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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
3
Local notes report a cold storage plant project on Brant Street on property once owned by O B Koring and a bungalon on Locust Street begun by Harry Wardell. The column also covers travel, small accidents, and multiple visits by residents from Toronto and Brampton, with brief social updates and Thanksgiving mentions.
Thanksgiving services were held with Reverend Gaider of Guelph officiating at the Presbyterian Church and a holy communion at St. John’s. An anniversary service took place at Churchill. Many holiday visitors from Toronto, Brampton, Dundas, Kitchener, Gimooe and Guelph attended. A large barn fire on Mr. George Weatherston’s farm caused injuries to his arm. The Rockwood Women’s Institute met at Oscar Ostrander’s home and a Thank Offering was held by the Presbyterian Church women’s society with Mrs. Gamble of Guelph as speaker.
The Presbyterian Church conducted anniversary services over Sunday and Monday with Dr. McIntyre of Newmarket delivering sermons to large congregations. A Monday evening program, with refreshments, followed a fine literary and musical program.
The Orewskons Corners service station 44 gets a full interior and exterior paint job, boosting its appearance for travelers. Reports note good road conditions and extensive construction nearby, with timber prices affecting locals as tourist traffic remains strong and residents express optimism about the outing. A social visit list mentions multiple Toronto and London residents staying with Mrs Bennett and Mr Carmell, and services are planned at the local church on Sunday.
Oakville brief mentions T A Mackpy and friends in York, Mrs Coell Freeman moving to Stoney Creek, Hugh Montgomery attending a funeral in Brighton, the Marlatt wedding at St Andrew's Church, Alwyn Moore transfer to Toronto Hawk, Councillor Lenny Sargant named Justice of the Peace, Mrs Floyd Chapman improving after surgery, Elizbeth Xavier Peathers tone engagement to Anson Cumming Forster, Ernest Flanagan crushed finger at Marlatt tannery sent to Toronto General Hospital, return home anticipated.
The Greenock School report lists students who passed all examinations with an average of sixty percent or more. Names include Irene Aitken Margaret Pascoe Thelma Morrison Evaline S Hooalg Lom e Nelson Eileen Johnston Wilma West Cyril Pascoe Margaret McPhail Erwin McKeown and others across grades with honors and teachers noted.
Churchill United Church marked its ninety third anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. John Little of Rockwood. A supper and entertainment followed, featuring the Churchill Orchestra, Mrs. Thompson, and various local speakers and performers. Attendance was strong, with compliments to the culinary efforts and diverse acts, including Mrs. Agnew’s travelogue on China. The event highlighted the church’s long history and community ties despite some absences among guests and officials.
Miss M. Cooke attended the Voncheru Convention in Guelph on Thursday and Friday then spent the week-end with friends at Laurel. Aukens and family from Toronto and Guelph residents were noted guests. Several locals visited relatives, and a heavy horse show tourney drew participants. The October ladies meeting of the Women’s Ynaticuts featured talks on community needs and a cookie contest winner.
Mrs T D McCutcheon spent a few days in Guelph visiting her sister Mrs Thompson. Mrs W McLean and sons Rosa and Murray visited friends here. Misses Margaret and Mary Royce of Toronto were home for the holiday. Mr and Mrs John Stewart and Billis jand Grace visited Yrienda in Hillabury on Sunday. Mr E McDougall returned from Erin where she visited at her son's home. Mrs Geo Loree and Miss Margaret Bunter, Mr Erritt and Herold Gunter spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Blanley Stewart. Rev W P Reynders visited his mother in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Local notes report the death of Hayes seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Hayes with funeral held at Glen Williams cemetery. W F Hunter injured when car jack slipped and car fell fracturing his collar bone. Jessie Marlo of Stewarttown visiting family. Mr and Mrs George Dickson move to Malin Street. A B A aperit with parents and Mrs Gimpkin planning Toronto move. Fall wheat crop looks splendid in the district.
Anniversary services will be held at Ebenewor United Church with RR A Pacey of Moorefield preaching. Morning service at 11 and evening at 7 40. Neighbors and relatives from Tottenham Knatchbull and Rockwood visit over weekend as farmers harvest potatoes and mangolds. A large attendance from Nuaawsigaweyu Presbyterian and Ebenevar United Church joined anniversary services and Monday banquet in Campbellville.
Milton thellar Warrin transferred between branches in Ottawa and Winnipeg visits. Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Vallary feature in social notes. Aims to report on community moves, farm incidents, and a baby prize at the Burlington Fair. Milton High School students gain entry to Toronto University.
Richard and Hugh debate parental control versus independence, noting legal age thresholds and responsibility. The chat turns to classroom leadership as the pair discuss fairness and the balance of responsibility with authority in youth and college life, ending with a light realization about new ideas.
Jack the shop keeper's assistant visits a dentist to collect money owed for a suit. While waiting, the dentist questions who has waited the longest. Jack claims his "buas" has waited longest, only to learn the bill has been outstanding for two years on his suit.
A Western paper notes the marriage of Willam Winter and Alberts Snow in a lighthearted notice. It playfully asks readers if they have ordered coal, adding a humorous local flair to the wedding report.
Church services at 11:00 a m with Knox Congregation for their anniversary. 12 30 p m Sunday School and Bible Class 7 00 p m Rev W J Hamplton from Monday 8 00 p m Young People Society Special opening meeting Mr A Maclaren from Qworgetown specialist in community gaming and stinging All welcome.
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