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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
17
Fragmentary obituary and marriage notice. A Glen Williams January death for Margaret McClure widow of Samuel, and a memorial for William John Hall who died in January 1939. The text references Magdalena Hirtee and references to Mr and Mrs nee Robert ina Lawrence.
Leap year opening hints at hockey and arena events as Acton teams host Bolton and Fergus Morrow. Intermediates travel to Fergus, Red Cross activities resume, and war work support grows. Activities include police court charges, library copies, Rural Mail Courier feature, and curlers starting tomorrow at Acton Arena with rinks from Mitton and Rockwood competing.
The Gregory Theatre screens The Wizard of Oz described as Hollywoods most ambitious musical spectacle since The Great Ziegfeld. The Technicolor production is a 100 percent musical with new advances in sound, color, makeup, and effects.
A school moment recalls young Theodore Roosevelt reciting a poem. The scene ends with a racy misquote as the instructor jokes about “grease her knees” to prompt a completion of the line.
Obituary notes the death of Richard Miller at Listowel after a long tenure in the town. Born August 10 1861 in Acton he farmed in Minto Township and married Priscilla Huff. later married Fanny Miner. Survived by two wives and a large family including William and John Miller and several daughters. He was a former Methodist, Orange Order honorary member and Conservative. Funeral from Wallace Street Listowel Friday at 1.80 p.m. Mount Forest Confederate observed.
The Maple Grove Literary Society held its Christmas program with songs, readings, and a box social. Frances MacNabb led Group 4 as Santa Claus appeared and gifts were given. A balloon contest winner was George Wingate, prizes were awarded to Margaret Shultis and Lillian Nightingale, and the event ended with the National Anthem and lunch.
The Force Bowling Team crushed Wishing Well 7 0 in the Guelph Commercial League. The team total of 3366 was a season high and the seven points moved Force from sixth to third with one week left in the second series. J Adamson led with 740 and 336 high single. others included W Corry 171 M Roote 683 B Morton 675 N Morton 651.
A father takes young Jimmy to a concert and his mother asks for his opinion. The boy comments the band played well because they had a man with a stick threatening them, hinting at pressure during the performance.
A man shows restraint as he passes his favorite tavern on his way home then, after a short distance, congratulates himself with a quiet self-remark and plans to return later for a treat.
Christmas greetings in Exeter as Mr Ulric Snell and others visited. Master Charles Overland had an appendicitis operation at Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton and is recovering. Christina Aipolair of Burford died at her daughter’s home aged 101. A quiet wedding in the United Church Parsonage saw Lila Gray wed to John William Carnahan with Rev G H Thomas officiating.
Burlington patrons learned a small fire in the Hume Theatre caused 125 dollars in damage during a Thursday show. The town plans winter construction on Birch Street and eight poll tax delinquents appeared before Magistrate Woodliffe. J J Heldmann, long time CN R station agent, is promoted to Thorold Mer riton Station and will depart early next year. Over 100 Christmas baskets were distributed to Burlington families by the Welfare Board with local business support.
Miss Isabel Wilson spends Christmas with her aunt Mrs. Markdale while J P Bartleman visits Milton friends. Max Norris starts as Milton Arena manager and improves the ice. Mr and Mrs Thurston and Mrs Bowen plan a Florida winter. John F McDougall, 68, dies after being struck by a Milton driven car near his Boyne home. investigators say he walked into the path after returning from Milton in a truck.
A brief telegram exchange shows George near the top of the failed list after an examination. The dialogue captures a close fraternal worry over outcomes and the sentiment of near-misses.
Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs J H Denny celebrated with a family reunion at Mr James Moore's home. The couple, long-time town figures and United Church supporters, received a gold lined gift and heartfelt address from twenty five friends and relatives.
The community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Fred Spires on the death of their infant son Larry Gene. Edmontons H C Robinson and FP M Gauche visiting at Vimy Barracks Kingston join Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson for Christmas. A large gathering at Joe Hoares marks a Petch family farewell as Mr Petch takes new duties. Georgetown hosts a popular Christmas tree event with about 900 oranges and candy bags for children and Santa's castAdds to the festive mood.
A tackwoods farmer explains he drives hogs to the woods to feed on acorns and fatten for market. An agriculturist suggests a faster method, but the farmer dismisses it with the quip that time matters little to a hog.
The Column previews a busy season at Acton Y.M.C.A. with youth groups, hockey league plans, a skating party, and a Boy Camp Bank. Officers for the Baya Aeroplane Club are announced, and junior programs for ages 10 to 14 begin with a Monday meeting at 7 00 p.m. at the Y.
Swordfishing in Nova Scotia yielded a commercial catch near 1.78 million pounds this season, up from 1.1 million last year. Catches concentrate off Cape Breton Island as deep sea anglers visit annually per C. K. Howard of Canadian National Railways. The season runs June to September with several notable large fish reported by visiting sportsmen.
A constituent quips about not seeing his name in papers and about the PM's speech. The full report notes occasional murmurings, with the speaker claiming he was the one who murmured.
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