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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 03, 1938

Page

10

Neighbourhood News From Centrea and Surrounding Towns

Leo Jameson returned home after three months abroad. George Roper and family from Acton and others from Kitchener Toronto visited at Mr J Soper’s. The funeral of the late Mr Bunto was held at BalIafad Cemetery. A fire destroyed a barn on Mr Wm Wylie’s farm on October 1, cause unknown.

Cleorge Roper Acton Ciro. Roper, Jr Kitchener Ming Mary Motteown George Matthews Toronto J. Soper Mr. Bunto Ballafad G. W. Minates Soper Wm. Wylie

Local Village Socials and Visits Over Weekend

LIMEHOUSE BG and Mrs Dunn visited Dr and Aliss Gutherland. Mr and Mrs Ted Morrow with Mam Robert Lane. Mr and Mrs Hall and family at the cottage. Mr and Mrs Alex Grant Jim and a friend spent Saturday out with guns. Jack Brown in village Sunday. John Lane's visit with aunt Mrs Robert Lane. Govan Griggs visited Will Newton. Norrie home hosted a Friday night gathering with wines and dancing and refreshments. Captain Lindsay Sutherland returned to Kingston after a week with father and aunt. Presbyterian chicken supper at Appleyards. Art frolic for young people enjoyed. Unusual weather brings visitors and grand foliage. Nelson Lane of Toronto visiting with Jonathan Lane for a few days. Whi Millers Gladys Miller and Russell Thompson spent Sunday with Dan Dorrie in Hamilton.

Govan Griggs Will Newton Stover Norrie Lindsay Sutherland Kingston Miss Sutherland Thomas Appleyard Nelson Lane Toronto Jonathan Lane Whi Millers Gladys Milierw Russell Thompson Mroo Dan Dorrie Hamilton

Hallowe'en quiet in Ute village and local visits

Residents attended Burns Presbyterian Club anniversary services at Erin and visited families in Kitchener Paisley Block and Calgary Buffalo and Orangeville guests called on Mrs D G Robertson and family The Women’s Institute sponsored a well attended Dart Sacish evening at the school with music recitals sword dance and a play Pioneer Hospitality praised by Mrs R D Graham and others

George Robertson, Jr Hugh Douglas Robertson D G Robertson George Leslie Jean Calgary Chester Hi Bille Buffalo Jesse Robertson Orangeville Dart Wonen Wm Mckenze Harvey Hassand Lorena Locker Mum Stephenson R. D. Graham Anderson Anderson, Music, Mra. Sumter Arnold Ada GB Cume Guelph Mir Wood Jackson Mises Rabel Scanlon Blanche McKinnon Edna Cook Dorothy MecKengie Misha Errett Curry Roy Hindley Dan Hilduy Alex Vot

Dublin Halloween Social by Literary Society

A Dublin School Literary Society Halloween social last Friday, chaired by President Steels, featured a Masquerade Parade with listed attendees acting as judges. The program included recitations by Larrains Mullin, songs by Dublin children and choir, a presentation to Walter Linham, the National Anthem, lunch, and dancing.

Literary Society Dublin School Steels Dorothy Barber Qgeentleman Mia Phirldholder Roya Buddy Woehater Qiris Jeeste Brims Findlay Muriel Crossman Charlies Henderann Larrains Mullin Dublin Myra Somerville Walter Linham

Milton area notes and church announcements unfold

John T. Shanks visits Pettapiece and friends in Hornby Milton hosts visitors including Adelaide Early and A Lund from Honolua Hawaii. Milton Troup Scouts sell apples on Apple Day despite poor weather. Rev Gordon W Porter of Canton Ontario accepts St Pauls United Church Milton pastorate induction planned in December. Knox Church Milton marks anniversary services with Rev Dr Robt Hadlow of Weston leading morning service.

John T. Shanks Pettapiece Man Hornby Wm Fergusson Adelaide Early A. Lund Honolua Hawaii Stanley Gowland Pirat Milton Troup Boy Scouts Gordon W. Porter Canton Ontario St. Paul's United Church Milton Acs Gordmr United Church Knox Presbyterian Church Aie Robt. Haddow Weston Knox Church Chiampion

Local Notes From Guelph and Toronto Society

Erin Miss Nedra Richardson joins the Federal Wire and Cable Company in Guelph. Mrs A McLaren and Mr and Mrs Harrison visit Mrs K Hamilton in Toronto on Monday. Dr H Gear recovers from a recent illness. Habisburg Hockey Club held its annual meeting at the Exchange Hotel with about sixty fans at Stu banquet. Mr and Mrs Harrison host the event. Mr and Mrs Joseph Benham return home from Brampton where Mr Benham convalesces after an operation. Peter Matthews of Toronto suffers no fracture after being struck by a car on Dundas Street West and is convalescing. H Sanders suffers a heart attack while working on a verandah for HO Swinton and remains confined to his room. Adsaquur.

