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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1936

Page

3

Everton Church marks 75th anniversary of opening

The Everton Church of the Disciples of Christ celebrated 75 years since opening with morning services directed by Rev. J. P. McLeod and participation from former ministers Rev. C. A. Tharp Rev. W. G. Chariton Rev. G. Welsman. Rain shortened the afternoon service. other ministers included Rev. B. Parkhouse Rev. Amos Tovell and Rev. R. B. Stainton.

Everton Church of the Disciples of Christ J. P. McLeod C. A. Tharp Ridgetown W. G. Chariton Toronto G. Welsman Winger B. Parkhouse Fergus Amos Tovell Guelph R. B. Stainton

September Women’s Institute meeting at Eden Mills

The September meeting at Mrs. N. Lee’s home had poor attendance. Professor Marcellus gave an instructive poultry talk. Miss Mildred Foster of Toronto and Mr. McCullough of Guelph visited the Ramseys. Local news notes include visitors, awards, illness, travel, and poker social at Edenwood pavilion.

Women’s Institute N. Lee Marcellus Mildred Foster Toronto McCullough Guelph John Ramsey Women’s Adisionsry Society of the United Church Rockwood United Rennie Mra W. J. Lowrie Lowrie Howie Wright J. Wright Mar Bert Lowrey Mittleson Grover Gallagher Miss Mona James Martin Badenoch John Willne Ben Pields Edynwood Pavilion John Locker Acton J. D. Lowrie James Wilson Jamien White Galvin_ Clark Holland Landing

Sacrament Services and Church Activities at Rockwood

Rockwood notes report Sunday morning worship at the Presbyterian Church led by Rev AE Thomson of Elora and preparatory services Friday with Rev Dr Macdillivray of Lenox Church. Memberships were received as the Young Peoples Society held a weekly meeting with Arthur Marrs as convener and Jean Howell reading scripture. Weld Day sports were held on the Continuation School grounds last Friday with spectators. Visitors included Miss Doris Royce and several others from Toronto, St Catharines, Hamilton, and Port Credit. Rev Campbell of the Lord Day Alliance conducted Sunday services in WJ Taylors absence. The Girls' Mission Hand met Friday evening with Rev John Little as guest speaker on Opportunity. Improvements were made to Mr Arthur K Thomas's premises to house milk delivery. Mrs Raber Moore and daughter Myrtle Moore visited Toronto. Mr Geeur Ostrander is reported seriously injured at the stack yards in Toronto after being struck in the abdomen by a cattle beast. he was moved to Toronto.

Presbyterian Church AE. Thomson Elora Macdillivray Lenox Church Guelph Young Peoples‘ Society of the United Church Arthur Marrs Jean Howell Helen Bayne Ben Hosking Continuation School Doris Royce Toronto D. Patterson Alex Clark St. Catharines Fred Day Hamilton Orville John Little Arthur K. Thomas MR. Judd Raber Moore Myiss Myrtle Moore Taronto Gondon McLeod Geeur Ostrander Stack Yards Moadus

Mr Wm Nickell Visits Galt. Harvest Home Services

Crewsons Corners notes Mr Wm Nickell visiting friends at Galt. Harvest Home services planned at the church with Capt Everitt of Brampton in charge of both meetings. Sunday School at 10 AM and service at 11 AM.

Wm. Nickell Galt Harvest Capt. Everitt Brampton

Campbville School Fair Draws Notable Attendance

Campbellville The School Fair at Brookville Tuesday drew a strong crowd and lively activity. The community saw visits from Mr. and Mrs. L Norrish and others. Funeral services for Mr Near were held from his home on Tuesday as villagers attended.

Local Social Notes From Orangeville and District

Ballina and Mr Will Collins of Orangeville visited John McKeche's home on Sunday. Scotts of Toronto stayed with Wiley during the week. Samuel McClure recovering after operation at Galt Hospital. Livzgle, Mary McLeod and Robert McLeod of Woodstock visited Mrs Soper and Sarah Eagle of Markdale. James Boggs and Mary Boggs of Masonville called on Mrs Soper. United Church Mission Band gave a concert Friday night. Melville United Church held anniversary services Sunday with a fowl supper Monday.

