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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
4
Sunday Visitors and Church Services Noted at Local Home
Crewsons Corners residents hosted visitors on Mother's Day including Mr. and Mrs. E Legsworth Acton Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Plummer and Bobby Rockwood Mr. and Mrs. Jack Airdrie and children visiting Lieub Myrtle Graham Oax ville. Church services were held Sunday morning at 1100 standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McBain
E. Legsworth
Acton
Fraser Plummer
Bobby
Rockwood
Jack Airdrie
Myrtle Graham
Oaxville
Local visitors and travel to Royal Oak funeral
Ballina and Preston families of Glen Williams visited Mrs. John Harding on Sunday. Jos Yeomans has recovered from a week-long ailment. Grace Dampler of Everton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shortill. Kate Murray and Masales family and sons of Acton visited Mrs. Soper. Wm Allan and Herb Allan of Brampton and Acton travelers motored to Royal Oak Michigan on Friday for Mrs. James Allan funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Allan
Brampton
Herb
Allan and
Freddie
Acton
Royal Oak
Michigan
James “Allan
Burlington News Briefs and Appointments
Mr Hugh B Gilbert formerly of the Hamilton Herald and resident of Roseland joined the Toronto Globe on Monday. Rev and Mrs Finlay Matheson hosted Dr Frederick Dawson and daughter Elizabeth from Maple Creek for the weekend. John Moodle departed Quebec for England aboard the Empress of Australia and will sail back on the Queen Mary next month. Mrs Oswald Stanley of Montreal visited town before sailing again on the Empress of Australia for an extended stay in England. A grass fire at Water Street and the Guelph Line prompted the fire brigade to respond about 4 30 pm Monday. Burlington to close to transient quarters on Friday for the summer months, ending on Wing 1st. Transient numbers decline with better weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh- B- Gilbert
Hamilton Herald
Roseland
Toronto Globe
Frederick Dawson
Elizabeth
Maple Creek
Gask
Finlay Matheson
Mgr
John ‘Moodle
Quebec
England
Oswald Stanley
Montreal
Pire
Water Street
Guelph
Burlington
End of the Lane Delightful in St David’s Church Play
Week end visitors from Milton and Guelph fill social page notes. Mrs Currie hosts as Dutt’s Church choir presents The End of the Lane at St David’s with a large audience. Local residents attend visits, family news, and church events across Milton Galt Toronto and Preston.
Bannockburn School April Report and Community Tribute
The Bannockburn School monthly report lists student percentages across grades from Sr IV to Primary with names such as Lloyd James Irma Watson Edith Denny Harald Roszel and Helen Sprowl. A gathering at Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Evans home honored them with a presentation and piano solo plus a reading of a heartfelt address from Miss E Russell wishing happiness prosperity and God s blessing in the year to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn School
Lloyd James
Irma Watson
Edith Denny
Jette Roszel
Harald Roszel
Wikson -Gorton
Tipe Clarence Denny
Br. I
Lola Watson
Jackie “Gorton
Alex. ‘Narsle
Pr. A
Eileen Gordon
L—Maes Sprowl
Helen Sprowl
Francks Fitzpatrick
Eligworth Evans
Annie Cree
Burgess
David Russell
Mias E. Russell
Mrs. Ellsworth Evans
Wil
Ellsworth
Moffats honored by Knatchbull neighbors at home gathering
A large Knatchbull community gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Moffat on Thursday April Seth. An address by Arthur Diamond praised their church and neighborhood contributions and hoped they prosper in their new venture. Gifts included two chairs and a table with a short program and lunch to follow. Community notices mention church services, a Old Boys Union Jubilee plans for July first, and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene and
Duncan
Lfe
Tyra Wilson
Florence Campbell
Cameron Ramshaw
Clarencea Wilson
Moffat
Aing Wong
Mr. Crosby
Aberfoyle
Kebanover United Church
R. W.gomerville
den Milla
Moorsfield Unital
Nasanagweya
Aid
A .Bullen
Nivsigaweya
Nelson Anderson
Nussagauweya
D. H. Young
Brookville
Ile
Milton Battle of the Boyne celebration planned in Brampton
Local Brampton calendar notes a July 11 celebration of the Battle of the Boyne. Visitations include Milton residents Mr and Mrs Edward Mayes and their son Jack from Walkerton. The Engaged couple Laura Beatrice Pescock and William Kenneth Spence announce plans to marry May 16 at the Pescock home. Doctor G P Hogers spoke on Canadian education ideals at the Canadian Club last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pescock
Campbellville
Laura Beatrice
Wiliam Kenneth Spence
Champion
Rockwood Congregation Supper and Recital Highlights
In Rockwood last Wednesday the Presbyterian Church held a well attended supper followed by a varied program led by Mrs. James Gray. The evening featured solos and readings, with Rev W W G Bennie delivering a reply and brief addresses from session members. Saturday saw former Rockwood boy Frank Guild, now John Rockwood in New York, perform a high order recital at Town Hall for the Public and Continuation School, with participation from Miss Annie Jolliffe's pupils and Mgr Herbert Goode on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
