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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

5

Acton Notes On Local Visitors And Students

Renonals Miss Dorothy McPherson visited relatives in Toronto during the first week. Mr and Mrs J A Robertson of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs T Bocot. Mrs Ted Hansen left Tuesday to resume studies at the University of Toronto. Mrs A Nicklin spent New Year’s in Guelph with her son H G Meklin and family. Mr and Mrs Elmore Johnston and Miss Betty of Hamilton spent New Year with Acton relatives. Mr John Mann returned from Truro N S for a few weeks visit with kin. Miss Audrey McComb of Guelph passed her I N exam. Miss Isabel Lantz, injured at a Guelph tobogganing party, is recovering nicely. Mrs Charlotte MacDonald, Miss Corinne MacDonald and Mr Gordon Johnston of Hamilton spent New Year with Acton relatives.

Mrr Ted. Hansen The University of Toronto Mrs. A. ®. Nicklin Guelph Mr. H. G. Meklin Elmore Johnston Betty Hamnilton Acton Isabel Lantz Charlotte MacDonald Corinne MacDonald Gordon Johnston Hamilton

Obituaries of Guelph residents and neighbors

Obituary notices report the deaths of Herbert N Tovell of Guelph at St Josephs Hospital, Emm e Falconer McAlister of Erin Village in her sixty eighth year, John N R Van Fleet of Esquesing Township, Mabel James Joh Yazel Florence Edna and Lawrence Van Fleet, and William Emerson Downs of Renfrew area. Also noted is Herbert John Black of Eramosa Township. Funeral details and places include Milton Cemetery Everton Cemetery and Eramosa Ewrton Church with local clergy.

Frank McAlister Erin Village Emme Falconer Mono Township Binkham Melville Leslie C. Harbour Norris Sinclair Erin John NR. VanFleet Esquesing Wymillton Nelson van Ftéer Atlas Mary Wills Willan Bills Mabel James Joh Yazel Florence Edna Lawrence Orange Order Esquésing Canon Naftel Milton Cemetery Herbert John Black Eramosa Hugh Black James Duck Black Ewrton Church Everton Cemetery

Port Credit Man William Rutledge Dies in 40th Year

William H. Rutledge, a Port Credit resident for 40 years, died Friday in his 80th year. The obituary notes his long service and local ties.

Ballif William H. Rutledge Port Credit

First Birthday Party for Acton Troop Scouts Held

The article describes the 1st birthday party of the Acton Troop of Boy Scouts with guests from Toronto Brampton Milton Guelph and Galt. It covers Scout laws promises and expected conduct emphasizing trust loyalty usefulness courtesy friendliness thrift obedience cleanliness and compassion for animals.

Toronto Brampton Milton Guelph Galt Acton

World’s Largest Mica Market Overview and Trends

London leads the global mica market with New York and other cities following. Amber or phlogopite and muscovite or ruby and green mica are the main types. Demand remains high. reduced output could boost Canadian mica if quality and trimming standards are met according to official industry guidance.

London New York Wamburg

Long-Living Exhibitor recalls a life of service and trophies

A veteran exhibitor who began at 15 with a pony and rose to prominence in fairs across the province won more than 1000 trophies. He served as bailiff and provincial officer under Sir Oliver Mowat, and as village and county constable. Born in Alton County, he moved to Pee and Port Credit where a mail service was established. Survived by his widow and many children across Acton, Detroit, Toronto and Port Credit.

William Emerson Downs Renfrew Mr Downs Trafalgar Halton County Hrampton Orem Istrinya Clelwens Wat Uanally Acton Fair Oliver Mowat Alton County Pee Port Credit William Acton Ollie Detroit Oscar New Toronto Yred Toronto Vert Long Branch Cc. Oreen Turpel Cooksville EF. Sullivan L. Harrison Mira Wilker

Acton Trounces Oakville In Hockey Showdown

Guelph defeats Acton 4 to 2 as Ambis and Kelly suffer penalties. Woods stalls many shots while Ezard and Brush support Acton defense. Elora game follows with a 7-3 loss for Acton Juniors as Woods again shows solid goaltending.

