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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 06, 1932

Page

5

Neighborhood News of Interest to Readers

City column highlights diverse happenings in nearby centers and communities. The notes cover local events, concerns, and shared interests that engage residents across neighborhoods.

Quiet Wedding and Pastorful Services at St David's

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.

Marion Olive Mahon Butta N Horace Kaye Boston Church St.David's Church C. G. Jones Omagh Beulah Ingles James Kitching, Jr G. Joes John ‘Mahon Cassels Milton Frank McNiven St. David's Church A. C Stewart Chalmer’s Church Toronto Acton

Hillsburg Church Pulpit Guest and Weekend Visits

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.

Parkhouse Fergus Disciples’ Church Nelson Ryder Harold Hamilton Will Cheyne Archie Campbell W. Cheyne R. Elgie Mises Dorothy Frances Basil Sll Toronto Wm. Cheyne John Roszell Adam Matheson Montreal Donald Robertson Third Line Danbury Connecticut Donald United Church Mr. Taylor Rockwood

Terra Cotta Notes and Local News From Stewarttown

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.

Jessie Marlo Stewarttown Sarah Sewell Wilam—Hasel Cheltenham Wm. Hazel C. Wiggins Martin Brampton Fair W. J. Rutledge Ireland Brampton D. Livingstone Georgetown

Local Socials Report Farwell Visits and Church Events

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.

Anniversary Services and Civic Supper in Eden Mills

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.

M ‘Oy Howard Mayonic Quartette Rockwood Milroy Harmony Ladies Puslinch Georgetown D. Holmes Milton Jas. Lowryie Ladies’ Aid of ‘the United Church Mr. Taylor United Church

Weekend Visitors and Local News from Crewsions Corners

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.

Ben Wallace Tyler Oronte George Graham Toronto Ed. Cripps McIntosh Walter Ansley Hugh Black Raymond Lambert Acton William Nickels Kitchener W. Shortill Georgetown T. J. Oneil Morrison Wm. Beaver Nelson Lambert Earl Lambert John Bilton John Bennett

Village Notes Include Visits Fire Toll Anniversary Plans

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.

Arthur Hill Owen Sound Scrymgeour Guelph Doughty W. H. Caldwell Winn Jay Kinross Michigan W. E. Brigden Alleen G. Near Esquesing Presbyterian Church McFaul Milton

NASSAGAWEYA ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT ST DAVID'S CHURCH

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.

St. Dawd's Campbellville A. O. “Stewart Chalmers Toronto Knox Church Acton Churchill Chalmers' Church Quartette

Fowl supper and funeral notices from Rockwood Sun

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.

Presbyterian Jas. H. Milroy Hespeler C. H.pierce Rock of Ages John T. Fitzsimmons S. S. Royce Clarence Hortop Geo. Laverty Rockwood R. B Richardson Vineland Alex.Munro Mimico St. Thomas Detroit Kitchener Guelph Grimsby Toronto John Henry Plummer Eramosa W. J. Taylor John Little Res Church D. Pare Fred Smith Chas. Hamilton John Henderson W. McKersie R. D McKersie Eden Mills Cemetery Mr. Plummer William Fraser Clifford Matthews Oustie W. Smith Jos. Moore Alexander Arkell Angus Carter Rter Seaforth Clark Red and White Waller Montreal Beard Islington Arthur E.rudd Aberfoyle Messrs Geo. ‘W. Peal F. McArthur Elmer Boles Gordon McPhail Mrs. Howard Miss McDowell

Buffalo weekend visit and local misadventures reported

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.

W. 1 Johnnie Bile Qingtick Buffalo N.Y Mugh McMann Norman Ferguson M. 1. Wright Hvanaton W. BE. Wright Fargo North Dakota Roy McLachlan Hertry Brown Little Ken Weston Brown Gertrude Hamilton Toronto Wellesley Hospital Miss Hamilton Avy Packard Les Sinclair

Local Notes and Fall Fair Wins at Acton

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.

Frances Stevens Long Island N. Y Melville’ Cox Delaware Avenue Colin Smith Acton E. B. Inglehart Titusville Albert Miami Florida Burlington Hamilton Andy Whetham Sault Std. Marie M. M. Robinson Edna H. L. ‘Ferrey W. RB. Shaver Rennie E. R. Hume Lake Couchiching Harold Wilson Caroline Street Ruby Pearse Gazette

Milton Toletzka Vacation and Local Notes in Milton

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.

Don Toletzka Hamilton C. Toletzka R. White E. Blake ‘White Toronto J. M. Carton St. Joseph's, Hospital Guelph Clarence McCready Isaac McCready Esquesing Guelph General Hospital Olive Pettigrew O. C. Pettigrew Milton Brick Works Gordon McInnes Archie Walker Vittoria E. Wilkinson E. Syer Hécquesingare Miltoniana Dundas Rodney Milton Hamilton “Vics Ontario Don

Georgetown Notable Visits and Local Fair Highlights

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.

John A. McDormid Ila Emmanuel College University of ‘Wronto Kontnor Datqaier Marielle Irlands Winevile Windsor Detroit Mic Grieve B. Robinson Barrie JL Church Bramagn Srtat Misa Jona Wallace Oronto Georgetown Islington Thos Allen Mark Clark Acton Fair Gordon MacKay Acton Herald

Oakville and Area News Highlights at Summer Ends

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.

Monnieilley Lake Shore Muskoka Minneapolis Ree Anderson Girnco Kingston W. Harland. Smith Seventh Line Trafalgar Harland Smith Loys Maurice Lunau Brockville Teron University Ooty Eastern Star Oo Das. Coote McGill University Hamilton General Council of the United Church In Canada Montreal

The Glad Christ and The Three Johns Church Schedule

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

A. Young Saskatchewan

Anniversary Note Wishes Always Welcome

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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