Will Collins Orangeville John McKeche Scott Toronto Wiley Samuel McClure Galt Hospital Livzgle Mary McLeod Robert McLeod Woodstock Soper Sarah Eagle Markdale James Boggs Mary Boggs Masonville Mission Band of the United Church Melville United Church

Ospringe Choir Hosts Happy Sendoff For Miss Cooke

In Ospringe on Tuesday evening a 40-member choir and families honored Miss Margaret Cooke on the eve of her marriage to Mr. Thamis Yenderson of Guelph. Rev J A Grant chaired. Anna Foreman played piano. a musical contest guided by Mrs Fr Brydon followed. The group presented a walnut mantle clock and silver servers, and sang a festive farewell as guests enjoyed a luncheon in the basement.

Margaret Cooke Thamis Yenderson Guelph J. A. Grant Muss Anna Foreman Fr. Brydon J. L. Alton Wa. McKenzie Clayton Coake Mitsu Foreman Miss Cooke E. N. Sunter Margaret Tile Ospringe Church WR. S. Mte Cutcheon Misa Cooke

Erin School Report September 8H, 10S Grade Highlights

S. S. NO. 10 Erin September school report lists scores for junior and senior grades. Names include Helen MacEachern Charlie Thompson Frank Burgess Sidney Spear Margaret Thompson Lila Spear Donnie McIntyre Delbert Cole and others with marks ranging from 47 to 77 percent. Absences noted for two exams.

Erin Jr. IV Helen MacEachern Charlie Thompson Pred Spear Rhen, Burgess Frank Thompson Charles Burgen Wil—Sidney Spear Frank Burgess Margaret Thompson Liatell Henderson Clara Swackhammer Jean McDonald Leonard Thompson I—Lila Spear Donnie McIintyre Delbert Cole Eileen McDonald Sadie McIntyre Praser'McDonald Teddy Cole L. Jean~nkltt Deacher

Oakville Residents Visit Relatives in Chicago

Oakville Mr and Mrs W W Morden left by motor on Sunday to visit relatives in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Walton of Aristock NB have spent a week with Mr and Mrs R F Sanderson. Seventy four miles an hour and a bottle of liquor in the front seat cost Jessy Blackford of Windsy $670 when he appeared before Magistrate W E Mellveen. Mrs Norma Ecclestone Smith Gairdner wife of Major James A Gairdner died suddenly while conversing with friends at her home shortly after 11 o'clock Monday morning. Record EB P Lanau leaves Yriguy tonight for Quebec to embark on the Empress of Britain for England. Att Tanne expects to Hinks this largely the time with his son. Star

Norma Ecclestone Smith Gairdner James A. Gairdner EB. P Lanau Quebec Britain England

Death of William Thos Near in Nassagaweya

The Nassagaweya community records the death of William Thos Near of lot 39 concession 6 on September 27 after a period of good health. Funeral attended by many. he leaves wife, daughter Mamie, and two sons Alex and William. Anniversary services at Nassagaweyn Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd amid inclement weather.

William Thos Concession Nansageweya Mamie Alex W. F. Darby Lowville Nassagaweyn Council Darbyville Ni Nassagaweya Alton Brookville

Burlington Notes and Local Incidents Circa Early Fall

Burlington notes a funeral visit by Harry Ogg to J N Ogg and his return to Ottawa. Reports of visits by Senator and Mrs Woehbleiffer to the Green family in Guelph line. Dan Ingleby injures a foot on a nail while working at the Post Office lab and is under a doctor’s care. Mr William Gilbert of Oshawa visits his sisters Esther and Nora Gilbert before leaving for Vancouver. Water Commission reports three openings found in the intake pipe during inspection. A tomato truck overturn causes a hydro pole to snap near the old power house. The Word V& car stolen from Macklin Macklin’s garage is recovered at Hampton. Peter Skuchuk of New Toronto arrested. Rominton Natural Gas Company to extend service to Freeman within ten days at about ten thousand dollars.

Harry Ogg J. N. Ogg Ottawa Woehbleiffer Flagstaff Arizona Myr Stanley Green Guelph Dan Ingleby Wm Gilbert Oshawa Wan Esther Nora Gilbert Vancouver Gilbert Water Commission Council Chamber Engineer Power Burlington and District Irwin Johnson Hamilton Smith Atolun Macklin & Macklin Hampton Peter Skuhuck Shain Street New Toronto Rominton Natural Gas Company van Une Freeman Ba Publee

Milton News Recap From Moncton Visit and School Elections

Mrs S E McKie of Moncton visits relatives in town. Mrs Lloyd, living with her sister Mrs McHennon, is injured after a bull attack on a neighboring farm. Miss Marion Fox elected President of the High School Literary Society. Bruce Mac Nabb and Isobel Perry named First and Second Vice Presidents. School representatives listed for Fifth to First Forms. Milton Arena, closed last winter, has been rented by the Town Council for three years to aid youth activities.

