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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1938

Page

3

Rockwood Council Improves Valley Road Bridge Nearby

Valley Road bridge improvements completed by Rockwood Eramosa Township Council including a new floor and reinforced ridge framework. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Stanley Lockwood on their marriage last Saturday. George Saunders and Elwood Bolton returned from the north with a deer each. Royal Winter Fair attendance noted with strong flower show exhibits. Weekend visitors include Miss Ella Hamilton and Mrs James Lynch, with Miss Doris Milne home from the OAC Guelph.

Eramosa Bridget Valley Road Hartop Stanley Lockwood Ruth Penn Willl Bliss Menars George Saunders Elwood Bolton Rockwood Misa Ella Hamilton Hamilton James Lynch Toronto Jos. Hollis Fisher's Milles Doris Milne OAC Guelph

Pleasant Presbyterian social at Eden Mills Town Hall

About one hundred parishioners and friends gathered for a church social at the Eden Mills Town Hall with a bountiful supper. Rev S Johnston chaired a program including musical duets and solos, guitar pieces, and readings, followed by social time led by Mrs Net McPrail. Local visitors from Limehouse Galt Acton and Acton were noted as attendees. The November Ladies Aid meeting was held in the church vestry.

Presbyterian Church S. Johnston W. Early Melvin Locker Wilma Moore Garnet Prorence Campbell Wm. Mino Acton W Mino Aida The

Cedarvale Farewell Note From Cedarvale Sunday School

Cedarvale extends best wishes to Burt James as he departs Cedarvale for new work. The church reads a farewell address by Miss Dorrs Fines and prayers for guidance, success, and safe return. The message asks for strength and faith to carry the gospel and to honor the community during the journey.

Illness of Mrs James Austin and town events noted

Mrs James Austin suffers a paralytic stroke and friends wish her speedy recovery. A large crowd attends a Town Hall dance hosted by Erin Hockey Club. Albert Carmichael reports sighting a wild cat while driving a Hillman car. Veterans from Georgetown Acton Alton and Georgetown parade to Burns Presbyterian Church Armistice service.

James Austin Town Erin Hockey Club Albert Carmichael Carmichael Alton Acton Georgetown Burns Presbyterian Church Advocate

Bank inspecting local branch and community notices in Milton

Milton residents read of Bank of Nova Scotia officers from head office conducting the annual branch inspection. Local social items include Stratford visitors, a Remembrance Day service at Princess Theatre, and the Remembrance Day dance at the Town Hall hosted by KARC. Engagement announced for Amy Georgina Lawrence and William George Arthur Peacock.

Milton Post No. 136 Canadian Legion Judge Munro Norman Lawrence Amy Georgina William George Arthur Peacock Geocer Peacock Milton Omagh Presbyterian Church KARC

Georgetown Socials and Council Debentures Noted at Cedar Crest

Mrs Jo and Jackson and Judith left for Chicago for a week with friends then proceed to San Mega for winter. Cedar Crest Golf Club hosted a dinner last Saturday with Mr J A Willoughby as host to Mr and Mrs Hulls staff and club officers. Debenture tenders of 8 108 70 were opened by Griffin Co Robinson Co and others. A county meeting discussed supporting a new Meditot life warehouse and related plans.

Jo & Jackson Auaughter Judith Chicago Unen Serepinne San Mega Qaluorma Anere Cedar Crest J A Willoughby Wm. Hulls Aid Staff of the Guil Course, and Also the Ussipaes Thete Club Rouse Jpmiob Semoon Tolly Setuniay Blakes Haken Dawes Ullal Angelis Mabler Utah

Opening of David's Church Baytes Sten and the 1929 election

The article reports on the opening of Sir Daavid's Church and the election of Jack M Phall as President. Secretary Mee Mary Burke is named, with details about the secretary’s role and a note on plans for a new bank manager at the Village branch.

Daavid Jack M Phall Teclectet Wand Curt Barly Mary Burke Min Wank Wheelin Prank Quinlan Ue Bank of Nove Chwda Haa Luce Aioe Avap Aphn HM Chebholi

Unclear OCR notes on local church sale and community events

Fragmentary text discusses a church sale at Wreauiabas and nearby places, listing names like Dr Aitken and Caledon Basi Mod Atatod. Mentions arrangements, community members traveling to attend, and a May event with residents preparing to relocate.

