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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
5
Rally Day and anniversary services in area churches
NASSAGAWEYA Rally Day will be observed at Ebenezer Sunday School next Sunday with Rev. Somerville of Eden Mills conducting. Appleton United Church will have anniversary services next Sunday led by Rev. Cluggish from Appleby. Rev. Cluggson will conduct services next Sunday at Ebenezer Arkell and Eden Mills. Several residents attended the County Fair at Milton on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer
Somerville
Eden. Mills
Applet' United Church
Cluggson
Appleby
Arkell
Eden Mills
Nasangaweya
Milton
Local Notices and Business Transitions
Mr W F Hunter has begun transporting goods along the route and Mr W J Rutledge has sold the Pine Grove farm to Martin the fisheries manager for 4000 dollars to pipe water to a fish pond creating jobs. Stamp family moved to Dawson's Main Street home. Roy and Lorrie Miller survived a quarry blast nearly injuring them. I G Eyes remains ill. George Whitney employs men sawing, shipping wood to Toronto. Lusty couple moved to Cheltenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rutledge
Pine Grove
Martin
David Stamp
Wm. Dawson
Main Street
Messrs
Roy
Lorrie Miler
Quarrie
I.G. Eyes
George Whitney
D. Wheeler
Whitney
Toronto
Wm. Lusty
Cheltenham
Community Notes From Campbellville And Area
Campbellville residents and visitors are noted in a sequence of social items. Mrs. Norman Murray and family visited Goderich. Mrs. Jack Cusick moved to Toronto. George McPhail and Myrtle Laking spent Sunday in Eden Mills. Miss Jean McPhail from Toronto visited here. outings include Miton Pair attendance and Miss Marguerite Bell visiting Eden Mills. Funeral notices for Miss Jessie Reid and Mrs. R Hubbard reported, with services at local cemeteries. Reverend Szachan led anniversary services in Eden Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Murray
Goderich
Jack Cusick
Toronto
George McPhail
Campbellville
Myrtle Laking
Hamilton
Eden Mills
Jessie Reid
Old Cemetery
Stam, Carson
Walt James
London
Ethel Bel
Jean McPhail
Miton
R. Hubbard
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Eden Mill S
J. T. Szachan
Owen Sound
St. David's Church
Marguerite Bell
R. N
Edmonton
Ethel Bell
Lillian McPhail
Isabelle Campbell
Milton
Hillsburg Community News Highlights Church and Visits
Anniversary services at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church featured sermons by Rev Dr Rochester editor of the Presbyterian Record. Local couples, visitors to Grand Valley and Stoney Creek, and notes on late potato digging and health updates are recorded along with wedding wishes and local greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Dr. Rochester
Presbyterian Record
Toronto
Foreman
Wakelin
D. A. Robertson
Grand Valley
R J. Robertson
Edgar Gray
Stoney Creek
Jos. Steen
Steen
Marjorie Gray
Will Sutton
Sutton
Mina Nodwell
Will Simms
Little Son
Hillsburg
Wilbert Wheeler
Alex, Bessey
Erma
Will Bessey
Mercer Jackson
Goodwill
Presbyterian Church
Thos. Mack
Mack
Myrtle Green
Albert Cox
Dr. Proud
Guelph
Oakville sees new six room house permit approved
C B Leaver was granted a permit to build a six room stucco house on Herald Avenue with work already begun. A Halton County Orange Lodges service gathered representatives from local lodges. A C Mitchell of Hamilton faced a $15 fine and costs for reckless driving before Magistrate Bull. Over 600 attended Linbrosk School Fair. Doris Burtenshaw to Eric Keetley engagement announced. Harvest Festival held at Islington United Church. Wm Tuck of Niagara Falls visited town. Eleanor Glassco played in the Canadian Women’s Close Golf Championship in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Leaver
Herald Avenue
Halton County
Orange Lodges
A. C. Mitchell
Hamilton
L. J. C. Bull
Darby
Linbrosk—School
Harry Burtenshaw
Oakville
Doris
Eric Keetley
JL. Keetley
L. Keetley
Stapleford
England
St Jude’s Church
W. B. Caswell
United Church
Islington
Wm. Tuck
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Anniversary services shift amid Rockwood church events
