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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 15, 1938

Page

3

Hillsburg Area Social and School News Roundup

Hillsburg and surrounding residents visit relatives in Canada and Ontario towns. Local families, Mrs Cheyne and Mr Cheyne, hosted and checked in with neighbors. School reopened Tuesday with Miss Hindley in charge. Nurses trainees from Minava Bryan and Marjorie Thommen train in Guelph. A corn and weiner roast was held at Uttee Church in Bramaosa. Henry Cox, formerly of Hillsburg, visited Mrs A Rosselli before heading to Tore ante for winter with daughters.

Minava Margaret’ Bryan Marjorie Thommen Geperk Hospital Guelph Henry Cox Hillsburg Mra A Rosselli

Anniversary Services Prompt Change At Local Churches

Rockwood reports no United Church services due to anniversary events at Stone Church with Rev. Geo Aitken of Guelph as anniversary minister. St Johns Church held Holy Communion and baptised Shirley Anh Sockett. Moving pictures returned to Town Hall featuring Wm Powell and Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey.

Stone Church United Church Geo. Aitken Guelph St. John’s Church Shirey Anh Sockett Bert Sockett St. John's Church Wm Powell Carole Lombard Man Clodfrey Thelma Ross Gorta Pearty Frank Day Operon James Dundas Minden City Mich John Dyer Wima Milne Brantford Earl Wilson J Belbody Ashgrove Clarance Shome Fred Day Hamilton Loven Richardson Kitchener Davide Begg Medicine Hat Allan Edwards Mins Jean Liddle Lastoswel Sdsiling Jacks Ape Reg Micka Dutughiter Kingsten Arena O Wpa Chorge Dorms Milne Parente Mins Milroy Richantiaat Street Sac Theaker Pasent Darsing Clerk Baden Mula J Lite J Em Ted Men Jesus Water McWillams Chase Thatcher Peter Sim J Gorden Rockwall Cemeter Theaker Acton Quelph Hanston Qurlowal Arnold Mr & RO Brant Aiin Brunt

Wylie Family Returns From Toronto Visit

Mr and Mrs Wylie spent a few days in Toronto returning home Sunday. Visitors from Toronto included Mr and Mrs Scott and family and Mr and Mrs Gordon McCormack. Reports indicate Mr Dan Campbell was unsuccessful at the CAL E this year with his horses.

Mra. Wylie Toronto Amd Scott Jamily Gordan McCormack Dan Campbell

Milton New Yearlight Saving Time Observance and Local Happenings

Milton observes daylight saving time this year on Sunday at midnight. Mrs John Storey of Cleveland visited relatives here over the weekend. Witham and James Hamilton of Milton Heights celebrate their ninth birthday. Miss Emma Elbraith of Milton picked ripe strawberries on Labor Day. Skuce of Budbury appointed Public School Inspector for Halton County to reside in Milton after purchasing Miss Barbara Eliot’s Main and Court Streets residence. Jean Wilson honored with a surprise at Halton registry office. Milas Wilson married to Ro l Martin of Port Colborne. Wilson presented with a relish dish at a ceremony with speeches by Halton officials. Also noted by Milton Children’s Aid Society.

Milton Batunday John Storey Cleveland Witham James Hamilton Milton Heights Dorks Knight Listowel Bert Knight Emma Elbraith Skuce Budbury Halton County J. M Denyes Barbara Eliot Main Court Streets Halton Martin J.S.A Port Colborne Registry Office Mia Wilson Mix Eden Andersen Peel Milton Children's Aid Society W. J. J. Hampshire Champion

Local Notes On Mrs Cooke Orchard And Community Events

Various notices from Owen Sound to Toronto illustrate social activity. Mrs Cooke tends a peach tree. families attend funerals. visitors call on Brydon, Aitken, Walker. a successful charity auction includes Mr Roy Hindley. new baby welcomed at Guelph General Hospital. Women’s Institute meeting discusses Memorial Day plans and cemetery care. memorial services, tree planting themes, and a home creation talk feature among members with contests and social hour.

M Cooke Altken Lloyd Altken Fergus Alken Famly Mian Martha Harris Owen Sound F Brydon Misa Annie Kipwood Box Oof Renfrew Stacey Box Roy Hindley Arthur Thompson David Stewart Young Son Guelph Chaneral Hospital Ath Strickland Duffield Eramosa Tassie Sunley Toronto Mo Aitken Eon Sunter EO Baldin Walker Petrolia Sist Ida Athan Mra Struthers Womens Institute Beonce Levels Spacdonus Ada Gurrie Ena Dratett E. Sunter Berton Cemetery Everton Apstitute and Cemetery Trusts Mary Campbell A Short Eri Momlan Masih Sateeworth RD Graham Heelen- Bush Torson Clayton Bayoer E Low Andeson

Georgetown News Briefs Highlight Local Finances and School Reopenings

The AUQUAL relief account shows $120.77, up $43.18 from 1937, as Georgetown reports municipal finances. Schools reopen Tuesday for fall term with strong attendance and full staff. a doctor absence last Thursday is noted. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Nestel and Mr and Mrs Gay. locals socialize at home of Mrs Colling and others during Easter week. Rob Addham leaves for Northern Vocational, joining rugby and hockey prospects, signaling his growing role in Toronto programs.

