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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
4
A compact column highlights noteworthy happenings from nearby communities. It mentions local events, developments, and minor notices that intrigue readers across neighborhoods, offering quick snapshots of activities and inquiries.
Mr. Charles Tyler called on friends here last week. Jack McCaw of Niagara Falls visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo Graham over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. H Burns and Mariel of Toronto called on Mr. and Mrs. Geo McBain on Tuesday. Mrs. Rollins of Watford, sister of Mrs. Cornell, returned home last Saturday.
A Hillsburg report recalls a fowl supper at Churchill Monday and a social visit spread. Mr and Mrs W Beasey and family and Elgin and Ross are noted guests. James McCann mourns a loss as a valuable colt breaks its back after straying into a barn.
Local residents including Charles Black from Kitchener and visiting guests at John Ramsey and Wm Blacow homes. Presbyterians attend sectional meeting in Campbellville. George Grisdak of Magnetawan visits George McAlpine family. James Sharp of Chinguacousy visits John Ramsey and Mary Ramsey. Thomas Park of Toronto calls on John Marshall. United Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Somerville’s home.
Rally services at Pra byterian Church and social gatherings mark a busy weekend. United Church attendees travel to Churchill for anniversaries. supper and program follow. Local residents report road improvements west of the village with a new cement bridge at the creek. Miss Norma Stephenson sprains an ankle at school and returns home. Mr. Jos. McGowan remains in bed with fever. Harvesting mangels intensifies due to dry weather and new corn storage runs. property transfers include John ten Hedy’s house and a 1M acre farm sale to a Vorondo purchaser. Visitors from Kitchener Arthur Acton Toronto Brampton Guelph join church and social events.
Campbellville reports a strong turnout for the W. M. 8. sectional meeting at St. David’s Church with an evening address by Miss Ferguson of Toronto. Several locals and visitors, including the Emmons, Campbell, Case, and Bell families, attended gatherings and a banquet in Brookville Hall.
Mrs Wm Anderson recovering after appendicitis operation at Guelph Hospital. Roy McLeary reports thieves broke into his chicken house injuring 650 hens. Grimsby bowling tournament oldest rink won by G A Hemstreet’s Milton rink, age 258 years. Uberal dance honors Hughes Cleaver with large attendance at Milton Town Hall. Halton Home and School Club nominates officers on October 17.
In Rockwood today many anniversary observances and visits mark a bustling period. Last Sunday Stone Church held services led by Rev. O HL Woltz despite bad weather. Rally Day occurred in the United Church. Eden Milly Presbyterian Church plans next Sunday's anniversary with Rev. D P Roland of Toronto.
Ballinafad residents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Goper of Preston visited the father and aunt of Mr. Goper. Mr. Wo Harding prepared for a Rally Day service with strong attendance. A good attendance marked Sunday services at Melville Church Caledon for anniversary observances.
Churchill United Church marked its 98th anniversary with a morning service led by Rev. Dr. Morrow of Acton and an evening service by Rev. G Stephenson. Rev. W E B James of Arthur delivered the special address as the Stephenson family and choir performed vocal pieces and anthems. A fowl supper followed, with a church concert featuring Hillsburg Orchestra Acton United Church Male Quartet and local soloists and duets.
Mr. Harry Chu has purchased the share of his partners and now owns the Golden Gate Cafe in Georgetown. Neighbors stopped a fire near a straw stack by Glen Williams on Tuesday. Mrs. YW Lovell of Vancouver visits Toronto before returning to the coast. Will J. Ransy had an operation at Toronto Central Hospital with after effects from the Great War improving. Rev. L. O. and Mrs. Whitelaw of Toronto visited Dr. and Mrs. McAllister last week.
Erin and Toronto visitors stayed with Mrs. Austin and family at Stanley Park. Mrs. Salmon illness and Miss Josephine trouble noted with wishes for speedy recovery. Toronto inspector Rendall praised local Continuation School work. Canon Weaver spoke at Harvest Thanksgiving at St. John’s Nasagaweya. Mr Curzon of Guelph led Erin service. Engagement announced: Sarah Margaret Delaney to Thomas Duncan Gibson. October Advocate.
A political notice argues trade figures cited by an opponent are correct and defends budget sources. It critiques tariffs as artificial restraints, praises British preferential tariffs, urges a national bank, and discusses taxation and currency control under Bennett era policy.
A letter criticizes high taxes on sugar and sales, arguing relief recipients and the idle rich are unfairly affected. It denounces income tax increases for the wealthy, cites specific rate rises, and calls for viewing industry as social service to curb unrest. Signed by BughEs Cleaver.
Shipping price for hogs listed at nine dollars sixty cents with free trucking and farm delivery at eight dollars sixty cents. Includes notices seeking secondhand chum, a capable housework girl, and a stray young black milking cow with a call to notify Holmes Acton.
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