James ¥. Gray
August Young
Frances Menshl
George 7
Muriel Gray
Sy Mee Jolie
Tago
Rockwood
Town Hall
Frank Guild
New York
Guild
John Rockwood
Annie Jolliffe
Mgr
Herbert Goode
Stin Clare Tharris
Giuelph
Toronto
United Church Young People's Society
Christian Fellowship Committees
Ruby McPherson
W. J. Taylor
Gerald Clemens
Havel Dennis
R. N
Halleybury
Miss Dennis
Guelph General Hospital
Estern University
London
W. T. Smith
Hinrishts
Mr. Smith
James Gray
Cleveland
Ohio
David D. Gray
David B. Noyce
Pred MacArthur
Guelph
James Douglas
Ine
Eramosa
Misa Jean Vorrance
Simose
Johnatan Hewat
Doris Royce
D. Puttersyh
Hathleen Lynch
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mia
Murdo Munro
Hamilton
Frad Day
Woodstock Callegiate
Misa Kubhlech Oakes
Call
Orville Garrell
Port Credit
Crantford
Limehouse News Circles Community Moves and Events
Limehouse residents report family moves to new homes including The Dolly and Ed Beerman’s vacated house while renovations resume at the corner house. Toronto trips to welcome relatives, school trips to St Lawrence landmarks, church and presbytery activities, and plans for social events reflect a busy village season. The Georgetown Choral Society draws crowds for a season finale and Dr. Kagawa’s visit to Guelph next week earlier sparks Limehouse interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Knight
Kirkpatrick
Sam Gisby
Toronto
British Columbia
Gordon Walker
Iitle
Dorothy
Belmont
Ing
Alater
Wright
Harding Price
Amehouse
G. Walker
Stephenson
M. S
United Church
Appleby
Georgetown
G. L Stephenson
George Taylor
Limehouse
Dr. Kagawa
Japan
Guelph
Community Notes From Eden Mills and Nearby
Eden Mills and surrounding areas report summer plans as the Stevensons head to Cobden. Guelph visitors callers include Moodle Dredge Ruskin. Presbyterian Ladies meeting hosted by Mrs Herb Gilbertson featured prayer, readings, auctions and refreshments. Local events: Four Camera Club dance, Women’s Institute euchre and dance. Condolence extended to the Durrows family of Guelph. Miss Isabel Lowrie returns to Guelph OAC. Burton place changes. Towle Wright family visiting. a severe storm damaged a hydro pole near John Marshall’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Stevenson
Little von
Cobden
A. Moodle
Nathan Dredge
Frank Ruskin
Guelph
W. Croft
Ald
Herb. Gilbertson
Mine
J. Milne
J. D. Lowrie
J. Wilson
William Early
Isabel Lowrie
O.ac
Afira
A. Mitchell
Burton Place
J.D. Lowrie
Michigan
U. S
Grover Gallagher
The
Four Camera Club
Women's Institute
Towle Wright
Toronto
J. Wright
Albin Durrows
Mr. Burrows
Afesara
Wesley
Albert Durrows
Viorenca Lowria
Campbellville
Bir
John Marshall
Moose River Heroes Endorse Carhartts After Rescue
Moose River miners who joined the rescue received new Hamilton Carhartt union made Overalls. Yack Simpson and George H Morrell praised Carhartt quality noting miners rely on durable workwear for hard tasks. The presentation covered overalls and accessories for all rescued miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yack Simpson
George H. Morrell
Moose River
Hamilton Carhartt
Hamilton Carhartt Manufactures Limited
Toronto
Carhartt
Saya Jack Simpson
Morrell
For Rent Five Room House on Bower Avenue
Immediate possession with five rooms for rent on Bower Avenue. Apply Mrs Alice Macpiterson Frederick Street. Phone 973 W. Good prices paid for horses injured cattle or any suitable meat. Phone promptly and woe will pay charges of meat must be secured immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower Avenue
Alice Macpiterson
Frederick Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Ballina
Martha Reid
Milton
Mie
Gertrude Currie
Dutt
St. David’s Church
Afiss
Dorothy Lamb
Lillian McPhail
Janes McMurray
Galt Hospital
Oan
Alex. McPhee
Andrew Allen
P. Garratt
Wheelshon
Esther
Jack
Detroit
Nevert Myles
St. David's Church
Annie MacCurdy
Wingham
J. Peacock
Laura Peacock
Miles Barbara Snyder
Laura
Miss Peacock
Abr
Crawford Mahon
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Dr. Gilmour
Orvilla Peer
Misa Grice Pace
Cornwall
D. Shuert
Spening
Witer—L
Ladies' Aid
Alexander Moore
Wedhawesday
J. HK. Muahow
Wooten
Bannockburn
K. M. Beckett
Friends Bannockburn Women's Institute
Clarence ‘Wilson
Cameron Slamaitaw
Artivor Diamond
Steve Norrie
Ed. Beerman
Eden Mills
Jack Simpson
George Morrell
B. D. Rachlin
Carroll
Norton Motors
Jenny Lind
Peek-Frean Biscuits
Fiom London, Engla
Mesloge
Quaker Rasp. Com
Jam Tee
Bellington
Wmclaisen
Botter
M&w
Ilesie
Church of Canada
Roev. BE
J. Elvin’ Gambin
Unity Men's Club
Presbyterian Knox
Bennir, M
Ministe Manse
Willow Street
Mother
Nolte
Acton Creamery
Moore
Main Street
Morton
M, Ley
P. O
Frank Holmes
Ase Kerr
Vannatter Fox
Aorco Parma
Linndsay
Ontario
Lindsay
Ont
R. J. McPrimuson
Police
W. T. Patterson
R. D
Wyndham
Lebrews
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