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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
1
Acton defeats Guelph twice but drops a game to Preston in a heated Thursday night interperediate A hockey affair. Fans witnessed rough play with miscues, penalties, and multiple fighters as Acton led early and held the lead through the first period.
The Acton Bird League opened the season at the Arena with three hockey games. Rockwood defeated Everton 3 1 as Rockwood goalie stifled Everton early. Lorne Farmers beat Lorne Rifles 3 2 after a 1 1 first period. York Road Silver Foxes shut out Acton Millionaires 4 0. Pred Kentner refereed. Tonight's games feature Millionaires vs Lorne Rifles and York Road vs Rockwood.
Obituaries note deaths of Chas. W. Hill of Peru Ontario and Mrs. Ben H. Brown of Lansing with funerals planned in Milton Cemetery and Lansing. Park J. Dills, born in Nanticoke, died in Atlanta after long illness with services in Acton and Atlanta, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
Mr and Mrs John Creighton formerly of Halton County now in Winnipeg celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at their Toronto Avenue home. Born 1849 and 1851 in Exquesing and Milton, they moved from Esquesing to a Wingham farm then Alexandria Manitoba later settling near Calgary Turner Valley with oil wealth. The couple's four daughters and three sons reside in western towns and cities.
At the inaugural session of the 1038 Public Utilities Commission Commissioners Hansen and Kerr attended. Appointment of a Chairman was postponed until full attendance. Arrears on water and light accounts were reviewed with disposal instructions issued. Copper pipe supply ordered for water service installations.
The Pearson estate house and lot on Willow Street sold to Mr. H. Hinton. A brick bungalow on Knox Avenue next to Jas. McMillan’s home sold to Dr. F. Oakes who will relocate to Acton from Eramosa Township soon. R. J. Kerr’s real estate arranged these sales.
Municipal election day yields clear victors in Esquesing Erin and Fergus townships. Esquesing reelects Reeve Nelson A Robinson and Deputy Reeve W A Wilson with Councillors May, Murray, and Harrop. Erin proclaims Reeve John McPhee by acclamation and Deputy Reeve Henry Wheeler. Fergus boards in a new council headed by Alvin O Hutchinson with several newcomers and Wm Irvine among the old guard.
Milton defeats Acton 4 3 in overtime after a back and forth junior hockey clash. Timbers and Bayliss scored for Milton, while Bayliss Papillon and Cook each found the net for Acton, with Dennis in goal for Acton and Brush for Milton. The opener tied 2 2, the second period ended 3 3, and Milton came away with the win in overtime.
The Chief Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Sir James MacBrien, is seriously ill, prompting concern. A recent photograph shows the noted officer in a weakened state.
Three youths Leonard Brennan Lucien Boyer and Philip Lolsaville all of Sudbury were found guilty of shop breaking and theft at Guelph police court and sentenced to three to six months in the Ontario Reformatory A fourth youth remains in Juvenile Court Meadows proprietor of Pred Meadows service station testified his booth was ransacked gas pumps damaged and stolen items included gum chocolate bars and an old gum vending machine a fountain pen was recovered by police and later one gallon of gas was purchased by two of the boys at the station with the rear license plate wired on
The funeral of Rev. Alexander James McGillivray former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church was held at Knox Church Guelph with many denominations represented. Dr. MacGillivray who served as minister there twenty five years died on New Year’s Day after a brief illness. The service was led by Rev. Dr. Davidson of Galt with a sermon by Rev. Malcolm Campbell of Montreal. Several clergymen read scripture offered prayers and delivered narratives. A private service and graveside rites at Woodlawn Cemetery followed.
Stormy Friday roads led to several highway crashes in the district. Howard Brown of Grass Valley and Amin Schaefer of Toronto collided at Queen and Young Streets, injuring Helen Brown and Alice Sperling among others. no charges filed. A Letshman vehicle was sideswiped east of Acton, and a Johnston dairy truck overturned en route to Erin. no milk loss reported.
Last week’s Purzle Poem winner was Mrs. O. H. Switger for the solution Tomorrow. A puzzle feature appears each issue with a prize winner, and this week’s poem by Mr. Coles is on Page Eight. Include solutions with a coupon and return in a stamped envelope.
The Acton village council for 1938 convened Monday with new members A Mason E Jones Jas S Chalmers and J A Chapman presiding. A fire destroyed the George Watson farm barn near Acton after a lantern caused flames. stock except one calf were moved out but hay straw grain contents burned. The council set committees including finance streets parks and fire and approved by law Nos 700 and 701 for assessor tax collector and debt authorization of 30000. health officer and inspector named. regular meetings fixed for second Mondays. financial items approved such as hospital accounts and equipment. A band concert permission granted to Georgetown band with proceeds to welfare board.
Concluding services in the Week of Prayer are held tonight at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. E. M. Morrow and tomorrow night at the United Church with Rev. E. G. Baxter as speaker.
Georgetown defeated Milton 2 to 0 and Orangeville beat Fergus 8 to 5 in junior play. Oakville beat Fergus 5 to 0. In the intermediate group Acton beat Guelph 11 to 3 and 6 to 2, Preston and Galt tied 1 to 1, Waterloo beat Preston 5 to 3, Preston defeated Acton 4 to 2, and Galt tied Guelph 3 to 3 in overtime.
The Baptist Mission Circle under the Women's Missionary Society presented the play Two Christmas Boxes in the United Church school room on December 30. Miss Graham introduced the production with Mrs E M Morrow as chairwoman. Between acts solo singing by Miss Jessie Coles and Mrs B Veldhuis, cornet by Mr C Landsborough, and accompaniment by Miss F Brown. Cast included Mrs L Veldhuis Miss B Plunk Miss J Coles Miss L McMullen Miss Masales Miss E Franklin Miss M Franklin Miss L Reid Mrs P Killick Mrs C Landsborough.
The regular monthly meeting was held Tuesday at Mra F Cleave's home with good attendance. Mrs Bella Stephenson led devotion and Mrs J Symon presided. Annual reports were encouraging and new business for 1938 begun. A social hour honored Milas Stephenson who leaves for Florida. thanks given to Mrs Gleave for hosting.
William Rife of Mount Forest was charged in Sarnia with attempt or death by own action after being rescued from the St Clair River by Customs officers and locals. He had earlier sought aid at the pole station and welfare office. Rife, a telegraph operator, had worked at the ONR station here last summer.
The monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held at the home of Mrs RL L Davidson on Thursday January 13 at 7 30 p m. The notice asks members to bring certificates and a list of upcoming cement or related topics.
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