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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
5
Work advances on the Heaters of Gansda building with cement facing laid and a hoped completion this week. Nearby social notes share Lois Diethier and Rose Yardon visiting from Rochester, Mrs Pullen and Mrs Easterbrook entertaining for Baroness Waleran, and Shriners Hospital official Orr returning to Montreal duties.
A compact column highlights happenings in nearby communities of interest to readers. It notes social events, local jokes, and small civic updates likely to affect daily life in neighboring towns.
John McLean, who fell from the separator at a neighbor's threshing two weeks ago, is slowly recovering with bruised back. Miss McDonald of Hamilton is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Norman Barber and sons of Guelph spent Monday at the Usherwoods. Mrs L Gale of Toronto returned home with them after visiting. Mary Reed visits in Arthur and Minto. Mrs E Shepherdson visits in Guelph. Mrs Mills and Mrs Blow of Hamilton stay with Parker family in Guelph. G Robertson and Mr and Mrs George Young visited Speedside. Women’s Missionary Society met with Mrs L McDougall. Young People's Society held a corn roast at Mr and Mrs Hill's, over thirty attended. games and contests enjoyed by all.
In Rockwood an inquest in Town Hall into the sudden death of the late Wm Burgess on Labor Day evening returned an accidental verdict after witnesses were heard by J M Kearns of Guelph and Coroner Dr Buart of Guelph. Burgess funeral last Thursday drew large crowds and was followed by interment at Stone Church Cemetery.
The funeral for the late Mrs. David H. Wilson was held Wednesday at home with ministers Milroy Gandier and Carman Dyer officiating. Interment followed at Eden Mills Cemetery. The notice extends sympathy to Mr. Wilson in his sudden bereavement. A church social and corn roast occurred at Bass Argo's grounds by the river Saturday evening. G R Rudd of Guelph finished renovating the United Church exterior. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Geo Wright on the birth of a son Sunday morning.
Illness report for Miss Dickson at Awrey's School. Mrs. Peter McGill dies suddenly in town on Saturday evening. Sheldon Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Watson of Orton, passes away. funeral held Monday. Brampton visitors at W Cheyne home over the weekend. Fourth annual McKinney clan reunion held at Stanley Park Erin on September 10 with attendees from Sarnia Woodstock Belmonte Petrolia Brampton Rockwood and Erin.
Erin Advocate notes Charles Ferguson marked his 84th birthday at his brother’s home two miles east of Erin. School reopened with the same staff and many new students. Visitors include Rev Hugh Shannon and Mrs Shannon with daughter from Alten, and Miss A Belford of Toronto. Families gather for social events with Jas Hamilton and Bertha Hamilton from Toronto returning after barn fire repairs. A camp fire gathering honored A E Smith of Scotsguard with relatives on August 29.
A Miltons and area roundup notes Frank R. White visiting Toronto friends over Labor Day weekend. Ethel McKenzie of Toronto returns home after visiting aunt Mrs Geo Hilyer and others in Buffalo and Gilford Maine. Lewis returns from England after an 18 month Briggs Motor Co trip. Stanley Hughes of Princeton arrested for DUI and given 15 days by Magistrate Barr. F P L White and Jack Hamilton completed a 2000 mile motor trip to Kingston Ottawa Montreal New York Buffalo. Kilbride Immunity Hall garden party a success with baseball games Carlisle vs Campbellville and Kilbride beating the winners. Jimmie Reid of Toronto led an evening program. Four Brampton men and Fred Humphries ride a freight car. Humphries loses legs after being struck near Acton station. Quartet found guilty. suspended sentences and $24.50 costs each.
Mr Wiggins of Cheltenham won a dredging contract for Mr B Martins fish pond on the tenth line after purchasing the property from Mr F C Thompson. Mrs William Dawson died peacefully aged 12 years 2 months at the home of her daughter Mrs F L Craine. Funeral held Tuesday at Limehouse with Rev H Caldwell officiating. Interment at Glen Williams Cemetery. The service included flower bearers Gordon Stringer and others and pall bearers listed. Sympathy extended to the bereaved husband and family. Mr and Mrs Austin Corner and family moved into Mr J Sandersons house on the mountain. Jessie Marlo of Stewarttown visited home folks. Mr Wm Dawson ill. W E Townsend returned from Timmins Ontario after a business trip. Mr and Mrs J Cook and family moved to Harriston for Mr Cook's new job.
A brief dialogue shows a character avoiding a question about familiarity with the Barber of Seville. The exchange features a back and forth on grooming and self-shaving with a humorous undertone.
At 7.00 p m a special service conducted by Miss A Dudsing of India Jhansi will be held with Field as speaker. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed on October 9 and the Congregation’s anniversary on October 23. Always welcome.
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