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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
5
SMITH At Los Angeles Sydney W Smith eldest son of the late Mrs Sydney Smith of Fairview Place Acton MOTH At St Josephs Hospital Joh on Sunday December 20 1836 Wellington Smith late of Rockwood husband of the late Emma Statham in his 69th year.
The weekly Acton column reports a green Christmas, travel delays from a weekend snowstorm, and local efforts to brighten the season. Bolton paid 30000 for a water works debenture above par. bridges at Sixteen Mile Creek and Bronte near completion. a brief power outage darkened the town. The Post Office staff stayed cheerful amid holiday bustle. The concert orchestra led a Christmas program at the Town Hall, and J Bell won a cement door contract for the MLC. Children enjoyed holidays while anticipating two long school days. The Main Street Christmas display is bright and influential. Christmas fare in the Jones Boys Hockey Club draw awarded turkeys and chickens to winners. A Keno and Dance event raised prizes at the Town Hall. Notables include King’s Counsel candidates and congratulations to E G Black K C. An omission in last week’s Marshall presentation was corrected, acknowledging Angus Kennedy’s role.
Cedarvale school reports December results for Erin with multiple students and percentages. Notable names include Walter Smart 67 percent and Doris Keeley 50 percent, plus honors for Calvin McCallum and Thelma Hardy. Marjorie Thomson is listed as teacher.
Wellington Smith of Rockwood and Acton died at nearly 68 after a fall in Wyoming Ontario prompted an X ray diagnosis while traveling. A Storey Glove Co salesman, he spent decades with Acton and Georgetown firms and was famed in the province. He leaves a wife Emma Lintham predeceased him, a son Pred of Hamilton, and brothers Pred of Rockwood and Anson of Windsor. Funeral services were held in Acton with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
The annual At Home at Acton High School last Friday evening featured prize presentations for athletic, field, and academic achievements. Senior Boys champion Jim Jones, Intermediate Gordon Biltory, and Junior Murray Bauer received medals, while Kay Chapman led girls with senior championship and most points awards.
Monday evening a surprise party honored Mr A G Clarridge at his home with his daughters and about forty guests from Toronto and Inglewood. Mr Storey chaired as Hurbut Gell Atkinson and Martin spoke briefly before a bountiful lunch and dancing to finish the evening.
A snowy Sunday leaves inches of drifted snow on lanes as eight cars become stuck along the road. Neighbors help dig out and resupply warmth while families rerun holiday plans with shop early concerns and a clockwork bird bringing surprised amusement. A Merry Christmas to all.
A mocked exchange features Bobby calling someone a wna expert and Duddy retorting that the fellow sells advice he cannot perform himself. The dialogue uses slang and humor to critique pretentious guidance.
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