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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
4
A brief column highlights various centers and communities sparking reader interest. It notes ongoing conversations about local groups and activities, inviting participation and input from residents. The piece reflects a community oriented tone and promotes neighborhood engagement.
Ospringe Misses Van Norman and F Cooke join the Girls Conference this week with sister Mrs J Campbell. Sunday visitors included Mr J Kirkwood and Mrs N McKinnon of Hillsburg with Miss J Kirkwood from Guelph. The baby visited Toronto by car Sunday. Willard Peavey family stayed at their home in Niagara Falls week end. Mr and Mrs E N Sunter visited Rockwood. Mrs Margaret Tovell of Heverton spent Sunday with Van Norman family. Velma Wilson and R Gordier of Guelph visited their parents. Marjorie Aitkens of Toronto has recovered enough to return home. Ladies Aid met at Mrs L Webb’s home Wednesday afternoon. Dr Whaley and son of Kitchener visited Mrs M Cooke’s family.
Mrs George Loree and Migs M Sunter spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Stewart. Rev Alnutt of Toronto preached at the church. The Young People Society met after the service with Albert Alton as leader. Miss Jean Robertson sung a solo and Mrs Stanley Stewart with Miss Muriel Steart performed a duet. Women's Missionary Society met in the school room with officer elections conducted. Officers elected: President Mrs W H Hartop Vice President Mrs W E Robertson Recording Secretary Mrs S Hamilton Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Mrs P Smith Literature Representative Miss M Reed Organist Miss A B Currie Assistant Organist Mrs John Alton Superintendent of Mission Band Mrs John Alton Programme Committee Mrs Parker Miss Tovell Mrs Everts Flower Committee Miss Kate Reed Mrs W E Robertson Mrs W J Jackson Auditors Mrs Ada Currie Mrs John Stewart.
Mr and Mrs J J Gibbons and Mr James Scott returned home last Thursday after wintering in Florida. Mr and Mrs Walter C Thompson and Miss G Thompson of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Elmer C Thompson on Tuesday. Alex G M Bruyns Jr of Limehouse graduated as Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Toronto. David Somerville returned home after wintering with Nassagaweya friends and will travel to Guelph for a hand operation. Lorne Rifles of Halton County go into camp at Long Branch July 1 to July 4 with all four battalions attending. Major Gordon Cousens will command, Major Cummings of Toronto inspected the High School Cadet Corps led by Capt James Evans and Lieutenants Allan McDonald and David Crichton. Signalling and First Aid Corps showed a creditable performance.
Oakville resident John Ford visits Mrs T J Beggs on Reynolds Street while Major Louis Keene returns from three months in Europe. Miss Mary Byers hosts a tea and shower. Robert Beggs leaves Toronto for Kirkland Lake to work in mining. Mrs W T Merry visits Boston. Mrs W H Brown and her sons stay with relatives. Mrs C P Chisholm returns from California with a party. St John’s Church choir features young singers trained by Irven Fell. sermon in German to mothers.
Mrs. Ballinafad and Mrs. Peter Cole visit in Guelph with friends, while Mr and Mrs Robert English and Mrs Helen English of Toronto, after wintering in Los Angeles, stay with Mrs Englishs brother M Campbell and other friends. Weadge seriously ill with pneumonia and stroke. Funeral held for Duncan Sinclair from J F Sinclairs home. Interment in Ninth Line cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved. Mrs Stull spent time with friends in Toronto.
The village hosts weekend visits as Toronto guests Mr. and Mrs Vansickle and Miss Vansickle call at Campbell Lodge for A M and A F annual ladies night. Miss Mildred Norrish visits her brother Gilas Norrish while Wilma Bell recovers from illness. Robt Shuert and Mac Elsley from Toronto University are seen locally.
Farmers near seeding finish but still planting work continues. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs William Tarlan and others from Lansing Michigan Galt Toronto Buffalo and Rockwood. Mr Thomas Mitchell of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs John Dennis and Mr and Mrs Engles hosted Toronto guests.
Ads Gowland returns home after two weeks with sister Mrs. mma Wilson in Detroit. MrgetT T. C. Dales has returned from a four months visit to daughter Mrs. Gorbin in Perth Amboy New Jersey. Public opinion favors daylight saving in Milton with calls to extend it through June July August. George Homewood O P underwent a serious operation at the Wisticn Hospital and is hoped to recover. Roper Lewis visited his parents on Wednesday. Heads to sail from New York May 14 for England on Briggs Motor Co assignment. Milton Wood Products Co Ltd now employs 16 workers and plans 4500 hockey sticks weekly with 20 hour preworking days.
The four act drama Let Mary Lou Do It was staged at Erin Town Hall on Friday under the auspices of the W A of Erin United Church. The cast delivered commendable performances with strong audience acclaim and a gratifying financial result.
Sunday church gathering at St. John's Church featured Rev. Alnutt addressing the Rockwood and Everton Bible Society. Ged H Pearen presented a year in review. Milroy announced summer ministry work and neighborhood moves were noted among families and scout group planning continued.
On Thursday evening about thirty youths led by Mr. Jack Webb presented an entertaining concert at the Town Hall to benefit the Ladies' Aldorth United Church. The performance included an orchestra, readings, songs and snort plays to a full audience.
Mr J Pecitehing of Gorwhin and Messrs J Norrish and W F Darby were elected Elders for three years at Ebenezer United Church Nassagaweya and inducted on Sunday. Wilbert Shepherd and son from Appleby visited relatives and friends in Nassagaweya. Norman Webber and family of Lakeview Toronto visited A W Nightingale Knatchbull. Hezekiah Nightingale and family of Port Grecht visited Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull.
Miss Thurston and Mr Nightingale of Toronto visited with friends on Sunday. Several Toronto and Brampton couples spent Monday and Sunday at the summer cottage and old home. The Limehouse Women's Institute attended an Acton summer meeting. Mrs Ritchie's father died last Friday and was interred in Acton cemetery with ministers Gawger Andrews Caldwell officiating.
Quick Workers reports the Head of a business college praising accuracy in teaching shorthand and typewriting. An Inquirer interview notes that six members of last year’s class married their employers within six months, illustrating rapid integration into work.
Public auction on June 4 1932 at 1 30 p m Lasby s Hotel Acton by R J Kerr Auctioneer offers for sale part of Lot 2 Concession 1 Erin Township 40 acres and part of Lot 3 Concession 7 Eramosa Township 25 acres with good frame two storey farmhouse bank barn outbuildings and seeded acres terms and full particulars via Hon Farmer Acton Ontario vendor s solicitor 41 3
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