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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1932
Page
4
Neighborhood news brief reports on a local issue involving Comeau and a dispute over disc sentage. The notes describe community concerns, actions by residents, and forthcoming meeting plans. No additional names or dates are confirmed in the readable text.
A large crowd attended the fowl supper at the United Church in Mimosa Friday night with a bountiful repast and a good programme. A kitchen shower for the church kitchen was held at the Disciple Church basement Friday evening with many useful articles donated. The Disciple Church Ladies mission met at Mrs. Joseph Anderson’s Tuesday. Miss Alma Roberts of Toronto visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. Norman Robertson, recently in Guelph General Hospital, is improving and plans to return home to Danbury, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. L. Cheyne visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grundy in Erin on Sunday.
Mrs Fox called to Danville Que for her sister's serious illness. Visitors from Toronto include Mrs Crees Begg and George Henderson. Ethel Marshall of Guelph General Hospital spent Sunday with her parents. Mr A B Willson left to visit his daughter in Red Deer Alta. Mrs Minnie Coffen to spend winter in Charlotte NC with her son Harold. Knox Church anniversary supper and program praised. Remains of Callaghan of Huntsville laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown with Odd Fellows service by E E Young and Harry Savings.
Burlington residents report a lacrosse team banquet with windbreaker gifts for players and thanks to firemen. C V Langs announces an appeal from Magistrate Barr’s milk by law convictions involving Pure Milk Co Hamilton Dairies Acme Dairy and several drivers with fines listed. Judge Munroe to hear appeal November 17 in Gazette.
Mrs Luke of Ottawa plans to spend the winter with her daughter in Oakville, while guests from Orillia and Toronto areas visit. A truck backfire injures Robert Guild Jr with two wrist bones broken. Byron Secord improves at Wellesley Hospital and may return home Saturday. Misses Goeck and Shain of Grace Hospital Toronto take a month off to rest at Sheridan. W B Bulmer of Postville dies after injuries.
Members of the Bannockburn Women’s Institute staged a Hallowe’en social at Mrs. A Fisher’s house on October 19. President Miss McDonald chaired, the meeting opened with the Institute Ode and a prayer. Program featured recitation by Miss Louise Swackhamer, two solos by Mr. W McDonald, and a violin selection with piano by Mr. and Miss Smith. Lunch followed and the evening ended with dancing aided by Mr. F. E. Smith.
Mr R H Clears recently sailed from an apple tree and hopes to be well soon. Mrs Neil Black of Puslinch visits aunt Mrs Doughty who seems to be failing. Mr and Mrs W C Caldwell and Miss Marjorie Caldwell of Varney spend a week at the Parsonage. The Women’s Institute meets Thursday at Mrs W Gowgy’s home and plans an illustrated lecture in the United Church on Friday by Mr Kirstine, Halton County Agricultural Representative. Mr Charles A Crik of Welland visits friends a few days. Miss Thelma Graff spent several days in the village. Miss Elva Pearen, Mrs Joel Lesie, Mrs Wansbrough and Mrs Bates visit friends Thursday. The Mission Band enjoyed a Sunday evening treat when Dr Agnews gave an illustrated Korea address with slides from the Mission Rooms.
Mrs. Price and daughter Marion of St. Thomas visited friends in Erin last Thursday. Flora Swinton spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. W A Boyce of Caledon East. Mr and Mrs John Mulloy of Buffalo NY were guests of Mr and Mrs J R Hamilton. R Burchill of Buffalo NY spent Sunday with his brother W A L Burchill and Mrs Burchill. Mrs J P Bush, Mrs Houghman and Mr John Bush left for a motor trip to California for the winter. Fred McLaren fractured his right leg above the ankle while storing potatoes in Robt Teeter’s cellar. Erin friends mourn the death of Mrs George K Robinson of Nanton Alberta from a paralytic stroke on September 15 1932 in her 75th year. maiden name Mary Hodgkins, native of Leamington, they lived in Erin before moving to Alberta.
The Rockwood and Everton Branch Bible Society held a well attended session in the United Church last Tuesday with Mr George Gordon presiding and Rev Jona Little SØd leading prayer. Collectors were named to canvas the district and a vacancy filled by D D Gray after Wm Wishart's July death. Next May's annual meeting will be in the United Church.
The Woodside School Halloween event Friday October draws about one hundred friends and parents to a well decorated gathering. Pupils perform with help from former students while W McDonald and W McIntyre entertain with solos and step-dancing. D Russell oversees candy treats and Mr Ed Smith provides evening music as families enjoy lunch and dancing.
Anniversary services are held at the United Church on Sunday next November 6. Miss Nellie English of Toronto visited at Mrs. Bert Rogers. Mr and Mrs Rogers visit Toronto friends. Cyril Ball of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Peter Ferguson. Mr and Mrs Gordon McCormick of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs A Soper. Peacock School held a Halloween party Monday evening with good attendance despite bad weather.
