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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
8
Births marriages and deaths listed with names and dates. Guelph and Eden Mills notices honor John Robert Stones Allan Alexandra Melgaan Angus McDonald and families with mourning messages and affectionate remembrances from spouses parents and siblings.
Acton Fair is six weeks away and the Exhibition opens two weeks from Friday. Stock and exhibits should be prepared. The three day celebration drew visitors from a wide area evidenced by many cars in town. Eldorado Park has been sold to a Toronto buyer for a Jewish camp. George Mason bought the Shorty house on Lake Avenue and will move in with his wife. A prize for best bangsters during the three days was awarded to the Tolmes brothers of the Dominion Hotel.
The Women's Institute held its annual picnic at Mr Fred Denny’s farm home on Thursday. Games and races entertained attendees on the lawn with winners named in several age divisions and contests. A bounteous lunch followed as hosts Mr and Mrs Denny and daughter greeted guests kindly.
A new pastor at the United Church prepares to observe local hockey games next winter. Dr Morrow and his family are settling in on Bower Avenue as the town welcomes them with optimism and friendly prospects.
Halton County Council met in Milton with Warden presiding. It reviewed relief plans, education letters, and county finances estimating 189 291.30 needed for administration gaol schools and road work and approved a by law to raise 6 9 mills on equalized assessment plus 0 5 of a mill for county roads.
Obituary notices report the death of John R. Stones of Guelph on Monday after a brief illness. Frank Coles of Esquesing Township died at Milton, with a gold watch and chair presented in gratitude. James Rutherford Lindsay of Uxquesing Township died at Guelph General Hospital after two weeks of illness, with extensive survivors and a large community legacy. funeral was at Limehouse United Church.
Acton dropped the playoff to Georgetown 4 to 3 after leading by two runs in the sixth. Walters and Morton pitched well for both teams as Acton stranded runners in every inning and let a key error plus a disputed call swing the game in Georgetown's favor.
Acton and Georgetown clash in a county playoff, with Norm and Melozzie pacing Acton hitters. Minuts collects three hits while Walters Waterhouse lead Acton with 4-base hits as Georgetown edges Acton 4 to 2 amid umpire controversy and crowd concerns.
A farmer records field woes from wind and rain while a tall sweet clover patch defies cutting. He teases neighbors about Clarke and stories of jam, sweaters, and a delayed project mark a summer of labor and humor.
The author suggests keeping a knitting project handy in a work bag for use during chats and meetings with neighbors or at official gatherings. They propose public figures adopt knitting as a hobby to profitably use time at School Board, Township Council, and County Council meetings for family relief.
A ten year old boy Donald McDermid of 9 Preston Street Guelph was crushed under a Ontario Northland freight train while attempting to board near Glasgow Street crossing. His legs were amputated and his head crushed in the accident late Thursday afternoon. An inquest was ordered by Coroner Dr J M Stewart.
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