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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
4
Nasawageya Women’s Institute Meets at Mrs Freeman Home
The Nasawageya Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs A Freeman’s home with Vice President Mrs Harold Blaby presiding. The agenda included a devotional, roll call, a banana cake recipe, and a demonstration on paper flowers before closing with Mizpah benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasawageya Women’s Institute
A. Freeman
Harold Blaby
Harold Elsley
Oakville Theft and Local Sports Notes Highlight Evening
Thieves damaged Oakville High School property during Sunday night in a theft incident. Jack Cassidy, last year’s lalt junior hockey star, visited town and may try out with the intermediates. Hugh Cassidy, who played with Oakville seniors, has moved to Durham. The R C G Huttman Construction Co won a $10 000 contract to lay an intake pipe extension. A two car collision west of Oakville led to GL H Reid of Erie PA facing court for reckless driving. David Ford of Oakville, age 62, received life membership at a county Grange banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Jack Cassidy
Hugh
Durham
R. C G. Huttman Construction Co
HH. Reid
Erie
Pennsylvania
Trafalgar
David Ford
Oalkville
Star
Everton Literary Society Meets in Community War Hall
The Everton Literacy group convened Wednesday with President in chair. They approved last meeting minutes and planned a November 6 open night. Program featured readings, singing, debates, and a duette. Officers listed include Will Jackson and Dorothy Church. Young People Society met later, with prayers, verse, and a paper on prayer. Various local visitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton Literary Society
Ainging
Muriel Wartop
Bert Robertson
Duncan Kingsbury
Dorothy Church
Alex. Kingsbury
Muriel Hartop
Lori McCutcheon
Anne Jackson
Eleanor Alton
Will Jackson
Kitchener
J. P. McLeod
Ruth Robertson
Eddie Maude
Lillian Robertson
Frank Reed
Toronto
Everton Young People's Society
Malcolm McLeod
Faythro Vong Panple
Jetter
Muriel Wortop
Matt
Eleanor
Alton
Qilas Nose Currie Ty
Walter Couling
Johnston
Acton
Mills
Evelyn
Norman Robertson
Phyllis
George Young
Lloyd Robertson
Lars
McDouoe
Mable
Bladhe
Wallace
Jack
Iye
J. Bellski
Buffalo
Campbelleville Social Notes From Wingham And Toronto Visits
Mrs Norman Geddes of Wingham visits her aunt Miss Anna McCurdy in Campbelleville. Holiday visitors include Crawford Mahon of Kitchener, Mary Moore of Toronto, Omer Van Bickle of Toronto, Ravin family of Toronto, Mavia Merden of Toronto, Bert Perris of Ingersoll, and locals George Zedel Bert Steer Geo Walker and Adeline Brown. Pageant attendees from Milton and Nassagawoya and illness news of Mrs Wm Elliott and Miss Jenny McMillan. Mr A McPhee and Jack Elliot travel to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Geddes
Wingham
Anna McCurdy
Crawford Mahon
Kitchener
Mary Moore
Toronto
Omer van Bickle
Mrs. Ravin
R. C. Menzhos
Mavia Merden
OSPRINGE Hosts Various Visiting Guests and Local Events
Saturday guests included Mr John Aitken and family of Weston with Miss M Aitken Max Sutcliffe and others from Toronto Guelph visitors Mrs Brydon and daughter Jean Dan McLean led Erin Burns Ilene church anniversary services at Burns Erin and Acton Mr and Mrs Sumter and McLean family joined Thanksgiving visits from Guelph Yda Tovell Erin spent time with her mother Mrs S McLean A Locker family attended Ebenezer United Church fowl supper and supplied orchestra music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aitken
0. Aitken
Weston
M. Aitken
Max Sutcliffe
Drummond
Verner
Toronto
Mm. A. Kirkwood
Jean
Guelph
Brydon
D. Stewart
Mira
Mra. A. Locker and Family
Messrs. Rows
George Anderson
Ebenezer United Church
Golden anniversary sparks village greetings and visits
Mr and Mrs John Marshall celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on the 21st and receive congratulations from distant friends and schoolmates. Ottawa’s Mrs AYIL Scott and son Harry, Beaton’s Mrs M I Akins and Toronto’s R B Scott also visited.
