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25 May 1933
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Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
1
Weekend Visitors Bring News Across Towns
Miss Annie Airdrie visited George town over the week end. Mr H Steinoff of Hamilton called on Mr and Mrs Bridger on Sunday. Ernest Gigsworth visited Malton over the week end. A MacEachern of Thornbury visits his brother Ronald Mac Eachern. Week end visitors at Tylers include Mr English Mr Sam Briers and Frank Nash of Toronto Mr and Mrs Turner of Acton and others at McDonald Graham Curtie of Acton. Arthur Grant returned home from Stewarttown for the holiday. Hector Guthrie came home from Toronto for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Airdrie
Georgetown
H. Steinoff
Hamilton
Turner
Acton
Alex. , McDonald
Gordon Curtie
George Graham
Arthur Grant
Stewarttown
Hector Guthrie
Toronto
Community notes from Ospringe and area
Mr Burn McKinnon and his brother Nell traveled to Strathroy on a business trip. Nathan McKersle of Rockwood visited the Van Norman home. Nellie Webb won first place in an Oratorical Contest for the WCTU at Erin. Mrs J Stewart of Guelph is seriously ill. her son David spent Sunday with her. The Burrows family and Culp visit Vineland relatives, while Robertson family and Carter Williamson toured Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn McKinnon
Nell
Strathroy
Nathan McKersle
Rockwood
R. van Norman
Nellie Webb
Erin
J. “Stewart
Guelph
Local notices from Georgetown and area readers
A report from Georgetown notes 54 dairy cattle belonging to F O Hunter of Norval passing a government test. Several social items mention visits and birthdays including Mrs Rev Dr A G Smith and Miss Gladys Smith in Dunnville, Mr and Mrs J J Gibbons and James Scott returning from Florida, Deputy Reeve W G Appelbe and Mrs Appelbe moving to Esquesing on Charles Street, and Mrs John Appelbe of Stewarttown celebrating her 87th birthday on May 7. Col and Mrs Ballantine of Hamilton and Mrs W Rogers of Point Claire visited the Main family in Durham Street. John A McDermid of Victoria College, Toronto, is to work in Muskoka this summer, heading to Bracebridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Hunter
Norval
A. G. Smith
Gladys Smith
Dunnville
Tracy
Stewarts Town
J. J. Gibbons
James Scott
Florida
W. G. Appelbe
Durham Street
John A. McDermid
Victoria College
Toronto
Muskoka
Bracebridge
Herald
Rockwood Institute Elects Officers and Members
At the monthly Women's Institute meeting in Rockwood last week an officers election was held listing honorary president Mrs C W Hartop president Mrs Wm McNabb and others including district director Mrs C W Hortop and secretary treasurer Mrs M Hanna. The gathering also featured a trip report by Mrs M P Barry and musical numbers by members. The Girls' Mission Band held a tea and baking sale. the Rockwood Bible Society met with Rev. Pinnock of Toronto addressing the audience. Several locals visited or were visiting from nearby towns as preparations for patriotic holiday events continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
C. W.hartop
Wm. McNabb
D. McMillan
Geo. W. Peal
M. Hanna
M.cameron
C. W. Hortop
J. A. Little
Girls’ Mission Band
The
United Church
Rockwood and Everton
Knox College
Rockwood
Eden Mills
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Guelph
Rutherford Hewat
Mimico
Ross Allan
Toronto
Murdo Munro
Hamilton
Mutrie
of Toronto University
Weekend visitors gather in Caledon and area
Mrs. Eagles of Caledon hosted and hosted guests from Brampton Toronto Forest Orillia Milverton Port Credit Hamilton and Hamilton area over the weekend. Families including Hutchinson Bainbridge Scott McMane Hull Tallman and McDougall relations joined church and social visits across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Eagles
Caledon
H. C. Austin
Walter Scott
Helen
Orillia
H.L. Richardson
M. Sargent
E. McDougall
Nichol
Toronto
Eagles
Hamilton
Ki McDougall
Advocate
Fire drill and travels mark Oakville notices
