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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
2
A compact column highlights various happenings in nearby communities of interest to readers. It notes social events, small-town reports, and quick updates from multiple centers, keeping locals informed about neighbors and local happenings.
Hillsburg residents visited friends in neighboring towns last weekend. A Hallowe'en social hosted by the Foal and Calf Club at Mrs. G Burt's home featured a crokinole game after costume judging and a hosted lunch, with attendees including Mr and Mrs Bert Heron and Miss Margaret and Mrs Wm Millar.
Oakville Miss Muriel Willis and Lim Brook School pupils and trustees welcomed Hon. G. J. Simpson Minister of Education and Deputy Dr. D A McArthur. W A Hall won Dominion wide prize with a ten hen pen. Also a rail worker accident near Bronte Oakville left Morden unconscious with scalp wounds while McMillan suffered back injuries. Forty Oakville Riding and Polo Club riders attended a scavenger party hosted by Leo Dorfman mapping quirky countryside finds.
Rockwood observed a lively Hallowe en social at the Town Hall with varied acts led by chairman McArthur. Music by Curzon and Ayles, Clemens at piano, Day oversaw games, and refreshments followed. Church services included the United Church Sacrament and Friday preparatory prayers by Rev. Gu Wend of Georgetown. A funeral for George Black of Montreal was held in Guelph with interment at Everton Cemetery. The United Church Young People met on Sunday. Night School plans were announced for November. Several locals visited, and notes on weddings and anniversaries were recorded.
Ballina and Mr and Mrs C H Soper and others visited at a home of the former’s father on Saturday. Wm Wylie and friends spent days in Toronto. Wm Harding visited Schomberg. Mrs Martha Hiltz broke her arm falling at her daughter’s home. speedy recovery hoped. United Church anniversary services drew large crowds with Rev. Atkinson delivering addresses. Merriams bought Kirkwood’s stock and will run the chopping mill. Kirkwood family moved to Miss Shortill’s house. Duncan Ferguson returned from Guelph General Hospital and is convalescing. Master Clarence Herding remains in hospital awaiting improvement.
The Ladies' Aid of St. David's Church held a successful tea and baking sale. An upcoming event is the annual bazaar mid month. Members and guests visited relatives in Toronto Montreal and Preston. Mrs. W. White attended a ninety four year birthday cake event.
A J Wright of Waffalo retires after leading the broker age house A J Wright & Company for many years stating he has sold his business to a New York firm. He claims his life has been blind for forty years and that many clients were unaware of his physical limitations.
Erin Mir and Mrs. FP Trancred and son have waged the Allehtol property and taken possession. Mr Rueben Salmon of Wycliffe College Toronto visited family here. Mrs W E McEnery is recovering after surgery at Guelph General Hospital. LOW No 12 postpone parade to gospel service with Orange features until November 12 to attend Erla Church of Christ. McLaren castle on Gale dan mountains built by Scottish masons sold by Donald McLaren estate executors. The eld castle and 300 acres of land are now owned by W J Blow of Woodstock.
District Deputy Grand Master Joseph Hall led Milton installation with his team from George town and Arthur transom of Milton Lreights. A paralytic stroke affected one resident but recovery looks hopeful. Roy Chisholm of Sault Ste. Marie visited family here. Local drug business sold to LG Ayers of Newmarket. James Burns of Kilbride announces engagement of Laura Mae to William Arthur Dickinson of Milton, marriage planned quietly in early November.
The Limehouse Girls Lookout Club of the Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting at Miss Eva Sinclair's home with good attendance. Mrs Gowdy and Mrs Stuart Wright attended the District Director meeting of the Women's Institute in Milton. Community Halloween activities were held with rain limiting celebrations. A school party and an United Church entertainment with an aeroplane theme were also reported. Road conditions and farm work slowed by rains. mild weather may offset losses.
Burlington notes residents heading to Lakeland Florida for the winter include A R Jardine and W A Emery while W J Stuart shows improvement at his Ontario Street home. Mrs B Acton mourns her aunt Mrs Wilson Robman of Oakville with a private funeral. Building permits total about 40 000 dollars this year highlighting local construction activity.
Georgetown Mr and Mrs LaVerne Thompson left on a motor trip to Washington D C and other American cities. The Georgetown Lumber Co erecting a 30 by 75 foot brick lumber shed beside their planing mill on Water Street. Hydro Electric Commission accepted the tender to build a combined garage and storeroom. A sentencing in a separate case noted one year definite and one year suspended for a trio.
Everton Mr and Mrs McKay of Guelph spent the weekend with TYD McCutcheon. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs McKeown and Charles Ryder of Nussguweya, Mr and Mrs W West and son Rae, Lorne Allen and Helen with Master Stuart, at R C Thompson’s home. Miss M Sunter visited Mrs John Alton, and Ida Tovell had surgery for gall bladder removal and is recovering. Mrs O Jeffin, injured Saturday, is recovering as well. Master Ross Dampler placed third in a Drayton public speaking contest. Mrs G G Robertson, Geo Young, Miss Jennings and Lloyd Robertson visited Russ D Jackson at Mimosa.
The piece ponders how people judge behavior differently based on who acts. It notes that when the other fellow is obstinate, he is labeled, while when you are you are deemed firm. It contrasts prejudice, tact, crankiness, discrimination, and frankness in a critical, humorous tone.
The Koh i Noor diamond received its annual bath in London. A dapper man arrived with two plainclothes policemen, escorted by a taxicab to Commercial Road E. The gem was handed to a top expert for washing and polishing, then returned to its safe near the Queen’s bedroom that same day.
The Royal Winter Fair promotes provincial days under the Youth in Agriculture banner. Each province hosts themed events like All Canada Day and Manitoba Day, positioning agriculture as a unifying Canadian pursuit.
In a rural exchange a boy asks how to pass through a gate to the hog pen. The response confirms a hay load went through, clarifying the path and action.
A girl on holiday in the country recounts a shocking incident when a bull charged and gored her savagely. The farmer quips that the animal may have objected to her red coat, prompting a surprised exclamation as the tale ends with a joke about fashion and bulls.
A child explains his name origin in a brief dialogue. The boy says he was named for his parents Daddy's Mime with Herdinand and Mammy's Name Was Yiza. He then asks for his own name. The response is Herd liza.
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