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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1938

Page

4

Weekend Visits Across Towns Highlight Personal News

Personal items show Mr and Mrs Robert MacArthur visiting London with Mr and Mrs W B Thompson over the week end. Clifford Hunter and Tommy of Georgetown spent the weekend with G Elliott. Annie Walton returns home from Drayton after weeks with Helena Mann. Mrs M Pauley and daughter from Edmonton visit N F P Moore and families in Toronto. Gods Lake Manitoba guest at Peter A Smith home. Tom Nicol improving after critical illness at Guelph General Hospital.

Robert MacArthur W. B. Thompson London Clifford Hunter Tommy Georgetown G. Elliott Annie Walton Drayton Helena Mann R. E. Young Toronto E. H. Young God's Lake Man Peter A. Smith Tom Nicol General Hospital Guelph

Card of Thanks for Mr and Mrs MacArthur

Mrs Wm MacArthur expresses sincere thanks for the kind acts calls inquiries flowers fruit and many gestures during her recent illness. The acts deepened friendships and were greatly appreciated.

Wm. MacArthur

Acknowledgment of Kindness to D N McTavish

A brief expressed gratitude for sympathy and help received during illness, signed by D N McTavish.

County Council Urged to Restore Railway Service

The Halton Educational Association requests a $300 grant to cover extra expenses. the Standing Committee on Education recommended $45, and the Council approved. A resolution from the Natural Milk Producers and Consumers Association opposes the Compulsory Pasteurization Law as an invasion of freedom and harm to farmers. The council agreed to adjourn to Friday December 16 at 1 30 pm or when called by the Warden.

Halton Educational Association Standing Committee Natural Milk Producers and Consumers Association of Ontario Kitchener Kirby Port Wilson Robinson

Claims horse dies after bear fright near Nassagaweya

Robert Wedgr reports he was drawing wood near Nassagaweya when a large bear appeared on the road frightening his team. He says two horses balked then one died the next morning, attributing the death to fright rather than the prior day work.

Robert Wedgr Asagaweyn Picken Wedgr

Varied Program Presented by Dublin Literary Club

Dublin Literary met at the school at Fritas evening for Abeirmeyer Meeting with the President Mr. Steeles presiding. The program featured convener Anne Black and Stanley Joe with Mrs Grant, readings by Flora Sayers, solos by Manniret and Jean Robertson, recitation by Burkholder, a pumo solo by Margaret Somerville, display by Martin Hassard, song by Vic Brown, recitation by Isabel Burkholder, nursery rhymes by Juniac children, instrumental by Rene Braids, Martin Hassard and Lan Grant. A social hour followed.

Dublin Fritas Abeirmeyer Steeles Stanley Joe Grant Anne Black Pane Dutt Robertasm Misa Young

Gallant Fellow Plays Fail. Crowd Departs Early

The new play flopped with spectators abandoning the theater after the first act and most leaving by the end of the second. A critic interrupted the exit to urge "Women and children first" as he rose from his seat.

Named Canada’s Best Amateur Athlete of 1938

Erle Coy of Winnipeg, renowned shot put and discus star, received the Norton H. Crowe Memorial Trophy from the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada. He led the Dominion in points at the British Empire Games in Australia and topped a field that included Joe Gagnon Montreal boxer John Loaring Windsor and George Sutherland DeWinton Alberta.

Canada Erle Coy Winnipeg Norton H. Crowe Amateur Athletic Union of Canada Coy Dominion Australia Joe Gagnon Montreal John Loaring Windsor George Sutherland DeWinton Alta

Riddle Reveals A New Doctor In Town

A word puzzle clues a new doctor staying in town. The riddle hints at letters common to listed words, forming a name or title describing a physician arriving locally.

Erin Township Treasurer Praised by the Auditor

A letter from T R Brock CA to Dan Gray, Erin Township Treasurer, commends cooperation during an audit. Brock states no indication of dishonesty and thanks Gray for information and courtesy amid the audit process.

