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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
3
Mr and Mrs William Foster and Miss Daisy Foster visited Mr and Mrs John McLean on Sunday. Clarence Johnson suffered a painful accident Tuesday morning when slipping in the schoolyard and cutting his ear on a broken wall. he required several stitches.
A neighborhood brief notes that many readers show interest in stories from nearby centres and communities. It highlights curiosity about events, changes, and happenings beyond the immediate area, inviting more reader input and local updates.
Mrs Peter Cole visits Toroto friends while Mrs E J Wright of Toronto stays with cousin Mrs A Soper. Mr Deckert at his Zinwood home. 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 spent Sunday at his father’s home. Mr and Mrs Cowan of Listowel visit Miss Annie Shortill.
Mr William Harding visited with friends at Behomberg last Sunday Rev Mr Waddell spent the weekend visiting friends at Milton Mr A R McEnery carried off several first and second prizes at Orangeville and Fergus fairs with his South Down sheep Miss Isobel Anderson of Toronto visited at the home of her cousin Mrs A Goper
NASSAGAWEYA Bert Nightingale of Orangeville and Rev. A B MacDonald of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Nightingale at Knatchbull. Winnipeg man T C Nightingale visited his parents before taking a Hamilton position. R J King and Mrs Dunlop of Toronto also visited relatives. Brookville Rural School Fair held there featured competitive classes and quality exhibits.
A corn roast at Mr Earl Moore's on Saturday night provided enjoyable time for all. Anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd with Rev A C Stewart of Toronto delivering two sermons. Farewell sermon for Rev H N Richardson, who has served in the Disciples' Church of Christ, was held Sunday the 25th. Erin Township School Fair at Erin Park showcased strong exhibits and school spirit, noted as the largest and best children's fair yet. Farmers are busy filling silos and digging potatoes as farming activity remains high.
Burlington reports include Miss D Whittlesey taking a Bermuda holiday and visits by Jack Pirre to Burlington Avenue, while Mr and Mrs F W Templin spent the weekend with relatives in London. Pneumonia illness strikes Andy Whetham, prompting his mother Jas Whetham to travel to Bault Ste Marie. Lambton leads celery acreage with 400 acres. A porch fire on Lakeshore Road caused about 50 dollars in damage, and burglars fled from the Canteen on Water Street at 3 am, eluding Constable Dunham.
Eden Mislus reports a fair attendance at the Women’s Institute gathering. Mrs Marshall presented the Puslinch School Fair summary and Mrs M Milne spoke on Thanksgiv ing. Miss A Argo discussed Autumn Gardening with a subsequent discussion on early spring prep. Mr H Groat led Sunday United Church services. Centennary Services attended in Barrie Hill Church Bramoss by several couples. Miss Marjory Gandler to fill in for Miss Wheelband out sick for a month.
Mr and Mrs Head and son Kit cher attended the golden wedding of Mr Head's sister Mr and Mrs Gordon on York Road. Mr Hargrave from up north paid a short visit. Sunday visitors at Mr Usherwood's home included Mrs Reed and Jesse of Orton and Elmer Awrey and sons of Guelph. Mrs Jackson on York Road visited Mrs Head recently. Mrs George Loree and Miss M Sunter returned from the funeral of their brother Alex in Springfield Mass with much sympathy extended.
Mrs J Deagle of Massey called on friends in Cataract and Erin last week. Mrs Wm Akitt and daughters moved to Hillsburg leasing property. Mr 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 near completion on a new home in Acton will settle soon. Caledon Electric builds a large concrete wall at their Cataract dam base to counter rock weakness from water flow and frost. George Wheeler of Kitchener, piloting an aeroplane, misjudged clearance near Hillsburg and crashed into a fence. both he and passenger Carl Wheeler of Era Mos Township escaped with minor injuries.
Weekend visitors include Bishop Swalam and family from Duntroon and Miss Swalam, Mrs. George Sheffer from Stayner, and Miss Nora Bridger from Toronto. Local residents attend the Acton Fall Fair with strong stock exhibits praised. many neighbors visit, dine at a corn roast hosted by C Plank, and a missionary talk plus a Chinese duet are featured. Roads in the area see gravel improvements while residents report on hospital visits and family gatherings.
