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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
6
Readers show strong interest in developments across neighborhood centers and surrounding communities. This brief column highlights ongoing efforts, upcoming events, and local voices shaping shared spaces and services.
Anne and Sean Lindsay and J. C. Lindsay of Toronto visited at their home here over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson and family of Toronto visited Mann Bros. Miss Genevieve Clarridge of Brampton spent the week end at her home here. Mrs A Arthurs of Toronto is visiting sister Mrs. John Mann. Mrs A A Storey and Bobbie of Toronto visited with her parents Mr and Mrs A G Clarridge over the week end. Miss Jean Bennie of Acton spent the holiday at Main Bros. Mrs D D Morrison visited friends in Toronto for a few days.
Reverend George Kitching of Halland Centre visited his brother J P Kitching in Corwhin and his mother Mrs John Kitching who is seriously ill at Mrs H Caldwell’s in Limehouse. Local residents report spring colt births and family visits. Preparations for Ebenezer Church Nassagaweya Centennial on June 19 proceed, with committees intensifying efforts. Victoria Day passed quietly in the area.
Limehouse hosts travelers from Toronto Brantford and Montreal with visits to residents and relatives. Congratulations are extended to Douglas Gowdy of Montreal on winning the Fraser Cup and to the Gowdy family on the birth of a daughter, with noting of the grandad William Gowdy.
Campbellville residents celebrated a well attended banquet and dance at Brooksville hall organized by Campbell Lodge A F and A M. Guests included the Barteaux Carbetts from Toronto and locals like Miss Preda Harris and Miss Estelle Bell. A baseball game Campbellville versus Carlisle was planned for Saturday.
Ballinafad residents Mr and Mrs Robert Shortill and Siraham Swindlehurst visited friends in Wellandport. Mr Weadge remains serious, Mrs Campbell in hospital improving slowly. Rev Forman of Erin led preparatory service and Lord's Supper was administered. Rev Waddell preached. Francis Longstreet marked his 87th birthday on May 22. Farmers report seeding largely complete.
Mr J P Scarrow led a Bible class at Churchill with Rev Caldwell assisting in the service. The Churchill Orchestra contributed to worship. The Churchill Community met Monday night at John McLean's home. John Graff travels to Powassan for his brother David Graff’s funeral. Lucinda Graff of Brampton visited home with Florence Schnider and David Williamson of Brampton. Billa Thomas of Tarontougras stayed with her parents. Robert Towns of Nipissing spends summer with daughter Mrs John Graff. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs E Denny on a baby girl.
CREWSON S CORNERS reports Walter Ambler of Toronto as a guest of Mrs James Black. Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs Tottenard and others stay with Mr and Mrs McDonald. Weather notes Drenching rain across the three Prairie Provinces fuels optimism for a large wheat yield with possible losses from pests and frost.
Mrs A D Dice improves after illness. Mrs R White leaves for Woodstock for a month with her daughter Mrs A J Sloan. Rev J F Clugston invited to pastor Appleby Nelson United Church circuit. Mr and Mrs Wm Pickett celebrate 59th wedding anniversary on May 8. Milton adopts daylight saving time from May 29 to September 4. T A Hutchinson visits Palgrave for four weeks. David Mitch nick of Hamilton Milton earns BA at McMaster and enters Osgoode Hall. Milton High School Cadet Corps inspected by Captain J M Cummings. 52 cadets report well in drill and appearance. Champion.
Erin and Alton residents feature relocations and weekend visits. The column notes new moves by Mr and Mrs Geo D Fletcher and the Randalls from Brampton as well as gatherings with former Erin residents. It mentions funerals for Provincial Officer Charles Hefferon in Hamilton and a painful accident involving Andréw Cheyne in Erin with chest injury from potato handling.
A chimney fell during a high windstorm at Mrs J E Cartons residence. Funeral of Wm Richardson held at Shelbourne. Boy Scouts committee met to plan a concert with Guelph scouts to perform next week. Attendees included Rev W J Taylor and several local residents. Various week end visitors named from Brampton Simcoe Dundas Fonthill Toronto Guelph Windsor Mimico and Hamilton. Adam Woot Township Reeve funeral held at Barrie Hill United Church Johnston Cemetery.
Electric lights installed in Baptist Church school rooms in Georgetown. Rev. A N Frith attends McMaster University summer session in Hamilton. Mrs George Hume shows improvement. Eton Frith completes year at McMaster and visits Ottawa. Mrs McLean returns home after hospital confinement for arm and thigh injuries. Roy Wiggins of Georgetown recovering in Toronto hospital after freezing feet on March 4 while working on the C N R. The remains of W J Walker of Credit Lodge A F and A M, formerly of Georgetown, buried at Greenwood Cemetery after funeral led by Rev N D MacKinnon.
