Civic Holiday Event in Acton Proves a Success
Acton celebrated Civic Holiday with a baseball game a garden party and street dance. Acton beat Fergus 13 to 2 in the afternoon ball game while the Red Sox edged the Shamrocks 20 19 in softball. Bob Wilson and his company headlined the garden party with strong performances by Jean Simpson and Miss Phyllis Wenney. The Acton Citizens' Band and Pranks Orchestra provided continuous entertainment and a Main Street street dance capped the day. The organizers praised the baseball club for a record day in activities and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wilson
Acton
Fergus
Red” Brown
Yead
Arris
Brown
N.” Moreton
Anderson
P. W. Pearen
Shamrocks
Red Sox
Winnie Dawkins
Lorna Dunn
Ellzs AL Kean
Geo. Somerville
Dngle Ldies
Enid McGil
C. Hiltz
J. Preaswood
D. Paul
A. Blackum
Velma Howay
Plorences Irwin
W. Caller
M. Yarrell
Tara Nicol
Elmer, Lasby
C. Wilt
J. Presswood
A. Blackburn
John McHugh
Jack Kentner
Rangers
Jean Simpson
Yale Wilson
Little Pegas Matthews
Misa Phyliss Wenney
Acton Citiwens
Main Street
Mgrs
George Wilds
Ontario Firemen Meet at Oakville in 37th Convention Parade
Oakville hosted the 37th Annual Ontario Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention with 34 fire departments and bands. Thorold South won the best platoon drill while Petrolia and Port Colborne earned parade prizes amid a three hour, three ring display attracting a large crowd and town celebrations for Oakville’s 70th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Volunteer Firemen's Association
Mfe
Oakville Fair Grounds
Oakville
Thorold South
Burlington
Petrolia
Port Colborne
Dundas
Toronto
Hamilton
Funeral of the late Hiram Swackhamer observed in Acton
The funeral for Hiram Swackhamer was held in Acton with a Knox Church service led by Rev. In Rennie. Pallbearers included W Cooper A Kannawin J R Leishman John Kenney W Q Kenney and C Woodhall, with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Attendees traveled from Rochester Georgetown Guelph Toronto and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiram A. Swackhamer
Acton
Knox Church
Rennie
Messrs
W.cooper
A. Kannawin
J. R. Leishman
John Kenney
W. Q. Kenney
C. Woodhall
Fairview Cemetery
R. Unwin
Madena
Cruce
Rochester
N.Y
Brant Swackhamer
Armand
Georgetown
Ralph Swackhamer
Guelph
Mfr
Ross-Swackhamer
Anil— Ays
Joseph Swackhamer
Gertrude Rams
Finals at Acton School Grounds Halton Presbytery P Y U event
The Halton Presbytery Young People’s Union finals were held on Acton school grounds with Carlisle and Melville as softball finalists. A bat injury to Miss Sarehy Dennett marred the outing but she received medical treatment after eight stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Presbytery Young People’s —Union
United
Acton
Carlisle
Melville
Agit Ds
Gothir
Spete Talern
Sarehy Dennett
Lower School Rural Exam Results Published
The Lower School Departmental Examination in the country results are published. Rural Fifth Forms sent candidates. many achieved high credit in subjects including British History Geography Art English Grammar Agriculture and more. Names include Margaret Bruce Nassagaweya Mildred Badley Trafalgar Lorne Taylor Jean Featherstony and Ralph Featherstone with teachers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fight
Nassagaweya Margaret Bruce
Mary of Douglas
S. S. No. 14
Trafalgar Bay
Claridge
Jean Featherstony
Ralph Featherstone
I. Yeacher
Jessie Jamieson
Craig Mortimore Wedding in Oaklands Ontario
Marian Elizabeth Mortimore and George Harold Craig wed at the bride’s home Oaklands Ontario with Rev father officiating. Bridesmaid Ethel Craig wore rose and blue chiffon and Premier roses highlighted the ceremony. Post nuptial reception on the Parsonage lawn precedes their Toronto residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Marian Elizabeth Mortimore
W. J Mortimore
Acton High School
George Harold Cralg
Craig
M. G. ¢. Craig
Oaklands
Ontario
bHde
Arthur V. Mortimore
Point de Flandres Inc
Princess Ines
Lily-Of-The-Valley
Ethel Craig
Fred W. Craig
Ottawa
Mabel Mortimore
Bertha E. Casaldy
Mrs. Crug
Toronto
Coroner Jury Exonerates McKeen in Farm Hand's Death
A coroner's jury finds William A. McKeen not negligent in the death of 20 year old Erin Township farm hand John Young. Young was struck on the Guelph Hamilton Highway while walking after a car ahead. The verdict urges pedestrians wear light clothing and officers enforce headlight regulations to improve visibility for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. McKeen
al Hamilton
J. P. Mackinnon
John Young
Erin Township
Young
Guelph- Hamilton
O. E. Marshall
W. A. McKeen
Aldershot
Guelph-Hamilton
Guelph
Turin
Mekeen
Acton Drops Hard-Fought Game to Milton Again
Milton defeats Acton 8 to 0 as Acton errors and baserunning cost potential rallies. Sommy Telfer pitched well for Acton, limiting Milton to eight safeties, but timely Milton hits and errors produced three late runs. Acton stranded runners and doubled off on a pop fly in the ninth, leaving the upset bid uncompleted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Acton
Telfer
Anis Jand
Eveard
Cronin
Bob Anderson
Bus Merton
Untold Tale From a Lunatic Asylum Yard
A newly arrived patient at a lunatic asylum is sent to work on the grounds. An experienced worker watches him then warns him that he will not stay long, saying the man will not endure the hard labor and harsh method of the overseer.
