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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 10, 1934

Page

9

Sacrament Administered at Ebenezer United Church

Nassagoweya notes report the Sacrament administered last Sunday at Ebenezer United Church by Rev. M.S. Gandier. Rev. H. Mahoney of Underwood will preach for a call in Ebenezer Arkel and Eden Mills churches. Mother's Day service planned next Sunday. Delegates Alfred Wilson and Mrs Darby attended a Presbyterian field meeting in Guelph. Farmers report heavy fall wheat losses prompting reseeding with other grain.

Ebenezer United C. Gandier H. Mahoney Underwood Ebenezer Arkeil Eden Mills United Church Alfréd “Wilson W. Fr. Darby Women's Missionary Society Guelph Harvey John Simpson Tottenham

Campbellville Church Members Attend Knox Hamilton Convention

Members of the Womens Missionary Society of St David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville attended a convention in Knox Church Hamilton on Tuesday. Nearby visitors included Mr and Mrs T Snyder and family from Guelph Junction, Mr and Mrs N L Millis and Marie from Carlisle, and several others visiting relatives and attending services with local families and ministers.

Missionary Society of St David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville Knox Church Hamilton T. McPhail Charles Weir Burlington Frank McFarlane Toronto 8. Patterson

Women’s Institute Meeting Summaries and Local Visits

Sunday visitors from Kitchener Guelph and Marsville called on Mrs. Cooke and family. The Women’s Institute held its annual meeting with about twenty ladies. Mrs. Robertson presided and officers were elected. A motto reading and papers were presented, followed by a luncheon. School reports and top marks for March and April were listed for several classes and students.

M. Cooke Whaley Kitchener Miargares Cooke George Cooke Guelph Hugh Castleman Marsville Con Mc D. Stewart Annie Kirkwood J. Webb Women's Institute D. G. Robertson Jas. Vafi Norman Locker Emma Baldie E. N. Sunter Adra W. Robertson Jes. van Norman J. McCutcheon I. Scanlon P. Cooke Webb Grundy Jackson A. ‘Tansley M. R.miccutcheon Geo. Cooke Barber Currie Colitis V.blanche - McKinnon Lorena Locker Nellis Webb Edna Cooke Helen Robertson Dorothy MacKenzie Alvin Struthers Gordon Robertson Jean Peavey Iil Gordon Aitken George Locker George Robertson Grace Burrows Ti—Marle iAnderson Ray

Toronto Visitors Populate local social round

Grewson's Corners reports visits by Mr and Mrs Tolton and family of Toronto to Mr and Mrs Alex McDonald. Marshall and James McOsy return from Toronto. Mr Robert and Miss Annie Airdrie also home Sunday. Mrs Dean and son and Mrs Pitman visited Mr Tyler. Mother's Day service next Sunday at 11 held by two Salvation Army officers from Toronto. Alex Thompson visited in Toronto over the weekend.

Tolton Toronto Alex. McDonald Marshall James McOsy Robert Annie Airdrie R. McEachern John and Angus Mt. Forest Dean and Son Oalvation Army Alex Thompson

Ban nockburn April Report Highlights Student Scores

Ban nockburn School records April results with multiple pupils across grades Sr IV to Kindergarten achieving percentages from 10.3 to 87 percent. Notable names include Lloyd James 87 percent and Harold Roexe 82.7 percent. Kathleen M. Beckett is named as teacher.

Bannockburn School Sr. IV Betty Clarridge Jr. IV Jack Noble Sr. II Eileen Gordon Lawrence Anthony Kathleen M. Beckett

Local Visitors and Social Events In May Gatherings

Friends from Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Baily with Edward, Korman from Stirling called on village friends. Dr. and Mrs. McGuire of Simcoe visited Mrs. Tracy. The A Y P A banquet in Milton on May 1 featured Mr. Frank Jenkinson Elisabeth and Bill Bonathan. The Women's Institute met at Mrs. Tracy’s May 2 and a shower for Miss Jean Thompson and Mr. Jos Standish was held May 3 at the Town Hall.

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Horticultural Society Plans Show and Local News

Rockwood notes a meeting of officers and directors at the president’s home to plan the annual show for the last Saturday in August and to form a committee to canvass for members. The Sacrament was observed at United Church with Rev W J Taylor officiating. Parish events include preparatory services led by Rev A W Home. Residents relocating include Mr and Mrs Hepburn to Everton and Mr Gordon buying a Guelph Street residence.

The Horticultural Society George H. Bearen United Church W. J. Taylor A. W. Home Dublin Street Church Guelph James Hepburn Everton George Gordon A. Walker Guelph Street A. B. Root Alex. Marshall Peter Sim Marshall Root Fred Hamilton D. McKenzie Tiverton George Young G. Robertson Seaforth Angus Carter Dorothy W. T. Taylor C. Btar Niagara Falls N. Ye Jean’ Torrance Simcoe Johnston Hewat Edna M. Pearen Dimdas Everett E. LeViness Buffalo

Limehouse Women Institute Holds Busy Month and Festival

The Limehouse Women’s Institute met at Mrs Wim Mitchell’s Friday with strong attendance. Officers were mostly re-elected for 1934, a baby dresser prize went to Mrs Gowdy, and a large Milton Musical Festival featured 17 Limehouse youths winning medals in solo and choir events. Notable contests and a Presbyterian play accompanied by heavy regional traffic closed the week with school entries earning several art and health book honors. Next week, 14 more numbers compete as 24 entries are expected.