Mrs J G Hornsby and daughter Molly plan Friday departure for the Old Country. Harold J Kurtz named town engineer for Thorold starting May 8. Box lacrosse players practice locally but no schedule set. Visitors from New York and Michigan City spend weekends with Burlington residents. Mr and Mrs John Tuck to mark 63rd wedding anniversary tomorrow. Gazette reports a quiet family observance.
The Eden Mills Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs Jas Barden’s home on May 18. Officers were elected for the year including Mrs Wilk Wilson as President and Mrs W Gilbertson as 1st Vice-President. A donation request to fund swings for No 1 Etamoea School was debated and voted by ballot. The group sent thanks to outgoing officers and recognized regular attendants and top fundraisers. Also noted were health updates on Irene Anderson in Detroit Hospital and various local visits and community activities.
Oakville mayor J B Moat and Mrs Moat spent the weekend with friends at Orono. Mrs W I Merry returned from Boston. Sylvia and Una Handy of Oakville took over a Dundas highway service station. Mrs Binnie and daughters Irene and Grace returned from Miami Beach. Dr Urquhart suffered a back injury but is improving. Mrs G B Chisholm and daughter Anne will visit in late May with Dr Chisholm joining in July for Yale work. The Bain family attended George Christie’s funeral. John R Byers of the Rotary Club plans to attend the World Rotary Conference in Seattle in June. Rev G H P Grout and J B L Grout attended a banquet at the Victoria Hotel Brampton in honor of Judge Justin and Judge Grout. Mr and Mrs J R Grinham hosted a pre-nuptial shower for Doris Fleetham and Kenneth Hammond with about fifty guests.
The article recalls how Calvin Coolidge struggled at Amherst early on but, with his father's encouragement and steady effort, improved in his junior year and earned cum laude. It argues that supportive words can alter outcomes, noting how discouragement might derail a potential leader.
The Trans Canada Highway, a multi year project, shows extensive Ontario construction with 1386 miles of the total 3827 in the province. An Ontario Ministry says 40,000 workers have labored with no crimes reported, highlighting respect for law and order among Canadians.
The piece argues that youth who assume they know everything are conceited and short sighted. It notes great men credit humble associates and suggests adopting a learner stance expands knowledge and fosters growth.
The article emphasizes that all good manners are important but some outweigh others. It argues that table manners pale beside the kindness of spirit and avoiding public hurt, noting even strict politeness should not mask discourtesy or harm to others.
A dialogue features an elderly woman asking a captain for her state-room. She recalls a lighthouse visible from her window, but cannot remember the room number. The captain counters with a witty reply about identifying the room by its light.
The piece argues wise people learn from every view and listen with interest. It contrasts bright youths’ scorn for nonconforming ideas with elders' intolerance, noting that broader knowledge lowers certainty and condemns others' opinions as self betrayal.
A teacher tried weeks to capture a boy's attention with what she had to say. In desperation she spoke at length, but the boy replied that only his lower jaw moved, signaling limited response to her efforts.
Poem notes talk of weather signs and coming days, but a man sitting on a red hot stove signals an early spring in a sharp, rhymed warning.
In a humorous exchange at a shop a clerk teases a girl about not spending all day showing penny candies. He offers to show her the earth with a red fence for one penny, the girl asking to see it.
At 11 00 a m The Minister speaks on The Failure of John Mark. At noon Sunday School and Bible Class. At 7 00 p m The Minister presents Subject Christian Patriotism All are welcome for services and classes.
Sunday May 29 services listed with morning Bible study at 9 45 a m and 11 00 a m titled A Brief History in the series Sadie of the Covenant. Afternoon events include a 2 30 p m Zone Parade and a 6 60 p m Hearts of Understanding program noted for the Canadian event.
At 11.00 a m the Minister speaks and Sunday School meets at 12 15 p m The Minister resumes at 7.00 p m On Monday the YP U gathers at 8.00 p m The entry outlines regular church activities for the week.
Under this head the charge is 1c per word with a minimum of 25c cash. 10c extra if booked, also 10c extra if apply Box No. care of this office.
WAEN Walkerton Ontario offers a booklet asserting a real cause of a global crisis and a permanent remedy. Send 12 cents for a copy.
About 45 acres of pasture with running water. Corn Cutter No 5 Massey Harris offered. H Rotz, Concession 5 Lot 8 Erin. Phone Erin 25144.
Piano in mahogany case in excellent condition and a -10 tube Spartan Radio. Selling at a sacrifice as leaving for England. Contact George Green Mill Street.
Mr and Mrs J M Steele express appreciation to Acton Fire Brigade and neighbors for helping save other buildings and belongings after their home burned down last week.
An important meeting will be held at Ballinafad on May 28 dealing with Farmers Union Organization. The event promises interest and profit with speakers including W. C. Good ex M P, A. G. M. Bruyns of Limehouse, and J. S. Davidson of Bank of Montreal Acton. The committee comprises W. McDonald, A. Bruyns, and D. A. Russell.
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