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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
11
Local Visits Bring Toronto Reminiscences for Residents
Everton Miss Muriel Hortop returned Friday from Toronto after a week visiting friends and attending Co. IN. EB. Mrs. D. H. Parker visits her sons Archie and David in Toronto. Miss Margaret Sunter came back Saturday from Toronto after a week with Mrs. Bessie Wickle and other friends. Miss Rose Currie is visiting her county. Mrs. Walter Couling and Mrs. G. G. Robertson spent Labor Day in Toronto at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ula. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Aowrey spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Usher wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Hortop
Toronto
Co. IN
D. H. Parker
Archie
David
Margaret Sunter
Bessie’ Wickle
Rose Currie
Walter Couling
G. G. Robertson
John Ula
Elmer Aowrey
Local Notes of Oakville and District Highlights
Oakville resident Mrs W J Nowell injured when a passenger from a Hamilton bus alighted. Reg Blakelock won his sixth gold in under 21 trombone at the Canadian National Exhibition. The Anitra owned by A Montye Macrae scored second in the cruiser class in Ona events. W H Hawke sought $40 from Board of Education for his son Kenneth’s broken wrist during high jump practice. A summer wedding united Kathleen Lefevre and Allan Aubrey Rowan Legg at Holyrood Oakville and Birmingham. Jack Markey suffered minor injuries when his taxi was struck by a truck at Port Credit. Russell Gnrawdall was knocked from his bicycle by a car at the Gregory Theatre corner, leaving a facial gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. J. Nowell
Lakeshore Highway East
Hamilton
Reg. Blakelock
Thos
A. Blakelock
M.P.P
A. Montye Macrae
Russell Gnrawdall
Palumbo's
J. A. MacDonald
Gregory Theatre
Rockwood Missionary Society Plans Acton Meeting
Rockwood Presbyterian Church hosts September Women’s Missionary Society session with appointments for the Acton sectional meeting. Members discuss October offerings, hear news from Miss Anne Storey in Guyana, and review European status of women. Holy Communion observed at St John’s, Harvest Festival planned with Rev. Weld as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira
Robert Patterson
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Acton
J. D. McNabb
Abs. Robt. Patterson
MT. Smith
P. Sim
Elva Pearen
Jean McLean
Simu
Mra P. Sim
Anne Storey
Bgrithh
Guiana
Brown
Russia
Germany
Ladies’ Organization
Patterson
Wm. Gordon
St. John's Church
E. Brillinger
BR. M. Weld
Guelph
Presbyterian Church
Palestine
St. Paul
S. Johnston
St. Paul's
Hamilton
Janes Hoberty
Jas. Hawkins
Max Millne
Wm Yea
Toronto
Ahy
Everett E. LeVinass
Huifulo
W. Gardiner
Memorial Service At S Graveside For Bishop Werne
A memorial service was held at the S graveside on Sunday for Bishop Werne. Conductors of the service included Rev. Mr Poremay, Rev. Mr Allen, Rev. George Aitken and Rev. Mr Picket, a returned missionary from India, with good attendance reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.E
Toronto
J. W. Cushnle
Laura
Acton
Wealey Werne
Poremay
Mr. Allen
George Aitken
Mr Pickett
India
Nassagaweya Church Notices And Local Updates
Nassagaweya area announcements note no service at Ebenezer United Church next Sabbath due to anniversary services at Arkell United Church. Mr Victor Watson of Nassagaweya reports the loss of a valued horse from blood poisoning. The Heather Mission Band held its monthly meeting with good attendance at Ebenezer United. Nassagaweya residents attended the Conservative picnic at Georgetown. Mrs Job of Burlington visits relatives and friends in Nassagaweya. Recent rains aid fall plowing pastures root crops and all wheat in good start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkell United Church
