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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

2

November Meeting of Women’s Association in Acton

The November meeting of the Women’s Association was held at Mdra. Caldwell’s Acton home. After the devotional period, reports were read and adopted and business discussed. Mrs. Stephenson introduced Mrs. Leonard from Milton, who gave an engaging talk on missions. A social half hour followed with refreshments.

Women's Association Mdra Caldwell Acton Stephenson Leonard Milton

Revival at Oakville as Rev Caswell Preaches at Son's Church

Oakville notes Rev Caswell led services at his son's church on Sunday while Rev Norman Caswell preaches at the Orst church his father once led. They renewed old acquaintances during the visit and Mrs Caswell joined in memories from the past.

Caswell Norman Caswell Orst

Eden Mills United Church Anniversary Services and Supper

Anniversary services at Eden Mills United Church featured Rev. W D Clarke preaching both services with special music by Mar and Mrrs Patterson of Capetown. A fowl supper in Town Hall drew large crowds and a varied program including piano, vocal and instrumental performances by local artists and visitors.

Guelph visitor and parish notes mark week in Crewsons Corners

Miss Dorothy Frampton of Guelph visits the Graham home in Crewsons Corners. Jean Coulter, long on the sick list, is improving. Church services are held as usual this Sunday.

Dorothy Frampton Guelph G. Graham Jean Coulter

Women's Institute Meeting in Limehouse Hears Reports

The regular monthly gathering at Mrs. H. Norton’s home drew fifteen members and three visitors. President Mrs. A. J. Methurst led opening exercises, with talks on the Old Presbyterian Church in Acton and reports from Junior Institute attendees.

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

Weekend visitors and local incidents in Eden

Burlington residents Mr and Mrs Wilfred Bridle of Eden MMNs spent the week end with relatives. Miss Doris Dunham injured her hand in a washing machine wringer at home on Monday. Gordon McNecilly rented J A Emerson’s corner lot house with Miss Vowel for Florida winter. A Water Commission meeting postponed renewal talks with Lakeshore Utility Commission to next year. Halloween night property damage on Clark Avenue to a frame building owned by Harry Cutrisa. Joseph Frindlk, road worker, died at St Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton from injuries suffered October 28 after being drawn into a cement mixer. he was 34, born in Hungary, with a wife and family in Hungary-Gavaette.

Wilfred Bridle Eden Mmns Doris Dunham Gordon McNecilly J. A. Emerson Emerson Miss Vowel Florida Water Commission Lakeshore Utility Commission Wallowe Clark Avenue Harry Cuttrisa Joseph Frindlk Biddle St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Hungary Mungary Gavaette

Community Notes Highlight Local Gatherings And Life Events

The Rockwood WMS held a Thank Offering at the Presbyterian Church with S Johnston leading and a solo by Mrs W McLean of Eden Mills. Miss M E Anderson of Japan spoke on life and conditions there. Congratulations to Miss Mary Dalton and Reginald Micks on their marriage last Saturday. The Town Hall hosted a Women's Institute program with Everton WI taking first, Rockwood close second. Obituary notice for Miss Soper, Ro-Tri-Blu Camp physical instructor. Tible Society collectors are visiting the village area. Weekend visitors include Misa D Royce and D Patterson of Toronto among others. Morning service at St John’s Church included holy communion conducted by Rector New, B&B writinger.

W. M.S Presbyterian Church S. Johnston W. McLean Eden Mills M. E. Anderson Japan Mary Dalton Reginald Micks Women's Institute Everton W. I Rockwood Miss Soper Tible Society

Anniversary services affect Eden Mills and Ebenezer churches

Nassagaweya reports Eden Mills United Church held anniversary services last Sunday while Ebenezer United Church withdrew services. Mr and Mrs W Y Darby and son of Knatchbull visited Lowville relatives last Sunday. Several local young men headed north to lumber camps for the winter.

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

Social News From Ontario Visits and Moves

Ballina and Mrs Bertogers visited friends in Toronto during the week. Mr Dan Campbell has moved into his new house. Master Clarence Harding returned home from Guelph General Hospital and is improving nicely. Air and Mrs George Soper of Acton and Mr and Mrs George Soper Jr of Galt were callers on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert English left yesterday for Toronto before wintering south. Thos Moffat and C Moffat of the fifth line visited Sunday at the home of Wry Soper.

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

Local Weekend Guests In Detroit And Milton News

Milton J W Higgins Walter Bus Norrington George Bundy and Harold Wilson spent the weekend in Detroit Mrs J S Stevenson returned 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 speaker Mrs J A Jewitt Past President Hamilton Conference Branch Over 100 local citizens joined in the Milton theatre production It s a Knockout at the Princess Theatre produced by the Bowl ing Club and directed by Mills Oral Finnigan Champion.