Erin Dan, Gray Erin Township T .R. Brock Kitchener D Gray Hulsburg Ontario Gray

Halton and Peel Re-union Celebrates Centennials in West

Halton and Peel settlers host a west reunion noting church centennials and transport links. The event recalls Peel Jersey herd, Brampton rose growing, a 500-bed sanitarium, early newspapers, first wheat shipped from Streetaville, and historic mills and crossings. Officers elected and many visitors from Saskatchewan honored.

Halton Peel West Spencer Croley Saltcoats Brampton Frank Oliver Winnipeg George F. Wilson Regina Ontario Western Montreal Streetaville Canada Dominion Manitoba Peel County Wilson Charles Haines Credit River Cheltenham Canada Way Cooksville Johnn Patterson Corrigan Lampman T N Pearen F. ©. Middleton C. M. Henry Irwin Rabb Chaplin Vern Mason Christina McQueren William Alexander J. A. McGregor D. O. Lamont Wm. Wilbon Flo Sneil Alpine Smith WJ. Moffat MooseJaw Percy Reed George Wilson Indian Head Oj. Moffat Moose Jaw M. J. Early Saskatoon Nat Given Delisle Bertha Suiliborn Lemberg Gilbert Spy Hill J P Young Alameda Saskatchewan J. Moffat Bradwell D Rosell AdSernethy

Attends Parliament Notables Listed in Attendance

A roster lists A. H. Smell and numerous figures such as Mrs. William Reid Bal carres Mr and Mrs A C Bhaw Mr and Mrs W Wilson George battle Handsworth Mr and Mrs George Speers Dr and Mrs J A McGregor Mr and Mrs JR Petrie Miss Christina McQueen Miss Ethel M Wisen George F Wilson Mr and Mrs H F Hunter Mr and Mrs L J Robb Mr and Mrs D Hostell Abernethy Mrs James McPherson Govan Misses Millie Lindsay and Erma Lindsay Fort Qu Appelle El Lane Fillmore Miss L Hutcheon Davidson Mr and Mrs A J Johnston Lewvan Mr and Mrs L E Weaver Miss Winnifred Wilson Miss Prairie Maguire V D Snell Miss Flarmnee E Snell BE A Snell Mr and Mrs Don Elgert Mrs Charles Jackson and Mr and Mrs D R Lamont

A. H. Smell William Reid Balcarres A. C. Bhaw W. Wilson George Battle Handsworth George Speers J. A. McGregor JR. Petrie Christina McQueen Ethel M. Wisen George F. Wilson H. F. Hunter L. J. Robb D. Hostell Abernethy James McPherson Govan Millie Lindsay Erma Lindsay Fort Qu'Agpelle el Lane Fillmore L. Hutcheon Davidson A. J. Johnston Lewvan L. E. Weaver Winnifred Wilson Prarie Maguire V.D. Snell Flarmnee

Oakville Works Open Daring Projects and School Honors

Oakville students from Oakville High School visited the Royal Winter Pair Toreio this afternoon. The town owes no money on bank loans per Mayor Jacobs after Monday’s Town Council session. Workmen demolish the riverbank standpipe opposite Central Public School. Oakville High earns praise as the seventh CNR subway inspection was completed by DGO Kilburn. HJ Carson won the contract for two new high school classrooms at a special board meeting. D J Sullivan secured the electrical wiring contract at Liz price. Plumbing goes to William Newell for 441 Havord-Star.

Oakville Toreio Jacobs Randall Street Central Public School High Dgo Kilburn Federal Board of ‘Transport Commission Carson Gener Tye Oakville Board of Fatucation J Sullivan Liz William Newell

Service Leader Appointed At St Albans Glen

Glen Williams Rev William Mackey of Weaton takes charge at St Albans Church Glen Willems on Sunday. Barth returns from Guelph General Hospital after three weeks. Many friends wish for full recovery. Jobin Wheeler mourns the loss of a faithful canine friend killed in a Saturday accident. Sunday Schools of Anglican and United Churches busy preparing for Chettarpa hi Pastities careers.

William Mackey Weaton St Alban‘s Glen Willems W On Barth Taten Guelph Gen Fim Jobin Wheeler Anglican United Churches Dlaneid

Acton Free-Press Weekly Customer Reach Notice

The Free-Press outlines weekly customer outreach planned for Acton residents. It highlights distribution timing and contact points for subscription updates and community notices.

ACTON

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