Local Visitors and Distant Trips Highlight Weekend
Mrs. 8 Grundy and Mr. Wm Brown visit Alma relatives. Mrs. F Brydon and Miss Annie Kirkwood travel with Mr. and Mrs. Neil McKinnon of Hillsburg to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Robertson and family visit Wm McKenzie. The Struthers couples motor to Lucknow for a weekend with friends. Webb family from Guelph Township visit relatives. Mrs. H Swackhamer of Acton visits Mrs. 8 McLean and Mrs. Lovell. Mrs. J A Carleton of Guelph visits cousins Errett and Ada Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
Wm. Brown
Alma
F. Brydon
Annie Kirkwood
Neil McKinnon
Hillsburg
Toronto
Wm. Robertson
Helen
Bert
Wm. McKenzie
J. Struthers
W. Struthers
Lucknow
Wm. Webb
Guelph Township
H. Swackhamer
Acton
Miss Lorraine Mooney Returns Home From Toronto Visit
Ontories describe a small town social week with visits to Toronto. Deer brought home by Walter Shaw Jas Johnston and Clarence Beck after a Manitoulin hunting trip. Roy Ballentine hospitalized in Guelph for mastoid operation with improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsville-United- Church
Walter Shaw
Jas. Johnston
Clarence Beck
Manitoulin
Island
Walter
Pie social success and community mourns in Nassagaweya
The Young People’s Society of Eben ezer United Church hosted a successful pie social last Friday. News Sunday reported the death of David Irving of Lot 138 Concession 4 Nassagaweya in his 75th year. Funeral services were held Tuesday as relatives and neighbors paid their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of
Ebenezer United Church
David Irving
Concession 4
Nassagaweya
Charles McLaughlin
Flint
Michigan
Nassagaweye
Girls Lookout Club meets at Miss Norton home
The Girls Lookout Club of the Presbyterian Church held a regular meeting at Miss Ruth Norton’s home with Mrs A W Betton leading prayer. Charlotte McCullough spoke on a motor trip to the Pacific Coast in 1937 and shared rock samples and copper ore from the journey. Nearby sympathies extended for the Greig family of Brantford after a death. Gwen Hill celebrated her birthday with a supper. Robert Lane is visiting Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Club
Presbyterian Church
Ruth Norton
A. W. Betton
Shirkey Wright
Charlotte McCullough
Pacific Coast
Norton
the Presbyterian Church
Charles Mason
Acton
Gale
Ivens
John Newton
Wm. Greig
Brantford
Wm. Newton
Wm. Gowdy
Gwen Hill
Myre
Robert Lane
Toronto
Everton Visitors and Cross-Province Social Roundup
Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs Switzer of Norval, Mrs Murray visiting Fred and family, Mr and Mrs John Alton and Miss Jennie Tovell hosting, and Rev Bruce Stainton of Toronto preaching at the Church of Christ. Also noted are visits by Mrs Dampier's guests from Guelph and Ballinafad and a Selkirk anniversary service by Rev J P McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Parker
Switzer
Norval
Lois
Guelph
S&s. McKay
Murray
Fred
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
T. D. McCutcheon
A. D. Robertson
Landon
R. Dampier
W. Davidson
Jesse McEnery
Ballinafad
Roy Hindley
Danof Os
J. P. McLeod
Selkirk
J. P. Benham
W. ‘van Norman
Willa
Mary
Donald
Lorraine Wilson
Rockwood Bazaar and Tea Highlight Presbyterian Event
Ideal fall weather drew crowds to the Baazar and Afternoon Tea hosted by the Ladies Organization of the Presbyterian Church in the basement. A phonograph provided music by Richard Harris as local youths enjoyed skating on the river near Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Richard Harris
Main Street
Albert Henry Ware
Barbara Mae Taylor
Acton
EB. A. Brooks
Sacred Heart Church
Father Kehoe
Lorena Richardson
Kitchener
Ernest Dredge
Jean McLean
Nassagawega
Terra Cotta Community Notes Show Recovery and Local Happenings
Mr F Messurcock recovering after a serious staircase fall at Halton Brick Yards. Wood cutting resumes as work continues on the brick plant purchase by Mr Payng of Toronto. Mrs E Elviss visits Terra Cotta friends. Miss Janitte Messurwek from Dell visits family. Local road work includes Main Street widening and paving prospects. Auctioneered sale at Eason Bros on the Tenth Line reports a good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payng
