18 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
1
Acton council met to discuss tax arrears settlements and public works. The housing act explained by Dominions MP Mr Cleaver, with updates on rate deeds, park improvements, and a portable park booth proposal.
At Acton Library Board meeting on Monday evening Neil Gibbons won unanimous selection as Secretary Treasurer to replace D A MacRae who moved to Uxbridge. Helen Lamb resigned as Assistant Librarian with board appreciating her service. Secretary is to advertise for applications. Buying Committee secured a few books. main purchases postponed until fall.
A coroner's jury in Town Hall found that Dr Arthur Firstbrook died in an accidental fall from a truck. No flame or open defect was linked to the incident. Dr McNiven presided as the coroner and Crown Attorney W N Rawlinson appeared.
The Acton Women's Institute held a picnic at the home of Mrs G W Masales on Thursday with a good crowd attending. After a brief meeting, races and games for all ages followed, with results in many age groups and a beaming conclusion at well laden tables with abundant foods.
Fine farm property belonging to Mr A Qt Clarridge has been sold to W Coles of Woodbridge. The new owner takes possession. Situated on the highway a couple miles east of Acton, the farm has drawn admirers after a past fire destroyed the bars and a modern steel bar was placed. A fine trout stream runs through the property.
Ralph Cheney and Cecil McVey Yo of Ottawa pleaded guilty to escaping custody after breaking from Guelph Reformatory where they served for breaking and entering. Both received concurrent two year terms with 12 months for shoplifting and six months for escape. They fled after attempting to steal a farmer’s truck. the farmer was injured but recovering.
Force Electric now operates from the Acton plant transferring equipment from Preston. The new firm is led by principals Mr FE Force and Mr PE McCleary with other owners including Mr AR Poree and Mr Val Borce. About twenty nine employees are relocating, expanding capacity for electric heating appliances and other products with Coast distribution. Pictures and details to follow next week.
A county truck and a car collided on the Sixth Line near Campbellville in Nassagaweya Monday. Drivers Stanley Wilton 28 of Nusapawesu and Melvin Brown 21 of Rockwood sustained minor injuries. both vehicles were badly damaged. No charges will be laid. A smut outbuilding at Brampton Fair Grounds burned, damage about $30.
The Maltan Diardt Women's Institute in Milton hosts a Wool Utilization Day at Milton High School with 116 ladies attending. Eight branches showcased 14 quilts 11 tufted aprons chaisons Italian quilt nine pairs of socks eight pairs of gloves nine portions of washed carded wool and eight batts. District President Mrs Gamble opened the program with an institute ode a talk by Mrs Campbell a reading by Mrs Bailey a solo by Miss Gustle manding by Mrs Ford and a community meeting led by Mrs Robertson with Mrs Edifnten. Each branch leader gave a brief talk on enjoyment and benefits of the work. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.
The weekly puzzle poem drew a mix of correct and incorrect solutions. Mira Dorothy Steele RR No 4 Actan won the Weekly award for Haven and the editor notes an even longer piece by Mr Cales upcoming on page five.
The Mannockburn Women’s Institute met at Misso Harding’s home on Wednesday with President Mia Harding in the chair. A Canadian beauty spot was noted, the program featured instrumentalists Miss Doris Mitchell and Miss Helen McGowan, singing, teaching, and a vocal solo, with Mrs Smethurst from Limehouse presiding over the second half. The meeting closed with the national anthem and social lunch.
Four year old Greta Hadden assists M P P Blakelock at a busy Oakville picnic line up for tickets amid crowds. Crewdaland grounds host free ice cream and pop as events like the Clothes Pin Race draw keen competition and spectators.
A study of late model cars from 1995 onward reports 85 percent with defective headlights in Halton County. In Georgetown, only a portion passed the first test while 87 cars were tested countywide and 310 passed inspections. Oakville outdoor venue tested 100 cars with 63 defect free. other towns showed varied results across the week.
Acton girls joined Oakville and Halton crowds for the seventh annual Blakelock picnic with a beauty parade drawing Ita entrants. Miss Ruby Ontlew, 17, of Ouleville, won the main beauty award and $20, while Mire Caralne Ityan and Dorothy Dunn also earned prizes. A large program featured races, a softball game, and a concert, with tickets distributed for children and a final drawing drawing many prizes.
Acton and Cooksville fairs will be held September 20 21 and 27 28 after fair boards met on Monday noting an initial clash on the same date. Acton keeps its third Tuesday and Wednesday in September while Cooksville moves to September 27 28 to avoid conflict with any other district fair.
Local notices announce a Milton Acton semi final at Halton League with entry fees and a 4 cent minimum charge. The Acum Boy Scouts meet August 22 at 7 30 pm in the YMCA. Acton youth 12 to 15 invited. A Lawn Social by Limehouse Girls Look-out Club at Mrs Harvey Norton’s home August 28 with 2 00 admission 10c. Ballina Urchawill field day August 26 at Molnery’s og Bring a basket for picnic lunch 25c admission under 12 free.
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