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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
4
Crews ons Corner Updates and Church Services
Those on the sick list are improving including Edward Cornell, Mrs. John Brown, and Mrs. Geo McBain. Annie Airdrie of Georgetown visited the Corners. Mr and Mrs Haggins have moved to the front line. Community Church services run nightly at 8 with Sunday School at 10 and services at 11 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cornell
John Brown
Geo. McBain
Annie Airdrie
Georgetown
Haggins
Cairns
Schaley
Local notes from Ontario communities include hospital hopsitalities and plantings
Erin Miss Ariel Smith of Guelph General Hospital returns from vacation while Mrs HL Merner at St Catharines General Hospital recovers after an operation. Village planted 7 500 red pine trees on the big hill. drought last summer killed many. Wm Alexander & Son of Alton report missing stone crushing machinery at Bowling Green. a dealer with culling equipment was arrested with Provincial Officer Kirke and Hammer, the thief admitting theft and parts found in Hamilton. Disposition of the case not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel Smith
Guelph General Hospital
HL. Merner
St. Catharines General Hospital
Big Hill
Wm. Alexander & Son
Alton
Bowling Green
Kirke
Hammer
Hamilton
Visiting friends depart for Wasaga Beach and Kirkland Lake
Ballina and Mrs Gilles Welty and Bobbie left Friday after two weeks of visiting Mrs Gillies parents Mr and Mrs Robert English at their cottage Wasaga Beach then plan to return to Kirkland Lake. John Campbell left for Sudbury last week. Mr and Mrs Wiley returned Sunday from a week with Toronto friends. Mrs A Soper and Mr Jos Soper visited Mr Wm Harding and Mr and Mrs John Harding on Sunday while the store here is being shingled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilles, Welty
Bobbie
Gillies
Afr
Robert English
Wasaga Weach
Kirkland Lake
John Campbell
Sudbury
Wiley
Toronto
A. Soper
Jos. Soper
Wm. Harding
John Harding
Rockwood Presbyterian W M S Holds May Meeting and Bible Society Event
The May meeting at Mrs. McLean’s hosted the Presbyterian W M S with readings from St John 15, a quilts report, and plans for a May 7 quilting. A Coronation letter by Mrs John Kelman and prayers for King George and Queen Elizabeth closed the session. The Rockwood Everton Branch Bible Society annual meeting followed at the Presbyterian Church with Rev McCleary delivering a discourse. An ordination for three new Elders occurred after Sunday service. Coronation Day passed quietly with decorations and local turnout noted amid wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.S
McLean
Sim
St. John
Smith
Patterson
Canada
Asis Elva Pearen
John Kelman
J. D. McKubb
George
Queen Elizabeth
Jesus
Miss McLean
Aliss Pearen
Rockwood and Everton
W. J. Taylor
Samuel Johnston
Mr. McCleary
The
Bible Society
Trev. S. Johnston
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Wm. A. Dickleson
W. J. Gordon
Af TL Smith
Robt, Wyarwood
J. Y. Pearen
R. Roy
St. Paul's Church
Guelph
J. FE. Pearen
Guelph General Hospital
Miss Moore
John McKinnon
Brampton
Everett EB LeVine NutVale
Evelyn Pearen
Toronto
Mis.sTamilton
Bhanistan
Miss Black
Jrr Wehardson
Vineland
Torontod
Bread price rise and town growth spark Burlington notes
Burlington reports a one cent bread price increase tied to supply costs. Mr. and Mrs. Appleford return from Florida while relief accounts for April total 239.91 dollars, down slightly from last year. John Goodbrand buys Locust Street town lot to build a home amid rising inquiries. Fred G Russell of Toronto dies at 44, leaving a widow and three children. he once supervised Muse for old Credit and Lakeview district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Appleford
Florida
Burlington
John Goodbrand
Hamilton
Locust Street
Milton sheriff returns to work after hospital stay
Milton Sheriff W J G Hampshire, recovering at Hamilton General Hospital, is back at the Court Home duties. Dr RK Anderson, former Hul ton MP, remains in hospital with heart trouble, condition fair but improving. Local families spent Sunday with Ayr as Milton observed the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with a well organized program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. G. Hampshire
Hamilton General Hopital
RK. Anderson
Hulton
Hamilton General Hospital
Nelson Ryder
Yinrold
Dorothy McCaxlin
Hamilton
Ross Swackhhamer
Jon
J. Peacock
New Toronto
Ayr
Thos. McJannett
Milton
Halton
Hils
George VI
Elizabeth
Quiet Wedding Ties Norval and Totten ham Couples
Miss Clara Dorothy Watson daughter of Mrs Watson and the late Robert Watson of Norval married Archie D. McLean of Tottenham son of Mr and Mrs Douglas McLean Mono Road in a Saturday ceremony at the home of Rev N D McKinnon Toronto former Norval United Church pastor The town notes a separate report of operations at Guelph General Hospital for Georgetown Mr UW C Barber and Miss Betty Ritchie plus a council by law about beverage room closing hours now set at 10 p m with Saturdays at the same hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UW. C. Barber
