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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
4
Mr John Marshall of Toronto visited the Mises Young and was hosted by Misa Mary Cold in Guelph. Mrs Soppr spent time with friends in Toronto. Rey Neatan of Georgetown visited Mr Soper and Mae. J Soper visited friends in Preston. Mr and Mrs Scott of Toronto visited Mr Wylie this week.
Large attendance at the United Church reopens with morning service by Rev. A L Atton and music from Arlista Cookstown, evening service by Rev. Mr Sullivan Grahamsville. Parishioners praised the restored building and welcoming worship led by local workers. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Draper Depew and Mrs Norman Jackson.
Under the Women's Association of the United Church 2 Competitive Concert drew fair town attendance with Everton Stone and Rockwood United churches competing. A United Church quartet including Frank Day J A Little Chas Harris and A J Elliott performed. Anniversary services and special music marked week events with upcoming concerts and staffing notes.
Ottawa residents Mr and Mrs H Brown and Jean visited Mr and Mrs Robert Brown on Sunday. Miss Mar Wiley and Mr Berry Clarke of Pipargelowi visited Mr and Mrs Ed Cornell. Mrs Waltie of Toronto, staying with Mrs Crofts for two months, returned to Toronto. Gordon of Guelph and Rob Airdrie visited Mrs Ed Cornell. Mr and Mrs Lynds of Oshawa visited Mr and Mrs Lynd Smith on Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in Milton will end at midnight Sunday September 4. Mrs F A Taylor left Monday evening for Winnipeg to visit her son D E Taylor. Postmaster R M Clements attends the Postmasters Convention in Brockville this week. Mr and Mrs John A Stover of Milton celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home. They were married in Orillia. Prices for peaches have fallen to seven six-quart baskets per dollar on the Hamilton market. Mr and Mrs Martin Early and two sons, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Coulson, left for Hydro, Ontario. Champion.
Burlington reports secretary H J Blair resigns after 25 years with the Public School Board. Fire brigade captain Norm Taylor joins RCASC training in Hamilton for two weeks before Camp Borden. Ivy Taylor reportedly aboard Athénia torpedoed. later confirmed safe in England. Coal traders say no price rise yet. possible small future increase. Town considers seven o clock store closings with extended hours before holidays. Christmas rush provisions planned. Water Commission awaits Municipal Board approval for 65 000 dollar intake and reservoir project.
Mr W Cooper returns home after relieving a CPR dispatcher in London for a week. An anniversary service is planned at St David’s Presbyterian Church after a Nassagaweya Church event. Bert Ferris family enjoyed Western Fair in London. Art Wilson joins Ambulance Corps training in Guelph. Funeral for Mrs Ed Agnew held in Wellesley Hospital area. she had just returned from England. An Agnew reunion occurred at Mr Twe Phypil’s home. Blair Young Women’s Association collected children’s clothing for the West. Miss Jean Snyder attended the Gundy Markle wedding in Milgrove United Church.
Hon. Bradford LeSage appointed Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. He has served as Acting Premier in the Lhe Lea Campbell Government and has twice presided over the PART Executive Council.
Limehouse Women’s Institute held a successful Webner roast and dance at the home of Mr and Mrs Steven Nurrie. Attendees from Limehouse also visited the Rural School Fair at the seventh rue school with exhibits and demonstrations.
Rally Day service was held at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday morning and anniversary services at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. Ebenezer church is being repainted. Mrs. Dodds of Burlington visits Nassaguweya. Nassagaweya Rural School Fair at Brookville drew large crowds with fine exhibits. Ernest Wilson of Salem visited Knatchbull. E Golightly of Toronto visited Nassagawega. Local families attended Nightingale Blakey hospitals in Dundalk.
Ospringe residents Harvey Leslie and wife returned Friday from a three week visit to relatives in Pelly and Birsay. The Ballinafad United Church baptized Gordon Aitken’s daughter, Rev A O Weeerman officiated. Ladies Aid of Wielacat Presbyterian held a Ten Cent Tea with entertainment by local singers and a Treasure Trail contest hosted by Gordauts Aitken.
Night constable back on job after medical leave. Engagements announced for Sarah Margaret and Dorothy Emily with Hall and Brandford respectively. Georgetown Fair to be held as scheduled despite militia use. Belfountain church wedding for Johnny James Emerson and William Hygen's daughter wedding details.
Oakville Town Council decided that war veterans will receive preference for wartime guard positions on town property at the regular meeting Monday night. Kenneth F. Praeter was appointed principal of Central Public School, succeeding R. F. Sanderson who retired. Bowma nville defeated Oakville 14 to 5 in the third game of the Intermediate A QOBA playoffs, ending Oakville’s season in Bowmanville.
At Kraix Presbyterian Manse in Acton, Alice Jackson daughter of Thomas and Mrs Jackson married Reisen John son of Mr and Mrs Smith. Rev H L Bennie officiated. Bride wore navy attire with accents. reception featured tarhallons and wine. Bride’s sister Margaret Smith attended. groom’s man, Mr. Near of Acton assisted. couple will reside in Acton.
The marriage of Miss Huby Bévelyn Murray and Carl Gordon Hansen was held in Guelph with Stev J C Grier officiating. Attendants wore blue crepe and corsages, reception at the Windsor Hotel followed, couple to reside in Acton after a Detroit trip.
A distorted dialogue fragment shows an elder brother pressuring a younger sibling to reveal information about a person named Lanning. The overheard threat suggests coercion and possible concealment within a family dispute.
A fragment shows a heated debate about free opinion and respect in public dialogue. The text references disparaging language and personal stance, illustrating how individuals justify or contest hurtful remarks in community discussions.
The director recalls being stunned when offered the chairmanship and admits to nearly forgetting a prepared speech of thanks. A second director confirms the shock and surprise of the moment.
Surplus cattle sale at Frank McCulloch farm drew buyers led by Roy Hindley and Frank Petch. Stratford visitors, the Wrigglesworths, returned from New York World's Fair trip to see relatives. Erin Women’s Institute met with Dr. C Dc Ross presenting on cancer detection. Softball games featured McIntyres vs Eden Mills and Newstead & Nichols vs Guelph.
Executors of the estate of the late D H Young announce a public auction of household effects in Acton on Saturday September 23, 1939 at 1 30 pm. Items include dining room set, chairs, beds, dressers, tables, piano, sewing machine, refrigerator, washing machine, stove, heater, blinds and more.
Sunday September 24 1939 Aladam Church and Sunday School Italty Service at 7 30 pm Prayer Meeting at 4 00 pm Welcome to all announced for the congregation and visitors.
The notice advertises property for sale in Acton including a two story brick house with pantry and summer kitchen at Light ant water and barn on Gusth Street plus a 400 porch flat with adam ventel for rent or sale. It also calls for a supervisor for the Acton YMCA with applications requested to Secretary JS Zatherland and a September 6 deadline.
Extensive clearing sale of farm base Parm block implements hay grain and all household effects of the late John Heal to be held at Lot 31 Concessiona 7 Eramosa Township on Wednesday September 27 at 12 o clock cash terms R Kerr Auctioneer phone 36 Acvm
Notice is given to all persons with claims against William Cote late of Acton Halton Ontario who died August 21 1939 to send written particulars of their claims to executors Bachevery and Alexander McKay on or before September 21 1939. After that date the executors will distribute the estate having regard only to claims they have already noticed.
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