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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1932

Page

11

Foster Family Visit Reports and Schoolyard Injury

Mr and Mrs William Foster and Misses Daisy and Mildred Foster visited Mr and Mrs John McLean on Sunday. Clarence Johnson suffered a painful accident Tuesday morning, slipping in the schoolyard and cutting his ear on a broken corner of the wall requiring several stitches.

Wiliam Foster Tush Foster Daisy Mildred Foster John McLean Clarence Johnson

Neighborhood News Interesting Item in Which Readers Are Interested

A compact neighborhood note highlights activities and concerns from nearby centers and communities. It signals items of broad local interest and invites reader attention to upcoming events and happenings across several areas and groups.

Ballinafad and Toronto Visitors Highlight Local Notices

Ballinafad resident Mrs Peter Cole visits friends in Toronto while Mrs E J Wright from Toronto stays with cousin Mrs A Soper. Mr Deckert rests at his home in Zinwood. Miss Nelle English and Mr and Mrs Robert English of Toronto spent time with Mr M Campbell. Ida Bennett of Virden Man visits cousin Miss Annie Shortill. Mr Harry Swindlehurst of Toronto spends Sunday at his father’s home. Mr and Mrs Cowan of Listowel visited Miss Annie Shortill.

Peter’ Cole Toroto E. J. Wright Toronto A. Soper Deckert Zin‘wood Nelle Mrs Robert English M. Campbell Ida Bennett Virden Man Annie Shortill Harry ‘Swindlehurst Cowan Listowel

Bannockburn Social Notes From Last Week

Mr William Harding visited friends at Blomberg last Sunday Rev Mr Waddell spent the weekend with friends in Milton Mr A R McEnery won multiple first and second prizes with his South Down sheep at Orangeville and Fergus fairs Miss Gsobel Anderson of Toronto visited her cousin Mrs A Soper at home

Nightingale and guests visit Knatchbull in Nassagaweya

Bert Nightingale of Orangeville and Rev A B MacDonald of Toronto spent Sunday with Arthur Nightingale at Knatchbull. Winnipeg Nightingale has taken a Hamilton posting. R J King and Mrs Dunlop of Toronto visited relatives at Knatchbull. Brookville Rural School Fair drew notable exhibits and a ten competition with strong judging.

Bert “Nightingale Orangeville A. B. MacDonald Toronto Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull T. ©. Nightingale Winnipeg Man Hamilton East Dunlop

Hillsburg Corn Roast and Week in Erin Township

A busy weekend report notes a corn roast at Mr Earl Moore's Saturday night with all guests satisfied. Anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church drew large crowds as Rev A C Stewart preached. Farewell sermons marked Rev H N Richardson's departure from the Disciples' Church of Christ after two to three years. Erin Township School Fair at Erin Park showcased strong exhibits and lively child participation. Farmers busy filling silos and digging potatoes amid community visits to Eramosa and Toronto connections.

Toronto H. N. Richardson Disciples’ Church of Christ H. Innes Erin Township Erin Park Clifford Thompson Baby Ellis L. Cheyne Eramosa

Burlington Notes and Local Scattered Updates

Burlington items report Miss D Whittlesey on a Bermuda holiday and visitors with local hosts. A pneumonia illness in Ste Marie prompts a family trip, while celery acreage ranks Burlington first with 400 acres and Lambton second with 325. A porch fire at Lakeshore Road causes minor damage and two burglars elude capture near Water Street. A meeting in Windsor features A B Nicholson stating regional lumber trade trends.

D. Whittlesey Bermuda Jack Pirré Dennis Bert Crombie Burlington Avenue F. W. Templin London W. D. Flatt W. Flatt, Jr A. ©. Pettit Mark Holton Lakeshore Road Clotk Water Street Lake

Eden Mislus and Community Activities Report

On Wednesday the Women's Institute met at Mrs Frood s home with fair attendance. Mrs Marshall opened with the usual exercises and a report on the Puslinch School Fair. Mrs M Milne read a piece on Thanksgiving. Miss A Argo spoke on Autumn Gardening followed by a discussion on preparing for early spring growth. Sunday evening Mr H Groat led services in the United Church. A centenary service was attended in Barrie Hill Church Bramoss by several couples. Miss Marjory Gandler will replace Miss Wheelband in S 8 No 4 while she has retired for a month due to ill health.

