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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
4
Local Property Block Sold and Community Notices
Erin Mr Frank Wriggieeworth sells farm lot 6 concession 6 west Caloden to Mr Southwell of Thistle town for October lot. A large crowd in Stanley Park Pavilion honors Mr and Mrs Cyril McKinney on their recent marriage. Mr Clifford McCulloch, badly burned in a gasoline explosion, is recovering in hospital. Rev G H Thomas conducts annual church service for Wellington lodge AP AM No 271 at United Church with many Masonic brethren in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wriggieeworth
Calodén
Southwell
Thistletown
Stanley
Park Pavillion
Cyril McKinney
Clifford, McCulloch
G. H. Thomas
Erin United Church
Wellington Lodge
United Church
Advocate
Oakville notices and sports results from Milton fair
Mrs H Adalr won thirteen prizes for Needlework at the Milton Pair. Daubney has returned home from hospital and is recovering. Tomato plants nine feet tall in Mr Pollard's garden at 38 Chisholm Street North. Kenneth Russell won the Boys Senior Championship at the High School Field Day, with Peter Taylor Junior winner in the same year and Emerys Jones taking the Junior title. Five year old Mariel Cook died after being struck by a motor vehicle in Toronto, skull fracture and poor prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Adalr
Milton
Daubney
Rome
Pollard
Chisholm Street
Kenneth Russell
Peter Taylor
Emerys Jones
Mariel Cook
George Cook
Herald Avenue
Toronto
Anniversary services mark Eden Mills events at Presby Church
Eden Mills held anniversary activities at the Presby Church with Rev J F Wright of Elmira as guest speaker for morning and evening services. Music came from Nas Anguweyn Choir, local Choir with Mrs Jo Muars land, and Dus Church male quartet. many attendees noted the event as well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prespytérian
J. 5. Wright
Elmira
Ucat
Nas~anguweyn
Mra
Jo Muarsland
Guelph
Dus
Pustitch
Mtraig
Obo Wilson
Vo Anderton
Mixy
Mary Anderson
Ghiriph
Gi Burnett
Muaste
Allen
Martie Hud
Miran
Ho Culbertacr
Stetnunsen
Siang Ino
Mes J) Gillbertsor
Seaton
So Johnston
Jo Dyer
Bhit Fields
India
Ina Barden
Acton
J Marshall
Stuart Kerr
Roy Gordon
N. Lee
Weston
Milton Hosts Flag Day and Fall Fair Highlights
Mrs Hutchinson returns from California trip as Mrs Bradley hosts in Buffalo. Mrs Tichelor visits Chicago. Canadian Legion Decoration Day service held with local officials attending. Halton County Agricultural Society’s 86th Fall Fair opened by R R Kerr Acton President and draws strong crowds with receipts $500 above last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. T. A. Hutchinson
Parata
California
Mra H. Thomas
Buffalo
J. Bradley
W. Tichelor
Radley
Chicago
Canadian Legion
Roy
Lodge Trafalgar
Sonar
England
Syer
Reeve Irving
Halton County Agricultural Society
M.lton
RR. J. Kerr
Acton
Georgetown social season and sewer plan outlined
Georgetown hosts a Lawn Bowling Club event as the gentlemen entertain the ladies with visitors Dr. W H Potter and Dr. Marjory Macpherson Potter from San Diego. The town council considers a full town sewerage system costing 127000 dollars with 37,000 dollars for trunk sewer and disposal tank and 90,000 dollars via a frontage tax of 6 cents per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Maclaren
Imperial Airways
Hamilton
Bermuda
A Maclaren
Georgetown
Yeason
W. H. Potter
Marjory Macpherson Potter
San Diego
California
Herald
Nassagaweya Community Notes and Obituary Notices
A Nassagaweya page reports a successful farm stock sale for Mrs Grace Barber, church and social events at Ebenezer United Church, and sacramental services at Ebenezer. It notes the death of Miss Grace Border and funeral details, plus local visits and a Thanksgiving dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R J. Kerr
Wucttonever
Grace Barber
Nassagaweya
Ebenaver United Church
Thomas Richardson
Darbyville
Ebenezer United Church
Woo Clark
Alford
Crimace
Ron
Ernest Wilson
Salem
Foends
Cint
Deervest
Militon Fact draws crowd and fraud cases noted
A Burlington town page notes Milton Fair attendance over 15 000 with a busy day ahead. A man fraudulently cashed about 2500 in checks last week prompting police search. Elm Elgin Street works begin cementing new bridge and a local rug prize is awarded with honorable mention. A Legion meeting in Hamilton and a Brant Inn club vote to purchase a large barn on James Street are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
van Elgin Street
Muay Booan
Noe Sonstair
Caroline Street
Abe
Canadian Legion
Post 60
East End
Ham
Martha Sturvet
