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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

4

Lake district visitors fill weekend at local cottage

Mr. and Mrs. A Hall and family with Mrs. Hogg of Toronto spent the weekend at the cottage. Mr. and Mrs. W Mill with Miss Helen and Mrs. Robert Storey of Toronto spent Sunday at the old home. Miss Ivena and Miss Bruce of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. W Gale at the cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Mummery of Toronto stayed at the cottage with Mr. Guthrie and Tom Ford, joined by Mr. Doughty and Miss A Pord. Miss Peay Smothurat of Erin was home for Sunday. Mr. Russell Thompson of Orangeville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Mullere and Gladys.

Mra. A. Hall and Family What Mra. Hogg Toronto W. Mill Misa Helen Mra Robert Storey Mian Ivena and Milas Hruce W. Gale Mummery Mra. Guthrie Tom Ford Doughty Mixs A. Pord Mia Peay Smothurat Erin Russell ‘Phompaon Orangeville Wim. Mullere Gladys

Rockwood Death Touches Local Community

Mrs. John M. Dyer of Rockwood dies, with Rev Overend conducting services at United Church. Sympathy extended to the Dyer family as weekend church events and visits from neighbors are noted. Several attendees traveled from Rockwood and nearby areas to Knox Church in Acton for anniversary services.

Mich John M. Dyer Dyer Overend Georgtown Ie United Church Rockwood Knox Church Acton United Church Hamilton Min Lovens Richardson Kitchener Robert Michan Vine Min Dorin Milne O.ac Chielph Gordon Poranta W. Patterson Rochenter Nbyairn Owenther O Potlas Park

Glen Williams and Henry Harrell Tragic Accidents Reported

A man named Glen Williams fell through a trap door at a barn and was found unconscious on the cement stage. He died later at Queen’s General Hospital of a skull fracture and crushed ribs. Henry Harrell, a local resident, died after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held in Glen Williams and Den Williams churches as hunters in the area drew bitter criticism for crop and livestock damage.

Marth Bara Quelph Gener Hospital R T Paul Georgetown Barth Henry Harrell William Glen Willims

Local Playhouse Echoes in Small Town New Year

The group staged Pionect Hospitality at SS New Guelph last Friday night and plans a repeat at Tart Swink in the near future. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Toi Aitken and several locals. Community members attended services and a funeral while tradesman activity kept sales busy amid fine weather.

SS New Guelph Eschowl Kites Church Actan Toi Aitken T Meutcheon Muni McCutcheon Smith Cutcheon Ada Ecclestone Beaclestone Rodokeptoo Thirteen Wars Ag Reg Hindley David Stewart Sama Gen Rennick Milton Frank Hurren

Community Notes From Burns Presbyterian Service

A large Burns congregation enjoyed a special evening service held at Burns Presbyterian Church by the choir. Mrs Cadus McChegor spent the holiday weekend at her home Richards Landing and will stay through the week due to her brother’s critical condition. Miss M. Waterman visited her father Canon Waterman in Ottawa where he recently underwent a pan operation and is under treatment at Ottawa Hospital.

George Pearce Homer Pearce Eureka Kanswa Chas Oldfield Calnary Alta Burns Presbyterian Church Mins Cadus McChegor Tle Richards Landing Imeas

Oakville Plans Move On School, Post Office Projects

Oakville advances for a new household science and manual training room at Gus ville High School with approval from Ontario deputy minister. bids invited for a government post office building in Oakville district near the lake as the area reflects light fruit yields and harvest activity in mid October.

Gusville High School Duncan McArthur Onterio Oakville Chuartep Bo Markes Crnad Rapids

Unclear Record About Purvin Purvis Death and Trial

Fragmentary report details a 1804 incident involving Will Purvin of Laumberton Minnesota, noting a death by heart attack and an apparent reference to a Purvis convicted of murder who escaped hangman’s noose. The text is garbled and incomplete.

Will Purvin Laumberton Minn Purvis Ering

Local Social Roundup From Ballinapad Area

The piece notes Monday gatherings behind Mrs May and others at Latile Current Mr Henty of Barks Hlla and Mr Cook of Sundridge, plus a funeral visitation for friends. It records visits by Mrs Mant and Mr Sherret and family, and a Sunday stop by Mr Wabert Cale Dis at the Culp residence.

Mm Bronk Etinnle Wiiter Mra May Ab Latile Mr Henty Barks Hlla Cook Sundridge Viniborn Soper Aml Sherret Familly Toy Darke Pantilton Vinitlom Wabert Cale

Unclear OCR note from Ghorge Towns area wedding and crime

Fragmented text describes a marriage event with names and places as well as a separate crime incident involving a drunk young woman and a man accused of debt dispute. The garbled prose mentions sponsors, streets, and local locations including Water Street and Gregory Theatre.

Burlington 60 on Monday morning town council weighs fire truck

Five Brigade called to a chilly tie at Burlington Bakery lot. Thanksgiving bowling drew about thirty locals as Walter Large suffers a right hand injury from a wheelbarrow incident. Welfare moves plan benefit for new pet goats. Cobourg police arrest Walter DeCeer on fraud charc and he faces charges in town. Town delays purchase of a new fire truck, keeping the old pumper for repair.

Five Brigade Burlington Bowlin Areea Che Tridge Biggin Walter Large Gayger Welfare Department Harve Uekete Cobourg Artrabt Walter DeCeer Smith Chavet le

Hughes 8 Cleaver M P Meets Halton Rural Couriers

Hughes and Cleaver MP meet Halton Rural Mail Couriers at George Bridle home on the 17th. Members praise Cleaver for support and discuss courier foundation with Government plans. Meeting notes goodwill and upcoming events for the group and branch.

Halton Rural Mail Couriers George Bridle Treenad Hualiens Acmich Iughes Otenver Halton Cleaver Thy Central Board Chickmere Yen Dean Wellington Pinston Macxinery Tibera Cay Nesverbet Pwo Mare

Community notices and moves in Eden Mills area

Local residents report teacher appointments and moves as well as church and social events. Announcements include Mrs Kidd’s death in Burwash and condolences to the Kidd family, plus moves of Mr and Mrs McAlpine and Mr and Mrs D MacDougall.

The Need oof the tour and Bible studies schedule

Community notice lists events at the Canara ACTON church with readings and prayers. Includes a youth event led by Mrs. Adamson, a Bible study note, and announcements for midweek services and worship hours.

Hunday Ootomeard Church Barvine Bubisott J Adamon

Prealyterian Church Event Notes

Fragmentary OCR shows a church program listing events and times such as a 700 pm session and visit. Mentions Monad Monkton Manse Willow and Watton with unclear names and dates. overall unreadable.

Acton Enask Monkton Manse

Community Church Schedule Noted for Week

The notice lists Tuesday Bible school at 1:00 pm, Wednesday prayer meeting at 1:30 pm, and a welcome event for AN. Names appear garbled but indicate church events and times.

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