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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
1
Intermediates continue to lead while juniors drop two to Guelph. Intermediate crews beat Georgetown and Oakville to take top league position. Guelph may face playoff clash, juniors lose twice to Royal City, ending playoff hopes. Three more group games remain in the intermediate schedule.
Acton defeated Georgetown 9 to 1 as Morton, Terry, Mooney, Bdazzo and others produced the goals. Greer faced heavy pressure, while Georgetown's Test scored late in the second period but Acton answered with four more in period three.
The Knox Guild held its weekly meeting with President Jos Hurst in the chair. The event featured the Orchestra led by R Spielvogel, Burns Night program, readings, and moving pictures of Scotland including the launch of the Queen Mary. Residents enjoyed Scotish songs, views of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and a Mizpah benediction to close.
A note praises R W Johnson of Thornlog for articles in Tue Fuss Purss and Tin Pury Paras. Readers commend his work and hope for continued features. Johnson and family moved to Northern Ontario last year from Limehouns. he previously wrote as Limehouse correspondent to Taware Pursa.
The United Church Young People's Society met on Tuesday in a twofold memorial service presided by Yom Nicol. Miss M. Yennett led prayer, Ted Clifford read the scripture, Jack Neld read The Uplifter, Hazel Wilson read Kipling poems, Jessie Young and Ruth Gibson performed a piano duet, and Tom Nicol read the late King George's Christmas message.
The Unity Men’s Club entertained the Friendly Circle group of young ladies at the United Church on Moonday evening. About sixty attended a sleighriding drive, group games, then a lunch of coup bread cake and coffee. Ruth Allison and Bennett gave thanks, Buck Reid replied, followed by a hearty sing song.
Rev ELM Morrow spoke on The Human Side of the Reign and Death of King George VI at Acton Hy School Literary Society. Etta Swackhammer read the last message of King George. Other program items included Recessional, Kipling poem, and Buzzy Wuasy.
Dr and Mrs Morrow hosted a social evening for Yes Choir of the United Church at the Parsonage on Friday. The gathering noted the warm hospitality and enjoyment of the members.
Severe storm and cold did not deter the United Church congregation as all departments presented strong reports. Receipts met obligations, balances remained positive, and leaders Rev and Mrs Morrow received heartfelt appreciation from the church. A social close with Stewards and a bountiful lunch marked the gathering.
Weevo Harrison receives a formal acknowledgment from the Secretary to the Governor General noting a metagee telegram sent January 28 to His Majesty’s private secretary for laying at the Throne. The document marks a citizens’ revolution of sympathy and loyalty passed on Tuesday.
The Dublin Literary Society met at the schoolhouse on Monday to reorganize for another year. Annie Kelly played a harmonica number followed by community singing. Officers elected include Leader Emily Young, President Stanley Joe, Vice-President Walter Linham, Secretary-Treasurer Charles Cults.
Acton Free Library Board’s annual report shows assets over $5,000 and a last year budget credit of $198.01. Adult and juvenile book counts total 12,367 with 11,560 adult circulations and 1,505 juvenile circulations. 8,305 borrowers including 65 new members.
The monthly Public Utilities Commission meeting in the Bony Room elected B G Arnold as Chairman for the coming year. Commissioners Hansen and Harrison attended. The secretary was ordered to pay numerous accounts including Hydra power, Bell Telephone, and Ontario power bills totaling about 3240 dollars. Delegates Arnold and Wilson were named to an Ontario convention, and meters and testing orders were issued for government dispatch and equipment replacements.
A car driven by W J McFadden of Orillia skidded on Main Street on Friday evening and struck gas tanks at the Highway Garage. Twenty gallons spilled and ignited. blaze was extinguished with chemical foam. Pumps wrecked and car damaged, fire contained by 6 20 p m.
A January 6 municipal race in Esquesing Township remained unchanged after a recount. Judge Munro presided at Afton with Robinson leading Murray by seven votes. final tallies Robinson 601 Murray 60 percent.
The Mothers' Allowance Board for Tatton County for the ensuing year lists Tolowinigs Do Tortley Miltons Mrs Wm Dent Trafalgar Yerbert In Hlehart Palermo Reeve C HW Harrison Acton and Mayor Geo J Harris of Burington as members.
Walton Holstein Breeders' Association held its annual meeting with the best year in county history. Speakers included W M Drummond of Toronto University and Byron Jenvey of the Holstein Frelalan Association. Elected officers: President He Ynglehart Bronte, 1st VP M Watson Yaniley, 2nd VP A S Mahon Campbellville, Secretary-Treasurer V Lawrence, Directors Biquesing M J Brown Norval Percy Leslie Georgetown Nelson, J C Pell, A Heslop Nassagaweya Nelson Howard Lee Trafalgar S Lyond Streetville A E Woodley Milton.
The United Farm Women's Club of Acton hosted a social evening January 13 at Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott's home inviting members and families. The event opened with The Maple Leaf Forever and a playful roll call. Winners in the games included Mrs Bracken and Alleen Clarridge, with betty Clarridge and Mr Clarridge among consolation winners. A dainty lunch followed and the meeting closed with the National Anthem.
At the 1936 Halton County Council inaugural meeting the date shift sparked interest in the Warden election. George Currie, Reeve of Esquesing, was unanimously elected Warden after John Irving declined, with Currie pledging to uphold county duties. The council saw new faces and a formal handover from retiring Warden Harold Cleave.
Acton joins Empire in remembrance of King George with a day of mourning. Knox Church hosts the service Tuesday morning presided by Reeve C. H. Harrison. Legionnaires, O. D. KE chapters, Women’s Institute, and Boy Scouts attend in a body.
Acton Ontario held a memorial service with bell tolls and shop closures for King George V. Citizens, Canadian Legion members, Women’s Institute and Scouts gathered at Knox Church, led by Reeve C. W. Harrison and clergy. A formal resolution expressing loyalty to King Edward VIII followed, then hymns, prayers, and a benediction.
At St Joseph's Acton Rev J L McBride led a sermon praising King George V as a devout Christian monarch who inspired loyalty through duty. The service included prayers for Queen Mary and the Royal Family and closed with a Requiem hymn. A further special service and church bell ringing were held in mourning.
A three alarm Brampton blaze at six in the morning trapped Mrs. George Breddy and Mrs. R W Travis in the Breddy home on Eden Street. Mr. Breddy and Mrs. Emma Areweler were rescued and hospitalized. Mrs. Brewster died of smoke and shock. Neighbors George Clarridge James Norton and Joe Calbeck aided rescue efforts as firefighters arrived. Norton was injured. Mrs. Travis remained trapped.
The report notes illegal sales of fresh meat without a license in Acton. Police Court heard two cases charging violations of by law requiring a $20 license. Farmers may sell in larger quantities but not cubed portions without proper payment.
Announcements list postponed concerts and meetings for February. Details include L P W Enchre event in Lodge Room on Wednesday evening February 5 and a church concert rescheduled to Wednesday February 5. UWEAWP meeting at Mrs. McCullough’s home on February 5. Women's Tortitude fundraiser at 8:00 p.m. February 5 at Mrs. RL Davidson’s home.
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