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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
4
Neighborhood page highlights diverse topics drawing reader attention. Local groups and residents discuss community events, services, and upcoming meetings with emphasis on civic involvement and neighborly updates.
Weston residents EVERTON Donny and others from Guelph and nearby towns visited the Head family. Muriel Hortop returned from Toronto. The Reed and Reed families with Mrs Gale and Mrs Tor nto visited Usherwood. Alf Winter joined Norman Robertson in Acton. Mrs McLean and sons from Guelph visited Loree. Cracs Dampler began teaching at Erin School No 1. Rev J P McLeod and Ghippey of Guelph held evangelistic meetings at Mimosa Bars. Robertson and Young attended an Institute meeting at Speedside.
Mrs Henry Near returns home after a week visiting her daughters Mrs Beseny and Mrs Thompson of Grand Valley and daughter Mrs Waal of Philadelphia. Miss Margaret Robertson heads to Kitchener for a stay. L W Cheyne and sons visit Caledon friends. Rev and Mrs Wakelin depart for a new home near Regina. Rev Mr Goodwill led services at United Church of Mirmour. Emerson Tarzwell and Garfield Tarzwell and family leave for Turzewl and northern regions.
Sunday activities include the Women's Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Belle Geott's home and plans for packing a bale and a Campbellville meeting on September 25. A wedding at St George's Church in Guelph united Wr. Woes Argo and Miss Ellen Bond. Several locals, including Margaret Mino and Helen Scott, were mentioned with visits and social events across Acton Toronto Glen Morris and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Malph Gabhorine and daughter Margie return from Detroit after visiting Mr and Mrs David Dickson. Charles Kenney of Montreal comes home after weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs David Kenney. The M W Clements reunion held at Capitano Farm Milton on August 21 gathered members and relatives from Chicago London Toronto and Acton. Local fans traveled to Oakville to see Southampton defeat them 2 to 1. Mr and Mrs Pred Wuppian announce engagement of Vidlat Woll to Murray Hayward with wedding planned September 18. Cyril Middlebrook arrested Saturday night for drunk and disorderly conduct and jailed after being loaded into the Jack Marla by spectators and Chief.
The September meeting of the Ladies' Aid of Churchill United Church met Wednesday evening at the Griffin home with good attendance. Rev and Mrs Stephenson led devotional time and plans were made for a fowl supper. After prayer and lunch, a social period followed.
Local notes report work on Flint Michigan waterworks at a near standstill with contractees waiting for Niterers and bids for plumbing heating and electrical work not yet let. A bicycle car collision on Brant Street caused minor bicycle damage and no serious injuries. Obituary notes longtime Burlington resident George Blair, aged 83, died today.
A fire at George Dennis's muslin works in Rockwood damaged the kiln shed and cordwood while volunteers fought the blaze. School reopens with Mr. McGee of Wooler as principal replacing Orville Gorrel. Holy Communion at St John Church and upcoming 2:30 pm services. Community visits from Toronto and Hamilton residents noted. Women 's Institute holds its monthly meeting at the Presbyterian Church basement with Mrs. R. McWilliams named convener.
Preston residents welcome a new family to a vacated home while Mrs. Atcheston visits, John Roberts stays at Guelph General Hospital after collapse, and Alex Curdy dies in hospital. The funeral for Mr. Curdy was led by Anglican clergy, with many floral tributes and pallbearers from nearby towns.
Mrs. Forman of Hamilton visits son the Rev Mr Forman and Mr and Mrs W J Kentner and Buddle in Shelburne with friends in the district. Nellie Kentner of Georgetown spends Sunday with Mrs. Soper. The unexpected death of the late Mr Richard Shor Sr. casts gloom over the neighborhood.
Mrs Thos Taylour Guelph returns home after visit with sister Miss Sarah McEwen. Many attended Campbellville baseball tournament and dance last week with Andy Pranks Orchestra. Verna Britton hospitalized for appendicitis in Guelph General Hospital. Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met in church school room with good attendance.
For sale a 20 by 40 foot barn located at Crewtions Corners. For details apply Co. S&S Gammle at 183 Yremuine Avenue Kenmore New York.
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