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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
3
Local column records many Acton residents and visitors from Toronto Welland Hamilton Oshawa and Ottawa on holidays and visits. It notes engagements including Jenzi House to David George Currie and Anna Ward to Gordon Fowke Aitken with weddings planned September.
At nine o'clock Saturday morning the Church of Our Lady in Guelph hosted the wedding of Margaret Munry daughter of Mr and Mrs H O'Shea of Guelph formerly Acton to John McDonald son of Mr and Mrs John McDonald of Brantford. The bride wore blue organza and roses and fly of the valley, with sister Patricia Kathleen as bridesmaid in powder blue crepe velve and arc bouquet. Best man Allan McDonald, the groom's brother. A luncheon followed at the bride's parental home for relatives from Brantford and Guelph. The couple will reside in Brantford after traveling from Midland.
The Esquesing Council, led by Reeve N. A. Robinson, passed a by law to restrict vehicle speeds on certain township roads after a regular meeting. Debates noted relief, road, and sheep claims, with adjournment set for September 14 or call of the Reeve.
World wheat production excluding Russia and China rose in 1937-38, nearly matching 1933-34 levels. Imperial Economic Committee notes total production shifts influence grain trade less than changes in key countries. Major impact from Canada United States and Australia downturn 1933-36 Argentina 1935-36 small crop and 1937 declines in France Italy Germany.
Acton items report Auckland visitor J Montgomery. Pte Will Fryer in Halifax hospital. Lance-Corporal Augustus Large back overseas. Will Laird named Lennox Gloves manager Walkerville. Mrs Laird to Walker ville. Mr Charles Dean and Donald from Oakland on cross country motor trip. Acton Council 30 mills tax rate. hog sale price. DIED Selttp shore Toronto Robert Carroll. James C. McDougall obituary in Acton.
The August meeting of the Women's Association of Churchill United Church was held at Mrs. Albert Smith's home in Erin. Members presented a rose bowl and read a formal address praising Mrs. Smith as the oldest member, with wishes for good health and happiness.
On Sunday August 28 at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. J. W. Milne of Ottawa will lead Boston Church services commemorating his fiftieth anniversary of induction and ordination. He is joined by Dr. Haddow of Toronto and Dr. G. E. Back of St. George's, Toronto. A luncheon on the church lawn will follow for attendees to meet Dr. Milne.
A word puzzle yields a solution tied to a coupon name used in times of peace or war, signaling anxious calm. The hints map letters to positions in listed words, culminating in a final term that represents a redeemable identifier for discounts or offers.
Oakville firemen Fred Bhaw and Charley Naylor received posts as Chairman of the Membership Committee and Chairman of the Education Committee at the Ontario Firemen's Association officers election in Barrie. Obituary notes mark John Nixon’s longtime presence on Oakville streets and the death of Charles Horslin, a respected Oakville Fire Brigade member, while at the Barrie convention.
In a brief dialogue a question about absence over four years is answered with the reply that the person was at the varsity taking medicine and now asks if they are fully recovered. The exchange hints at a long medical absence and recovery.
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