Women’s Institute J. “Marshall N. Anderson N. S. Marshall Barrie Hill Church

Head Family Golden Wedding and Local Visits Record

Mr and Mrs W Head and son Kit chener attended the golden wedding of Mr Head s sister Mr and Mrs Gordon Work Road Mr Hargrave from up north paid a short visit calling on friends Sunday visitors at the home of Mr Usherwood Mrs Reed and son Jesse of Orton Mr and Mrs Elmer Awrey and sons of Guelph Mrs Jackson York Road spent time at Mrs Head s home Mrs George Loree and Miss M Sunter returned from the funeral of their brother Alex at Springfield Mass Much sympathy is extended to them

W. Head Kitchener Head Gordon Work Road Hargrave Usherwood 3. Reed Jesse Orton Elmer Awrey and Sons Guelph Jackson

Local notes from Massey area and Hillsburg district

Mrs J Deagle of Massey called on friends in Cataract and Erin last week. Mrs Wm Akitt and daughters moved to Hillsburg leasing property. Roy Noble of Cleveland and Miss Thelma Smith of Toronto returned home after visiting Mr Robi Hunter. Misses Mary and Martha Reid of Acton called on friends here last week. Workmen finish new home in Acton and will settle shortly. Caledon Electric staff building a large concrete wall at the dam base in Cataract to strengthen rock against wear from water and frost. George Wheeler of Kitchener lands a plane near Hillsburg farm. engine stalls, plane flips. Pilot George Wheeler and passenger Carl Wheeler escape with minor injuries.

J. Deagle Massey Ontario Cataract Erin Wm.Akitt Caledon Electric Company Hhis Ight George Wheeler Hillsburg Kitchener Carl Wheeler Eramosa ‘Township Carl

Weekend visitors to Mr. Tyler's in Crewson's Corners

A community note lists visits by Bishop Swalam and family from Duntroon and others from Stayner Toronto and Galt, plus several local households. It mentions Mrs. John Bennett's hospital discharge, a corn roast at C Plank's with talks by a returned missionary, and Acton Fall Fair attendance.

Mr. Tyler Bishop Swalam Swalam Miss Swalam Duntroon George Sheffer Stayner Dean and Son Toronto Robert Airdrie Mr. Airdrie Chester Plank Henneberry W. Lawlin B. Spence Lansing Mich N. Hammersley Galt T. J. O'Neil John Bennett Kitchener Annie Airdrie Oakville Myrtle Acton Dunedn Elora C. Plank Nora Bridger Holcovitch Hamilton

Rockwood Sunday School Convention at St John’s Church

considerable interest marked Rockwood events with sermons by Rev F H Wase and Rev H Priest. Installations of officers, Harvest Festival rites, and access to 100th Barrie Hill anniversary. reports on local clergy, choir solos, and a late obituary for Herbert S Dyer accompany notes on school fairs, mission talks, and residents visiting.

Rally Day Observed at St David's Sunday School

Campbellville notes report a well attended Rally Day at St David's Sunday School with a chorus by Evelyn Vansickle Myrtle Early Marion Eliott and Ruth Bell. Pastor Rev C G Jones delivered an inspiring Reverence address. David Hubbert of Toronto performed a solo as families visit recent health updates and local jubilees are noted.

St. David’s Evelyn Vansickle Myrtle Early Marion Eliott Ruth Bell John Henderson Nassagaweya C. ‘G. Jones Robert Elliott David ‘Hubbert Toronto W. McLaren Guelph General Hospital Samuel Sharpe Bert Mervis Guelph Junction Ingersoll

Milton Residents Share News and Local Events

Mr and Mrs Norman Ruddy of New London Conn visited old friends in Milton on Saturday. Acton Fall Fair drew a large Milton attendance and was a grand success. Miss Vers W Cairns Milton passed the Canadian Bureau music exam in Toronto. A bucket brigade saved the Lawrence brothers barn on the Wright farm Trafalgar from fire damage after 500 bushels of grain and 40 tons of hay burned. Bronte firemen arrived too late. Stanley Ezard’s motor truck collided with a Stock Hill Transport truck near Hornby but drivers escaped serious injury. Milton High School opened for 1932 33 with 215 students and the same staff as last year.

Norman Ruddy New London Conn Acton Vers. W. Cairns Milton Canadian Bureau For the Advancement of Music Toronto Lawrence’ Brothers Wright Trafalgar Bronte Stanley Ezard Mil Stockhill Transport Company J.W. Barker Erindale Hornby Ezard

Oakville social notes and town incidents

Oakville items include visiting relatives from Evanston and Chicago, a friendly corn roast by the Ladies' Softball Club, a break in at Savoy Cafe with minor cigarette losses, a near-car crash on Inglehart Avenue near Bronte, redecorating at the Gregory Theatre foyer, a Lake Simcoe cottage holiday return of Rev J H McBain and his family, Chatham guests at the Stewart Teskey wedding, and a report of the Underwriters' Inspector and Brigade activity near the river after water pressure testing.

