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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
4
Milton church welcomes new pastor and timing changes
Rev. A B Irwin of Alliston accepts call to St Pauls United Church Milton and starts July 1. The town remains on standard time. Holmes couple, married April 27, returned from Niagara Falls and Montreal. Halton Presbytery met at Milton United Church with about twenty attendees, planning May meetings in Carlisle and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Robertson Co
A. B. Irwin
Alliston
St. Paul's
Niagara Falls
N. x
Rochester
N. Y
Montreal
Halton
Presby‘terial
United Church
Milton
Mys
Aitkin
Ballinafad
Carlisle
Acton
Garden party plans announced by St. Davids Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of St. Davids Church met Tuesday to finalize arrangements for their annual garden party to be held on the church grounds in June. Also noted were several visits from out of town, a Mother's Day service conducted by Rev. Co G Jones, and local residents visiting or holidaying in Campbellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Eisley
Toronto
David ‘Hubbert
J. K. Mahon
Mary Moore
R. N
Edith ‘Dewar
Milton
Esther Wheelihan
Everton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Events
Acton residents Mr and Mrs Fred McCutcheon and sons joined relatives for Sunday gatherings. Guelph visitors visited Ospringe and Mimosa families. Mother's Day observed at Church of Christ with a program led by Rev J P McLeod. Everton Women’s Institute held annual meeting electing new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCutcheon
Acton
Alvin McCutcheon
Townline
John McCutcheon
Elmer Awrey
Elgin
Ivan
Guelph
W. Usherwood
G. G. Robertson
Lloyd
Norman Jackson
Mimosa
Charles Head
Horron
Familly
Clarence Horton
Rockwood
Horton
T. J. Reed
Thompson
Margaret
Toronto
Misses Reed
G. G
T. D. McCutcheon
Helen Robertson
Jean Alton
Everton
Women’s Institute
Institute
W. Peavey
Percy Smith
W H. Hartop
Lucy Usherwood
Jean McLean
Wi'l Head
Jean ‘McLean
Win Fpeavoy
George Young
McPhedran
Rockwood Echoes Mother's Day and Local News
Rockwood observes Mother's Day in churches. Mrs. W. H. Jago mourned in North Bay. Mrs. Milroy led Presbyterian services in Rockwood. Mrs. Talbot sells Main Street home and plans to move to Guelph. Several visitors noted from Mimico Brampton Dundas Simcoe Buffalo and Toronto. Field injured in car crash on Georgetown Acton road. baby custody planned. United Churches district meeting held with a Sunday School banquet and a mission address on Thibet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jago
North Bay
Rockwood
Mary Robert Milroy
Hamilton
Presbyterian
Thos. Talbot
Main Street
Wm. J. Gordon
Wil
Guelph
Rutherford Hewat
Alex Munro
Mimico
Georgetown
Acton
N. H. Black
Kriger
Field
United Churches
United Church
Thibet
Sudden Death of William B Lewis Shocks Erin Community
William B Lewis died Friday at Guelph General Hospital after a serious illness. Born near Dunsford, he lived 45 years on the Lewis Homestead in Erin Township and farmed on Lot 17 Concession 2. He was a member of Coningsby United Church. Interment was in the family plot at Dunsford. Survived by two brothers and five sisters. one brother preceded him. Funeral held at McNiven's and conducted by Rev Foreman. Mother's Day observed at local Presbyterian Church. The May Women's Institute meeting elected officers and held contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam B. Lewis
Guelph General Hospital
Dunsford
Emily Township
Erin Township
Coningsby
W. Peascoe
Saskatoon
Sask
T. Taylor
Lindsay
D. Robinson
Brooklin
W. MacGregor
Bobcaygeon
H. Bate
Toronto
A. Chisholm
Fort Erie
S.mclean
W. McCutcheon
Rockwood
Roy Hindley
Frederick Early
Brampton
D. G. Robertson
Gladys Carter
Guelph
G. G. Robertson
Everton
Women's Institute
Ada Currie
J. van Norman
Florence Cooke
F. Brydon
B. McKinnon
G.cooke
H. Castleman
W. Robertson
Nellie Allkens
W. McKenzie
J. Struthers
M. Cooke
Community events in Georgetown and Streetsville
The Local Council of Women held an afternoon tea at Mrs Nodwell to raise funds for the Georgetown pool. Miss Lilian L Howard earned a B A at Queen's University. The W C T U Silver Medal Contest drew many district students to Georgetown Baptist Church. The ordination of Rev Ross K Cameron at St Andrew's Presbyterian, Streetsville, drew a large crowd with remarks from Rev G M Dunn and Rev J Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Women
Daisie Whitmee