Pearl and
James Streets
Gasttic
Rockwood Church Services Altered by Local Deaths and Events
Rockwood residents attended Eden Mills services due to a local anniversary, while a death from Niagara Falls cast gloom. Mrs Chas Harris was honored with a city staff wreath at her funeral in Victoria Avenue Chapel, Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Notables from Rockwood attended, and Rev P H Law son is improving in Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Harts
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Victoria Avenue
Blake Hetherington
W. Fringland
St Andrew's United Church
City Hall
Charles Harris
St. Andrew's Church
Fairview
Rockwood
Geo
H. Peartn
JE. Pearen
E. D. McPhedran
J Loree
Wm. and
Howard
Everton
Chas. H Harris
Richard Harris
Amos Tovell
Guelph
Harris
Hugh Black
Harris & Co Sui
P H. Lawson
Guelph General Hospital
Focal
George Saunders
Glen Williams Community Notices and Visits
Special Warvest Home Services were held in the Anglican Church last Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Andrew Wheeler and son visited at the home of Mr John Wheeler over the weekend. Alfred Bell of Glen Williams attended the Peel Agricultural Fair in Brampton on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Dick Jolliffe and daughter Suzan, Mrs H W Morea and Mrs Betty McCrea of Toronto visited Glen Williams on Saturday. Friends report Mr John Wheeler is significantly better after illness last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wheeler and
John Wheeler
Alfred Bell
Glen Williams
Peel
Brampton
Dick Jolliffe
Suzan
H.W. Morea
Mason Knitting Co expands in Acton with larger building
Mason Knitting Co purchases a bigger Acton facility at a new site with direct floor flow for manufacturing. The three story addition doubles space, employing 50 to 60 workers. George Mason joins A Mason in managing growth as the town welcomes the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurlph ‘Street
Mason Co
Mason Knitting Company
Acton
A. Manson
Mason
George Mason
Amos Mason
George
1939 License Plates to Be Easier to See
Department of Highways previews the 1939 vehicle markers with a more legible design. Plates will use white serial numbers on jet black backgrounds, feature a sand blasted coating for reflectivity, and include added distinctions for medical doctors with serials starting with J. Tests show the glass reflector finish improves nighttime visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Rte
Guelph
Oseur
Thanksgiving Service and Baptismal Anniversary Notice
Sunday October 6 1936 service schedule includes 12 15 Sunday School and Bible Classes and 7 pm worship. Choir will perform Thanksgiving music. Service withdrawn so congregation may join in Baptismal Anniversary. Everyone welcome.
Harvest Home and 92nd Anniversary Services
The Harvest Home and 92nd anniversary of the Congregation were celebrated Sunday October 16 with services at 11.00 am and 7.00 pm led by Rev. J. C. Grier from Knox Church Giuelph. The UP Convention in Toronto is held this weekend under the banner "ALWAYS WELCOME".
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Grier
Knox Church
Giuelph
Toronto
Mixed News Bits From Acton Market Listings
A chaotic page lists many small ads and notices including rent offers on Mill Street near the Post Office, horse for sale, cream prices from Acton Creamery, a Rover Scouts paper drive on October 15, a lube exchange, and drugstore product pitches. Various personal notices and sales opportunities appear without coherent context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Home Bakery
Acton
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Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Lovena Richardson
E FE LeVinesas
Fred Day
Wesley Harris
University of Toronto
P Witherspoon
Knox Coleg
Miss Leachman
RO Wansbrough
Ayton
Basdag
Roof McWailiams
F Roberts
Pro K Kelso
Georgina Laverty
van Thie Setasion
Wbaer van Het Dave
Herbert Hoover
Laundry Mill
Clara
Libby
Niagara Choice
Falcon
Hedlands Meat Lines
Smart
Chaice
NEW Peas
Monarch
Supreme Oc
Wellington
Aytmer Cheire
Neville Chamberlain
Tme
A. J. Vining
James Hureren
WF McEnery
Church of Canada
KE. M Marrow
M.A
PILD
Presbyterian Knox Church
J. L. Bennie
Willow Street
the Sabastin School
Prank Holmes
Acton Creamery
Rover Scouta
Dem
Exchange Wil Exchange
Victor
Free Press
Kipp
Browns Drug Store
Enquestnis
Bowman Horne
Gieorketown
Camilo
Hydek Hone
Bower Avenue
Oesstutt
Alice MacPherson
Brederick Street
Notich
Esetacela 'Sc
Medea
Hewitt Fortities
Jo A
Meniven
Micchies
PIRM
Uhede Distrigg
Liberal Commission
Clement Montreal
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