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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News from Limehouse and Oakville

Rev and Mrs Gandler of Eden visited Limehouse and he preached at the United Church. Oakville Presbyterian Church plans a musical play Receiving the Parson. Limehouse pupils practice for Christmas program. United Church anticipates a magic wholesome event. Fall weather boosts mower and wheat growth, sparking concern over winter top.

Gandler Eden Limehouse United Church Oakville Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Nellean Limejonas Crhoe

Everton News Spars With Social Roundup In Milton

Local notes compile visits from Mrs. and Mr. McCutcheon, Mr. and Mrs. Young, and others to Milton and Acton. A heavy mist caused a near collision of two cars. J. Kirkwood improves after lung congestion. Remembrance Day services feature St John’s Church and the Prince Albert area. church groups and meetings fill weekends with social and missionary activities.

Chewsons Corners Community Notes and Visits

Residents report berry picking and blooming flowers in Chewsons Corners while noting modest garden displays. Extended greetings go to Mr. Robert Perkinson on his eighty fourth birthday. Visitors from Toronto include Mr and Mrs Gr. Knapp and Mr Vitman, with local church service led by Rev C L Poole of Acton. Next week speaker Mr Bearrow and musician Miss Scarrow are on the program.

Mutter Franklin Samuel Cradley Toronto Tyle Robert Perkinson George Charles Tyler Acton Charluw Tyler C. L. Poole Wesley Murray Pools Bearrow Miss Scarrow

Winter Returns Home and Local Visits Highlight Week

Mr Jerome Winter returned home after a summer away at Vinecou ver and other locations. Several residents, including Mau Jolilife of Rockwood and the Scott and Boot families, spent Sunday with local hosts. Emmanuel College students assisted in United Church services. A motor collision near Marden on the Guelph Porgus Highway injured George Fiedd of Galom, needing hospital care.

Jerome Winter Vinecouver Aflis Gaulle Joulte Toronto Mau Jolilife Rockwood W. K. Scott Orillia Stewart Oronomut Burketon Mort. Crosby, Sr Markham United Church Emmanuel College Moassra John Falconbridge Raymond J. McHright Rulpher Outerbridge John Bates Marden Guelph-Porgus George Fiedd Galom St. Joseph's Hoapital Guelph

Everton Women Institute Meeting Notes Meeting

The regular Everton Women's Institute gathering at Mrs McDougall’s home had thirty attendees. President Mrs Peavey led as the choir opened with the Institute Ode and the Lord's Prayer in unison, with minutes read and relief work discussed.

Everton Women's Institute Lucy Unsherwood John Alton Mra Calrelon Guelph Vorlop Mra. Colt Mia Holmes Hare B. McDougal Vite Vhor Myra. I Mersougall Mountain Andrew McVoroy Jo Rhuri Heotland Young People's Society Vr. Leallo “Hoi Das the Chatr Thore Albert Alton Vmwoting May Murilol Yortoy Grace Dumpler

Oakville Residents and Visitors in Town News

Oakville items report Mrs John A McKay fractured wrist last week. A Gurry and Hurok Sterling made a swift Detroit trip. A Harris addressed Bt Juda A FA on Monday about his Florida winter trip. Mrs Wesley Kellyy sold Golborng Briest property and bought the Storke house at Dunwad Robingony, with possession in the car futures. About thirty workers on Contra Avenue install water pipes and hydrants, plan extending take shore highway water system. Clareyea Minh da in charge. Medsra John and Cheorge Atdina spent Wednesday in Collingwood visiting their brother. J rouse of Toronto were visitors at the Kelley home on Sunday. Lloyd Haniel learned of his father’s death last Wednesday. funeral held Sunday attended by McCloury, Mella, and Thomas.

YnOz Canada Joseph Wutherford Province of Ontario John AL Little Rockwood Presbyterians Church John Little Chatsworth Huy Little HW. McCutcheon J. J. Stewart Jackie Acton Wf. Osborn MM. Weetle Mins B. McCutchron Guelph W. J. McCutchron A. EK. Simli Bertram Wlovoe Fred McArthur Juelph Rees Patterson Beaverton Ted Weatheraton Rone Carton Bt. George Murdo Munro Tramiton Herb. Vopni Wich Watson Chas. Watson Wisbury W. St McCracken Walkerton Mra. Comer Montreal Fred Lambert MccCracken Lambert Johnston Howat Simcoe Alfred Winters Everton Jan, Royce Andy McLand Babe With & Wand Mra Pearen Douglas McNabb Wile Jesdon Mira Tva Wa. Farris Caroline McDonald Caroline McDonald. After the Mikaloungry Mot Tee and Duvaar Geo. Laverty Rous Patterson Peter Sima Waa Houtesa Victoria Mixalon Wand Presbyterian Church Women's Institute Arthur H. Qudd Mise Burnett Atatt Milas Campbell Nlaty Thedford Prod Moory Womens Audiiary St. John's Church John Schaler Fintton Wockwood John A. McKay A. & Gurry Hurok Sterling Detroit Wayne A.T. Harris Florida Wesley Kellyy Charrie Bing Storke Dun Wad Robingony Vrafatgar Clareyea Minh da Medsra John Cheorge Atdina Collingwood Wiki Mira J. Rouse Toronto Fred Kelley Lloyd Haniel