Limehouse Community Notes and County Socials
A lively Limehouse weekend with Junior Worm’s Institute at Milton, Thanksgiving services, and a Presbyterian social. Reports mention the Acton Georgetown anniversary drive, new postmaster appointment, plowing matches, and neighborhood improvements including road grading and a planned skating rink.
Church Friends Bid Farewell in Warm Tribute
A community farewell notes long service of Mr and Mrs Johnson with church offices and choir involvement. Autograph quilt and purse offered as token of appreciation. Other local visitors and residents are mentioned with brief travel and visit updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Johnson
Boar
Johnson
Women'sssociation
Evelyn
Community Fe
Harold
Wilfred
Dordéthy
Ufe
Burlington Fire Douses Vacant Property Near Clarks Avenue
In Burlington a fire crew battled a grasp fire on a vacant lot near Clarks Avenue on Thursday afternoon. The Gazette notes local residents including Rt. Rev. L. W. B. Croughall and Mrs. Boughall were guests at a rectory event Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Avenue
L. W. B. Croughall
Niagara
Boughall
Iast
St. Luke's Church
M&y
Ella Cotter
D. Hyslop
Hugh Cleaver
EL Humphrey
N. Crawford
Hyslop
Yyull's Lake
Peterborough
John McN
Nelson Township
Hamilton General Hospital
Jean Wyslop
Burlington Avenue
Ontario Street
Girls of Macdonald Institute
Guelph
Shylock Question Sparks Sunday School Moment
Willie asks who Shylock is in a school scene as dialogue highlights parental guidance about growing up. The exchange touches on religious education and the idea that wealth alone does not define virtue.
Residents and Repairs Highlight Town News
Erin and Mrs Grundy are away visiting Theasalon and Manitoulin Island. Miss Maude Weaver visits the Grundy home in Oshawa. James Sanders of Emerson and Mrs Pred Foy of Grand Forks stay with Jean Sanders and his brothers. Town Hall resurfacing with asphalt shingles completes, improving appearance and heating. Archibald Sanders killed a copper snake on the sidewalk Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grundy
Theasalon
Manitoulin Island
Maude Weaver
Oshawa
Canon
Weaver
James Sanders
Emerson, Man
Pred Foy
Grand Yorks
Dakota
Jean Sanders
Banders Gras
Archibald Sanders
Ballinafad and Area Socials and Visitors Update
Mr John Harding visited over the holiday with Blmcoe friends. George Matthews and Mary McKeown of Toronto were eastern on Saturday at Mrs Ford's home in Omagh. Kentner family spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Arch. Kentner. Gertrude Dale of Georgetown visited aunt Mrs Soper Friday. The late Richard Shortill’s auction in progress with fair prices. Joseph Soper traveled to Preston to visit Cecil and J Dewey Soper from Winnipeg and attended conventions in Toronto and Ottawa. Peacock School closed this week due to measles epidemic. Rev. Woreman preached anniversary services at Hornby United Church. Rev. Ayr led services at Melville Church, Caledon. Foreman family spent a few days in Hamilton. Cecil Soper and Mrs Soper visited Preston. J Soper and Mrs Barbara Soper returned home. Mrs John Melktechnig attended Mills Kirk’s wedding in Toronto. Nev and Mrs Aitken of Goldstone visited district last week. Additional Neighborhood News on Fare Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cntendad
Miss Ivens
Messrs. Jno, N
Will Newton
Caledonia
United Church Publishing House
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Evans
Jarvis
United Churches
Acton
Georgetown
Ammys
Fred Shelbourne
Limehouse
John Harding
Blmcoe
George Matthews
Mary McKeown
Toronto
Ford
Omagh
Arch. Kentner
Gertrude Dale
Soper
Richard Shortill
Joseph Soper
Preston
Cecil
Hiy
J. Dewey Soper
Winnipeg
Minn
Ottawa
Peacock School
Mr. Woreman
Hornby United Church
Mr. Ayr
Melville Church
Caledon
Foreman
Hamilton
Cecil Soper
J. Soper
Barbara Soper
Barbara Sopyr
John Melktechnig
Mills Kirk
House Cleaning Items and Prices Listed
A fragmented catalog lists cleaning items such as pillow coverings rugs and lace table cloths with per square yard pricing. It mentions general workmanship and service quality and shows stray figures and symbols from the old listing.
