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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

5

Neighborhood News Highlights from Centre and Surrounding Areas

Miss Elizabeth Langan of Toronto spent the weekend at her home here. Mr and Mrs Frank Galloway and children of Burlington visited relatives Sunday. Kathleen Treanor of St Joseph Hospital Guelph came to town. Dr Dickie of Elora called on old friends. Mr KE Young recovering after surgery at St Josephs Hospital Guelph. Smith and Slane Ltd closing plant in Georgetown temporarily. Lions Club dinner featured G Qatner and Wm Dresden as guest speakers. Georgetown Porcelain Corp Ltd new plant locating in Georgetown expected to begin construction soon. Visitors included Rov and Mrs Aking in Daront. Residents attended Knox Players play in Erin. James Cree back to health after two weeks illness. Mrs Eri J Wright and others visited Soper home on 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 Ontonizer Canadian Nationial Institute Rov Aking Daronto Erin Knox Players Acton Pathe James Cree Eri. J. Wright Joan Dean Smith Mra Frank Yetman Voramto Iunday Mra. Soper W. Nossington Ware St. Andrew's College Barkatoon Sask Cyrus Lawrency Saskatchewan N. W Hall Milton Waterdown Doris M. Hews WR. Buckell Queen’s Own Rifles Band Ieader Hrampton Hornd Thomson Elgin Moore Nelson Township William O. Campbell

Workesher Club of Campdeville Annual Meeting Held

The Workesher Club of Campdeville met at Norrlah's Wall on a Tuesday evening. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Y McPhail and Secretary Frank Bill. A field day and garden party were planned for early summer and members noted a 51 member roster. Visitors from Toronto appeared at homes of local members and several locals were noted visiting relatives. multiple social calls and hospital updates were listed.

Workesher Club Norrlah Y. McPhail B. Adamson J. Roberts Ming Esther Wheellhan Bi Hamilton Hospital and Myre John Yoeattle Toronto W. J. Woll Yast A. Moore Als “McDonald Taylor Wood Crawford Cairns Nel Martin Campbell Lodge A. M Milgrove Lodge Alex. Campbell Curllilu W. J. Ell Wart. Crawford Murray Crawford Robert Eiliot Inglewood

Milton Ail Barton Heads to England for Two Month Trip

The article notes Milton Ail Barton a dairyman leaves last night for a two month visit to England. It mentions daylight saving adoption by the Gypsum Lime and Alabastine Company near Milton and lists several local residents with travel plans, education, or family events.

Ail Barton England Gypsum Milton David Anderson Glasgow Scotland Jie

Local Notes from Georgetown and District

Mrs. Limehouse under doctor care hopes for a quick recovery as spring weather arrives. Mr Gordon leaves for summer work at O A C Guelph after his recent marriage. Mr Pred McCartney and children from Queanetown return home to Georgetown after home quarantine. Presbyterian congregation hosts an event at Mr and Mrs John Newton’s home this evening. Miss Nelle Long of Georgetown marries Mr John Smith of Collingwood at the Parsonage Linehouse.

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

Ebeyrzer Church Ladies Aids Meet in Parlor

The Ladies' Aid and Women's Missionary Society of Ebeyrzer United Church held their monthly meeting in the church parlor on Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs A Darby and Mrs T Guniford from Wnatchbull. Community visits were noted in Tayerville Muskoka and Knatchbull with several local families visiting relatives. Elders were elected for Ebenezer United Church for three years. Mother's Day services are planned for next Sunday.

Ladies’ Aid and Women's Missionary Society The Ebeyrzer United Church Mirland Mra A. Darby Mra. T. Guniford Wnatchbull Langford Tayeville Muskoka Georgie Stokes Campbellville Knatchbull Harry Coulson John G. King Milton Sknatchbull Mesars John Marshall D. C. Campbell Ebenezer United Church Crude Smith Toronto George Michie Kniutchbull Bert Nightingale Orangevile Arthur Night- Sneale Wknatchbull

Sunday Services and Community Notes Across Guelph Area

The sacraments were observed at United Church with a large congregation. Rev W J Gallagher addressed the preparatory gathering. Local graduations, dances, and social events reflect a busy community scene. Condolences go to Mr and Mrs Yrunk Major on the death of their daughter. Car and road work updates along the Metre to Guelph highway note ongoing changes and progress.

United Chural W. J. Gallagher Chalmers United Church Guelph Marygaret McNabb Yrunk Norman Mecklachem Erin Township Presbyterian Church Board of Managers W. WH McCracken Margaret Cyril Andernon Mika McCutcheon W. McCracken Wetky Worn Tasit Weru Edna Mr. Pearen Dundas Loyd Murdo Munrn Guulph

Shining Way Cantata performed by Osprings and Everton church group

The cantata The Shining Way was presented Sunday evening at the Church of Oprilat by the Osprings choir and Everton church members. Attendees included Mrs Jackson visiting, Mrs Robertson and Mr Reynders visiting relatives, and others noted for local events.