Rockwood reports no Sunday services at Eden Mills Presbyterian due to anniversary services, while Rev J T Strachan from Owen Sound preached to large congregations. A series of social events follow, including a fowl supper, a West End U F Club program, and a choral society meeting. Rural plowing contests and neighborhood moves also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
J. T. Strachan
Owen Sound
Limehouse Girls Look-out Club Meets At Do Cross Home
The Limehouse Girls Look-out Club met at Mrs Do Cross home Friday evening with regular business an interesting program and a social hour followed by lunch. Milton Fair drew a good crowd and prizes were won by Mr Given for his horses. Roads received gravel but heavy frost ended outdoor flowers and tender vegetables. Limehouse Orchestra added trap drums and practice for winter. United Church youth attended a rally in Burlington. Teachers Convention in Burlington followed by Thanksgiving. Mrs Milliere updated her home and the store received a fresh paint coat. Anniversary services in Glen Williams will skip United Church preaching next Sunday. Presbyterian services proceed as usual. nut trees are heavily laden this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Orchestra
The
United Church
Burlington
Milton Visitors and Fair Attendance Noted
Ballinafad residents Mr. and Mrs McLean visited Milton at the home of Archie Kentner's sister. Beatrice and Gertrude Bailey with Mr. and Mrs W J Kentner and baby Buddie Kentner from Shelburne visited Henry Hiltz. Mr and Mrs Frank Binnie returned from Parry Sound after a two month stay. Quite a number attended Milton Fair on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Milton
Archie Kentner
Beatrice
Gertrude Bailey
W. J. Kentner
Buddie Kentner
Shelburne
Henry Hiltz
Frank Binnie
Parry Sound
Milton Fair
Churchill Church Marks 103rd Anniversary with Services
Congregation in Churchill held 103rd anniversary services on Sunday with Rev. Dr. Peter Bryce of Toronto delivering sermons at morning and evening. A Monday supper by the ladies drew a large crowd, and the packed auditorium was presided over by Rev. G I Stephenson. The program featured the Milton Male Quartette, elocutionist Miss Akitt, and performances by the Stephenson family and Churchill Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bryce
Toronto
Churchill
Dublin Women's Institute September meeting at Mrs Nelson Andersons
The Dublin Women’s Institute met at Mrs Nelson Anderson’s home with Mrs McDougall presiding. An exhibit of articles from a yard of factory cotton was shown and sent to Milton Fair. The Nassagaweya Branch visited and a program featured readings songs solos and a paper on Education followed by a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Nelson Anderson
McDougall
Milton Fair
Nassagaweya
Fletcher
Marriage at Arkell Parsonage and church notices
The LadiesAid met at the Parsonage in Arkell. Miss Mildred Fletcher of Guelph wed Lorne Page of Goderich at the Parsonage officiated by Rev R H Somerville. Guests presented a chinaware gift and address. Services and events followed at Presbyterian and United Church anniversaries. Mrs Levi Elsley was hospitalized in critical condition after sudden illness and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkell United Church
Mildred Fletcher
Guelph
Herbert Fletcher
Lorne Pagé
Goderich
R. H. Somerville
Tansley Barnes
Tyra Wilson
R. A. Fulton
J.T. Strachan
Owen Sound
U. F. O. Club
United Church
Arkell
A. F. Marsh
Mimico
Somerville
Mr Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Levi Elsley Wil
General Hospital
Erin and relatives visit and travels across regions episode
Mr. John Miller of Chicago visits his brother and Mrs. Miller while Miss I M Waterman visits Ottawa with her father. Ernest Mitchie trips to England for winter with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R M Bell spend weekend in Frankford with daughter Mrs W A Thompson. Mrs Johnston Speirs learns her son Clarence is critically ill in London. About 150 neighbors attend Marjorie Gray's wedding shower in Erin at her parents’ home with gifts, lunch, and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Chicago
James Miller
Miller
I. M. Waterman
Ottawa
Ernest Mitchie
England
R. M. Bell
Prankford
W. A. ‘Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Johnston Speirs
Clarence
London
Marjorie Gray
S. Gray
Erin
