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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

3

Neighborhood News from Centered Communities

Rev Mr Waddell of Toronto visits at daughter Mrs Blake Warmatter. Mrs Frank Bennle visits Toronto. Rev Mr Rumley of Georgetown preaches preparatory services in United Church. Annie Bhortlilty has outside woodwork painted. Mrs Richard Burnardes remains in Bt Josephs Hospital Guelph with little health improvement.

Mr. Waddell Toronto Blake Warmatter Frank Bennle Rumley Georgetown United Church Annie Bhortlilty Richard Burnardes Bt Joseph's Hospital Guelph

Local Notes From Nassagaweya and Campbellville

Nassagaweya township items recount injuries from a cobble mishap near Acton and a dog-jaw risk as well as visits from residents of Campbellville Knatchbull and Orangeville. A Sunday school convention is planned for Campbellville, and a tea fundraiser aided the Dorcan Society. Real estate includes the Krug Eye Farm sale to Fred W. Uray of St Catharines.

Mother's Day Observances and Local Social Highlights

Mother's Day was observed in churches and services were held for Mrs. Alex Cetherwood and other locals. Visitors attended events in Gearborn and Toronto, including a photographer's convention at the Royal York. A Shamrock Lodge backed drama played to a large Erin audience. People from Brampton Guelph Ottawa Kitchener and Toronto visited and joined Sunday gatherings. The Young People's Society met with Mr Seale TM in charge. Rev Pinnock preached for the Bible Society.

Alex. Cetherwood J. A. Cetherwood J.P. Bush Houghmian Gearborn Robert Armstrong Royal York Hotel Yorontoa Robert Graham Morriy Mra. WW Austin Pod Mre HH. Matthews Draggs Acton U. S. O Shamrock Lodge Erin Advocate QO. Tolton T. J. Yused Thompson Reed Mia Margaret Reed Mills Archer Toronto Mary Kate Reed F. Oliver Mra Hazel Thompson Ming Margaret Ghelph T. D. McCutcheon Yev Albert Smith Guelph Trev W. P. Roynders Grace Dampler L. Matthews Ottawa Norman Darber Wilbury Gordon Wheeler Kitchener W. J. Jackson Young People's Society

Missionary Address Highlights Nevada Church Event

Campiellville Nevada reports Mr Hunn a missionary from Manchuria spoke at St David's Church on Sunday evening with special choir music. Local social notices follow including birthdays and visits. several residents from Guelph Toronto Buffalo Edmonton and other places were seen visiting or hosting events this past week.

Milton Social Notes Mention Local Dance and Band Progress

Milton updates note Mr Davi Anderson and visitors from Hamilton and Port Nelson, with council plans for a new town band and daylight saving petition. The Friday dance at Town Hall drew a large crowd, music praised, while Florida returnee John Gunby arrives healthy. Local factories and nearby towns await daylight saving next month.

Davi Anderson Scotland Nelson Ryder Clarold Hamilton AM. Barton England D. A. McClenahan Port Nelsot M. G Ontario Mearth W. J. McClenahan John Gunby Nolkon Florida Milton Cornel Mitton

Toronto visitors enjoy spring weekend in local village

Week end guests from Toronto include Mr and Mrs Arrowsmith, Mr Alex Grant celebrating a birthday with trout fishing success, and Mr and Mrs Browl enjoying the spring beauty. Visitors stay with locals while summer holidaymakers seek accommodation and Church group prepares a program weekend event.

Mrs. Arrowsmith Toronto Swackhamer Alex, Grant Dodgen Mra. Browo Bury Honeshire Permament Lane Houwhe Milla Lome United Church Churchill Grely John Newton A. J. Marshall

Bannockburn Institute Meeting Highlights Health Talk

The Bannockburn Women's Institute met at Miss Margaret Brown's home on May 12. Mire Sand from the Ontarys Agricultural College Guelph spoke on health and institute work. Miss Laure Millar played an instrument and Mrs. W Foster performed a mouth organ piece. The group closed with the National Anthem and lunch. Miss Elio Freeman of Toronto visited over the weekend. Several girls attended the Girls Conference at St Pauls Gunsday School Milton reporting a wonderful time.

