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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
8
Obituary notes the death of Robert E. Harrison aged 79 in Milton Ontario on April 1 1939. Also mentions Mary Bell Winey Stee late James M Field Myrtle and Roy of Edmonton as relatives.
Local notes describe Good Friday and Holy Week events, a ten day Easter vacation, and spring weather with snow clearing and improving roads. The Nassagaweya Council paid over 1200 for snow removal while merchants promote Easter advertising and Community gatherings including services, auctions, and Vimy Memorial displays.
Fire gutted the Timmins Daily Press building early Sunday causing about 200000 in damage. The blaze forced temporary shutdown of the newspaper and CKGB radio with plans to resume in about a week and to start broadcasting with auxiliary transmitters the next day.
Representatives of amateur baseball from Ontario met in Owen Sound to discuss 1939 season matters and elect officers. J W Scott of Kitchener was named President with other officers including J McDonald Chesley and W G Ward Niagara Falls. proposals on meeting location and neutral umpires were turned down. a Welland meeting to follow.
Greenock Literary Society hosted Bannockburn Literary Society last Friday with Ellott Patterson as chair. The program featured music by Leslie and Isabel Swackhamer and others, readings, songs, and a debate arguing farming's primacy over manufacturing in Canada. The affirmative won, followed by a closing National Anthem and social lunch and dancing.
A timid young man and a girl converse as he admits his intent to marry. He acknowledges his repeated calls and desire to win her hand, and she agrees to marry him after a tense exchange.
The Ontario Provincial Society of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church of Canada marks its silver jubilee with sessions at St. Pauls Church Hamilton on April 18 to 20. Grace Leitch, Jean sec eiid, Mrs G H Thornton and others will speak on belonging, church service and mission work as Knox Church WMS members attend.
The Ontario Quebec division of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association plans an Ottawa meeting on April 28 29. A Joseph T Clark Memorial Trophy will be awarded for the best weekly in towns under 1500. Awards for editorial pages printing exhibits and gadgets are listed. Gratton O Leary and Sir Gerald Campbell will speak at events including a Hull paper mill luncheon.
The exchange notes a new party frock described as ultra fashionable. He remarks the garment looks decent while she concedes apprehension about its appearance.
The Rockalong Institute held its April meeting at Mrs Bayne's home with strong attendance and several visitors. Mrs p McNabb presided as Miss Doris Watson led the program including a sing song, events, an Easter poem, and a quiz. Mrs J Dennis reported on the Directors' Meeting in Guelph and the group voted to hold a convention in Guelph rather than Toronto.
Woodstock led by strong attack but Acton Tanners fought back with late scores. Bus Morton and J Brush provided key goals while Murdock made several saves to keep Woodstock within reach. Kennedy left with injury after a heavy hit as Acton sealed the win 5 to 4.
The Tanners defeated Woodstock as the Red Devils fight to stay in the race. Injuries hit Norm Morton and Kennedy but both are valued centers. Spectators added drama with Acton fans pacing and Henderson hospitalized after the game while Smith suffered facial injuries. The standings show Woodstock leading, with Acton and Whitby close behind, and hopes ride on Acton’s tonight game in Galt.
The Weston Silver Band under Mr George Sainsbury will give a band concert at Acton Town Hall on Sunday evening April 46 at 8 15. The program features prizes won at Waterloo and contests across the Province and includes the presentation of gold medals won at the Aurora Festival last October to Acton Citizens Band members.
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