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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 28, 1936

Page

11

Local News Briefs From Our Hamlet

Terra Cotta residents note Ter ra Cotta Mrs George Exige of Toronto spent the 24th with Ter ra Cotta friends. Miss Wright of Toronto buys land once Stokes homestead and begins a summer cottage on St Miu. Jennie Messurack injured in accident now in Guelph Hospital in critical condition. Mr and Mrs J Enyes move to Brisbane. Wedding bells ring as A Corner plans move to his quarry near Inglewood. R M Starret opens a new quarry on F Q Thompsons farm tenth line.

Miss Wright Toronto Stokes St. Miu Jennie Messurack Guelph Hospital J. Enyes

Death of Mr D H H Wilson Shocks Eden Mills Community

Mr D H H Wilson died after a heart attack, after years as a longtime Eden Mills resident. He leaves a son and daughter in Eramosa, siblings in Eden Mills and beyond, and a large bereaved family. The funeral Friday was well attended. service led by Rev H O Somerville and Rev W J Taylor with a solo. Community sympathy extends to relatives. The issue also notes a Women’s Institute meeting elected new officers and a ministerial appointment in Minneapolis. Various local visits and gatherings of families and parishioners are listed.

D. HH. Wilson Wilson Mrr. Wilson Norrlédh H Eramosa Wils Gerald Kean Robert George Eden Milks Benjamin West Hume Hamilton James Boles Guelph Township Mitchell Eden Mul Guelph Will. Wilson Will Wilson Oles W. Anderson Margaret Wilson Yerney Vera Kean Loyd Kean Preemiin Wilson Womens Institute J. Gilbertson James Barden N.S. Marshall W. Murrous G. W. Bridie Wirs. Wilk W. Currows G. W. Bridge Mera The Presbyterian Church W. J. Berlls Nassagaweya S. Croft Ronald and Joule Brantford Kennedy George Ramsey Yuntlly Elora Afr John Yuamsey George Lee Pred Lee Ntte Eon Toronto Charlie Lee W. Lowre Marlon Elliott Campbellville Gilbertson Mire Howie Wright Quecar Yacker Yumlly Capringe J. Wright Aru Sepianet Utile Daughter Actan William Mino Mira. Nonnlea Sarnia W. J. Lowrie Eileen Evelyn Wright Edgewood Park Margaret Murti Dadenoch der Bister Berty Lowrie

Local Socials and News Notes from Caledonia and Nearby

Erin Abbott and family visited Caledonia on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Nurse attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Thompson at Grand Valley Tuesday. G T Scott and Walter Scott families vacationed in North Bay with Mary McMillan and John Horton Jr. Also Ramsden property remodel underway after purchase by D S Lelen. Mixes Sparks fainted at Burns Church but recovered at home.

Abbott Jean Abbott McKechnie John Caledonia Sam Nurse Mary Thompson Grand Valley G. T. Scott North Bay Walter Scott Mary McMillan John Horton, Jr Ramsden D. S. Lelen Mixes Sparks Burns’ Church Hax

Ospringe News Briefs and Visiting Guests

Ospringe notes report Mr. Struthers home from hospital after operation and progressing well. Several weekend visitors include Mrs A Kirkwood and Jean of Guelph, Mrs W Webb of Sault Ste. Marie, and numerous local residents. Congregational meeting plans a July garden party tied to anniversary services.

James Struthers A. Kirkwood Jean Guelph John Aitken Harold Aitken Wamitton Clifton Aitken Weston Elmer Fisher Arlene Yarmer'a Acton Welland Allan James Brydon Jos. Stewart David Stewart Russell Gardler Mtr B. Wilson Mirn Elgin Bayne Fergus M. Standish D. G. Robertson A. Cooke Wugh Mirs J. Flack Bobby Mila G. Carter C. Williamson Mae Underhill Preston Archie Chisholm Miles Vera Tovell R. N Fort Erie Mm. Chisholm Erin McLean Wilkie J. Walsh London R. D. Yurrows

Local notes from Burlington and area include health meeting and politics

Burlington reports Dr A H W Speers attends Medical Officers of Health Convention in Toronto. Hamilton Anglican Synod sessions attended by Messrs Hugh Gilbert E Holly and the rector. Strawberries show promise with early June sales possible if weather cooperates. MP Hughes Cleaver tours Kirkland Lake mines. Keith Polley faces trial for fraud in Milton. Engagement announced between Mabel Shepherd and John Freeman. Highway debate grows over Maple Avenue routes. A child releases handbrake causing a street accident near Shaver's Dell Store. minor injuries.

