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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

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Neighborhood News Reflects Local Visits and Industry News

Mrs Elizabeth Langan of Toronto spent the weekend at her home here. Mr and Mrs Frank Galloway of Burlington visited relatives. Kathleen Treanor of St Joseph's Hospital Guelph was in town. Dr Dickie of Elora dropped by to see friends. KE Young, recovering at St Joseph's Hospital, anticipates returning home soon. Smith and Slane Ltd close Georgetown plant temporarily. Lions Club dinner hosted guests G 2 Quatar and Wm F Dresden. Georgetown Porcelain Corp. plans soon to begin operations after attracting inquiries. Rov Mr and Mrs Aking visited Loronto. Many attended Erinvan to see the Enox Players. James Cree, recently ill, is improving at home. Mrs Eri J Wright and Joan and Jean Smith visited Mr and Mrs Soper's Sunday.

Elizabeth Langan Toronto Frank Galloway Burlington Kathleen Treanor Nursing Star T. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Smith & Slane Ltd Georgetown Lions Club G. 2. Quatar Onnirer Canadian National Institute Bind Wm. FP Dresden Ontario Georgetown Porcelain Corporation Limited Aking Loronto Erin Acton Pathe James Cree Eri. J. Wright Joan Jean Smith Mra Frank Yetman Familly Voramto

Workesher Club Annual Meeting in Campdellville Village

The Workesher Club of Campdellville held its annual meeting at Norrlah's Wall on a Tuesday evening. Officers elected include President Y McPhail and Secretary Frank Will. membership reported at fifty one with plans for a field day and garden party in early summer. Visitors from Toronto and local residents dropped by. other notes mention hospital progress and local social visits.

Workesher Club Norrlah Y. McPhail BE. Adamson Beervetary Frank Will EB. Cairns J. Gilmour Mitchell W. Redding J. Kennedy R. Laking MM. McPhail Mixa Jean MecFhail Afisa Estelle Ne Toronto Gerald Richards Toronto, Also At the Home of Mr. J. Roberts Exther Wheellhan Hamilton Hospital Join Heattle W. J. Woll Yast A. Moore Als “McDonald Taylor Messrs Wood Crawford Cairns Nel Martin Campbell Lodge

Local notices and travel plans from Milton to Scotland

Milon AIL Barton a dairyman left last night on a two month trip to England. The Gypsum Lime and Alabastine Company adopts daylight saving time. David Anderson left for Glasgow Scotland for a well earned vacation. Wossington Ware recently graduated in theology at St Andrew's College Barkatoon Sask expects to be home in a few days. Cyrus Lawrency of Saskatchewan visits brothers in Sheridan after several weeks in Florida. Planning a three months trip to Palestine. Kilbride Institute and families enjoyed a social event hosted by Mountain Union Womens Institute. Mr and Mrs Lorne Peacock spent time in Chicago at their uncle J J Puachek's home. Rev Wolace Kaye of Mansewood returned to England after his father's death. An estate of 8310 left by Charlotte Alice Baker Waterdown with probate granted. Doris M Hews inherits the entire estate. Milton residents resume weekly band practice led by KR Buckell. Judgment for 400.40 and costs awarded to Elgin Moore against William O Campbell over a lumber partnership dispute.

Wossington Ware St. Andrew's College Barkatoon Sask Cyrus Lawrency Saskatchewan N. W O. A. Lawrence Sheridan Florida Mountain Union Women’s Institute Kilbride Institute Sall Milton Champion Lorne Peacock Chicagoy J. J. Puachek Wolace Kaye Mansewood England Nips Charlotte Alice Baker Waterdown Doris M. Hews Inherlie Waitate KR. Buckell Queen’s Own Rifles Band Toronto Ieader Hrampton Horid Thomson Elgin Moore Nelson Township William O. Campbell Burlington Athy Lumber Businens

Georgetown Chronicle Social Notes and Local Marriages

Mrs. Limehouse remains under a doctor’s care with hopes for a quick spring recovery. Mr Gordon secures summer work at the O A C in Guelph after a successful season. Mr Pred McCartney and family return to Georgetown from QueANetown amid home quarantine. Presbyterians host a Kocla evening at the Newtons. Miss Nelle Long of Georgetown marries Mr John Smith of Collingwood at the Parsonage Linehouse.

