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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

10

Neighborhood Institute Meeting In Clarridge Home

Women’s Institute held a well attended meeting at Mr. A. G. Clarridge’s home with a enjoyable musical program. Performances by Mrs. Dobbie Mrs. Laura Millar Miss Margaret Brown Dorothy Carridge and others received praise. Addresses by district officers and several local visitors noted social updates and community changes nearby.

Women's Institute A. G. Clarridge Dobbie Laura Millar Margaret Brown Dorothy Betty Carridge Joan Orr Cartwright Merry

Anniversary services mark Nassagaweya church event

In Ebenezer United Church Nassagaweya last Sunday, Rev John Littte from Rockwood delivered inspiring sermons to a packed congregation despite bad weather. Special music by Ebenezer Choir and Duff's Church Morriston heightened the services. A Monday banquet and entertainment drew a large crowd despite damp conditions, hosted by the Whonezer Church ladies. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Stokes of Campbellville and Mr and Mrs Wm Diamond of Guelph visiting relatives. Council met to discuss business and accounts, noting a dry crop outlook as harvest nears.

Ebenezer United Church John Littte Rockwood Ebenezer Duff's Church Morriston Whonezer Church Mos Alien Adama Torgalo Scnatchbull George Stokes Campbellville Knatchbull Bir Wm.Diamond Guelph Nassageweya Nassagaweya Crookville Monihy

Notable Visitors and Local News From Town

Ad Miro and others visit Owen and Mon treal residents while families and friends travel between Ottawa Napanee and Toronto. Widespread social activities include church talks by YP League in Manny, a minor accident at John Wapshott’s home, and Georgetown Bushy Men’s Association gathering with progressive euchre prizes.

Ad Miro J. W. Iennedy Owen Found Winssted Bird Ballantine Montreal J. W. Dann J. Richardson Rog. Poulis Herald

Local news roundup from Brock Wood area and church events

Mr James Lynch went to Guelph for minor operations and returned home Friday. Mrs Kathleen Miles returned from St Joseph’s Hospital with him. The funeral of Mr Thomas Talbot drew large crowds. services were held at the Church of Our Lady and burial followed at Guelph. A Girls Mission Circle illustrated feature on Mary Slessor and missionary work in Africa was well received, with Edith Royce in charge and Gordon Scott contributing a solo. Sunday services at the Stone Church were large. United Church attendance varied. Upcoming events include a church service shift at Eden Mills, a school building opening by the Rockwood Trustees, and the annual Krakosa Plowing Match on November 6 guided by Roy Grummatt. Recurring visitors and local residents are noted, with several from Georgetown and Toronto.

Jnst James Lynch Guelph Win Miles Kathleen St. Joseph's Church of Our Laidy Oustic Joseph Gahin Mini Gahan Oriffen Eramosa Girls’ Mission Circle of The United Church Nev. W. Taylor Mary Slessor Calabar Africa Ching Edith Royce Gordoncott Branioua Stone Church C. L. Poole V. D Acton Presbyterian Church N Instituta Wm. Cordgp Urs AG. Sauries Georgetown George Lawrence, Jr Toronto J. Money Welland Aldous Mian Kadi MM. Penton Dunya Coll Kelly Johnston Wowat Bmeor - Abtr Worn Frank Awecks

Everton and Guelph Residents Gather for Institute Meeting

Everton Mian Lucy Asherwood visited friends in Guelph last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jackson and others visited neighbors on Sunday. The Everton Women's Institute met at Mrs. John Alton’s home with Mrs. Peavey presiding. The event drew strong attendance despite frigid weather. Mili Woolner from Guelph gave a fine address followed by a solid program.

Mian Lucy Asherwood Guelph W. J. Jackson Town Inc W. Dwan- Aton Eramosa Wilt Robertson Quelph Road T. D. McCutshoon Robert Waterloo Everton Women's Institute John Alton Pea

St Davids Church Prayer Meeting Held At Mahon Home

The regular prayer meeting of St. David's Church will be held at the home of Mrs. John Mahon Thursday evening. Men and children are expected to attend and the event marks a return after two weeks away from Chatham. Ub. David's Church invites attendees to the Ebenezer anniversary wind sing event held last Sunday and Monday.

