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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 03, 1938

Page

4

Neighborhood News Items From Ballinafad And Nearby

Local readers report visitors from Acton Kitchener and Toronto gathering at the Soper residence. A funeral was held for the late Mr. Bunto with interment in Ballahead Cemetery. A barn on Mr. Wm Wylie’s farm burned down on October 1 with unknown cause.

Cleorge Soper Acton Ceo. Soper, Jr Kitchener Ming Mary Moetteown George Matthews Toronto J. Soper Mr. Bunto Ballafad G. W. Maaateas Viaiord Soper Wm. Wylie

Small-Town Social Roundup Near Kingston and area

LIMEHOUSE BG and Mrs Dunn visited Dr and Risa Gutherland over the week end. Mr and Mrs Ted Morrow with Mam Robert Lane. Mr and Mrs Hall and family at the vottage. Mrs Alex Grant Jim and a friend spent Saturday out with their guns. Jack Brown was in the village on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Lane visited briefly with their aunt Mrs Robert Lane. Govan Griggs visited with Will Newton on Sunday. The home of Mr and Mrs Stover Norrie hosted friends last Friday night with wines and dancing. Refreshments served. Captain Lindsay Sutherland returned to Kingston after a week with his father and aunt. Presbyterian Church chicken supper at the homes of Mr and Mrs Thomas Appleyard drew a well attended crowd. A short program followed. The usta fin art frolic was enjoyed by village youths Monday night. Unusual weather brings many strangers, with grand foliage and warm week ends. Mr Nelson Lane of Toronto visited with Mr and Mrs Jonathan Lane for a few days. Mr and Mrs White Millers, Miss Gladys Miller and Mr Russell Thompson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dan Dorrie in Hamilton.

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

Hallowe'en Passes Quietly in Uhe Village

Sunday visits abound as Mrs McLean Mrs IL Tovell and others join Burns Presbyterian Club anniversary services in Erin Kitchener and Paisley Block. Rugby accident breaks George Robertson Jr s arm while playing with brother Hugh and friend Douglas Robertson. School event features Dart Sesish performances with Ada Cume play Pioneer Hospitality and community thanks wrap the evening.

Dublin Halloween Social at Dublin School

A lively Halloween social hosted by the Literary Association of Dublin School last Friday featured a masked parade led by President My. Steels. Participants included Dorothy Barber Mia Thirldholder Roya Buddy Wohater Jeiste Brima Mrs. Findlay Miss Muriel Crossman and Mr. Charlies Hen derann as judges. The program included recitation by Larratus Mullin camp songs by Dublin children and songs by the Dublin Choir. Myra Bomerville presented a token to Mr. Walter Linham for two years as President. Nations Anthem was sung, lunch served, and dancing followed.

Literary Anciety Dublin My. Steels Dorothy Barber Qgentleman Mia Thirldholder Roya Buddy Wohater Qiris Jeeste Brima Findlay Muriel Crossman Charlies Henderann Larratus Mullin Myra. Bomerville Walter Linham

Milton Hearsay and Milestones Roundup in Milton District

John T. Shanks visits Pettapiece while Wm Fergusson picks raspberries in his garden. Adelaide Early and A Lund of Honolulu meet cousins the Gowlands. Boy Scouts celebrate Apple Day with strong sales despite poor weather. Rev Gordon W Porter of Canton accepts St Paul’s Milton pastorate and will be inducted in December. Knox Church Milton marks anniversary with Rev Dr Robt HadDow of Weston leading morning service.

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

Local Notes On Appointments Visits And Incidents

Erin Miss Nedra Richardson joins the Federal Wire and Cable Co office in Guelph Atr. Mrs A McLaren and Mr and Mrs Harrison of Toronto visited Min K Hunillton on Monday. Dr H Gear's friends are glad he is able to be about after illness. Habisburg Hockey Club held its annual organization meeting at Exchange Hotel on Thursday evening. About sixty fins and supporters attended with a banquet arranged by Mr and Mrs Harrison. Mr and Mrs Joseph Benham returned home after Brampton visit. Benham convalescing after an operation. Peter Matthews of Toronto suffered no fracture after being hit by a car on Dundas Street West. convalescing. Mr H Sanders collapsed with no heart attack while working on a verandah at Mr HO Swinton residence on Saturday. he has been confined to his room.

