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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

4

Fire destroys bank barn on Nassagaweya farm

Fire of unknown origin swept the bank barn owned by Mr Allen on the Robert Smith farm in Nassagaweya on Tuesday morning. The barn was partially insured. Local visitors from Toronto, Milton, Acton and others joined Nassagaweya residents for Victoria Day observances.

Allen Robert Smith Nasaygaweya Albert Norrish Toronto Nassagawrya Buondoy James Himpean Tottenham Nagangnaweya G. TY Ruth Gibson Orr Y. ¥. Norrluh Naaiaquwoya

Women's Institute annual meeting and church events noted

The annual meeting of the Women's Institute at the Mame on Wednesday last week elected Mrs. Frood as president and Mrs. Geo. Robertson as secretary treasurer. The Women Missionary Society met in the church on Thursday with Mrs. Lanllonx leading. Rev. Gandier spoke on the month’s topic. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan and children visited Mrs. W. Argo. Warden returned from Erin after attending the funeral of Mrs. Warden. Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall hosted a social gathering and music. Victoria Day was observed in the United Church on Sunday evening.

Frood Geo. Roberton Tressurer Mra Lanllonx Mra. (Rev.) Gandier Mir Cowan W. Argo Mrin Jay Warden Erin J. Marshall United Church

Local Visits and Society Notes From Campbellville and Area

Campbellville residents Dan Munter and Mrs. Wm McLaren with Mrs. R C Monvies visited Burling ton friends on Sunday. Guelph visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R O Monvies and Milas Hella Ferguson on Monday. Morrilton Choir's Only Sally Anne was well attended Wednesday evening. Miss Agnes Mann of Acton holidaying in the village. Bert Lowrey of Eden Mills visited his aunt Mrs. John Mahon on Monday. Mary Moore of Toronto spent the holiday at her home here. Kelly Sharpe of Montreal visited his parents over the holiday. Mr and Mrs A Mcphe rs of Toronto visited sister Miss McPhee over the holiday. Mrs Eather Wheellhan has recovered well after operation.

Dan Munter Wm. McLaren Burlington R. OC. Monvies Milas Hella Ferguson Guelph Morrilton Sally Anne Agnes Mann Acton Bert Lowrey Eden Wid Harvey Puckerby U Harvey Stuart J. J. Cranny John Preaswood Quarrio Inc Ferndale Park Walter Wayward W. J. Rutledge Terra Cotta United Church Cridwell Qlen Ernie Simples Dives George ‘Townsend Riverview Avenue WH. Wayward McAndrew Georgetown Vi. Logan Toronto Robert Puckering Cheeltenham Lane HE. Simpkin Running Board of Milks Simpkins Yano J. van Norman J. Campbell Bessey Pars. Lowell and Bt. Catharines L. Webb Jown Mian Sirkwood AL McLean J. Anderson Praronte McLean Whiley Babe Windsor Cooke George Cooke J. Stewart Elgin Sinclair Galt A. Sinclair Wid Arnold Everdell Wwwaburg George McMillin Phos. McCutchoon Everton Cemetery Menart E. Penvey K. Edy Duncan McTayish Holliday Ebn, Bunter Arnold Caledon Sn Croft Hy J. Croft Burgent W. J. ‘Saylor Jon Little Mouris Lorne James Allan Thos Wm. Forsythe John Coulion Warry Worrester Stone Church The Presbyterian Church Present Rey W. In McCracken Walkerton Ei Dohn Wylendais Ottawa Arthur "Ke, Gaing Wilbur Corner Montreal Dundas Robert Croft Gallop Norval Mra Trohnnton Ming Mitchell Chuelph da Wanless Guelph General Hospital Julia Jolly Margaret Doulas Mra. Jas Doughla, Br

Local notes on births visits and a village car crash

A May 11 birth is reported in the village along with several social updates. A quarried operation, a dance at Ferndale Park, church service, and house move are noted. A road accident near Cheeltenham injures a young man and damages two cars, while locals report visitors and a thunderstorm event.

Holiday visitors and local events fill Limehouse notes

Mrs J Agnew and Master Fred Smith from Toronto spent the holiday in Limehouse enjoying its scenery. Marshall and the Follett Bros from Toronto visited for leisure. Mr and Mrs E H Vannygater now in Guelph came for the weekend, while Mr and Mrs Douglas Gowdy and son of Montreal visited Gowday's old home. Mrs Vox of Georgetown called on friends. Evelyn Johnson and Miss Isle Davies visited Churchill. Miss M A Caldwell, teacher, spent holidays at Varney Grey. Our baseball team lost to Acton on Wednesday. A local youth play was performed at Churchill and may lead to a reception for “Eha TY.”

Agnew Fred Smith Toronto Limehouse Marshall Follett Hros E. HH. Vannygtter Guelph Douglas Gowdy-and-son Montreal Mr. Gowday Vox Creorgetown Evelyn Johnson Mtr Isle Davies Churchill Mia M.A. Caldwell Seventh One Varney Booth Grey Acton Horn

Burlington Notes and Local Events

Mr and Mrs Fawcett plan to move to Toronto while Mrs Marlyn Cole of New York visits her mother Mrs E B Roderick on Locust Street. Harold Eagle Gan Greer and Ches Gray appointed census enumerators for Burlington. The Tuck anniversary is celebrated. Proctor couple depart for three month Vancouver trip to join sister in Sacramento. Fishing party at Himberley Lake yields fine trout. Rev G W Tebbs attends Hon John S Martin funeral at Port Dover. Mr and Mrs Wm Poer move to town from Hamilton. Burlington to host softball league starting June 4 with Rhynas Tucks Blynal Corps and High School. Three young men arrested for disturbing John Oater’s home. remanded to next Tuesday. Waterworks Commission reports no new motor truck. superintendent's wheelbarrow days cited.