Advocate
Progress for Miss Edna Cooke After Tonsil Operation
Ospringe Friends report Miss Edna Cooke recovering well after removal of tonsils and adenoids at Guelph General Hospital. Rally Day observed at the local Presbyterian Church with flowers, fruit, and vegetables. anthem by the choir led by Mrs. E. N. Sunter. Rev. J. A. Grant gave a sermon. Locals and visitors from Guelph and Acton joined family at various gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Cooke
Guelph General Hospital
Presbyterian Church
E. N. Sunter
J. A. Grant
Alvin McCutcheon
Guelph
S. McLean
B. McKinnon
Blanche
McLaughlin
Hillsburg
J. van Norman
Acton
Local notes from Burlington and Halifax Kiwanis gathering
A Burlington Gazette item lists the Halifax Kiwanis Convention attendees Mr. and Mrs. P. Wintemute and Mr. A. Lawson. Ed Thomas delivered a two pound potato to the Gazette Office. Roy Alton of Vancouver visits his parents on Hagers Avenue. Edgar Kerns from Freeman brings six beefsteak tomatoes weighing over ten pounds. A surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coleman marks their thirty second wedding anniversary with a silver casserole. A night patrol finds a parked car tampering incident clarified by Constable Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Wintemute
A. Lawson
Halifax
Ed. Thomas
Gazette Office
Roy Alton
Vancouver
T. H. Alton
Hagers Avenue
Edgar Kerns
Freeman
Gazette
Brant Street
Dunham
Deserving Prosperity and the Call to Humility
A reflective preacher warns that prosperity tests character. He argues many who once thrived spent unwisely on themselves and ignores the less fortunate. The message urges self examination of merit and a life guided by love and self sacrifice attributed to Bishop Westcott.
Haggis Ties to Scotland England and France
The article traces haggis as an ancient Scottish dish also known in England and France. It suggests it spread north with settlers in the lowlands under Edward I or arrived from France when Scotland and France allied against England. The name derives from the old French agassie describing a sheep stomach filled with minced sheep organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Scotland
Lowlands
Edward I
Milton Event Highlights And Local Court Fine
Milton residents receive summonses after police check for unlicensed drivers. John Hunter of Campbellville fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving without a license following a September accident with Stuart Curray. Also reported are horse racing prizes at Brampton and Cooksville Fairs and a well attended dance by B Company Lorne Rifles with Highland dancing and a pipe band in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gunby
F. W. Harbottle
Lowville
Vancouver
Brampton Fair
Lastic Patch
A. L. Chambers
Milton
Cooksville Fair
John Hunter
Campbellville
Bull
Hunter
Stuart Curray
Lorne Riffes
Armories
MacRobbie
Meanie
Toronto
Georgetown Gains and Losses Highlight Community Week
A motor car struck a Hydro pole on Main Street near Glenwilliams causing a brief outage. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ethel E. McCann at Omagh Presbyterian Cemetery led by Rev. G. R. Easler. Thomas Bird sold a three year old Holstein heifer for 90 dollars at the Guelph sale. Thomas Ellenton of Georgetown won top prizes at London Fair in willow work reed and rush work and flower basket with other awards. Bessie Gertrude Sparks and Fred Hulls announced their engagement with a wedding planned in October. Georgetown Arena hosted a trophy and medal presentation for the Lorne Rices Band and Acton Citizens Band, described as a happy gathering with praise for Acton’s bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Glenwilliams
Ethel E. McCann
Omagh Presbyterian Cemetery
G. R. Easler
Thos. Bird
Georgetown
Guelph
Thomas Ellenton
Arthur Sparks
Port Elgin
Bessie Gertrude
Fred Hulls
Joseph Hulls
Georgetown Arena
Lorne Rices
Waterloo
Toronto
Acton Citizens’ Band
Charles Mason
Acton
Lorne Rifits
Scot‘sh
Perrott
Herald
Cleaning white paint with paraffin and hot water
The article advises cleaning white paint by mixing paraffin and boiling water in equal parts. Keep the mixture very hot, then dip a flannel in it and rub the paintwork. It claims the method cleans the surface effectively.