Mira Tricia Limes Amarees Pearos Oady Dave Pauekos Afurias Giawentiy Gilus Alis Ff Lee Roi Stukingion Ekders Mataguia Bure bin Mick Eltore Wink Millanagera Dr Aitken

Engagement of Princess Maria to Prince Louis of Parma

The engagement between Princess Maria, youngest child of the King and Queen of Italy, and Prince Louis of Bourbon Parma is officially announced. The couple’s well publicized match aligns royal houses and signals a forthcoming union between two historic dynasties.

Maria Quer Italy Lous of Bourbon Parma

Special Thanksgiving Union Services Soon at United Church

On Sunday November 27 1038 Rev Dr A J Vining will speak at 11 00 am and again at 7 45 pm Union services run Monday to Friday inviting all to unite with the Baptist congregation at the Baptist Church Everybody welcome and text notes no service at noon and Sabbath school at 12 15 pm

A. J. Vining Sabbaly School United Church Baptist Church Vining

Presbyterian Knox Church Event Recalls Sunday Activities

Sunday notices from Acton show Reverend M. A. Bennie and ministers at Willow Street Manse, with programs at 2:30 and 7:00. Families and visitors including Mrs. Bert Turner, Mr. Wil West, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stewart, and others are listed alongside local greetings and temporary welcomes.

Presbyterian. Knox Church Acton Bennie Willow -Street Tim Divinity Gift Shapes of Inn Savantia School Zeo Wil West Rae You Guild TD. McCutcheon Bert Turner Milton and Darbyville W. Teacier Wind M. Sunter Harold Sunter Stanley Stewart

Acton Baptists and United Church Unite in Union Services

The Baptist Church of Acton under Pastor Rev B G Baxter joins Union Services with the United Church led by Dr A J Vining. Sunday service at 1100 am in the United Church with Sunday School in the Baptist Church. Evening service at 700 pm at the Baptist Church. Midweek services run Monday to Friday at 749 pm in the United Church. A welcome is extended to all.

United Church of Canada Acton Pad Dover Avenue United Church A. J. Vining Baptist Church The

Burlington clergyman injured in bon car fall

John Dougall of the CNR office stall fell from a bon car in Une sitation yards on Monday and sustained back injuries and fractured ribs. The Public School Board met Monday evening with Dr Joe Whiker appointed to the vacancy. Also mentioned are local names and places including Fonthill and Windsor, with various attributions to officials and residents.

John Dougall C.N.R Joe Whiker Monard Fernool Coil Tray Fonthill Preequu Ringer

Local Social Roundup From Pickering District Visitations

Mrs Moore of Pickering visited at her aunt Mrs Cole with friends in the district. Mr and Mrs Petur of Pickering were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Achroid. Ed Wood Snow planned surgery at Cnenmal Hospital for appendicitis next week. Mrs Cain recently moved here and left Priddy for Dor ete. Neoaulle read no severe attack and was hushed to the General Hospital in Toronto. Rey Cooper traveled to Sint for a trap to Sint and reintites in batag Ligted. Mr Win Weles was in Cruclph Hospital, and Mr and Mrs Irine of Terumo visited.

Eh Priddy Dorete Neoaulle General Hospital Toronto Cnet Rey Cooper Sint Batag Win Weles Cruclph Hospital Arita Ny Mio Irsine Terumo Visstet Wylte

Hinton's 5e to $1 Store Christmas Layaway Club

Hinton’s Layaway Club offers Christmas shopping with small deposits to hold items until December 17. Shoppers can pay in regular small installments and take gifts home only before Christmas, a popular convenience for town and country.

Hinton’s Popplar Hinton

Local Small Advertisements and Notices

A cluttered classifieds page lists hog shipping, domestic help wanted, wood cutting, rental rooms, electrical appliances, and miscellaneous items. Names and addresses for Acton and surrounding areas appear with brief inquiries, prices, and contact directions in terse ads.

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