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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

3

Community Church Services and Visits Report

Rev Mr Smith of Rothesay presided at Ebeneser Arkell and Eden Mills United Churches last Sunday as Rev Harry Mahoney stays at Underwood. Knatchfull group of the Women Missionary Society met in the parlor of Ebeneser United Church and visited Nastagaweya relatives. C A Darby and family of Knatchbull visited Dundas relatives. H Nightingale and family of Port Credit and Norman Webber and family of Lake View Toronto visited with Arthur Nightingale of Enatchbull last Sunday.

Mr. Smith Rothesay Ebeneser Arkell Eden ‘Mills Harry Mahoney Underwood Knatchfull Women's Missionary Society of Ebeneser United Church Knatchbull Dundas Port7Credit Norman Webber Lake View Toronto Arthur Nightingale

Oakville Society Notes Include Yacht Launch and Resignation

Oakville items report Miss Florence Murray visiting from Guelph and Acton, a board meeting accepting Rev J H McBain's resignation, the launch of the 30 foot yacht Kiaora built in Oakville with christening by Eleanor Macrae, and Mrs Frank Wagner McCraney earning local genealogical recognition plus inclusion in Who's Who collection.

Florence Murray Guelph Acton Ells Bays Worthington Farm J. H. McBain Board of Educution Council R EL Armour King Street Oakville Eleanor Macrae A. Montye Frank Wagner McCraney Navy Street Ha’ ‘A United States Handbook of American Genealogy of Chicago

Limehouse Groups Shine In WCTU Public School Events

In the W C T U competition Limehouse took 21 prizes. Elocution at Baptist Church Georgetown saw Grace Bearman second in Grade I, Dorothy Johnson first and Muriel Stephenson second in Grade II. Grade IDL Peggy Smethurst second. Musical Festival honors for Limehouse included high marks and judge’s honorable mention. Stephenson twins received a special prize for their number. Mother's Day services honored by United Church and Presbyterian Church crowds. Various local notices follow about stone quarries shipping, residents’ visits, and holiday preparations.

Limehouse Group Baptist Church Georgetown Grace Bearman Dorothy Johnson Muriel Stephenson Peggy Smethurst Limehouse Stephenson Twins United Church Presbyterian Marshall Olive

Rockwood Churches Observe Mother's Day and Community Activities

Sunday services in Rockwood United and Presbyterian churches highlighted Mother’s Day with sermons by Rev W J Taylor on Living Life Joyously and student minister Mr McKay on What Our Mothers Expect From Their Children. A Mothers Choir sang and Holy Communion was celebrated at St Johns Church as a new rector Rev Mr Brillinger began his ministry. The Presbyterial Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs Neil McLean’s home with psalm 28 read, prayers led, and a report on the Duff’s Church rally. A large group attended the Presbyterial meeting in Dublin Street United Church, Guelph, as local clergy attended a presbytery session in Chalmer’s. Local road work and township business were noted along with weekend visitors and staff changes, including Miss Doris Royce, Mrs J Bradshaw, and Allan Laird leaving for new positions. The Warden’s Institute meets Thursday with speaker Mis Laura Rose Stephens of Ottawa.

United and Presbyterian United Church W. J. Taylor Presbyterian Church McKay Neil McLean Lloyd Johnston Elva Pearen D. McNabb Duff's Church Morriston Albert Gray Bro the United Church Presbyterial Women's Mission Society Dublin Street United Church Guelph W. i Taylor John Little Chalmer United Doris Royce Toronto J. Bradshaw Conn Alex. Munro Mimico Robert Croft Clarence Lynch Jos. Oakes Eileen Bridger Kathleen Oakes Galt Edna M. Pearen Dundas Jean Torrance Simcoe Johnston Hewat Angus Carter Seaforth Allan Laird Hamilton Warden's Institute Laura Rose Stephens Ottawa Stephens Mra

Weekend visitors fill Crewsons Corner scene

Mr. and Mrs. George Ingles visited Mr. John Burnside on Sunday. Chas Gamble of Buffalo and family spent the weekend at their cottage. George Halcovitch returned from Guelph for the weekend. Tyler’s welcomed James Burford of Toronto, the Smiths, Mrs Pitman, Mrs Dean and Franklin of Milliken. Alger Cripps of Georgetown visited Mrs McIntosh. Hector Guthrie came home from Toronto for the weekend. William Perry visited Mr and Mrs John Bennett on Sunday.

