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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 14, 1939

Page

4

Cheyne Reunion Attended by Local Families

Sunday greetings and visits linked to the Cheyne Reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oakes Centre Ton with various Altan Quelph and Alton residents traveling to join relatives. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Wm Cheyne Sr Mr and Mrs H Churcher and others from Hamilton Erin and surrounding towns.

Wm. Cheyne Bill Minn Eleanor Cheyne Chan Booth Altan Fred Oakes Centre Ton Aatunday H. Churcher Quelph Mix. Chan, Hooth Alton Hamilton Mintes Frances Mae Booth Marilyn Churcher Misa Eleanor Cheyne Hind Line Erin J. W. Cheyne Thin Ine Cheyne Centre

Town Notes on Residents and Local Events

Orton Prienda and neighbors mourn Fuetmaster at his late residence on the townline. The article notes family visits, a Loyd Dearing return from boating duties and plans to enter a Toronto wireless college. Hydro installation at the local school is praised for benefits to teachers and pupils.

MeKoris San Oe Coulam Campbellville John Hand Loyd Dearing Font Tobermorey Wilh Wireless Telegraph College Toronto John Watson Brampton Ceacher John Nokes

Local school notes mark progress at Hillsburg fair

Honorable mentions go to Dorothy McKenzie and Edna Cook for second place at the C N E in Toronto with a project titled A Poor ly Planned Bedroom versus a Well Planned One. The Hillsburg School reported rain did not dampen attendance at the School Fair and showcased a new project exhibit tied to the new course of study.

Dorothy McKenzie Edna Cook C.N.E Toronto Department of Agriculture Australia Hassard E. Sunter Woman's Institute O.ac Grace Burrows Erin Continuation George Robertson, Jr Guelph Errett Currie Women’s Institute D. G. Roberton Isabel Scanlon E. N. Sunter W. Robertson W. F. McEnery Erin T. Foster

Milton Home Hospital Training Update and Social Notes

Miltion Mian Muriel Norris Mia Marie Wilson are now turned in training at Hamilton General Hospital. The Milton Lawn Bowling Club held its annual mixed doubles tournament on Labor Day. visitors include Mrs Sandy Patterson and daughter from Horonta. Alfred Rvana of King Street over the holiday. Mrs Narmi and her daughter Barbara Mae of Toronto returned home for the weekend after visiting grandparents. Mr and Mrs Witmer-Champion were also noted.

Mian Muriel Norris Mia Marie Wilson Hamilton General Hospital Milton Lawn Bowling Club Unka Mra Sandy” Patterson Mias Doyce Horonta Myra Alfred Rvana King Street

Erin Gear and H A Gear Reach Semi Finals in Ontario Lawn Howling

Erin Gear and H A Gear competed in the Ontario Lawn Howling Tournament at Toronto on Monday and were defeated in the semi finals. Mina Margaret Austin returned home Monday evening from a two week visit at Sootyquant Saab and resumed duties at Mirraville school. Trustees appointed Mundell to fill a vacancy on the Killets School Board after HW L Richardson moved to Aylmer. Lyons and Son plan to remodel the Q TL Scott Estate store space for a new grocery run by Lloyd Lyons.

Dr. Gear H. A. Gear Toronto Theaday Mina Margaret “Austin Sootyquant Saab Mirraville School John MecKennie Detroit Mich Junes Maken McKennie Hens Walt AL_apocent Kilets Do. Mundell HW. L. Richardson Nis Aylmer H.C Lyons

Rockwood Notes Mark Deaths And Parish Services

Sympathy extends to the families of Chittont Phammer of Arkell who died in an accident near Galt last week and to James Copeland of Endiang Alberta. Church services were held at United and Presbyterian churches with preive services led by Rev. Burgess and Rev. Lawson. Daylight Saving time changes bring afternoon services next week at St Albans Acton. Eramosa Township’s annual School Fair drew strong attendance with school exhibits and a parade of scholars. Local residents returned from trips to the Pacific Coast Detroit and Toronto while others hosted visitors from out of town. A large turnout attended the CNE with tours to Niagara and related drives.

Rockwood James Copeland Endiang Alberta Copeland Charles H. Harris Wm. Gordon Chapman United Presbyterian St. Alban’s Acton Eramosa Township Reckalong Institute Fred McWilliams Pacific Howard James Lawrence King John Frank A. Ramsay Moffat E. Overgard Toronto A. R. Dredge H. Jenkins Meadowvale Melissa Harris Guelph Hospital Germany

Making It Clear Teacher Wait Moment

A teacher asks Johnny to define deficit and he responds with a farcical mispronunciation about having nothing. The exchange highlights a classroom moment about vocabulary and misunderstandings.

Johnny

Georgetown to Return to Standard Time in September

Georgetown schedules return to Standard Time on September 17. Local notices announce multiple engagements in Pieton and Peranto along with upcoming weddings. A Georgetown family reports the death of their young son in Toronto hospital. Harry Williams of Georgetown High School wins a university scholarship totaling 725 dollars for general proficiency.

Georgetown Wml Howand Leavens Pieton Ont Dorothys George Henry Dickie Revo Henry Dickie Forwato Aund Arthur Db Reeve Mary Elizabeth Charles W. Quherk John Ilness

Community News From Nassagaweya S S No 7

Friends report continued hospital care for Robert Frang at Guelph and Robert Lasby undergoing surgery. Notices of deaths, anniversaries, and local visits fill the district, with prayers for healing and peace amid war.