Christine Airth Evanston E. Stone Allan Street J. D. Dick Orillia Oakville Ross Lusk Chicago Herbert Ashbury Savoy Cafe Joe Ming Lyle C Kerr Inglehart Avenue Bronte Palermo Rong Gregory ‘Theatre J. H. McBain Lake Simcoe Luke Smith Jean and Mildred Smith Chatham Stewart-Teskey Star

Free Press Greeting Card Representative Mr Ernest Coles

Mr Ernest Coles will gladly show you samples as the Free Press greeting card representative this year.

Free Press Ernest Coles

Heavenly view ad prompts guest in room

A fragmentary line describes a guest being shown a room with a “heavenly view” and an advertisement or slogan about the space. The text mentions a light feature and uncertain dialogue, suggesting a vivid in-room moment or promotional copy.

Deaneicen Ares Akylight

Georgetown News Roundup Includes Obits and Local Events

Mrs R B Foulis learns of sister Jean Muir's death in Glasgow Scotland by cable. R C Frith of Ottawa visits Georgetown after Toronto Florists Convention. W C Reynolds family returns from Port Arthur after two weeks with E McWhirter clan. Ralph Tripp of Dominion Store ill with a leg blood vessel issue but improving. Georgetown Bronte game halted due to rain score 0 0 after three innings. Large turnout at United Church meeting as Prof John Line of Toronto speaks on The Christian's Responsibility for Social Reconstruction.

R. B. Foulis Jean Muir Glasgow Scotland R. ‘C. Frith Ottawa Florists Toronto the Baptist Parsonage Georgetown W.C. Reynolds Port Arthur United Church John Line Herald

Churchill Anniversary Weekend Set for October 2 3

Community notice invites residents to celebrate Churchill Anniversary on Sunday October 2 and Monday October 3 with activities and fellowship. Organizers call for attendance and local participation.

Churchill

He Knows a Trade Witness Replies About Drinking

In a terse courtroom exchange the prosecutor presses about drinking with the witness. The witness retorts that it is none of the prosecutor’s business and deflects to other questions. The terse dialogue underscores tension in the cross examination.

Village visits and church club meet in Limehouse

Mr W Amos of Guelph visited his sister Mrs Doughty as well as Mr B Law and his mother at Mrs Hill's home. A party of Toronto visitors spent Monday evening in the village. The Girls Look Out Club of the Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting at Miss Willa Price's home. Postmaster Johnson won floral prizes at Acton Fair and a baby contest prize. Rally Day observed in Sunday Schools. United Church classes cancelled for Churchill anniversary. The Doughtys thank friends for support during Mrs Doughty’s illness. Churchill anniversary affects Sunday School schedule.

St. John’s Church P. A. Sawyer St. James’ Church Guelph Oo. R. B.C Toronto Mr. McLeod Everton A. MacDonald Fergus Chas. Ho “Harris Aid Leamen Thomson Canon Weaver St. Alban’s Acton Barrie Hill Eileen Bridger Thomas Gray Brantford Eramosa Exhibition Park O. Gowell Women’s Institute Mission Band The United Church Edna M. Pearen Korea Rockwood Fraser Brothers Scotland Walkerton W. H. McCracken John Sunter Alex. .Sunter Massachusetts Canada Detroit Leslie Swanston Cobourg Johnston Howat Simcoe Ames Donald Duluth Minn E. Nickell Campbell Wilkie Peter Sims Robert H. Henderson Simcos Presbyterian Church Robi. Croft Fred Croft Kitchener Herbert Dyer Guelph General Hospital Edna Dortis Lloyd John Byer George Bolton Harry Bolton Arch Gray John, Jr Port Arthur Ernest Emerson Cripps Tis Messrs Fred Day Fred Hosking Toronto University W. Amos Robert Doughty B. Law

Red-Haired Boy Applies for Butcher Shop Job

A red haired boy seeks work in a butcher shop asking for three dollars a week. When asked what he can do, he offers to be useful and is pressed to dress a chicken. He insists he cannot for less than eight dollars per week.

Humanizing Our Religion to Close Morning Service

Religious services announce 11 00 a m sermon by the minister on Humanizing Our Religion followed by a 12 00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class and a 7 00 p m address on Modern Substitutes for Religion. Everyone is welcome.

Rally Day Service and Anniversary Plans at The School

Sunday October 2 1932 rally day service at The School Congregation together theme Reverence 11 00 a m rally 1 00 p m minister subject The Untouchable notes Sacrament of the Lord's Supper October 9 Anniversary Services October 23 Rev RB Davidson of Gait speaker Always Welcome

R.B. Davidson Gait

Hog Prices and Cattle Rates Listed for Acton

Hog prices for Saturday are four fifty to four seventy five per hundred with grade options. Flat rate four seventy five. Trucks available for service. Cattle shippers to stock yards at twenty cents per hundred. F Holmes of Acton.

F. Holmes Acton

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