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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 22, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood Notes Show Readers’ Local Ties and Visits

Community snippet traces weekend visits among Toronto Dunnville Ospringe Acton and Guelph residents. Names include Mrs Garbutt, Fred Garbutt, Mr Jackson buying Teddy the driver, Osp Rings, Sumpan, McCullough family, and McCutcheon kin. Pallbearers listed among cousins.

Garbutt Toronto Fred Garbutt and Son Dunnville W. McHensie Dorothy Norman Osprings Margaret Sunter Myr W. J. Jackson Townlins Teddy W. HH. Hortop Minses Joasly Young Acton D. G. Robertson Purgus Mesarm Thoda McCutcheon Alvin McCutcheon T. D. McCutcheon Murdo McCutcheon Tom Mitchell James McCullough

Limehouse News Briefs From A Wet Weekend In Orono And Nearby

Local notes report Mayor John B. Moat and others attending Thankagiving events in Orono. Mentions of Miss Laura Tailby recovering from an ankle injury, Ernest Flannagan's return from hospital after a machinery accident, and Dr. Erle P. Boanes returning from a honeymoon tour. A Town Council meeting discusses Ontario Welles funding for Oakville. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Kitchener, Georgetown, and Bowmanville. family and social visits noted.

John B. Moat Mr. Moat Ballinaiad Orono Nancy Ann Brown John Atkinata New Orleans Ladies’ Aid W. N. MacDonald Detroit Milas Evelyn Holmatead Nojeurn England J. G. Pope Jean Duck Wlope Gadbury Erle P. Boanes Tire Wenk R. Purvis Roanoke Vinginia

Community Notices From Local District Church and Visitors

Obituary and social notes report Donald McKay's funeral with local attendees from Weyburn and nearby towns. Visits by Mrs English and family from Toronto to Mrs Campbell's home are noted along with several local residents visiting relatives. The United Church plans anniversary services on Sunday October 26.

Wey Weaddell Uiamilton Fwy Gendler Eden Milla Donald McKay Engilah Misa Nellio English Acton

Bell Telephone Installations Underway in Crews ons Corner

Local notes report Bell Telephone Co beginning installation of three telephones in Mr Charles Lambert's store this week. Ty ler attended Toronto weekend gala marking the Salvation Army’s fifty-ninth anniversary with major figures present. Arthur Melghies chaired the event with Mayor Glowart and Toronto Board of Control on the platform. Joseph Flavel and other prominent men spoke of the Army work led by Captain and Mrs Lordner of Montreal. Mrs Macdonald spent a day in town to support the proceedings. Friends of Mr Bridger and Mrs Mackintosh rejoice as they recover from a recent illness. Acton will lead next Sunday's services.

Bell Telephone Co Charles Lambert Tyler Toronto Galvation Udidpexea Arthur Melghies Glowart Bourd of Control of Joseph Flavel Amy Mra Lordner Montreal Fulers Macdonald Apent Bridger Mackintosh Acton

Milton area tale of visits and school news

Local residents and visitors from Woodstock Toronto and Stratford spent Thanksgiving and holidays with Milton families. Milton High School seniors Myrtle Turner W Castle and Mac Elsley entered Toronto University. Frank Y Wayden transfers to Beaverton telegraph ops. Sydney Page promoted to bank manager in Sudbury. An accident left Arthur Barton wounded in Milton while cleaning a loaded rifle.

J. H. Marlow Ittean Bobbie Woodstock Marion Gwyn Toronto J. Campbell Ed. Wedgean Churchil Mtort Palermo Mudrs Ells Churchill Hd. Wedgron Milton George Tumeé Geological Surney Ottawa Ming Hume Guelph Jr. McLennan Strostavilla Milton High School Toronto University Myrtle Turner W- Castle Mac Elsley Frank Y Wayden QO. N.Y Beaverton Sydney Page Milton Ranch Bank of Toronto North End B Sudmary Arthur Barton Alfred Barston

Guelph Presbytery Meets at United Church With Social Round

Assocational meeting of the Guelph Presbytery held at United Church Just Weodnelay. Mrs Panmore presided. Delegates from Erin, Barriell, Eden Malla and Kenover attended. The meeting included Thanksgiving remarks, musical numbers, and a Rockwood society refreshment after. Several local residents were noted in attendance and social visits followed.

