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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News Interesting Items Concerning Other Centres

Edna Graham of Dixie returns home after a brief stay with Bar N F Lindaly gathering. Mrs J Mann visits Toronto. Milas Clarridge visits sister Mrs S Matthews in Brampton over weekend. John Mann of Harold spends Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Burton and Mr and Mrs Bell visit A C Clarridge on Sunday. Mrs Polar Pergugon at home in Kitchener due to mother’s illness. Hirkwood rushing work on chopping mill cement foundation complete engine being installed. Funeral of the late Arch McLean held Tuesday at home Erin One, Erin Cemetery interment there. Sympathy to the bereaved. Gidroy Sykes of Dunnyills spends weekend with Ephriant Swindiehurst.

Oiles Edna Graham Dixie Bar N. F. Lindaly Mra. J. Mann Toronto Milas Alfred Clarridge 8. Matthews Brampton John Mann Harold Polar Poergugon Hom Kitchener Hirkwood McLean Dunnyills Ephrlant Swindiehurst

Local School Closes For Work As Week Ends

Miss Nelman, teacher, is on the alok lint and the school closed for the week. Mr and Mrs G Kirkpatrick and family returned from a visit with friends in Thorold and Fonthill. The Women's Institute met Wednesday at Mrs Harry Brown's home. Rally Day was observed with flower decorations and ideal weather. William Henry Purnell, a seven year old, died of diphtheria in Mono Rore. Funeral Saturday with interment in Fullview Cemetery.

Win Purnell Gudekhaven William Henry Actan

Local Residents Keep Busy Social Weekend in Campbellville

Mr Crawford Mahon of Kitchener spent the weekend at his Campbellville home. Mrs Clark Peyne of Carlisle visited Mr W McLaren. Health news notes Mr W McPhail is not improving. Large turnout from here attended Milton Parish on Saturday. Ed Organ and family of Waterdown visited Dan Winter. Mr and Mrs Alex Moore and Mrs John Mahon spent Monday in Toronto. Annie Easterbrook married Mr Tansley at Shenazar with local attendees. Mr and Mrs Wart Crawford visiting Mrs M Crawford’s home. Mrs Alex Bell is ill at home but hopes for recovery. Mrs Robert Eliot and daughter returned from Cheltenham visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Wheedlinhan and Jack and Esther visited friends in Weston. Mrs Robert Burly and Carl spent Tuesday in Guelph.

Crawford Mahon Kitchener Clark Peyne Carlisle W. McLaren W. McPhail Quile Milton Parr Myr Mra Organ and Family Waterdown Robert Eliot Wee Girl Cheltenham Frank Wheedlmhan Jack Esther Westonn Robert Burly Carl Guelph

Local Notices and Personal News From Toronto Area

Erin Dr and Mr Mullin of Toronto were guests of Miss Canboy on Monday. Mrs Huffman returned home after a month with Detroit friends. Mrs Poreman of Hamilton visits with Rev Orem and family. W I Meknery is unwell. Blorsan of Norton and Mr and Mrs Robert Mekinery noted. W W McLaren and D McLaren reported poultry prize wins at Georgetown and Acton Poultry Show. Mrs Chas Loitch and Roblin son retired home after a month in Nalinafad and Georgetown. Mrs Mieleen Caprings and Mrs Sunley Grimaby visited W Ohtsholma. Joseph Grindy and Mrs Wostock of Hamilton visited with son Monday. Opptles Smith, contractor, sustained left forearm and head injuries repairing a penatock at Mundell. Mrs W Chixholm learned of Archis McLean’s Bermuda death. he worked offshore three months. Palmer Tooter’s yearling call Srmn’s Pride won first in hunter class and third in saddle hornet class at the O N Advocate.

Mr. Mullin Foronto HK. Canboy A. Huffman Detroit Mra. Poreman Hamilton Orem W. I Myr Mya GO. Blorsan Norton Robert Mckinery H. McLaren McLaren Rin Georgetown Acton Pulra Chas Loitch Roblinson Nalinafad Mieleen Cap Mundell Awail Mra. W. Chixholm Archis McLean Bermuda Watles Hite Toronto Palmer Tooter Srmn Pride O. N. Advocate

Local Visitors Keep Company Across Oakwood and Guelph

Mrs Harrison and Mrs Ware with daughter Helen from Oakwood visited Mr and Mrs CG Fountain. Mim Pringle of Guelph stays with Mrs Geo Lowrie while Mrs Wickland and sons of Toronto visit. Others at Mrs T D McCutcheon and Mrs EB Spence homes include Milas Paahley. Mr Jhatin Jeatin Hamilton and Mrs John McCutcheon attended Roy Whieley’s funeral in Minto last Wednesday.

