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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

14

Nassagaweya Resident Robert J. Anderson Dies

Robert J. Anderson of Lot 22 Nassagaweya near Ebenezer Church died Monday morning May 15 after a stroke last Thursday. Funeral Wednesday from the home with interment at Campbellville Cemetery. Rev. Lawson conducted the service.

Robert J. Anderson Esinanintoes Nassagaweya Ezer Campbellville Lawson Melvin Harvey Bridgman Harvey Bridgman Knatchbull McMaster University Hamilton Women’s Missionary Society of Ebenezer United Church Paisley Memorial Church Women's Association W.M.S

Cedarvale Delegates Attend Girls Conference in Guelph

Misses Helen and Flora Sim attended as delegates to the Girls Conference in Guelph last week. Other local notes include Mr Harold Giffin buying a new car and Mr Hugh Reid ill with pneumonia. Community events cover Mother's Day services led by Mrs Russell Smith with songs by Mrs Cunningham and readings by Mrs Cox and Mrs Gordon Drury. The eldest mother, Mrs Matt McCutcheon, received a bouquet from secretary Mrs George Hardy.

Helen Flora Sim Guelph Harold ‘Giffin Hugh Reid James Leitch George Drury George Grundy Ospringe Russell Smith Thos. McCutcheon Ed. Smith Arthur Griffin W. Cunningham W. Cox Gordon Drury A. Griffin George Hardy Matt. McCutcheon

Everton Mothers Day Service Highlights Christian Unity

Everton Church and Sunday School united for Mother's Day with an OBE prepared program. A Mothers Choir and solos by Mrs. David Robertson plus duets by Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Aitken drew praise. Rev Bruce Stainton spoke on World Fellowship at the evening service and the Young People continued with India studies. Many Toronto visitors and local families were listed among attendees.

Everton OBE David Robertson Ospringe D. H. D. H. Parker T. Aitken Metta Jackson Bruce Stainton Toronto Churches of Christ (Disciples Ontario Churches of Christ India Stanley Stewart Ter Muriel Line Myre Mary Tindall Overland Miss Magaret Sunter G. G. Robertson D. G Robertson Douglas Kenneth George “Young Town Line

Local residents visit relatives across Ontario and Ontario border

Misses Eileen Holman and Alice Mason of Niagara Falls and Mr Irwin Kirk of Welland visited Mr and Mrs John Airdrie. Mrs Burlingham visits nephew Albert Wilding in London. Gordon Airdrie of Guelph visited aunt Mrs Edward Cornell. Mr and Mrs H Brown and daughter Jean of Ottawa visited Mr and Mrs R H Brown. Mr and Mrs Bill Litherland and Mr Ed Whitting of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Charles Domilison.

Eileen Holman Alice Mason Niagara Falls Irwin Kirk Welland John Airdrie Burlingham Albert Wilding London Gordon Airdrie Guelph Edward Cornell H. Brown Jean Ottawa

Ballinaclad guests and local visitors noted

Ballinafad Mr and Mrs Howard Large of Hamilton spent the week end at Roy Culp’s home. Mr and Mrs George Evans and family of Wingham visited C McEnerys. Miss Mary Cole of Guelph was at home on Sunday. Mrs Wylie left Friday for Ottawa. Mr and Mrs C E Soper and Mr and Mrs Art Brossa of Preston visited Mrs Soper. J Soper visited friends in Guelph. Nellie Kentner and Will Shor til of Georgetown visited Mrs Soper on Sunday.

Howard Large Hamilton Roy Culp George Evans Wingham C. McEnery Mary Cole Guelph Wylie Ottawa C. E. Soper Art Brossa Preston

Death of Mrs Chisholm Prompted Community Sympathy

Campbellville mourns the death of Mrs IL Chisholm wife of Mr Chisholm buried at Evergreen Milton. She belonged to St David’s Presbyterian and was active in church groups. Rev Frank Lawson led the service with Rev John Riddell assisting. Pallbearers were six nephews. Duff’s Young People Society staged a play at St David’s Church.

IL. Chisholm Evergreen Cemetery Milton St. David's Presbyterian Church Frank Lawson John Riddell Knox Church Charley St. David’s Church St. David's

Rockwood WMS Hears Rally Report and Sudden Death Notices

The Rockwood Presbyterian W M S met at Mrs Malcolm Smith's home with Mrs Peter Sim in charge. A Spring Rally report from Elmira was read by Miss Elva Pearen and others spoke on Gleanings while Mrs Brown urged article ideas. Sympathy extended to Mrs Fred Hosking on her husband’s sudden death in Hillsdale Ontario. Funeral services held in Hillsdale and Rockwood. Continuation School pupils visited Toronto for museum activities. Local notices of deaths in Toronto and Oringeville. Removal to Rockwood Cemetery noted.

Presbyterian W.M.S Malcolm Smith Peter Sim J. E. Pearen J. D. McNabb Elmira Elva Pearen Robert ‘Patterson M. Smith Neil Gordon Guelph Ben Henry Kirkland Lake William Bathurst N.B Drs) Stokey Angola Africa Toronto Hillsdale United Church Rockwood United Church Rockwood Cemetery J. A. Little Janet Little John D. Bell Oringeville Annie Harris C. ‘N. Pasmore Continuation School Julia Garland Eldon-Comfort Royal Ontario Museum Arts Gallery Hart House Misa Doris Milme Brantford

Sunday Social and Church Activities Report

Visiting and local residents attend church services in Eden Mills and area. Mr J W Nickell and Mr J W Hyde feature in sermons while a Mothers Day service includes a mothers choir and infant baptisms are performed for several local families.

