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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

4

Community Notes From Crewsons Corners

Mrs John Brown is on the sick list and we all hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Annie Airdrie of Georgetown visited the Corners on Sunday. Asa Johnson of New York who kept store here years ago called on friends Sunday afternoon. An illustrated lecture The Life of Joseph by Bert Harris of Erin drew a good crowd at the Community Church on Tuesday. The Path Mission services by Miss Calfis and Miss Scholary continue nightly at eight, with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

John Brown Annie Airdrie Georgetown Asa Johnson New York Joseph Bert Harris Erin Palth Mission

Mrs Gibson's Death Sheds Light on Hillsburg Family

The community mourns Mrs George Gibson who died of a heart attack on Saturday. She leaves her father James McBeth, husband, and four children. Condolences flow to the bereaved family as neighbors recall a life of health till the sudden event.

GL. Bessey Bar Wiliam Wessey Will Rathbun Hillsburg Snd Wil Cheyne Jack Halliday Orton George Cutting George Gibson Muriel Margaret Bryan Lancelot Cheyne Mya Jas WeCann Guelph H.W. Church

Funeral for Barrie Murrie Draws Large Community Turnout

The funeral service for the late Barrie Murrie was held at the Presbyterian Church with large crowds, led by Rev. Samuel Johnston and Rev. W. J. Taylor. Interment followed at Rockwood Cemetery. The community extends sympathy to Mrs. John Bunter, Mrs. W. Forester, and Murrie’s four brothers.

Barrie Murrie Presbyterian Church Samuel Johnston W. J. Taylor United Church Johnston Harold Errat Arnold Sunter Norman Mckenzie Albert Gray Rockwood Cemetery Mr. Mutrie John Bunter W. Forester Vernon B.C George Grand, Valley Thomas Andrew Joseph Regina Sask Iris John Mintsie Wilder Toronto Airy. Johnston Wm. Royce Wm. Bolton Porgus Fred Osborne Toy Day University of Toronto Evelyn Praren Fred Bay Hamilton Fred Clark St. Catharines and Sys Craig Wallace Rhaod Weatherston Fred Smith

Erin Drury ill. Belfountain school closed. local items

Erin Mr John Drury Belfountain the veteran schoolmaster is ill and confined to his room. His school is closed. Mr Andrew Hunter has planted peas early and expects early greens. Dr H Gear administered diphtheria prevention treatments to children at the school. E George James and son Ivor of Toronto bought Farm Job 2on in Erin Township and took possession. A Caledon delegation led by Reeve Sam Kannawin urged McQueston to build a new highway from Erin to Orangeville via Alton.

John Drury Belfountain Andrew Hunter H. Gear MOL E. George James Ivor Toronto Job Erin Township Caledon Township Reeve Sam Kannawin McQueston Erin Caledon Orangeville Alton Advocate

Eden Mills Young Peoples' Union Meeting Recaps

The Eden Mills Young Peoples' Union held a gathering at the Argo home in Guelph with missionary convener Miss Helen McPhail in charge. Rev. G Johnston spoke, Mire W Bridie won a prize, and a gratitude note to Mr. and Mrs. Argo followed along with plans and a token of esteem.

Young Peoples’ Union Ross Argo James Street Guelph Helen McPhail Bridle 3. Johnston Johnston Mire W. Bridie Ross Auro Moss Argo Bear Ross Helen Eden Mills Young People’s Union Guelph Eden Mille Young People's Union

Lightweight coronets made for Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose

Two lightweight coronets specially crafted for Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose for their parents May 12 coronation ceremony.

Elizabeth Margaret Rose George VI Queen Elizabeth

Oakville Elects Sam Clarke Club President

Sam Clarke was elected president of the Oakville Lawn Bowling Club at its annual meeting in the Council Chambers on Friday evening. Fourteen days in full without the option of fine was the sentence given to George C. Burton of Fort Erie for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Mrs DOT, president of St Jude's Mothers Union, presented Mrs HLOV Barber with a silver tray for her silver wedding anniversary in a crowded church. Rev L W S Broughall conducted a service for the dedication of the new organ at St Jude's Church on Sunday morning. Men prepared and served at the Coronation Banquet hosted by St John's United Church for the Indies on Thursday evening in the gymnasium.

