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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
2
A salesman chased a runaway car rolling down a Frederick Street incline and stopped it by steering into ashes at a gully edge. The front wheel ran over his leg but he was not injured. the car paused on a dangerous grade near the Legion Hall.
Thomas Blacklock a renowned Canadian political writer died in Ottawa on Thursday after a brief illness. A lifelong Conservative voice and veteran parliamentarian correspondent, he was born in Campbellville in 1873 and served as Halifax Herald reporter and Senate official. His funeral was held in Campbellville with notable attendees.
A comic bit shows Casey chiding Dooley about counting mortar loads. Dooley protests he has carried the same hod up and down all day while the boss assumes he is working.
Nassagaweya Township council met last Friday and passed accounts for Norrish Bros, T Richardson, Kitching, Darby, Holmes, Agnew, Turner and road work. The minutes note 51.12 tax arrears struck as uncollectable and a decision to build a cement bridge between the sixth and seventh concessions, lot 13. Council adjourned to meet at the call to the Reeve.
A hectic back and forth contest in Georgetown saw Oakville surge late to win five four over Acton. Acton led early, Georgetown rallied to tie, but Oakville capitalized on late breaks including three sun-affected outs for triples. Box score details highlight Terry and Ward as key Acton hitters and Brown, D. Wilson for Oakville.
The tenth annual Storey descendant reunion of Nassagaweya gathered August 6 at R N Brown’s Acton home with about 125 attendees. Activities included baseball, horseshoes, races, supper, and an evening program welcoming future reunions hosted by Mr R N Brown and Miss Elizabeth Black.
General Interest News reports Colonel Brown elected unanimously to succeed Dr H R Adams as Zone Commander at the Canadian Legion provincial convention in Toronto. Brown, Sheriff of Halton County, longtime military veteran, was among first to enlist at war outbreak and was severely wounded. He succeeds Comrades Innes and Adams. F L Wright named Zone Secretary to Brown.
About 300 former pupils and friends gathered Monday for the Diamond Jubilee of Nassagaweya No 5 school. The event featured a one o clock parade, floats, sports, a musical program, and a dance. Local residents, trustees, and long-time teachers were recognized. John Taylor of Eden Mills, aged ninety, attended, with many district residents present.
Developments in Acton surrounding the J A Murray bequest of 20000 for a new Y M C A building advance. A Murray Memorial Committee meeting heard plans, a Toronto visit secured national approval, and negotiations with the Ontario Hydro Commission and Public Trustee moved toward completing a building and board setup.
The Free Press devotes pages to Harold and Laura Wiles celebrating twenty five years with friends from Acton and surrounding areas attending a Saturday gathering. Other items note a Guelph court case, a birthday surprise for Mrs. Matheson, a Port Carling man’s fatal car crash, and the funeral of Charles Cameron with widespread community attendance.
Announcements list events including a Ball Game and Garden Party at Rockwood on August 10 under the United Church W A and a Lawn Social August 16. Limehouse United Church hosts a Corn and Weiner Roast with a 6 to 8 pm serving period and a weather dependent program on site with booths and admission 26c for adults 12c for children 7 to 12 and free for others.
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