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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 26, 1936

Page

4

Binnie Family Update and Local Church News

Ballina and Mrs Frank Binnie were summoned to New York last week due to the illness of their daughter Mrs Wilon Janet Binnie. Latest reports say she is improving. Communion services were held at the church Sunday. Church ladies held a quilting bee at the Parsonage on Thursday to aid needy families. A number from here attended the Winter Fair during the week.

Frank Binnie New York Wilon Janet ‘Binnie

Campbellville Visitors and Local Church News

Campbellville residents Campbellville Mr and Mrs KD Makin Roger and Olive visit Misses Mahon at Buffal A few villagers attend Nassagawega Presbyterian Church song service WMS of St David’s meets at Ur home of Mrs G Agnew Bible class address by Rev G Brand of Lowville Miss Mildred Norrish RN returns from Guelph

KD. Makin Roger Olive Mahon Olive Mahon Buffal Nassagawega Presbyterian Church W. M.S St. David's Church G. Agnew Rev. G. Brand Lowville St. David

Women's Institute November Meeting in Eden Mills

The November gathering at Mrs. James Barden's Eden Mills home drew strong attendance. Talks on parental co operation and teaching were praised, with impromptu debates readings and current events adding to a successful afternoon. Members later traveled to Toronto for a convention and a social of the Bunbean Mission Band and Presbyterian groups featured speakers and musical numbers.

Women's Institute James Barden W. Bridle Helen Scott Helen McPhail Yomey Kean Ailsa Story E. Anderson Japan John Reid London Alrs. A. Gilbertson Norfolk United Church Guelph Young People’s League Clarke Melrose Wilson Christan Sfiss Marjorie Nodwell Beverley Nichol W. Hindle Milas Florence Lowrie Mira Melius Wilton Norman Lee Whd Stew Lars Clarke

Limehouse Visitors and Cottages Wind Down Season

Limehouse hosts Mr 2 S Marshall and Mrs Olive Marshall of Toronto for a brief visit. Mrs S Weight Mrs A Norton and Mrs W Gowdy attend a Toronto Women’s Institute Convention. Winter is coming as summer visitors return to the city and cottages clear out until spring. The Girls Lookout Club concert, set for Thursday night, is postponed due to a Georgetown entertainment clash.

S. Weight A. Norton Wm. Gowdy Women's Institut Toronto Girls’Lookout Club Georgetown

Watson and Kotunek depart for St Petersburg Florida

Georgetown notes say Mr and Mrs R W Watson and Mrs J Kotunek left Sunday for St Petersburg Florida where Urey will spend the winter. Miss Elle Hey of Sheffield England arrives to live with her uncle Councillor and Mrs Will Smith and others. St George's Church marked its eighty fourth anniversary of the first rector with Rev William Burt the preacher.

W.R Watson J. Kotunek St. Petersburg Florida Urey Willl Elle Hey Sheffield England Georgetown Will ¥. Smith H. Ambrose L. Burnham Toronto

Ospringe Ladies Plan Amateur Contest At Church

The Ladies Aid of the local Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. R. S. MacCutchrons home on Wednesday afternoon to handle usual business and plan an upcoming Amateur Contest in the church. Visitors include Mr. Alex Patterson from Cypress Lake Manitoba and Mr. Cummings of Toronto visiting local residents.

Presbyterian Church R. S. MacCutchron Alex. Patterson Cypress Lake Man D. Stewart Cummings Toronto Archie 1 Sinclaly

Rockwood Church Society Hosts Tea and Bazaar in Town Hall

The Women's Association of the United Church hosted an afternoon tea and bazaar at Town Hall on Saturday with a later supper for attendees. The Young People's Society met Sunday evening with Arthur Norris leading a talk on Leadership Training and planning a crokinole social for November 30. Nearby, Charles A. Mitchell, grandson of the late Dan Mitchell, was remembered at a Toronto funeral attended by Rockwood residents.

Women's Association of the United Church Town Hall United Church Young People's Society Suneday Arthur Norris Rockwood Toronto Charles A. Mitchell Dan Mitchell Toronto- Hamilton Helen Grindell Guelph A. Jupp Charlie Roger Helen Thornbury Hall Roy Wandsborough Evelyn Paran Tardhto Fird Bay Hamilton Ella Hamilton Rev Co. G. Jones Nassagaweyn Campbellyle Avoek Grand Valley Belog Neab Port Eria Christ Street Hospital Meryris J. Duby R. Carton EL Rostop George Gordon James Gordon London Walter McWilliama

Erin Pleads Guilty In Erin Township Liquor Case

Erin Pleading guilty to keeping liquor for sale was sentenced in Guelph police court last Thursday to two months in the County Jail. The notice mentions other Erin Township events and obituaries of local residents.

