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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
3
Glen Williams Tap Dancers Shine At Georgetown Contest
In Georgetown Lions Club amateur contest Violet South and Gertrude Cain performed tap steps. Gertrude Cain won second prize in the Junior section. The Barth family visited relatives up north over the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Lions Club
Glen
Violet South
Gertrude Cain
Gertrude
Barth
Harry Williams
Charles P. Beat
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
Quetober
John Haines
Winter Wedding Honored by Rockwood Friends and Neighbors
Friends and neighbors gathered at Rockwood Town Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Dan Winter on their recent marriage. A walnut writing desk was presented. speakers and musicians entertained, followed by lunch and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Winter
Nellie Webb
Rockwood
T. A
Ross Anderson
Arnold Sinclair
Gordon Fisher
Harry Peavey
B. N. Sunter
Arnold Sunter
George Anderson
Ted Anderson
O. Locker
J. Cook
Elwood Peavey
Clarence McCutcheon
Summerland
B. C
Robt. McCutcheon
Geo. Cook
Wenley
Wear
Vancouver
Victoria
Ida Tovell
Vettes-Clough
Guelph
A. Kirkwood
Jean
Cuelph
Emmora
McCutcheon
Henry Mec
Cutcheon
H.R
Thos. McCutcheon
Chas. Williamson
Quelph
D. G. Robertson
Carl Snider
Larry Reeves
Russell Brothers
Preston
Erin
Qgev
E. Cook
Harold McEachern
Lorne Rayburn
Thos. G. Aitken
Dan Hindley
R. D Burrows
Women's Institute
Wm H Robertson
Mary Campbell
Lorena Jacker
A. Curtis
Local Notices and Oddments From Ballinafad
Ballinafad reports Mr. Marry Shortill remodelling his house and pursuing improvements. Rev. Mr. Aitken from Guelph led services at the United Church in Foreman’s absence. Mrs. Barbara Soper harvested garden peas on October 8. Mr. Dan Campbell faced an innocent misstep while displaying his horse at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Shortill
Mr. Aitken
Guelph
United Church
Mr. Foreman
Barbara Soper
Dan Campbell
Death of Rockwood resident Thas Clark noted in Rockwood
Obituary announces the death of Thas Clark of Guelph following a heart attack. Survived by three sons James Toronto and William Henry London, and two daughters Mrs Maud Rockwood and Mrs Eileen Guelph among others. Service conducted at United Church. interment Rockwood Cemetery. Also reports club picnics, church meetings, and community notices across Rockwood and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Thas, Clark
Guelph
Clark
Bramosa Township
James
Toronto
Henry
London
Henry Maud
Eileen
D. Vine
Prank Sen
Morrow
Acton
United Church
Rockwood Cemetery
Pred Hamilton
John Henderson
A J. Elliot
Robert Moore
Reyes
Chas. DuMeld
Baxter
Gordon
Wakeham Named Traffic Manager for Trans-Canada Airlines
George O Wakeham has been appointed general traffic manager of Trans-Canada Airlines with head offices in Montreal. The former war time pilot and long time Eastern Inspector of Civil Aviation for Canada now leads the airline's traffic operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Canada Airlines
George O. Wakeham
Montreal
Wakeham
Police Chief Kerr elected to Ontario association leadership
At a Toronto convention Chief of Police David Kerr was elected to the Executive of the Police Association of Ontario. He was en route home after attending the funeral of Muriel Cooke, a six year old struck by a car on Kerr Street, who later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kerr
Police Association of Ontario
Toronto
Muriel Cooke
Shirley Tyrell
Quentin Adkins
Hamilton Ieeteriat
Agasses
Mauraeuce Poraythe
Rhana
Mra
Laura Simma
J. H. Stead
Comet Chamber
Geo
Cooke
Hernia Avenue
Kerr Street
Record Star
Milton area notices and club meeting highlights recount local visits
Ian Tickner visits from England to see friends. Mrs Hume and Miss Hume go to Ottawa for the winter. King and MacLeroy families return from a motor trip west. The Canadian Club of Milton held a September banquet at Milton Inn with W Gordon of Islington speaking on Youth and Their Problems. Willard transfers to Stayner Bank of Toronto. his town work spurred Boy Scout and Rifle Club efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Tickner
England
Wm. Hume
Minn Hume
Ottawa
Mm. Rauansell King
Foronto
Chas
W. King
Milton
James MacLeroy
Guelph
Weat
Peo
Milton Inn
W. ©. Gordon
Islington
Purity Flows Milla Co. Ltd
Ele Willard
Bank of Toronto
Stayner
Willard
Mitton
Boy Scouts and Rifle Club
Chrmptorn
Local Notes and Health Updates From Area Residents
