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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
3
Local readers follow stories about various centers and communities of interest in the area. The column highlights neighborhood programs, events, and civic updates affecting residents across districts.
A quiet wedding united Miss Florence Edna McBride and Mr. Normin Scam at Grace United Church Brampton on Saturday October 6. Bridesmaid was Miss Margaret McBride. groomsman was Mr Leslie Icam. After a brief honeymoon, the couple reside on Main Street.
The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society chaired by Mrs. J E Pearen met in the church Sunday school for prayers and a report on the Eden Mills sectional meeting. The Rockwood and Everton Bible Society executive convened with Rev John Little leading prayer and collectors appointed for fall work. The Young People's Society spotlighted Miss Elsie Gordon and Rev J C Cochranes Trails and Tales of the Northland. The WCTU program featured readings and songs with Bible lessons and prayers. Holy Communion observed at St Johns Church. Rockwood Women's Institute to meet in the church basement with Eden Mills Institute expected. Many visitors from Buffalo Toronto Dundas and Simcoe. A frost reported on Sunday morning along the Valley Road.
Two local deaths mark a period of mourning in Nas sagaweya and Brookville. Mrs Levi Elsley of Brookville died after an operation at Guelph General Hospital on October 9. John H Anderson of lot 23 concession 5 near Knatchbull died October 16 from heart trouble. Burial for Elsley was in Ebenezer Cemetery with services led by Rev Somerville, Rev Gandler, and Rev Jones. Community sympathy expressed for both families. Earlier, Mr and Mrs W F Darby and son visited Campbellville. Eden Mills United Church holds anniversary services next Sunday affecting Ebenezer United Church.
The October gathering of the Women's Institute met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. James Duffield's home with eighteen members. President Mrs. D G Robertson led the session in secretary illness, with Miss Nellie Aitken reading minutes. Read letters thanked for fruit and flowers. Remarks credited Mrs. George Young and Mrs. R S McCutcheon for department work. Roll call offered remedies for colds and poisons. A fruit and vegetable shower was planned for the Children's Shelter in Guelph, with donations left at the store. A quilt for a recent bride was on display. Mrs. E Barber gave current events, and Miss Mary Campbell spoke on Why Be a Parent. The month’s motto centered on helping others. Mrs. J Duffield presented a paper on Relief and others discussed related efforts. Victrola selections brightened the afternoon, ending with a Name Contest won by Mrs. George Young and a dainty lunch.
The last fair of the season in Woodbridge saw Mark Given win first prize in three classes with his span of high steppers. The piece notes 16 first prizes this year along with seconds and thirds. It also mentions local developments including John N. Newton preparing to reopen a gravel pit and Township Council plans to gravel roads. Also updates on new house construction, harvest yields of mangolds and potatoes, and weekend motoring.
Fragmentary text notes a discussion on how the will and line relate, suggesting a principle of alignment or inevitability between intent and outcome. The snippet provides no clear names, dates, or events to anchor a full report or identify people or places.
Eden Mills report notes the Women’s Institute gathering at Mrs. N. Marshall’s on Thursday evening. Marie Gilbertson suffered a fracture to her arm above the elbow after a fall on the way home. A Sunday visit from friends in Toronto occurred with Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall.
Miss Myrtle Airdrie returns home from Toronto on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Burlingham come back from Sault Ste Marie after a week with relatives. Mr Tyler visited Toronto on Sunday and attended Salvation Army Congress. Mr William Tuck sold his farm and plans to move near Fergus by January 1. Church service at 11 00 and Sunday School at 10 00. Both services led by Salvation Army officers from Georgetown.
Miss Marjorie Mackenzie completes course at Kingston General Hospital. Engagement announced between Francis Irene Tost and Harold Cedric Wheeler with wedding planned October 20. Jersey cow Brampton Viola Radiator records 11169 pounds milk and 489 pounds fat in 365 days. Juvenile Court Judge McKveen in town for trespass and property damage cases. six more to appear. Quiet wedding at Trinity College Chapel in Toronto unites Ida Wilkinson and Harpin Beaumont with Provost Cosgrave officiating.
An old man asks about the game as a group of boys in the park plan a playful match named Youngster Cricket. The boy explains Canada versus Africa, noting they will wash faces instead of blocking them.
A compact aphorism urging purity as strength and trust as the basis for leadership. It emphasizes that clear personal integrity attracts followers and that rightful ambition begins with righteousness.
12 00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class 1100 a m Rev G F N Atkinson B A of Carlisle 700 p m Service withdrawn on account of Knox Church Anniversary Tuesday 8 00 p m Young People s League Citizenship meeting with Mr George R Poole in charge Everybody welcome
Miss Helen Robertson visits from Whitby Ladies' College for Thanksgiving holidays. Mrs F W Templin returns from Kingston Ontario. Town Clerk J J Hobson recovering after surgery at Hamilton General Hospital. Mrs Tracy Freeman recovering after surgery. Earl Connelly hurt hand at basket factory. progressing well at home. Fire at truck near Brant Inn. firemen respond. Rev W C Riddiford named Justice of the Peace for Burlington district per Order-in-Council dated the 2nd.
Mr M Campbell spent the weekend visiting friends in Kirkland Lake. Anniversary services were held at Melville Church Caledon with many attendees. Ballinafad United Church had no service while Rev Waddell conducted a service on Sunday October 7 ahead of his 77th birthday on October 12. The congregation presented him with a hymnary. Potato digging is the current activity and a good crop is reported.
Anniversary services were held at St. David's Church in Campbellville with Rev. Thomson of Toronto in charge and a choir performance by St. David's, assisted by Mrs. Rev. C. G. Jones who sang solos. An old-fashioned tea meeting followed and was a success. Several local residents and visitors were mentioned visiting or traveling in the region.
A Milton column reports George Brownridge delivering a 2 lb 2 oz Noxall potato to The Champions Office. Adam D. Sproat is Milton’s new Tax Collector earning 150 dollars plus a 3 percent back taxes commission. Town notes include a car collision on Martin Street with no injuries, engagement announcements for Annie May Amos, and a Gordon Home case about two fatherless boys needing funds to join their father in England. Provincial Constable Cookman reports the father in Liverpool, funds needed to send boys home, and Milton Council approves covering expected costs.
A traffic crash near Palermo on September 26 nets F Michaels Tor onto a $10 fine plus $26 costs for negligent driving. Oakville horsemen win major prizes at the Esquesing Fall Fair with Allan MacKay taking the steeplechase and his horses Companion and Grand Princess placing second and third in the flat race won by G E Morden. George G. Coote M P visits his niece Mrs D G Wiggins in Macleod Alberta. A fire destroys an old unoccupied stucco house on Lower Middle Road Trafalgar. A Board of Education motion opposes granting beer sale authority to Oakville House. In Georgetown Fair, Jack Miller and Claire Laimg place second in horseshoe, A Morden wins the mile open. A 12 year old, Bob Burford, evades danger after slipping from the scow used in harbor dredging operations.
Old bones yield fat, glycerine, lubricants, and handles from shin and marrow. Ground bone powder becomes bone manure and bone meal for farming, with wide uses including sugar and salt refinings and case hardening steel. The odor is strong but not harmful. asthmatics may find relief from working in such atmospheres.
A credited aphorism notes that talent without energy is like a steam engine without steam and warns that indifference to effort leads to incapacity despite wisdom. It frames labor as essential to apply knowledge.
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