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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
8
A series of death notices and memorials from Acton Ontario reference the passing of several individuals in January 1939 including Maisie Evans, Rachael Grindel, William Hall, George Nelson, Barbara Nickell Kenney, Hector Scott McDonald, and John Russell. The notices provide family connections and burial details, with memorial sentiments and dates.
Fragments show Trafalgar Council deciding to buy a snow plow as winter weather prompts highway crews to clear roads. Other items note hockey groups using Acton Arena and a busy schedule, plus local social and business events.
The Victoria Massion Pand held a January meeting at Knox Church with Mrs Mainprize presiding. Officers named include President Margaret McPhaul and Secretary Margaret Somerville. other roles and group leaders listed along with reports and prayers.
The U S light cruiser Ginefnnati departs the Brooklyn Navy Yard for winter fleet maneuvers in the Caribbean. The vessel is photographed passing slowly under the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Esquesing Township council elect for 1939 met January 9 to take oaths and form the new board. W A Robinson served as Reeve, W A Wilson as Deputy Reeve, with C H May G W Murray and Edwin Harrop as councillors. They adjourned to 1 36 pm after a brief session and approved various payments, bonds, by laws, and appointments including a health board member, auditors, weed inspector, and road expenditures. The meeting set the next session for February 13 at 1 30 pm.
A partial, garbled exchange presents a questioning line about worth and ideas, featuring two speakers whose remarks are cut off and difficult to interpret. The fragment hints at interpersonal curiosity rather than a full scene or clear incident.
Details of two local obituaries published for residents connected to Acton. Maisie Joe previously of this vicinity is mourned by parents, siblings, and multiple relatives in Toronto Rochester Georgetown and Acton with services conducted by Rev H L Bennie at home and interment in Fairview Cemetery. William John Hall of Peel County Acton Knox Church Loyal Orange Lodge member dies after brief illness leaving children and many relatives across Ontario with funeral at Knox Church and interment in Acton.
The Rural Hockey League played two full nights despite mild weather. Byers won 4 3 over Some Scots in a tight opener. Acton Band beat Huttonville 4 1 and Hornby defeated Norval Monarchs 3 1 in tight contests. Friday see Georgetown Rockwood and Huttonville win as Acton Band was shutout by Georgetown Pirates 4 0. Rockwood then edged Brookville 3 2 in a late rally. Huttonville edged Lorne Scots 2 1 with a comeback in the final period. Weather shifted Tuesday games and the revised Rural League schedule is noted elsewhere. Visitor to Museum joke fade, Venus referenced.
In a roundabout exchange the speaker questions a wife’s name, suggests Peggy as short for Pegasus and recalls Pegasus as an immortal steed. The dialogue notes Pegasus as an everlasting nag.
Five year old Lee of Brooklyn in native costume delivered a bilingual speech appealing for funds to aid children in war torn China. He spoke in English and Chinese and emphasized the suffering of innocents in the crucible of war. His grandfather Philip Lee aided Sun Yat Sen's early movement.
The Jones family housekeeper, described as heavy handed and awkward, constantly breaks items. A slight city earthquake shakes furniture and crockery as the mistress calmly asks Liza what she is doing now from the top of the stairs.
A visitor at a museum cautions companions not to touch exhibits or rush through displays, saying they should avoid delaying the tour while surveying the space.
Shoppers see weekly specials with fresh spinach onions parsnips lettuce tomatoes grapefruit lemons and oranges offered at discounted bulk prices. The ad highlights "Quality First" goods and encourages bulk purchases for savings.
On Thursday Jarduary Buds Hawks captained by Vic Masters defeated the Rangers led by Bob Pearen 6 to 1 in the Junior MCA Hockey League. Senior and Ladies badminton notes, club notes, and upcoming events from Guelph Acton and Kitchener are mentioned.
Mr and Mrs William Buchanan of Grand Valley celebrated their fifty year marriage on Sunday. They wed on January 9, 1889, in the log home of the bride’s parents. Mrs Buchanan, Mina Jordan, is active in church women’s groups and Women’s Missionary Society. He served on the Grand Valley School Board for 45 years and was a long time school board member and church elder.
Intermediates keep top spot in group after facing all rivals with identical results. Team roster includes Wiss Fergus Brown Chambers Wintiery defense Bartlett centres, wings Smith Chapman Wilson Royce Mobi Cham payrie alternates Actin Woods Kentner Moloszie defense Terry centre R Muir ton N Morton wings Marzo Hf Marzo Brugh Dawkins substitutes. Referee Bobby Felbaum. Crowd small for four home group games. band enlivened event.
The Fergus team faced a relentless opponent who kept up pressure all night. Despite hard work their group play and style failed to break through as the other side dominated, leaving Fergus discouraged.
The notice lists Friday and Monday matchups in the intermediate games with Elora at Acton Preston at Fergus and Guelph at Elora as upcoming fixtures. It indicates a schedule change and team pairings for the week.
The fragment recounts Jones noting Hopkins arrives late often but is pleasantly surprised to see him punctual this time. Jo remarks Hopkins is early for Teo Mane era and expresses happiness at the change in timing.
Two Georgia men argue about the nation’s money condition. One insists there is no money shortage and recounts seeing a vault full of cash. The other asks if credit is scarce and jokes about needing small bills. They claim abundant money but limited collateral, reflecting stark economic tension.
Fragmented lines tell of a girl and a lamb in a confusing scene at school. The lamb cannot discern red from green and is captured in a comically grim outcome ending in a stew.
An eloquent note on culture and law, arguing that culture directs growth and law can expand, with Carlyle referenced as a thinker. The fragment suggests culture governs societal progress and legal frameworks.
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