Shopp ers Guide and Advertisements On Weekly Free Press Pages
Advertisement pages listed including Carroll's Grocery Canadian National Exhibition Kellogg Alec Kenrypler Try C HeNoun's VPage Harr'n Grocery Harry Statham A D Sauvage Norton Motors Gregory Theatre George Wallace EP Kelluge's All-Yrm Wage Le Wright Ruane Directory of Professional Men Sulaidky Wen Hurrap Mogul Theatre Pace Favell rod Campatoni ry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weely Free Press
Carroll
Gracery
Canadiian National Exhibition
Kellogg
Alec Kenrypler
HeNoun
Harr'n Grocery
Harry Statham
A. D. Sauvage
Norton Motors
Gregory Theatre
George Wallace
Vwead
Kelluge
All-Yrm
Wage
F. le
Baptist Picnic Brings Races and Prizes at Edgewood Park
Saturday afternoon Baptist Sunday School scholars gathered at Edgewood Park Eden Mills for a yard program with races and contests. Winners included Raymond Atkinson Howard Killick Yda Fryer Freda Atkinson Barbara Kick Herbert Baxter and others. climaxed by a lengthy lunch then a drive home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Edgewood Park
Eden Milla
Barbara Kick
Herbert Baxter
Yda Fryer
Freda Atkinson
Mr. Baxter
Mr. Weld
Killick
New Y M C A Secretary Arrives in Acton
Mr and Mrs George E Emery of Toronto now reside in Acton living temporarily with Principal and Mrs D A MacRae. Emery is named General Secretary of Acton Y M C A and will plan fall programs and activities. Once a residence is found they will move to Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Emery
Toronto
Acton
D. A. MacRae
Emery
Acton Y.M.C.A
Wns
V.M.C.A
V.mlc
Acton Pub Directors Back Three Prize Float Innovation
The Acton Public Directors passed prizes at a two meeting night and introduced three prizes for best float or entry in the fall fair parade. The open competition expects varied exhibits with strong interest. The fair signals one of the best in twenty four years of operation with stock parade and grandstand attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Pub
Brampton Club Secures Acton Ball Club Connection
Ernie Colea, once Acton Ball Club secretary, now shows interest in Brampton as manager Smith weds and Wilfred Thompson gains a silver relish dish. The Crampton boys praise his secretarial work as they enter a promising season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Colea
N Acton
Acton
Brampton Club
Smith
Wilfred Thompson
Ernie
Crampton
Eramosa Grant to Acton Fair Tension in Township Council Meeting
At the August Eramoss Council meeting in Rockwood Reeve Storey presided with Councillors Lush Euind Gray and Pinkney present. Officials Oakes Henderson Hamilton Wright and others discussed a $20 grant to Acton Fair with the vote evenly split before the Reeve cast the deciding vote. The Clerk was instructed to arrange for the November Nomination Meeting and December polling. Deputy Returning Officers were named for Rockwood and Acton subdivisions. Acton budgeted $1 057.40 and the session adjourned to September 5 at 7 00 pm standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramoss
Rockwood
D. HW
Storey
Albert Lush
John Euind Jey
D. D. Gray
Wm. J. Pinkney
James W. Oakes
John Henderson
Wm. Hamilton
Fred L. Wright
Acton Ball Furr
Counc
Georgie JE Peuren
Teden Ath
Woss Arye
Juveniles Stage Tight 7 Inning Baseball Thriller
Acton and Oakville played a 4 to 4 tie in seven innings as Lambert limited Oakville’s bats while McDermid allowed six hits for Milton. Acton’s late rally fell short in fading light, with Marz nearly turning a hero moment and Ryder adding a triple in the early runs. Oakville led with three runs in the third inning, Acton tied in the second and again in the sixth, but darkness ended the contest and guaranteed a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Oakville
