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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
4
Pinegrove School April Report Highlights Staff and Students
The April report for Pinegrove School Nassagaweya No 7 lists staff and students including Perle McMillan Jessie Service Grace Ramsay Gerald Macleod Glen Britton Wilfred Frank Karl Frank Minnie Frank Elvyera Service Roy Porkes Fred Forbes Edith Service Margaret Davenport Ruby MacLeod Arthur Davenport Mervyn MacLeod Marguerite Kennedy Isabelle MacLeod Howard Frank Margaret Fell Lottile MacLeod Doris Coxe Elmer Ferrier Pearl Kennedy Marjorie Lawson and Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine~grove
Nassagaweya
Perle McMillan
Jessie
Service
Grace Ramsay
Gerald
Macleod
Glen’ Britton, Jr
Wilfred. Frank
Karl Frank
Minnie Frank
Hi—Elvyera
Roy
Porkes
Fred Forbes
Edith “Service
Margaret
CREWSONS CORNERS WEEKEND VISITS AND FARM PROSPECTS
Mrs Snouth visiting Toronto spent the week end at home. Mr Page of Georgetown called on Mr Tyler Wednesday. Mrs Donnell and son from Brampton spent the week end here. Toronto visitors Mrs Dean and her mother and son called on Mr Tyler. The Lickleys Madills and daughters of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Cornell. Farmers report rapid headway in cool weather with spring seeding. cereal crop nearly finished. Mrs Ambler and family from Toronto and Mr Robertson of London visited Mrs James Black. Mr and Mrs Chester Plank visited at Rockwood. John Bennett visited at Kitchener. Residents with Western Canada property learn three years of rain drenched the dry area. The crop is being sown under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snouth
Toronto
Page
Georgetown
Tyler
John: Donnell
Brampton
Dean
Rockwood Graduates Noted At Guelph General Hospital
Rockwood residents Vera Forsythe and Ella Wanless were honoured as members of the Guelph General Hospital nineteen-thirty-two class at the graduation exercises held in the CI auditorium. The evening featured a minstrel show by the Women's Institute, readings, and a divorce-lawyer sketch by two young men.
Local Court Finds One Guilty In Odd Case
A judge addresses a defendant amid an unusual theft case involving chickens and a demand for payment. The scene centers on a payment promise set for the upcoming Saturday night.
Ballinafad Visitors and Family News
Mrs E Kentner visits friends in Toronto this week. Mr and Mrs Robert McLeod of Woodstock and others visited on Tuesday at the homes of Mr and Mrs R A McEnery and Mr and Mrs Alfyd Soper. Mr Moody from Toronto spent Sunday with Mr William Harding. Friends of Mrs Dan Campbell note slight improvement after an operation at General Hospital Guelph. Mr and Mrs R A McEnery visited friends in Toronto last week.
Local Social News and Church Update From Guelph Area
Mr Duncan McDougall of Toronto visited his mother and Mrs H L Royce at Guelph General Hospital. T D McCutcheon family and Lois and Robert spent Sunday at R McCutcheon Tamly Ospringe. H Hancock of Glen Williams returned home after visiting his parents. Mrs Wilderspin and Irma of Acton visited Perry Smith family. Rev J P McLedd of Saskatoon has joined the Church of Christ pastorate. The Children's Mission Band held a concert with music songs recitations and a pageant followed by supper at the school room. Colin Kitching Nassagaweya spent Sunday with W Usherwood and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McDougall
Toronto
H. L. Royce
Guelph General Hospital
T. D. McCutcheon
Lois
Robert
R. McCutcheon
aut-Tamly
Ospringe
H. Hancock
Glenwilliams
Wilderspin
Irma
Acton
Perry
Smith
J. P.mcledd
Saskatoon
Sask
Church of Christ
Colin Kitching
Local Social Notes From Hamilton and Surrounding Towns
Mrs H Swackhamer of Hamilton spent last week at Mrs 8 McLean's home. A Friday party in Toronto honored Mr H Wright's birthday with several guests. Rev and Mrs Grant of Erin visited congregation members. Mr and Mrs R Akitt hosted relatives in Acton. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Donald Dickleson on the birth of a daughter April 25. Master Douglas Robertson stayed with relatives W J Jackson Townline. Mrs A Kirkwood of Guelph visited on Monday. The Sunday School for summer months was organized at the local Presbyterian Church and a duet by Miss J Robertson and Miss J Van Norman followed. News of W B Lewis's hospitalization in Guelph General Hospital for heart trouble. Miss Vida Abbott of Guelph spent the weekend with Beatrice Van Norman. Visitors to D G Robertson's home on Sunday included Mrs G G Robertson and Lloyd Everton, Mr Norman Robertson of Acton, and Mr and Mrs Geo Young Townline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Swackhamer