Robert Frang Guelph

Local Council Notes and School Changes Highlight Burlington Report

A Burlington report notes a suspect entry into a residence and a theft incident. Nelson Township Council met to discuss annual budget and road work. Carey is named principal of Atrathoana School replacing Mary Hate. A minor car collision on Bryant Street caused slight damage. Knox Presbyterian Church reports 60 minister candidates and will begin pulpit auditions on Sunday September Tih.

Harvey Think Mieves Rishard Ailversmith Robert Johnatan May Rigas Pearl Heldmann Hhame England Antonia Nelson Township Nelson Village George Gren Hurtiglor AWG Careen Raat Kad Rehool Atrathoana Behool Mary Chon

Monument to Kootenae House Unveiled at Site near Trail River

A monument marks the site of Kootenae House near Trail River, built in 1807 by David Thompson. The unveiling will occur September 9 with officials from the Mulstarte Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Yoho National Park attendance. Thompson, a noted explorer and map-maker, spent 27 years in trade and exploration in the West.

Canadian Rockies Kootenae House Travermere Department of Mites and Resources Columbia River J. W. Ifaoway Canada Ion. Russell Yoho National Park Kootenne Howe David ‘Thompson Kéotenne Nisauy Flo

Mrs D M Henderson Widow of D M Henderson

Readable obituary notes the death of Mrs. Henderson of Cult North Wellington, wife of D M Henderson. She had lived in Pergua and previously moved from Cult to provide at home and church work. Survived by husband two sons Kenneth A Henderson of Ottawa and David Co of Brearton and four granddaughters with funeral plans to be announced.

OD. M. Henderaon Jane Armatrang D. M. Hendevain North Galt Hiesiderson Apeedaide Mio Clears Armatrung Myre Henderman Pergua Culves Danterele Acton Abe Heneemeani Mar Heathernan Orntrad Chyrels Cinll Henderson Wan Ue Yeates Ald Women's Missionary Society Iagny Hetlernon Auna iCennett A Hauk of Canada Estalft Ottawa

Diesel locomotive tests reach highest railway line in world

Hillel, a diesel loco built for the Peruvian Corporation, cleared a 14 percent grade and sharp curves from La Paz to the Dintewu summit 2,000 feet above Chenelty, 16,000 feet above sea level. The engine, developed in Yorkshire, proved economical at high altitude with a supercharged 330 HP engine, large radiator, independent starting system, and a quadruple brake setup.

Armonitestittrrtteng Eerbiovettiett Hillel la Pas Bolivia Hag la Pax Dintewu Chenelty Laedy Yorkshire

Engagement Breakup Rumor Shocks Tom and Dolly

Rumor spreads that Dolly’s mother disapproves of Tom and Dolly’s match causing an engagement scare. A whispered claim suggests a moral or social obstacle, leaving friends curious about future plans.

Munday Rahoul Ministers Lead Processional Service

The Sunday service features Ministeres and Mr. George Awitver addressing parishioners. The church moves forward with a processional service and music by a church choir, junior organist, and an accompanying orchestra.

Munday Othe Bohol Iorward Aesson

Vcentystertan Knox Church Service Note

Fragmented notice from Vcentystertan Knox Church and Minteter Manse on Willow Street. Mentions a fall communion Sunday likely September and a baptism or bell ceremony with Italian Day for Belwood aid congregation.

Vcentystertan Knox Church Aoto Hev Bennie Minteter Willow Street Pam

Reverend Ek. di BaxTam Pastor Services Notice

The fragment appears to announce church services on Sunday September 11 1950 at 11:00 and 12:00 PM with a Warship service, prayer meeting, and welcoming message. Names and location suggest a religious observance with preaching by Pastor BaxTam and attendant activities.

Munday Beptemben Udhie Way Bedi

Acton Classifieds Advertise Mortgage and Goods for Sale

A fragmented page lists real estate offers and goods for sale in Acton. Notes include a wanted mortgage for 2000, home furnitur eads, room rentals, used furnaces, a Ford model car, and a schedule for a school event. Names and local addresses appear among miscellaneous notices.

unclear text from Anglican church notice

garbled OCR fragment lists church names officers and times for services and harvest activities with many unreadable words and stray names.

Maasawaweye Church to mark 1039th anniversary services

Nassagaweyu holds its 1039th founding anniversary with special services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Toddel and Mr. Riddel with Mr. Lawcon. St David's Campbellville closes for the day. Milton and Nisouguweya choirs provide music as guests gather.

Maasawaweye Presbyterian Church John Ttddel Riddel Lawcon St. David's Church Campbellville Nassaguweya Milton Church Nisouguweya

A Shred Better Ambition Lesson From An Old Man

An elderly benefactor seeks to ignite ambition in a reluctant office boy. He asks for the secret of success and the reply hints that hard work is the key, while a woman interjects with a candid, humorous take on belief. The exchange highlights perseverance over luck.

Notice to Creditors In the Estate of Elizabeth J McDonald

Notice to creditors and others in the matter of the estate of Elizabeth J McDonald late of Acton Halton widow who died about June 17 1939. Those having claims against the estate must present particulars and proofs to the undersigned solicitor before September 16 1930 when assets will be distributed to those legally entitled, under the Laws of Ontario. Executor Believer for the Executor FC Leatherland Acton Ontario

Milzabeth J. McDonald Acton Halton Elizabeth J. McDorald William Cole Adam Haltan Ontaro Pred Coe Alexander McKay William Gale Cole Gole Georgetown Ontario Dale & Bennett Ae Cole Alellinder McKay

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