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

Georgetown notes and social items from the week

Listructive Yalka and others hosted Thursday evening gar dening in Georgetown. McGibbon Hotel improvements enhance its façade. J B Lake’s solo My Task in St Georges Church drew praise. Georgetown Bowling Club season ends with a chicken supper at Hunters Inn. Town Council discussed tax arrears and water arrears. High School building talks occurred without action. Mr and Mrs J B Lake, Jayne and Janice visited with A H Peller. Mr and Mrs J C Switeer Norval announce engagement Irene Josephine Switeer to James Ernest Bloor with wedding planned mid November.

A. M. Nielson E. B. Swackhamer H. L Hutt McGibbon Hotel J B Lake Powassan St Creorgis Pos Ase News Georgetown Hunters Inn Tates Tax Walter Mates J Bo Lake Jayne Janice Powisian 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 Washington Offerings

Mrs Kate Moog Busch testified at a spy trial that she was offered money and inducements to open a lavish Washington home to entertain U S officers and politicians to obtain information for Germany. She said officials of the German foreign office made the offers.

Kate Moog Busch New York Apy Ahe Washington Germany

Community Thank Offering Meets at Rockwood Presby Church

The W. M. and S. of the Presbyterian Church held a Thank Offering meeting last Sunday evening with M. T. Smith presiding. Mrs. Douglas McNabb read, Mrs. Smith led prayers, and Mrs. Dunbar of Guelph gave the evening address. The Rev S Johnston Jed led in prayer, and Rev M Y Fescuary of Elmira conducted United Church services Sunday. A Halloween masquerade by the United Church Y P U followed at Town Hall Monday evening, enjoyed by all, with Halloween passing quietly amid local watch efforts. Visitors from Toronto and Hamilton were noted.

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

Rental Market Shifts in Burlington Residents Report Abundant Housing

Real estate agents say there is no scarcity of places to rent in Burlington and some tenants refuse offers over 20 dollars a month. The town’s fire truck and pumper were repaired and returned last Thursday after being taken to Woodstack last Monday, during which a fire on Brant Street occurred and the brigade was handicapped without it.

Burlington Woodstuck Brant Street Canette

Eden Mills Remembrance Social for John and Mary Marshall

A gathering of about thirty former neighbors and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Trqundale to honor Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall. Mr. John McAlpine led as chairman and music by Edwin Watson Mrs. G McPhail and Eileen Evelyn Wright accompanied. George Wright gave a tribute and Inhin McAlpine presented a rug while Mrs. W Lowrie gave slippers. The Marshall's expressed thanks and recalled past times as guests sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows before games and refreshments. Additional notes mention social visits to Burnaby area residents and Halloween activities with local families and schools referenced.

John Marshall Sheldon Trqundale John McAlpine W. Croft Edwin’ Watson G. McPhail Eileen Evelyn Wright George Wright Marshall George Ramarcy Cumnock John Ramaty Victor Anderson Earl Mixa Mary Guelph W. Lowrie Robert Croft Toronto J. D. Lowrie Laura Atkens Wellesley Hospital Charles Lee Hallowe’en Wo E Scott Montreal Hils Scott M H Scot

Lonely suitor seeks wife at Montreal railway inquiry office

An elderly man approached a young woman at the National Bathwaya Station in Montreal asking where to find a wife. The attendant, doubtfully, reminded him it was not April. The would be preacher explained he had a home and longed for companionship. She advised advertising in newspapers.