Charles McLaughlin of Guelph spent a few days with Mr and Mrs A McCaig. Mrs Coemel became ill suddenly last Saturday and remains unchanged. Marjorie McCaig returned home from Georgetown for a few days as Isabelle Smith came home from Toronto. The Tolton family from Toronto visited McDonalds on Sunday, Nelson Lambert visited Bennett, George Wallace and Harry Robinson visited Lamb farm, new tenant Mr Rice moved in, and Alger Cripps of Georgetown visited Mrs McIntosh and Miss Cripps.
The Ladies' Aid of the United Church met at Mrs. N Lee’s with full attendance. Rev M C Gandier and Rev George Kitching exchanged pulpits. A Town Hall euchre and dance drew good turnout despite weather. Mrs Bules honored with an electric lamp. Gandier family moving to Mr A Gurraw’s house.
Milton residents report family visits across Ontario with arrivals from Toronto Wingham Grand Valley and Tottenham. The Milton Intermediate Baseball Team champions of Halton County and runners-up in 0. B. A. A class 3B earned praise after a Friday reception. Funeral attendees included locals from Dundas Guelph Mount Dennis. In Ottawa Plowing Match Halton trio John Lister Harry Ricket and Willard Featherstone placed third with Lister as top scorer earning the John S. Martin silver cup for under twenty.
The October report from Pinegrove School lists students and staff including Perle McMillan Grace Ramsay Glenn Britton Minnie Frank Wilfred Frank Karl Frank Jr Elvera Service Roy Forbes Edith Service Margaret Davenport Arthur Davenport Fred Forbes Ruby McLeod Mervyn McLeod Marguerite Kennedy Margaret Fell Howard Frank Isabelle McLeod Doris Coxe Lottie McLeod Pearl Kennedy Marean Martin Marjorie Lawson and the teacher.
Rev George Kitching of Monticello preached at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday. The anniversary services are set for next Sunday at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm with Rev George Kelly of Lowville preaching. Music by Ebenezer and Lowville choirs, followed by a banquet on Monday evening. Hallowe en pranks reported as minimal in the district.
The October report for Dublin School shows standings on class work and exams led by Sr Mary Robertson and includes names such as Frances Mullin Alex Waldie John Drake Clifford Webster Sr Al Alex Frank Dorothy Frank Billy Robertson Ida Fryer Isobel Brims Annie Kelly Willie Ritchie Betty Burkholder Molly Cutts Edna Fryer Racheal Mullin Verna Webster Dorothy Steele Paul Dicke Mabel Burkholder Jimmy MelIsaac Eva Ritchie Douglas Frank Jean Frank Elda Fryer Sandy MelIsaac Gladys Mullin Heatrice Creamer marked with asterisk missed work Teacher E E Young.
A brief quip exchanges mock philosophy on peace and marriage as Mrs W questions lasting harmony while Mr W doubts abolition of marriage in this old world. The dialogue underscores timeless humor about union and universal peace.
A youth labeled a substitute ambition faced an accident that damaged a finger ending his piano goal. The tale urges readers not to abandon ambition, but to seek substitutes instead and persist in pursuing worthwhile goals despite obstacles.
Rainbow trout not native to Prince Edward Island thrive in Jimmy Jim's Pond Glenfinan and nearby waters thanks to Fisheries Department efforts. Fingerlings were released first in 1929 with large 23,020 fingerlings in 1939, boosting angling stock as Canada expands both commercial and game fisheries.
A 1937 piece argues the ideal ad man blends artistry and business sense. It lauds a weekly newspaper writer who can sell through sincere, simple prose and who will work without pay, promising strong local market knowledge and cost efficiency.
A church bulletin notes a Tuesday program at 7:00 p.m. titled Loans and Investments for the King, hosted by the Minister. An evening discussion follows at 7:00 p.m. and a Young People's League meeting is listed.
FOR SALE Stove Radiant Home Feeder in first class condition also cabinet size Victrola and about 100 excellent Records. FOR SALE One Oll Cook Stove 3 burner with prone-Menely See aoe Corner bases by Otsak Streets Acton. E. HOLMES Acton. FORK KENT Eight roomed House with conveniences on Young Street Good garden Apply MISS JEAN McLEAN Phone 4114 Acton 15 O. A. C. Barred Rock Cockerels from blood tested stock Reasonably priced Apply Mill Street. A quantity of Good Feeding Turnips trimmed Apply G D HARDY Lot 9 Fifth Line Erin Township. HOUSE FOR RENT Parkview house on Knox Avenue for rent six rooms and bathroom all conveniences Soft water hardwood floors Good Jet Warm winter garage with electric lights R J KERR Phone 36 Acton.
The family expresses gratitude for the numerous kindnesses and sympathy shown at the time of bereavement. Friends and neighbors offered help and thoughtful support, which is deeply appreciated.
Notice is given under statute for all creditors to file claims against the estate of Thomas Aitken deceased who died about June 2 1932. Claims must be sent or delivered by November 26 1932 to John A Wilson solicitor for executors in Fergus Wellington. Executors will distribute assets after that date having regard to claims of which they have notice. Dated Fergus Ontario October 26 1932.
A plea from Queen Mary Hospital for Consumptive Children asks readers to support Philip a frail child with damaged lungs and a weak frame. Locals are urged to send donations to Ge ay Reid 222 College St Toronto to fund care and treatment.
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