Bannockburn Women's Institute Margaret Brown Mire Sand Ontarys Agricultural College Guelph Laure Millar W. Foster Elio Freeman Toronto St. Paul's Guns Day School Milton

Community Meetings and Church Activities Across Town

The week featured meetings of the W. Oo. T. U. and Women's Institute with varied programs led by Mrs. Bowl and Mrs. Lowrin. Religious groups at the Presbyterian and United Churches held annual gatherings, elected officers, served refreshments, and noted progress on the United Church addition. Members and visitors from several towns attended, with routine reports and personal travels listed.

Georgetown Visitors and Local Events In Town

Georgetown notes record visitors from Kitchener Toronto and Ottawa during the week while the Georgetown Foundry property sale to Georgetown Porcelain Ltd is completed. Reports praise Greenwood Cemetery, a United Church Choir contest, a Baptist Parsonage guest list, a Gregory Theatre Band program, and a Young Men’s Bible Class banquet at Georgetown United Church with team captain Arlo O’Neill leading the winning side.

N. C. Schreiter Kitchener John Finley Toronto E. Finley F. Wf. Fox Montreal T. Cao Bruce Imlach Ottawa Baptist Parsonage Georgetown Georgetown Porcelain Corporation Ltd Br. D. A. McClenham Port Nelwon Greenwood Cemetery United Church Choir J. D. Godfrey Ang Ciegory Theatre Min. McLiy Vocaliat Mowart Jack ,Thompson Hale Charlba Mirk C. Brandford W. Wradley Adeompnaniat David Wilson Arol O'Neill Morwld

Burlington and area notes and local wins in 1920s Gazette

Mr and Mrs Albert England and T omily spent Sunday at Port Credit. Mr and Mrs J M Sitvers spent the weekend at Mount Forest with her brother BE Gardiner. Miss Mabel Rowell of the Hospital Club San Jose visited with Mrs Renner last week. Rev W Va Wilson and Mr V O Rhyne attended Halton Presbytery in Acton Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Coleman of Palm Beach Florida visiting friends in Burlington and Ontario. Winners of Boy Beauts third house competition under Burlington Horticultural Society include Ed Busby and Vernon Busby. A two story laying home on the Krug cn g farm east of Yronte burned Saturday. loss about 3000, insured. Town Council rink committee met line directors and others. council to be asked to pass by law for town to take over rink. Ruth Riddiford presented with gift from Ontcorn School choir. Ruth directs music, Norma Cleave won the gold medal for senior girls solo. Ontvorn school choir ranked among city’s six best. Gazette.

Wid Albert England Tomily Port Credit J. M. Sitvers Mount Forest BE. Gardiner Mabel Rowell James Coleman Palm Yearbor Florida Burlington Ontario Burlington Horticultural Society List Edd Busby Vernon Busby Krug Cng Yronte Wrod Hray St. Catharines Ruth Riddiford Ontcorn School Hamilton Ruth Rhie Kenlor Norma Cleave Ontvorn Gazette

Dairymen and instructors link for Ontario cheese and butter making

A provincial dairy conference at the Agricultural College in Guelph brought together dairy producers, inspectors, and instructors from Ontario. Participants discussed grading cream for butter and milk for cheese, exchange of practical experience, and the need for pricing incentives to improve product quality. The gathering concluded with dinner and strong value placed on inter-provincial cheese and butter production collaboration.

Chielph Q. W. Barr Feld John Scott Varonto Creimery Ontario Frank Hearne Nogherta Hal Baker Adimia Stubbs Dairy Inspection Service Ontario Department of Agriculture Maauke

Dotted Line Nimble Wedding Question Revealed

A terse exchange shows a young wife anticipating a fifty-pound birthday gift from her husband. The husband agrees with a playful conditional reply, and the line of payment is prepared for her signature.

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