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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 28, 1935

Page

4

Local visitors and church figures in small town

Mr. Robert Lane and his brother Arthur visited Toronto for several days this week. Miss Cole of Churchill stayed with Mrs. Rev G J Stephenson, while Rev James spent the week at the Parsonage. Mr and Mrs R Bearhope of Kitchener spent Sunday with friends in the village.

Robert Lane Toronto Arthur Miss Cole Churchill G. J. Stephenson James R. Bearhope Kitchener

Neighborhood News Roundup of Local Social Items

Local notes report Mrs. D Stewart recovering from throat illness. John Aitken Nellie and Gordon attended the Trinkwon funeral in Toronto. Florence and Edna Cooke of Guelph visited. Miss Foreman and pupils rehearse for an entertainment. Ladies Aid met at Mrs P Brydon for a program and bazaar planning in Guelph. Mrs Ida Tovell visited her aunt in Erin. D G Robertson confined to bed with tonsillitis.

D. Stewart John Aitken Nellie Gordon Trinkwon Toronto Florence Edna Cooke Guelph Foreman Adoo P. Br

Bazaar and Concert Shine For St David’s Church

Campbellville reports a successful Ladies' Aid bazaar and parish concert at St David Presbyterian with a large village turnout for fowl supper and entertainment. W M S held a meeting to reelect officers amid poor weather, followed by lunch and a social hour. Sunday School prepares for a Christmas program.

Ladies’ Aid St. David Presbyterian Church Freeston J. K. Mahon Murray Buffalo Mrr Chas, Weir Hamilton J. Gilmour Bramsville

Eden Mills Bridegroom Honored by Friends at McPhail Home

On a Wednesday evening in Eden Mills a reception honored the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Nell McPhail. Neighbors and members of the Young People's Society presented gifts and offered prayers for their happiness. Clock and plated gifts were given by Mr. Wilfred Bridle and Mr. Robert Stevens. The event featured dancing and socializing, with attendees including relatives from Winona and Acton. Several local members and visitors were noted, including Dr. Ayerly from Guelph and Mrs. John Maystall.

Nell McPhail Myr Gordon McPhail Br. Ken Wallace Mrs. McPhail Young People’s Society Wilfred Bridle Robert Stevens McPhail Mya George McPhail Donald McPhail Winona Win Mino, Jr Aithss Joan White Acton Afra Mino Women's Institute Toronto A. E. Ayerly Guelph Mtr John Maystall Herold Wilbon

Local Notes From Ontario Visiters And Deer Hunt

Erin Mrs Frank Miller and two children visit Matheson Ontario with her mother Mrs Wm Scott. Mrs Bert Laughlin in Guelph Hospital improving slightly. A J Horton D Leitch Geo Sanders and Harry Sanders return from deer hunting at Haysville Ontario with two nice deer. Benjamin Mundell returned home from Vars Ontario and is confined to his room. Gordon Attrell in Junios SS work in Oakwood Baptist Toronto with Reg Horn brought messages to Eric Church of Christ Cedarvale and last Sunday Advocate.

Frank Miller Matheson Ontario Wm. Scott Bert Laughlin Guelph A. J. Horton Leitch Geo, Sanders Harry Sanders Haysville Benjamin Mundell Vars S. IU Gordon Attrell Junios S. S&s Oakwood Baptist Church Toronto Reg. Horn Eric Church of Christ and Cedarvale Advocate

Nassagaweya Wedding Report From Nassagaweya Church

Miss Charlotta Inglis and Mr. Charles Fatt wed at Nassagaweya Church on Wednesday at three o clock. The bride wore blue crepe with silver lace and the groom is from W R No 4 Nockwood. After a reception at the bride’s mother’s home they left for a Toronto wedding trip.

C. G. Jones Nassagaweya Charlotta Inglis Mark J. W. Benham Rockwood Harry Fatt Patt Toronto Ebenezer United Church Bhut Rav. Mer. Somerville J. W. Nightingale Port Credit Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull

Rockwood Women's Institute Social Evening Highlights

The Rockwood Women’s Institute held its season opening social evening at Town Wall with strong attendance. The program featured piano solos by Mrs. J Ayles, readings by Mrs. Richard Hewat and others, a debate on nationalizing basic industries with Mrs. Ross Carton and Mrs. Loren J. Guild for the affirmative and Mr. Wm. McNabb and Fred McWilliams for the negative, won by the affirmative. Social time and refreshments followed, and members noted delegations attending from nearby clubs and a local butcher reopens.