Nedra Richardson Federal Wire and Cable Company Guelph Atr A. McLaren Harrison Toronto K Hmmilton H. Gear Habisburg Hockey Club Exchange Hotel Joseph Benham Brampton Benham Peter Matthews Dundas Street H Sanders HO Swinton

Georgetown notes on hotel improvements and local events

Descriptions of local talks on gardening by A M Nielsen E B Swackhammer and H L Hutt. McGibbon Hotel interior work updated its appearance. A solo by J B Lake pleased St Georges Church attendees. Georgetown Bowling Club season opener at Hunters Inn featured a chicken supper. Town Council discussed tax arrears water rates. High School building plans reviewed. Local engagements include Irene Josephine Switeer to James Ernest Bloor and November marriage plans.

A. M. Nielson E. B. Swackhamer H. L Hutt McGibbon Hotel J B Lake Powassan St. Creorgis Posass Georgetown Vulber Dry Oat Hunters Inn Tates Tax Areears Walter Mates Tgh J Bo Lake Jayne Janice Powssean S Mo Casper Stumpf Lucy Stumpf James Mitchell Elmira A. Ho Peller J. C. Switeer Norval Irene Josephine James Ernest Bloor James Bloor Mallon Herald

Mrs. Kate Moog Busch Testifies at Spy Trial

Mrs. Kate Moog Busch testifies at the New York spy trial that she was offered money and inducements to open a lavish Washington home to entertain officers and politicians to extract information for Germany. She says offers were made by officials of the German foreign office.

Kate Moog Busch New York Apy Ahe Washington Germany

Community notes on church events and Halloween social

The W M S of the Presbyterian Church hosted a Thank Offering Meeting led by President Mrs M T Smith with Bible reading by Mrs Douglas McNabb and an address by Mrs Dunbar of Guelph. The United Church held a Halloween masquerade at Town Hall with a large turnout and village vigilance to deter pranks. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Croft and daughter of Taranto, Mrs Morrison of Toronto, Mr Lynch and Mr Royce of Toronto, and other Hamilton and Taranto residents.

W. M Presbyterian Church M. T. Smith Douglas McNabb Smith Dunbar Guelph S. Johnston Jed MY. Fescuary Elmira United Church Y.P.U Hallowe'en Hieluls Robert Croft Taranta Morrison Toronto James Lynch Taranto Wm Royce Clarence Lynch Fred Day Hamilton Jog Hollis Fisher's Mik

Burlington Housing Surpasses Rent Scarcity Says Agencies

Real estate agents report no rent shortage in Burlington as demand remains high. A Burlington fire pumper was repaired and returned last Thursday, but a fire on Brant Street occurred during its absence, hindering the brigade that day.

Burlington Woodstack Brant Street Canette

Eden Mills Home Event Honors Mr and Mrs Marshall

About thirty former neighbors gathered last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Sheldon Tru ndale for a pleasant social evening in Eden Mills. The program featured music by Edwin Watson G McPhail and Eileen and Evelyn Wright with speeches by George Wright. A decorative rug and slippers were presented to the Marshalls, gifts followed by a group song and party games. Additional visits included Mr and Mrs Ramarty and others from Cum nock Guelph Toronto and Montreal with hospital and school notes referenced.

John Marshall Sheldon Trqundale John McAlpine W. Croft Edwin Watson G. McPhail Eileen Evelyn Wright George Wright Marshall George Ramarcy Cumnock John Ramaty Mra Victor Anderson Earl Mixa Mary Guelph W. Lowrie Robert Croft Toronto J. D. Lowrie Laura Atkens Scott M H Scott S No

Lonely seeker seeks wife at Montreal station inquiry booth

An elderly man, calling himself a preacher, visits the National Bathwaya Station inquiry office in Montreal and asks a young encyclopedia clerk where to find a wife. The clerk explains the bureau does not arrange matches, noting the man should advertise elsewhere.

