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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
8
An obituary notice records the death of a son in his eighty seventh year. It notes the late Mr. Doeathe and the family, with funeral arrangements at a local church and burial at Acto alongside general honors.
The thaw lingers as days stay cold with 4 to 10 below zero and another snow hit. Roads were blocked after the weekend storm but plows cleared them by Monday. Warden changes occur in Dufferin and Waterloo counties while social gatherings include a Y M C A toboggan party and a LO D E bridge event.
Oakville edge Acton 6 5 in overtime after a back and forth junior hockey match. Parr Harvey and Hillmer starred for Oakville while Acton team cohesion and Jones Jacque Tyler line while Jones disrupted Oakville. Acton faces slim playoff chances after five losses in ten games but hopes for a four game win streak to boost playoff hopes.
The U F Y P O held a January 12 meeting at Lorne School with President Harry Smethurest in charge. Walter Cooke chaired the program featuring Jack Stewart mouth organ solos and a contest won by Mrs White and George Burt, Jim Davies on piano and accordion, and impromptu speeches by multiple members. Jean Mann won the judges’ decision. Lunch followed, then dancing.
Spirit carries them to a playoff berth as they secure the spot with key wins. The next game is in Pergué on a Tuesday, their final away match before three consecutive home contests.
A doctor warns that excessive dancing and excessive exertion may affect heart health during Suntor Games this week. The comment cautions attendees to pace activities and monitor fatigue.
Tilsabeth McDuffie a colored cook from the White House in Washington has landed a Hollywood screen test with potential to star in a major forthcoming picture.
Prominent journalist William D. Samson died after a brief illness at his Blore home. He owned and edited the Elora Express for fourteen years after moving from Renfrew. Born 1876 in Cumnock Ayrshire he first worked in Dauphin Manitoba then Eastern Ontario. He served on the Public Library Board and Knox Presbyterian Church Board and was past president of the District Weekly Press Association. He was married to Emily Eaton twenty one years ago in Toronto and is survived by wife and one brother in British Columbia. He served in the British Imperial Army stationed in India.
The Erin Township council met at Hillsburg on January 10 1938 after election to take seats for 1938. By laws set salaries for officials and stipends for road, bridge, and admin costs while appointing officers and approving audits and contracts. The meeting adjourned to February 14 1938.
Readily priced display shows girls' school dresses up to 14 years at 79 cents and ladies' wool hose per pair 35 cents. Wheeling yarn and 1 lb skeins offered with several wool pullover sweaters 79 cents. Children's bath robes 36 cents each and white flannelette six yards wide 15 cents per yard.
Jas A Mann was named president of the fair with associate directors to plan innovations. A Dills, last year’s president, thanked officers and directors and welcomed the new chair. FL Wright was unanimously chosen secretary treasurer as the board praised his efficient work.
Acton High School held a Form III led literary meeting with Norman Wright presiding in the president’s absence. Marie Clayton reported the treasurer’s funds. Students including Martin Hassard and Myrna Rawson performed piano solos and readings from The Oracle. An original skit Cat. Pte. was staged by several students. Birthday greetings were offered to Dorothy Barber and Erwin McPhail.
The Statesman marks David Liosd George's 75th birthday noting his long influence in government circles. Once a regular MP, he holds no official post now but remains observant of current moves. His last church appearance followed a scare when a blaze threatened an orchard, and workmen quickly extinguished the flames.
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