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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
11
Local column highlights notable happenings in nearby communities drawing reader interest. Items cover social events, public notices, and community developments across centers, reflecting regional connections and shared concerns.
Mrs J Burlingham spent last Thursday visiting friends at Rockwood. Mr Chas Tyler of Agincourt and Mrs Jean and Franklin and Mrs Pitman of Milliken were Sunday visitors at the Corners Services at the church. Mr and Mrs William Stevenson and daughter from Detroit were recent visitors at Miss Emma Cripps home.
Mrs D A Robertson spends days with friends in Toronto. Mr and Mrs A B Cheyne of Centro Inn visit. Mrs J Churcher and Mrs H Church of Guelph guest of Mya Cheyne then Mr and Mrs Chas Booth of Caledon. Wm Cheyne visits Guelph. Planting drought noted and corn shows promise. May and Mrs Archie Lasby of Eramosa visit. Wm and Mrs Bessey move into new house with family settled.
Grace Rauwreed Burke owned by Thoms Y L Leslie of Alluviadale Farms Georgetown delivered twin calves at the Toronto Exhibition last Sunday. Georgetown Branch 1270 Canadian Leylan hosted a reception for Georgetown's prize winning band the Lome Rules on Thursday evening at their Club Rooms. Mrs. Thomas Walters of Wemin Indiana visits with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. L. Lelie and others in town. Hon. and Mrs. Earl Rowe and Hon. Leopold Macaulay with others were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Pleck during their stay in town last Saturday.
Eden Mills reports a Dublin Institute program with instrumental numbers by Mrs. J. Roberts and Mrs. W. McPhail, a solo by Miss Helen McPhail, and readings by Mrs. J. Gilbertson. Social hour followed, noting a wood fire departure. Local church socials, bazaars, weddings, and visits across Garafraxa and Rockwood were described along with church service changes and pastor guest appearances. Numerous residents and families were noted in Sunday visits and travel, including Hep-mlater in Toronto and a move to a Rockwood farm.
Erin Duncan Campbell of Plint Michigan visits his brother Walter Campbell and friends. Walter Campbell’s brother William dies soon after arrival. Earl Smith hosts 225 neighbors at the new residence on Thursday. W W J McLean of Red Deer Alberta returns from Olympic games in Germany with stories and photos.
Local residents record a busy period with travelers leaving for London and Milton, visitors from Carlisle, Hamilton and Guelph, and church activities in Nassapaweyn Presbyterian Church. Social visits include Miss Kay Bell, Miss Wilma Bell and Miss Jean McPhail returning home for the weekend.
Limehouse Miss Ivens of Toronto spent the week end at her home here. Mr and Mrs Wm Millieeo and family of Brampton visited his parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alex Trotter of Stratford with children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alan Norton. Mrs Robert Lane Mr Robin Lane Jr and Mrs Harvey Norton with Hoss visited Arthur Lane in the Toronto Hospital Sunday. Mr Norman Brown and Miss Massle Jackson of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs FP Shelbourne. Miss Jackson is leaving for a visit to England on Thursday. Mr Leonard Brown and Miss Evelyn McKay of Toronto are spending their summer vacation with Mr and Mrs F Shelbourne. The children are busy at both churches preparing for Holly Bay next Sunday when good congregations are looked for at both places.
Miltons oldest resident Mrs Sarah Lewington celebrated her 5th birthday at her son Charles home. Mrs Charles Bowring left for Vancouver to visit her sister for several weeks. Howard Allison has bought the late Mrs John Agnew residence on the town south west side. The Provincial Constable and Mrs George Cookman returned from a trip to France England and Scotland. In France they attended the unveiling of the Vimy Ridge Memorial by His Majesty King Edward VII. Store changes: MR Nixon’s store sold. Walker Store will move stock October 1 to RR occupied building. Boots dealer Mr Fusken retires from business. John R Mills, longtime member of African L O L No 2358, honored as member of Provincial Grand Lodge of Ontario West. Mills, age 74, has attended 53 Orange celebrations since joining L O L. A man charged with neglect for not rocking his son's car after a dance, James Service near Milton, investigated by Constable A J Oliver. The car found next day on seventy one Trafalgar Township-Chamption.
Ospring report notes a Tuesday Brisbane School Fair with the local school winning first place for its chorus and many other prizes won by scholars. Mentions gatherings with the McKinnon and Turner families, visits by Miss Cooke to Coningsby, and a community corn and wetter roast hosting about 123 attendees. A funeral in Barrie follows a guest’s death, and the Ladies' Aid held a ten cent tea with recitations and a contest won by Mrs. Sunter and Mr. Stewart.
A Gazette report notes Burlington adds six cement benches in Lakeside Park to improve seating after a period of need. Also cited are local incidents including a showroom theft in Water Street and various town updates on residents and events.
Two miners trade quips about butter and coffee in a brief dialog. The exchange contrasts a strong butter with a weak coffee, hinting at a playful morale moment amid daily work.
In a later afternoon exchange a stranger asks if a pedestrian Dara was seen near the area. A native replies that they have worked there all afternoon with no sighting of any person, only one solitary man attempting to foot.
The United Church Young People's Society held its second meeting with Mrs Ben Hosking in charge and planned a Book Club and Fall Rally on October 18 with speaker Wm S Mc Vithe. The Rural School Fair at Ex Mbition Park drew many exhibits, speeches, and student displays.
With the reopening of school Milton rural boys and girls rapidly complete their exhibits for the School Fair to be held at Brookville on September 6 and at Limehouse on September 9.
Oakville reports Mr and Mrs Randall Forder sail for England aboard the Duchess of Richmond and plan to live in London. Council directs the garbage collector to seek assistance during a holiday. Lieut E W Finch Noyes arrives on leave from Esquimalt to stay with his parents. Mr J E Hammell travels from Toronto with Hon T A Crerar on a Red Lake district inspection. Miss Anne Regan of Chicago visits Oakville after winning a prize for distance to the Old Boys and Girls Reunion. Mrs Mary Hughes is fined $100 for possession of liquor contrary to an Ontario Liquor Control Board order. Six Gray Coach buses pass through town en route to Toronto with a new rear-engine design. Armand N Heintzman and family announce the engagement of Nelda Mary Heintzman to Eliabeth Keogh of Toronto with marriage planned mid October.
Sunday School and rally day program with Mr George Emery of the Y M C A as speaker. Evening service for Baptist Anniversary. Midweek Unity Men's Club meeting Wednesday at 6.00 pm. Bible Study Hour Thursday 7 30 pm. Everyone welcome.
Sunday September 27 1936 11 00 am Rally Day Service with theme The Race that Is Set Before Us 7 00 pm Mr S Johnston of Rodkwood presents Ye have Caught My Pal Note J W M S Sectional Meeting Wednesday afternoon and evening Full Sacramental Service Sunday October 4 Anniversary of the Congregation October 11 Always Welcome.
Sunday services mark the 936 D4th anniversary with sermons by Rev. John MacNeill of McMaster University and an evening entertainment “The Town of Long Ape.” Various ads list for rent, sale, and wanted items, plus community notices and a request to return missing pillowcases.
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