Local Notices From Erin Hoy to Regina Visits

Community notices report residents visiting or visiting relatives across Erin Hoy Ohio Chudlph and Uramb ton. Purchases include May farm back of the village Uhr farm lot 11 conc 7 Erin township and repair of W m Full and W Cook real estate transfers. Health updates note My rod Wilgon at Guelph General Hospital and Minn Awnes Wart under doctor care.

Posesson W. Ital Mise Thy Urambton Mer Mire W. Full W. J. Cook Uhr Farm Erin ‘Township Vickers Mttle Regina Bosak W. Mull Rod Wilgon Guelph General Yf Minn Awnes O. Toure Toronto N. Pegelow Uwnanover Peelow Relatived Yate Walker Advocate

Public Auction in Esquesing on May Day 1001

L Davidson offers cattle and farming implements at public sale in Esquesing near Acton on Friday May 1 at 2 pm. The catalog includes Red Cow and several other cows with calves, steers, yearlings, and bred stock, plus Oxford sheep, pigs, and farm equipment. Payment terms include cash, or credit arranged through the Bank of Montreal Acton with a 6 percent rate.

Cale Jersey Oxford Oxford Ram Burke Yorksitire Robertson Acta Mihoellanhoux Hank Montreal Acton

Oakville News Roundup and Local Incidents

Mrs D Smith returns to St Jude rectory from California visit. Mrs W A Chisholm returns from Victoria BC and California after a lengthy holiday. King Construction Co starts work on Richard Johnson property near Toronto Hamilton highway. Mr Buvage, 85, suffers a broken rib in fall. W O Joyce property sold to K G Finlay of Toronto. Evelyn Salmstead leaves for European tour. Inspector M Van visits High School for spring inspection. Charles Austin Chitham and May Maud E Wott visit J Wilfott in Douglas Avenue. Legion watch drawing at Gregory Theatre. Laurly Chisholm wins.

D. Smith St. Jude California W. A. Chisholm Victoria King Constriction Co Oakville Ganado Industry Richard Johnson Toronto-Hamilton Buvage W. O. Joyce George Street Davin K. G. Finlay Toronto Finlay Evelyn Salmstead Inspector van Mide Ale Thgh Charles Austin Chitham Maud E Wott Nelson B. C J. Wlilfott Douglas Avenue Canadian Legion T Gregory Theatre Laurly Chisholm

Burlington sees weddings travels and retirements in town

Mr and Mrs Georgett Harris return home from their wedding trip. Dr A H Speers marks 40 years in Burlington practice. Mrs HL Paylor returns from Jacksonville. Spencer Amilth retires after 18 years at his stand. The canal bridge opens for traffic and river transport increases. Constables guard beach exits as crowds may be restricted after nightfall next Sunday.

Mra. Georgett Harris A. H. Speers Burlington Mra Smith Pecal Ghyatte

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Isabella Susan Taylor

Notice is given to creditors of Isabella Susan Taylor deceased of Crowsons Corners Bramons Township Wellington County that claims must be sent to Jeremiah Tillier Taylor Executor by May 20, 1931. After that date assets will be distributed to those entitled, with notice to claimants only. Toronto April 20, 1931. Lawyer Agnew for Executor. 43-3

Acton Nhe Carmnell Chamber P.M. Alt Porsorit N. Parmer Isabella Susan Taylor Crewsons Ion Wellington Olaima Ynabolla Busan Taylor Aald Crowsons Comers Bramons Theruto J Dall Toronto Jeremiah Tiller Taylor Crewnons Cornord Ontario Hotert GO Agnew Yarrister Streot Lorenzo 2 Bollettor

Mother's Day Service Schedule and Choir Music

The notice outlines a Mother's Day program with a 11.00 a.m. service featuring special choir music, Sunday School joining the congregation, and a 1.00 p.m. ministerial address. It notes a 12.00 a.m. dawn service and a 1.00 p.m. sermon with readings titled A Mother's Wages and Mine Mother of the Prince, plus a duett by two members of the Holy Musical Festival. Always Welcome.

Behool

Eight room bungalow by Lake Barry for rent or sale

To let good pasture and water supply. Apply George Robertson, rr no 25 concession 0 Nassagan. No use for sale. Seven room bungalow on Lake Avenue Acton with bath, old burner and modern conveniences. Garage, small barn and excellent lot. Beautiful shorefront home. owner moving from town.

Lake Avenue Acton Bath Barry , Lake

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