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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
5
A compact roundup of community notes from Lincoln centers and nearby areas. Highlights weekly happenings, upcoming meetings, local events, and reader-shared items of interest across centers and communities.
Miss Annie Airdrie visited George Town over the week end. Mr H Steinoff of Hamilton visited at Mr and Mrs Bridger's on Sunday. Mr Ernest Sigsworth visited Molton over the week end. Mr A MacEachern of Thornbury visits his brother Ronald MacEachern. Week end visitors at Tyler's include Mr English Mr Gam Briers and Frank Nash from Toronto. Mr and Mrs Turner of Acton visited with Mr and Mrs Alex MacDonald and with Mr and Mrs Gordon Currie of Acton. Master Arthur Grant returned from Stewarttown for the holiday. Mr Hector Guthrie came home from Toronto for the holiday.
OSPRINGE reports Burn McKinnon and Neil on a Strathroy business trip. Nathan McKersle of Rockwood visited with R. Van Norman. Nellie Webb won first place in the W C T U Oratorical Contest in Erin. Mrs J Stewart of Guelph is ill. her son David visited. The Burrows and Culp families hosted visitors. Robertson, Carter, and Williamson from Guelph toured Stratipra region.
A herd of fifty four dairy cattle owned by F. O. Hunter of Norval passes government test. Mrs Rev Dr A G Smith and Miss Gladys Smith of Dunnville visit Mrs Tracy at Stewartown. Deputy Reeve W G Appelbe and Mrs Appelbe plan to move to Charles Street. Mrs John Appelbe of Stewarttown marks her 87th birthday on May 7 with neighbors’ congratulations. Col Ballantine of Hamilton and Mrs W Rogers visit W A Main in Durham Street. John A McDermid of Victoria College to lead a mission field in Muskoka, heading to Bracebridge.
At the Rockwood Women’s Institute monthly session an officer slate was elected led by Honorary President Mrs. C. W. Hartop and President Mrs. Wm. McNabb. District officials include Mrs. Hortop and Mrs. Hartop. other posts list Mrs. Han na, Mrs. Cameron, and Mrs. McMillan among officers.
Mrs M Eagles of Caledon hosted and guests included Mrs H C Austin and daughters. Toronto visitors A Colthart and P Green joined Mrs H C Austin. Forest residents Evelyn and Ruth joined Mr and Mrs T Bainbridge. Orillia’s Walter Scott party visited G R Scott. Milverton’s Mrs R McMane and family paired with 8 W Hull. Port Credit travelers attended Church of Christ and Mr H L Richardson home. Toronto and Hamilton residents noted among recent callers at McDougall households.
Firefighters responded to a false alarm in the Tuxedo district on Sunday evening. Agnes Forster has returned from St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton after an appendicitis operation feeling well. Mrs Wallace Morse died Tuesday at her daughter's Maple Avenue home aged eighty three. funeral held yesterday. Mrs C W Coote ninety and Marion Coote planned a month in St Catharines with Rev Smith. Geo Coote M P to Northwest for time. Major J Moore RAF London and Major Cunningham 8th London Regiment visited Mr Stuart Brown and attended the opening of the Lome Rifles armory Saturday night.
Limehouse residents welcomed visitors from Toronto Brampton and nearby towns for Victoria Day. Anglers enjoyed trout streams while picnickers crowded the rocks. The Summer Meeting of the Women's Institute in Acton drew local ladies including Mrs Gowdy Norton and Mrs Meredith.
The Bannockburn Women’s Institute held a regular meeting at Mrs. Ho Anthony’s home on Wednesday May 17 with an opening ode and prayer. Minutes were read and adopted. roll call cited How to Keep Cheerful During Housecleaning. Members discussed the Milton district meeting and social hour followed lunch.
Mrs. Robert Armstrong of Milton received a clock from St Peter's Anglican Women's Auxiliary before moving from Erindale. Police figures J R Elliott and Wm M Scott return home after weeks in Galt Hospital. A fire destroyed Clarence Galbraiths barn with $4000 loss. 1400 insured. Town council approved bills of 1633.82 and discussed daylight saving with a vote next meeting. Joseph Warburton of Hamilton jailed six months plus six months indeterminate for attempted gas pump break. Frank Gow claimed car theft.
In a reflective piece Rhinow argues that knowing the Lord's Prayer deeply and understanding war are linked. He contrasts a Polish author's fictional soldier with modern readers, urging thoughtful prayer and a moral view of warfare and greed.
A speaker argues that dullness is not a sign of virtue and that intelligent people exercise self control. The truly inspiring companions are those governed by high ideals and disciplined lives rather than dissipated ones. Wit does not come from drink or fatigue, but from a clear, disciplined mind.
Dr Macoun Dominion Horticulturist advises removing about two feet of soil to form a bed with good drainage. Lay three inch tile or gravel for drainage, replace with rotted manure mixed into the top soil, then return surface soil. The method aims to create a deep well-drained rose bed.
A terse two line exchange shows a woman recalling meeting someone’s husband and another person confirming the encounter. The dialogue hints at an unspoken link between the parties and a prior awareness of the meeting.
Jim-Why owns four bakeries and has built a growing moneyed business. Report notes his expanding bakery network and local influence.
In a father's dialogue with his son, the boy asks what a pedestrian is and the father explains that pedestrians are the raw material for motor accidents. The exchange frames everyday street danger as a lesson in awareness.
The Municipal Council of Nassagaweya will meet as a Court of Revision at the Township Hall Brookville on Monday May 29 1933 at 2 PM All persons with appeals against the 1933 Assessment Roll to take notice and govern themselves accordingly Dated May 15 1933 John Clerk 46-2
Ballinafad families visited relatives in Schomberg and Wasaga Beach with several weekend trips. Toronto visitors stayed with relatives in Wasaga Beach while Guelph and Glen Williams residents planned moves and a new house. A United Church service was held Sunday evening led by Rev. Waddell as Mrs Campbell remains critically ill.
Eden Mills report details a full attendance meeting with officers elected for the year Mrs Wilkins Wilson as President and Mrs Max Milne as Secretary treasurer Auditors’ report praised Copper Contest captains named J Barden and J Gilbertson Social hour held Sunday saw Knatchball Missionary group meet at Mrs Marshall’s with reports from Presbyterial Guelph and illness note for Mrs Argo plus visits by Dr and Mrs Byerley and Miss Kennedy in Guelph area news
Mrs. W W Hopkins visits London Windsor and Detroit. The Martin couple of Carberry Man are guests of the Dingles. Mrs. Weir returns from hospital and recovers. Bert Parsons of Mt Clemens Michigan visits Wawn district. A chicken house fire on James Street destroys property. Mrs. Gordon Almas proceeds with radium treatment at Hamilton General Hospital and improves. S Boy of St Jacobs and A Filsinger of Regina spent Sunday with N Ernst. Audrey Thomas leaves for Porcupine to take a position and will be missed in sports. Rev Capt W C Riddiford attends convocation at McMaster University. Rev Dr Huddleston preaches a sermon. Jacksonalson of Burlington graduates. Mason of Water Street also attended.
A brief note reflects on a spiritual breakthrough as truth advances into the concept of eternity, emphasizing a transformative moment or realization beyond present time. The text centers on metaphysical progress and inward revelation.
The minister leads 11 a.m. service on Our Best Friend and 7 p.m. talk on Personal Rights. Sunday School and Bible Class begin at 12 noon. Everybody welcome to attend all events.
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