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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
4
Acton residents and visitors share news of travels, church services, and a Busy week in the village. Families celebrate a wedding in Guelph while Miss Richardson ties the knot in Norfolk Street United Church. a Boy’s Own Mission circus, school openings, and an exhibition trek to Toronto color the scene with community life.
In Eden Mills one Tuesday a successful corm roast at Mr Oilbertson s home raised spirits with music and hot corn and pie. The United Church Ladies Auxiliary met to paint church interior decorations while friends wish Mrs Fulton a speedy recovery. Visitors from Chand Rapids and Toronto joined local congregations for services at Edgewood Park led by Rev M C Gandier.
Mr and Mrs N Sanderson move to his father's residence on the mountain. Miss Norma Signter engaged as teacher at the tenth line school. Mr and Mrs N Clarke move to Roger's quarries on the mountain. Quarries busy, aiding local employment. Several minor accidents at Roger's quarry with machinist Jax Munroe injuring thumb. Townsend reunion draws attendees at Stanley Park, Yirth. Exhibition Oils week attracting residents. Miss Lyons returns as fifth Mae rehool teacher after West trip. Mr and Mrs Duckett visit from Wyandotte. Moe Chuicy and family return to home. Halton Merlo Co plans to resume operations in September. I J Stringer injures ankle from fall at A Bolton's barn. Sapaski's foot crushed by rock at Hurat's quarry. Georgina Youn spends time at Long Branch. Ireland party returns from Cledon East, now at Rutledge gravel pit. Davidge family relocates to Toronto. Salvation Army holds open air meeting on Main Street.
Social items mention Miss Emily Young of Acton visiting Miss Muriel Mortep and families including the Evertts Hamiltons and Charlie. A ride to Luther to visit relatives, Toronto visits by Mrs Norris Black and others, hospital discharge of Mrs Joolson, and Guelph College reopens with Miss Heaven as teacher at No 16.
Georgetown society pages list Mrs Bomerville visiting Mr Geone Tohartson and Mrs Besalo Dobblu in Quebec and Valleyneld, with multiple local families traveling to Ottawa Cornwall and Midland. Brunton garage bought by Mr Gardener of Orangeville. Rand members aim for prize at Toronto Canadian National Exhibition. A fatal electrocution near Ancaster affects Blephen Atkinson, long associated with Georgetown activities.
Nan nockborn reports the CaNnockbum Women's Institute and friends presenting Hetty with a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Kerr's home on a Wednesday afternoon. The event featured musical numbers, singing, a reading by Miss Kedith Russell, and well wishes from local residents. Guests included Mrs T. Y. Yamond and Miss Elnla Freeman, with Linch served and later news of local visitors and health.
Mrs Cowan Shortt left for Edmonton after a month visit. Mrs Caldwell spoke at Limehouse Young People meeting. Mrs Peter Ferguson visited her parental home in Kitchener. Miss Beagle Binnie returned to Toronto to resume teaching. Olive Parker visits Acton relatives Alfred and Olive Hoper.
Local society notices list residents and visitors including Miss Mary Stewart from Toronto visiting at Mrs J M Denyes, Mr and Mrs Denyes and family vacationing at Muskoka, Jean Wigor visiting from Gudbury, Miss May Crawford in Henchville, Ruth Gorham visiting Milton Inn, Miss Winnifred Partridge entering hospital, and Charles Roper transferred to Bradford Bank of Toronto.
Village turnout for a Wednesday baseball game in Milton ends with Milton defeating St Catharines. Harris of Hamilton and Harris family visits are noted. The Wheellhan family plans a Michigan trip while Rev Hewott leads services in BL. Details of local gatherings and visitors from Toronto and nearby towns are listed.
Mr and Mrs Bam Gisby move to Limehouse and are greeted by friends while Sir and Mrs Mulder welcome a baby boy on Sunday. The Ladies Aid of the United Church accepts a social invitation at Mr and Mrs Smith Crittin’s home. Miss Uriah Standish visits her sister Mrs Hidney Kepatrick and new teacher Nathan opens classes with good attendance. Milly and Mrs Thompson return to Toronto after holidays. Edwin Maral returns to Toronto from vacation.
The minister leads services at 11 a.m. with the sermon titled The spiritual Aeroplane. Sunday School and Bible Class meet at noon, followed by an evening service at 7 p.m. on the topic Life and Accident of Appointment.
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