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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1930

Page

4

Neighborhood News Shares Local Social Journey and Church Events

In a neighborhood column readers learn of visits and weekend plans among residents. The United Church hosted Sunday services led by Ray Yeoman of Aberfoyle with a choir and a Hackwood quartet. May Watson of Rockwood sang a solo and a generous thank offering followed.

United Church Ray Yeoman Aberfoyle Mira May Watson Rockwood Yang Mies Watson Yi Webb Strathar Hopen W. 1. Holes Ampleby Lorento J. Wamsey

Fire damages kiln area at Rockwood. quick work saves property

A Thursday night fire near the north of the C N R and a kiln adjacent building in Rockwood was controlled with little loss. Fire crews and locals contained the blaze and preserved other property as Thanksgiving visits and church activities filled the community scene the same week.

Local notes from Oakville and area

A fragment from the Star lists local happenings in Oakville and nearby towns. Items mention a new machine shop at the Oalville Flaxket Factory plant, visits to Chicago, loans for an skating rink, Thanksgiving trips, and a Milton Legion memorial service with a speaker.

Mannock Burn Social Farewell For Bride And Groom

About one hundred neighbors gathered at the Mannox home to honor Mr and Mrs Alex Mann on their marriage. Miss Jean Orr led an organ program with readings and songs by local performers. The event featured a reading of a welcoming address and a presentation of a china cabinet, followed by songs and speeches praising the couple before late hours.

Dros Jet Mine Jean Orr Min Willa Prica Milan Lizzie Grrditott Mra. Mann Ming Margaret Crown Mra Alex. Mann Walcome Neightor A. G. Clarridge Tt. N. Brown Obria VY Moffat W. J. McDonald Wanda Megara Anthony Stanley Morrison Mann Hindh John Nickell

Local Visits and Family Gatherings Highlight Weekends

Mr and Mrs Cecil Riddler and family visited at the former home in Toronto on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roper Shortill of Toronto attended the gathering at Harry Shortill's home. Mrs Thompson’s funeral was held in Acton last Thursday. Mrs Wright returned to Toronto after a week visiting relatives in Georgetown and Cleargarton. Mrs Huntly of the sixth line spent a few days visiting Cleargtown.

Cecil Riddler Foronta Mra Adze S. Riddler Roper S Hortill Toront Harry Shortill Thompson Acton

Thanksgiving visits and a lively farm shooting match

Local residents named Hull Griffin Short and Yibley visit kin across towns for the holiday. A hunting shoot at James Murray’s farm drew a crowd with skilled marksmanship. Cyril McKinney placed in Crown County judging with forty seven youths in the competition.

Myr Mra W. Hull NY Winn Miran Weglna Bask Smith Neather Bilblay London W. Kitching Kitching Gwee Mary Sibley R. We. Blackwell Nye Maguireiblay James Ylurren Cyril Mckinney Firab Advocate

Mrs T McPhail Hosts Bt Davit's Choir Night

Mrs T McPhail entertained Bt Davit's choir members Friday evening with progressive-cr cracking and a dainty lunch. The Ladies' Aid of St. David's Church holds a bazaar this afternoon and evening in the Sunday School room offering clothing for Christmas gifts and home made cooking with afternoon tea. Mr Ernest Dredge and others visited Toronto to see Mrs John Dredge after her operation. Mr and Mrs W J Bell also visited. Mr and Mrs T Wire spent the weekend in Acton visiting relatives. friends wish Mr Andrew Allan well after his illness.

T. McPhail Bt. Davit Alto Ernest Dredge Yngles W. J. Bell Toronto John Dredge T. Wire Acton Andrew Allan

Milton Davithon obituary and town notes spark

Milton Norman Davithon of Inglewood died recently. He was brother to Mrs Smith of Exquesing Mrs Dunn of Toronto and Miss Marion Middleton of Wyoming. He visited the home of Mayor Syer Toronto and was elected Vice President for the Rosedale Ratepayers Association. Local digging operations start for spring water. The Milton Baseball Team won the Q DUA A Intermedials title and negotiations for a clothing manufactory are discussed pending Mr Krangle of Toronto. Funeral details note the late Myra Ogx and service by Dr J N McFaul.

