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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
6
A compact column highlights curious items from neighboring communities of interest to local readers. It notes happenings in nearby centers and summarizes notable events, emphasizing civic updates and social happenings across districts.
The Girls Lookout Club met with Misses Olive and Jean Given to plan a December bazaar at Mrs Harvey Norton’s home. Ruth Norton was home on Sunday. Alex Wright secured a position in Toronto. Mrs Gordon Sutherland and children Alan and Anne visited London, as did Helen Benton at her London home.
Mrs Allan Parsons returns to Bathurst New Brunswick after two months at home. Mr and Mrs C Weddell Yvonne and Jack visit Mr and Mrs Dwight Evans in Kitchener. Pte and Mrs G Schenk and two children move from Mr M Overland's to Acton where Schenk is employed. Goldwin Burt George Gregson and George Mack ship 21 head of P B Aberdeen Angus cattle to D Murray Fletcher Chatham.
The Nassagaweya S.S. No.7 notes a Friday reception for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howden after their marriage with well wishes, a wicker rocker gift, and songs. A later school event honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott with boudoir lamps, plus a winter program, radio gift, and notices of local activities.
Eden Mills United Church held anniversary services and withdrew services at Ebenezer United. Sacramental services will be observed at Ebenezer United Church next Susley morning. A number from the district attended the County Home Guard parade in Milton last Sunday. Pte Ernest G Wilson of the 11th Ambulance Corps visited Knatchbull over the weekend. Mr Charles McLaughlin of Brampton visited relatives in Nassagaweya last week.
In Rockwood the Young People's Union banquet at United Church drew about fifty attendees with guest speaker Mr. MacLean of Toronto and singer Miss Helen Currie of Hamilton. A Missionary and Maintenance Committee event at Guelph Presbytery featured Rev. G. Eadie speaking on his China work. Local folks recover from injuries, with Mrs. Miller improving at Guelph General Hospital and Mr. Gray nearing home from blood poisoning. Several Rockwood residents attended the Provincial Plowing Match in St Thomas, while a string of visitors from Rockwood and nearby towns were recorded over the weekend.
Friends of Mrs Thomas MacCathcart report she suffered a stroke Sunday evening while assisting with chores. Arch ie McLatchlin and daughter from Toronto spent Sunday with relatives. Mr and Mrs Stewart McDonald of Rochester visited weekend with D Stewart. Edw ard McDougall married in Toronto with T G Aitken attending. Mrs Usherwood of Everton visited the village. Special Women's Institute meeting heard vegetable project recipes and demonstrations. Several attended university services in Acton and supper. Russel Struthers of Preston visited with his parents. Mrs John Hall of Lucknow was a recent guest. Thomas Appleyard and family of Silver Creek visited. Mrs Albert Scanion spent days in Toronto and Brampton.
Henry Lewis Ritchley of Bronte sues Toronto Star and driver Thomas Brown over a highway collision near Freeman on October 19 1939. Burlington Youth Club plans a penny mile fundraiser November 2 for boys overseas. Burlington Woman's Institute grants first life membership to Jean Thomas. Cyril Stainer fractures wrist when a car skidded at the Guelph line CN R crossing. High School Board controversy over insurance agents and policy distribution ends with a failed motion to equally divide coverage among five local agents.
Ballinafad notices include Miss Margaret Smith of Eden Mulls spending a weekend with grandmother Mrs. M. Cole and several visitors from Toronto Boissevard Manitoba and Preston. A Women's Missionary Society meeting at Miss B Hills with Mrs. Vannatter presiding featured devotionals and talks on Christian Stewardship. Anniversary services are planned at Ballinafad United Church on November 3 with Rev. Ganier preaching and the Rockwood Male Quartette singing.
Mr and Mrs George Griffin and friends visited Cedarvale for a Halloween party at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin. The Cedarvale Women's Institute hosted a roast and party with best dressed awards and a program of songs recitations dances and music.
Premier King signals full debate on war effort when Parliament sits November 7. Defence Minister Ralston inspects trainee camps and praises recruits at Cornwall. Canada orders 6,000 skis for winter training and expands Commonwealth Air Training Plan personnel. New appointments include F R Phelan as Deputy Adjutant General and C F Constantine as District Officer Commanding. Hollanders to be trained in Stratford in January. Canada becomes the world’s third largest exporter. Munitions contracts total 13.70 million dollars for the week ending October 11.
The Senior Boys Class hosted a Friday social with games, dancing, and lunch prepared by Herb Drow and others. Organizers included Cliff Young Cal Rowles and Ken Hassard with Don Evans J McHugh and Jack Kentzer providing refreshments and preparations. Special guests Mr Malcolm Leitch and Mr G McKun attended as notable figures.
Vernon McCumber of Alliance Paper Mills broke his arm at work and was treated at Guelph Hospital. Forty Georgetown women joined a St John Ambulance course at the Legion Rooms. The Lioris Club met at McGhbon House with Mayor Joseph Gibbons among guests. A Brown anniversary gathering at Acton included several relatives. A silver tray was presented to the couple.
Auction advertising a 200 acre farm sale including horses pure bred Holsteins hogs and farm implements at Esquesing near Stewarttown. Sale scheduled for Friday November 8 at noon conducted by Frank Peich auctioneer. Also a help wanted notice targeting young wives to supply household necessities via Famlinex.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned until Tuesday November 5 at 5 PM for the collection of garbage and waste in Acton. Collections to be twice weekly and bidders must assume control of the municipal dumping ground. Details from the Clerk. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. c. FP Leatherland, Clerk, Acton October 21, 1940.
Anniversary events at United Church featured Rev H Kippen officiating both services with morning Presbyterian choir and evening local choir plus Eden Mills male quartet. A fowl supper at Town Hall drew a Hood attendance and a varied program by artists from nearby towns and Bloomsbury Literary Society play Henry's Mall Order Wife.
The Oak Vale club hosted an athletic night at Village Inn with visiting high school and central school champions in attendance. Mortis Hl Layton, from Kakanaale Hall Road, Toronto, faced trial for criminal negligence related to a fatal car crash involving Georgina Forbes and five others when returning home.
A church calendar lists at 11.00 a.m. Good News and 12.15 p.m. The Church School. At 7.00 p.m. A Slave's Triumph on Thursday October 31. 7.30 p.m. A Mine of Prayer follows. The November church anniversary is on November 17 with Rev. A. S. Orton leading and Emmanuel College Toronto involvement.
The Baptist Church under Pastor E G Baxter lists Sunday services at 1100 am and 1215 pm with church supper and school. Midweek events include prayer meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with times noted.
A jumbled Acton Free Press page shows mixed classifieds including for sale of furnaces, feathers, cows, pigs, and auction notices. Also listings for sales staff, graded work, employment ads, and municipal tender notices with names like James Sore Ison and Roy Hindley and addresses in Acton.
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