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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 10, 1931

Page

7

Neighborhood News Highlights and Local Visits

Mrs Herbert and daughter Dorix returned from a motor trip to Cleveland. Mrs Maud Honner of New York visits Oakville. Several New York and Montreal visitors arrive in Oakville to visit relatives. Dr G Brock Chlathomn from Yale spends a few days with his family. Public Health Nurse Miss Jarvis, employed at 1500 salary plus 200 allowance for horford use. Local business and bank figures shown with townspeople visiting Montana and Toronto. Labor Day at Edgewood Park draws crowds. Women’s Institute serves ball teams raising funds. George Wright reports improved water supply. upcoming family reunions and hospital visits noted.

New York Mra Perry ASME G. Brock Chlathomn Yale University Jarvis Coonery Hugheed Bank of Montreal A. Halder Montreal Albertson Trafalgar Arthur Hutler Rayghaid Tin Somorsutehira W. If. Denourd Will Robert Tuck Guelph General Hospital J. Marshall N. G. Marshall John MecKennle Fergus John Wright Detroit Mesirk Y W. Weight Bt. Thomas Roe-Union O. Boughner George Wright Edgewood Park Women’s Institute Oyera Fulton Miny

Milton News Roundup Quietly Recaps Local Visits and Moves

Milton notes include Mr and Mrs Chas Wenney visiting Charles Wenney s parents in Montral and Dr and Mrs G G Neilson and family from Roseville visiting in town. A stray dog causes turkey losses for Varlenski in Trafalgar. Lore Wradlay of Trafalgar improves from intestinal trouble. 66 choke birds reported stolen by Jacob Catling and Constable Cookman. Champion A J Sloane family from Woodstock visit. Miss Marore Bescaby of Detroit and Mrs Will Golbraith of Hamilton dropped in. McDougall brothers sell farm in Riguseing and move to Georgetown. Dr Edgar Robertson and family move into residence formerly Dr Bround s on Charles Street.

Chas. Wenney Montrol Dr. Kenney A. Varlenski Trafalgar G. G. Neilson Roseville Nave Bean George Pearson John Easterbrook Ofdmonton John Jacob Calting Lowville Cookman Milton Mra A. J. Sloane Woodstock Marorle Bescaby Detroit Will Golbraith Hamilton Chris, Currie David Robertson

Burlington Dr Gilbart and locals in week of activity

In Burlington Dr Gilbart of Spy Fi Bank spends the day with Gr W A Weaver during the panic week. Master Andy Andenson fractured his arm but progresses well. Visitors include Mr Shepherd and Dr Emma L Shepherd from Detroit visiting the Moekindley family. Miss Nuth Riddiford returns from Europe. The Firemen’s Brill tea invites to Youngstown demonstration. Rev JynE Rosy and daughter visit the Donkins. Weddings, trips, and notable corn stalk tall tales are reported among area residents.

Dr. Gilbart Spy Fi Bank Apont Gr. W. A. Weaver Andy Andenon Europe Bert Parsons Mt. Clanens Mich Ffriends War- Hugton Dlabrict Brill Youngatown N. Y Waler Bay Jyne Rosy Uni Jarvis B. Donkin Tuesaday Row Ab Luke's Church George Untris Wisconsin

Nassagaweya Residents Reach Out During Holiday Weekend

A Nassagaweya column records gatherings and visits over Labor Day weekend. Mentions include Robert Lasby and family, Rev. W W Istocka of Toronto speaking at a church address, and numerous visits by residents to Owen Sound Guelph Toronto and surrounding areas.

Robert Lasby Nassagaweya Burke W. Istocka Toronto Upper Canada Wble Society Nandigeweyie Presbyterian ‘Church Iuat Hunday Mra David Molk Sturdevant Carroll, Mich Nindigaweys Ab Bert Nightingale Oranavilly Myrna Arthiy Nightingale Huntehbnn Labor Day M Worenee Nightingale Tutchull Norman Swobber Lakeview Lutwee T. J. Diamond Naxuaguweya Owen Sound Wm. Diamond Guelph Nawaduaweya Nelson Clark Jas Carga Naniagaweya Morley Easton J. Cargil

Local Visitors Over Holiday Gatherings and Sudden Death

Miss Margaret Sunter and Mrs. McCutcheon hosted guests from Toronto and Guelph over the holiday. The message notes a sudden death of Mr. Frank Tovell in Cannan, Man, with sympathy extended to his family.

Margaret Sunter Toronto T. D. McCutcheon Lois Bobbie McKeown Nauagaweyn Dave Parker Archie Parker Marries Min Robinson Guelph Oles Gordon Serron Dan Winters Thistletown W. J. Jackson Townline Norman Dingman Charles Dingman Familly Ben Simons Cannan Man Frank Tovell Weab

Local Notices and Social News From Erin District

YUEN and Hutchinson families with two children vacationing in Murkoka Myr. and Mm. entium and daughter from Bt Catharines visited J Benham and Mrs Price of Toronto has leased the late Wm. Orr residence and departed for vacation. J R Smith Martha alt and A Sundera returned from a month in Manitoba. Workmen erecting a new cabble at the Globe Hotel frontage. Miss Pearl Young of Fergus attended summer courses at O.A. Guelph and earned Part TH certificate in Elementary Agriculture and Horticulture. Me. D. & Sinclair bought the McKeehnie property and plan to move in soon. W. J. Sanart has leased the former K E 1D. Stronger dwelling and has moved in. Ray James Yournton, once a Baptist minister, dies at his home in Oxford Street, London.