S. E. McKie Moncton Lloyd McHennon Trafalgar Township Marion Fox High School Literary Society Bruce MacNabb Isobel Perry Neil McPhail Albert Morley Betty White F. Grespan Irene Neilson Marlon Sproat Milton Arena

Local notes and social items from the Advocate

Erin Workmen improve Main Street sidewalks while local residents attend gatherings. Engagement announced for Bertha Elizabeth Gry to John William Hersey with ceremony planned October 10. Lawn bowlers contest finishes with Dr Gear and partners taking third. Hetty McArthur and Gladys Thompson suffer arm injuries in separate falls. neighbor recounts the incident.

Roy Plowman Cantuar Sask Plowman George Cogke Alex Gry Hubsburg Bertha Elizabeth John William Hersey Hersey John W. Hersey Guelph W. E. Bush Wetty McArthur Gladys Thompson Hetty Advocate

Georgetown district hosts Wheelers 42 mile road race event

The Winged Wheelers Cycle Club sponsored a 42 mile road race from Georgetown to Guelph and back with 28 riders starting at intervals. The scene included local residents, with visitors from Los Angeles, California and family connections in Georgetown. A separate social at Post 120 featured Burning the Mortgage, entertainment, and a race evening for members of the Canadian Legion and Women’s Auxiliary. In local news, Florence Irene Giffen announced engagement to Myrl Thomas Robert Giffen, while Catherine Allen wed G. Wesley Day at Glen Williams United Church.

GeorgetoWn Winged Wheelers Guelph Return C.,.wioodlitt Los Angeles California Chas. Watson Queen Street Marlatt H.mcnamam Maury “Lou Harry Marlatt Canadian Legion Women's Auxiliary Post 120 Mire R. McLaughlin Norval Florence Irene Myrl Thomas Robert Giffen John Gitten Glen Willams United Church Catherine Allen George W. Allen G. Wesley Day W. A. Day Toronto John Wollday G. ¥. Stephenson Glen Willams United Church Erald

Canadian Wheat Down in 1936 Returns Lowest in 29 Years

Canada reports a drop in 1936 grain output across major crops. Total wheat of 289, - actually 232,? The Prairie Provinces yield 216 million bushels, down from 259.5 million in 1935. Oats fall to 274.5 million, barley 74.4 million, and rye well below average. Hay and clover output at 13.6 million tons.

Canada Prairie Provinces Maritimes Quebec British Columbia Ontario

Face Clean But Imagination in Question

A brief exchange centers on self perception as one character asks if their face is dirty and receives the reply that the face is clean while imagination remains uncertain. The dialogue suggests playful tension and introspective humor.

Space concept stumps student in classroom exchange

A school scene features a teacher asking for a definition of space while a student named Junior struggles to articulate it. He admits space is where there is nothing and confesses difficulty explaining it, yet asserts his understanding is forming.

Junior

Not Much Wrong Beginner Uhe Golf Pro Exchange

A brief humor piece features a golfer from the beginner level asking what’s wrong with his game. The pro responds that the first step is unlearning prior habits and that improvement takes just a minute.

Doctor Diagnosis Mischief After All Night Drink

A comic exchange features a doctor misdiagnosing a patient as drunk. The patient retorts asking to return when the doctor is sober, highlighting a clash over clarity and sobriety.

Driving Test Debate Raises Safety Question

An examiner asks what a driver would do if the car ahead signals danger while a candidate replies that she would slam on the brakes. The exchange highlights reaction times and safety considerations during driving tests.

If Not Should Be Thankful Youth Dialogue

A brief line from a column features a terse exchange where a youth questions gratitude and a Miss offers a contrasting view. The fragment hints at social satire or a domestic scene with irony about thankfulness and perception.

Fall Fairs Dates Listed for Tre Fay Paess Renderers

A list of fair dates of interest to renderers shows events in Georgetown October 2-3 Aberfoyle October 6-7 Stroelaville enna October 10 Woodbridge October 6-10-14 Malton October 16-17 krin Thunkaylving Dey. The schedule highlights multiple locations and broad October activity.

Rendera of Tre Fay Paess Georgetown Aberfoyle Stroelaville Enna Woodbridge Malton Krin Thunkaylving Dey

Church notices at Ballinafad parish schedule

Sunday calendar lists Holy Communion at 11 00 a m Sunday School and Bible Classes at noon and 7 00 p m Rev A W Foreman of BLA will preach off Ballinafad Bible Study Hour Thursday at 7 30 p m

W. Foreman BLA Ballinafad

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