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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1933
Page
6
A brief column highlights notable happenings in nearby communities likely to interest readers. It covers social events, local initiatives, and upcoming meetings affecting residents beyond the main town.
Mrs Gertrude Dale plans to sail from Quebec on the Empress of Britain on September 2eth for London England where she has accepted a position as dietitian for the Canada Products Co Ltd. Mr and Mrs Joseph Benham have moved here from Toronto and reside with Mr Thos Mc Clure.
A social evening at Dr and Miss Sutherland's home, hosted by the Presbyterian Church Women Auxiliary, featured a quilt draw won by Alfred Marshall of Toronto. Brampton Fair success for Mark Given with top Hackney placements. Esquesing School Fair drew 500 plus attendees at Limehouse School with strong entries in grains, vegetables, flowers, poultry, livestock, fruit and tomato classes. Church announcements note temperance talk and upcoming anniversary services. The Women’s Institute plans county exhibit for Milton Fair with various local visits and moves.
Harvest home services at St John’s Church with Rev D E Herm and Rev L D Brown drew strong crowds. Rally Day in Presbyterian, upcoming Eden Mills anniversary with Rev Strachan, and Acton Fair praise for good weather and varied entertainments. Local visits include Miss Hamilton of Hamilton and Melvin Watson from Pickering.
Burlington and district reverted to Standard Time on Saturday night. Mrs. Wilbur Kerns hosted a dinner for Miss Borieta Featherstone, a bride elect. W J Riddiford of New York Trade Commission visits with parents on King's Road. Joseph J. Chesseman named Inspector of beverage rooms for Hamilton area. Local telephone staff surprised Mrs. Percy Fitness with a china set. Mr. and Mrs. Fitness planning move to Hamilton. A truck on Maple Avenue was struck by a car on Brant Street causing minor damage. A sign at W. L. Rennie’s office torn. awning at H. Saunders’ shoe store damaged. A brick shattered W. A. Walker’s plate glass window on Water Street. Hamilton dairies selling milk in Burlington face a $100 license fee or license violation consequences leading to fines. Co‑operative Dairy accused of selling milk without license. driver fined $56 in Magistrate Bull’s court.
Owing to anniversary services at Arkell United Church next Sunday Rev Mr Marsh of Mimico will preach. Ebenezer United Church preaching is withdrawn for next Sunday morning. Sunday School continues. Rev Mr Somerville of Eden Mills will lead Mimico services for Mr Marsh. Rally Day at Ebenezer SS set for October 6. Mrs Hesson of Toronto visiting Darbyville.
Sunday gatherings at the Church of Christ featured visitors from Guelph and Acton including Mr. Jack Hinds and daughter Eileen from Guelph and Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon from Acton. Rev J P McLeod spoke on goodness and thirthfulness and the Young People's Society led the postservice session with talks on a summer camp.
CREWSONS CORNERS reports Mr and Mrs Albert Wilding and two sons visited Burlingham family Sunday. Mrs McIntosh returned from a week in Guelph. Mr Tyler visited in Toronto. Brown of Batteau visited with Tyler McIntosh Cripps in Rockwood. Mrs A Cripps spent days in Georgetown. Church service next Sunday at 10 45 am with Sunday school at 10 00 am.
A new club in Oakville named the Workers' Association is formed under John F Brown. The Daylight Saving Season ends with the last day before Standard Time on Saturday September 29. Rita Roy a two year old Trafalgar girl severely scalded in a mash incident last week is reported very much improved by Sick Children's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wallace of North Bay visit son J M Wallace in Colborne Street with Mr Wallace noting his 82nd birthday. Mrs A E Hillmer and Nat Buchanan hurt in a car crash last week have returned home from hospital. Jack Whitaker Alt Whitaker Art Hillmer and Mr Wallace remain at Hamilton General Hospital showing satisfactory progress.
Terra Cotta residents welcome guests from Chicago Acton and Toronto while many attend fairs. Corn cutting is the current focus with social events planned including a euchre party and dance at Glen Williams. A near miss on Main Street prompted by emergency brakes during a pail retrieval.
Eden Mills area social life includes a corn roast at Harold Walton's summer resort hosted by the Young People’s Association, and a Ladies Aid supper planning session at H Taylor’s. John Green of Moose Jaw and his Toronto brother Walter visit, and Green attended United Church General Council in Kingston. Robt M Croft and Eileen Bridger wed at Rockwood with Rev John Little officiating. couple to reside in Toronto after honeymoon. Dr Fred Croft and Mae Watson attended.
Erin Miss Catharine Conlin of Hanover visits sister Mrs. McKenzie at Busholm Inn. Mrs Gear with grandson Douglas Gear spent days at the Chicago Fair. Mrs Cameron from Markham visited Miss Mary McMillan. She returns Monday to celebrate her 84th birthday with relatives. Master Woodrow Tarzwell, nephew of Mr. Arthur Tarzwell, fully recovers from infantile paralysis and goes home to Grand Valley. W E Crouch brings in a 3 lb 2 oz beefsteak tomato weighing heavy and oddly shaped. Four Lawn Bowling Club members attended a Scotch doubles tournament by Fergus Club. Overland, Elgie, Bush, and Foster won some prizes and matches.
In a London jewellery department jade bead necklets were offered at three guineas while similar pieces in shows were marked three hundred guineas. Jade prices vary with color and workmanship, and Burma is a major source. Chinese cutters hold a reputation for secret methods and patience in selecting pure jade. the finest pieces are emerald colored and translucent.
A brief exchange reveals Mr Smith has three daughters who are not living at home as none are married yet. The dialogue centers on whether the daughters reside with him and their marriage status.
Smith recalls a remarkable party ending with confusion about reaching Jones or the telephone to his wife. The fragment hints at a hazy memory and a missed connection during the event.
A visitor at an orphanage witnessed a race for young girls won by an eight year old who then gave her prize doll to acrippled girl saying she ran for her. The anecdote leads to a reflection on salvation through Jesus Christ as substitute and savior.
A boy named Ganton fell from a radial trestle near the Georgetown Lumber Co. mills but escaped serious harm. The Hydro Commission plans street light standards for Main Street pending Town Council approval. At Fergus Fair J B Devereaux won four firsts two seconds and a third on Saddle horses. Cedar Crest finals saw Sam Mackenzie win the championship and shield with Frank Armstrong runner up. Mrs. Wm Hill hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Irene Hall who is to marry at month’s end. Mrs C F Orr and granddaughter Honey Laird have returned from Kirkland Lake and report Mrs Laird recovering after a major operation.
Reports of injuries in Milton Esquesing and Hornby include Jack Charlton’s gashed leg from a axe and Clarence Hall’s arm crushed in an electric washing machine wringer. A county office reorganization eyed by Attorney General Roebuck could consolidate County Court Clerk Surrogate Registrar and Sheriff posts. George Elliott notified LeRoy Dale appointed Official Guardian agent in Halton replacing Elliott. Eric McArthur and Kilbride entrants showcase Percheron horse prizes at the Canadian National Exhibition with several top placements including stallion and filly awards. Kenneth Robertson of Kilbride earns second in boys colt club with champion designation.
A tropic mission family named Anderson prayed for salt at Christmas. A doll sent as a gift leaked salt, revealing a doll stuffed with salt, fulfilling their wish as a miracle.
A clearing sale of the household effects including a piano and an electric range will be held at Lake Avenue Acton on Saturday October 6 at 1 PM. Terms cash. No reserve. Auctioneer 142 R. J. Kerr.
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