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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

11

Neighborhood News highlights from local centres and visitors

Edna Graham returns home after a visit with Br N F Lindaly. Mrs Mann visits Toronto. Milas Clarridge visits Mrs Matthews in Brampton. John Mann of Harold spends Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Burton and Mr and Mrs Bell visit the Clarridge home. Funeral of Arch McLean held in Erin. Sympathy extended to the bereaved. Gloyd Gykex of Durnyills weekend with Ephraim Swindiehurst.

Oiles Edna Graham Dixie Peter Perguson Hirkwood Arch McLean Tle Erin Gldmoy Gykex Durnyills Ephriam Swindiehurst

Local News Briefs From Acton Area

Miss Neilson named teacher at the aloke lint school with 44 elected for thy wok. Mr and Mrs G Kirkpatrick and family returned from a weeklong visit with friends in Thorold and Fonthill. The Women’s Institute met at Mira Will’s on Thursday. Rally Day Sunday with fine flower decorations and pleasant weather. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs Win Purnell on the death of their son William Henry Purnell from diphtheria. funeral and interment at Fullview Cemetery Acton.

Win Purnell GudekKaVon-your-ol

Local Social Notes From Campbellville and Nearby

Mr Crawford Mahon of Kitchener spent the weekend at his Campbellville home. Mrs Clark Peyne of Carlisle visited at Mr W McLaren’s. News mentions W McPhail’s health, Milton Parra attendance, Ed Organ and family of Waterdown at Dan Hunter’s, and visits by Mr and Mrs Alex Moore and Mrs John Mahon to Toronto. Annie Baxterbrook wedding to Tansley Barnes noted. Mr Wart Crawford visiting his mother Mrs M Crawford. Mrs Alex Bell ill at home. Mrs Robert Eliot and daughter return from Cheltenham. Later, Mr and Mrs Frank Wheedllhan visited Weston. Mrs Robert Early and Carl spent Tuesday in Guelph.

Crawford Mahon Kitchener Clark Peyne Carlisle W. McLaren W. McPhail Milton Parr Myr Mra Organ Waterdown

Local Notices and Gathered Messages From Toronto District

A compilation of scattered notes from Erin and area residents. Mentions of Milas EK Canboy Detroit visits Hamilton friends and family, W M McKinery’s illness, Netherlands guests Blorsan family, poultry show results at Georgetown Acton, several residents returning home after visits, and injuries to contractor Charles Smith. Archie McLean obituary note from Bermuda via O.N. Advocate.

Mr. Mullin Foronto Qquesin Milas EK Canboy A. Huffman Detroit Mra. Poreman Hamilton Neston Robert Mckinery McLaren Rin Georgetown Acton Pulra Chas Lolich Mbuw Roblinson Nalinafad Meleon Caprings Sunley Grimaby W. Ohtsholma Joseph Grandy Mra. Vostock Uwamilton Charles Bmilth Mundell Mra. W. Chixholm Archie McLean Bermuda O.N Tols

Visitors Gather for Multiple Islanders and Local Funeral

Mr and Mrs Harrison and others from Oakwood and Toronto visited the homes of Mrs Geo Lowrie and Mrs T D McCutcheon in Guelph and Toronto. They attended the funeral of the late Roy Whieley at a local church last Wednesday.

Harrison O. Jhatin Gro, Jeatin Onarite Hiamilton John MoeCutcheon Hamilton Roy Whieley

Rockwood Church Event Marks 50th Anniversary

Hector Ware Jeng and St Johryta Church members held a 50th anniversary celebration in Treedytefian Church basement with orange and bronze decor. Guests included Rev W Taylor and Wardens from St Albans Acton. program featured speeches, a candle cutting, choir songs, and a toast to redecorating efforts.

Hector Ware Jeng St. Johryta Rockwood Thoiol St. Alban'a Chirch Acton Seccabytorian Church Maury Trang P. A. Manyer Tolon Mesiradoa Steve Ohns Denham Jos Aldous Ant Cartor Dr. Waller W. H Hmith P. A. Bowyer W. J. Taylor United Church GL. W. Throughall Dera Niagara Mra W. J.taylor Wim. Ylorria Pred Hanson John Wardle Knox College Toronto Yes Presbyterian Church J. W. MacNamars Amien Jbly Noy Diehl Wespelor P. A. Sawyer Elva McCutcheon Guelph August Young Jack Lynch Chas Thatcher Miay Julla Yolly Wm. J. McQuinn Arthur Church of Our Lady, Guelph Ray Dr. O'nelly T. Lynch Vaelley Road Doug Wiirk Ambauandors Terrace Garduna Dr) Olunoy Vivian Pusmore Paottle Coast Oregon L. J. MelKeon Emmanuel College Toro Onto Jee Rey John Little Linwood Lant Wank Fred Williamson Alaynos Ralph Mire Robl E. Johnston

Local Visitors and Hospital News in Georgetown

Georgetown community notes show Mrs Ht Barron and son Harold visiting relatives in town from Jacksonville Florida. Mr and Mrs Fred Ganbutt of Dunnville called, Robt Scott an old Glen boy ill in Kitchener hospital, Miss Pettit recovering from blood poisoning, and Rev O Graham Jones spoke at Knox Church. Possible new Post Office building to be erected near Gregory Theatre on government land next year.

