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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Whitby and a hospital with a date likely April 26 1939. Mentions of individuals Mr and Mrs Jane Cowls appear in incomplete form alongside numbers. Details are unclear but imply a dated hospital context.
Spring arrives with buds and warm days as Daylight Saving changes loom. Norval resident Edward Smellie dies suddenly in his 80s. Acton and Georgetown choir events, updated transit times, and a chimney fire at Mr R P Watson’s home are reported along with a monster parsnip display and a 70 degree spell.
Reader puzzle from W COLES offers three challenges using letters from GATTIWHIWE and LORNAD to form two boys names and a color linked name. Eleven letters total spell a world famous figure. Solve all three items to win. coupon value increased.
George M Brandow formerly of 44 Bristol Street Hamilton died at his Ancaster home on April 18. He is survived by his wife Maud Kennedy, two brothers Elgin Brandow of Hamilton and M Vernie Card of Toronto, and one sister Mrs C L McLeen of Fergus. Funeral was held Friday April 21 from his Ancaster residence with entombment at Hamilton Mausoleum. Pallbearers included Meairs xhnore and Oorder Johanan Base Pickard Roy Sherwood Herbert Dowdy Wellandport and Nelsond Yan Ancaster.
Acton defeats Woodstock 6 2 to win the title in a hard fought final. Norm Morton scores twice and Woods makes several key saves as Acton rallies from early pressure. Bayliss and Morton add late goals as the Red Devils briefly threaten.
The Woodstock Red Devils of 1939 receive a warm home welcome after a championship game. Fans fill the arena with banners and noise makers while souvenirs and autographs circulate. Victory cheers mix with parade scenes as players, coaches, and local supporters reflect on a season of sport and community pride.
Among congratulatory letters sent to Secretary Middleton is a personal note from W A Hewett Secretary of the OSA conveying his congratulations and those of the Association. Also included are messages from the Simcoe Club and from R Bruce Secretary of the Elora Club.
Readable items include multiple vintage car models from 1930s to 1980s and related parts such as trunks radios and platforms. Entries list years like 1934 1935 1937 1938 and brands including Plymouth Ford Chevrolet Oldsmobile Chrysler Fargo Hudson Pontiac with references to deluxes and special editions along with notes on trunks and rear axle configurations.
J L Sutherland of the Woodstock Sentinel Review reflects on Acton hockey history recalling the Intermediate B OHA final in Galt arena. He lists old Acton players and notes Acton’s early lacrosse and baseball teams, recounting a 17 1 victory over Galt and Fergus and hinting at memories of teammates and relatives connected to the Acton Hockey Club.
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