Lambert
McDermid
Cohpiece
Woods
Ryder
Hales
Tleing
Weing
Marz
Nassagaweya Council Adopts Grants and By Law
Nassagaweya Council met on Monday approving grants of 20 dollars each to Acton Fall Fair and Yulon Agricultural Fall Fair. Accounts included Reet 37.15 and Municipal World 10.09, Roads and Bridges 1,070.13. A by law set trustees’ requisitions for School Sections with varied mill rates across S S Nos 1 to 10. Council adjourned to meet at the Reeve’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassaugaweya
Municipal World
Bridger
Acton
S&s
S. S
S.S
Cox Family First Reunion Draws 109 Relatives at Erin Park
About 109 Cox relatives from Willsburg Exin Rockwood Guelph Milton Brampton Toronto Trenton Corbelton gathered at Buanley Park Erin for the first Cox family reunion. Seven Cox brothers over 65 attended and a day of races and prizes followed. Next year’s officers include President Howard Cox Milton Secretary Mrs A Roszell Hillsburg and Sports Convener Chas Cantelon Toronto. Civic Holiday named for the year’s reunion at the same park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buanley Park
Erin
Willsburg
Exin
Rockwood
Guelph
Milton
Brampton
Toronto
Trenton
Corbelton
Cox
Cox Brothers
Oer
Howard Cox
A. Roszell
Hillsburg
T. J. Delaney
Chas
Cantelon
Friends Renew Acquaintances at Acton Park Gathering
A large group from Erin centre Coningsby district and nearby towns gathered at Acton civic park on Saturday. Mrs Martha Paisley and granddaughter Quise Meryl Maxwell from Alberta attended along with Geo Lane family relatives. Music by D Tazewell Dyer and D Clark complemented the reunion as friends who had not met in forty years renewed old ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Civic Park
Alberta
Martha Paisley
Lower Erin
Quise Meryl Maxwell
Geo. Lane
Erin Centre
Coningsby
Garafraxe
Tilleburg
Erin
Toronto
Port Credit
Ark
Children Swim to Garden Party in Improvised Boatel
Two youths forbidden entry to the pond at Perry Lake create a makeshift boat from a boiler and debris. They slip into the water, steer across the lake, and land safely on the far shore before attending the garden party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Lake
Thy
Risa Qlel
Fourth Annual Wakelock Plentee in Oakville
Announcement for the Fourth Annual Wakelock Plentee in Oakville on Saturday August 1. An after event at Kyarts with Hon. Mitchell Wep burn speaking in the evening. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakelock
Oakville
Kyarts
Mitchell Wepburn
Eiverybody
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Ford Dash
A. Black
Hiram Swackhamer
Walton Young People’s Union
Nelson Eilene Colling
Jean Richardson
Miss Heater Readhead
Nelson Harvey Millar
Nancy Taylor
Marlon G. Milholland
Trafalgar
Mildred Badley
Violen Claridge
British Histary
Ruby — Peacock
British Wwatory
Miss Gladys ®. McCleary
Trefalgar
Lorne Taylor
Ruth ‘Taylor
Marion Cullingham
Craig-Mortimore
County Town
We Waterhouse
A. Clement
D. Clement
Ezeard
Toletaka
J. Brush
J. Crush
Beoro
Teer
Ezard
R. Crush
Jackson, Hamilton
Abrhporz
Hetter
Shoppers’ Guide
Hoys
Raymond Atkinson
Howard Killick
Elda Fryer
Evelyn Atkinson
NEW Y
Eramosa
Acton Fair
B. Kemp
Geborne
Strick
Murgo
Bay- Inn
Harvey Lambert
Bayliss
H. E Acton
Hatteri¢n
Mitchell
Hector Lambert
Gordon
Ailtan
Yaye
Ocakville
Abrwpore
Kemp
Nassagaweya
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