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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
3
Local readers are invited to catch up on happenings in nearby communities. The column highlights events, small notices, and points of interest that affect residents across areas, with quick summaries and community connection notes.
Mr and Mrs Goodson Appelbe moved into the village this week into the former Mrs J Wilson home. Miss Mary Jenkinson of Oakville visited at her mother Mrs Jenkinson Br on Sunday. Mr Ned Hodge is unable to work due to an arm infection. Mr F Charles bought a fine team of horses from Cecil Wilson Ashgrove. Robert Appelbe who bought Thompson farm on the sixth line has purchased a new team of horses.
Mr and Mrs H Fielding and family of Strabane spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs W H Hortop and family. Mr and Mrs H Hancock of Glengarry Williams spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L Hamilton. Mrs Gordon Herron, visiting Toronto, returned Tuesday. Mr Gordon Herron went down for her. Mr and Mrs W Hortop, Mr Harry and Miss Muriel spent Sunday in Blair visiting his brothers. Mrs E Herron and Mr and Mrs J F Herron and daughters spent Sunday at Palgrove with Mr and Mrs J Taylor. Mrs D F Robertson has returned to her son’s home after London visit. We are glad to hear Mrs J Lille and Master Earl Barber are improving in Guelph Hospital.
The Young People’s Association hosted a social evening at Mr Ross Argo’s. Mr Ross and Miss A Argo visited Toronto to see their ill mother Mrs Cowan. Rev Gandier and others joined Toronto friends. A United Women’s Missionary Society meeting in Rockwood Church drew a large turnout with Miss McLennan recounting twenty eight years in China. The new Norman Lee barn nears completion. Mr and Mrs Wright visited Erin to see Mrs Wright who broke her hip and returned home from Durham Hospital after treatment.
OPRINGE reports many locals attended Knox Church anniversary services in Acton on Sunday. News notes include visits between residents, a Women’s Institute meeting with thirty five attendees, thanks letters read for sprays, and plans for a Guelph Children’s Shelter shower and West relief donations. A “Wicker Weaving” demonstration delighted members, with refreshments served afterward.
Bannockburn Misses Anna and Jean Lindsay of Toronto visited at the home over the week end. Mrs. John Moffat and Limle Moffat of Richmond Hill were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A T Mann last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Talbot and Betty and Mrs. A Arthurs of Toronto visited Mann Bros on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs W Martin of Inglewood visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Gage on Sunday. Mr Mann left for Portland last week after visiting at his home here for a few days.
Mr Jerry Taylor visited Toronto while Mrs OBrien of Rockwood met Miss Cripps. Week end visitors at Mr Tyler included Philipton of Toronto Low of Hamilton Dean andson and Pitman of Millken. Tyler and J Bennett hosted guests in Toronto. Church service drew a nice crowd with Mr Scarrow leading. next Sunday Capt and Mrs Polton of Georgetown will be in charge.
Limehouse hosts Dominion clean contagious abortion test for Holstein herd. Women’s Institute meets at Mrs. Gowdy’s with Acton guests. programme features sketches, a Mother play, a flag talk, and an Institute chorus. Miss Agnes Brooks wedding shower with gifts. church charity drive for the West. Local visitors, fairs results, and community gatherings noted with social hours and dancing.
Neighbors honor newlyweds Sims McLean at Nel Maclean home with music, toasts, games, and a serenade. The Presbyterian Women host meetings and plan a December tea, while the Rockwood Bible Society and Young People rally activities are noted. A Chilliwack wedding, funeral of Isaac Theaker, and church anniversary events are listed alongside local moves and visitors.
Mrs A Buntle returns home after a week with friends in Brampton and Georgetown. Mrs Blake Vannatter and Rev Mr Waddell visited friends in Kitchener. Mr and Mrs Bert Rogers spent Sunday with friends at Wasaga Beach. Mrs Peter Ferguson went to Kitchener to be with her mother Mrs Fraser who died last Thursday. Messrs Peter Duncan and Fred Ferguson attended Fraser funeral in Kitchener. Alfred Soper is bedridden for several days. Nasssa Campbell and team of horses ran away cutting clover. knee fracture and minor bruises. Max and Mrs Mann of Hamilton visited Mrs Large. Mr and Mrs Harry Shortill and Mr Arch McEnery visited friends at Hornby.
Mr and Mrs John D Hood and son Jim of Niagara Falls visited Georgetown friends. Ottawa visitors Dr Campbell Laidlaw and Mrs Laidlaw spent time with Rev Dr and Miss McColl. London residents Mr and Mrs Howard Mitchell visited. Misses Chapman Thornhill guests of the Brown sisters. Mrs Edith Scott, Gordon RN, and Toronto residents visited Georgetown. Mrs Thos Grieve mourns her mother in Wembley England and community extends sympathy. Rev A L Howard to lecture on Church Doctrine at Knox College this autumn and winter. About 30 Holy Cross men attended Holy Name Rally. about 3000 participated in Hamilton.
Burlington residents shared Thanksgiving visits with friends in Bowmanville Dunnville Joliet and Chicago while others attended the Century of Progress Fair. Miss Morrine visited Joliet sister Mrs Wheeler. Mrs Page returned from New York after two weeks. Stan Peart slowed by a ladder mishap fracturing an arm. A deer sighting near Bethune farm was noted with tracks leading to the brush.
Mrs Geo C Gibson has recovered from an operation at Hamilton Hospital and friends celebrate her return. Engagement announced for Helen Charlotte Landy Grout to John Kilner Kennish of Oakville set for October 28 at St Jude's Church. Mrs Rev Geo Aikens spoke at a Women's Missionary Society meeting in Lusk Hall on Tuesday. Tea hosted for Miss Helen Isabel Hillmer before her wedding. Visitors include Mrs R J Edmunds of Ottawa with the Chowns. J Craig of London, England visiting the Harrises. Oakville Legion members attended the Tremorial unveiling at Long Branch. Rev J H elected to Halton Educational Association Executive. Chief of Police David Kerr attended the Police Association of Ontario meeting in Toronto.
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