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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

10

Women’s Association Meeting Held at Acton Home

The November gathering of the Women’s Association met at Mdra. Caldwell’s Acton residence. After the devotional period, reports were read and adopted and business discussed. Mrs. Stephenson introduced Mrs. Leonard of Milton for an engaging missions talk. Launch was served and a social half hour followed.

Women's Association Mdra Caldwell Acton Stephenson Leonard Milton

Oakville Church Services and Local News Highlights

Oakville Rev Caswell led services at his son's church with Rev Norman Caswell preaching at the Ord church his father once led. Mr Jack Hughes, Bank of Montreal staff, on sick leave after an X ray at Christie Street Hospital Toronto. Thomas Martio of Bronte struck by a vehicle near Wilson Street on Wednesday night. John Smith of Trafalgar injured falling from a tree while apple picking. A freighter delivered 1,200 tons of coal to Killmer Puel and Ice Co at Oakville harbour after a late October arrival. A crash near Trafalgar left Mrs Russell Pax’s light coupe overturned in a ditch.

Caswell Norman Caswell Orst Jack Hughes Bank of Montreal Christie Street Hospital Toronto Thomas Martio Bronte Wilson Street Ernest J. Truscotte Park Row Hamilton Mir John Smith Trafalgar Oakville Harbor Erie Peninsula Killmer Puel and Ice Co Red Hill Russell Pax

Eden Mills United Church Anniversary Services and Fowl Supper

Eden Mills observed anniversary services at the United Church with Rev W D Clarke delivering two sermons and special music by Mar and Mrrs Patterson of Capetown. A large fowl supper followed in Town Hall with an extended program of piano, vocal, violin, and other performances by local and visiting artists, plus remarks by Rev Y J Mahoney.

Mrs Dorothy Frampton Visits Crewsons Corners News

Miss Dorothy Frampton of Guelph visited the home of Mr and Mrs G Graham on Sunday. We are glad to report that little Jean Coulter, who has been on the sick list for some time, is improving. Services at the church on Sunday were held as usual.

Dorothy Frampton Guelph

Women’s Institute Meets at Mrs Norton’s in Limehouse

The regular monthly gathering, led by President Mrs. A. J. Methurst, drew fifteen members and three visitors at Mrs. H. Norton’s home. Reports covered the Milton District Directors’ Meeting and upcoming Toronto Institute Convention as well as junior institute addresses and community singing.

Women’s Institute H. Norton A. J Methurst Wm. Mitchell Old Presbyterian Acton W. Gale Joy. McGowan S. Wright Milton Toronto Milton Wave H. Meredith Ethel Chapman H. McGowan Eudle Norma Stephenson

Bridle Guests and Local Incidents Highlight Weekender

Burlington notes include Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bridle of Eden MMMs visiting relatives. Miss Doris Dunham injured her hand in a washing machine wringer. Gordon McNecilly rents J A Emerson’s corner home. Emerson and Miss Vowel plan a Florida winter. Water Commission discusses Lakeshore renewal. decision deferred next year. Halloween vandals damage a Clark Avenue frame building owned by Harry Cuttris. Joseph Frindlk dies in Hamilton hospital from injuries in a cement mixer accident on October 28. born in Hungary, 34, leaves wife and family there.

Wilfred Bridle Eden Doris Dunham Gordon McNecilly J. A. Emerson Ciyoline and Locust Sirels Emerson Miss Vowel Florida Joseph Frindlk Biddle St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Hungary Mungary

Community notes from Rockwood church and town events

Sunday evening worship at the Presbyterian church was led by Mr S Johnston of the W O M S. Mrs W McLean of Eden Mills sang and Mrs Early played the organ. Miss M E Anderson of Japan spoke on life and conditions there. Congratulations to Miss Mary Tolton and Reginald Micks on their marriage last Saturday. Women’s Institute meeting at Town Hall featured a district program with Everton W I first, Rockwood second. Death reported for Miss Soper, Ro Tri Blu Camp instructor. Tible Society collectors busy in village and area. Weekend visitors include Miss D Royce and Mr D Patterson of Toronto, and the Crury family of Torita. Mr and Mrs Bundy visiting Maniton for two weeks. Morning service at St John’s Church with holy communion conducted by Rev BW. Wrillinger.

