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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
4
A column of brief items from nearby communities highlights civic notes and social happenings of interest to readers. Short notices cover local events, small-town concerns, and updates affecting residents across several centers.
Mr William Nickel of Kitchener visits with Miss Cripps. Mr Robert Airdrie of Guelph visits at the Corners on Sunday. Mrs James Black visits her daughter at Galt. Envoy Mrs Brown of Toronto conducts church service Sunday. Mrs Platford of Toronto visits Mrs Jerry Taylor. Mr and Mrs Wilding and family of London visit with Mr and Mrs John Burlingham on Sunday.
Burlington residents J. Clemence and companions deer hunting near Vanbroughnet on the Black River. John and Mrs Foran depart for Orlando Florida for winter. Allan McMillan joins Queen's Park maintenance painters staff in Toronto. Poultry thieves strike Nelson Township farms stealing chickens from Brenton and Dixon, and 30 turkeys from J Dale on Dundas Street.
The October report lists senior and junior class marks for Ospringe School. Notable scores include Helen Robertson 958 Gordon Robertson 750 Dorothy McKenzie 745 Alvin Struthers 700 in Sr IV with max 1050 and pass 630. Grace Burrows 154 George Robertson 663 Gordon Aitken 653 George Locker 621 in Sr Oil with max 950 and pass 570. Absent for several examinations. Anna W Foreman, Teacher.
About forty ladies gathered last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Foster for a kitchen shower honoring Ina Graham, the bride to be, and presenting numerous kitchen utensils. Wm Gould of Newmarket bought the barber business from David Jackson and has taken possession. Jennie Hull and family visited Harriston. she will stay a couple of weeks. W Y Gray moved into a newly remodeled home from the Barbour estate. Miss Waterman, Erin Continuation School principal, is away for a week and Miss Williams of Forest fills in.
Oakville Mrs J Reid underwent an operation at Toronto General Hospital for leg amputation. Oakville House on Navy and Colborne Streets undergoing extensive alterations by Blakelock Bros. Trafalgar Township Council heard the Canadian Fire Underwriters Association warn insurance rates may rise on January 1 1935 unless fire protection is improved. In hockey, four new players join last year’s stalwarts with Sarah Allen on the line up. newcomers George Matheson Hugh Cassidy Bill Roberts and Clifford Kitson. Police search for man driving car NC 957 accused of attempting to rob an elderly Hamilton woman near Appleby School. Three local hotels Murray House Gibson House Oakville Inn renew liquor licenses. only three hotels have been granted licenses so far.
Mrs. Andy Elliott recovering from major operation at Galt Hospital. Douglas Fendley of Norval wins Geafion Cup for top vegetable exhibits at Halton Fair. High School fifth form hosted first literary meeting Friday afternoon. Halloween social at H Browne home October 31. Stratford police court sentences Morris Birkett of Burlington to three months on six fraud counts, concurrent.
In Paisley United Church Eden Mills the Memorial Young Ladies of Guelph led by Mrs Palmer and Mrs G R Rudd presented The Pill Bottle a missionary play. Sixteen ladies acted well with solos by Mrs J C Webb and Rev Somerville. Lunch was served by the Women’s Missionary Society. A sheep theft incident was noted nearby in Eden Mills. Mrs J Wright returned from St Thomas and visited friends.
Rockwood faithful gathered at St. John’s Church and the Soldiers' Monument for Remembrance Day services. Rev H L Bennie addressed the crowd and wreaths from township, province, Legion branches, and the Women's Institute were laid. A quilting bee, church meetings, and Young People's activities were reported, with several locals visiting from nearby towns.
The Rogers Brothers came home Saturday after a northern hunting trip with two deer secured. Ada Masalés of Oakville visits nephews Duncan and Peter Ferguson and friends in the district. Arnold McEnery was hospitalized in Guelph for appendicitis. Blue Mountain School closed last week due to the teacher’s indisposition. Duncan Ferguson attended a trousseau tea for his niece Miss Graham in Erin.
Georgetown firemen extinguished a chimney blaze at Mr J S Long's last Saturday at about 600 p m with no serious damage. Mr M Bennett learned on Tuesday of the death of his sister in law Mrs J M Bennett at Saskatoon on Monday November 5th. Formerly Miss Emma Harper of Mt Forest. A large brick building once known as the old Thompson House at the corner of Guelph and Main Streets was moved thirty two feet to the rear. Justice Makins confirmed a report that the Town of Georgetown is owed 2486 17 by the National Trust Company as executor for taxes penalties and interest on overdue taxes from 1924 to 1927.
Agricultural Committee of the County Council urged Ontario Department of Agriculture to run a program against bot flies in Halton County. Reports confirm horse losses and severe colic linked to the parasite. Dr Lionel Stevenson will lead talks with local farmers and barn meetings planned to organize county wide elimination efforts.
Acton Ontario November 14 1934 members of the Acton Lawn Bowling Club hosted a social evening at the home of Mrs J M McDonald for fellow member Miss Glendenning. Prizes awarded to Miss Pearl Smith Mrs R H Elliott and Miss M E Nelson. A leather monogram purse presented with a touching address by Mrs D H Lindsay.
Anniversary services are planned at Ebenezer United Church with Rev. Parke from Elora preaching in the morning and Rev. W J Taylor from Rockwood in the evening. Mr Arthur Partridge is receiving treatment at a Hamilton hospital. Rev Somerville of Eden Mills will preach at Elora United Church Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Ed Byerman of Ingersoll visited Levi Elsley at Brookville. A group from Moffat and nearby areas is on a hunting trip in Northern Ontario.
An old receipt-like card describes a recipe for luck mixing honesty and ambition with strong persistence. It claims to attract desirable outcomes by the drawing power of steady effort and perseverance applied to every task.
At 11:00 a.m. the Minister presents a sermon titled Is Our Modern Liberty good for us. A Sunday School and Bible Class follow at 12:00 noon.
Miss Alice Hume of Lot 23 Fifth Line Nassagaweya near Knatchbull offers farm stock grain implements and household effects at public auction on Thursday November 22. Auctioneer R J Kerr Acton contact 36.
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