A. H W. Speers Medical Officers of Health Royal York Toronto Hugh, Gilbert E. Holly Sdoynra Anglican Synod Hamilton House of Commons Kirkland Lake Hughes Cleaver Halton Keith Polley Bronte Munro Milton Mabel Ann Elizabeth Freeman T. W. Shepherd John Archibald Freeman Alfred G. Freeman Campbellville Amy

Mrs John Bennett Rites Mark Community Loss

News of Mrs John Bennett's death spreads sorrow across the community as Capt A Vowells and Lieut M Graham attend her funeral. Graham leads the singing of Saved by Grace from her favorite hymns. A memorial service for Mr Bennett is planned for Sunday at 11 AM in the Community Church.

John Bennett Capt A. Vowells Orangeville Lieut M Graham Oakville Quent Graham Bennett

Limehouse residents enjoy holiday gatherings and church events

Numerous Limehouse families and friends visited cottages and hosted gatherings during a holiday weekend. Residents from Toronto and Acton joined church meetings, school honors, and youth activities amid a season of hospitality, travel, and community programs in Limehouse and surrounding areas.

Rockwood Women’s Institute Holds Monthly Meeting

The Rockwood Women’s Institute met Thursday at the Presbyterian Church with strong attendance. Mrs Ros Wingrove chaired as Miss M Findlay and YL Neughan led a program featuring public school students, songs, a piano duet, and a reading. Officers were elected for the coming year and a luncheon invitation was extended for June 7 to meet foreign delegates of the Associated Country Women of the World.

Rockwood Women's Institute Wos Presbyterian Church Ros. Wingrove Missa. M. Findlay YL. Neughan Gloria Peal Phyllis Dean Helen Royce Floris Gordon Vern O.A.C Guelph Country Women of the World M. Yanna FR. McWillains F. MacArthur Thos Wingrove 1Sle George Adamson A. J. Laird Myc S. S. Rayer P. Powers R. F. Arc Williams A. Beard M. Wunna L. Guild J. Ayles Muni W. B. Royce E. Knowles G. Saunders J. Henderson Wm. McNabb D. A. McMillan Loren Guild Wistorical Research Richard Hewitt D. McNabb T. Wingrove R. F. McWilliams H.gibbons 3S.S. Royce Hanna Institute Indleg Mesdames D. McNabb H. Maud Shult's M. Findlay I. Heughan Exhibition Park Beech OY Rockwood Bulldogs Everton Eden Ms Iselwood United Church The Rockwood United Church Victoria Steht Shireh C. A. Flock Jonian E. Brillinger Jordan Farvices St. Johns Church Rockwood James Lynch Toronto Clarence Lynch Jos. Oakes Doris Roycau Venness Alf Murray Bryce Whit Royce W. Craig and Son Gordon Carter Oshawa Jean ‘Torrance Simcor Livena Richardson Kitchener Johnston Lewat Simcoe Fred Day Woodstock Mir Kathleen Oakes Galt Kathleen Lynch St. Josephs Hospital Quelph Charles Lohman Por Harold Royce Mergus Edna Davis Georgetown Affe Rene Peal Ifaontan Alex Clark Citherines Edwin Weatherston Fami Kingston Afi Thos, Weatherston Mra Arch, McNabb Campbell McArthur Ered McArthur Mrn Aynes Mira Chiarles Stenhuina

Dublin Women's Institute Meeting At Mrs Bracken Home

The Dublin branch held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Wm Bracken's home with Mrs A Near in the chair. Fees were paid, luncheon plans discussed, and Mrs Win Bracken was named representative to the Municipal Festival Association. A program featured Mrs Watkins, Miss Bernice Bracken, Dorothy Prank piano, Miss Sigm Webster on report, and solos by Wilda McLaughlin and Doreen Steel. The event closed with thanks and the National Anthem, followed by lunch.