Toronto
Halton
Janitte Messurwek
Dell
Mrs. Lend
Georgetown
Gray House
Smith
Eason Bros «Ile
Rmport
Frank Petch
Bilton
WJ Rutledge
Devin
B Taylor
J. A-Craine
Mrs. A. Dawson
Mr. Danige
Main Street
H. Ellwood and Son
Magrath Named U S Non National Representative To Portugal Mission
Ottawa lawyer C A Magrath chosen by President Roosevelt as the United States non national member on the Portuguese American commission for peace. He succeeds the late Justice Sedgewick, former Ontario Supreme Court justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Magrath
Ottawa
Roosevelt
Eden Mills Ladies Aid Meets At Lowrie Home
The Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. J. D. Lowrie’s home with Mrs. R. Gordon in charge. After business, Mrs. Mino and Mrs. Lowrie sang a duet and readings by Mrs. James Gilberteon were enjoyed. The Young People’s Society later gathered at the Gilberteon home for songs, games, contests, and a talk by Mr. Blaney. Mr. George Mite of Limehouse and his Barrie nephews visited Mr. Wm. Mino’s home. Miss Blanche Milne leaves for Brantford. Christmas entertainments approach as pupils prepare in schools and Sunday Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
J. D. Lowrie
R. Gordon
Mino
Gilberteon
Blaney
George Mite
Limehouse
Barrie
Wm. Mino
Blanche Milne
Brantford
Erin McDougalls Move To New Home On No 24 Highway
Erin Mr and Mrs Duncan McDougall and family moved into their new residence on No 24 Highway today Thursday Mrs Jennie Hull and others visited Harriston Kirkwood Estate farm over the weekend Local hunters returned from an annual deer hunt in Northern Ontario Roy Ferguson H A Gear J A Lanouette D G Leitch George Sanders Wilktert Smith Oscar Hurrens car caught fire on Main Street Tuesday evening destroying the interior and glass insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McDougall
No. 24 Highway
Jennie Hull
R. W. Hull
Charles Hull
H.frankum
Harriston
Kirkwood
Erin
J. A. L. Scott
Scott
Toronto
England
Dr. Scott
Ontario
Roy Ferguson
H. A. Gear
J. A. Lanouette
D. G. Leitch
George Sanders Wilktert Smith
Oscar Hurren
Main Street
Advocate
Oakville Campaign Reaches 10000 in Red Cross Donations
Oakville residents contributed to the Red Cross drive totaling 10 000 in seven days. In other news Mrs Christopher Bellwood Oakville oldest citizen aged 93 died at her Reynolds Street home Friday night. Two local men Frank Neave and William Jinks were charged with breaking and entering Jerry's Garage on Church Street and theft. Fire loss for the year ended October stood at 250 dollars, Chief Alfred Hillmer reported. per capita average for seven years runs about 27 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Christopher Bellwood
Oakville
Reynolds Street
Jerry
Church Street
Frank Neave
William Jinks
Havill
Oakvill
Alfred Hillmer
Ié High School
Burlington Fire and Theft Report in Local Notes
Six cases of celery were stolen from a truck by the Newbold home on Water Street last Friday. A chimney fire at the Halliday Company plant on Maple Avenue caused no serious damage. The council planned interviews for an Assessment Commissioner. Judge Munro disposed of appeals worth over 165000 dollars. The LaSalle Park roller skating rink was destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening. The Burlington Fire Brigade fought the blaze to save nearby structures. Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Newbold
Water Street
Halliday Company
Maple Avenue
Munro
Burlington
Court of Reunion
LaSalle Park
Gazette
Georgetown Faith, Hockey Meeting, War Strain Highlight Town News
Rev E A Pinkerton accepts Quebec City Baptist call after two years at Brampton church. Georgetown hockey league elected an executive at a sparsely attended meeting. Miss Georgina Young spoke on mental hygiene to the Local Council of Women. Brill Hosiery Mills Georgetown struggles to meet wartime demand due to inadequate factory space. 96th anniversary services at the Baptist Church saw Rev E G Baxter preaching at Preston with Acton and Georgetown services led by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Pinkerton
