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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
5
Local residents share weekend visits across towns including Toronto Ebenilworth and Dur ham. Emma Robinson and Mrs LePage visit relatives. families greet Rev Caldwell and Mrs Caldwell with friends calling on Sunday. Health updates report Commissioner B G Arnold’s hospital return and Mrs Amos Mason healing after hospital stay.
Vir. PE. Sedden of Welland Ontario visits with Bar and Mrs G Gardner and Mrs Stephens and others. Several friends return home after two weeks with Mrs E Lee at Alma. Erin Curling Club names officers led by President O K Overland and Vice President P J Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs. George Wheeler of Erin celebrate forty fifth wedding anniversary with eighteen family members present.
A small gathering of Churchill United Church on January 15 reported a good year with operating surpluses across all departments despite ongoing improvements. Officers elected include S. E. Griffin secretary, A. Swackhamer and Robt Kerr board members, with C. B. Swackhamer reappointed secretary of the board and H. W. Griffin as treasurer. The Sunday School exceeds 75 members with Arthur Swackhamer as superintendent and Myra T. Gordon named Gradle Roll superintendent. The organist is Mrs Andrew Dobbie and the Young People supply hymns for services.
The Georgetown fire brigade held its 133rd annual ball and supper at the Arena on New Year’s Eve to a record attendance, described as one of the best events in the brigade’s history. A chimney fire at J Whitnay’s on George Street was quickly extinguished Sunday morning with little damage. The Georgetown Woollen Mills and equipment, formerly owned by Mr Coprke, were sold at public auction to Mr Grimmell of Toronto for 4125 dollars. Mira Charlottes Wilson of Ashgrove underwent an appendicitis operation at Guelph General Hospital last Friday and is recovering. Minlayson, formerly teller at the Bank of Montreal here, is promoted to Norwich and leaves today for new duties. Mr S D C Wrethway, formerly of Thamesville, meets Mr Inkeyson. John Z Yurber will cruise from New York on Thursday night, traveling via Rio de Janeiro, South America, South Africa, India, Java, China, and Japan, returning by the Hawaiian Islands and Panama Canal to New York.
The Nassagaweya Council held its inaugural 1936 meeting on a Monday. Minutes from December 16 were confirmed and accounts approved, with payments to Dr. Black, R. Turner, and the clerk among others. The township was divided into four road supervision sections and several by laws were adopted including borrowing authority and road budgets.
Eugene O Neill and Edmund Falconer staged long dramatic work at Wer Majesty s Theatre London 1866. Curtain rose 7 30 pm and after 9 30 pm audience left but actors stayed refusing to continue until curtain finally fell marking a record length for British theatre.
Acton junior team edged Georgetown 6-5 after a fast final period comeback. Acton led 3-0 through two periods before Georgetown rallied with multiple goals, then Acton held on with key saves by Woods and Wright to secure the victory in front of a large crowd.
Acton Juniors defeated Georgetown 10 to 3 showing improved defence and sharper passing. Evan Acton played through illness, while Woods faced heavy pressure as Georgetown was unable to keep pace. The night crowd was full, with both teams pressing at speed and Acton maintaining the upper hand.
The Eramosa Township Council met January 13 1936 in Rockwood to appoint officials for 1936. D O Storey and others were elected. by-laws authorized borrowing up to 20000 and road expenditure up to 12200 with subdivisions planned for Eden Mills. Treasurer bond renewed, insurance added, and arrears collection authorized.
The Trafalgar community reports the death of John AfcGowan a longtime resident at Trafalgar with service details by Rev Canon D Russell. Also noted is Smith escaping an injury when his car collided with a trailer and was badly damaged. The 1034 Acton hockey team is previewed as promising. A Mrs W G MacKendrick travels to New Zealand. The Humane Society chapter opens in Council Chambers with over 100 attendees. James Blakelock returns home from Toronto General Hospital after treatment. Harry Nottenbum pays a fine of 19.05 for speeding and striking posts on a highway curve near Appleby School.
The passage ponders whether a man must have no bad habits or any outstanding good ones to prove his suitability as a spouse. It argues that mere absence of faults or presence of virtues does not define true personality.
The Division of Porage Plants reports reed canary grass thrives on land with seasonal moisture and near surface water, but not in constant summer wet. It forms a lasting sod, easy to eradicate unlike quack grass, and is suitable for peaty soils. It provides hay or pasture for many years. The note advises feeding guidance for breeding ewes with hay and oats bran mix, plus cautions on other grains. It urges farmers to plan purchases like fertilizers and pesticides to cut production costs.
A prominent figure argues that character grows from hardship not ease. He warns that indulgent wealth exposes children to moral risk, while facing trials builds resilience and virtue. The message emphasizes faith and courage guiding personal refinement through adversity.
An editorial bemoans a fatal motor crash caused by a driver’s brief lapse after a long journey. It warns that a momentary weakness can undo years of effort, urging steadfast principle over lax behavior and citing dangers on slippery roads and careless drivers.
Instructions from Executors of the Estate of the late Join Bilton to sell Lot 37 Pirat Line Exquesing near Acton on Wednesday January 22 1936 at 12 o'clock sharp. Auction includes horses cows hogs sheep harness tools implements tractor items stock yard feed and 160 acre farm with first class buildings. Cash sale terms and no removal until settled. Auctioneer J Kerh Acton Ontario.
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