Ebenezer United
Victor ‘Watson
Nassagaweya
Heather Mission Hand
Ebeneezer United Church
Georgetown
Job
Burlington
Naxangaweya
Hillsburg Notes on Local Visits and Losses
Miss Margaret Robertson progress after operation. Sympathy sent to the Harbour family on Mr R R Harbour’s passing. District attendees join the Cheyne reunion at Fred Oakes residence. John Alditt’s barn by Capringe burned in an electrical storm. crops lost. Delaney, Blow, Marshall, and Cheyne families visit over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Robertson
A& Kitchener
R. R. Harbour
Cheyne
Fred Oakes
Centre Inn
John Aldtt
Capringe
T. Delaney
Miss Blow
Guelph
Lloyd Marshall
W. Cheyne
Milton Boy Scouts Camp at Credit River Hats
Terra Cotta notes the Milton Boy Scouts camping on W J Rutledge’s Credit River Hats. Milas Alma Atkinson returns home from Weston Hospital improved in health. Mr and Mrs T Ho and family move into the brick Main Street house owned by the estate of Dr McAndrew. Spent time with Mr and Mrs Robert McCauley. Threshing and fall ploughing are general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Boy
W. J. Rutledge
Credit River
Milas Alma ‘Atkinson
Weston Hospital
Mir
Airs
Main Street
Dr. McAndrew
Georgetown
D. McC
Afr. Puckering
Isabella Street
Fiddler C K McMillan Wins Old-Time Contest at C N
Erin Overland and family visit Detroit relatives as a fire destroys the Wrame barn on Gordon Speers farm east of Caledan, with 4000 dollar loss. McMillan wins the annual old-time fiddlers contest at the C N with Miles June Woneywill at piano. Dorothy White and John Huxley attend the Pennard Mart wedding in Auburn New York and visit relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Overland
Detroit
J. Overland
Mc Rowan
Cleveland
George Wilson
Gordon Speers
Caledan
Erin
C. K. McMillan
C. N
Miles June Woneywill
Wm. Harbour
Miles Dorothy White
John Huxley
Pennard- Mart
Auburn
N.Y
Relaves
Advocate
Two Cars Damaged In Evening Collision Near Stewarttown
Georgetown residents report two cars badly damaged in a collision on the seventh near the turn above Stewarttown hill at about eight o clock in the evening. No injuries were recorded. Other local items note long service recognition for Alex Gregory and an engagement announced by Kathleen Arnold to Johr Wellington Willoughby with a wedding planned for October in St Pauls Anglican Church. Joe Wilcox and Frank Carter win solo competitions in musicians events with the Lorne Rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown Hill
Howard Kentner
Claude Kentner
Missy Marjorie Kentner
Edith Dalvis
P.R. Watson
Tilden Lake
Alex. Gregory
Georgetown
Salvation Army
Canada
Edward D. Gooderham
Kathleen Arnold
Johr Wellington ‘Willoughby
J. A. Willoughby
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Joe Wilcox
Frank Carter
Lorne Rifles
Herald
Diverse visits mark weekend in Eden Mills and area
Eden Mills and surrounding towns saw a string of social visits and gatherings. Families such as Toltons and Lowries hosted kin from Arkell and Rockwood, while guests from Burford and Wingham joined in at local homes. Mrs Wilson received a surprised farewell party hosted by the women’s association. Miss Ysabell Lowrie returned from St Joseph’s Hospital in Guelph after appendicitis surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Tolton
Mira
Lindsay Tolton
Gordon
Sadie Roberts
Lion's Head
Postal and Family
Burford
John Hamsey
W. Gauley
Wingham
James Lowrey
Rockwood
Hert Lowry
Wary Appleton
Syracuse
N.Y
H. Taylor
Womens —“Association
United President
