon Jayieh
Oo Melatun
Gordon
Thas
Mr. Milne
Blanche
Local Families Gather Across Town For Weekend Visits
Everton and Woodstock residents spent Sunday visiting friends including the McMillan Simons and Hamilton households. Brampton and Ospringe visitors joined in at various homes, with several couples and relatives noted. A wedding at Hillcrest Church in Toronto involved Miss Mildred Tovel and her nuptials on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McMillan and Son
Woodstock
John and
Ben Simons
W. Alexander
Brampton
S. Hamilton
Jesse McEnery
Ballinafad
R. Dampier
Wilbert McCutcheon
John McCutcheon
W. “McKenzie
Dorothy ‘and
Norman
Ospringe
Stanley Stewart
E. Shepherdson
Quelph
George Gordon
York Road
W. Head
Jettnie Tovell
John Alton
Albert Alton
Eleanor Alton
Mildred ‘Tovel
Hillcrest
Chrast
Toronto
Eden Mills Box Social and Church Event Highlights
A Friday box social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. McDougall hosted by the Presbyterian Young People's Society featured an auction, profit from boxes, and a brief business gathering followed by community singing. Sunday’s Young People meeting included moving pictures on The Realm of the Honey Bee by Mr. Mervin Webster and prayer led by Rev. S. Johnston. The community notes also report recoveries, arrivals, and local store changes including Mr. Lin dy Coulson taking over the Arkell store and welcomes to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ingle of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McDougall
Presbyterian Young People's Society
McDougall
Mervin ‘Webster
O.ac
Guelph
S. Johnston
Evah Grant
Jo Wright
tiNage
Toronto
St Thomas Friends
For Sale and Rent Advertisements in Acton Area
A mixed set of sale and rental notices listing houses for sale or rent in Acton, items for sale such as incubators and crosscut saws, and multiple contact names including MRS JOHN R KENNEDY and HUGH M REID. Several entries specify prices, locations like Willow Street and Main Street, and options for immediate occupancy or delivery.
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Neighborhood News
Glen William III
Ebenezer United Church
Ebenezer Church
Mason
Alfred Wilson
George T. Wilsoff
Women’s Association
Orangeville High School
Elizabeth McPhedran
E D. McPhedran
J. E Pearen
Elva
Evelyn Pearen
Thomas Weatherston
Eddie
Guelph Street
C.N.R. Gang
Frid. Dav
Yamin
Jean Torrance
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
James. Aaneh
Wr. B .Kaye
Reyes
Burlington
S. S. NO
Harvey Norton
A. J. Smethurst
Barmie
R. Doughty
R. Lane
C.W.N.A
Marlatt Leather Company
A. R. Clarke & Company
Taranto
Erin
Edward
Halton
Hillsburg
Muted Church of Canada
BR. M. Morrow
Pad Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox cCumnoMm
HE L. Bennie
Minster
Gidea
Howie Wright
J. Wright
Elliott’s
Greens
Hothouse
Choice Tomatoes
Th. Ie
California
Luxor” Superior
Acton, Ont
Everton
B. D. Rachlin
Eden Mills
Alero
Uist
JM Linyd Coulson
Arkell
AD. Burrows
Thomas ‘Ingle
Mar
Busin
Ford — Merci ‘Ry
Lincoln-Zephyr
Norton ‘Motors
Gio
ApiAay
Rumley
Electie
Agaly
Durham-Haulstein
Ptwane
Ertia
R. J. Kerr
Mains Street
JOHN R_ KENNEDY
Sam
Kandy
John Melean
Barbeh
Antoun
McMillan Jonny Blreet
Kor Kale
Cartier
Oats
Hugh .M. Reid
Acton Ons
Kerr's Real Estate
the Public Health
Public Health
P. J. Macutchron
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