George Ingles John Burnside Chas. Gamble Buffalo Q. Ye George Halcovitch Guelph Gar

Campbellville Tennis Team Triumphs Over Waterdown 10 9

Campbellville tied with Waterdown in a tense Saturday match, winning 10 to 9. Local social notes report visits from Buffalo and Toronto guests, birthday dinner, church service by J Burst of Acton, and attendees at various homes including Mr. MacCurdy and the Elliot family.

Catharibbaik Waterdown Olive Marion Mahon Buffalo E. D J. K. Mahon Bert Ferris Margaret Hunter J. Burst Acton St. David's Presbyterian Church Norman Murray George Stokes Belleville Wesley Mason Toronto Alex. MacCurdy Jack Elliot Puslinch W. H. McPhail

Georgetown Briefs and Fire Hall Notes of the Week

The Piremen rver called out to two glass fires during the past week on Friday and Saturday. Visitors from Niagara Falls and Toronto called on local residents including the Howsons and Miss Gunn. A reunion visit by Platoon Chief Gunn of Toronto linked to Georgetown fire history. Council authorized a license for the fire rack and to pay the 1983 county rate of $11,672.02.

Piremen Rver James Scott Florida Cin Toronto Harry Whittaker Isabel Gunn Winnipeg Je N.mcpherson Norval F. H. Leslie Bruce Leslie Niagara ‘Falls Leslie Black Howson Charles ‘Street Alex Council Herald

Milton Adopts Busy Town Notes And Local News

Milton area reports busy town life with baseball back in favor. Sandy Paterson of Toronto visits Mrs Bowring. Halton to choose three provincial election candidates Liberal Progressive Conservative. Miss Ethel Johnston undergoes appendicitis operation in Guelph General Hospital hoping for swift recovery. Mrs Gordon MacNabb recovering well after serious operation at Galt Hospital. Senior Worsted Manufacturing plant plants flower beds on Main Street to beautify town. Bell Telephone re installs several farm phones signaling improved business conditions.

Sandy” Paterson Toronto Bowring Halton Conservative Liberal-Progressive Ethel Johnston Guelph General Hospital Gordon MacNabb Galt Hospital Worsted Manufacturing Company Main Street Milton Bell ‘Telephone Company

Local Notices and Community Moves Across Caledon and District

Erin Mrs. R. P. Travis visits Mrs. James Long. Roy Noble from Cleveland visits H. Hunter. E. F. Crosby joins Co operative Store at Dundalk. Ray Hard ill with pneumonia. Harold Bingham visits W. J. Bingham. W Lambert recovering after Toronto Hospital operation. James Ashenhurst sells farm with quarry to Montreal firm for stone work. Judge Trevor H Grout orders Caledon taxes arrears of 572. Mortgage on George Michie property by George Nurse. chattel sale proceeds held in escrow.

R. P. Travis Rorons James Long Roy Noble Cleveland Ohio H. Hunter E. F. Crosby Co-operative Dundalk Ray Hard Harold Bingham Ballycroy W. J. Bingham Lambert Toronto Hospital James Ashenhurst Montreal Trevor H. Grout Caledon George Michie George Nurse Advocate

Early iris blooms and community notices from Burlington

Burlington reports iris in full bloom unusually early. Five members of the local Band joined Bandmaster T Wamsley to Mil ton to attend the funeral of W F Dewar Postmaster. A truck fire east of the school caused about 25 dollars damage. A quiet wedding united Annie M Brown and Clarkson G Sinclair at the United Church parsonage Appleby. Women s Institute met in the Library with Harriet Graydon speaking on These Nerves of Ours and Home Emergencies.

Rosé United Church Appleby Annie M. Brown Bert Brown Burlington Clarkson G. Sinclair I. Sinclair Nelson Township J. F.clugston Women's Institute Harriet Graydon Streetsville

A Letter From Montreal Reflects on Loyalties and Heritage

The writer notes anniversaries in Montreal Toronto and Canada. recalls Victoria Day Mother’s Day and Decoration Day celebrations. laments annexation talk and defends loyalty to homeland and ancestral Scotland. References Rev J Lavelle Smith Knox Church Acton and a ministerial quartet matter.

Zealous and Judicious Men Display Strengths and Grounds

A reflective adage notes that zealots show only belief while prudent minds reveal the reasons behind it. The saying contrasts passion with rational justification and urges thoughtful argument over display.

Shenstone

Burglary Fear Echoes in Drowsy Night Exchange

In a tense domestic moment a wife warns of four burglars downstairs while her husband, half asleep, questions whether she expects him to muster courage. The odd exchange ends with a wry reply about conviction and bravery.

Henry

Furnished rooms offered for rent in Free Press area

Classified notice lists two furnished rooms for light use with baseline rent terms. Contact Free Press Office for details and availability.

Pete E Free Press

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