Harrison O. Jhatin Gro, Jeatin Onarite Hiamilton John McCutcheon Mra. TV Hamilton Roy Whieley Minto

Rockwood News Steeped in 50th Anniversary Events

The Rockwood church community hosts a 50th anniversary celebration at the Precaytetian Church basement with Ware Jeng and St Alban’s Acton members in attendance. Guests include Rev. GL W Th Broughall and Dr Waller. Funeral for Alexander Seaman held at Rockwood Cemetery. Other items note church services, upcoming chicken supper, weddings, hospital stay, and local visits.

Ware Jeng St. Johryta Rockwood St. Alban A Chirch Acton Maury Trang P. A. Manyor Ioloa Mesiratoa Stove Ohns Denham Jos. Aldous Aniths Carter Dr. Waller W. Hmith P. A. Bowyer W. J. Taylor United Church GL. W. Th. Broughall Dera Niagara Waller Indias God Save the King Mra W. J.taylor Wim. Ylorria Pred Hanson G. Garner Richard Harris Alexander Seaman Richard Wowat Carrow Street Rockwood Cemetery W. J. ‘Taylor John Wardle Knox College Toronto Presbyterian Church J. W. MacNamars Amien Jbly Jey Diehl Wospeter P. A. Sawyer Dicht St.John's Church Elva McCutcheon Guelph Ray O'Nelly Doug. Wire Hla Terrace Garduna Olaney Nisoe Vivian Pusmnore Paottle Oregon L. J. MelKeon Emmanuel College Jee Rey John Little Linwood Lantwank Fred Williamson Alaynos Ralph Mire Robl E. Johnston

Georgetown Visitors and Local Happenings Packed

Georgetown notes show Mrs. Hi Barron and son Harold visiting Jacksonville relatives, with East Rochester and Dunnville visitors calling on townsfolk. Local figures include Miss Pettit recovering from blood poisoning, Robt Scott in hospital, and plans hinting at a new Post Office at the corner below the Gregory Theatre.

Hi. Barron Harold Jacksonville Florida W. JH. Long Chas Erwin East Rochester N. Y Fred Ganbutt Dunn Ville Herald Robt. Scott Miss Pettit End Mra Fred Downing Bundy Billy London J. J. OdocHltas St. J. Lewis Manltowanning Gault Fubura Gregory Theatre Iforuld

Osphinge Rally Day Service at Presbyterian Church

Rally day services were conducted at the local Presbyterian Church with a junior choir leading singing and a special number. Miss Noellle Webb and Master Hanso] Brothers gave acting, a sweet duet by Miss Blanche McKinnon and Master Arnald Sunter, and Rev. J. Grant spoke.

Presbyterian Eholr Noellle Webb Hanso Blanche McKinnon Arnald Sunter J. Grant D. G. Robertson Mina Nellie Jackson Minon Charles Robinson Guelph Toronto Mian Elva Akitt Acton Macinnclair Ottawa Hrmer Acton, Mra. Whack and Son, Hugh, Crewson, Cornom Cleo Robertson Whaley Hitch Mra Gcooko Hunday Mor. D QO. Mobertson G. Woberbaon Lloyd Everton Cha. Young Ownline Norman Wobertson Phyllis Aeton, Moaars J. Kirkwood G. Anderson Er. N. Gunter Ouledon Fall

Milton news notes and local engagements in September

Mrs Wobl Fallonshaw of Flamnilton visited friends after a long absence. Lou Gunot won a 600 dollar purse at an event in Milton linking to Milton locals and visitors. Engagements include Florence Becord to Roger Tall Ptolemy with wedding planned in October. Milton native Robert MeJannett, 87, celebrated with family in Milton, tracing roots to Scotland. Marshall Gowland heads to Kingston for medical exams. Miss Joan Dewar’s wedding to Dr Clarence Thompson is noted, with mink sightings near Campbellville drawing attention from Burlington readers.