Guelph Acton Woods Ambis Brush Ezard Bayles Gibbons Slade Wayne Wickham Ambly Kelly Stade Defen Mason Anmbls O'Connor Kelso Jones Debrosky Armstrong Molozzie Walternates Duagllss

Elora Beats Acton In Hockey Clash After Quick Second Period Tie

Elora leads 1 0 after the first period but Acton roars back to level, Bayliss penalized twice, Dreyer and Bayliss in the box. Second period sees fast play and many saves from Woods and Anderson. Acton ties late in the period with Crush beating Anderson. third period opens with rapid chances as both teams press for the winner.

Acton Elora Millirhe Webbe Leo Zard Donice Anderson Era eCorini Molozaie Woods Quinn Jn Wlora Bayliss Sroash Lambert Exard Molozzin Dreyer Actons Ezard Hitsp Joalies Bilnco Ylora Biinco Dayliss Grimbert Blinco Walser Elorn

Flower Prices and Quality Demand Direct Greenhouse Supply

Price for flowers is tied to grade with first blooms costing more. Quality determines value as in all goods. We offer the same grades, often better, at lower prices, with 3 500 feet of grass space for Flowers and Pot Plants, direct from greenhouses to customers.

Elora tops Acton in rough hockey clash 7 to 3

Elora defeated Acton 7 to 3 after a high penalty game. Dreyer and Quinn scored for Elora while Chapman added three goals. Acton pressed late but could not close the gap as Ridley and Woods faced heavy penalties.

Tafter Woods Dreyer Elora Brush Acton Anderson Blinco Exard Tyler Quinn Chapman Hidley Efora Mlora Goul Bay Armstrong Evard Prush Molozze Allermetes Wolmies Bilnco Lambert Lorit Qgoul Whisker Ridley Winki Vince Pritchard Moore Cameron Crush Milton

Acton Tops Oakville 3-1 In Rough Hockey Clash

Acton seized early momentum and built a 3 1 lead over Oakville before the period end. Oakville battled back with pressure in the third but Acton held on as Murphy, Scott and others contributed to the victory.

Esquesing Township Farm Stock and Implements Auction

Executors of the late John Bilton announce a public auction of farm stock, implements, grain and household effects on Lot 32 First Line Esquesing near Acton. sale includes Percheron horses cattle hogs sheep fowl harnesses tools vehicles and grains. The three hundred fifty acre estate will be offered with reserve and terms cash. Auctioneer J KeeW Acton. Clerk Plank.

John Bilton Acton Clyde Black Horne Lod Pearen York Yorkshire J. F. Robertson Oxford Saskatchewan Frost & W Hinder Harris Mower International Steel Surrey Chatham Fanning Min J. Keew

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Renonals Dorothy McPherson Mr and Mire J. A. Robertson Tbcott John Mann Truro, N. 8 Audrey McComb St. Joseph's Hospital I. N Herbert N, ‘Tovell, Gueph Herbert N- Tovell St. Joseph's Monsphal Tovell Nathan Tovell City Guelph Lodge A. P A. M St. George's Anglican Church Ong San Leonard Alfred J. Moore Belva ‘Fovell Frank McAllister Sonn'n. Vanfleet W. E. Downs Walley's Station Verbert J. Black WM. Rutledge George Wallace Clothes Yonge Street Ryrie’s Ellott Ial God Thia Mica Market Jotlings Younhs Abton Mien Lindsay Fergus News-Record Santa Claus W. T. Patterson R. D Wyndham Bt Loblaw'y Guelfh Gregory “Theatre ATR Jack ‘Renney Una Markel Ted Enly Nag Pendleton Robert Donut John Buchan Canadia West Fox News Anna Karenina Yolitov Greta Garbo Frederic March Freddie Hartholomew Laurel and Vardy Yixer Uppers Elois Fogether Albieo Sid Elorn Arena Mendel Elorn Co. P Acton-Georgetown Georgetown Guelph Elora Oakville Oakvil Jack Worthy Ol Thilar Mooney Walters Greery Greer Davidson Butch Ue Oakville Norm Morton Pinny Murphy Iis Morton I Go Pwlt Agiets Good Beore Dforten Norm Waullers Murephy Terry Goad Murro Scott Crags Post Oakvile Penaltica C. O. Plank Wood Ontario Halton Liberal and Progressive Association Duncan Marshall M.P.P A. Blakelock Hughes Cleaver M.P B. Harrop T. G.ramshaw God Save the King
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