Georgetown News Roundup and Local Socials

Local notes report visitors from Toronto and Wilchener visiting relatives in Georgetown. Mrs Heap and son arrived in England last week. Mrs Swickhammer ill at Vimehouse with family visiting. Master Bobbie Allath injured by a car Friday, concussion, now recovering. Diamond Minstrels show by Lom Tiles at Gregory Theatre well attended with lively end-men jokes.

Mr. Lawson Toronto Une Klar O. Chompaan BR. Harrison Winley Ife Gregory ‘Theatre Oul Young Gerald

Local Society and Community Notes From Burlington Area

Vernon Tiruy of St Catharines and Mr Pred Aven of Tonawanda spent time here with others over the week. George Walker appointed to supply teaching in Themnton, currently teaching there, Norm Walker to Cleveland Hockey Club reporting tonight. Burlington West car shipment details and loading volumes discussed. many weekend visitors from Hamilton and Toronto. The Halton Dinnery and Walton W. A. Conference set for Acton Friday. Yuke's Church members invited to pre-war event. Several families from Grimsby, Owen Sound, and Burlington noted for visits and travel. a driving collision near Guelphinnes and Middle Road caused minor damage to both cars with no injuries.

Vernon Tiruy St. Catharines Pred Aven Tonawandi N. Y Geo. Walker Hae Themnton Norm Walker Cleveland Hockey Club O. Dt White Robert Well Mra Elath Tetty Gt. Cathirlnes Latimore Hamilton John Lock Burlington Simpson Maple Avenus Orman G Tish Helen Owen Sound Lindsay Bush A. Bherwood Oliver Hherwood Ghulya’ Hall W. J. Griner Edythos Sin

Living statue asks for writing materials at rural station

A quirky exchange unfolds as a town statue seeks a writing mat and notes the farmer has nothing about the hired man. The scene mixes odd humor with a rural twist as the city visitor frets over stationery during a farm visit.

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Reports Alarm Over Algerie Run Down

A garbled newspaper fragment records a person named Moeroy warned that Algeria would run down fearfully. The text is incomplete and unreadable in parts, but signals concern and possible threat-related language.

Algerie

Farmers Profit From Feeding Beef Cattle Says Expert

Ottawa report by CG. W. Muir notes strong domestic and export demand for well finished beef cattle. Points include lower prices for cattle but profitable growth with ample feed, outdoor feeding, and barley and bran supplements. Emphasizes age two years for profitable feeding and substantial market demand for high quality stock.

W. Muir WH. B. A Dominion Musbantiman Ottawa Muir Yiranch Department of Agriculture Inne Ottawa

They Were Persistent The Ambitious Actor’s Provincial Tour Ends

The ambitious young actor led a tour with "Whinlet" but it ended soon and he had to walk home. A sympathetic friend questioned him and the actor stated that they did not invite him to perform before the curtain, insisting they even dared him.

Anamel

Dogs Teach Humans Dietetic Schedule Montreal Story

A Montreal item notes dogs guiding human routines on trains. Barney, a Ottawa canine, reportedly keeps to a daily breakfast train schedule, echoing a legendary predecessor in Cornwall. The tale highlights canine punctuality across the trans Canada route and a light, humorous contrast to human daily life.

Montreal Barney Ottawa Harney Canadian National Railways Mike Cornwall Ontario

Church Services and Activities Schedule

Church services at 11 00 a m with minister subject A Valeo in the Night. A letter read describing the car of previous go to the Wert. Noon Sunday School and Bible Class. 7 00 p m minister subject Meeting Ong s kelf on the Way Hack. Monday 800 p m Young People s Society all are welcome.

Previatons Wert Hunday Beohool Bible Slass Ong Kelf Young Peoples Society Evrybody

The Logiste of Life and Sabbath School Notes

A garbled church bulletin lists a minister's sermon titled The Logiste of Life at 2.30 p m with Sabbath School at 1.00 p m and a second sermon Mamoren Chat VsTbo und dun. Monday night features Young People's Child and Creature Night titled Always Welcome with various notices and times.

Honday Novemibeil

FOR SALE TO APPLY AT ONCE DESIRABLE ON MAIN STREET

Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs George Elliott express gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped move from the old homestead to Acton Their note notes a dog lost a female heavy hound with a collar tag from Toronto and requests notification from finder

Wouss Main Street George Elliott Acton W. Tagan Toronto

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