Sam Clarke Oakville Lawn Bowling Club George C. Burton Fort Erie Dot St. Jude's Mothers’ Union Hlov. Barber Barber Racord Star

Milton Agricultural Society Directors' Meeting Sets Pair Event

The Halton Agricultural Society held a directors meeting on Milton night to plan this year's Pair event. A storm uprooted a large tree Wednesday night last week punching two holes in Trinity Anglican Church Port Credit roof. Engaged: Jessie McCrancy to John D Duncan of Vancouver. wedding late May. Eleanor Marjorie Linham to Donald Gordon to be married in June. A tree fell on April 21 near Milton blocking the second line. two cars escaped serious injury.

Halton Agricultural Society Mion Trinity Anglian Port Credit Charles W. Martin Jessie McCrancy John D. Duncan John Duncan Vancouver Clifford Linham Milton Eleanor Marjorie Donald Gordon W. J. m. Liddell Beamsville Ont Champion

Ebenezer Church inaugurates Hydro Electric lighting system

Special service at Ebenezer United Church in Nassagaweya drew a large crowd for the Hydro Electric lighting system inauguration. Rev. Atkinson of Carlisle United Church delivered an inspiring sermon. Kitchewier male quartet sang four selections. A Monday concert by local talent pleased the attendees. The church presented Malcolm Moffat with an address, a chinga cabinet and a glass cake plate. Rev. Clark chaired. Marjory Gandier read the address. AMfoffYav thanked all in a brief reply. Social time followed. Harry Hing and family of Lowville and Harlan Wilson of Nassagaweya visited relatives in Knatchbull and Galt.

Ebenezer United Church Atkinson Carlisle United Church Kitchewier Ebeneger United Church Malcolm Moffat Mr. Clark Marjory Gandier Messrs A. Diamond Elias Easterbrook Tyra Wilson Amfoffyav Harry Hing Lowvile Knatchbull Harlan Wilson Naossagaweya Galt

Everton Young People Meet Studies Africa Mission Work

The Everton Young People’s Society held a monthly missionary meeting in the church with about forty attendees. Mr McLeod led the review of Africa’s mission fields and Congo Disciple missions while Miss Grace Dampler and others spoke on native African workers.

Everton Young People’s Society McLeod Africa Congo Grace Dampler Martin Switver Dorothy Church Norman McLeod Native Missionary Workers of Africa Everton Airst John Alton Anna Jackson

Limehouse Girls Lookout Club Plans Concert and Anniversary

The Limehouse Girls Lookout Club held a Saturday meeting at Mrs Wm Mitchell's. They planned a future concert and an anniversary in July with Miss Willa Price giving a solo. A charity lunch followed. Various residents visited family and friends around Limehouse and nearby towns.

Lookout Club Wm. Mitchell Willa Price Helen McGowan Cookstown Ro .Marshall Unett Limehouse Wm. Greig Crantford A. Hae Camily Toronto Follett Familly D. M. Robertson Masson Wronto

Peet Muscat Festival crowns Burlington master Paul Campbell

Burlington youth Paul Campbell wins a gold medal in the open class for boys at the Peet Muscat Festival in Brampton on Wednesday night. John Wallace suffers a broken leg playing feverish frog with school mates at Central School last Thursday. Kenneth Scott W A Emery and Mrs Hubbard return from Lakeland Florida with a winter report. J A Emerson also arrives. John Marshall, a transient, is jailed for a month at Afton on vagrancy charges after being found intoxicated on Elizabeth Street. Thieves raid Locust Street properties, stealing from Truce Coulton and James Sinclair while Lloyd Utter and Br Humphrey lose a pair of shoes. Staffon County Garage Operators Association meets at Queen's Hotel to discuss matters and view a car equipment demonstration by B Manufacturer.

Paul Campbell Brampton John Wallace Coll S. R. Wallace Central School Kenneth Scott W. A. Emery Wubbard Lakeland Florida J. A. Emerson

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