Guelph United Church Rockwood Society John Little Andrew Little Rothwell Man Witte Dundalk Ywood P. Rothmel Eva Dolly Richardson Vineland Nhyrnra Malla Buffalo Wit Mra D. McMillan Theu Alexander Chesley Robert Croft Toronto Johnston Yewat Blycoo Murdo Munro Vernilton Miia Edna MM. Pearen Dundas Elvert Loggan Richard Watson Jus. Donk Suneday Bpeedhulde A. Peart Weaverton Minex Croft Myr Dims McLean Andy Weston Weel Ron Pattern Gims McGlown Beaverton Yous Patterson Misa Mira McCutcheon Torn Mra Runk Hall Ling Kramouu Horn John Bunter Thatcher Rookwood Everton Presbyterian Church Col Ycatora George ‘Gordon Wey Wayley Wm. Hodgkinson Wm. Parkinson Dearmley Thoms Alwuat Young Ld Horton

Community Notes and Visitors From the Parish Area

Ospringe Campbellville area residents host and visit relatives over the weekend. Families from Orton Guelph Toronto and Waterdown are mentioned with gatherings at Presbyterian Church and local homes. The article notes a funeral at St David's Church and a church organist appointment, plus Thanksgiving socializing and returning visits.

Local social notes and a street accident in Georgetown and Toronto

Mrs Bwalin and Mr Gould visit Mrs McCullough during holidays. Mrs Webster and Miss Dorothy with Master Gordon return from England after three months away. A. I. Feller party attends the funeral of Mrs A. H. Cooper in Delhi. Mr J A Garvin and others visit the Peller home in Powassan. Mrs W O Besney of Georgetown wins second in Erin Fair driving contest. potato race results noted. Mia Joan Lackey of Georgetown suffers a broken leg after being struck by a car on North Danforth Street Toronto. Car driven by John Oliver involved. Oakwood wedding details mention various attendees from Guernetta and surroundings.

Malay Ormemora Bwalin Gould Guelph Toronto Mia Joan Lackey Georgetown York Moupila John Oliver Laughton Boulevard Guoeata McRacerns Webster Oakwood Werd Howard Lillico Violet Webster A. J. O'Neill W. Dain Ray Watson George Page Maslaten J. Funner Mix Ruby Laird

Local residents report travels and health updates

A parade of home towns notices lists Erin Mw WB Austin returning from summer with the Murry Austins at Helburne and Mrs W J Young back from three months visiting Alberta and British Columbia. Other items note Mrs Duncan McKinnon in Toronto after a month with Dr. Groat, Mrs K P Vravinhow returning to Toronto, and Arthur L. Dreaken visiting Pickering College.

WB. Austin Murry Austin Helburne W. J. Young Alberta British Columbia Duncan McKinnon Toronto Groat K.P. ‘Vravin James Lang Arthur L. Dreaken Pickering College George Overlind Mra Wye Bushelma Han Lord Dufferin Yespital Grangeville Joft Cyril J. Worth John Nigeria West Africa Orth Chas Smith Annie Yarzwell Guelph General Hospital Edward Nodwell Thelma Joan Mins Noale ‘Thompson Peter Thompson Willsbury Cyril J. Forth Thas. Wf. Smith Thos. Workman Jamison Kitchener Robert Ashley Willsburg Mra. Jackson Orangeville Overland Advocate

Local Holiday News From Oshawa Area

Local observers note families visiting from Woodstock and Oriflag, with injuries from a Queen’s University trip accident and a car collision near Oshawa. Burglars entered Barkin’s barber shop on Wrent Street but fled after a tampered cash box and tobacco were found, leaving little missing.

Local residents visit over weekend and school exam results

Toronto doctor J G Lindsay and Mina Wilkinson of Brampton visited Bannockburn area over the weekend. The Bannockburn School September exam results list multiple students with marks across grades and several absences noted including Margarett Henderson and Clifford McDonald.

J. GC. Lindsay Toronto Mina J. Wilkinson Brampton Mann Bros Mra J. Alliston WN. Brown's F. Talbot Hotty Afra A. Arthurs Mann Bannockburn School Sr. Sr Art Watson Kelva Wiley Jr. TV Elmer Neavel Dotty Clarridge DL Crofts Anniy McCullough Margarett Henderson Narvey Bickenson Tom Dickenson McDonald Joe Henderson Mr Wendernzon Dim Wendertan Welen McDonald Alvey Gordon

Why WARN STRAW STACKS For Manure Conversion

A Department of Agriculture note from Ottawa discusses converting straw into manure using an ohemi cola method. It compares burning arraw and details mixtures, including 100 pounds ammonium sulphate and 160 pounds lime per tan, to produce a fertilizer after months of organic changes.

Dept. of Agriculture Ottawa

After Hours Time Use Shapes Your Future

The article argues that how young people spend after hours affects brain power and character. It contrasts reading crime stories with worthwhile books, warns against cheap amusements, and claims after hours choices influence career progress and personal development.

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