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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
6
Births Marriages and Deaths rates set with 50 cent memorials and 10 cent per line poems. Births include Fryer girl announced at Acton. marriages list Maud Anthony and McDougall Lindsay. deaths note Smith Clark Blain Willoughby and Ross with locations Erin Georgetown Guelph Toronto and Acton.
Brief local notes from Acton on December 2 1926 cover weather forecasts winter conditions skating and hockey updates Christmas tree preparations and radio use during elections. Community happenings include dental openings local bylaw enforcement road conditions and a council meeting to discuss continuing a local link.
Former Warden Donald McIntyre was elected Georgetown mayor by acclamation after long service on the Town and County councils. Councillor nominees and officials including LeRoy Dale and Rapve Martin were listed along with ward and school trustee contenders.
A Portland passenger tale recounts a young mother with her baby on a train. An elderly traveler comments on the infant’s future character while the mother quietly replies with a proverb about a child’s upbringing.
English preacher Tom Sykes spoke at Acton last June during summer schools, delivering two lectures in Knox Church. He discussed Christian Democracy and The Soul of Britain to a large audience, praising Britain's history and influence. Australian soloist Mr Piper was absent, replaced by a quartet and duets from Salt, Lewis, Mann, and Jack. Rev. A. C. Stewart, M.A., led the event.
Senator Richard Blain of Brampton died at his home Saturday after a two year illness. A lifelong Conservative, he served in the House of Commons from 1900 to 1916 and was appointed to the Senate in 1917. He chaired Railway Committees, supported temperance legislation, and helped found a Brampton hardware business now run by his son R. J. Blain. Survived by his daughter Mrs. A L Robinson and his wife, who predeceased him.
At a reception, a stout woman asks the Arctic explorer if life up there was lonely. He replies that they were not isolated, citing abundant company and incident filled lives, and that he has been sharing these tales to large audiences this season.
A lawyer asks a young woman named Novava about the causes of quarrels as described in the Washington Star. The dialogue hints at domestic strife and legal inquiry into marital discord.
Life's Social Side records a flurry of visits and weekends with Toronto connections. Notables include Miss Hazel Coxe and Vern Harvey hosting or returning, and several residents from Toronto spending Sundays and weekends in town.
R J Kerr lists upcoming sales: December 3 Charles David Son adjoining Acton cattle and sheep. December 4 Henry Reed Mimosa tiga store fixtures and goods. December 7 Wm Bailey townline Erin and Emmoss sale of Farm stock. December 9 Nell Mes Donald Orton sale of farm stock and implements. December 11 rea Mc Dowell Acton farm stock and implements. December 14 Clayton Beswick Bullinafad sale of registered Holstein cows sheep and hogs.
A Kansas City Star recounts a boss questioning a boy about hammer grip. The boss explains workers grasping the handle differently earn varying wages from seventeen to nine dollars a week. The boy asks where to hold the handle for his three a week job.
A nervous college candidate struggled through an English exam writing examples of indicative subjunctive potential and exclamatory moods. He produced lines such as I am endeavoring to pass an English examination If I answer twenty questions I shall pass if I never twenty I may pass God help me.
Report of Sir Harry Brit toin MP praising Acton town for the younger Acton copying the town coat of arms. The piece notes warm approval at the annual Priory Club dinner with the new mayor and local aldermen present.
A pattern notes a silk or flannel fabric option in polka-dot design for a straight line skirt with two ripple tiers at the front and sides and a straight back. The front features a double jabot of Georgette and circular cuffs on straight wrist bands.
Little Ray Harding son of Mr and Mrs John Harding seventh one fell from a barrel weeks ago and broke his arm at the elbow but is improving. Mr Goldthrop seventh line has purchased Mr James Martin s farm on the fifth one lot 33 Laquesing.
The fourth meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Crossman on Wednesday evening November 24 with the president presiding. A good programme featured community singing, a reading by Annie Blick, an uplifting paper by Mills Acheson on alcohol, a short parliamentary talk by Mrs. George Sommaroyville, and two violin selections by John Black before the group sang God Save the King. Lunch followed and a docent hour was spent.
The St. Catharines Standard notes a memorial tablet for W J McMillan B A science master at the Collegiate Institute and Vocational School who died last spring. Erected by last year’s fifth form the tablet sits in the foyer on the third floor and honors his three years of service to the science department. The inscription reads In Memoriam Wi J McMillan B A Science Master 1923 26 Form V 1926. Mr McMillan was Nassagawaya’s son and brother to N McMillan a Toronto druggist.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Maude hosted the wedding of their daughter Marjorie Pearl to William E. Anthony of Acton on Saturday November 27. Rev. Henry Caldwell officiated as the couple exchanged vows under an evergreen arch. The bride wore silk georgette with silver trimmings and carried pink carnations, with attendants including sister Bertha Anthony. A buffet luncheon followed and guests showered the couple with confetti as they departed for a short honeymoon tour. gifts included a substantial check from the bride’s father.
The Wo men s Association hosts a bake sale and bazaar last Saturday with the Girls Mission Circle seeking funds. Next Friday a United Church TI S class play Cyclone Sally features a large cast led by Mac Watson and Jennie Thatcher under Mrs J A Little s direction. The Presbyterian service included communion with six new members admitted and Rev Gosslin praised for his start. Local notices also mention household sale by Mrs Wealey Harris and visiting family from Grand Yakey and Simcoe with health updates on Mrs Leavensay and Mr Gibbons.
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