United Church W.D. Clarke Mar Mrrs. Patterson Capetown Missy Aileen Young Acton Washington Brothers Colored Quartette Hamilton Miss Gunby Burlington Parking Yilmilton Miles Ruth Markle Margaret Cunmings Millgrove Miss Spence Wurrington Parkinson Y. J. Mahoney Brussels Mr. Clarke Mmibes Laurena Locker W. Early Mears Ramshaw Locker Anderson Nugsayaweya W. Bridle Ajleen Young John Tolton Arkell Lindsay Tolton John Watson George Wilson Milas Yrene Mssionary Society The Presbyterian Church Tary E. Anderson Kobe Japan Shepherd Miss Shepherd Gladys Bridle Dunham Misa Florence Dunham Wnt. Burnhan Morest Mins Win. Smithson London Mire Gilbertson, Sr Mrr Myre Yack Webby Mouster Tommy T. H. Webbur Mra. W. Webb Guelph Margaret Clark Hockwood W.om. S S. Johnston Women's Institute Everton W. I Rockwood Miss Soper Tible Society Evelyn Pearen Toronto J. Warnett Jus Roberta Eden Mills Blanche Michie D. AtcNubb Tamily Mra Bundy Maniton Tl. John's ‘Church Nev BW. Wrillinger D. Stewart Milton Ida Tovell St Joseph's Hospital Russell Strathera Herx J. Stratherd B. Meckcinnon Wisndie Mgr LG. Rayburn Kitchener Mary Campbell A. Winter Dorothy McKensie T. Henderson Paisley Bloc M. Cooke S. McLean Chisholm Erin Gordon Jackson W. J. Jackson Myra. E. W. Sunter S. Box Mr. McMullan Temperance Womblin Isabel Scanlon Ms. Reid Cooke Ada Currie Henderson Margaret Cooke Margaret Institute

Anniversary services alter local church schedule

Nassagaweya notes Eden Mills United Church held anniversary services last Sunday while Ebenezer United Church services were withdrawn. Mr and Mrs W Darby and son of Knatchbull visited relatives in Lowville. District youths have gone north to lumber camps for the winter.

Eden Mills United Church Ebenezer United Church W. ¥. Darby and Son Knatchbull Lowville

Ballina and Hogers Visit Friends in Toronto

Ballina and Mrs Bert Hogers visited friends in Toronto during the week. Mr Dan Campbell has moved into his new house. Master Clarence Harding returned home last Thursday from Guelph General Hospital and is improving nicely. Air and Mrs George Soper of Acton, Mr George Soper Jr of Galt, Mr and Mrs Jas Livingstone of Guelph were callers on Sunday at Mrs Soper’s home. Mr and Mrs Robert English left yesterday for Toronto prior to southward winter. Thos Moffat and C Moffat of the fifth line visited on Sunday at the home of Wry Soper.

Bert Hogers Toronto Dan Campbell Clarence Harding Guelph General Hospital George Soper Acton Galt Jas. Livingstone Guelph Soper Robert English Afra Moffat Mr. C. Moffat Wry. Soper

It’s a Knockout shines at Princess Theatre premier

Distant travelers Milton Higgins Norrington Bundy and Wilson spent the weekend in Detroit. Mrs J S Stevenson returns to Milton after a three month visit to Victoria B C. The W 38 S of the United Church Milton held its annual service with Mrs J A Jewitt guest speaker. Over 100 local citizens joined in cast and chorus for It’s a Knockout at the Princess Theatre, praised as a credit to the Bowling Club and producer Mills Oral Finnigan, director-Champion.