Wobl. Fallonshaw Flamnilton Milton O. N. BH Archie’ McGibbon Mftyleth M. J. Curzon Mel. J. W. Toadhound Niagara- on-the-Like Ontario Florence Gbecord Roger Tall Ptolemy W. HH. Ptolemy Robert MeJannett Toronto Gov. Alberry G. J. Bald MeJannett New, Callaway Scotland Champion Marshall Gowland Clarence Thompson Detroit Campbell Ville V. Lankester Burlington Fratton County

Bure Mington Hockey Club to Hold Reorganization Meeting

A note details a reorganization meeting of the Bure Mington Hockey Club in the Public Library Council Chamber slated for Monday at 5 o clock. It mentions attendees including Rev DA Waller Darfoot and several local residents, plus plans for a skating rink purchase vote with a $3500 cost cap.

Jack Duke Himself Win. Wiggins Noyes Jack Duke, Jr Mia Irone Quak Detorlt Funk Mich Bure Mington Hockey Club DA Waller Darfoot Tanmanuel Collons Hankaloon J. W. Barfoot Yarfoot Brant Gtreat Edith Warfoot Albert Ballenger Collagwood Misa J. Richardson VB. A Toronto J. W. Warfoot Lloyd Stewart Don McMilan Choron ‘ Dalr Winood Walker Harold ‘Tharpe Benn) Smith Joe Watson Milford Harshiaw Kingston Queen's University Waterdown Nolaan Millgrove Rnity United Ohurah Yin Stewart McPhie Laakeshore Road Brixwfe

Oakville Notes On Travel Funerals And Hockey Plans

Oakville reports include a motor trip covering Hartford New York and Cleveland. Mrs Chisholm returned from Southampton after attending her father Thos Bel’s funeral. Mrs Chisholm stays in Southampton a few days. Walker W A Wearila won in Oakville yesterday and hosted a public meeting. Mrs Grace Yoocock and son visited Calgary Edmonton Vancouver and Victoria. Mrs Charles Melly and daughter Marlyn arrived from Wirt on to join Mr Kells for hockey this year on Colborne Street. Col W Eaton attended the funeral of George Hextelwood of Overhaws, longtime General Motors associate, aged 63. Mary Robinson improves and returns home from Triumfston General Hospital. Mrs P Ohisholm and party toured Driich Wales by motor, returning from Montreal. Mr and Mrs W A Ohisholm traveled by train.

Luna Hay Hartford Conn New York Cleveland Beuthampton Mra Chidholn Bel Chisholm Houthampton Walkor Wi A. Wearrla Yarington Gazetta Oakville Harris Pubituhora Walton, Peel Wentworth John Wilson Grace Yoocock Venter Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Victoria Charles Melly Marlyn Wlrton Kells Colborne Streat Col. W. Eaton George Hextelwood General Motors W. WN. Robinson Raynolda Street Mary Triumniston General Toapital P. Ohlsholm Driich Wales Montreal Mra. W. A. Ohisholm

Taking Risks In Driving And Virtue

A reflective column warns that most auto accidents arise from taking chances at crossings and speed limits. It urges motorists to resolve not to risk incidents and notes youths justify compromising principles for emergencies, questioning whether ideals are worth temporary lapses.

Dieregard

Wife and Stuxband squabble over affection on TV set

A quarrel over love and clothing erupts in a playful exchange as the wife criticizes her husband for failing to love her and for not offering new outfits during a TV viewing moment. The husband protests his lingering affection despite the remark.

Traffic Rules Talk Between Officer And Whing

A terse exchange shows a policeman asking about traffic rules and a modern response indicating a need to know. The dialogue style mimics early slang with a focus on lawful conduct and guidance.

Fame and Fuss Follow Vermont Walker Through World Walks

Fred A. Dullahan, Vermont’s veteran pedestrian and Central Vermont Railway messenger, has walked more than four times around the world’s equator. Fans from across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and even Port of Spain Trinidad flood his letters seeking photographs and updates on his long career.

Fred A. Dullahan Vermont Narvico Ne F& Messenger Central Vermont Railway Allianco Jina Mr. Dulahan United States Canada Mexico Wigland Port of Spain Trinidad Dullahan Frinidad Yabil

The Woor Man's Fan on Wealth and Leisure

A reflective sermon-like piece argues that human life centers on enjoying the fruits of one’s labor rather than amassing wealth. It cites folly in pursuit of riches and urges a balanced life with work, rest, and personal judgment under divine provision.

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