George Mitchell Erin Township Guelph Frank McCulloch J. M. Abbott Women's Institute Ontario Women's Institute Toronto Erin George Ramesbottom Carl O. Gumoire Oscella Justice John Justice Winnipeg Manitoba Gillmore Rosedale Avenue

Burlington Trains Resume Over Bridge and Local Resignations

Burlington trains began using the bridge over the subway on Monday morning. Dirt blocking the highway beneath the bridge is expected to be cleared in a few days and motor traffic to resume. Joseph Saath resigns as Water Commissioner at a Water Commission meeting held last night. The commission accepted the resolution with regret. Bobby Robinson left for Regina to attend the AAU of Canada annual meeting opening Thursday, with anticipated heated talks on amateurism. Two appeals to the County Judge challenge 1937 assessment roll decisions: Lloyd B.C. Dingle representing Henley buildings on Brant Street and Mrs. Ed Harris on Water Street. E W Munning, son of Mr. and Mrs. M Munning of Indian Point, won a first year general proficiency prize at the Ontario Veterinary College commencement in Guelph, and also received a proficiency prize in histology.

Joseph Saath Chaiirman The Water Commission Commission Mom Bobby) Robinson Regina A. A. U. of Canada Court of Revision Lloyd BC Dingle Henley Brant Street Ed. “Harris Water Street E. W Munning Indian Point Ontario Veterinary College Guelph Caxatte

Local Notes From Milton and District

Milton Murray Ezard will play mercantile hockey in Toronto. E. Yates returns from St Toronto and hopes to be back soon. H. M. Pettit County Clerk and Treasurer returns from a deer hunting trip in the French River district. Irene Lealle wins third prize at Public Speaking Contest in Arthur. Margery Irene Randall to marry John Ralph Ailler in Detroit. Deputy Sheriff William Anderson to move to Milton December 1. FP Gilroy will move to Dr. C K Stevenson's residence on Queen Street.

Murray Ezard Milton Mercantile Toronto Ee. E. Yates St. Toronto H. M. Pettit French River Arthur Aliss Irene Lealle George L. Lestle Esquesing John Randall Margery Irene John Ralph Ailler Detroit Mich A. Miller Miller Gherif ¥ William Anderson Oakville R . Ptolemy Martin Street FP. H. Gilroy Bank of Nova Scotia C. K. Stevenson Queen Street

Oakville wins medals at Canadian Festival in London Ontario

Reginald Dinkelock wins gold in open trombone solo and silver in elts for age 21 at the Canadian Musical Festival held in London Ontario. Six hundred guests enjoyed a turkey dinner by the St Johns United Church Women’s Association in Lusk Hall followed by a program in the church auditorium.

Reginald Dinkelock London Ontario Women's Association of St Police and Public Order Committee Kerr Oakville Trafalgar Sean Fee Milton Acton Luther New ‘Toronto Star

Everton Young People Society holds meeting and club reorganization

The Everton Young People's Society met at the church on Sunday with Missa Alton as president. Minutes were read and accepted, new officers elected for The Macurani Merry Maids club, and demonstrations on meals and cooking given. Families of members, including the Hartop and Sunter households, were noted visiting.

Everton Young People’s Society Missa Alton T. D. McCutcheon Albert Alton Amy Hull Mable McLeod Preas Mable MacLeod Guelph Jean Alton Everton Anna ‘Jackson Mint Anna Jackson Eleanor Alton Dorothy Church Murril Hartop Amy Hill Misa Jean McDonald The Merry Maids Woms Hone DM. MecPoedran Muriel Hortop Grace Stewart Orien Xoup Murrell Hortop Muble McLeod Netty Jackson Amy Margaret Sunter Harold Sunter W. MckKenzifé Ospringe

Help Yourself Abtrupt Medical Officer

A terse exchange shows a nervous recruit denying scars while offering a small packet of cigarettes to the medical officer. The dialogue hints at tension and social norms surrounding military discipline and coping with stress.

Married couple debate life insurance in playful quip

George jokes about taking out an insurance policy after marriage. Edward replies that his wife is not dangerous, sparking a light exchange in a domestic moment.

George Anife Edward

Fight Cancer Through Moderation And Early Medical Advice

The article explains cancer arises from chronic irritation and progressive tissue change. It urges moderation in all things, monitoring minor disturbances, yearly medical checkups, and avoiding risk factors like poor teeth and tobacco. It notes cancer is a group of diseases with various causes, and aging increases risk.

Ife Canada

Church notices mix with weathered schedule and garbled lines

Sunday services listed with sermons titled The Hell of the Immortels and Fallifying Appetite plus Sunday School and Bible Classes. Evening events include Young People's Union and Bible Study. Some text garbled with stray phrases and unreadable lines amid the church timetable.

Young People’s Union

Baptist Church Actom Rev G Haxter Pastor

A Baptist church in Actom convenes under Rev G Haxter as pastor. The notice mentions Moody Nit ace and Meena with a poster reading Fold at Mine, reflecting a local church event or program.

Vas Moody

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