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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 29, 1934

Page

4

Obituaries and social visits noted in Ballinafad

Ballinafad reports the death of Simon Bunte in Flat Rock Michigan brought by family Mr August Bunte. Bert McMenemy returned from Lis towel after visiting friends. Harry Swindlehurst from Toronto visited his father William Swindlehurst. Rev Kelly of Lowville and Rev Aitken exchanged pulpits. James Weatherston of Toronto visited here during the weekend.

August Bunte Simon Bunte Flat Rock Mich Bert McMenemy Listowel Harry Swindlehurst Toronto Wm. Swindlehurst Mr. Kelly Lowville Aitken James Weatherston

Neighborhood News Tau Hae

Community brief covering items from nearby centres and areas of interest to readers. Highlights regional happenings, upcoming events, and notices affecting residents across multiple neighborhoods.

Terra Cotta Social Notes and Local Travel

Local brief reports list visiting guests from Rockside Georgetown and Glen Williams. Residents Jas McLeod Hunter and Wilma Norma Hunter joined drives to Owen Sound and Durham. Ploughing and wood cutting continue as gluer factory rumors circulate near Terra Cotta.

W. I. McPherson Rockside Jas. McBride Georgetown Norman -Scam Messrs Jas. McLeod Wm. Hunter W. F Hunter Wilma Norma -Hunter Owen Sound Durham Mr. J. Moody Glenwilliams George Gray Toronto Jas. MacKie

Bannockburn Women's Institute Holds November Meeting

The Bannockburn Women’s Institute met at Mrs. W. H. Anthony’s home on Wednesday November 28 with Miss A. Cree presiding. Members discussed a hot supper, heard reports on the Convention and Girls’ Conference, and recalled Gordon Home tea. Visitors from Limehouse Georgetown Acton and others attended. A piano duet brightened the program followed by a Burns paper and a social lunch.

Bannockburn Women's Institute W. H. Anthony A. Cree A. G. Clarridge Aileen Clarridge Russell Gordon Home Gowdy Limehouse Livingstone Georgetown Gamble Acton Norton Campbell Lantz

Hillsburg Social News and Local Visits

Residents from Ospringe Brampton and Toronto visited local families in Hillsburg including the Stewarts Millars Roxells and Cheynes. Mimosa Women's Institute hosted a successful pre social with pies and a program. Jean McKinnon improves after illness while Fred Mack shows slow recovery. Allan family moves to George Wheeler’s farm.

W. Cheyne J. R. Bell Kelvin Bell Master Darcy W. Bell Margaret Buck Toronto Mimosa Women's Institute Jean McKinnon Fred Mack J. Allan George Wheeler Third Line

Presbyterian Sunday speaker at local church service

Dr Kannawin, secretary of the General Assembly Sunday Schools and Young People's Societies, was guest speaker at the afternoon service. Mrs McLean mourns nephew killed in Toronto accident, funeral held in Wiarton. Community notes include visits, visits, dancing, and visitors from Weston Toronto Orangeville Brampton.

Kannawin General Assembly Sunday Schools Young People's Societies Presbyterian Church S. McLean Mr. McLean Duncan McLean Wiarton Toronto D. G. Robertson Kenneth Geo. Young Townline F. Brydon Wm. Brown Saskatchewan S. Grundy H. R. McCutchee Ada Currie Walter McWiliams Puslinch Bert Bingham Iaa Graham Harold Aitken Anderson, Locker and McGowan Fr. Aitken Weston Marjorie Aitken Max Sutcliffe Murdock Taite Orangeville Alvin Miller Brampton

Opening meeting of St David’s Young People’s Society elected officers

Campbellville report details the first meeting of the Young People’s Society of St David’s Presbyterian Church. New officers elected include Robert Elliott as President Anna MacPhail as Vice President Evelyn Van Sickle as Secretary Lilian MacPhail as Treasurer Gertrude Currie as Pianist Myrtle Early as Assistant Pianist and Helen MacPhail as…

Young People's Society of St. David's Presbyterian Church Robert Elliott Anna MacPhail Evelyn van Sickle Lilian’ MacPhail Gertrude Currie Myrtle Early Pianis Helen MacPhail

Nassagaweya Social Celebrates Miss Hume with Surprise Party

A Nassagaweya gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Jas W Moffat home honored Miss Alice Hume with an address and gifts read by Miss Marion Anderson. Speeches praised her neighborly service and best wishes were extended for her future life. The evening included games and dancing. Other local notices report missionary group meeting, visits from Milton residents, a death in Rolleau Saskatchewan, and Mrs. Thomas Smith’s paralytic stroke.