Erin Dr H Gear is ill and under treatment at Corate General Hospital. Mrs Jennie Hull returns home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs H Prinkum in Harrinston. Mr Arthur Brecken returns to Sackville NB after visiting his grandmother Mrs R Gea Overland. Friends of Joseph Benham, who had appendicitis, are glad he is convalescing. Mr JF Anthony CPR agent is off duty due to health issues. Mr E Beatty of Guelph leads at Joend station. A party at Mrs Joe Cubsans marks Erin United Church tenth birthday with many attendees. Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gear
Lcorarte General Hospital
Jennie Hull
H. Prinkum
Harrinston
Arthur Brecken
Sackville
R. Gea
Joseph Benham
Local Visitors and Community Notes Share Holiday Week
LIMEHOUSE Mr and Mrs D Derrie and family visited Mr Wm Militere. Toronto visitors stay at cottages of Mr o and Mre A Hil and family and Mr Tom Packer. Neighbors include Mr and Mrs Thos Haines, Mr and Mrs Joseph Scott, Mr o and Mrs A Lane and family, Mr Ted Morrow, Mr Hobart Lane and Mrs Ro Lane. Brantford guests Mr and Mrs Greig and Gordon visited Mr and Mrs Gale and Miss Ivens. Gladys Packer visited John Lane of Dundak for the holiday. United Church ladies held a business meeting at Mrs Gibbs’s home. Monday's mild weather drew hunters to the neighborhood. Erin Fair drew several village carloads. No Presbyterian service next Sunday for the anniversary at Crearge town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockwood and Evertot Branch Bible Society
Presbyterian Church
George Gordon
George H. Pearen
Ghas. H. Harris
John’s Church Iu
B.A. Sawyer
Caledonia
Orlando Jollilte
Toronto
United Church
Bost Howell
Surnla
Mitchel Hepburn
Governor Murphy
Michigan
Canada
United States
D Derrie
Youngread
Wm Militere
D Robertson
Fanily
Tom Packer
Sehcember
Thos Haines
Jaseph Scott
A Lane
Ted Morrow
Hobart Lane
Ro Lane
Greig and
Gordon
Brantford
Gale
Mins Ivens
Harvey | Norton
Robt
Lane
Milas
Gladys Packer
John Lane
Dundak
the United Church
Mram Gibbs
Erin Fair
Crearge Town
Local Visits and Holiday Gatherings Across Several Homes
Mr Charles Roth of Foronta stays with daughter Mrs James Hepburn while working on a new house. Miss Helery Allen visits her aunt Mrs Walter Couling. Mr and Mrs Alex Martin of Woodstock spend the weekend at the noted home with relatives. The bride and groom return with their aunts for the holiday. Numerous local families host friends and relatives over the weekend and holiday period. Several exhibitors from the community include 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
Toronto
Charles Head
Pennie
Weston
Oand
W. Hend
W Sutton
W Usherwood
Tharis Mack
Burlington transfers and development plans spark local chatter
Burlington Mayor Geo Harris buys a Locust Street lot next to the Bates property and plans erecting a new structure next week. The 1998 town assessment roll was completed September 30, showing a $4000 rise in assessments, potentially raising the tax rate. Dykstra of Burlington buys three stores on Brant Street, plans a bakery with modern plant. A truck stolen from Galway Farms Aldershot was recovered west of Brant Street and found by a Nelson Township farmer who alerted police. Prospectus for cheap government loans for a Freeman reservoir is deemed unlikely after Attorney General Gordon Conant said Ontario will not guarantee Dominion loans to municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Harris
Smith Eustate
Locust Stever
Bates
Assalar
Tex Race
Dykstra
Burlington Haker
Mas
Hapismnas
Brant Strest
Freeman
Gordon Conant
Whitby
Ontario
Gaschie
Statin School Anniversary Fowl Supper Oct 17
An anniversary fowl supper is planned at Statin School on Monday October 17 from 6 to 8 pm followed by a concert. Admission details note the event welcomes all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statin School
Baptist Church Acton Rev Baxtew Pastor SUNDAY WORSHIP OCT 16 1938
The notice advertises Baptist Church Acton led by Rev E G Baxter with 11 00 am worship on Sunday October 16 1938. It mentions Sunday School classes at 12 00 noon and a prayer meeting welcoming all, with midweek events on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herview
Prayar
Wanted ads and notices from early classifieds page
A collage of small advertisements lists sale items, rentals, and notices. Items include tablets for stomach issues, household goods for sale, a farm for sale with details in Concession 7 Nanakuerge, and an auction of dairy cows and horses in Erin Township with a cash sale on October 17 1938. The page also features a dog reward notice and a warning notice about hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsea Campbell
Erin Township
Will
Hedse
T.B
W. PF. Gray
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