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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1939

Page

4

Nassagawaya obituary and local notices

Robert J. Anderson of Nassagaweya died Monday May 15 after a stroke. Funeral Wednesday at home with interment in Campbellville Cemetery led by Rev. Mr. Lawson. Congratulations to Melvin Harvey Bridgman for earning a B A from McMaster University at the convocation last Monday. Ebenezer United Church Women’s Missionary Society to attend Paisley Memorial Church meeting Friday at two o’clock.

Robert J. Anderson Csiaanintoes Nassagaweya Ezer Campbellville Mr. 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 Guelph Girls Conference

Cedarvale delegates Miss Helen Sim and Miss Flora Sim attended the Girls Conference in Guelph last week. Local notes report Harold Giffin bought a new car and Hugh Reid is ill with pneumonia. James Leitch lost a valuable horse. Mr. and Mrs. George Drury are visiting Ospringe residents Mr. and Mrs. George Grundy. Our Sunday School held Mother's Day services with Mrs. Russell Smith as leader and a program including piano by Thos McCutcheon, readings by Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Gordon Drury, and hymns sung by several. Mrs. George Hardy presented the eldest mother, Mrs. Matt McCutcheon, a bouquet of tulips diffodils narcissus and hyacinths. The meeting closed with prayer by Thos McCutcheon.

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 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 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

Mothers Day Observed By Everton Church

Everton Church and Sunday School held a united service for Mother's Day with an OBE prepared program. A mothers choir performed as Mrs. David Robertson sang, and Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Aitken sang a duet. Miss Metta Jackson read aloud and the minister spoke on motherhood. Rev Bruce Stainton from Toronto addressed the evening on World Fellowship, noting the 1940 World Convention in Toronto with 35 countries represented.

Everton OBE David Robertson Ospringe D. H. D. H. Parker T. Aitken Metta Jackson Bruce Stainton Toronto Churches of Christ (Disciples Ontario Stanley Stewart Ter Muriel Myre Town Line

North American visitors share weekend gatherings in Canada

Misses Eileen Holman and Alice Mason of Niagara Falls travel to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Airdrie. Mrs. Burlingham visits her nephew Albert Wilding in London. Master Gordon Airdrie of Guelph visits aunt Mrs. Edward Cornell. Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown and daughter Jean of Ottawa call on Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Litherland and Ed Whitting of Toronto visit 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

Ballinafad Visitors Sunday at Local Homes

Ballinafad continues to host a string of Sunday visits with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Large of Hamilton at Roy Culp’s home. George Evans and family of Wingham visited C McEnery’s, Miss Mary Cole of Guelph stayed at her home, and Mrs. Wylie traveled to Ottawa to visit friends. C E Soper and Art Brossa of Preston called on Mrs. Soper, J Soper visited friends in Guelph, Nellie Kentner and Will Shortill of Georgetown dropped by Mrs. Soper’s home.

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

Death of Mrs L I Chisholm Gret Funeral Record

Campbellville mourns the death of Mrs L I Chisholm suddenly Sunday night. Burial was Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery Milton. She belonged to St David's Presbyterian Church and was remembered by church groups. Funeral services led by Rev Frank Lawson with Rev John Riddell assisting. Pallbearers were nephews Colin Moffat Clifford McEwen Quincey Moffat Carl Chisholm Robert Moffat Chisholm Hume. Survived by husband and two sons Blymer Brantford and Lloyd. Duff's Young People Society presented Here Comes Charley at St David's Church Thursday.

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 W M S Meeting At Mrs Smith Home

Presbyterian W M S met at Mrs Malcolm Smith's home with Mrs Peter Sim presiding. Bible lesson read by Mrs J E Pearen and Tidings prayer by Mrs J D McNabb. Reports covered Elmira rally by Miss Elva Pearen and Gleanings by Mrs M Smith. Sympathies extended for Hosking family. Community sorrow also for the Bell and Pasmore deaths. A continuation school bus trip to Toronto was noted.