Anniversary Sunday Sermons At Local Church
Religious services list includes the Lord's Supper at 11:00 p m conducted by Rev Geo H Knighton Waterdown Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 30 p m and 7 00 p m Anniversary Sunday with Rev Judson Truax Hamilton October 14 All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Knighton
Waterdown
Judson Truax
Hamilton
G. Lloyd Evans
Knitting Class for Beginners Opens Saturdays in October
Miss K Roszell will hold a children's knitting class for beginners every Saturday in October from 1 to 2 PM at the store in the Johnstone Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Roszell
Johnstone Block
Various Acton Classifieds Include Piano Sale and Real Estate
Classified listings show an upright mahogany piano for sale with bench at 50 dollars and payment terms. A corner building lot is offered on Arthur and Wellington streets with on premises contact. Also student openings for Hawaiian and Spanish guitars at Litherland Studios with instruments supplied. An auction sale of household effects including a Moffat electric range is planned for Lake Avenue Acton, October 6 with cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litherland
W. Chisholm
Bower Avenue
Acton
Plano and Moffat Electric
William Williams
Lake Avenue
R. J. Kerr
Fox Farm seeks buyers for horses cattle and fox meat
Advertisement from Vannatter Fox Farm in Georgetown offers to buy horses injured cattle or any suitable meat for fox feed. Also seeking straw cutting box, small or heavy duty, in reasonable condition. Phone 95r 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannatter Fox Farm
Georgetown
Auction Sale at Campbell Steen Erin Township
Campbell Steen Lot 4 Seventh Line Erin Township will hold a surplus auction sale of 15 Holstein and Ayrshire cows and forward springs all tested for TB, 5 young cattle, a Percheron colt and a Standardbred colt by Garrlet. Cash terms. Sale Tuesday October 16, 1934 at 2:00 PM. Frank Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Steen
Erin Township
Ballinafad
Garrlet
Frank Alictioneer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
W. F. Hunter
Eleanor Glassco
Rockwood
Town Hall
West End U. F
Rockwood Choral Society
Victoria Mission Band
Eramosa
Ontario Plowman’s Association
Jas. Douglas
Fred Sintzel
Arch. McNabb
Adamson
Wm. J. McCutcheon
W. J. McCutcheon
Ross Patterson
Thos. Wingrove
R. Patterson
Limehouse
Dublin
Ospringe
Bishop Westcott
W. T. Patterson
Tait Optical CO
Wyndham &J
Weard
A. Beard & Son
Rockwool
E. Harrop
Gore District
Norwich Union
Canadian Fire ‘Insurance Company
the Alliance Assurance Co
Casualty of Canuada Assurance Company
the Merchants Casualty Co
Portage-la-Prairie Mutual
Ele
Dr. Williams
Dr. Wiliams
Religious
United Church of Canada
L. Poole
B. D. Parsonage
Presbyterian Knox Church
Acton Rey
H. L. Bennie
M. A
Willow Street
F. E. Holmes
Acton Creamery
Patterson’s
BEE Porterhouse Roi
Per Ib
R. S. Williams
W. S. Coleman, Jr
Ryan
Ken Hutchisons
Crystal Beach
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