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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
5
In this column readers learn quick notes about nearby communities and centers with local color and timely snippets. It highlights shared events, small developments, and community ties affecting residents.
Ballina and Mr and Mrs Scott of Toronto visited at the Wiley home during the week. Mr and Mrs Hubert English left to spend the winter in Miami. Joseph Soper and Dr Barbara Soper spent the weekend in Preston. Mr and Mrs Cameron McEnery visited friends in Wingham on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Allen spent Sunday with Mrs Super. Mrs Appleyard Sr is at Guelph General Hospital. Phylis Poreman was home for the weekend from Toronto.
Erin Mr. and Mrs. Thos Coburn and family have leased Mrs. HW B Austin's residence and have moved in. Deer hunting party including Lloyd Lyons Wallace Long Wilbert Smith and Way Trimble seen near Parry Sound. Arthur Thompson third Erin suffered a stroke and is undergoing treatment at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph. Friends report hopeful recovery. District Police stance on Aquor purchase led to Geo Harper Erin Township pleading guilty to a fine of 100 dollars and costs or three months jail at Guelph. sentence runs concurrent with another term for possession of an attll. Advocate.
The Rockwood Ww C YT U met last week at Mrs W Gardiner s home with good attendance. Mrs Wm Gordon presided and Mrs W J Taylor led worship. Thelma Ross read temperance pieces and readings were given by Hath deen Taylor Laura Duby and Helen Powers. Remembrance Day services were held at the Presbyterian Church and Soldiers Memorial with the Canadian Legion present. A Women s Institute banquet at Town Hall drew about 140 guests.
Mrs D A Robertson returns home after a stay with sisters at Heapeler. Mr and Mrs HW Churcher and Mr John Churcher of Guelph visit Mr and Mrs W Cheyne. The Young People’s Christian Endeavor holds Sunday services at 8 PM in No 9 schoolhouse. Mr and Mrs Alex Bessey Milas Erma and family visit Mr and Mrs W Bessey at Acton.
The Ladies Aid of St. David's in Campbellville announce their annual bazaar and afternoon tea for Friday. Mr Crawford of Kitchener visited for the weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thos McPhail at J Cummings funeral in MI 1 grove on Thursday.
A large gathering at Nassagaweya celebrated Florence and Carl Cargill on their marriage with a mantel clock gift. W F Darby led greetings, reading a heartfelt address from neighbors across England. The night featured remarks, games, dancing, and a light lunch.
Council discussed improving police court facilities and will coordinate with the Public Library Board. Mrs. Alvin McDonald of Esquesting is recovering well after gall bladder surgery at Galt Hospital. The Lame Hines Band will host a banquet for bandmaster Mr Perrott at Legion rooms on Friday November 27. A wreath at the memorial service in United Church was placed on the tablet by Col James Hallentine and Veteran Allan Roney.
Ospringe residents spent a day with the Suitars at Caledonia while Grundy kin visited Stratford. Kiwanis Dinner participants from the area gathered in Rockwood. Miss Gladys Carter of Guelph and Rev Carter of Stratford visited the Robertson family. Mrs Standish and Mrs Bayne were noted visitors near Fergus and Hillsburg respectively. Mrs Aitken settled in a new village home and Mary Martin served as bridesmaid at a Hillsburg wedding. Women’s Institute delegates were at the Royal York Toronto this week.
Burlington the Dominion Natural Gas Co extended lines to Freeman. Mr and Mrs Bert Grahium reside at Windsor for a short period. Ken Brown of Roseland hunted a bear for the second year running. Civil Service invites applications for a Post Office caretaker at 608 dollars yearly. Burlington citizens paid tribute to Great War fallen at the Cenotaph under Canadian Legion auspices. Road work continues with open weather aiding local labor. October relief totals 527.72 dollars, up 83.51 from September and below October 1935.
Eden Mills residents gathered at Ramsey homes including Garnafraxa and Acton visitors. George Wilson suffered serious injuries roofing Ben Tucks house. Miss Innes Lowrie returned from Toronto. Miss Ina Barden visited H. Barden home. Ladies Aid bazaar in Guelph raised funds. Hydro lines extend toward Nassagaweya. Young People's League met with Miss Helen McPhail guiding missionary notes and readings. Wedding in Toronto for Miss Marjory Stodwell’s cousin.
Milton Harry Pettits enjoys his annual hunting trip in the French River district while Milton Town receives a 378 dollar income tax levy cheque from the Provincial Government. Judge Munro chairs Remembrance Day observance. engagements announced between Mabel Florence Galbraith and Lloyd Frederick May. Dr George E Syer plans a brick residence on Mill Street with Toronto architects after demolishing the former Panton residence.
Nevin Bay in South Caernarvonshire is swarmed by grey and black seals harming Nevin fishermen. Seals chase herrings to nets and tear fish. Eight years ago a gunboat was sent and many seals were shot. Officials plan to request another gunboat from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
A garbled excerpt mentions war research and a character named Julian Kadxley with a vague sense of duty or peace. The legible parts hint at a damaged narrative, with stray phrases about yawns holding a hand and a distant Auntie. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
Oakville native Red Poster, a long time sports authority, spoke at St. Jude's Men's Club Boys Night last Thursday. Magistrate MeeAlveen said two drivers on Dundas Highway near Twelve-mile Creek shared fault in a crash. George Dale of Oakville died at Christie Street Hospital in his 61st year. Mrs. Garner plans England voyage aboard the Queen Mary from New York next week. Thomas Martin of Bronte died after a collision on Colborne Street, not regaining consciousness since the accident.
Pat and Mike go duck hunting. Pat fires both barrels at a duck, the bird falls, and Mike jokes about the powder wasted. Pat asks if the bird was hit, and Mike replies that the fall would have killed him anyway.
A biology professor declares a class activity to dissect a frog, but draws a sandwich from his pocket instead. The moment causes confusion as he mutters about remembering his lunch. The incident appears in a lighthearted note attributed to Winffield's Winner.
The speaker notes a change in routine as he claims to have packed only forty three bags of coal into the cellar while boasting he once managed forty four. A maid calls the master down into the cellar.
Advertised bargains include Quaker Health Bran Regular 12c package now 10c Sunera or Sunsoy Cereal Regular 25c package now 2c Keovah Jelly Maker Regular 15c package now 12c.
On Sunday November 22 1936 worship at 11 00 a m under the W M S banner with a sermon titled Why Should We Support Missions Bible classes at noon and 7 00 p m when Kew F C Overend Georgetown BA will preach and the Georgetown United Church choir will lead. Tuesday 5 00 p m Young People Union and Thursday 7 30 p m Bible Study. Everyone welcome.
The Knox Church announces at 11 00 a m sermon Have You Ever Been Alone Reverend Bennie Bla minister at the Manse on Willow Street. 2 30 p m Sabbath School with Ambassador In Chains 7 00 p m Having Eyes See Ye Not Are Ye Also Without Understanding The Young People’s Guild meets Tuesday night Andrew’s Night Musical Committee Always Welcome.
The Acton Baptist Church invites all to hear student volunteers from McMaster University. Services start 10:00 p m Sunday School, 11:00 a m morning service, and 7:00 p m evening service led by Rev E G Baxter.
Mixed rental ads for houses and rooms with contact, plus an auction notice for Andrew Blackley estate and a probate reminder for A Willyasy Knight. Also radiator and bedding service promotions and a card of thanks from the Tale Mrsu family. Listings include 18 Crescent, 21-2 G Mills, 452 Margueretta St, and 9 Young Street references. Ends with estate claims handling by H N Farmer Acton Ontario.
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