Doughty Gordon Fatherland Maninationn Guelph Pred McCartney Queanetown A. Meredith Georgetown Myx John Newton Nelle Long Myr John Smith Collingwood Linehouse

Community Notes From Ebeyrzer United Church

The Ladies' Aid and Women's Missionary Society met in the church parlor on Tuesday afternoon. Funeral attendance included Mrs Langford’s relative in Haysville Muskoka. Elders John Marshall and D C Campbell were elected for three years at Ebenezer United Church. Mothers Day services planned for next Sunday. Various locals from Knatchbull Orangeville and Milton were noted as visiting or traveling over the weekend.

Ladies’ Aid and Women's Missionary Society of The Ebeyrzer United Church Mirland Mra A. Darby Mra.t. Gungford Wnatchbull Langford Haysville Muskoka George Stokes and Familly Campbellville George Michie Kniutchbull Bert Nightingale Orangeville Arthur Nightneale Knatchbull

Local church notes and community events in Guelph area

Sunday services at United Church. preparatory sermon by Rev W J Gallagher of Chalmers United. Miss Margaret McNabb graduates from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute. Nursing graduate D De Gray attends YWCA dance. Sympathy extended to Frank Major on daughter Amelia Meckachem's death in Erin Township. Various social and family visits noted including Rev W H McCracken and Mrs McCracken and Margaret at a dinner in Guelph. Worn Tasit presbytery wedding attended. Misse Croft attends funeral of Amelia Wirge, Burgesses. Townites listed visiting and traveling to Dundas, Brampton, Simcoe, Toronto, Stratford, Seaforth and Goderich. highway work between Guelph and area progressing.

United Church W. J. Gallagher Chalmers United Church Frank Major Norman Meckachem Erin Township Presbyterian Church Board of Managers W. H McCracken Margaret Cyril Andernon Guelph Mike McCutcheon W. McCracken Worn Tasit Mises Croft Amelia Wirge Burgesses Edna Dorothy Roth Mckeewh Mary Me Joy Everton Angus Carter Seaforth Goderich Her A. Dyer Murdo Munrn Guulph

The Shining Way Cantata at Everton Church

The cantata The Shining Way was performed Sunday evening in the Church of Oblat by the Osprings choir and Everton church members. Mrs Jackson visited at the church of her daughter Mrs G G Robertson. Mr W P Roynders stayed a few days with his aunt at Fork Burwell. Mink Lucy Underwood visited Guelph last week. Mr and Mrs John MacCutcheon Wilbert and Mrs G G Robertson and Mrs D Jackson attended the funeral of the late W I Rowan at HW Masbury on Monday.

Church of Oblat Osprings Everton Church Jackson Ute G. G. Robertson W.P. Roynders Fork Burwell Mink Lucy Underwood

Local Social Notes From Erin and Surrounding Areas

Erin Roy Hedden of Ohio visits Mr and Mrs J A Stephens and Mrs Hush and Mrs A Honma spend the weekend with friends at Hromptin. Mr and Mrs Muuy of Chudlph visit Mr W A Campbell. Warrenlis buys the May farm behind the village and takes possession. W J Cook buys Uhr ture lot in Erin township and moves in. Miss Agnes Wurt under doctor care in Toronto area. Inte Walker injures hand in wringer accident at a power washing machine.