Jas. W. Moffat Nassagaweya Alice Hume Marion Anderson Wilfred Kennedy T. J. Diamond Miss Hume J. W. Moffat N. Anderson W. Kennedy Peter Hume Milton Miss Anderson Corwhin Women's Missionary Society of the Ebenezer United Church John Robertson Harry Coulson Martin Early Knatchbull Bert Nightingale Orangeville Thomas Smith Darbyville

Oakville Seniors Top Kitchener-Wloo 4 2 in Exhibition

Oakville Seniors rallied from a scoreless first period to defeat Kitchener-Waterloo Senior B 4 2 in an exhibition game played in Kitchener on Wednesday night. Oakville also plans an Intermediate OH A team this season after a council chamber meeting endorses the project.

Oakville Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener Marinda Hillyard Forest Village Quebec Cecil Parker Bank of Commerce Tiverton Clarence Ghilling Southampton Jeanne Roberts Toronto

Georgetown Fraternal Visit and Local News Notes

L O L 140 Toronto members visited L O L No 245 Georgetown on Thursday evening. A miscellaneous shower was held for Miss Norma before her marriage on November 13. A false fire alarm rung Monday night at 10 30 p m when Town Hall alarm box was broken. Allan Roney, injured at a previous fire, is recovering and around a stove. S V King returns home from Galt Hospital and convalesces as friends look forward to his return.

William the Third Toronto Georgetown Allan Roney

Death of Mr George Oakes Sparks Local Funeral Attendance

The community mourns George Oakes who died suddenly at 81. His funeral, led by Rev Father Gleason of Guelph, drew a large crowd and was followed by interment at Oustic Cemetery. He is survived by a wide family including his wife Mary Ann Mellon and children in Ontario Western Canada and Galt.

George’ Oakes Father Gleason Guelph Mary Ann Mellon Frank Salem Ontario Ambrose Bert James Wm. Mutrie Western Canada Stanley Simcoe N. T. Weisansal Buffalo Lawrence Kathleen Galt Jack Hogan Hattie Oakes Oustic George Saunders S. S. Royce George Laverty Frank Day Wm, Gray Herbert Gibbons Rupert McKersie Toronto General Hospital Orangeville A. J. Elliott Frank Moore United Church T.I. S Dorothy Taylor Guelph General Hospital John Little London Brotherhood ‘Tabernacle Ross Allan Babe Toronto Max Milne Eden Mills Ross China Egypt New W. H. McCracken Walker‘ton McCracken Ireland

Christian Victory and Branded as a Christian Service Schedule

The program lists 11.00 a.m. The Minister on the Christian Victory topic, 12.00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class, 7.00 p.m. The Minister with Branded as a Christian, Tuesday 8.00 p.m. Young People's League. Everybody welcome.

Christian Victory Young People’s League

Sunday services and events at church schedule

Sunday December 2 1934 lineup includes 11 00 a m Rev J W MacNamara D D from Toronto 230 p m Sabbath School 71 00 p m Rev C Graham Jones B D from Campbellville The Young People's Guild meets Monday at 8 00 p m Missionary Committee Slides The Other Wise Man Always Welcome.

J. W. MacNamara D. D Toronto C. Graham Jones Campbellville Young People’s Guild

Eight Little Pigs for Sale by Acton Seller

GEO SOMERVILLE of Acton lists eight young pigs for sale at his R R No 4 location. Interested buyers are invited to contact the seller directly.

Geo. Somerville R. R Acton

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Ballinafad Neighborhood News Bannockburn Hillsburg D. Stewart Ospringe Messrs. A W. Bessey Alvin Millar Martyn Master Billy Wm. Millar Earl Cox Albert Roxell John Cox Lillian MacPhail Myrtle Hall Lucy MacLaren Wm. MacLaren Milton High School Mary Currie Neil Martin Grace Helm Norman Murray George Wilhelm Stratford Hert Ferris Patsy Nellie Ferris Women’s Missionary Society of St. David's Women’s M Missionary Society Duncan Campbell Moffat Robinson Alex. Bell Campbellville Society Nassa‘gaweya Society T. Kennedy Thos. Amos John Henderson J. K. Mahon June Frank A. Bell Frank Wheelihan St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton S. V. King Galt Hospital Herald R. J. Kerr Public Utilities Commissioner John Lowe L. BE. O'Neill Parliament Council Halton Rockwood Edna M. Pearen Dundas Clarence Lynch Kathleen Lynch Colin Kitching Alex. McPhedran Newmarket Wm. McNabb Millbank Andrew Bethune W. Wilson Tolton Gordon J. Milne J. Barnett Arkell F. McCutcheon Monarch Lexia Seel Ford Norton Motors Acton, Ontario Rob E Chesterfield Chiffonaire Ned Birch Johnstone & Rumley Home Furnishings and Funeral Directors Religious United Church of Canada A Cion C. L Poole B. D. Parsonage Bower Avenue F. E Holmes Helfer Lot Concession 5 Erin Rotz J.C. Matthews Riverdale Radio Service Angus Hal Darby John Cameron Church Street John Street Jas. E.mcmillan A. T. Brown Geo, Cowie and Son FOX Meat Vannatter Fox Farm Charles Evans Jas. E. McMillan
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