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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

11

Accidents and Visits Highlight Community Weekend

Heavy mist Thursday night caused a young driver from Guelph to miss the road and crash into a hydro pole. occupants escaped with minor injuries. A trailer accident left Archie Ainclair with two leg fractures and hospitalization, while Mire Locker recovered at home after neck injury from a truck collision. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. L. Webb visited Hamilton. Stewart and Sunter brought a new truck from Windsor for business use.

Guelph Blanche John Thompson B. Hutchinson Hillsburg Archie Ainclair Mire O. Locker Lasks Webb Leslie, Jr Hamilton David Stewart Arnold Sunter Windsor Stewart Mira Frank Brydon D. N MicPhedran Everton Mrr Robi Akitt J. Brydon Don Dickienon Morriston Robert Fisher John Aitken

Campbellville Pioneer Alexander McKenzie Dies After Eighty-Two Years

Alexander McKenzie, long resident on the thirteenth concession of East Flamboro, died Monday evening after a hip injury and prolonged ill health. Born in Puslinch in 1854, he married Isabel Cameron in 1883 and was active at St David's Church for 41 years. He leaves a widow, a son Kenneth and daughter Mrs John Pinkney, plus a sister in New York. Funeral held at his home with service by Rev. Frank Lawden.

Margaret McLaren Hamilton Hospital Alexander McKenzie Eaat Flamboro Puslinch Kenneth McKengie Janes Campbellville Frank Quinlan Toronto Frank Wheelihan Mra KE. Boles Guelph Jas. Pogue C. A. Easley A. McMillan N. Finnemore M. Moore D. Cc. Hunter Wesley Mason Montreal A McCurdy WMS A. McKenzie Mixa Mary Roberts L A Jean McPhail Owen Barteaux Betty G. B. Carbett Tom Mitchell Niagara Falls W. Ellett Robert Eliott Messrs Andrew Elliott Rockwood Will Elliott Chatham Aime

Local Social Visits Note Weekend Travels

Ballina and Rev My Waddell of Toronto planned a visit with daughter Mrs Blake Vannoner, Mrs Barbera Soper spent days in Georgetown, Grace Dampier from Everton spent the weekend with Milas Ethel Swindlehurat, Miss Ethel Swindlehurat returned from Brampton, Mr Joy Boper left for Winnipeg, Mr Lynd Swindlehurat was home from Brampton for the weekend.

My. Waddell Toronto Blake Vannatter Barbera Soper Georgetown Grace Dampier Everton Milas Ethel Swindlehurat Peter’ Ferguson Ronto Misa Ethel Swindlehurat Brampton Joy Boper

Georgetown Families Relocate and Engagement Announced

Georgetown residents Mrs Croy Kennedy and Bil moved to Toronto while Mrs James Graham and Miss Hapel Graham relocate to Sudbury. Mr John Carter announces engagement of Olive Delena Carter to William H Reeve. F D and J K Charles, sons of Mr and Mrs F B Charles, earned Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at a special convocation in Guelph, Ontario.

Croy Kennedy Bil Toronto James Graham Hapel Graham Tmat Sudbury John ¥. Carter Olive Delena William H. Reeve Arthur Reeve Georgetown Messra F. D J. K. Charles Charles Equesing C.ac

Oakville Golf Club Opens As Parade Of Local News

Oakville hosts opening match with about fifty members at the Oakville Golf Club. Edgar Webb joins Provincial Police as Motorcycle Traffic Officer stationed in Goderich. Subway construction disrupts the seventh Hine O.N.R. crossing area. Merton community structures near Bronte to be commemorated with a cairn. Roy Smith elected President of Oakville Home and School Association at its first annual meeting at the High School Auditorium.

Arason Oakville Golf Club Edgar Webb E. A. Webb Goderich Oakville Hine O.N.R Merton Bronte Roy Smith Oakville Home and School Association J. I. Lawson

Rockwood Vic Day Sports Draw Crowds and Contests

Rockwood Victoria Day sports under Young People’s Union of the United Church drew fair crowds. Baseball results saw Everton beat Rockwood United Church 6 to 4 and Edgewood Park defeat Rockwood 17 to 10. Everton then won 8 to 0 in the winners playoff at Edgewood Park. Races and prizes were donated by local businesses. a refreshment booth was popular. Plans were laid for Township Sunday School Convention at Eden Mills in June. Mrs J A Litte attended the Liberal Women’s Convention in Ottawa. Condolences to the Hosking family of Rockwood and to others. Several visitors from Toronto and Hamilton were noted. Rev Stoyton was absent. interim services were led by Mr Witherspoon of Knox College.

Victoria Day Young People's Union of the United Church Rockwood United Church Everton Rockwood Edgewood Park Edgewood R. M Pahey Chas. Pegreon Toronto Robert Croft Douglas Patterson James Clarence Lynch Toront Robert Hamilton Mary Ella Hamilton Hamilton Fred Day Wm. Royce Clarence Robert Boland Guelph Samuel Seymour Joel Leslie Erin Township Stoiaton Elmira Alma Witherspoon Knox College Presbyterian Church

New High Commissioner Appointed For Canada

NEW HIGH COMMISSIONER JR GERALD CAMPBELL, BRITISH C O N S U L IN NEW YORK, NAMED HIGH COMMISSIONER TO CANADA TO SUCCEED SIR FRANCIS PROUD WHO LEFT THE CANADIAN POST THIS SEPTEMBER FOR THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE BENGAL LAND REVENUE COMMISSION.

