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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
5
Acton notes recount visits by R J MacPherson Laura Scot and others from Toronto Kitchener Hamilton and Guelph over the weekend with Niagara Falls and St Catharines trips noted. Local residents attend church and funeral services in Toronto and Acton. Engagement announced for Vola Ruth Longstreet to Walter Linham with marriage planned mid November.
Wesley Cartwright, 44, proprietor of a Moffat blacksmith shop, died of a heart attack while visiting Taunton. He was born Kilbride and survived by a widow, one daughter Nina, three brothers George William of Toronto and Bort Kilbride, two sisters Myrtle Toronto and Mrs Frank Milton. The remains were taken to Moffat for a private service Thursday and a public service at Moffat United Church at 2 30, with interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
An interview with Dr. Helen S. Hogg notes Neil McNabb of Acton as one of Canada's best amateur astronomers. McNabb has joined the air force, according to the report, and Acton residents are learning of his noted talent.
Orton residents held a Monday night event for Mr and Mrs Alfred Dickson with Rev A L Alton delivering a speech. A dining room suite and couch were presented while Mr Herman Dearne read a long address and music was provided by Mc Gowan and Sunter.
Cars depart Acton at 1 30 p m for Rockwood Cenotaph for a memorial service at St John s Church Rockwood at 2 15 p m. The schedule notes a 2 00 p m service and confirms the ceremony location and times.
Acton United Church marked its fifteenth anniversary with an evening service joined by Knox Presbyterian Church and led by Rev. H. J. Bennie. Mr. Gilford spoke on the light of the world from Matthew, urging believers to live out faith and avoid busyness smothering spiritual glow. Choir and soloists provided notable music as the annual bank offering received a good response.
Central Experimental Farm Ottawa reports honey can replace sugar in recipes with adjustments. For each cup honey reduce liquid by one fifth. one cup honey equals one cup sugar. add soda and salt per guidance. use half honey half sugar for cakes. fruit cakes and milk puddings have special rules. lighter honey flavors milder.
A humorous exchange notes a prospective bridegroom joking about funding a home with a small down payment from a furniture dealer who quips it will not take much to furnish a nest.
A Canadian court heard 64 appeals on assessment Monday. The session reviewed ownership changes and tenancy updates for several properties including Mill Street and Lake Avenue. Tax rolls were adjusted for 1940 with a further meeting set for November 9 to finalize confirmations.
A New York State correctional journal reviews a study on four Russian physicians who used medical knowledge to kill opponents of the Soviet state between 1932 and 1934. It details the cases of Maxim Peskov and others, their coerced involvement, improper treatments, and eventual conviction amid an official inquiry.
Mr David Melnery and Mr Cameron Melinery hosted visitors in Caledon on Monday at Mrs Bianle’s home. Vindora and Mrs Soper families entertained Sunday. Attendees included Matthews and Matthews families from Toronto, Mrs Nellie Kentner, Mr Wail Bhor tu of Georgetown, Mr and Mrs GE Couper of Prenton, Mr J7 Dobnohough of Galt, and Mr Culn. Ropers visited friends in City.
Fragmentary report notes an employer’s dispute about Sunday work and religious observance. Names and clear details are unreadable. context suggests a discussion about breaking the Sabbath and associated consequences.
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