Firemen respond to a false alarm in the Tuxedo district on Sunday evening. Miss Agnes Forster reports a full recovery after an appendicitis operation in Hamilton. Mrs. Wallace Morsey dies at her daughter’s Maple Avenue home aged eighty three. funeral held yesterday. Mrs. C W Coote aged ninety and Miss Marion Coote plan a month in St Catherine s with Rev Smith. Geo Coote MP to Northwest. Mr H K Hill of Reynolds Street stayed at Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal. Major Moore of the Royal Air Force London and Major Cunningham of the 8th London Regiment visited Mr Stuart Brown and attended the Lome Rifles armory opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuxedo
Agnes Forster
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hamilton
Wallace Morsey
Mabel Secord
Maple Avenue
C.W. Coote
Marion
8Th London Regiment
Stuart Brown
Lome
Limehouse Social Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events
R Marshall and Miss Marshall return from Toronto to summer home in Limehouse. Torontonian visitors include Lew Wright and Lawson families. Anglers flock to trout streams and picnickers enjoy rocky spots. Limehouse ladies attend Summer Meeting of the Women's Institute in Acton. Peters borough stone contract secured, quarry staff increased. Ladies' Aid pancake social at United Church reports good weather and fine pancakes. Youths spend evening with Archie Keir of Churchill for a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Marshall
Miss Marshall
Toronto
Lew. Wright
Lawson
W. Millere
Brampton
Douglas .Gowdy
Limehouse
Archie Keir
Churchill
Bannockburn Women’s Institute Meeting Report
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute met at Mrs. H. Anthony’s home on May 17. The session opened with the Ode and prayer, minutes read and adopted, roll call answered by a cheer themed to housecleaning, and Miss J. McDonald presented a district meeting report from Milton. After business, lunch and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
Women’s Institute
H. Anthony
Betty
R. A. Storey
Bobby
Toronto
S. Matthews
Preston
Alex. Mann
Owen Sound
Donald Matthews
A. G. Clarridge
K. Beckett
Local Notes From Milton and District
Miltons Mrs. Robert Armstrong received a clock from St. Peters Anglican Women’s Auxiliary before moving to Milton. Police Magistrate J R Elliott and Wm M Scott, long in Galt Hospital, returned home Sunday and are improving. A fire at Clarence Galbraiths barn on Trafalgar Township town line destroyed stock and grain. loss $4000, insurance $1400. Town Council approved $1633.82 in accounts. daylight saving petition opposed, pro daylight time favored at next meeting. In Burlington police court Joseph Warburton of Hamilton got six months fixed and six months indeterminate for attempting to break a gas pump. Frank Gow, car owner, claimed the car was stolen. Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert’ Armstrong
Erindale
Milton
St. Peter’s
J. R. Elliott
Wm. M. Scott
Galt Hospital
Clarence Galbraith
Trafalgar
Barr
Burlington
Bronté
Joseph Warburton
Hamilton
Frank Gow
Warburton
Champion
WAR AND THE LORDS PRAYER BY ARTHUR B RHINOW
An analysis of knowing the Lord s Prayer compared with knowing war. The author argues true knowledge of war means recognizing mankind s selfishness and suffering, while reverent understanding of the prayer leads to moral love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Lord's Prayer
Arthur B. Rhinow
Henry Sienkiewicz
Christendom
Inspiring Companions and Self-Mastery
A reflection argues that dullness is not required for virtue and that intelligent, upright individuals can combine wit with self control. It asserts that impulses undermine judgment, while disciplined, ideal-driven lives are more inspiring than dissipated ones.
Making a Rose Bed for Poor Drainage Soils
Dr. Macoun Dominion Horticulturist recommends building a rose bed by removing about two feet of soil, adding tile drainage or stones if needed, and replacing with rotted manure mixed into the surface soil. The process aims to improve drainage and fertility for healthier roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macoun
Dominion Horticulturist
Meeting with Your Husband Reveals Hidden Message
Dialogue fragment shows a wife telling a confidant that she met her husband yesterday and that he did not see her. The confidant confirms awareness, saying he knew about the encounter. The exchange hints at a concealed awareness or prior knowledge.
