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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 02, 1933

Page

11

Austin Visitors Return to Shelburne Pulpit Exchange

The article notes Rev. A L O Foreman and Rev. R Rumley exchanged pulpits with Miss Mamie Willis of Belfountain and others. It mentions Ronald and Malcolm McEachern installing a water and heating system, a car theft and recovery near Alton United Church, and Miss Doreen Burt winning an honorable mention in a Globe Exhibition essay on What I Learned from the O N E Exhibits.

Austin Shelburne J. E. Austin Alo. W. Foreman B. A R. We ‘Rumley Georgetown E. Brett Aoe Wnt Willis Brest Rosemont Clayton Barbour Ronald Malcolm McEachern George Davis Alton United Church Mamie Willis Belfountain Watermans Ottawa Doreen Burt Hillsburg Advocate

Anniversary Services At Baptist Church Draw Large Attendance

Mise Myrtle Hall and friends from Tor attended both morning and evening services at the Baptist Church with Rev R F LaDrew delivering two addresses. Mrs C Watson and Miss Mae Watson of Toronto visited Jo Psort’s home. Marjorie Thompson joined them. Harvest Home services were led at Mimosa United Church by Rev Goodwill. Rev Spence preached morning at Bethel and spoke in the afternoon.

Milton News Roundup and Local School Appointments

A Milton butcher suffered fingertip injuries while using a mincing machine. New officers were elected for the Youg People’s Society of St. Paul’s United Church with A Leonard as President and Doris Gunby as Secretary. Milton Public School Board appointed Ralph Brown of Toronto as Junior Fourth room teacher. A. E Waldie won 74 firsts and 13 seconds at Streetsville Fair for his fowl. Milton High School Literary Society formed with Omar Van Sickle as President and Mollie Hately as Secretary. Edith Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Jones, is at Sick O Children’s Hospital in Toronto for evaluation of a previously injured arm.

C. Linham Youg People’s Society St. Paul's United Church A. Leonard Doris Gunby Milton Public School Board Ralph Brown Toronto Brown A. E Waldie Milton Streetsville Omar ‘van Sickle Stuart Inman Alex. MacNabb Mollie Hately Edith Jones Bert Jones Sick O Children’s Hospital

Rockwood News Nears Funeral For Local Man McCutcheon

Friends in Rockwood and nearby learned of the death of David A. McCutcheon of Guelph after a fall from a tree caused fatal injuries at Guelph General Hospital. The Presbyterian church held services, and several local residents attended the funeral and Sunday gatherings. The week featured Bible Society rounds, a Fall Rally in Guelph Presbytery, and the Rockwood Male Quartet performing at Mimoss United Church. Nearby visitors included Bliss Sanderson, A Campbell, Mrs Shields, Mrs Dickson, and others. residents moved into new homes on Alma Street.

David A. McCutcheon Guelph Guelph General Hospital Rockwood Presbyterian Church H. L. Lanne Acton Bible ‘Society Viciting St. Andrew’s Presbyterian ‘Church C. G. Jones Nassagaweya Toronto A. Campbell St. Thomas W. Shields Dorchester J. Dickson R. H. Bell Doris Royce Robert Croft Edna M. Pearen Dundas Johnston Hewat Simcoe Everett E. LeViness Buffalo, N Wolfe Island Murphy Ademston Wm. McCutcheon Main Alma Streets Colin Kitching Alma Street Women’s Association of the United Church Sophronia

Crews ons Corners News Visit Highlights

Mrs Alex McDonald visited Tor onto. Bert Locket of Rockwood visited Mr and Mrs George Graham. Nelson Lambert visited Mr and Mrs John Bennett. Visitors at Mr Tyler's were Clements and Martin of Toronto, Mrs Dean and Franklin of Milliken. Church service Sunday 11 am and Sunday School at 10 am. Tolton and family of Toronto visited the McDonalds.

Tolton Toronto Alar McDonald's

Toronto visitors share Sunday with local families

Mrs John R Kennedy and others from Rockwood visited Mrs Shepherdson on Sunday. The group included Miss Nelson Hortop and Mr Fred Evans and several Toronto residents such as Mr Winthrop and Mr Dewsbury. Stanley Stewart and Muriel joined Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon for a Sunday gathering.

John R. Kennedy Nelson, Hortop Fred Evans Rockwood W. H. Hortop Fred Gibbons Willian John ‘Winthrop Wm. Dewsbury L. Dewsbury Toronto Shepherdson Stanley Stewart Muriel T.D. McCutcheon

Local Gossip and Church Anniversary Plans in Toront o

Mr and Mrs Robert English of Toronto visited with Mr and Mrs Campbell. Members from here attended the United Church anniversary supper in Georgetown. Anniversary services are set for Sunday November 5 with Rev Mr Little of Rockwood preaching. Farmers report unpicked apples and fruit losses from last week's storm. Mrs M Campbell and Mr Alfred Soper are improving. Ellis visited Alfred Soper and helped themselves to pallets and Plymouth Rock roosters.

Robert English Toronto Campbell United Church Georgetown George Thompson Mr.Little Rockwood Alfred Goper M. Campbell Ellis Alfred Soper Plymouth Rock

Community Notes From Guelph And Surrounds

Mrs Ida Tovell of Guelph spent the weekend with her mother Mrs G McLean. General from here attended the funeral for the late David McCutcheon of Guelph on Saturday. Sincere sympathy to the bereaved. Published visits include Harold Aitkens returning to Hamilton to resume work with International Harvester. Families from Webb Burn McKinnon visited Georgetown Orton Grimsby. Fowl Supper plans in the local church. School closed this week due to Miss A Foreman’s illness. Gordon Aickens hunted and shot a Canadian Wild Cat in the bush near his father’s farm.