Guelph General Hospital
Betty Ritchie
C. D. McEachern
Ronald
Sault Ste. Marie
Albert Webster
Elvin O'Neill
Gordon Lillico
Oakwood
J. J. Lillico
Georgetown
Herald
Campbellville social notes and church tea events
Campbellville and Milton communities report Ladies Night at Mitchell Inn with toasts, theatre outing, and guest visits. St David's Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid hosted a coronation tea raising funds. local residents and visitors including Mayme Moore and Edith Dewar attend weekend gatherings and home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Lodge
A. FL
A. M
Mitchell Inn
Milton
John Mitchell
Princess Theatre
M Prenton
Mayme Moore
Guelph
J. McMilan
St. David's Presbyterian Church
London
EL D. Malton
Wyred, Garrett
Welland
Frank Quinlan
Toronto
Misa Edith Dewar
Frank Wheellhan
Charlea Weir
Tgumilton
Myy
John Glimour
W. Cowper
Limehouse Women's Institute Meeting Note May 6
Limehouse Women's Institute met at Mrs S Kirkpatrick's home on May 6 with nine members present. Mrs Gowdy conducted due to the president's absence. talks on motto and topic were given. roll call answered on why they join. Officer ballots elected for the year with names listed. social hour followed by tea. The Mbalantry Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs W R Scolb's home last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Mre.s. Kirkpatrick
A. J. Smethuret
8. Kirkpatrick
A. W. Norton
Gowdy
Wright
Hill
Plantus
Norton
Mbalantry Society
The
Presbyterian ‘Church
Scolb Just Fiureday
Ospringe Sunday Visits and Local Club Meeting Recap
Ospringe residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Geo Robertson and guests from Pusmach Detroit Guelph Rockwood Mimosa and Inglewood. A new barn started for D Stewart on the Austt farm. Ospringe sow and New Sisters met with ten members. church elders lent basement and tables for dress cutting. Miss Mary Campbell led a talk on Good Posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Robertson
Albert McWilliams
Pus- Mach
Ross McLean
Detroit
Murray McLean
Guelph
Wilbert Guild
Rockwood
Brydon
Misa A. Kirkwood
Inglewood
D. Stewart
John
Mary Campbell
Everton Jenader
G. G. Robertson
Lumber Along Fresh
A brief cartoon caption notes a man with two wooden legs struggles to walk while another character quips about his limp. The exchange evokes humorous resilience and mobility challenges in a lighthearted panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seph
Oakville Sees Lions Club Talk and Civic Sessions
Oakville hosts a Lions Club meeting where Joseph McCulley urged civilizing influence in education. The town saw a car theft chase ending with surrender, an Oakville school site sale offer rejected for 5000 dollars, and May Day coronation celebrations for King George VI reflecting high community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Moat
Oakville
Dominion
Joseph McCulley
Pickering College
Newmarket
Oakville Lions Club
Village Inn
Toronto
Colborne and
Navy Streets
Oaakville
Oakville Board of Education
Britain
George the Sixth
Onak- Ville
Youth Rejects the Idea of Pull in Jobs
The article argues against relying on family influence to start work. It cites a son who moved to a distant branch to gain independence and warns nephews not to count on being favored by a boss. It stresses punctuality and merit over nepotism and criticizes using a position for casual excuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy & Company
For Rent Seven Room House Near Acton Garage
For rent a seven room house with all conveniences in a good location and a garage available June 1st. Also noted is wrecking at 200 Master Thulck with 21x6.00 tires and parts for sale including 27 Chevrolet and 27 Ford. stock of used tires and tubes and cars wanted for wrecking and resale. Acton Garage, Phone 35, Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr's Real Estateh
Acton
Chevrolet
Ford
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Ballina
Campbellville
Limehouse
Ospringe
Court of Revision
Ontario
SS George's Square Guelph
Royal Guelpht
Joel McRae
Barbara Stanwyck
Lord Tweedsmulr'y
Ben Bernie Walter Winchell Dally
Frederic March
Janet Gaynor
Titurs
D. G. McLellan
Prop
Ardiel
Lro
Wellington
West
Lovell Bros
Pallant’s
Pallant's Shoe Store
H. MacDonald
Victoria
New Vic
Largo
Calory
Sockees
Ang Cretonnes
Tooke
Straw Wats
Elliott Bros
Church News
Pulled Church of Canada
E. M. Morrow
Bower Avene
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Unday School
Miracles of Mercy
Victoria Or
Franic Wolmes
F. J. Salt
Wilson's Auto Salvage
Next Station
Kerr's Real Estate
D. C. Russell
Hinton
Scarrow
Brock
Saly
Manitoba
J. T. Brownridge
Crampton
Plummer
Main Street Fast
Mnockwoon
Ferms
R. J. Kerr
Vananatter Pox Para
R. I. McPherson
Police
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