Burlington News Quarters Highlight Local Officials and Events
Burlington notes arrive of Oscar Williams and family from Winnipeg occupying John Marek's Water Street home. Chief Lee J. Smith on holiday. Night Constable Dunham covers day shift, Constable George Fenn covers night work. Town Council hears beach residents protest lake shore crossing ban. Miss Alice Barrett wins gold medal for accuracy and bronze for speed at the Toronto Exhibition. Web School Board declines salary increase for the secretary from about 500 to 700 per year, favors daily pay instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
Oscar Wilams
Winnipeg
John Marek
Water Street
Lee J. Smith
Dunham 1
George Fenn
Bay Shore
Lake Shar
Alice Barrett
D. Barrett
Toronto
Weh School Board
Gayette
Milton and Mrs Anderson Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Milton residents Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home on Sunday. The event brought together relatives and friends in a warm milestone observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Anderson
Milton
Afra
M._Clements
Montreal
Eleanor
Duchess of Bedford
England
WW. F. Lee
Oshawa
Mid. A. Melcenheimer
Raasean Lake
Muskoka
Pleming
Joan
Hamilton
Halton County
Acton
Menibers
Sam Brush
Halton
Ontario
Champlon
The Devil's Wedge and The Conflicts of Life Sermons
The schedule lists The Minister presenting The Devil's Wedge at 13.00 p m and The Conflits of Life at 7.00 p m. Sunday activities include Sunday School and Bible Clauses or Unity Men's Club Sunday Study Hour at 12 15 p m and Bible Study Hour on Thursday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Men's Club
Acton Fall Fair and Lane Exchange Notices Around Town
Several small notices from Acton area reflect fall fair activities and local services. Advertisers seek weekly eggs buyers and guitar lessons, while Lloyds Corn Salve promotes its dep medication and fox farm offers. The Acton Fall Fair announces entries and tender deadlines with secretary details.
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Everton
Oakville
Ballinafad
Hillsburg
Eden Mills
United Church of Canada
Ecv
E. M. Merrow
Bower. Avenue
Presbyterian Snox Church
H. L Bennie
M. A_ Ministe
Willow Street
Grace Triumphant
John MacNeill
McMaster University
Alban’s Church
G. F. Scovil
St. George's Church
Allen Fl
Campbellville
A. H. Bishop & Sons
Failview Avenue
Capitol Theatre
Wes. Bowell
Myrna Loy
Ames” Kiadellenis Carrell
George Brent
Francis Lederer
Ann Sothert
Jack Marks
Warner Oland i
Charlie Chan
Jane Withers
F “Pepper
Irvin S
Cobb
la Vogue Ltd
la Vogue
Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Ltd
Upper
Wyndham Street
Mirsh
Mar
Royal Theatre
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Walking On Air
Gene Raymond
Ann Sothern
Laurel Hardy
Bonnie Scotland
Warner Baxter
Frederic March
Lionel Barrymore
Jone Lang—I
Guelah
Pranek Holmes
Oo. E. Cutts
R. R. No
Bower Avenue
Harry Holmes, JR
Dominion Hotel
Lee &J. Clair
Ave
Toronto, Ont
HOX
Parkdale Academy OF Music
F. Wilds
Cooper Block
Andi
Fair Ground
Wright
Lloyd's
Lloyd Chemical Laboratories
Dept. Y
Vannatter Fox Farm
Titanes
Archibald McColl
Robt, Kerr
J. D. McMyllan
YY. N. Farmer
Cooper Dock
Walt Superinendent
PL. Wright
Healy Gror
B. D. Rachlin Mill Street
Carroll
Peek-Frean Biscuits
London
Barr’s Quality Grocery
Campbell’n Tomato Soup
Masket
Wasket
Linny
Wanquet
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham Bl
Loblawy Guelph
Asoursey — Sarvies
Churchill
Albert Leece OY
Kis
A. N. Kkmllan
Charles Dickeng
Naika Ati Gibson
Melly Gideon
Wille Vincent
Isobed
Muriel Stephenson
Mis Oid Thomas
Swackhammer
G. Y. Stephenson
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