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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
4
Neighborhood brief highlights various local centers and surrounding communities with details on happenings and community interests. Readers gain quick insights into events, meetings, and notable items across areas.
A notice recounts visits among Clarkson and Streetsville residents linked to Sidney and Richard Parsons and Joe Russell. A 50 year old man named Cowley Bronte was committed for trial on a serious August offence against two young girls. Mr and Mrs L J Mattle celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with family.
Rev Somerville of Eden Mills preached anniversary sermons at Barrie Hul United Church Sunday. Rev Robinson of Barrie Hall led Ebenezer United Church service last Sunday morning. Anniversary services set for Ebenezer next Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Rev Hunt of Hispeler will preach morning and Rev Kelly of Lowville evening. Ernest Wilson of Norval visited relatives at Knatchbull Sunday. Edith Dent of Weston visited Nassagaweye relatives last week. Mr and Mrs John Marshall celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Monday. We wish them many happy returns.
The Rockwood and Everton Branch of the Bible Society held a Friday evening meeting at the Presbyterian Church basement chaired by George Gordon. Rev W J Taylor led prayer, with minutes read by George Pearen and collectors appointed for the fall canvass.
Eden Mills Reverend Robertson led United Church services in the absence of Somerville who conducted anniversary services at Barrie Hill Church. Miss Margaret Mino visited Acton. Mrs Gordon McPhail stayed with son George McPhail in Winona. Knox College minister Boles led Presbyterian service. Area residents attended Caledonia ploughing match. Winfield family from London visited George McApine home. Gladys Dallen of Weston visited N Lee home.
The Dublin Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Wm. McIntyre’s home on October 17 at 2 30 with President Mrs. McDougall presiding. Delegates and demonstrations on Home Economics, clothing, feeding the family, recipes, and crafts were featured along with greetings from visiting institute leaders and a closing national anthem.
Roy Alton of Vancouver visits Burlington with his parents on Hager Avenue. John Goodram injures the second finger at Dominion Foundry in Framilton. Eisle Dittmar returns home after a visit with Wiles Lila Prescott in Appleby. EL Williamson celebrates his 80th birthday, a longtime resident since 1573 on a Wilbur Alton farm. William Lillycrop, possibly Halton County’s oldest voter, votes at Nelson Village hall. Deputy Game Warden J A Griffiths sustains a shoulder fracture when his horse bucks him against a post while ploughing near his home.
Ongoing weekend visits feature Mr. and Mrs. Al McLaughlin of Villeburg with Wa McKenzie and others in the region. Attendees include Miss Ada Currie at a Historical Society event in Hillibur y. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Brydos home with plans for a Guelph drama and readings by Mrs. McKinnon and Mrs. T McKinnon.
Mr and Mrs Richard Piney return to their home after several years at Scoreguard Sask. Alvin Root of Rockwood Ghirey Watson and family Acton F Gnyder and family Norwich George Criffin, with Mr and Mrs. Currie visit Toronto. Mrs Currie recovering from operation at Women's College Hospital Toronto and plans to spend winter there. Mrs George Nunn and Mrs Frank Henning of Detroit visit with W R Bingham and relatives.
Miss Alma Robertson of Toronto spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. D A Robertson. Margaret Robertson of Kitchen er visited with her mother and brother Mrs D A Robertson and Donald. A number from this section attended the ploughing match at Caledonia. A. and W. Bessey and families visited Mr and Mrs H Near on Sunday. Miss Hose Currie, staying with Mrs L Cheyne, returned to Everton recently. Master Bi Cheyne spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Booth at Caledon. A chimney fire at Mrs Mary Barbour's home on Saturday caused alarm but was brought under control despite high winds.
Firemen battled a Sunday blaze in an old William Girect building. Knox Presbyterian Church marked another anniversary with fine weather large crowds and strong sermons. The ONeill cement block building got a new front and interior remodel for a restaurant set to open this month. Motorists complain about cans being removed from libraries while cars park in town. Rev Henry Adam Cook aged 85 formerly Georgetown Methodist pastor died September 7 in Taber Alberta. Engagement announced between Mary Margaret Lyons Georgetown and G W Emerson McKinney Brampton son of W J McKinney and the late Mrs McKinney.
Oakville residents welcome former hockey players Sut Gutellive and Hilton Swayze as recruits return. Deputations alert Trafalgar Township on fire protection costs and Parks Board about rink roof replacement valued at about 2000 dollars. Mary Moore’s milk bottle mishap precedes car crash on Colborne Street. Lloyd Ronald departs for Kirkland Lake to take a new post. J A Fleming of Oakville wins Kingston Royal Military College obstacle race. Walter Bull attends Mary Bull’s wedding in Brantford with Mrs Bull as matron of honor.
A reflection on values showing that wealth cannot purchase conscience respect or inner peace. Wealth and possessions may impress others but do not guarantee happiness or moral standing, urging readers to count blessings money cannot buy.
Crandon Hawley and Helen Gregory, guests at a house party, search a tiny island for Captain Kidd’s treasure. After Crandon sprains his ankle, Helen cares for him, bands his ankle, and organizes help. He confesses love, and she eloquently reassures him wealth isn’t the true prize as they return to shore.
A joint Canadian pamphlet from the National Research Council and the Dominion Department of Agriculture details wax plucking for poultry. It covers waxing preparation, coating, plucking, wax reuse, and related steps, aiming to simplify home and farm dressing with affordable equipment.
Overheard chatter on the tram recalls a man named Joe whose health has deteriorated. The exchange notes he is "gone as thin as a whippet" and that doctors have treated him with scorn for several months, reflecting a common urban notion of illness and neglect.
Pioneer Equipment Co in Westwich Bt. Guelph Ont offers electric, coal and wood stoves, coal oil and gasoline appliances, electric hot plates, and a wide range of used and reconditioned stoves. They provide repairs for all makes, accept old stoves as part payment, with flexible terms and a claim to save money. Established 1923.
The church lists a full week of services starting with 11 00 p m The Minister on a subject titled A National Dorology Additional talks at 12 16 p m Sunday School and Bible Class at 7 00 p m The evening service is withdrawn Congregation to worship with Knox Presbyterian Church for anniversary Tuesday features Young People's League at 8 00 p m and Unity Men's Club at 8 00 p m Wednesday event planned by Unity Men's Club.
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