W. Ifall Urambton W. J. Cook Uhrture Erin Possesion Vickers Litle Regina Bosak W. Mull Fred Wilgon Guelph General Tinguut Agnes Wurt O. Toure Toronto N. Pegelow UW Hanover Pegelow Pegelow Returning With Him After Spending A Week With Relatives, Mins Walker Advocate

Public Auction Sale Notices and Livestock Share List

We. LL. DAVIDSON to sell by Public Auction on Lot 1 Second One Esquesing adjoining Acton on Friday May 1st 1907 at two o'clock sharp. Livestock and farm goods include numerous cows with calfs at foot, steers, yearlings, sheep, sows and boars, bred and fresh stock from prizewinning lines, with farm implements and pots, drills, plows, and ridges. Terms cash with credit on purchases over months. discounts for cash and Montreal bank draft approved.

We. LL. Davidson Esquesing Acton Tolsten Helfern Calvin Wall Jersey Oxford Oxford Ram Burke Yorksmire F. Robertson Acta Mihoellanhoux Rinset Dooley Howe Drink of Montreal Adta

Oakville Notes Wide Range of Local Happenings

Mrs D Smith returns to St Jude s rectory from California and Mrs W A Chisholm returns from Victoria BC after months away. King Construction Co starts work on Toronto Hamilton highway property for Heaters Ganado Industry. Mr Sauvage suffers broken ribs in an accident at home. Joyce property at 66 George Street sold to K G Finlay of Toronto and Finlay plans alterations. Evelyn Stormstead on European tour. Inspector M Van visits High School to finish spring inspection. A list of neighbors visits J W Elliott on Douglas Avenue. Live watch draw by University Post Canadian Legion held at Gregory Theatre. Laurin Chisholm wins.

Mra. D. Smith St. dJude's California W. A. Chisholm Victoria The King Constriction Co Oakville Ganado Industry Richard Johnson Toronto-Hamilton Sauvage W. O. Joyce George Street Garlond Charles Austin Chitham May Maud Eliott Nelson B. G J. WE. Eliott Douglas Avenue Canadian Legion T Gregory Theatre Lauriy Chisholm

Burlington News Highlights Local Moves and Canals Opening

Mr and Mrs George Yt Harris return from wedding trip. Dr A H Speers begins 40th year in Burlington. Mrs HL Paylor returns from Jacksonville. A Spencer Amilth grocer retires after 18 years at present stand. Bridge at canal opens boosting traffic. canal and buses now run to city. Special constables at beach outskirts to restrict heavy traffic after and before next Sunday. Nearby plants and east works unaffected.

George Harris A. H. Speers Burlington HL ‘Paylor Boach Jacksonville Florida Amilth Mhursday Smith

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Isabella Susan Taylor

Notice is given under the Stops Act that all persons with claims against Isabella Susan Taylor late of Crowsons Corner Ontario deceased must send particulars to Jeremiah Tiller Taylor Executor at 230 Way Street Lorento Bollettor by May 20 1931. After that date distribute assets among those entitled based on notices received. Datad at Toronto April 20 1931. Attorney for Executor AGNEW YARRISTER 230 Way Street Lorento 2 Bollettor

Acton Ig Council Chamber Ynnbolla Busan Taylor Aald Crowsons Cormera Bramons Theruto Toronto Jeremiah Tiller Taylor Crewnons Cornard Ontario Hetert GO Agnew Yarri

Mother's Day Service and Music at Congregation

Sunday May 10 features a Mother's Day service with special music by the choir. Sabbath School begins around 10 40 a m and the minister invites everyone to attend. A second service at 1 00 p m includes "A Mother's Wages" and "Mie Mother of the Prince" with a duet by two soloists. Always welcome.

Behool Choly

To Let Good Pasture Home on Lake Avenue Acton

For sale and rent a seven room bungalow on Lake Avenue Acton with veranda bath modern conveniences, garage, small barn, and a fine lot on the shore of Barry Lake. Owner leaving town, no longer needed. George Robertson contact RR No. 25 Concession 0 Nassagaw.

Lake Avenue Acton Barry , Lake

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