Guelph General Hospital
Georgetown, Baptist Church
Georgetown
Prith
Ross K. Cameron
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Streetsville
G. M. Dunn
W.—T
Crews ons Corners Weekend Visits Reported
Mr and Mrs John Bennett and Mr and Mrs John Bilton spent Sunday with relatives at Guelph. Mr Tyler visited Stayner over the weekend and reports roads in bad condition and seeding only starting. Mrs Dean and her mother and Master Franklin of Toronto visited Mr Tyler recently. Everyone hopes Walter Lamb will speedily recover from illness. During the present week chicken thieves took fowl from Mr Armstrong's farm and the culprit may be captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Bennett
John ‘Bilton
Guelph
Tyler
Stayner
Dean
Franklin
Toronto
Fiere
Walter Lamb
Social News: Local Visits and Weathered News Recap
Erin and Mrs. Geo Bell hosted visitors from Toronto and Hamilton while Miss Rhona Smith stayed with Mrs Theobald. D L Mundell welcomed W Peavey. Earl News and Miss Scheld toured with R H Hunter. Rent Nesbitt suffered a paralytic strain. Wm Brydon and Lily Lewis attended Guelph Hospital graduation with niece Ella Wanless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Alitt
Earl News
W.’ Foster
Wm. Brydon
Guelph General Hospital
Ella ‘Wanless
Limehouse Social Notes and Visits May Week
Visitors from Toronto Nassagawega Tottenham Cobourg Fenelon Falls Hillsburg Brampton Arkell and Guelph called on Limehouse families this week. Mrs Caldwell spoke to Oakville Women’s Missionary Society. social events planned at Presbyterian and United churches. A G M Bruyns earned Veterinary Surgeon degree in Toronto. Elizabeth Appelbe turned 87. Limehouse Women’s Institute held May meeting with strong finances and officer reappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Arrowsmith
Toronto
Alfred Wilson
David Wilson
Nassagawega
James Simpson
John
Tottenham
G. W. Lane
Cobourg
Earl. Vanatter
Fenelon Falls
K. Tarswell
Hillsburg
W. Milliere
Brampton
Neil Black
Arkell
Doughty
Laidley
Lulu Calvert
Mattie Calvert
Guelph
George Gordon
Robinson Anderson
Calvin Kitching
Nassagaweya
J. Kitching
Caldwell
Oakville
LePa‘devin
A. G. M. Bruyns
Elizabeth Appelbe
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Between you and I bad English critique
A brief quip notes that the phrase Between you and I is incorrect English and sounds awkward. The remark highlights common grammar mistakes in casual speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaoes
Miss Genevieve Clarridge Recovers From Operation
Friends announce Genevieve Clarridge has recovered from her operation. Thelma Graff has returned home from Fergus after a stay. Bannockburn Women's Institute officers met May 3 at Miss M Brown's home to plan this year’s programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Clarridge
Thelma Graff
Fergus
Bannockburn ‘Women’s Institute
M Brown
Local Family Visits and Health News From Hamilton Area
Ballinafad Rev Waddell visits his daughter Mrs Blake Vannatter at her home. Mrs Glenn of Clinton visits her daughter Mrs Campbell in Campbellton. Mrs D Campbell shows good progress after a serious operation at General Hospital Guelph. Mr and Mrs Wim Allen and family of Brampton spent Sunday with Mr Ephriam Swindlehurst. Mr and Mrs Sidney Sykes and baby of Welland spent the weekend with the Swindlehurst and Eppham family. Mrs Robert Moody and family move from Mr Wm Harding’s to Schomberg. Mrs Harding Price has suffered sciatic pain recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddell
Hamilton, Vis
Blake Vannatter
Glenn
Clinton
of _Campbellh
D. 'Campbell
General Hospital
Guelph
Wim. Allen
Brampton
Ephriam Swindlehurst
Sidney Sykes
Babe
Welland
Schomberg
Oakville Daily Social Notes Brighten Week
Oakville residents share visits and celebrations as Mrs. R Grigg heads to Cleveland for a week. Mr and Mrs W Sterling return from Florida with two sons. Mrs W Merry travels to Boston for a week or two. H R Howard of Grimsby visits Lynbrook Road. Percy Litchfield marks forty fourth wedding anniversary. Mary Clarkson nears ninety two with no reception due to health. H E Robinson ill in bed for weeks. B E Sprowl of Windsor visits with relatives. Fred Tizard recovers from electric shock and injuries. Rev W B Caswell hopes to return home this weekend. John R Byers announces daughter Mary Catherine engagement to Hubert Alexander Brown of London Ontario set for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Grigg
Cleveland
Ohio
W.sterling