Women’s Institute Wim. Mitchell Milton Peter Co. Kennedy Toronto Limehouse Wilfred Johntaste Dorothy Johnson Isobel Stephanson Ms. Gowdy YP. A Stewarttown Bert Moore Lamont Mummery W. J. Roe Thornton E. Miller Guelph Elliot W. Gale Fen Limehouse School Wilfred Johmson Harry Deveraux Helen Devereaux Peggy Bmethurst Muriel Stephenson Harold Brown Gade Alex, Wright Gmacd

Georgetown Sets June First for Daylight Saving Time

Georgetown notes daylight saving begins the first Sunday in June. Dr Joseph Bxc Andrew and Mrs Boomer are mentioned among residents. Mr Alf McAn returns from Florida. Dr C V Williams recovering from surgery in Toronto expects to be home soon. Cemetery Board names Harry Savings caretaker at Greenwood Cemetery starting May 1. Bell Telephone Co upgrades Main Street by removing wires and poles as hydro lines will be moved to the rear of business blocks.

Georgetown Joseph BxcAndrew Boomer Alf Greenwood Bell ‘Telephone Co Herald

Lime house church board meets at Churchill United

A quarterly official board meeting at Churchill United Church held Monday with strong attendance from Grenwilliams Time House and Churchill. Ten new members were received at the 4 reception service. May 13th Mother’s Day and infant baptism services planned. Church work includes housecleaning gardening and seed field tasks amid crop losses from fall wheat and apple blight requiring reseeding.

Limehouse Charge Churchill United

Local Residents Visit and Notable Passing in Fergus

Hillsburg notes visitors from Stratford Guelph Road and Mimosa. Mrs Hutchinson’s daughter and Dr Hutchinson host Leeding operations nearby. Allan Small of Fergus dies after years of ill health and farm retirement, with Beatty Bros. among former employers.

W. E. ‘Armstrong Stratford R. E. Armstrong Guelph Road Jennie Hull Hutchinson Brampton Wm. Bailey B. Wilkinson Toronto Mclean Glamis Sask Allan Small Fergus Beatty Bros

Grass greening as farmers seek feed amid good week

The past week brought rain and warmth that revived grass and eased feed shortages for farmers. Local visits included Miss Bertha Gray and Maude Cheyne at their homes and families from Centre Inn and Caledon renewing acquaintances. The Church of Christ Young People presented The Noble Outcast at Mimosa United Church with music and an orchestra between acts. Margaret Gomerville visited Lorme Gregson for a few days.

Bertha Gray Maude Cheyne Chas. Booth Mae Frances Caledon Dougall Margaret Gomerville Lorme Gregson

Milton Township notes and early local incidents

Miltons town council settled a $294 claim for a fallen pedestrian on Victoria Avenue. Milton assesses a population of 1 749 and 78 dogs. Acton resident Marie Frank sues Philip Lastauk for 15 000 alleging criminal assault. Lastauk jailed awaiting hearing.

James Mann Exquesing Township A. I. MacNabb McNabb Chas, Jones Milton Bes ] Telfer Victoria Avenue Marie Frank Acton James Frank Philip Lastauk Lasteauk Miss Prank

Everton Women Institute elects officers at annual meeting

Everton Women Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs. Neil McLean’s home with President Mrs. W. H. Hortop in charge. Officers were elected including President Mrs. W. H. Hartop First Vice President Miss Jean McLean and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Thomson Stewart. The group planned a summer meeting with Eramosa Institute on May 21 in Everton Community Hall.

Everton Women's Institute Neil McLean W. H. Hortop Muriel Hortop Guelph Eramosa Institute Everton Jean McLean W. H. Hartop E. D. McPhedran Thomson J Stewart G. G. Robertson Percy Smith John Alton J. Alton W. Gouling Margaret Sunter M. Siree T. D. McCutcheon G. G.robertson A. Peavey 0. Parker Ww. Head Mirs. McPhedran Smith J. McLean W. Head Harold of Afr Harry

Btenog and Jonesome Banter About Love and Bachelorhood

A humorous exchange shows Btenog joking about romantic longing while Boss Ca, a confirmed bachelor, responds that he would miss stepping out with a partner. The quip highlights playful tensions over marriage and companionship.

Sea Foods Aid Goitre Prevention

A note on sea foods acting as a rich iodine source and helping prevent goitre. The article emphasizes fish as a key dietary measure to avoid iodine deficiency and related thyroid enlargement.

Notice on Dog Control By Law Enforcement Dates

Public notice outlines a by law requiring dog owners to keep animals from running at large during a specified period from June 16 to September 15. Owners are warned to comply with the provisions and keep pets confined during the dates indicated.

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