Hamilton
8. McLean
Wright
O. Locker
D. McLean
C.’Cooke
G.‘Anderson
Toronto
H. Wright
Acton
Donald ‘Dickleson
Douglas Robertson
W. J. Jackson
Townline
A. ’ Kirkwood
Guelph
Kirkwood
Mass
Presbyterian
van Norman
J. Robertson
W. B. Lewis
Guelph General Hospital
Vida Abbott
Beatrice van Norman
D. G. ‘Robertson
G. G. Robertson
Lloyd
Everton
Norman Robertson
Geo
Young
Fire at N S Marshall store causes moderate damage
In daylight last week a fire of unknown origin broke out at N S Marshall's store. Firemen and volunteers contained the flames with water and extinguishers, limiting damage to about $200. Employees are praised for preventing a greater loss, and Marshall carries insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Marshall
Willings
Marshal
Wm. Croft
Sarah Bell
Bell
Milton
John Holmes
Mr. McFaul
Presbyterian Church
O. Ker
J. Wright
Erin
John . McAlpine
Milton Notes and Local Events Chronicle
Fire drill at Public School cleared 325 pupils in 35 seconds. Mr and Mrs S E Boney and children, and Miss Ethel and Emma Cropp of Hamilton visited the Gropps. Hartley Cavell, Milton, broke his left leg at Palermo yesterday. A farmers meeting in Milton urged organization to meet current conditions. Chautauqua plans for next year reportedly secured with a larger committee. WW T U met. Miss Kellett spoke. the Union donated five dollars. The April WW U program discussed liquor issues and home protection under prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Emma Cropp
Hamilton
Hartley Cavell
Young
H. A
Milton
Summer activity and visits in Limehouse Georgetown
Last week Georgetown Limehouse residents report visits from Mr John K Moffat of Toronto and Mrs A Meredith of Waterdown. Summer campers arrive while Miss Helen Meredith wins second place in the Taedal contest. Fishermen report good strings of speckled beauties and quarry men resume work as orders come slowly. Residents hope good times turn the corner soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
John’ K. Moffat
Toronto
J. Kitching
A. Meredith
Mirs
le Poldivan
Percy:Hurst
W. C
Helen Meredith
Wingham Notices and Community Gatherings Highlight Week
Georgetown visits by Rev Kenneth McLean and Mrs McLean. Halton Presbyterial attendees in Burlington. annual Public School entertainments drew large crowds. Parkdale Lodge hosted Credit Lodge with banquet in Library Building. mayor Mackenzie welcomed guests. United Church Men’s Bible Class plus Texas Boys held a well attended banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth McLean
Wingham
Rumley
Wm. Tyndall
Godfrey
Hutt
J. B. Mackenzie
Halton
Parkdale Lodge
A. F
A. M
George ‘Guthrie
Credit Lodge
Mackenzie
Corporation
The
United Church
Texls
Herald
Burlington Notes: Guests, Gifts and Travels
Mr John Page of Stratford visited his parents on Brant Avenue over the weekend. Rev G W Tebbs spoke at St George s Day banquet in Georgetown. Irene Lankester was honored with a pantry shower at Brant Street before her upcoming marriage. Fred Jordan and Henry Newton depart to Montreal then England. Brant Coleman family recovering after an automobile accident. Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society directors met to plan their fair. Trinity United Church Ladies Bible Class presented H Newton with a fountain pen before his England trip. Bill Hedley reports warm lake water for bathing season. brother Tom began swimming earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Page
Stratford
Brant—Avenue
G. W. Tebbs
St. George's
Georgetown
Irene Lankester
Brant Street
Fred “Jordan
Henry Newton
Montreal
England
Brant Coleman
Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society
Trinity United Church
H. Newton
Newton
Bill Hedley
Tom
Gazette
Erin and Vicinity Visitors and Local Updates
Erin hosts Rev J Melvin Smith visiting relatives. Toronto residents Mr L Short and Mr and Mrs Lorne Overland spend weekends with local families. Miss Coreta Gibson R N visits. Mr George Ramesbottom returns from Walkerton. Matthew Overland recovers with crutches. Visitors include Mrs Wesley Orr and others from Manitoba Winnipeg Brantford and Franklin. A timber wolf sighting on the seventh line north of the highway noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Short
Toronto
George Ramesbottom
Walkerton
Clayton Barbour
H. Barbour
Manitoba
A. Anderson
Winnipeg
Lockhart
Oakville Social Notes Highlight Town Events And Visitors
Oakville residents host and visit family members from Pittsburg and Pasadena. A Canique estate redecorating project draws attention along Lakeshore Road. Hockey team morale praised after a Masonic Hall banquet. School principal receives silver water pitcher for 25 years of service.
