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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
10
A local column highlights stories from nearby communities and centers of interest for readers. It notes social events, small happenings, and community ties that affect residents across districts.
Miss Anderson of Acton visited Wiss Cripps on Sunday. Hamilton's A Bridger and Miss Guthrie joined Mr and Mrs Ingles at Burnside and Pitman households. Salvation Army Band from St Catherine’s performed at Corners church with Sgt W Jones in charge. Next Sunday the service returns to normal with Sunday School at 10 and church at 11. Mr and Mrs N Armstrong visited Lawville.
Mrs Watson dies at Guelph General Hospital after long illness. Anniversary services planned at United Church on October 22 with Rev R W Rumsey of Georgetown preaching. Mr and Mrs Emery Dyer visit Dyer parents as Master David Hunter injures leg falling from a chestnut tree on Mrs Carmichael’s lawn.
The LIMEHOUSE women hosts a meeting at Mrs. Fred J Brown home with C Meredith and Mrs Brown performing a duet and Stephenson leading a talk. plans for a Masquerade Hallowe en Social near month end. Pumpkin Pie Social at Presbyterian Girls Look Out Club attracted many despite rain. Mgr Mark Given scored five firsts and a second at Milton Fair. Edward Beerman suffered a severe foot crush at A W Norton quarries. Sidney Kirkpatrick injured his leg shoeing a young horse. Gale shows health improvement though bedridden. Harvest Home Anniversary services at Churchill drew many after United Church withdrawal. Rev R W Rumley and Rev G H Knighton spoke. Local visits include George Adams of Toronto and Mrs Davies’ daughter in Toronto. Mrs John Meredith stayed with daughter. Nellie Lane and Peggy McDonald visited Toronto. Mrs Harding and two daughters joined Beerman party. Fred J Sutherland of Toronto mentioned.
The fowl supper and play in the Town Hall on Monday night was a success. The Duff's Church youths are praised for the food and performance. The Ladies’ Aid of the United Church met at Mrs. Garlisle’s home on Tuesday. Mrs. Argo is visiting. Toronto visitors include Mrs. J. Roberts of Guelph visiting her daughter Mrs. M. Milne. Miss J. Chalmers of Toronto visited Miss A. Fulton over the weekend.
Congregations filled the church for the ninety fifth anniversary morning service led by Rev. R W Rumsey of Georgetown with a sermon. Evening address by Rev G H Krighton of Waterdown and a crowd at the concert. Musical pieces featured the Stephenson family and Churchill Orchestra.
Town records list visitors from Prelate Sass to Hamilton trips of Webb family and others. Infant of Geo Hilton mourned by attendees. Mrs. Archie Sinclair and Ralph visit Guelph. Preparatory Service and Quarterly Communion held. Local dance at Guelph No.6 Schoolhouse drew attendees from multiple families. Diphtheria toxoid immunization drive organized by Hillsburg doctor for Erin Township children via school. Women’s Institute arranged free vaccine delivery. Weekend visits include Rockwood Puslinch and Standish households.
Burlington society column lists Mrs A W LePatourel and daughter Louise with Miss Olive Porter of Wilmington Del visiting Mrs LePatourel on Elizabeth Street. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Richard Berry and son Herbert visiting daughter Mrs EK Munger in Chicago for the Century of Progress, plus English visitor Miss Mitchell leaving for England aboard the Duchess of Bedford.
Rockwood reports on Eden Mills Presbyterian Church anniversary services with no service in Rockwood. Duff’s Church choir Morriston staged a three act play Funny Phinny, with a three piece orchestra and piano duet. A wedding at United Church united Miss Elizabeth Williamson and Fred Gregory before about sixty five guests.
Milton Matthew Clements of Wilkie visits his father W J Clements. Virginia visitors J F Evans and wife call on A Duff. Owen Sound guests J Middleboro and wife with Mra Currie. Featherstone couple depart for Vancouver and British Columbia. Frank Cole injured in fall at John Irving’s Esquesing Township farm and recovers. Edith Lillian Mark to wed Earl Hilliard Wager in October. Potato thieves raid W J Mark’s potato patch. Sidney A Dick and Marshall Gowland depart for Queen’s University Kingston. Campbellville hosts a Sons of Temperance division with fourteen initiated by Palermo division. Rev Dr A Phillip Brace praises Camphillville work in founding new branch.
The fragment notes that jeval was employed up to or during the sixteenth century, indicating its persistence in late medieval to early modern usage. It references historical manipulation of terms or remedies and suggests continued reliance beyond earlier periods.
The record lists Robert Cole visiting Burlington with friends. Rev and Mrs Aitken attended a funeral at Palmerston. Mrs Barah Marlatt and Mr and Mrs Beckett of Shelburne visited Alfred Sober. Mrs E J Wright of Toronto visited cousin Mrs Alfred Soper. Mr and Mrs George McMessemy moved into Jas Kirkwood’s residence. There were no United Church services. anniversary events were held at Melville Church, Caledon. Mrs Jas Young was ill last week.
Erin residents hosted relatives and friends from Toronto Claremont Ottawa Winnipeg and Hillsburg visiting households and attending a Young People’s Society meeting at Erin United Church basement. George Aice of Rockside delivered an address during the programme.
Mr A Robinson has purchased the grocery business of Mrs Loud on Main Street north of the bridge and takes possession this week. Work on the Glen road has begun and will be a notable improvement. Several residents and visitors from Kingston Toronto Fort Willam Red Deer Port Credit Niagara and Owen Sound are mentioned in local social notes. A motor accident near Barrie left Mrs Robb and Miss Aitken injured with cuts and a broken elbow.
A country newspaper printed an ad claiming a wallet was picked up on Forke Street and asking for its return. The next day a reply appeared from the recognized man inviting the loser to call any time to collect the wallet.
Grapes harvest reported as a good crop with prices better than last year. A carload of cinders unloads for a new walk project at George's Square. Visiting Burlington and Niagara Falls were Mr and Mrs A G McNabb and Mr and Mrs T H Wilson. Mrs Harry Pearson died at Toronto General Hospital. funeral held with interment at Algonquin Park. Miss Bullied flew in by aeroplane. Mr T Grigg remains in critical condition after a lung hemorrhage from war service. Mrs G C Gibson underwent major surgery in Hamilton General Hospital and is recovering.
Eggs are despatched regularly by airplane from Croydon to the Far East with one broken egg in a Sumatra consignment during an eleven day journey. Fertile eggs are also sent to India, the Kenya Colony, and other African destinations. Intercity mail consignments from Karachi to interior India sometimes fail, and investigations test the heat impact along Imperial Airways routes.
Old time medical ad promises relief for burning sensation and bladder weakness. It boasts a famed physician endorsement and a money back test if unsatisfied, urging readers to try Uratabs through any reputable druggist.
Announced schedule lists services on Sunday at 11.00 p m and 7.00 p m with Rev O D Draper of Beamaville officiating. Special musical by the choir at 12 30 p m Sunday school, and Young People's League meeting at 8 00 p m on October 10. Christian Fellowship led by J J Stewart, convener. Everybody welcome.
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