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

Hallowe'en Quiet in Georgetown As Fire Hopes Fade

A spare tire knocked a pane from Hynes store window at Guelph and Water Streets this morning. Hallowe'en passed quietly with no serious damage. about 150 attended a Legion Club Rooms social last Friday. Fire Brigade fought a small blaze at Sykes woollen mill last Thursday night, extinguished before damage. Ex-Reeve Harold Cleave elected president of the Hockey Club for 1936 37 season. George Gollop of Montreal spent the weekend in Norval visiting family and hospitalised mother in Guelph. Miss Vagel Harrison recovering from injuries after Wasaya Head taxi accident. Mrs Grandy seeks treatment for injuries from the same incident.

Jack Tost Guelph Water Streets Hynes Hallowe'en Legion Club Mt. Dennis Blay Syke's Woollen Harold Cleave Harold Georgetown Warald George Gollop Montreal Apanto Norval Guelph Hospital Vagel Harrison Wasaya Head

Local Notes and Incidents from Alton and Weston

Erin W F McKenery, recently at General Hospital, has recovered enough to return home and convalesce. Alton Public School Junior Room closed due to a chicken pox outbreak affecting over two students. Pat Quarrity reports 850 worth of Alsike clover seed stolen from his barn. police investigating. Lois Kathleen Duncan MacDougall engaged to William Nodwell. wedding planned in November. Thomas Coulter of Caledon East killed in a crash involving a Weston car. coroner orders an inquest at Weston Town Hall Thursday night.

W. F. MckEnery Ie General Hospital Alton Public School Pat Quarrity Centres Road Caledon Duncan MacDougall Yilisburg Ont Lois Kathleen William Ivan Nodwell W. E. Nodwell Integra Graf Weston Penn Avenue F. D. Cruickshank Weston Town Hall Advocate

Ospringe Notes and Community News

Ospringe Mfr. and Mrs. D Stewart and sons visited Milton relatives. Mrs Ida Tovell recovering well after surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital Guelph. Russell Strather convalescing. his mother Mrs J Stratherd ill with a thumb infection. Families and friends send speedy wishes. Junior Girls formed “Osprings Oven Amateurs” supper club led by Miss Mary Campbell and Mrs A Winter. Mrs T Henderson of Paisley Block visited. Women's Institute met with 45 members. Temperance talks and readings highlighted. Myra H L Richardson and Miss Isabel Scanlon attended. The president addressed newly married member Mrs T Henderson. A rocker gift presented to Mrs Henderson. Toyland opens at Winton’s store with range special.

D. Stewart Milton Ida ‘Tovell St Joseph's Hospital Guelph Russell Strathera Herx J. Stratherd B. Meckcinnon Wisndie Myr LG. Rayburn Kitchener Mary Campbell A. Winter Dorothy McKensie T. Henderson Paisley Bloc M. Cooke S. McLean Chisholm Erin Women's Institute Gordon Jackson W. J. Jackson E. W. Sunter S. Box Toronto Temperance MY. McXuillan Myra H. L. Richardson Temperance Womblin Isabel Scanlon Ms. Reid Cooke Ada Currie Henderson Margaret Cooke Margaret Institute

Acton Rural League Holds First Annual Meeting

The Acton Rural League convened at the Arena on Tuesday with most of last season's teams present. Treasurer's report shows a $2.58 balance. W. B. Talbot was elected president and F. Halloway secretary treasurer. A split between rural and town teams was discussed but no decision reached. One absent club plans Ontario Rural Hockey Association entry, but is considered costlier. Next meeting set for Tuesday. four town teams expected to boost winter play.

Acton Rural League Tresauror Ontario Rural Hockey Association

Little Courtesies and the Wounds of Careless Love

The excerpt contemplates how pride and carelessness ruin intimate moments and wound hearts by brashly dismissing love that longs to bless. It laments missed expressions of affection and the dulling of life’s mystery, urging mindful tenderness.

Maesty Stail Edward Howard Griggs

Fragmentary Exchange Reveals Gaps in Department Knowledge

A clipped dialogue shows Thue Enoogy asking about the aux and gatin departments. The response admits spent life in them but denies any knowledge of sheets or blankets.

Aux Gatin

Not Ill Soon Enough between AdamCrregor and Macpherson

The pair discuss tovtotalling and keeping whiskey in the cup board for Alness. After three days Macpherson says he is not well. MacGregor replies that he is sick, claiming to have been sick all day yesterday.

AdamCrregor Macpherson MacGregor

For Sale Mile fed Chickens and Auction Sale Notice

Mile fed chickens 5 and 6 pounds price per pound. Apply Rk N Brown 40112. David Matthews Almosa to hold an Auction Sale of Household Effects Tuesday November 17 at two o clock. Terms cash. Roy Hindley Auctioneer. Mattresses rebuilt new feather beds made into sanitary folding mattresses feathers washed and made into down comforters Elderdowns recovered. Reasonable prices. Representative here now 204 Box 76 Free Press. In estate of A William Hnight deceased all owing money to the deceased must pay to U N Farmer Solicitor Acton Ontario and all claims filed with the solicitor Mary Blanchi

David Matthews Almosa Roy Hindley A. William Hnight U. N. Farmer Acton Ontario Mary, Blancii Willum Thomas Near Nassayuweya Marner William Martin Near Alexander Sinclain Near WN. Further Thety Solicitor

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