What you want to be shaping character and future
The article urges fixed ideals to guide daily actions and character. It argues that a clear ambition can curb temper and wrongdoing, shaping a boy toward self-control and civic virtue despite surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isill
What started the Grand Canyon
A quirky local line suggests the Grand Canyon’s origin with a Scotsman who misplaced a penny in a ditch. The item uses playful regional humor as a historical aside in a geology column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
Touching Bible Lesson Describes Job’s Sufferings
A young pupil recounts Job’s trials saying he first lost all cattle then all his children and finally lived alone in the desert with his wife. The classroom discussion highlights enduring faith amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Mother's Day Services at United Church of Canada
The Reverend Peele will lead the Mother's Day service at 11 00 a m with the topic Home Return. Special music by the Ladies Choir. A Sunday School and Bible class meet at noon. The evening service at 7 00 p m features The Man of the Hour with Meir's Choir. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
YBODY
Mother's Day Services At Knox Church Acton
Mother's Day events at Knox Church Acton include a morning service at 11 00 a m honoring mothers with a mother and daughter choir and a Sunday School and Congregation program. An evening program is planned with Young People leading and a welcome extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother and
Mother’s
ROOM TO RENT AND SALES ADS FROM ACTON REPRINT
A compilation of rental and sale notices including comfortable five room house on Bower Avenue, free garden seed offers from the Acton Relief Committee, rubber-tired buggy for sale, repairs and carpenter work, and various farm seed and equipment listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower Avenue
Alice McPherson
Frederick Street
Acton Relief Committee
J. McPherson
Acton
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Pinegrove
Crewson
Rockwood
Collegiate Vocational Institute
Vera Forsythe
Ella Wanless
Forsythe
Women’s Institute
Woodbridge
Edna M. Pearen
Dundas
Robert Croft
Thronto
Wm. A’ McCullough
E. F. McCullough
Ross Carton
St.George
Jedge
Ballinafad
Eden Mills
Limehouse
Burlington
Delux
Castile
J. W. Jones
Esse Acton
Patterson’s
Choice Porterhouse
Clark
OUR
J. Melvin Smith
Oakville
Sam McCain
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
E. S. Glassco
Sprice
Tuck
Applebe Nome
Navy Street
Gordon Lefebvre
Holyrood
Mims Kathleen Applebe
Pasadena
California
Vancouver
Canique
Lakeshore Road
R. G. Chambers
Masonic Hall
Dr. McClenahan
James Black
Murray Campbell
Colin Bannon
Florida
Fred Tizard
Tilly” Moore
Palmerston
Bank of Toronto
Pal . A. Springer Spaniel
Colbornie Street
Sanderson
Central Public School
Simmon
Graceline
Marshall
Snyder
Sani-Bilt
United Church of Canada
al Peele
Willow Stree
Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Manse
Wilow Girot
Free Press Office
Cook
Myrtle
Wm. Bullin
Atkinson
Bath
J. A. Smith
Ont
R. J. Kerr
A. McCaig
OHN Lightle
WM. Kelly
Barr’s
Joseph Stoves
Severinnsite
Reo
Stewart
Churchill
G. A. Smith, R. R
Court of Revision
Ontario
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