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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
5
Local notes list numerous relatives and friends visiting for Christmas in Listowel. Names include Jas Dobbie and family in Listowel, George Jiggins from Western University London, Margaret Garvin with Toronto sisters, and many others from Toronto Buffalo Detroit and Hamilton visiting relatives and hosting Christmas gatherings.
Miss Eileen Breen of Acton married Mr. R G Nystrand of Kirkland Lake at St. Josephs Church on Wednesday. Rev Father McBride officiated the Nuptial Mass. The couple plans a Quebec honeymoon and will reside in Kirkland Lake.
Wilhelmina Hargrave daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hargrave Acton Ontario wed Pte Frank William Crump in St David s Anglican church Toronto Rev H A Bracken officiated The bride wore poudre blue wool crepe and a talisman rose corsage Bridesmaid Irene Clarke wore navy blue Creem and pink carnation corsage Groomsman Charlie J Corby usher George Hargrave and Douglas Crump The reception followed at Misson Hargrave s home Honeymoon planned in Acton with relatives from Young Street Ontario.
Old verses describe three holly leaves under a pillow naming potential husbands to reveal marriage fate. The Christmas candle travels through the house with ceremony, and care is taken at each door to guard against a draught that supposedly invites a mischievous sprite called Hobo the Churn to spoil butter.
The Department of Mines and Resources completes the Amherstburg historic museum near Fort Malden. The stone building with a slated roof will house relics from the fort era and regional history. Amherstburg near Detroit and Windsor dates to 1796 with ties to Tecumseh, Brock, and the Underground Railroad.
A scientist claims vegetables can become intoxicated. The idea is presented with commentary on widespread canning during the current period.
The Baptist Choir in Acton held a social on December 14 at the Veldhuis home to honor Archie Mann for his leadership and Barbara Plank for her service. Mann received grey gloves while Plank was given a deluxe Baptist Hymnary edition. health prevented Plank from attending.
Canada produced 5 787 117 barrels in the first nine months, up from 5 341 569 last year, with over 95 percent from Turner Valley in Alberta. The Turner Valley field, tapped in 1936, saw rapid drilling and eighty seven wells producing in October, while output was managed to meet demand.
A poem depicts a Canadian winter night with howling wind snow and ice. It frames winter as a seasonal force, Jack Frost and frost decor, with Acton’s youth embracing snowflakes. The piece closes with a December 26 1939 attribution to Mr Acton.
Local boards announce acclamations and retirements as wards vote for reeves, mayors, and council seats in Milton Bronte and surrounding communities. Nominations list contenders for reeve deputy reeve and numerous council roles with several acclamations noted.
A five year old defies Sunday play rule by sailing a toy boat in the tub. His mother is shocked, but Willie explains the boat’s voyage is a missionary mission bound for Africa.
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