Jr Gerald Campbell New York Canada Francia Proud Bongnal Land Revenue Comminaion

Burlington News Roundup of Local Events and Changes

Local notes report Kenneth Allison recovering after an accident while townsfolk plan celebratory rides. The Department of Public Works seeks bids to repaint the Post Office exterior. A heavy frost damages tomato, lettuce, and strawberry crops in Burlington. six to eight inch tomato plants suffer. Reverend Geo W Tebbs notes Reverend Trevor Jones, once Burling ton High School student, joins Arctic Diocese posting at Aklavik in June. W C Brennan Construction wins $15 000 service station project on Brant Street and Middle Road. plans for a new hotel and lunch room on the opposite corner circulate. Relief rolls tighten as able bodied residents are removed. April relief bill surpasses $2,000. Road work resumes, providing local employment.

Kenneth Allison Department of Public Worka Burlington Arctic Aklavik W. C. Brennan Construction Company Brant Street Middle Road Gazette

Local Visitors and Weekend Stays at the Cottage

Limehouse My and Mrs Bowman visited Mr and Mrs Lane during last week. Gordon Follett from Toronto spent the holiday with the Lane group. Garnham and children plus Norman Brown and friend from Toronto visited the Bhelbourne cottage. Harvey Norton moved into Wm Marshall's house. Toronto visitors Wall family and Mummary family spent the holiday at the cottage. Fine weather Sunday drew some to the neighborhood though many stayed away. Strange cows were noticed around the area.

Bowman J. Catharnea W. A. Lane Gordon Follett and Ohum Toronto Mra. Garnham Norman Brown F. Bhelbourne Mian Jonsin Colea Qwen Hil Harvey Norton Wm. Marshall

All Saints and United Church Leaders in Local Notices

Erin Mra H Austin visited Erin Continuation School to report progress. All Saints Church members hosted a social with Rev Orion Weaver before departure. United Church in Canada votes to call Rev George H Thomas of Kitchener as minister, possibly starting July 3. Harber Bellamy Jr. narrowly escaped injury from a sawing accident when an axehead flew off and struck him, breaking ribs.

Austin Toronto Victiini J.B. Austin A. J. Huahband Miah Erin Congregation of All Saints’ Church Mra. Campbell Harber Bellamy, Jr Beldood Mr. Bellamy

Local Milestone Tales and Upcoming Wedding Notices

Milton W. King settled farm matters in Trafalgar Township and met Duncan Marshall at Hamarson Ford purchasing cattle for Premier Hepburn. Windsor Bradley and family visited Milton and Frank Stark’s home. Ruth Nell announced the Aurora Music Festival engagement of Wuntoe and Donald Edward Sloteka set for mid June.

W. King Traefalgar Allan Qlamenta Trafalgar Township Duncan, Marshall Hmaraon Windsor’ Bradley Buffalo J. Bradley Frank Stark John Stark Mian Ruth Nell Milton McHahe Public Schnals Thuthargent Aurora Muale Teatival Hold Maylath Camphallville

Northward missionary birds spread scripture in far north

Kingaville naturalist Jack Miner uses banded birds dropped in the north to deliver the direct word of God to Indians and Eskimos. The project speeds missionary work and aids bird migration study as bands are mailed from Kingsville to trace routes and interpret scripture for Sabbath worship.

Mindonartos North American Kingaville Miaalonarica Hudson Bay District Jack Miner Indiana Kingsville Nansat Northlands

Local social notes from Eden Mills and area visitors

The column records visits and upcoming events in Eden Mills and neighboring towns. It lists attendees from Toronto Guelph Hamilton Montreal Trenton Oshawa and Peterborough visiting local families and notes a Women's Institute district meeting in Everton.

Skeleton of Chief Matok Found Disturbed in Petersburg Cemetery

Reported disturbance in a Petersburg South Africa cemetery confirms suspicion. European police investigate the burial plot as war drums fade and the decayed skeleton is exposed under the guard of native dancers and the young chief. Police seek clues.

Matok Petersburg South Africa

Fishing Opportunities Across Canada Attract Anglers

Canada offers vast fishing possibilities in thousands of lakes rivers and streams. Deep sea fishing on both coasts includes tuna and large sharks while many lakes host trout and bass. For details contact A. O. Seymour general tourist agent Canadian Pacific Railway Montreal or obtain fishing booklets at CP offices.

Canada Dominion Nova Scotia Vancouver Island Devil's Gap Lake of the Woode French River Canugu Laurentian Mountains Montreal United Seymour Canadian Pacific Railway Canadian Pacific

Apartment for Rent and Various Local Ads

Apartment for rent with hot water heat and water included. Nearby listings include seed corn sale ads for Golden Glow and other varieties, a good eight room house on Mill Street with furnace and utilities, and a public notice for painting tender at the Mill Street building. Includes contact details for Acton Ontario listings and local businesses.

Wis No Hailey

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