Montreal Abe Waa

The Queation to be Avolved and The Largest Room in the World

Sunday November 6 1038 church services schedule shows a morning sermon The Queation to be Avolved at 11 00 am with anthem On Come Let Ya Sing Unto the Land by Falo Kimper An Sabbath Achoo at 1 15 pm The Minister presents The Largest Room in the World with hymn stamus the Very Thought of Thee by Herbert Ganders Evening program 7 00 pm Young People's Union led by Devotional Department Convener Cullen Bible Study Thursday 7 30 Everybody Welcome

Novemark Falo Kimper Stamus Herbert: Ganders

Teste of Ute Cross and Evening Programs Listed

A fragmented listing from a 1938 page shows event times and groups. Items include The Salath School at 2.30, The Hey J. 4. Row in Woodbridge Ontario, and Teacher Training Clans with November dates. A Y P Guild event is noted at 8:00 p.m. with Always Welcome as a theme.

The Salath School Hey J Row Woodbridge Ontario Puede

Auction Sale For Household Furniture And More

Prank Holmes offers room and board with a furniture sale on Saturday at 230 o'clock. Auctioneer J Mansey Sr conducts clearing sale of household items including electric fixtures, kitchenware, and oak flooring. Locations include Brock Street Furnace and Erin with terms cash.

Kent House Brock Street Aymaly Joh MacKenzie & Bon Firat Lane Erin Tuld bin Farm Bank Béth Roy Hindley

Town of Gueville Court of Revision hears appeals

Oakville reports nine appeals heard at the Court of Revision in Council Chambers. Trafalgar Township held its annual pheasant shoot drawing crowds for the two day event. Oakville High School bicycle race crowned Norman McDonald first form with Ted Akins and Galle Smith as runners up. Central school field day attracted juvenile athletes and strong showings from May and Hughea. Wilfred S Fairwell, Trafalgar poultry man, honored for belting. Leghombens won ninth Canadian laying contest at Ottawa Central Experimental Farm ending the series.

Gueville Temperader Hall Trafaggar Township Oakville High School Norman McDonnald Ted Akins Galle Smuth Central School Nthe Albert Evershed Margaret Hughea Wilfred S Fai Trafalgar Township Halls Benefite Leghombens Contmal Experimental Farm Ottawa

Burlington Notes on Local Young Men's Club and Residents

Thirty young men met to discuss forming a local Young Men’s Club in Burlington on October 13. Mr and Mrs J Wo Waumares renewed their honeymoon to Florida. Mr J A Emerson and Mrs Howell left for Florida to spend the winter. Masur Harri moved into Emerson’s house for the season. Grant Bauxeer, Freeman won first prize in the Boys 18 years open at the Ancaster Ploughmen’s Association March, held in Ancaster last Thursday. Barnes was charged with stealing a gun from Leonard Porter and faced a court appearance with a bench warrant issued.

J. Wo Ancaster Asocialon Maatoh Beki Grant Martch

Notice to Creditors and Others In Madida Jurisdiction

Notice to creditors and others regarding an estate action in Ontario listing Margaret Garvin as executrix. The document notes a deadline of November 12, 1936 for claims and that the estate will be distributed to those legally entitled, with reference to local statutes and deed dated October 27 1938.

Madida Gari Asec Margaret Garvin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Ballinafad Leo Jameson Limehouse Dunn Aliss Gutherland Ted Morrow Robert Lane Hall Vottage Alex. Grant Jim Jack Brown Mrs John Lane Ospringe Rockwood Eden Mills Ma Saya Uuat Wifr Enquiry Fastern Steel Products RCE Ee the United Church F. J. McCutcheon, Reeve Wutted Church of Gaade Aqton Bev. K. M. Marrew PLD Bower Avenue Mislane Sry Presbyterian Knox H. Ll, Bennie M. A. Minkster Manse Willow Streat America Baptial Church E.G. Baxter Canner Prank Holmes Pote Wooxx Preas PosneRabon Rooj Ramshaw Russell Hwephurin Cheorgetown Fighth Starks Crowdek Leslie Tot Iiss Gimets Borconi- Peete Deta St Clement Muntrewl Oakville Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Company Massey- Harris CO. Limited Matilde Garvin Hallen Suidor CF Lautherland Ac Ontario
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