Mra. Hutchinson Brampton W. Tull Cook D. L. Mundell Bill Murkoka Myr Entium Bt Catharines Mra J. Benham Price Toronto Erin Wm. Orr J. RR. Smith Mau Martha Alt A. Sundera Manitoba Pearl Young Fergus O. A Guelph Me. D. & Sinclair McKeehnie W. J. Sanart Ray James Younitton Hon BC Oxfort London

Rockwood social notes and community updates near Hockwood

The Rockwood area reports a Presbyterian Women’s social with a corn roast hosted by Mr and Mrs Douglas McNabb. Plans emerge for an agriculture and home economics course with two committees forming to recruit from ten miles around Hockwood. A funeral for William Hwanaton is noted, with services at the Presbyterian Church. Numerous visits, travel, and local gatherings are listed, including residents from Toronto Guelph Brantford and Buffalo.

The Presbyterian Church Douglas McNabb Omics Hockwood Ohd Joya Edward Wasmore Chaiman George Cox George Meyhall Clifford McDougall Lloyd Thomas Irkt Jen Ifyde Jean Swenston Helen Hayne Elizabeth Watchinson Elizabeth Gray Willian Hwanaton Veruhiont Guelph Rockwood Pinoy Indohinstants Wramouu, Tey Rogers George Lawrence, Jr Toronto West Woul Robert Croft Yaronto Miur Lovenn Richardson iKitch Roch Patterson Brantford Anton Smith Windor Jula Kelly Arthur Ted. Wolatherston St. Clearye Misa Ella Hamilton Tamiten Sant~ Arum Irene Familton Chicago Mb Tou Black R. N Quelph Darla Ytoyes Wid Charles TC Straford Everett Kt. Leviness Tnffalo N.Y Ernest Hart and Cou Doyd Dorrie Mutrie Wimosk D. Matthews Daxter Nelson Croft Prank Major Picumoni Ns Jean Margaret Major Kathleen Lynch St. Joseph's Hospital Angus Carter Tamily Charles McNabb

CREWSONS CORNERS COMMUNITY NOTES AND EVENTS

The crowd gathered last Friday at Mr W Anderson’s for a successful rectial with over one hundred attendees. The Junior Band and Salvation Army members provided musical numbers to a well received show and all left pleased. Mr and Mrs Lambert of Guelph visited Mr John Bennett. Dr T D J Farmer of Acton stayed with Mr Luther Cornell after a Sunday visit. Real estate agents from Stratford, Brantford, Toronto and other towns to exchange local property with Mr Tyler’s service property. Sunday services grow with Rev H McLean delivering a sermon on The Glories of the Time from Matthew 24. Charles Parker of Acton played organ. Salvation Army from Georgetown will lead next Sunday’s service.

W. Anderson Gudiph Salvation Army T. D. J. Farmer Acton Luther Cornell Strafford Tandon Toronto Tyler Walton Huctor Mclean Matthew Mru Charles Parker Vis Georgetown Hiaaves

Pilot Confusion Causes Fatal Flight

A reported aviation accident details a pilot confusion that led to a fatal crash. Authorities investigate mechanical issues and pilot actions while recalling a prior loaned item affecting preparations.

Halton County School Fair Dates Read

The Halton County School Fair list shows events at Mt Nemo Hornby Malermo Trafalgar Limbonus Strathcona Brookville with dates from September 14 to 23. The note references a quote about lawyers and property in a stray line.

Halton County School Fair

Younger Generation Q. K. Walter Bee

Customer praises quality saying these are the best in years while ordering a fresher batch. The brief quip ends with a light remark about long delays.

Walter Theae

Its His Limit Anyway

A humorous dialogue explores farming life and overhead costs as a bantering exchange between a son and his father. The line about the blue sky overhead frames farming as a lifestyle burden and a joke about joint finances.

Honey Work Collection by Mra FA Harley

A historical note titled Honey Work collection details a 300 verse work by Mra FA Harley. The fragment lists numbers 6 00 00 3.00 5 00 15 00 3 00 300 360 and a value of $400 tied to YANCY WORK S West Collection.

Yancy Works West Mra, Fa, Harley

Church Services and Local Notices

Church services at 11 00 a m with the minister on the fullness of Christe 12 00 noon Sunday school and Bible class 7 00 p m subject Contrary Winds Everyone welcome. Lost small gold pendant chain finder return to Free Press Office Plano For sale Heintzman Plano in good condition apply Go L King Announcement social function by Toronto Lads postponed two weeks from Friday For sale fir framing timber and two inch planking in first class condition Beardenmore seating Ld To Let roomed apartment second floor $17 per month Includes electric light water and heat Card of thanks for fire brigade assistance Auction sale of Myrtle Victoria Cook chattels Acton Tuesday September 39 at two pollock Vermsenach For sale 1 basket seat rubber tipped show harness 1 double seated rubber tipped Gladstone back seat folds to make two seat used in a two seater at 1 3 Gol Linka Georgetown Fall Fair notice Children Exhibits free secretary at office in the park Saturday and following Saturday entries for children department must be given W J Aiken Secretary

Vrustes Myrtle Victoria Cook Acton Pollock Vermsenach R. J. Kerr Hiv W. J. Aiken

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