Vancouver Proctors Ulster Sacramento California Ham Clarke Worth. Dynex Harry Glover Jonata Himberley Lake G. W. Tebbs John 8. Martin Port Dover Chief Smith John Oater Barr Milton Waterworks Commission

Fishermen fill up town with holiday visits and travels

Community withered by a flood of visitors as numerous fishermen and locals spent the holiday visiting relatives in Guelph Acton and Georgetown. Many families from Toronto Windsor Galt and Lucknow joined, plus civic events like Everton Cemetery clean-up and a Caledon race on the 2nd.

Georgetown News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

The Georgetown column lists residents visiting relatives in Owen Sound and Hamilton, attendees at funerals in Port Dover and Hamilton, and summer plans with family in Montreal and Holstein. It notes moving into a new Market Street home, invitations for the Ontario Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention in 1032, and local band progress under A I Perrott with upcoming Yorodto Exhibition competition.

Nolo Jounner Hilly J Jack Bebroster Whiuhener Spartt Arnold Holmes Owen Bound Mra Q. T. Mckay Major Grant BE. Y. Harraclugh Kirk Port Dover John Martin John Balbintine Buntley Holnt Claire Quebec W. A. Male Durham Street Yoooph Beaumont A. Irk Heeve George Carrie Baauewlig Guelph Hospital Cgeorgetown Ontario Volunteer Firemen'a Association Georgetown Intera D. L Somerville Jant Huriday Acton Milton Quicvilla Hamilton Galt Guelph Taranto Wrampton Montros Muliy Eniomervilly J. Ny New York Grant H Somierville Winnipeg Somerville Mya Whittaker Hineas A. I. Perrott Hive Yorodto Nerald

Funeral and social notes from Guelph area

The community remembers Mrs. Wo, Burgent with funeral service led by Mew W J Saylor and Rev Jon Little at Stone Church Cemetery. Local residents attend church events, birthday celebrations and holiday visits while Rosewood Boy Scouts plan a debate on government.

Family visit from Toronto and Brianpton relatives

Mrs. August Buntle of bhealeth Une entertained her cousins Mr and Mrs Allen Byers and daughter from Toronto and Mr and Mrs James Marshall of Brianpton for a Sunday visit.

August Buntle Bhealeth Une, Erin Allen Byers Toronto James Marshall Brianpton

Bannockburn Women Institute Holds May Assembly

The Bannockburn Woman's Institute met at Mrs D D Morrison's Wadnising home May 20 with strong attendance. Officers for 1081 99 include President Miss Margaret Irown and Secretary Treasurer Mrs John MetLow. A social hour followed after the National Anthem.

Bannockburn Woman's Institute D. D. Morrison Wadnising Institute Tonorary Mra A. G. Clarridge Margaret Irown Ail Mra Warm Wise Provident Mint Janot McDonald John MetLown Wdna’ Runnell Morrison W. Wiley Robert Kerr Mint Do. Cree Edna Sunell Lilo MacCullough Hither Anthony Kathleen Ryans Mins Wallace Ming Margaret Brown

Holiday Visitors Share Times and Talk at Local Homes

The community welcomed relatives and friends over the holiday. Individuals from Toronto Guelph Chatham Acton and Athens visited family in Ospringe and the town. Mrs Towress of Athens delivered an address to 95 ladies at the Church of Christ on Keep Out of Nat.

John Simpson Guelph Sitchener Mead Norman Roberton Phyllis, Acton G. G. Robertson Head Buffalo McDonald Toronto C. Thompson W. G. Towress Athens Church of Christ E. Sheperdson

Local Notices and Social Updates From Milton Area News

The column records changes in personnel and places in Milton and nearby towns. J A Youman is named Principal of the Ittoh School at Dutton. Mrs. Christine Raynar resigns as high school teacher to teach in Oakville. The Girly Conference in Millan, and talks by speakers from Hamilton and Toronto, are noted. The Royal Templars visit Metropolitan Lodge in Toronto. A plan to take over the Warlington Arena is discussed, needing ratepayer approval.

Donalds Robertson Ngnbn P. de Shorey Ron John J. A. Youman Ittoh Dutton Sulette Mro Churlen & Roper Ittle Chaylus Norman Cobalt D. N. Qrose Lorento John Pr. Roper Millan Halton County Mia Laura Hall Acton Dorothy Mg Alles Benger Burlington W. Gimiluy Milton Indy Han Fist Royal Templars of Toronto Christine Raynar Wigh Atary Hoy Warlington Milton Arena Roformor

Oakville residents note property sale and local moves

Oakville reports Dr A daques bought residential property on William Heret opposite St Jude’s rectory from W B Davin and has possession. Several neighbors return from illness, and families move within town including Mr and Mrs Jamen to Maple Avenue. A Packard roadster narrowly avoided crash on Moroneth Street during rain. Mrs J W Williams returns from Vancouver after visiting her brother. Around Mrs Hyland New attends Widley College inspection in St Catharines. Thomas McIndoo and family, returning from California, visit Mrs E Thompson at Park Avenue.

Fa A. Daques Wiliam Jude WB. Davin Han Invage Jon Phompean Thompson aLnimoer Wolf Elb Ebebeen Mra Jamen Maple Avenue Morden Davin Haw Frank Pullen Oakvile Aldo A. Devon Pullen Mnont America Colborna Porsyth W. Williams Vancouver California E. Thompson Park

Brown and wife discuss a dangerous ride

In a humorous exchange Mrs Brown asks about a certain danger and Brown replies with a playful growl describing a rough ride. The chat hints at armed gunmen and a risky excursion, delivered in a colonial regional tone.

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