Four Bakeries Owned by Local Tycoon Rumored Wealth
Rumors swirl around a local figure nicknamed Jin-why who reportedly holds substantial wealth, while colleague Jam confirms the claim noting the individual owns four bakeries across the city. The chatter highlights a rising profile in the local business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
Rockefeller
Jim
Raw Material Pedestrian Line Sparks Cautionary Note
A father explains to his son that pedestrians are the raw material for motor accidents as he discusses safety and awareness in traffic. The exchange underscores dangers faced by walkers near roads and the need for vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Nassagaweya Township Court of Revision Meeting Notice
The Nassagaweya Township Council will meet as a Court of Revision in Brookville Township Hall on Monday May 29 1933 at 2 PM All persons appealing the 1933 Assessment Roll are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly Dated May 15 1933 John Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Brookville
John
Local Family News and Community Notes
Ballinafad relatives and friends visited Sunday at the home of Mrs. Moody’s father Wm Harding in Schomberg. Toronto visitors Mr. and Mrs. English stayed with Mr. Camp bell’s family and planned a Wasaga Beach cottage trip. Jack Campbell of Guelph joined relatives in Wasaga Beach at the E J Campbells. Cushnie guests called on Alfred Soper. Mrs. Alfred Soper returned from Toronto. Mrs. Dan Campbell remains critically ill in Guelph General Hospital. George Thompson plans to build a new house this summer. Appleyard of Glen Williams moves to the Shortill farm on the eighth. United Church held a Sunday evening service with Rev. Mr. Waddell preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moody
Schomberg
Mrs. Moody
Wm. Harding
J. Cushnie
Alfred Soper
Toronto
Dan Campbell
Guelph General Hospital
George Thompson
Appleyard
Glenwilliams
Shortill Farm
Eighth Inc
United Church
Waddell
Annual Meeting Of Eden Mills Women’s Institute
The Eden Mills Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs. N. S. Marshall's home with full attendance. Officers were elected: Wilkins Wilson as President and Max Milne as Secretary-Treasurer. The Knatchball group of Ebenezer Missionary Society met at Mrs. J. Marshall's. Rev Gandier reported on the Presbyterial in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
N. S. Marshall
J. Marshall
Wilkins Wilson
Max. Milne
J. Barden
J. Gilbertson
Ebenezer Women’s Missionary Society
Gandier
Guelph
Thos
Diamond
Barden
W. E. Wright
O. Lockers
Erin Township
St. Thomas
Argo
Burlington Notices and Locals Highlight Regional Travel and Events
Mrs W W Hopkins visits relatives in London Windsor and Detroit. Mr and Mrs Thos Martin of Carberry Man guests of Mr and Mrs R W Dingle. Mrs Chas Weir returns from hospital progressing well. James Street chicken house fire. radium treatment news about Mrs Gordon Almas. Audrey Thomas leaves Burlington for Porcupine to take a position. famed athlete, misses in multiple sports. Convocation at McMaster University features Rev Capt W C Riddiford and Rev Dr Huddleston. Jack Donaldson among graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hopkins
London
Windsor
Detroit
Thos. Martin
Carberry
Man
R. ‘W. Dingle
Chas. Weir
Bert Parfsons
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Louis Cole
James Street
Gordon Almas
Hamilton General Hospital
S. Hoy
St. Jacobs
A. Filsinger
Regina
Sask
N. Ernst
Locust Street
Audrey Thomas
Burlington
Porcupine
Thomas
W. C. Riddiford
McMaster University
Huddleston
Halifax
Riddiford
Jack Donaldson
Ant
Truth: the Breaking Through Into Time of Eternity
A brief fragment notes a concept of truth breaking through into a perception of eternity. It presents a contemplative statement on temporal passage and transcendence without concrete events or names. The line emphasizes a shift from present time to timeless existence.
Religious Services Schedule With Sermon Topics
At 11.00 a m the Minister speaks on Our Best Friend and at 7.00 p m the Minister returns with Personal Rights. Sunday School and Bible Class convene at 12.00 noon. Everyone is welcome.
Evening Church Parade and Lore Rifles Service
At 11.00 a.m. permanency and 7.00 p.m. The White Feather are listed with an evening service featuring a Church Parade of the Lore Rifles. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the White Feather
The
Lore Rifles
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