J. W. Higgins Walter Miiston Princess Theatre Bowling Club Mills Oral Finnigan Champion

Georgetown News Highlights Social Events and Local Incidents

A spare tire caused a storefront pane to break at Hynes store on Guelph and Water Streets. Halloween passed quietly with no major incidents. About 150 attended a Legion Club Rooms social last Friday evening. Thirty members from Mt Dennis Branch joined Leyton guests. Fire Brigade responded to a small blaze at Syke’s woollen mill but prevented damage. Ex Reeve Harold Cleave named president of the Hockey Club for 1936 37, with high expectations. Mr George Gollop of Montreal spent the weekend at his Norval home and visited his mother in Guelph Hospital recovering from a broken thigh. Miss Wayel Warrisson, injured last summer, shows progress toward recovery. Mrs Grandy returns to Ottawa for treatment related to injuries from a collision at Waldya Beach last summer.

Jack Tost Guelph Water Streets Blay Syke's Woollen Harold Cleave Harold Georgetown Warald George Gollop Montreal Apanto Norval Guelph Hospital Wayel Ywarrison Wasaya Head

Local Briefs From Alton and Surrounds

Erin McKenery recovering at General Hospital plans to return home. Alton Public School Junior Room closed due to a chicken pox epidemic with over a dozen students ill. Caledon Centre Road farmer reports missing 850 worth of Alsike clover seed. Lois Kathleen Duncan MacDougall engagement to William Nodwell announced. wedding planned in November. Thomas Coulter, 63, killed in a car crash near Caledon East. inquest ordered by Coroner Cruickshank at Weston Town Hall Thursday night.

W. F. MckEnery Pat Quarrity Centres Road Caledon Patlco Duncan MacDougall Ilisburg Ont Lois Kathleen William Ivan Nodwell W. E. Nodwell Istora Nodwell Hidsburg Thomas Coulter Caledon East Weston Penn Avenue F. D. Cruickshank Weston Town Hall Advocate

Ospringe Social Roundup and Community Notes

Ospringe residents shared Sunday visits with Milton relatives while Ida Tovell and Russell Strather’s families reported recovery from illness and surgery. The Women's Institute held a temperance lesson, welcomed guests, and praised a member’s marriage with gifts. a Junior Girls club formed the Osprings Oven Amateurs and Toyland opened at Winton’s store inviting shoppers.

Acton Rural League Holds First Meeting With Debates on Split

The Acton Rural League opened its annual meeting at the Arena on Tuesday with most teams from last year present. Officers elected were W. Talbot as president and F. Halloway as secretary-treasurer. A proposal to split rural and town teams was discussed but no decision made, pending future talks with full participation. One absent club may join the Ontario Rural Hockey Association, but extra costs deterred it. Next meeting set for Tuesday.

Acton Rural League Treaauror Breaident Www BD. Talbot Wad F. Halloway Uiscusalon Ontario Rural Hockey Association

Little Courtesies and the Human Touch in Love

The piece meditates on how small acts and careless words wound hearts and dull life’s mystery. It laments pride and thoughtlessness that suppress spontaneous affection and joy, urging renewed awareness of daily wonder and love as life’s majesty.

Maesty Stail Edward Howard Griggs

Thue Enou gy Dialogue on Linens and Stockroom

A fragmentary exchange questions the shop inventory and departments for auxiliary items. The clerk replies that all his life has been spent among the satin and aux sections, and that sheets and blankets are mixed among them.

Aux Satin

Not Ill Soon Enough Tevtotallers Plot

AdamCrregor and Macpherson plan a tevtotaller venture but face strain over whiskey stock. After three days Macpherson quits, confessing strain while Mac Gregor laments illness from the prior day.

AdamCrregor Macpherson MacGregor

For Sale Mile Fed Chickens at 5 and 6 pounds

Classified line listing poultry for sale with price per pound and contact. Includes display of seller RK N Brown and phone 40112.

N. Brown

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