Florida
Lakeshore West
Oakville
Percy Litchfield
Mary Clarkson
H. E. Robinson
E. Sprowl
Windsor
Fred Tizard
W. B. Caswell
Guelph ‘Hospital
Burlington Social Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs J S Freeman and daughter returned from Lakeland Florida. Ezra Care left for England from Montreal. Mr and Mrs W A Emery returned home from Lakeland. Chas H Davidson convalescing at home. Mr and Mrs O W Rhynas back from California. Walmsleys depart Thursday for England from Montreal. Fire on Milton Rymal residence roof extinguished after prompt firemen response. Milford Harshaw to receive BSc in mining and metallurgy from Queen’s University. Councillor Dan Barrett and Miss Alice Barrett attend Telephone Pioneers banquet in Hamilton. Softball club organized with Manson Milne president and Howard Sheppard treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Freeman
Lakeland
Florida
Ezra
England
Montreal
W. A. Emery
Chas. H.' Davidson
Hamilton General Hospital
King’s Road
O. W. Rhynas
California
Jas
Milton Rymal
Freeman
Milford” Harshaw
Queen's University
Dan Barrett
Alice Barrett
Telephone Pioneers of America
Hamilton
Barrett
The
Pioneers
Fhe
Manson
Milne
Howard Sheppard
Roy Sanderson
Gazette
Biding His Tivge Sparks Neighborly Courtship Scene
A humorous snippet shows new neighbors drawing curiosity from a wife who watches their affection. She notes the couple appears devoted and even shares waves of affection from the sidewalk. Jol and Johny exchange puzzled remarks about makings advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny
Learning by others experience saves future generations
The passage argues that people ignore others lessons while benefiting from their missteps. It warns against cultivating a society of permissive principles and following rules on others lives only when convenient. It claims generations repeat ancient lessons through tears and humiliation for the sake of future ages.
Before and After Marriage Joke Phrase
A humorous exchange contrasts two life periods where men struggle to understand women. The line pivots on the idea that marriage marks a key change, suggesting insight gaps before and after wedlock. The dialogue mirrors light social banter from a historical period.
The Boss and Human Nature in Leadership
The text argues that competent leaders must guard against over directing others. Friends often feel obliged to obey, even if they would act rightly without orders. The Big Boss can be useful in business but socially may become a nuisance. A rule is to let others seek guidance before instructing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.a
Man proposes to Doris with hopes of a young wife and cook
Dialogue shows a man telling Doris he wants a wife who is young and pretty and a good cook, while Doris replies that if he thinks she is young and pretty enough, he will soon find a good cook. The fragment centers on a marriage proposal and domestic expectations.
Religious Services and Sunday Schedule May 15 1932
The notice lists a religious day with services at 11:00 p.m. The minister preaches Christ's Prayers in Great Crises. A 12:00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class follow. 7:00 p.m. sermon titled The Challenge of an Enthusiastic Soldier. 9:45 a.m. Young Sir Galahad in a Soldiers of the Covenant series. 1:00 p.m. organ recital. Sabbath School time changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galahad
Lost automobile crank in Nassagawega area on Acton sideroad
Finder asked to notify George Robertson R. No. 1 Acton if crank located. Item was lost between Lot 25 Concession 6 Nassagawega and Acton on the Acton sideroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Concession
Nassagawega
Acton
George Robertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood ‘News
Campbellville
Fred’ Hammon
Ospringe
Crewson
Erin
Limehouse ‘Women's Institute
Burlington
A. H. Bishop & Son
Rosedale
Graham Waters
Paks Ff DC
Heinz Catsup
Heinz
Heinz Sweet Pickles
Golden Bantam
J. W. Jones
Ontario Jockey Club
Woodbine Park
Palmer, Wright
Sec
Treae
Religious
United Church of Canada
Willie See
Ai Parsonage
Willow Street
Eustatetion 2
Manse
Arton Baptist Church
W. J. Hamilton
Mill Street
B.Y. P
Amero John
John Street
Myrtle
Mullin
Outis
Joseph—Stovel
Nun Atamani
R. J. Kerr
Reo
Stewart
Free Press
H. V. Dron
Acton Relief Committee
R. J. McPherson
Scene Street
H. N. Farmer
Vendor's Solicitor
Forsyth
W. M
Cooper Mill
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