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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
10
Glen Williams Amateur Contest Highlights Tap Dancers
In Georgetown Lions Club event Violet South and Gertrude Cain performed as tap dancers from the Glen. Gertrude Cain won second prize in the Junior section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Lions Club
Glen
Violet South
Gertrude Cain
Gertrude
Barth
Harry Williams
Charles P. Beat
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
Erin Fair and Town Hall Festivities Honor Winter Pair
Friends and neighbors in Rockwood gathered at the Town Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Dan Winter on their recent marriage. A varied program featured readings, songs, and a desk presentation, with lunch and a dance afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Winter
Nellie Webb
Rockwood
T. A
Ross Anderson
Arnold Sinclair
Gordon Flasher
Harry Peavey
BE N. Sunter
Arnold Sunter
George Anderson
Ted Anderson
O. Locker
J. Cook
Elwood Penavoy
Myr
Clarence McCutcheon
Summerland
B. C
Robt. McCutcheon
Geo. Cook
Wenley
Wear
Vancouver
Victoria
Ida Tovell
Guelph
A. Kirkwood
Jean
Quelph
F. Brydon
Smith McCaulcheon
Erinmora Road
McCutcheon
Henry Mec
Cutcheon
H.R
Thos. McCutcheon
Chas. Williamson
D. G. Robertson
Carl Snider
Larry Reeves
Russell Brothers
Preston
Erin
Gev. E. Cook
Harold McEachern
Lorne Rayburn
Theos. G. Aitken
Dan Hindley
R. D Burrows
Women's Institute
B Wibon
Lainec
Ballinafad notes and church service at Guelph
Mr. Marry Shortill plans remodeling of his house with improvements. Rev. Mr. Aitken of Guelph led services in the United Church on Sunday in Foreman’s absence. Mrs. Barbara Soper picked peas from her garden on October 8. Mr. Dan Campbell remains innocent while displaying his horses at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Aitken
Guelph
United Church
Mr. Foreman
Barbara Soper
Dan Campbell
Rockwood Condolences and Local Notices Highlight Weekend
A veteran Rockwood resident, Mr Thas Clark, aged in his eighties, died after a heart attack on Tuesday. He leaves three sons and four daughters, with services at United Church and interment in Rockwood Cemetery. Also reported are club events, church meetings, and community notices from Guelph and area, including a Blue Water Bridge dedication coverage and local social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Guelph
D. Vine
Toronto
Prank Sen
Morrow
of. Acton
The
United Church
Rockwood Cemetery
Pred Hamilton
John Henderson
A J, Elliot
Robert Moore
Reyes
Chas. DuMeld
Baxter
Gordon Nelson
Sim McLean
Douglas
Wm. M. Nabb
Trans-Canada Airlines appoints George O Wakeham Traffic Manager
Trans-Canada Airlines announces the appointment of George O Wakeham as Traffic Manager with head offices in Montreal. Wakeham, a veteran wartime pilot, has served as Eastern Inspector of Civil Aviation for the Canadian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Canada Airlines
George O. Wakeham
Montreal
Wakeham
Police Chief Elected to Ontario Association Board
Chief of Police David Kerr elected to the Executive of the Police Association of Ontario at the convention in Toronto. In other news, six year old Shirley Tyrell was fatally hit in Kerr Street incident, and Muriel Cooke died from injuries sustained. a preliminary hearing set for Quentin Adkins on charges linked to the accident death. The inquest into Muriel Cooke’s death concluded with no jury finding of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kerr
Police Association of Ontario
Toronto
Muriel Cooke
Shirley Tyrell
Quentin Adkins
Hamilton Ieteriat
Mauraeuce Poraythe
Rhana
Mia
Laura
Imma
J. H. Brend
Council Chamber
Mra
Geo
Cooke
Herald Avenue
Kerr Street
Record Star
Milton News Highlights and Local Personal Movements
Ian Tickner visits from England to see friends in Milton while Mrs. Wm Hume and Miss Minn Hume journey to Ottawa for the winter. Families from Milton and nearby towns return from a motor trip west. The Canadian Club of Milton held a September banquet at Milton Inn with Mr W Gordon addressing youth issues. Willard of the Bank of Toronto leaves the teens branch for Stayner, noted for his town involvement and scouts and rifle club efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Tickner
England
Wm. Hume
Minn Hume
Ottawa
Rauansell King
Foronto
Chas
W. King
Milton
James MacLeroy
Guelph
Weat
W. ©. Gordon
Islington
Purity Flows Milla Co. Ltd
Ele Willard
Bank of Toronto
Willard
Mitton
Boy Scouts and Rife Club
Chrmptorn
Erin Dr H Gear in hospital care at Lorotto General
Report notes Erin Dr H Gear is undergoing treatment at Lorotto General Hospital. Jennie Hull returns home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs H Prinkum in Harriston. Arthur Brecken back in Sackville NE after visiting grandmother Mrs R Gea Overland. Friends of Joseph Benham recover from appendicitis and convalesce. CPR agent JF Anthony off duty due to health. Mr E Beatty in charge at Joend station in Guelph. A party at Mrs JH Cubson home celebrated Erin United Church tenth birthday with many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gear
