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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 17, 1931

Page

4

Anniversary services and community notices in Naswagawoya area

Anniversary services will be held at Naswagaweya Presbyterian Church with morning service at eleven and evening at 7 30 conducted by Rev. Howard of Georgetown. A Monday anniversary tea, Heather Mission Band meeting, and multiple local visits and events are noted along with a rural school fair date and various local people and places including Knatchbull Lakoview Milton and Charlesburg.

Naswagaweya Presbyterian Church Mr. Howard Georgetown Heather Mision Ebenezer United Church Erwin B. Wilson Knatchbull Stratford Normal Behoal W. ¥. Darby Lowville Norman’ Webber Lakoview Toronto Mra A. Nightingale Florence Nightingale WN. Webbder Nassaguwoye Brookville Wodneulay

Burlington Social Notes and Local News Highlights

Burlington residents share holidays at Kincardine and Rockies trip reports from Mississauga to Vancouver. The Miremen's Drill Team earned a cup at Youngstown Firemen's Demonstration. Water Commission plans a new $100,000 system with a spring source sought from the northern mountain.

W. Templin Kincardine Yoadh Toronto Walton County Yah Fender Notre Dame ™ Academy Waterdown John Page Lottridge Rant Avenue Rockies Vancouver A. Rutt Freeman Jos. W. Mrecken Lake Oakville Robinson Calgary Youngstown N.Y Bolhur Powers Burlington Brent Street

Oakville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mrs K P Linau and Lois Limau returned Tuesday from Fenelon Walls where they upended the summer. Mrs C J Chisholm and party after a three month holiday in the Old Land returned from Southampton. Dr Hunter of Hiveralde Cal and Bars host visitors for ten days. Mary Foblaen, daughter of Reeve Wohbinzorn, shows signs of recovery after serious injury. Nora Smith and H W Osborne Gibson wed at St Jude’s. Osborn is Toronto Assistant Crown Attorney. Others include W M McDonald at Chesley for Labor Day, Mrs Janet Tucker of Brockville at a cottage, and Mr and Mrs Nesbitt and Albert Hughes with Miss Alleo Daubney touring Eastern Canada and the United States. Kitty Hinch-Noyou visiting Miles Maxwell Denniston in Winnipeg.

K.P. Linau Lois Lioys Limau Toom | Fenelon Walls C. ¥. Chisholm Ater Old Land Southampton Hunter Hiveralde Cal Greg Wyecroft Fann Upper Middle Road Centre Toronto Gregory Gregory Theatre Nua Bren Ontario Theatre Taronto Chis Kruyt Mary Foblaen Reeve Wohbinzorn Jude Witner Nora Smith Cuno Saith HW. Osborne Olbson SE. A. Gino Oakville M. McDonald Sinff Chesley Janet Tucker Brockville J. W. Dunn West Nesbitt Ottawa T. W. Litchfield Gummer Avenue Albert Vughes Alleo Daubney Ewnter Canada United States Kitty Hineh-Noyou Miles Maxwell Denniston Winnnipeg Dummer Whoewathy Dwitch

Local Women Institute Meetings and Social Events

The Hancockburn and Bannockburn Women’s Institutes held monthly and social gatherings at homes of members. Notable moments included toasts, readings, music, gifts for a departing member, a gift presentation, and a social evening with dancing. Several members and guests were reported with travel and hospital updates.

Local news notes from Campbellville and district

Reports from St. David's Church in Hundly note a service led by Rev. G. Jones after holidays. Social items list visits and trips among residents and visitors from Toronto, Kitchener, Hamilton, and Georgetown. Sporting events include a Scotch doubles lawn bowling tournament and the McDonald Clan union at Stanley Park. Also updates on Mr. Wm. McPhail Sr. and Mr. Alex McMillan recovering from injuries and illness.

St. David's Church Hundly G. Jones Wm. McPhail Crawford Mahon Kitchener GD. Sheart Michigan John Beattie Toronto W. J. Ball Vanilekle Port Burwell Theiy Won Wm. Vanalekle Milarda Mina Freda Mfurrhy Lamilton Marjorie ‘Tultle Nelson Hounffeld Win Mead M. Hingham Georgetown Holliday Harry Janet New York BE. Armstrong Jiamnes Gundord Coreta Gibson Hare Alexander Armantrang Acton Jame Long J.jr Mia Martha Smith Oran Grundy Gt. Catharines W. Wall John Melthiney Mary Mrs. Miller Ruswll Alex, McMillan Hrin Bramoun Guelph

Local Fall Term Opens Amid Busy Town Activities

Our public school opened on Tuesday for the fall term with a large attendance. In Toronto exhibitions this week various local figures win prizes at the Raleigh Oxy Queen and other events while residents report travels, sales, and visits to Georgetown and Muskoka. A fire near town was quickly controlled and community gatherings provided laughter and camaraderie at Norval.