Quebec City
Brampton
Georgetown Hockey League
Georgina Young
Georgetown
Brill Hosiery Mills
Baptist Church
Acton
E. G. Baxter
Preston
J. C. Williamson
Milton Ontario Mayor's Weekend Visit Noted
In Timmins Milton area news Magistrate Woorcliffe sentenced Gordon Ezeard to thirty days for theft. Engagement announced Shirley Jean Lawson to Frederick Jasper Martin. Elderly Milton resident Mrs. G A Lamb died after a heart attack. neighbor alert aided by James Houston preceded medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Ezeard
Milton
Woorcliffe
John A. Lawson
Brampton
Shirley Jean
Frederick Jasper Martin
Burarquet
Quebec
Charles W. Martin
Ontario
G. A.lamb
A. Neman
Jas. Houston
Camp
Community News and Death Notices from Neighbourhood
Obituary notes report the death of Mr. David Irving at Toronto Hospital with condolences to his daughter Miss Irving and surviving relatives. A quiet wedding between Miss Jessie Service and Mr Reg Hamilton is noted. Families visit relatives in Milton Acton and Toronto as residents share updates and good wishes amid ongoing illnesses and a Red Cross canvass showing strong community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Irving
Toronto Hospital
Stanley Robinson
Geo Robinson
Gordon Robinson
Omagh
Misa Perle McMillan
Jean Bennie Acton
C. Frank
Georgetown
Nis
Jude Arthur McLeod
Red Cross Report
B. Patterson
Toronto
Mary Wilson
A. Harris
Acton
Church Schedule and Guild Meeting Notice
Sunday December 3 1999 schedule includes sanctuary at 11.00 a.m. Sabbath School at 2.30 p.m. and evening service at 7.00 p.m. The Young People's Guild meets Monday December 4 at 8.00 p.m. and the Bible Society gathers after Sunday church in United Church. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom
The
Young People's Guild
Bible Society
United Church
Various Classified Notices From Acton Area
A jumble of small ads: property for sale or rent on Main and Scene Streets at $7 per month. coat returned at Town Hall. Florida sea shell gifts display at 222 Jessie Russell. three room apartment for rent on Wallace Avenue with electric and water. machine less permanent waves priced at 2.75 3.50 9.50. auction sale for Chas Baldwin farm stock on Erin Lot 27 Sixth Line. big permanent wave sale at Mrs Nears Beauty Parlor. country property for sale at 195 Box 40 Rockwood. dual purpose shorthorn cattle and calves for sale by M Alexander Norval. help wanted ads for Pamilex Products offering commissions and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Baldwin
Erin
Roy Hindley
How Mine Patrol Crews Tackle Underwater Mines
The text explains mine patrol procedures using paravanes towed from the stem and five feet below the surface. When the tow cable catches a mine chain, it parts and the mine surfaces, where it is destroyed by gunfire after being cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesitalte
Allied
Neutrel Wese
Seach
Aide
Home repairs and framing tips from underfix hints
Minor repairs describe patching carpet with wool loops to match the pile and making repairs less visible. Framing advice warns against damp walls, using corks to elevate frames, and insulating against dust with brown paper checks. Also notes to fill nail holes with glue to prevent plaster crumble.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Ospringe
Orton
Lorraine Mooney
Leslie Watson
T. Hayward
John Watson
Percy Kellam
Roy Ballentine
Guelph General Hospital
Lois Easterbrook
Campbellville
Jas. Easterbrook
Darbyville
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Arthur Nightingale
Everton
Rockwood
F. Messurcock
of the
Mrs. E. Elviss
Eden Mills
Reeve
Evan Jones
Council
Electors of the
Erin Township
Henry Wheeler
Mayor Bartleman
Timmins
Bartleman
Mrs. Hemstreet
R. W. Bell
Optometrist
Gummer Building
Douglas Street
S. S. NO
Church School
Holman Hunt
Clifton Gift “Gitford
Presbyterian Knox Church
L. Bennie
Willow Street
Mill Street
J. B. MacKenzie & Sons
R. N. Brown
James Jesseman
Co. F. Leatherland
Town Hall
Jessie
Russell, Acton
George Soper Wallace Avenue
Jessie Russell
Ont
Eramosa
Yorkshire Weanera Apty
M. Alexander
Lot T
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