Ht. Barron Harold Jacksonville Florida W. JH. Long Chas Erwin East Hochester N. Y Fred Ganbutt Dunn Ville Herald Robt. Scott Fubura Gregory Theatre Iforuld

OSPHINGE Rally Day Services Featured Choir and Readings

Rally Day services were held in the local Presbyterian Church with a junior choir leading singing and performing a special number. Miss Noelle Webb and Master Husso Brothers gave readings while Miss Blanche McKinnon and Master Arnald Sunter sang a sweet duet. Rev. J. Grant spoke briefly for the children’s service. Numerous locals attended events and social gatherings noted in several short items.

Presbyterian Noellle Webb Husso Blanche McKinnon Arnald Sunter J. Grant D. G. Robertson Mina Nellie Jackson Minoswa Charles Robinson Guelph Toronto Mian Elva Akitt Acton Crewson Cornom Cleo Tobertson Mra Whaley Hitch Ener Gooko Hunday Mor. D Mobertson G. Woberbaon Lloyd Everton Cha. Young Ownline Norman Wobertson Phyllis Af Acton Moaars J. Kirkwood G. Anderson EK. N. Gunter

Local Miltons and District Notes Include Weddings Birthdays

Mrs Hobl Fallonshaw visits in Flamnilton and Milton as old friends gather. Archie's McGibbon hosts wedding felicities for their daughter at home. Florence Becord to wed Roger Ptolemy in October. Robert MeJannett, 87, celebrated with family after moving from Scotland in 1808. Miss Nora Weary hosts a luncheon for Joan Dewar wedding to Dr Clarence Thompson of Detroit. Game Warden reports mink sightings near Campbellville are rare this season.

Hobl. Fallonshaw Flamnilton Milton O. N. BH Archie’ McGibban Mftyleth M. J. Curzon Mel. J. W. Toadhead Niagara- on-the-Like Ontario Florence Gbecord Roger Tall Ptolemy Libut W. HH. Ptolemy Robert MeJannett Toronto Gov. Alberry G. J. Bald MeJannett New, Carlaway Scotland Aslea Champion Marshall Gowland Gowland M. ©. Gowland Wingston Queen's University Nora Weary Lecheon Orlole Lodge Yarm Joan Dewar Clarence ‘Thompson Detroit UN Mink Campbellville V. Lankester Burlington Ming i Halton

Harrowing notes and local events in Browlington week

Town activities include a re organization meeting for the Harrington Workly Club at the Public Library on Monday at 5. A fire damaged a garage on Luake Shore Road. A by law frames a vote on purchasing the skating rink with a $2500 cap, to be decided by October 32. Local residents undertake fruit and vegetable preservation drive with Waterdown Nolaan and Millgrove. Plus trips and visits to Kingston and Queen University current.

Jack Duke Win Wirgins Noyes Jack Duke, Jr Mia Irone Quark Detork Funk Mich Harrington Workly Club Council Chamber DA Waller Darfoot Tanmanuel Collons Harkaloon J. W. Barfoot Yarfoot Brant Edith Warfoot Albert Nallonger Collagwood Misa J. Richardson VB. A Toronto Lloyd Stewart Don McMilan Cho Stewart McPhie Luakeshore Road

Oakville Notices From Local Trip and Funeral Reports

Oakville reports Luna returned from a twelve mile motor trip. Hurlford Cann New York and Cleveland noted among places visited. Mrs Chisholm remained in Southampton after attending her father Thos Bel's funeral. Mr. Harris aided public gathering plans for Walton Peel Wentworth residents. An accident left a worker with an ankle injury. Grace Yoocock and son Leutor returned from a three month trip to Calgary Edmonton Vancouver and Victoria. Mary Robinson improves enough to return home from Trimilton General. Col W Eaton attended the funeral of George Hextelwood in Ovahaws. Mrs P Ohlisholm and party toured the Driich Tales by motor, returning from Montreal.

Luna Hay Hurlford Cann New York Cleveland Oakville Harris Pubituhora Walton, Peel Wentworth John Wilson Grace Yoocock Leutor Calgary W. N. Robinson Reynolda Street Mary Trimilton General Toapital P. Ohlsholm Montreal W. A. Chisholm

Taking Risks and Moral Wrecks From Careless Habits

The piece argues most automobile accidents stem from taking chances at crossings and speeding when unseen by police. It warns that youths justify bending ideals during emergencies, risking character and purity. It emphasizes that lives and moral worth are damaged by reckless risk taking.

Dbregard

Wife and tux band clash over love and TV hive fashion

Fragmented exchange shows a wife accusing her husband of waning affection while the band comments on attire. The dialogue hints at social tensions and wardrobe concerns during a television era setting.

TV Hive

Tramly Policeman Dialog Reveals Traffic Talk

Fragmentary dialogue shows a policeman discussing traffic rules with another person. The exchange touches on what actions are allowed and which are not, reflecting a casual street conversation about law and order.

Fame Follows Vermont Pedestrian Despite Drawbacks

Fred A. Dullahan, Vermont's champion walker, has crossed the world’s equator four times on foot and says fame brings trouble. He has been flooded with fan letters from across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and even Port of Spain Trinidad. Some praise his feat, others mock the railway messenger who travels for Central Vermont Railway. He responds to requests for photos, sending images to those who pay, while noting his single life and avoidance of marriage proposals.

Fred A. Dullahan Vermont Warvio Ae &A Central Vermont Railway Allianco Equator Mr. Dullahan Lothar United States Canada Mexico Maryland Spain Trinidad Dullahan Port of Spain Am. W Contos

The Gift of God and Labor for the Man of Means

An antique reflection argues that success comes from personal effort and prudent leisure. It asserts that wealth and favors are fleeting and that the best life grants enough to enjoy the fruits of one’s labor without amassing excess, aligning with a farmer’s steady, self-directed toil.

Thio Amu

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