Ida Tovell Guelph G. McLean David McCutcheon Harold Aitkens Hamilton International Harvester Co Leslie ‘Webb Georgetown Burn McKinnon Blanche D. Stewart and Sons

Local Oakville Notes on Weddings Travel and Guests

Oakville society highlights include D A Smith laying a cement floor in a west side garage. Miss Smith of Montreal, formerly Oakville, visits Mrs. Wm Busby. Miss Backs, missionary to India, spoke at St Johns Church. Engagement announced for Winnifred Nixon to Orange Ribble. Mrs Keetley sails to England for winter with relatives. Wedding plans for Helen Grant and John Kennish draw interest. Various showers and teas hosted by local families in support of brides-to-be.

D. A. Smith Miss Smith Montreal Oakville Wm. Busby Winnifred Orange Ribble Arthur Ribble Hornby Keetley Oakville Inn Quebec England Nottinghamshire St. Jude's Church Helen Grant John Kennish H. Booths Toronto W. O. Gibson Christopher Armstrong Ethelwyn' Young Banfield Taylor Hetty Carre Grout Titty “Finch-Noyes

Snow fall noted and Armistice Day plan set

Georgetown reports last year’s first snowfall on October 13 that barely covered ground. Town notes youth responsible for a false Main Street fire alarm face possible charges. Council invites citizens to observe two minutes of silence on Armistice Day November 11. Community pages list visitors and departures across Georgetown Acton and nearby towns.

Main Street United Church Annis Adams Herbert Winn Chester N. J Herbert Fraser Beulah Man Jean Watkins Norval Georgetown Acton R. B.erwin Marjorie Erwin Harold Payne Mosse~graber Rochester

Community events fill Eden Mills Town Hall and church

A Friday meeting at the Town Hall addressed by Captain Philpott supported C C F aims. Sunday services at United Church were well attended with sermons by Rev. Ireland of Caistorville. An oyster supper followed by the play Wild Flower of the Hills drew crowd support and praise. Mrs Ireland and Miss Sharpe performed duets and solos. Mrs J Wright Sr hospitalized for leg injury. N S Marshall attended Milton reception with sister Nelson Pickett.

Philpott United Church Mr. Ireland Caistorville Price Ireland Miss Sharpe J. C. Webb Hills Eramosa Stone Church T. H. Webb J. Wright, Sr Guelph General Hospital Marshall Milton Nelson Pickett

Relics Reveal Early Dogkeeping and Herds in Wiltshire

Alexander Keiller described Windmill Hills finds to the International Congress of Prehistoric Sciences in London. About 10 000 years ago people kept dogs and kept large herds of sheep goats pigs and a breed of oxen with small stature but long horns. Red deer antler combs, bone pins and awls along with a rare Britain burnisher illustrate daily life.

Alexander Keiller International Congress of Prehistoric Sciences London Windmill Hills Avebury Wiltshire Eskimos Britain

Foot sore use Cressom Salve at A. T. Browns Hassard

Foot sore and tired readers are advised to use Cressom Salve at A. T. Brown's and E. J. Hassard's as a remedy. The notice promotes a local medicinal product and lists the two shop names for purchase.

A. T. Brown E. J. Hassard

Community Notes and Travel Reminders from Burlington Gazette

Local residents travel and social updates including Mr Sc McIntee away on a hunting trip, Mrs McIntee visiting Wyoming, Dr N H Mitchell on a motor trip to North Bay, and the Ross family sailing to England from Montreal. O Callaghan of Santa Rosa visits Burlington with plans for New York, while Fred Lawrence hosts a wedding anniversary gathering on Hurd Avenue. A former Brant Street resident regains a lost gold watch after years, found on a Gilbert Plains farm and returned by a brother.

Sc’McIntee N.R O'Callaghan Santa Rosa Cal E W. Williamson O’callaghan New York Fred. Lawrence Hurd Avenue Charles Coles Owen «Jones Leslie Clark Hamilton Berths Acton John Campbell Elizabeth G. Campbell Palermo Winnipeg Chicago Hugh Elsam Toronto Burlington A. M. Chaloner Brant Street Gilbert Plains

Forage Seed Imports Highlight Timothy Lead and Trade Boost

Canada relies on timothy seed as the top forage crop imported, with averages above 7 million pounds from 1925 to 1931 and exports growing after tariff changes. Clover and alfalfa follow in volume, with notable 1931 exports to the British Isles and a shift toward self-sufficiency in alfalfa despite sizable imports.

Canada Dominion Alberta G. M. Stewart Dominion Seed Branch Ted Prairies British, Isles

Your Ten Senses and the Hidden Senses Explored

The article outlines six traditional senses plus five extended senses. It explains sight as perception of light form and color, touch including shape and vibration, and lists temperature, muscle joint sense, upright balance, pain, and an unconscious sense affecting breathing and heart beat.

Man and Doris clash over marriage expectations

Early in the dialogue a man proclaims he wants a young pretty wife who is a good cook. Doris responds that she is young and pretty, and will soon find a good cook, signaling the tension over traditional roles.

Doris

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