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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
6
Local residents report visits and travels with friends and relatives across Ontario and nearby areas. MM and Mrs Leishman left for Florida after a Toronto weekend visit. Several Acton friends hosted relatives from Saskatoon Oakville Guelph and Buffalo. Funerals and illnesses are noted along with church society meetings in Milton and Halton Presbytery.
Mrs. James McLean and son Donald A express gratitude for the kindness and help shown by friends and neighbors during the illness and after the death of the beloved husband and father. The support and sympathy are deeply cherished.
A large crowd welcomed Prof A N Ruhnke of Ontario Agricultural College as he spoke on soil fertility at the Halton Association meeting in Milton. He used slides to show plant symptoms from mineral deficiencies while a progress report summarized 1939 soil and crop experiments. The association tentatively set March 8–9 for the County Seed Fair and plans a county display at the King Edward Hotel Toronto. Officers elected: President W E Brecken, Vice President J H Willmott, Secretary Treasurer J E Whitelock, with directors from Trafalgar Nassaga weys Nelson Erin France and others.
Acton Tanners lose to Elora Rocks 9-2 as Elora dominates the middle period and a fractured cheekbone ends a player’s night. Pipher scores for Acton, Norm Morton hits post, Rocks cruise with multiple goals and referee Cheaty Strill officiates in Guelph.
Honorary Air Marshall W A Bishop, a Canadian ace from the last war, has been named Director of Recruiting for the Royal Canadian Air Force in relation to the British Commonwealth Air Training Scheme.
A local sports note praises the Galt squad for its persistent cheer and fighting spirit though they have not won a game this year. The piece contrasts their 18-3 count from last night with the current skid and hopes the old resolve returns to the lineup.
Friday games list Acton Paris Fergus Galt Waterloo. Monday fixtures include Acton Waterloo Fergus Elora. Tuesday features Preston Galt Waterloo Kitchener.
Acton Rural League completed the first round with several decisive results. Lorne Scots shut out Milton Bruins 7-0, Huttonville beat Rockwood Bulldogs 4-3, Georgetown Pirates and Hornby drew 4-4. Norval won 7-1 over Rockwood Bulldogs, Georgetown defeated Lorne Scots 4-2, and Hornby beat Huttonville 6-2. Standings follow.
Nelson County Council debated pasteurization, with critics calling the law drastic and impractical for most farmers while supporters urged choice and safety. The vote ended with a unanimous endorsement of the resolution, and several budget and appointment items were approved for 1940 and related committees.
The Maple Grove Literary Society held a regular meeting at Eramosa No. 8 with Charles McNabb presiding. An invitation to Bloomsbury Literary Society was proposed, followed by a program including a Flow Gently Afton chorus, a debate on gendered dress, a vocal solo by Myrtle Maude, a reading by Mrs. H Maude, and a play The Obstacle in the Path. A box social for Red Cross raised a splendid sum with Fr Wright Acton auctioneer.
The Dublin Literary Club held its regular meeting with President Stewart Elliot presiding. An informative talk on First Aid by Dr Nelson followed by piano solos, choir, and readings featured, ending with the National Anthem as social time concluded.
Four midget hockey teams played exhibition games before about two hundred fans at the arena. The Canadiens faced the Red Wings in a tight opener, a mix up on goal gave Hassard the score, and the Red Wings advanced to meet the Rangers and Leafs winners. Hassard with Keatner scoring twice led a 3 0 Red Wings win in the final game. Proceeds funded sweaters for the players. A Feb 13 rematch is planned with hoped for team sweater wear.
A zealous suitor declares intent to marry the young doctor, signaling strong interest and future prospects in a social match.
In a domestic exchange a wife and husband discuss a packed plate left in the hall while burglars are heard. The husband asserts the plate was already packed and ready, highlighting a miscommunication during a tense moment.
In Clapboard Springs an elder recalls a son-in-law who will do most anything but work. The exchange centers on whether the man is truly industrious.
A visitor asks about mating at the church and the verger replies that they used to have it but the new vicar tripped over them and laid down a carpet.
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