W.M.S Malcolm Smith Peter Sim J. E. Pearen J. D. McNabb Elmira Elva Pearen Robert Patterson M. Smith Brown Fred—J. Hosking Hillsdale Ontario H. S. Hosking 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 Continuation School Julia Garland Eldon-Comfort Royal Ontario Museum Art _Gallery Hart House Misa Doris Mime Brantford Wilma Fred Hamilton Richard Herris St. Alban's Church Acton Revi E. Brillinger Winona

Eden Mills Church Activities Highlight Weekend Receptions

Mr and Mrs J W Nickell visited the Wilsons in Limehouse. Nickell and Wilson attended Nickell cousin Kee's Cemetery funeral. Mr and Mrs J W Hyde and sons visited MacDonald home. John Hyde sang at Presbyterian service. Young People's Society met with J W Hyde guest speaker on Watch. Hyde and John sang a duet. Mothers Day service led by a Mothers choir in Presbyterian Church followed by infant baptisms for Wilson, Blacklock, and Early families. Visitors Garner of Galt called on Young. Mrs Hales returned to Kean home for summer.

J. W. Nickell Limehouse Stanley Wilson Nickell Wilson John‘ston H. Wilson Gordon Blacklock Ww. Early Chas. Garner Galt A. Young Hales Gerald Kean Kean

Community Notes From Guelph Area Highlight Visits and Events

Local residents and visitors share weekend arrive and travel news including Ontairo region, toronto and Brampton connections. Twin sons welcomed at Guelph General Hospital. Hospital stays and recoveries reported for Gordon Robertson and Hugh Reid. Mothers Day services, Ladies Aid meeting notes, and Women's Institute events detailed with participants and hosts across Everton, Erin, Ballinafad, and surrounding towns.

What is Sympathy and The Second Mile Sermons

Sunday schedule for May 21 1939 highlights daylight saving with events at 12 15 pm church school and 7 pm ministers topic the second mile. Everyone welcome at the services and gatherings.

Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Rev Bennie Minister

The church announces services at Manse Widows Street with the Sabbath School at 12.15 pm and evening program at 7.00 pm titled Whatsoever Things Are True. A note proclaims the King’s historic visit to Canada and his promise to uphold laws and gospel. Always welcome at Knox Church.

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

Behold Thy King Cometh Worship Schedule

Service schedule lists 11.00 a.m. Worship with the sermon Behold Thy King Cometh, 12.00 noon Church School, 7.30 p.m. B Y P U, and Tuesday 8.00 p.m. Midweek Service. A welcome to all.

Royal Visit Event and Institute Proceedings at Nassagaweya

The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church hosts a Royal Visit program on Sunday May 21 1939 with film and songs by Patricia Gamble and a children’s choir. Delegates were chosen and standing committees elected for Education Health and Child Welfare Home Economics Agriculture and Canadian Industries Legislation Historical Research Community Activities and Relief Canadianization Peace Education Temperance with remarks by Mrs J W Cunningham and Mrs E Barber.

Erin I. Scanlon E. Barber George Cook E. N. Sunter D. Burrows George Young D. McKenzie D. G. Robertson E. Cook Wm. Struthers Dorothy McKenzie Edna Cook Institute Box Barber Ada Carrie

Oldest United Church member Samuel Allen visits Glen Williams

Samuel Allen 63 of Niagara Falls attended Sunday services in Glen Williams with his three sons Alfred William and George Allen. Mae McMaster died at her home Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from her residence led by Rev Leggett of Union Presbyterian Church assisted by Rev Jolliire of Glen Williams United Church.

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

Limehouse Residents Recreational and Family News

Mr. Robert Lane remains home recovering after a workplace fall with minor bruises but frequent short outings. Neighbors and relatives from Toront o and Brantford visited Limehouse families this Sunday including the Lanes and the Gales. Miss Peggy Smethurst attended the Girls Conference at the O A C Guelph, while Mrs. Mark Given shows steady improvement reports from Guelph. Fishermen report plentiful streams though small catches. Game Warden remains vigilant.

Limehouse Peggy Smethurst O.A.C Guelph Mark Given Minnie Harding Ed. Beerman

Salesman wanted for Familex farm products Montreal listing

R. R. No 1 Hornby seeks good salesmen for Familex spices extracts medicines and farm products. Monthly earnings with free gifts and protected territories. Open doors every day. Reward steady honest workers with a free plan and catalogue.

Clement Montreal

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Neighborhood News Cedarvale Helen Flora Sim Rockwood Eden Mills Max Sutcliffe J. McKinnon Brampton Mary Aitken United Church of Canada E. M. Morrow Mla Bower S.T Patricia Gamble 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 Canadian National Robert Lane Arthur Lane Ted Morrow 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 Chief of Police Boj Htt C. FP Main Street Fairy Lake McIsaac Court of Revision Council Chamber
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