Dubin Women's Institute Wm. Bracken A. Near Wr

United Church Youth Society Meeting Report

The United Church Young People’s Society held its weekly meeting Sunday evening. With the president absent Miss B E Hutchinson, Mr Edward Paramore opened with a hymn. Miss Doris Watson led the program. Bible reading by Miss Marion Powers and topic by Mr Frank Day. A reading by Miss Myrtle Maude.

United Church BE. Hutchinson Edward Paramore Doris Watson Marion Powers Prank Day Myrtle Maude

Georgetown Inquirer notes May 1 daylight saving start and local events

Georgetown resident Inspector J M Denyes visits Milton. May 1 daylight waving starts in Georgetown. Preliminary work on the new fighting system progresses. Dr Gollop, taken to Western Hospital Toronto, shows improvement. Local receptions mark Gore District Mutual Fire Insurance Co opening in Galt. Thanks expressed by Mullin family for support after death and funeral notices.

J. M. Denyes Milton Georgetown Gollop Western Hospital Toronto Jake Mackenzie Duncan Campbell

Housing and Classified Notices from Action Area

Mixed listings for rent sales and auctions in Action area. Includes for rent six room house on Church Street. sale of 1929 Durant. auction of household effects on Frederick Street. various farm and dairy items. and services like permanent waves and well drilling. Read as local classifieds page consolidating real estate, goods, and services.

Alex. Luea Frederick Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News George Exige Eden Mills Ospringe Burlington Provencal Maple Avenue Tithway Department Shaver'n Dell Store Brant Street Spa Ty T Burlington Matteryss Fleetric Service Gazetty Oscar Reid Donald Lawson, Sask Cornell Mr. Pranklin Dean Mrs. Pitman Milliken Limehouse Dan Dorrie Wamilton Wm. Milliero S. My Allan S. Norris Gladys Packer Wm. Gibbs C. Armstrong Wnd Wim. Gibbs Miss Ivens C. Gale A. Lane Robert Lane D. Robertson R. Storey DB. McDowell Chris Storey Cecil Shelbourne Fred Shelbourne Pred Garnham Norman Léonard Brown Miss Jackson Miss Mckay Heliday Wm. Hall Master Hille Milliere Wm. Milliere Lilmehouse Women's Institute Warrs Farm Kelson Niagara Yampton Walker Dorothy Stephenson Women's Missionary Society Ashgrove Mins C. MacLean China Alex, Wright W.C.T.U Gaky Ne C. Mummery C. Bo Wright Montreal G. Fon. Atkinson Carlinie United Churchy List Tay Carlisle Chas. Meredith Pred Crown Wm. Cowdy Mors. Mearhope Iitehener Mya Albert-Chalker Itehener Dublin Mia John WW W. T. Patterson Loblaws Guelph Bonard Shouldice W. J. Rhouldice Shallow Lake Ontario Mrs. Shouldice Fred W. Bray Chick Hatchery GEO. Brown Agent Norval, Ont Lovell Bros S. Fisk Church News United Church of Anaduate Acton Raov. EK. M. Merrew Bower Avenue Gus Unity Men's Club Y.M.C Presbyterian Nox BH. L. Bennie Willow Street Alist Hapitat Sf Hare Rev. E Daxter Slit Sosd ROX 330 Ont Church Street L. Starman RYDER MOG Shipping Holmes Vic Acton Creamery Nelson Anderson Con Nawagaweya Durant PF. S BLOW eTower Avenue Musselle Young and Mill Streets W. D.barber Carl Kentner Jessie Russell Gow Ferguse J. Jocque Main Street Urick Howe Free Press Phone 5 Action Marco Farms Windsay Yannatter Pox Farm Durham Monarch Wellington Lipton
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