Rockwood held a busy weekend with the Sunday School Convention at St. John’s Church led by Rev. Sawyer. Addresses by Rev. Wase of Guelph and Rev. Priest of Toronto, plus Elected officers Chas. Harris and Thomson. Harvest services, anniversary notices, and a Rural School Fair in Eramosa Township drew large crowds, with choir solos by Eileen Bridger and Thomas Gray.
Campbellville notes an eventful Rally Day at St David’s Sunday School with pupils and parents in attendance. A quartet sang and Rev C G Jones delivered an address on Reverence. Local residents returned from hospital, celebrated anniversaries, and travelers visited from Toronto and Port Burwell.
Milton locals and guests from New London Conn. visited on Saturday while Acton Fall Fair drew a large Milton attendance. Miss Vers W Cairns of Milton passed a piano instruction examination in Toronto. A barn fire on the Wright farm at Trafalgar destroyed 500 bushels of grain and 40 tons of hay, saved only by neighbor bucket brigades. Bronte firefighters arrived too late. Stanley Ezard and J W Barker escaped serious injury when their trucks collided near Hornby. Milton High School opened for 1932 33 with 215 students and the same staff as last year.
Oakville social visits include Miss Christine Airth from Evanston and relatives of Mr and Mrs E Stone and Mr and Mrs J D Dick from Orillia. A Ladies' Softball Club corn roast offered hot food, good fellowship, and a perfect night. Thieves broke into the Savoy Cafe Tuesday night, stealing a few cigarette packages. Lyle Kerr narrowly escaped a serious accident on Wednesday returning home near Bronte, his car leaving the road for about 260 feet. The Gregory Theatre foyer was redecorated. Rev J H McBain and family returned from a summer at Lake Simcoe. Dr Luke Smith and Misses Jean and Mildred Smith from Chatham attended the Stewart Teskey wedding. The Underwriters Inspector visited town and the Brigade responded to a station district call after water pressure tests near the river.
Mr Ernest Coles serves as this year’s Free Press greeting card representative and will gladly show samples to readers.
A fragment describes a guest stating the room offers a heavenly view and points out an aquiline light feature. The muddled text hints at a promotional or decorative scene with a conversational tone and a focus on atmosphere. No clear event or person details emerge.
Mrs R B Foulis learns of sister Miss Jean Muir’s death in Glasgow Scotland by cable. Mr C Frith of Ottawa after Florists Convention in Toronto spends weekend with parents at Georgetown Baptist Parsonage. Mr and Mrs W C Reynolds of Port Arthur return home after two weeks with McWhirter family. Ralph Tripp of Dominion Store confined to room with broken blood vessel in leg, slowly improving. Rain forced Georgetown Bronte baseball game to end after three innings with score 0-0. Large crowd attends United Church meeting where Prof John Line of Toronto speaks on The Christian’s Responsibility for Social Reconstruction.
Community invites all to celebrate Churchill's anniversary on October 2 and 3. The notice encourages participation across the weekend with activities and remarks planned by local organizers.
A courtroom exchange features a prosecutor questioning a witness about drinking and other matters. The terse dialogue highlights tension as the witness asserts boundaries without elaboration, reflecting a confrontational cross examination moment in a trial setting.
Mr W Amos of Guelph visited his sister Mrs Robert Doughty while Mr B Law and his mother spent the week at Mrs Hill's home. A picnic party from Toronto enjoyed Monday in the village. The Girls Look-Out Club met at Miss Willa Price's home. Postmaster Johnson won floral prizes at Acton Fair. Rally Day observed with Sunday Schools and services. United Church changes due to Churchill anniversary. The Doughtys thank friends for assistance during Mrs Doughty’s illness.
A red-haired boy applies for work in a butcher shop and asks for three dollars a week. The butcher tests his usefulness asking if he can dress a chicken. The boy replies he can do anything but cannot dress a chicken for $3 a week.
Religious services announce 11.00 a.m. with the minister speaking on Humanizing Our Religion. Sunday School and Bible Class at noon. Evening service at 7.00 p.m. with the minister speaking on Modern Substitutes for Religion. Everyone welcome.
Sunday services announce Rally Day at 11 am with Congregation together and Reverence theme. 1 pm features Minister on The Untouchable. Note: Lord's Supper October 9 and Anniversary Services October 23 with Rev RB Davidson of Gait as speaker. Always Welcome.
Hog prices listed for Saturday at 4.50 to 4.75 dollars with grade. Cattle shipped to stock yards at 20 cents per hundred. Trucks available for service. Framed as a local business notice from F Holmes in Acton.
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