Women’s Institute Town Wall J. Ayles Quartette Herb. Gibbons A. Beard S. S. Royce J. A. Lorkdab Johnston R. McWillams D. ‘A. McMillan Central Ontuario Women’s Institutes Toronto Pred Smith Provieial Cemetery Dan Keough Rockwood Ron Jos, Duby Elwood Bolton Ontario J. Duby St. John’s Church UW. Conwin Christ Church Niagara Falk Miai Jean Torrance Simcor Newitt Simcoe Alex. Clark St. Catharines Kathleen Lynch Gielph Clarence Lynch James Lynch

Mrs Clarence Eccles to England for three months

Mrs Clarence Eccles leaves Friday for England for a three months visit with relatives. Also reported is Mrs Alice Walmsley recovering after an operation at St Josephs Hospital. The Public Library roof contract goes to Riddell Co Hamilton for 180 dollars. engagements and notices include Dorothy Anne Jarvis to Albert Arickson Pickard in Bronte with wedding planned November 30 at Bronte United Church. Canadian National Railways seeks subway tenders for Freeman project closing November 16.

Clarence Eccles England Alice Walmsley St. Joseph's Hospital Riddell Co Hamilton E. Foster Chicago Morley Finlay Mathwen O. Whynas Carlisle Kilbride United Hulton Presbytery James T. Jarvis Prewman Dorothy Anne Albert Arickson Pickard A. E. Pickard Bronte Bronte United Church Canadian National Railways Freeman Gazette

Winter Fair Attendance and Local Visits Reported

Mrs. Richard Shortly visits the parental home in Brighton while Massey Campbell spends days at the Winter Fair in Toronto. Foreman family from Toronto visits here with Rev and Mrs Foreman and Mr and Mrs Culp. The Sopers of Preston attend the Winter Fair in Toronto. Communion services are held locally on Sunday.

Richard Shortly Brighton Massey Campbell Toronto Miss Foreman Sherlock Foreman

Georgetown Social News Highlights and Obituary Notices

Mrs. M Williamson spent the weekend visiting the Lowervy family in Goderich while the McCreight family from Windsor stayed with the Alberts, Tost. William Brady died at Rivière du Loup on November 16 and was buried at Goshen Church Cemetery. The Georgetown True Blues euchre crowd packed the Arena last Thursday night. On Friday November 15 the United Church hosted a tenth anniversary program and play by the Mission Wand, with guests from Ashgrove and Ballinafad Bands.

M. ‘Williamson United Church Mision Wand Ashgrove Ballinafad

Local Notes From Milton and Nearby Areas

County Clerk Warry Pettit returns from deer hunting trip up north. Mrs M E Gowland and son Douglas came home from a two month visit in California. Mrs J Y Bartleman of Timmins visited parents and returned home. Roy Field visited his mother and returned to Edmonton. Mrs Field is improving. Miss Margaret Anderson fell from a ladder breaking her right arm in two places. Wwe Poster returned Monday from visits to Sault Ste Marie and Copper City. A record crowd attended the Walton Rural Young People's Association dance at Milton Town Hall. Milton's spinning mill near the C R station opened Monday with many workers under W Gamble who hopes to hire more within a month.

Warry Pettit Treassurer M. E. Gowland Douglas California J. Y. Bartleman Timmins CG. A. Wem Roy Field Edmonton Alin Field Eny Margaret Anderson Wwe Sault Ste. Marie Copper Citty Walton Rural Young People’s Ansociation Milton W. Gamble Champion

Oakville Notes and Local Updates

Oakville Col and Mrs Cox depart for England for winter on their estate. Police chief Kerr to buy a department radio. Doug Wilson loses first joint of index finger in hockey mishap. Three cars collide on Toronto highway near town. Joe Kaminak faces reckless driving charge. Oakville Intermediates lose exhibition to Midlanders. White Oak Social Club opens with Rev G W Tebbs as speaker. Jury finds Desmond Wilson accidental shooting. urges tighter minor firearm and ammo controls.

WW. O. Cox England David Kerr Doug Wilson Toronto Joe Kaminak Kerrwood Ontario Reckleas Oakville Midlanders Itecord WJ Fleury Wingham John W. Dodd Masonic ‘Temple White Oak G. W. Tebbs Burlington Sunshine Radio Mexico City Desmond Wilson Bronte Star

Now is the Now in Our Minds and Work

The passage urges constant action and focus on the present. It frames Now as the sole time for effort, urging mental or physical work with all our might, since then may never arrive. It emphasizes seizing each moment as a personal banner of prudence.

Box Driver Grumbles Over Tight Schedule for Meals

A box driver complains about limited time for meals saying he usually grabs a bite but finds the routine tough. The terse exchange highlights the pressure of a tight workday and the need for quicker sustenance.

Harstener

Two Rooms For Let On Young Street

Notice advertises two rooms for let suitable for light housekeeping with modern improvements at Nouce and Commercial Garage on Young Street.

Young Street

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