Norman Davithon Inglewood Smith Exquesing Dunn Toronto Marion Middleton Wyoming Syer Cal SH Denoon Milton Rosedale P. Moore Acton M. Woolfer Crediton Mr. Krangle Krangle Champion JF. McCallan Jnl Harry London Middlebreaid Babe Owen Hound Min. Chirls Currie Geo. Cookman Obrixtis Street Voranta Myra Ogx Or. J. N. McFaul Knox Presby Grian c Church

Burlington notes on hunting party and local visits

Burlington column recounts Nelson Township hunter Pattit joining Glover party on Wrench River with Reeve Pebbllet. Ontario visitors Smart Murnham and Rum ham stayed with Dunhams. Olive Evans from New York holidaying with the Hvants. Wooded trip details include a deer shot by Fred W. Watson and town hopes for a Water Street theater opening.

Noove WH. M. Pattit Nelson Township Glover Wrench Reeve Pebbllet Smart Murnham Arkona Ontario Wm. J. Rum~ham Forest Bert Dunham Morley Peart Winnipes Miia Olive Evans W. N New York George Hvant Nelson Avenue Jucke Carnwell Onenday Mra Arthur Allendau Ut. Joseph'n Hospital Wand Sen M. G.‘Smith and Son Dennie Fred W. Watson Burlington Mr. Wyme Casatte

Halton Peel Noltsein Sale at The Arena Milton Ontario

Negative to the hood teat sale listed for Friday November 28 1930 at the arena Milton Ontario promptly at 12 30. Molly rach cows and springera with no united number of mrod Helfern and a few hand picked mutt ready for sorice. Entries have paned inspection by Mr J M Worthy Holutain Association Yield Man and org by very typay. Catalogues apply J Alex Wallaco Simcoe Ontario.

Hood ARENA Milton Ontario M. Worthy

Georgetown social notes and council moves daylight saving

Georgetown residents host visits from Windsor Ingersoll Sudbury and Eyota College members. Funeral for Mrs Coxe in Milton noted and two minutes silence observed for fallen soldiers. Council votes to hold daylight saving time referendum alongside municipal election. Telegraphed ad for Douglas Egyptian Liniment offers quick relief for foot injuries.

UW. G. Meir Windsor FP. Watson Ingersoll Eri Wilfred Dickly Detroit Dickly Elora Summers Wilson Sudbury Thera Canadian Legion Menina, Teass Glen Ryan Eyota College Montreal Ryan D. Bheley J. N. O'Neill Claude Vurnside Gentveve Clarridge Yurnslide Y. Barraclough A. McAlister Major Grant James HN Wheeler McIntyre Cleane Georgetown Terald

The Split of the Church Evening Sermon

The minister speaks on The Split of the Church at 17 00 a m. The program includes 12 00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class and 7 00 p m The Desarter. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Sunday Worship and Sabbath School Schedule From Obituary

The text lists public worship at 11.00 am and Sabbath school at 2.00 pm with a sermon at 7.00 pm by the minister, introducing a four part series on Duty and Pleasure titled AWA WILOOUE.

Obunday Obusaen

Auction Sale Of Household Effects In Acton

Walter J. Koentner will hold an auction sale of household objects at his residence on Church Street Acton on Saturday November 20 at two o clock. Items include a radio and a Victrola. The card of thanks from the family of the late Mrs J Thompson expresses gratitude for kindnesses and sympathy shown during bereavement.

Walter J. Koentner Church Strest Acton Mivctrio Ranne Wadton Victrola Keir Austroness J. Thompson Murray Tather Quartette Moesard W. Gibbons A. T. Mann Alex. Mann Jas’ K. Smith Mra. J .McQuinhosn

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