Jernsy Claus Toronto W. A. McClure Georgetown McDougall Brothers Ruquesing Alex. Name HG. Wrigglesworth Hormmby Woodbridge A. TD. Willon Ned Door Alta Fr. Dodds Old Town McCullonigh Norval

Little Wille Helps Care for Kittens

Young Wille brings in the kittens with a careful grip by the stems while a worried father warns not to harm them. Wille responds he will carry them very carefully.

Wille Willie

Funeral of William Ewanston Observed in Rockwood

The funeral of the late William Ewanston was conducted last Wednesday with Troy H. L. Bennie of Acton officiating and Rev John Little assisting. Ewanston, active in municipal affairs and former township council member, was a devoted member of Rockwood Presbyterian Church. The service featured solo by Frank Hall and featured prayers, hymns, and confirmations led by Bishop of Niagara. Bearers included local men from Guelph and area. offerings and collections totaled about 65 dollars.

William Ewanston Troy H. L. Bennie Acton John Little Ewanston Rockwood Presbyterian Church Prank Hall Yarwood EF. Detighty Guelph Alfred Croft Micuionary Society Pedbyterian Church Rupert Mokerson Victoria Mishop Pand Therebyterian Presbyterian Church Beturday Naylor Corenlo BL John't Church St. John's Church Wishop Niagara P. Sawyer St. Alban’ Church Geovil St. George's Church Toronto L. Little Northen Ontario Wfe Formosa Littles Flora Gould Pormoan Robert Pasmore Ais Wlih Clancy Portland Ore Mia Vivian Panmore Medford Fanner Elrele Wm. McCullough Mra Frank McCullough Georgy Palmerston Chan Wm. McDonald Adolidas Stratford A. D. Jupp Jean Alao Min Laura Mutric Alfred Sammon Wallace Kitchener J. Thomas Alsonia Conn A. Lennox J. Bradshaw Murdo Munro Guelph Street Stret Munro Toynahl Exhibition Park Women's Institute Bol Rookwood Women's Institute Thursdaay Janes M. Cameron D. McNabb Rookwood _Mrybytorian Church Eden Milly

Tronk Cut Sparks Customer and Butcher Exchange

A terse confrontation unfolds as a customer accuses the butcher of mispricing bone while the butcher insists the customer is paying for the cut. The exchange highlights tension over a disputed portion in a shop setting.

Acton fall fair shows horse comeback and prize risings

The Acton Fall show drew a large turnout with a positive view of horses returning to former form. Prize notes include Hugh Black winning second and third on yearling roadster colts while competing against Toronto Exhibition specimens. Local merchants also reported improving trade ahead of a Salvation Army event led by Tom Guelph.

Acton Hugh Black Toronto M Merchant Halvation Army Tom Guelph Baronilorud

Life Programme and the Value of Planning Your Future

A reflective piece argues for a structured life plan covering daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. It questions chosen professions, long term aims, and the balance of wealth recreation travel and friendships, urging regular checkups to ensure meaningful progress.

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What Do You Like To Do Best In Life

A business owner reflects on work satisfaction over money urging young people to choose a vocation based on enjoyment of the work, not just financial reward. He cites examples from sports and arts to illustrate that happiness in work comes from engagement and purpose rather than fortune.

Lindberg New York City Lila

Wowlers 1931 CrRor Notes Curious Word Origins

A quirky 1931 chronicle defines a connoisseur as a person who stands outside a picture palace. It hints at odd phrases about matrimony, souls’ suffering, a polygon in a dead parrot, and misapplied literary nicknames. The text also equates Baba with icing away when a crime occurred.

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Church Services Schedule and Upcoming Anniversary

Sunday services include 12.00 a m prayer 12.00 noon Bible class 7.00 p m sermon all are welcome at Erin church. Sunday school at 9 45 a m next services September 27 and October 4 feature The Lord Word and Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Anniversary services marked with Always Welcome.

W. Foreman QU. A Erin Nm. A Yonday Bubbath UL ‘Tunsday Hervica

Auction and lost item notice with sale offers and gear

Fragmentary classified items listed for sale and a missing suitcase incident. Entries include a lost black leather suitcase with baby clothes between Acton and George Street, a 11-11 to HENT 6 room apartment for $17, plus scales, a radio, and horse-drawn show buggy for sale.

Acton Georgestawn

Card of Titans Neighbors aid after barn destruction

Local neighbors lent aid to prevent further loss as a fire destroyed a farm barn. Robert Labby expresses gratitude for the community support and assistance during the crisis.

Titanes Robert Labby

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