Pioneer Equipment Co. Established 1923
Pioneer Equipment Co located at 19 Woolwich Street Guelph Ontario traces its origins to 1923 offering industrial and farming equipment within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Equipment CO
Woolwich St. Guelph, Ont
Evolution of Spiritual Life at Sunday services
Church schedule lists 11:00 a.m. sermon by the Minister on The Evolution of Spiritual Life. 12:15 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Class. 7:00 p.m. minister speaks on Thought as Sculptor. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Young People’s League. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Unity Men's Club. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Hour. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Bppeople's League
Unity Men's Club
Bunday
Presb
Canada
Yev
Gibson
Knox Church
Mitchell
Our Old Home Church
Nolte
Y. BP. Guild
Europe
Italy
Lottie Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Everton
Campbellville
Ospringe
Eden Mylls
John Marshall
Ayil Scott
Harry Scott
Marshall
M. I. Akins
Beaton
R. BB. Scott
Ross Argo
Utth Gordon’ Moore
L. Moore
Ladies’ Aid
The
A. Gilbertson
United Church Mission Band
Tany
Maricaral Mino
St. Joseph's Hospital
Harold Wilson
James Tolton
Aileen Reid
Wilda Gilbertson
Ebenever
Stephenson and Family
Gleehouse
Mia
Joseph Abbott
Ww. J. Lowrie
Wennle
Worm's Institute
Milton
Newton
St. Johns
N. B
Girls Lookout Club
Iveth
Georgetown Young People’s Society
Lulso
Yeubel
Jonathan Nellson
Exquesing
Arthur Weasley Benton
J. Ritchie Benton
Misa Charlotte Nellson
R. W. Johnson
Frank Benton
Post Office Department
Abbott
J. L. MecGowan
Schomberg
Jos. McGowan
E. Drown
Kingsville
S. Gowdy
North Day
R. S
Olive Marshall
Geo. Y. Stephenson
WM. Gowdy
Olive Marshal
Mgr
Wm. Yarding
Ming
Bearman
Wyre
Batchawann Bay
Sault Ste. Marie
Cooney
M. Sutherland
Mr. Andrews
Barrie
Miss Sutherland
Boston
Doughty
St. Thomas
Afra
Gordon Meredith
Lucas
A. Meredith
Burlington
Shylock
Willie
Erin
Ballinafad
Spotless Cleaners Mill
Hallowe’en
Bebe
G. B
B. M. Cherries
Clark's
Woralseo
Acton Hockey Club
Seven Milegradius
P. O. Cox
Ord
Hollywood
Mm A.T. Brown
Church News
Church of Canada
E. M. Morrow
Hower Avenue
Presbyterian
HL L. Bennie
Willow Street
Baptist Church
E.G. Daxter
Thomas
HH. N. Farmer
Nolmes
Acay
Mill Street
J. A. Smith
Yousework
Brampton
Eli Crawford
Th. R. No
Ines
Xame
J. M. McDonald
McCaig
Lott
Rin
Bramona
Telephone
Rockwood
Aul
John Water
Jamie Limehouse
Annia Johnson
Mics GB
Stephenson
Oddfellows’ Wall
AML
Mason & Risch
Church Street
Hn, Farmer, Clerik
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