Lorotto General Hospital
Jennie Hull
H. Prinkum
Harrinston
Arthur Brecken
Sackville
R. Gea
Joseph Benham
Community Holiday Visit List and Church Notes
Local residents and visitors from Toronto Brantford and Dundee gathered for holiday time at various cottages and homes. Mrs Gibbs hosted a United Church meeting while Erin Fair drew carloads from the village. No Presbyterian service next Sunday due to an anniversary observance in Creage town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Derrie
Youngread
Wm Millere
D Robertson
Toronto
Tom Packer
Sehcember
Thos Haines
Jaseph Scott
A Lane
Ted Morrow
Hobart Lane
Rolane
Greig and Gordon
Brantford
Gale
Mins Ivens
Harvey | Norton
Robt
Lane
Milas Gladys | Packer
John Lane
Dundak
Ladies of the United Church
Mram Gibbs
Severnal
Hunters
Erin Fair
Presbyterian Church
Crearge Town
Local Visitors and Holiday Visits Highlight Everton Rural Notes
Mr Charles Roth stays with his daughter Mrs James Hepburn while helping on a new house. Miss Helery Allen visited Aunt Mrs Walter Couling. Mr and Mrs Alex Martin of Woodstock visited. The Reed sisters attended a nephew's wedding. Recent visitors to Mr Ben Simons included Mr and Mrs Percy Hall and others. Exhibitors from the community included Irvine Jackson Thompson Stewart Geo Mack Colin Parker and Mrs George Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roth
Foronta
James Hepburn
Helery Allen
Fifth Line
Walter Couling
Alex, Martin
Woadstock
Puenday
Burlington Mayors Plans for Locust Street Lot and New Build
Burlington Mayor Geo Harris buys Locust Street lot from Smith estate beside Bates property and plans erection of a building next week. The 1998 town assessment roll was completed September 30. Dykstra of Burlington Hak er buys three Brant Street stores from Hapias estate and will use one for bakery upgrades. A stolen truck from Aldershot was recovered west of Brant Street. Prospects for cheap government loans for a Freeman reservoir are weak after Attorney General Gordon Conant’s Whitby speech noting no guaranteed Dominion funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Harris
Smith Eustate
Locust Stever
Bates
Assalar
Tex Race
TO My Dykstra
Gallagher Farms
Aldershot
Dundas “Highway
Brant Street
Nelson Township
Burlington
Freeman
Gordon Conant
Whitby
Ontario
The Anniversary Fowl Supper and Concert in Ald
A community event titled The Statin Bchool Anniversary Fowl Supper is planned for Monday October 17 from 6 to 8 pm, hosted by the Ladine organization, followed by a concert. The notice invites all to attend with welcoming emphasis.
Baptist Church Activity Schedule List
Worship at 11.00 am Sunday October 16 1938 at Herview. Sunday School classes 1200 neon. Tuesday 2:30 pm prayer meeting. Wednesday 7:30 pm prayer meeting. Welcoming all to the fellowship and services led by Pastor E G Baxtem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herview
Prayar
Auction notices and sales in Erin Township listings
An assortment of farm sales and notices including dairy cows and horses auction in Erin Township, listing items like cows work teams and yearlings. Also ads for real estate, household goods, and services with dates and contact notes.
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Glen Williams
Ospringe
B. D. Rachlin
Acton
Ballinafad
J. & Millar
Valley Round
M. McFadden
A Fennel
Europe
Helen Millar
Hockwood and Evertot
B.A. Sawyer
Caledonia
Orlando Jolifffe
Bost Howell
Surnla
Mitchel Hepburn
Murphy
Michigan
Canada
United States
Jean ‘Torrance
Simcoe
James
Clarence Lynch
Roy Guy
University of “Toronto
Bred Day
Hamilton
Ella Fiumiltan
Wesley Hharman
University of ‘Toronto
Lovenu Richardson
Kitchener
Mia J Ro Richardson
Vineland
Ro Oh Riechtrasch
Mn R. B. Richardson
Robert Bichen Vineland
RO Richardson
Womens Institute
Atkinson
Mati
Lawson
Revo
Pive Lawson
Muriel Moor
Gordon Minnwe
Co Campbell
Allan Ramsey
Harbor Beach
Mich
Max Milne
Doris Milne
OQ. A. c. Guelph
Wmna Murv
Jas. Roberts
Mrs. Milne
Oakville
Pallant’s
Mili. Street
Acton, Ontario
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Limehouse
Everton
Antien
Youny
Mussolini
KRNOM
KRAD
LOGAL
Acton and District
Acton Free Press
Royal Guelph's
Modern Theatre
Clark Morna Gable
Loy
Technicolor
Valley OF the Giants
Wayne Moors
Claire Trevor Frank McHugh
Alan Hale
Gharec
Ganda Acton
Presbyterian
Knox Churow
H. L. Brnnie
M. A
Manase
Willow Street
C Grier
Knox Church
Bonnie Fechter
Lanve
Frank Holmes
Vrais
Browns Pre Adore
Deak
Stailkman
Benes
Tay Keenan Fence Company
Oacen & and
Heck
Laver
Ourville
Jamon
Sayers
E.ord
Jas A. Dhotipeet
Jed
Poy
Hoy Hindley
Gray
Alotion Sale
Rhysale
Cien
Roy Hindley
Piote Loré
Campbell
Ern Township
Will Hou Se
W. F. Gray
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