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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
2
Interesting items concerning other centres and communities in which many of our readers are interested are briefly noted. Local readers will recognize familiar places and people within these concise updates.
On a Tuesday evening the Rockwood Trustees opened and inspected the rebuilt building after summer work. Despite poor weather, a large crowd enjoyed refreshments, music by an orchestra, and remarks by Chairman Mr Charles H. Marrin. A Young People's gathering and a masquerade at the United Church followed, with prizes awarded for costumes and guessing contests. The Ladies Aid met Thursday, and Presbyterian anniversary services were held Sunday with a large turnout, as Mr Sowell of Elmira delivered impressive discourses.
The commodious new school features plan rooms, assembly and science rooms for the Continuation School upstairs, a teacher’s room, and three downstairs public rooms. About fifty-two Continuation pupils and nearly one hundred Public pupils attend. A modern heating plant and bright lighting enhance all rooms. The second storey addition and alterations cost 18,000 dollars. A photograph courtesy credits Mr Richard Harris of Rockwood.
Local notices recount community events in Guelph area including school trustees and former staff, church socials, weddings, and anniversaries. Names such as Miss M Strachan Rev W McCracken and Mr A Mahoney appear alongside small-town gatherings at Continuation School and Presbyterian and United Church activities. Community members attend weddings, reunions, and social events with brief reports on local dignitaries and notable residents. The piece notes Hallowe en pranks and ongoing church interior decorations amid anniversary services across Peel and surrounding towns.
Miss Margaret Cooke spent the week end at Misa Lucy Usherwood in Everton with Mrs Chigholmy and Mrs McLean. Elmer McCutcheon left Monday to hunt at Iantsville. John Campbell returned home from hospital Monday. Mr and Mrs J Struthers hosted about 130 guests for a dance Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Russell visited in Acton. Miss Ebyla Davies is in Yangton. Mr and Mrs W R Walker of Tallington visited Limehouse. Suny School United lecture held a Halloween social Friday. Official Board met at Limehouse Monday with wives for a social hour after business. Dr Watson of Georgetown will give an illustrated lecture in Limehouse United Church on Monday November 11 with a music program and refreshments.
Kathleen Hubert visits with friends from Toronto after three months in Vancouver. A weekly prayer meeting was held at Mrs A Hella. A fowl supper at Eden, Milla drew many Campbellville residents. Mr and Mrs Frank Wheelishan visit Detroit. Mr and Mrs James Roberts move into Mr A McCurdy’s house. The yeuttturm meeting hosted A M and district lodge guests from Hamilton. Ladlow Ald executive met to plan the November 20 bazaar at Mrs Kilot’s home. William Moore and daughter Annie renewed old ties during a visit last Saturday.
A report from Georgetown recounts a Women s Institute euchre and dance at the Arena, news on the public school addition opening with minor finish work, and local familiar visits from Toronto guests and church or social circles. It notes Mr and Mrs Groat s recovery, Mrs Meboughitin s hip healing, and a concert at the Gregory Theatre led by A Parrott with praise for the musical program.
Edward Friend of Tillsonburg died after a motorcycle hit a ditch near Oakville Tuesday night. He suffered a severely fractured skull and extensive injuries and died at General Hospital the next morning. Coroner G Molywealth said an inquest would be held.
The Acton church announces a weekend program starting with Thanksgiving messages by Minister L. Poole and a sermon on Reversing History. Services include Sunday noon meetings, a Spirit of Thanksgiving talk, Sabbath school, and evening lectures on social costs. Gospel choruses and a W.A. event are planned at the Acton Manse.
Advertisements list rooms for rent and sale items including a south room with bath nearby, a coal heater, and various items for sale such as ducks, a garage, and farm animals. Notices include a diphtheria toxoid request, stray animal, and upcoming auctions, along with public notices on road changes and a boy scouts campaign for Armistice Day.
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