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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
5
City column highlights diverse happenings in nearby centers and communities. The notes cover local events, concerns, and shared interests that engage residents across neighborhoods.
Marion and Olive Mahon visiting relatives in the area. Rev Horace Kaye of Boston Church led St David's service in Rev C G Jones's absence at Omagh. Beulah Ingles wed James Kitching Jr at the Manse. Anniversary services in St David's noted with Rev A C Stewart in charge and choir special music.
Rev Mr Parkhouse of Fergus preached at the Disciples Church Sunday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Nelson Ryder and son Harold of Hamilton. Arch Campbell and Mrs Campbell of Hamilton visited Wm Cheyne. R Elgie and daughters Dorothy Frances Basil of Toronto visited. Fall fair slated October 6 7. Potatoes in harvest with some bad tubers. Mrs John Roszell improves. Adam Matheson of Montreal renewing ties. Donald Robertson on a trip to Danbury Connecticut. Anniversary services at United Church October 7 with Rev Mr Taylor from Rockwood preaching both services.
Mrs. Sarah Sewell dies suddenly at her daughter’s Cheltenham home aged 75 6. Burial from her son in law William Hazel Cheltenham on Sept 23. Widespread sympathy to the bereaved. Local men dredging progress at Martin’s pond and corn cutting continues. Residents attended Brampton Fair Belfountain dance Terra Cotta Orchestra played. Wood deliveries and gravel orders noted. Edson R Waite column discusses advertising strategy and reader engagement.
Mr. Howard Large of Hamilton visits at the home of Mr. William Harding. Mrs. EO J Wright returns to Toronto after two weeks with Mr. A Soper. United Church youths host a corn roast at the former Methodist Church with good attendance. Many attend Churchill anniversary supper on Monday evening.
A Sunday program at Presbye Church featured sermon by Mr. Oy and evening address by Rev. Mr. Howard with the Harmony Ladies of Puslinch and Mayonic Quartet of Rockwood providing music. A Monday fowl supper in Town Hall drew good patronage followed by an educational program chaired by Mr. Milroy.
Mr Ben Wallace hosted Sunday visits while Tyler and Graham families welcomed guests from Toronto and Cashtown. Acton Kitchener Georgetown and Acton residents spent Sunday at various homes. Farmers report delays in potato and turnip harvests due to wet weather.
LIMEHOUSE Mrs Arthur Hill of Owen Sound spent Sunday at home. Dr Agnew honored with woolen comforter after a social at the Parsonage. W E Brigden and Alleen G Near wed at the Parsonage. A house belonging to Mrs Mc Alpine burns, leaving family homeless. Presbyterian Church anniversary services set for next Sunday with Rev McFaul of Milton preaching.
Anniversary services at St David's Church Campbellville Sunday October 9 at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm with Rev A O Stewart of Chalmers Toronto preaching both sessions. Special music by St Davids Club. Anniversary supper Monday October 10 from 6 to 8 pm followed by program featuring Churchill Orchestra Chalmers Church Quartet Toronto and Miss Mantle MacNab Hamilton elocutionist.
Wet Tuesday saw a well attended fowl supper at the Presbyterian Church with a notable Hespeler men's chorus and local vocal soloists. The late Herbert Strachan Dyer was honored in a largely attended United Church service with a Rockwood quartet. Funeral notices cover John Henry Plummer and community changes as residents travel and prepare.
A busy notice lists residents and visitors around Buffalo New York including Mr and Mrs W Mothery, Mr and Mrs Johnnie Bile and others. It notes a fall from a ladder injuring Mugh McMann, a family moving to Weston due to a P R N Mckinnon transfer, Acton Fair prizes for Peter Sinclair, potato crop rot from humid weather, and Gertrude Hamilton undergoing appendicitis surgery in Toronto with a report of convalescence.
Burlington residents visit relatives in Burlington and Hamilton while Colin Smith captures nine first prizes at Acton Fall Fair covering apples pears and grapes. Other items include illnesses and improvements of Andy Whetham in Sault Ste. Marie and a firefighters call near town. A shower for Miss Ruby Pearse at Caroline Street hosted by Mrs Harold Wilson is described with gifts and refreshments.
Milton Don Toletzka of Hamilton is spending two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs C Toletzka. Mrs R White who visited her son E Blake White Toronto returned home. Miss Olive Pettigrew fell from a platform plank at the C N R station and broke her leg. Miltonian notes report 85 men employed at Milton Brick Works turning 80000 bricks per day. Dundas beat Rodney 11 to 10 in the C B A A Intermediate championship with Don Toletzka playing shortstop for Dundas.
Mr John A McDormid left Tuesday for accommodations at Emmanuel College Toronto and visited friends in Windsor Detroit and Brampton during the weekend. Miss Jona Wallace of Toronto, formerly of Georgetown, injured in a car accident near Islington but not seriously harmed. Mrs Mark Clark of Georgetown excelled at Acton Fair with fancy work awards and a cushion collection. Acton Fair drew large crowds. stock and baking displays were praised, and Acton’s park entrance was commended.
Mr and Mrs L A DeGraff return to Dalton Penn from Edgemere lakeside. Mrs Monniemilley heads home to Minneapolis after summer by the lake. Mrs Ree Anderson and daughter Girnco visit Kingston then return. Fire destroys William Harland Smith’s residence at Trafalgar built a century ago. repairs and additions followed 27 years ago. Maurice Lunau resumes medical studies at Teron University after Brockville staff assignment. Eastern Star holds social evening with games dancing and bridge. Coote from McGill tours town on way to Hamilton for United Church General Council. he serves as Montreal district commissioner.
Religious services outline Thursday evening with an 8 00 p m preparatory service The Glad Christ at 11 00 p m Rev Dr A Young president of Saskatchewan Conference Sacrament of the Lords Supper at 12 20 p m Sunday School and Bible Class at 2 00 p m The Minister subject The three Johns All are welcome to attend
The message reads Always Welcome with a greeting noting an anniversary on October 23. The fragment mentions "Thanka" and signals a warm, appreciative note for the occasion.
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