Local social notes and hospital updates from Guelph area

Social sightings list visits and illnesses among residents of Guelph and nearby towns. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Max Sutcliffe and others visiting in Toront o and Brampton, twin birth at Guelph General Hospital, convalescence of Gordon Robertson, and various family visits. Church events feature a Special Mother’s Day service and Ladies' Aid meeting with reports on activities and plans.

James Brydon W. Peavey Niagara Falls Archie Sinclair Guelph General Hospital Gordon Robertson M. McLean Murray Stewart Guelph S. McLean T. Tovell Mary Struthers Lucknow Inlaw James Struthers D. G. Robertson G. G. Robertson Everton Dorothy McKenzie Blanche McKinnon John Appleyard Hamilton Wm. Webb Paisley Block L. Webb Burn McKinnon Hugh Reid Presserman Messrs. Copeland McDuff Lorena Locker Murray Kindy Erin F. Brydon D.G. Robertson Wm. McKenzie McLaughlin Hillsburg Aitcheson David Stewart Mary Kate Reed Margaret, Tovell R. van Norman Gordon Aitken Foreman Ballinafad Bob’ VanNorman St. Joseph's Hospital Dorothy Women’s Institute E. Barber E. N. Sunter Barber

What is Sympathy and The Second Mile Subject

A church notices page announces Daylight Saving time on May 21 1939. Sunday activities include 12 15 pm church school and 7 pm the minister's topic The Second Mile. Everyone is welcome.

King on Canadian soil sermon at Knox Church Acton

The Presbyterian Knox Church Acton notes a Sabbath day program at Manse Widows Street with H L Bennie M A Minister. The 12.15 pm Sabbath School and 7.00 pm service feature a sermon on Whatsoever Things Are True. The notice adds the King is with his people on Canadian soil and welcomes all.

Presbyterian Knox Church Acton H. L. Bennie M. A Manse Widow Street

Behold Thy King Cometh Worship Schedule

Church services listed for a local congregation include 11.00 a.m. Worship Service with subject Behold Thy King Cometh then noon Church School 7.30 p.m. B Y P U and Tuesday 8.00 p.m. Midweek Service A welcome to all extended to attendees.

Royal Visit and Institute Officers at Nassagaweya

The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church event features a Royal Visit filmed by Patricia Gamble with details of the Royal couple. Erin hosts a June 1 children's choir performance with solos and hymns. Delegates appointed include I Scanlon and E Barber, with officers elected for Education Health and more, plus a prize presentation to Mrs Struthers.

S.T Patricia Gamble Erin I. Scanlon E. Barber George Cook E. N. Sunter B. D. Burrows George Young D. McKenzie D. G. Robertson Ada Currie H. Reid E. Cook Wm. Struthers Dorothy McKenzie Edna Cook Institute Box

Oldest United Church member Samuel Allen visits Glen Williams

Glen Williams notes the church elder Samuel Allen 63 from Niagara Falls visiting with his three sons Alfred William and George Allen. Mae McMaster dies at home and is interred with funeral services led by Rev Leggett and Rev Jollice.

The United Church Glen Williams Samiuel Allen Niagara Falls Messrs Alfred William and George Allen

Limehouse Residents Update on Local Incidents and Visits

Mr Robert Lane fell at work last week and is home recovering though able to go out briefly each day. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Arthur Lane and children with Torontos Mr and Mrs Ted Morrow at Mrs Robert Lanes home. Reports from Guelph note Mrs Mark Givens improving and Miss Peggy Smethurst represented Limehouse at a Girls Conference. Fishermen report steady streams and close Game Warden watch. A series of Sunday visits involve Mr and Mrs Smith of Toronto, Mr and Mrs William Greig and Gordon Greig of Brantford, and the Galed and Misgivens, with Rex Polkinghorne family and John McGill accompanying them.

Robert Lane Arthur Lane Ted Morrow Toronto Limehouse Peggy Smethurst O.A C Guelph Mark Given Minnie Harding Ed. Beerman

Salesman Wanted for Familex Goods in Hornby District

R. R. No 1 Hornby seeks good salesmen to sell Familex spices extracts medicines and farm products. Monthly pay with free gifts and protected territories. Steady, pleasant profitable work for honest hard workers. Free plan and catalogue from Familex Montreal.

Clement Montreal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Cedarvale Rockwood Eden Mills J. W. Nickell Stanley Wilson Nickell Wilson Presbyterian Church John‘ston H. Wilson Gordon Blacklock Chas. Garner Galt A. Young Hales Gerald Kean Kean Max Sutcliffe J. McKinnon Brampton Mary Aitken United Church of Canada E. M. Morrow Mla Bower Milss Mae McMaster Funeral Ser Liams United Church Geo, ¢. Brown Norval Edgewood Park Norm Wilkinson Band OF Hamilton Norton. Motors B.A Acton Campbellford Newmarket Collingwood Meaford Midland North Bay Parry Sound Sudbury Capreol Beardmore Chatham Goderich Owen Sound St. ‘Catharines St. Mary's Sarnia Stratford Strathroy Woodstock Hamburg Tbs Lovell Bros B.D. Rachlin Glen Road George Sooper Maple Avenue John R. Kennedy Rogers Radio J. C. Matthews R .R Kerr's Glen Mary Premier Tatham Cuthbert Hornby H. Baby Crewsons Corners Leatherland R. J. McPherson Police Boj Htt C. FP Main Street Fairy Lake McIsaac Court of Revision Council Chamber
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