Montreal Herailf Total

Religious Services and Activities Schedule for Sunday

On Sunday November 6th 1058 at 11 00 am a church service will feature the sermon The Question to be Solved with anthem On Come Let Ya Sing Unto the Land by Falo Kimper. Afternoon events include Sabbath Choir at 1 15 pm and evening sermon The Largest Room in the World by Herbert Bandera. The Young People's Union meets at 7 00 pm under Devotional Department led by Dr Cullen with a Thursday Bible Study opening at 7 30 pm Everybody welcome.

Aunday Falo Kimper

Teste of Ute Cross at Salath School event in Ontario

Event schedule lists The Teacher Training Clans in Pauredey on November ? and Y. P. Guild meeting on Tuesday at 800 p.m. In Woodbridge Ontario Nate and Hev J. Ron are noted with times 700 p.m. Always Welcome appears as a banner.

America The Salath School Hev J Ron B.A. Woodbridge Ontario Nate Pauredey Y. P. Guild

Oakville News Briefs From Gusville Court to Field Day Sports

The Town of Gusville held a Court of Revision hearing nine appeals. Trafalgar Township hosted a pheasant shoot drawing many hunters. Oakville High School bicycle race was won by Norman McDonald with Ted Akins and Galle Smuth following. Central school field day featured juvenile events led by Albert Evershed and Margaret Hughes. Wilfred S Hall, Trafalgar poultry man, was noted alongside the nineteenth Canadian laying contest at Ottawa.

Gusville Trafaggar Township Oakville High School Norman McDonnald Ted Akins Galle Smuth Central School Albert Evershed Margaret Hughea Wilfred S Hal Trafalgar Township Mr Hallspen Leghombens Central Experimental Farm Ottawa

Burlington town notes and regional activities update

Thirty young men form a Young Men's Club in Burlington and meet October 13. Mr and Mrs J Wo Waumnes relocate to Florida. J Ao Emerson and Mrs Howell depart for Florida for the winter. Masur Harri moves into Emerson's house for winter. Grant Baxeer noted. Freeman wan ors orue for Dboys 18 years at Ancaster Ploughmen's Association meeting in Ancaster. Grant placed second at the Inter National Ploughing Match in Min easing. Louis Barnes faces pole court for theft of a gun from Leonard Porter. a bench warrant issued.

J. Wo Ancaster Beks Grant Mineasing Louis Barnes Pole Court Leonard Porter Maple Aven

Notice to Creditors and Others for Margaret Garvin Estate

Public notice lists creditors and others of Margaret Garvin estate. It states deadlines for filing claims by November 12, 1936, with the probate to distribute assets to those lawfully entitled. Executrix Margaret Garvin named, with attendants C F Leatherland and Ontario.

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Neighborhood News Ballinafad My. Leo Jameson Limehouse Dunn Risa Gutherland Ted Morrow Robert Lane Hall Vottage Alex Jim Jack Brown Mrs John Lane Ospringe George Robertson, Jr Hugh Douglas Robertson D G Robertson George Leslie Jean Calgary Chester Hi Bille Buffalo Jeanne Robertson Orangeville Dart Wonens Wm Mokhenze Harvey Hastand Lorena Locker Mum Stephenson R. D. Graham Anderson Erin Rockwood Eden Mills Ma Saya Wifr Enquiry Fastern Steel Products RCE Ee the United Church F. J. McCutcheon, Reeve Church of Garade Aqton Bev. K. M. Marrew Bower Avenue Millane Sry Presbyterian Knox H. L. Bennie M. A Minkster Manse Willow Streat Baptial BE. GQ. Baxter Noo Church Advetiser Jared Canner Prank Holmes Preas Canvenioners PosneRabon Decentiae Rooj Ramshaw Russell Hwephuriny Kent House Brock Street Starks Crowdek Leslie Tot Pirat Lane bin Farm Neovember Bath Hindley Oakville Massey-Harris Massey-Harris Company Massey- Harris CO. Limited Matilde Garvin Hallen Witoe Madida Gari Asec Margaret Garvin Execuris Suidor Leatherland
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