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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
2
Local readers are invited to explore items about surrounding centres and communities. The column highlights notable happenings, upcoming events, and community interests across the region for broader awareness.
The Girls Lookout Club met with Misses Olive and Jean Given on Saturday afternoon to plan a December bazaar to be held at Mrs. Harvey Norton's home. Ruth Norton was home Sunday. Alex Wright has a new job in Toronto. Mrs. Gordon Sutherland and children Alan and Anne visited London for the weekend. Helen Benton spent the weekend at home in London.
Mrs Allan Parsons returns to Bathurst following a two month stay at home. Mr and Mrs C Weddell with Yvonne and Jack visited Dwight Evans at Kitchener last Sunday. Richard Fines remains seriously ill with pneumonia, friends fearing for recovery. Pte and Mrs G Schenk and two children moved to Acton after leasing rooms from M Overland. Pte Schenk now employed there. Goldwin Burt George Gregson and George Mack shipped 21 head of Aberdeen Angus cattle to D Murray Fletcher at Chatham.
The Nassagaweya school reports weddings and neighbors’ greetings for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howden and Mr. and Mrs. Robt Scott. A series of gifts, addresses, and a boudoir lamp presentation mark departures, with choir songs and seasonal diversions noted along with local events and a costume invitation.
Eden Mills United Church held anniversary services that were withdrawn at Ebenezer United. Sacramental services will be observed at Ebenezer United Church next Susley morning. Many locals traveled to Milton for the County Home Guard parade. Pte. Ernest G. Wilson of Guelph, in training at London, visited relatives at Knatchbull over the weekend. Mr. Charles McLaughlin of Brampton visited relatives and friends in Nassagaweya last week.
In Rockwood the Young People's Union banquet at the United Church drew about fifty. Guest speaker Mr. MacLean of Toronto and song leader Miss Helen Currie of Hamilton attended. A Missionary and Maintenance Committee meeting at the Guelph Presbytery United Church featured Rev. G. Eadie who spoke on his North Henan China work.
Mrs Thomas MacCathcart suffered a stroke Sunday evening while helping with chores. Archie McLatchlin and daughter of Toronto visited relatives here including D B McKinnon and Stewart McDonald in Rochester. Edward McDougall wed in Toronto with Aitken and Robertson families present. Mae Underhill of Hamilton injured in a fall at work but in serious condition. Mrs Usherwood of Everton visited. Mrs HE OR McCutcheon spent the weekend with son TD McCutcheon in Everton. Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs Altekn. demonstrations on vegetables were shared. Attendees joined Presbyterian services at Acton. Russell Struthers of Preston visited. Mrs John Hall of Lucknow visited relatives. Thomas Appleyard and family of Silver Creek spent Sunday with Leslie Webb. Mrs Albert Scanlon visited Toronto and Brampton recently.
Henry Lewis Ritchley of Bronte sues the Toronto Star and driver Thomas Brown over a collision on October 19 1939 near Freeman. The Burlington Young Men's Club plans a penny mile fundraiser November 2 for boys overseas. A Burlington Women’s Institute grants its first life membership to Jean Thomas. Cyril Stainer suffers a right wrist fracture after a car crash near the Guelph line at the CN R crossing. High School Board debate centers on insurance agents and policy division among local agents.
Miss Margaret Smith of Eden Mulls visited her grandmother Mrs. Cole over the weekend. Toronto visitors called at Mr Wyhe and Mrs Soper hosted guests from Roussevaid and Preston. The Women's Missionary Society met at Miss B Hills with Mrs Vannatter presiding and a talk on Christian Stewardship. Anniversary services are planned at Ballinafad United Church on November 3 with Rev. Ganier and the Rockwood Male Quartet.
A Cedarvale social notes account describes a community Halloween party hosted by the Cedarvale Women’s Institute on October 2 with residents and guests from nearby towns in attendance. Awards praised attendees for costumes including Best Dressed Lady and Man, plus a program of music recitals and dancing.
Premier King signals full debate on war effort when Parliament sits on November 7 and 8. Defence Minister Ralston praises trainee camp at Cornwall. The Canadian Army orders 6,000 skis for winter training. several key army appointments announced. more R A P officers arrive for Commonwealth Air Training Plan. first group of air crew graduates at Trenton. Hollanders to be trained in Stratford in January. Canada surpasses Germany as the world’s third-largest exporter due to efficient industry. contracts by Munitions and Supply total $13.7 million for week ending October 11.
The Y Club hosted a mixed social Friday evening organized by Cliff Young Cal Rowles and Ken Hassard. Games danced and lunch served by Herb Drow Sam Brunelle Vic Masters Rien Veldimuis. Special guests included Mr Malcolm Leitch and Mr G MecKen. A series of Saturday Night Socials was planned to occur weekly with about fifteen couples in attendance.
Vernon McCumber of Alliance Paper Mills broke his arm in a fall and was taken to Guelph Hospital where the break was set. Forty Georgetown women joined the St John Ambulance Course at the Legion Rooms. the First Aid class will run six weeks. The Lions Club held a semi monthly dinner at McGhie Hobson House with Mayor Joseph Gibbons among guests greeting out‑of‑towns. A family wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs N A Brown at Acton on October 4 was celebrated. attendees included Mrs James Brown and Mr and Mrs DO HE Landsay. a handsome silver tray was presented to the couple.
Auction notice lists 200 acre farm with horses pure bred Holsteins hogs implements and feed. Sale by J N Feuddell Lot 13 Seventh Line Esquesing near Stewarttown on Friday November 8 at noon. Auctioneer Frank Peich. Also helps wanted female young wives to sell household necessities for extra money through FPAMILEX at 510 St Clement Montreal.
Tenders are invited by the Acton clerk for garbage and waste collection in the Village of Acton. Proposals due Tuesday November 5 at 5 PM DST. Work includes twice weekly collection and management of the municipal dumping ground. Lowest tender not guaranteed.
Anniversary services were held in Eden Mills with Rev. H Kippen in charge. Special music by the Presbyterian choir and local groups followed a fowl supper at the Town Hall. A play Henrys Mall Order Wife and a National Anthem finale capped a profitable anniversary season with various visitors and community events noted.
Oak Veile Athletic Night hosted by the Latins Club at the Village Inn featured guest athletes Mortis Hl Laptea from Mh Schoob and Ue Central School. In Toronto, Mortis Hl Laptea faced trial on Friday for criminal negligence connected to a fatal car crash that killed Georgina Forbes and five other children as the Forbes car neared their home driveway.
At 11.00 a.m. Good News program follows by 12.15 p.m. Church School. Evening program at 7.00 p.m. features A Slave's Triumph on Thursday October 31. 7.30 p.m. A Mine of Prayer. November 17 marks the church anniversary with another Crus t Preacher the Rev A S Orton S T OM Emmanuel College Toronto.
The Baptist Church led by Pastor E. G. Baxter lists Sunday worship at 11:00 am with communion at 12:15 pm Church School. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:40 pm and Tuesday session at 8:30 am are also noted.
A jumble of classified items includes farm and livestock for sale two Yorkshire sows and chunks and work hosses pots and feathers. Also a sale of real estate furniture livestock with auction details and a job listing for a salesgirl. Tender notices request bids for town hall toilet accommodation carpentry work.
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