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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
11
Hillsburg residents and relatives travel between Hillsburg and Canada. Mr and Mrs Chas Hoots and children visit Alton families. Milas Hindley heads the reopening of a local school. Nurses training in Guelph. A church social at Eramosa ends with a warm note to workers. Minor travel and winter plans for-area residents are mentioned.
Anniversaries at Stone Church shift to no services at United Church Rockwood. Rev Geo Aitken of Guelph noted as anniversary minister. St Johns Church held Sunday services with Holy Communion and a baptism for Shirley An Sockett, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Sockett. Moving back to Standard Time, St Johns will hold Sunday 2 30 pm services. Local items report moving pictures in Town Hall and various personal visits, renovations, and a funeral at Rockwood Cemetery for Mrs Theaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Wylie returned home on Sunday after a few days in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Scott and family of Toronto visited the Wyllie and McCormack households on Sunday. The report notes Dan Campbell was successful at the CALE event with his horses.
Milton Dastight notes the year ends and Milton on Sunday September Xth at midnight. Mrs John Storey of Cleveland visits relatives over the weekend. Twins William and James Hamilton celebrate their eighth birthday. Mrs Dorks Knight of Listowel visits her parents. Emma Chlbraith of Milton harvests strawberries on Labor Day. Skuce of Budbury named Halton County Public School Inspector to succeed J M Denyes, will reside in Milton after buying Barbara Elvot's residence. A surprise at the Halton registry in Milton honors Miss Jean Wilson. Milas Wilson, married to Ro l Martin of Port Colborne, worked at the registry office. Sheriff W J Hampshire delivers congratulatory speeches and presents a dinner dish to Miss Wilson.
Mrs. M Cooke reports a peach tree yielding well in her orchard. Lloyd Altken mourned by Fergus family. funeral attended Wednesday. Women’s Institute met at Ada Gurrie’s home with Mrs E Sunter reporting on Memorial Day at Berton Cemetery and Perpetual Care funds.
The AUQUAL relief fund shows 120.77 dollars, up 43.18 from 1037. The high school reopened Tuesday for the fall term with full staff. Locals discuss lack of a town doctor last Thursday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Nestel and Gordon Gay. A janitor hockey player joins Northern Vocational School in Toronto. Rob holds promise for rugby and hockey teams.
Erin Vass Overland improving as work on a new garage begins at the Justice station. Mrs Gear and Mr Dougina Gear return from the Pacific Coast trip. Mr and Mrs Frank Homer and son of London visit. Earl Lambert family visit. Mrs GA Hamilton visits with Mr Crawford family after cruise on SS Mathewaston. Betty Lyons returns from Ragland exchange, Hugo Lyons of Georgetown visits Flora Swinton. Schools reopen Tuesday with larger classes and two public school rooms led by Miss Abbott, Miss Jean Olde, and Miss Waterman.
The notice lists Reverend Bennie L. Bennie? at Acton's Knox Church with street address Willow Street. (If any) Homemaker? The fragment references church, Rev, and a set of names possibly church officers or attendees.
The church announces a Sunday service at 11 00 and a later event at 12 00 welcoming all attendees. Reverend E G Banter leads the services at the Acton parish with a focus on community fellowship.
A report claims Prince Abdul Moret, king’s second cousin, seeks permission to wed Princess Myvejen of King Zag of Albaota. The tale notes the princess is 28 and valued at around 40 600 000 dollars.
Barbara of Ottawa visits for a few days with Mayor George Ho and Mrs Harris as Mr and Mrs Wilfred Andie enjoy a week at Forest Ontario. Fire brigade demo impressed Town Council. Chief Jo Smith targets a safer district while a blasting accident injures Mr Smith on the Mountain farm.
A chaotic OCR mash lists sale and auction notices from Acton, including farm items, horses, mowers, and household goods. It mentions the Acton Fall Fair with details about dates, locations, and events for children and parents, plus orphaned notices and public sale reminders.
Notice to creditors and others concerning the estate of Elizabeth Kennedy late of Nassagauevi township Italten county widow deceased. Proofs of claim must be filed before October 19 1938 with the administrator or attorney. The distribution will be among the rightful claimants under Section 1 Chapter 165 RSO 1937. Dated September 12 1938.
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