Estiaena Toronto Exhibition Mra Wm. Nestel Rocheator N.Y Gordon Gay Brighton Georgetown Tle Robert Rob” Addham Northern Vbcational Toronto Rob Naset

Local Social Notes and School Reopening Report

The article lists local residents visiting and traveling, including Mr Wass Overland, Mrs Gear, Mr Douglaa Gear, Frank Homer family, Earl Lambert family, and others from London and Georgetown. It notes a three week cruise aboard the SS Mathewaston and a year spent in England. Schools reopen Tuesday with larger classes and staff assignments led by Miss Abbott, Miss Jean Oldre, Mrs Waterman, and Miss McGregor.

Wass Overland Justices Aervlee Gear Douglaa Gear Pacife Abwka Frank Homer London Earl Lambert Joyce Wid Hetty Aclan GA. Hamilton Ot. Crawford Stankey Tetumusl Crawford Mathewaston Betty Lyons England Hugo Lyons Georgetown Flora Swinton Turaday Tho Ney Boda Miss Abbott Misa Jean- Oudre Ghomy Mian Waterman Miss McGregor

Presbyterian Knox Church Actson Rev Bennie Minuter Man

Presbyterian Knox Church at Acton holds service led by Rev Bennie and Minuter Man on Willow Street with aid from J. L. Bennie and MM A. in church notices.

Presbyterian Knox Church Acton J. L. Bennie MM. A. Minuter Wilow Street

Waptiot Church Acton Rev E G Banter Welcome

Sunday service notice for Waptiot Church Acton led by Rev E G Banter with welcome for all attendees. Event lists Lith Loge 1100 and ship public warship 1200 for charity school event.

Seeeks Princess Hand in New Fortune Tale

A sensational tale reports Adeven prince Abdul Moret, cousin to King Pacouk of Baypl, seeking Princess Myvejen, a 28 year old stately figure, while facing potential deportation and court intrigue involving King Zag of Albaote over a large fortune.

Abdul Moret Pacouk of Baypl Myvejen Zag of Albaote

Local notices and council events amid vacation plans

Ottawa residents Barbara and Mrs S Ro Howe plan a brief visit with Mayor George Ho and Mrs Harris while Wilfred Anidie and family enjoy a Forest Ontario vacation. Dorothy Cornish, Freeman Win, passed a Summer Course of Education in Maronta Shelett and will resume duties at Whitby Public School. Town council met Fire Brigade for a demonstration revealing modern equipment. Chief Jo Smith plans to pursue a few weeks away and may supervise a capture in the Bembroke district. An accident occurred during blasting on Mouiken Phemaeny farm. Mr Smith was injured by a blast while sheltering between buildings.

Mroa S Ro Howe Barbara Ottawa George Ho Fire Brigade Deman- Stralien Tee Jo Smith Ue Bembroke Dunham Eharlie Harry Mercer Berry oMoe Smith Our Town

Acton Fall Fair and Classifieds Listing

Public notices and sale ads from Acton detail an upcoming fall fair dates and stalls. Listings include horses for sale and farm items, auction notices, and rental properties with contact lines for Georgetown and local dealers.

Notice to Creditors and Others In Elizabeth Kennedy Estate

Notice to creditors and others concerns the estate of Elizabeth Kennedy late of Nassagauevi Italten widow deceased. Creditors must file proofs of claim before October 19 with the solicitor. Proceedings are under Chapter 165 RS0 1937. Dated September 12, 1938.

Hieabeth Kennedy Nassagauevi Italten NASA Tro Halton

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Neighborhood News James Cheyne Lakeland, Florida Canada Chas, Hoot and Childre Alton Wm. Cheyne Clarence McCture Mm. L. W. Cheyne Henry Near Wm Boassy Behool Joan Hindley Uuttee Bramaosa Rockwood B. D Rachlin, Acton Ballinafad Ospringe Erin Muited Church of Canada K. M. Morrow M.A PRD Hower _ Avenue Hunday Minuter Logn Reid Mill Street Acton, Ontario Orangeville GRAYS Wooaldonaldson, President Gooney Burlington Royal Guelph’s Modern Theatre Sonja Henie Richard Greene Joan Davis Cesar Romero Humphrey Bogart Georre Brant Gloria Dickson Allen Jenkins Walter Abl Acton Fall Fair Unglarei Heallin le Bo iMiemel Prank Holmes Threa Aply Nox 78 Flo Prugha Kipp BROWN Mitee Wallace Faicm Wok Espertanicest Desinva Atenity Young and Fer Islanic Holmis Sharthorn Yorkaile Bown Dresser Brock Acton Fall Actan Psi Fase Dan Olive Dan Cooper Block Vou Manschey Reed Kent — Fo HEA Acten Actayti Fox Heat Animmla A Canadian PLC Ian Nating Anor Aithout Opliwation Clement Montren Cmdrens Habel Pol Wirighod
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