St. David's Church John Mahon John McPhail Visi Chatham Ebenezer Ub. David's Church Eden Mills Presbyterian Church G. A. Elvoy Int Int Guelph Ahd Wim Lloyd Crawford James Erwin Mra Win J. Bell N. ‘Yo Milne Gurllile

Community Notes From Limehouse and Surrounding Areas

Several residents visit Toronto and Georgetown events are noted. Dennis Thu is ill with typhoid but faces a rapid recovery. Campaign canvassing by a Tim Fare Parad representative appears in the village. Mrs. Elizabeth Kitching celebrates her 82nd birthday in Nassagawoyn and Limcouss with many friends sending best wishes.

Aukerman Toronto Limehouta Agnew Mresbytery Georgetown Grant Elizabeth Kitching Nassaga

Local Notes and Upcoming Theatre Opening

Residents from Winnipeg and Nelson and visiting families share recent week happenings. World champion Rob Pearce toured town visiting the Pearce family. Theatre construction progresses with planned openings on November 7 and 4. A damage claim of 5000 dollars arises from a New Street accident involving Kathleen Broom's death. A Brant Street gardener reports a peanut plant with over a dozen peanuts. Clergy from Vancouver and Toronto spent days with their Burlington avenue kin.

Chas Nelson Avenue John Payn Brant Avenue Montreal Kathleen Broom New Street Robert Lily Broom Hurlington Edward Mr. Button Hamilton John Gall Brant Street Guyette G. A. Wilton D. D Vancouver Home Missions Biitish Columbia A. A. Wilson Toronto J. A. Wilson Burlington Avenuo Cgzetto

Milton Mf, John McIntosh visit notes and local updates

Local brief recounts Milton resident John McIntosh visiting his son in San Diego and planning to winter there. Waster returns from a ten week trip to Vancouver and several American cities. Miss Mary Nivaz begins duties at Ontario Agricultural College laboratory in Guelph. Talton Liberal Conservative Association names John Y. Mo iomium of Milton as successor to Archie McGibbon. Sheriff G C Brown will forward recommendations to government. Miss Minnie Mara of Gangon, Ont. dies in auto crash near Woodstock. Mayor Maxted recovering after scaffolding collapse at Princes Theatres. Two year old Yrotteln hatters from Millon produce 8,107 Tos milk with 350.97 lbs butter per day.

John McIntosh Yomby Ett San Dora Cal W. Waster Vancouver Chicago Misa Mary Nivaz Palermo Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Iwiknirt Fust lReformor

Oakville Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Visits

Rev Fy Shaughnessy remains seriously ill at the family home on Colborne Street. Mrs A T Harris hosted a delightful shower for Miss Lillian Hitchcox on Wednesday. Miss J M Krug injured in Toronto and recovering at Tavistock, expected back for November school duties. Rev TF McTain preached in Tillsonburg on Sunday for the United Church anniversary. Winklelock Row row finishes two cottages on the old evaporator site. Mrs W Dolmage of Goulse, Manitoba visiting nephew W A Albertson. Mrs Albertson, Win Anderson of Seattle visiting Klanister W K Leggatt, pleased with Oakville area. A Johnstone returns to O N 2 station after honeymoon in New York and Washington, resides in Hamilton, commutes by Oakville. Large wedding at Trinity United Church Toronto featuring Dr John Weatherill of Oakville.

Fy. Shaughnessy Colborne Street A. T. Harris Misa Lillan Hitchcox Misa J. M. Krug Toronto Tavistock Tf, McTain Tillsonburg Hunday Young Tik Ontario Uinkelock Mrow Oakville Trinity United Church John ¥. Weatherill Dentlat Éitar

What to the Work of the United Church

Church services led by Minister Rev C L Poole BD at Willow Street Parsonage. Scheduled 11:00 a m service titled What to the Work of the United Church. Sunday School and Bible Classes at noon. Evening program at 7:00 p m with a poem by the Minister titled Healing Up Through the Face of Jesus Christ. Monday 1:25 p m meeting of Combined Societies and election of Officers of Taxi Boys. Everybody welcome.

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Knox Church Adverts at Acton and Nearby Notices

Small advertisements list events at Knox Church Acton including services at 11 and 2:40, Youth offerings, Women’s Aid talk by Mrs Hallantyne of Toronto, Men’s Bible Club, and a Widows’ Party. Arion Baptist Church details include 11 am and 7 pm services, Sunday School, N Y P O Thursday prayer services, and YMCA activities. Also notices about book subscriptions, sales ads for apples and furthers, and lost parasol, plus rental and sale items, livestock, and an auction.

Spechdler Hallantyne Toronto Widlows

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