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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

8

Richardson Allison wedding at Campbellville home

The marriage of Joanna Margaret Richardson Allison takes place at the brides parents home Campbellville with Rev J T Strachan officiating. Morley Richardson is the groom, son of Mr and Mrs F T Richardson of Hamilton. Died Christopher Cook, 79, at St Marys Hospital Grand Rapids on June 24 1986.

Richardson-Allison Campbellville J. T. Strachan Joanna Margaret Wirs W. J. Allison Morley’ Richardson FP. T. Richardson Hamilton Cook St Mary's Hospital Grand Rapids, Mich Christopher Cook

Acton News Roundup Brings Local Happenings to Town

Local items note busy tennis courts and a quiet holiday in Acton. The ONR locomotive No 6400 passes through en route Chicago to Toronto. Acton Tanners defeat Hurlbut Shooters in Park. Juvenile court judge McKeven visits for a case. Hockey Club holds annual social at Legion Hall. Bereaved couple John Forty lose infant. Civil service exam for government building caretaker in Acton held at the High School. Ladies’ Work Prize List revised for the Acton Fair with advance copies printed. A local resident hails the Ware Paris weekly paper.

Acton Pall Fair Pa Wright

Richardson Allison Wedding Celebrated in Campbellville

The marriage of Suiss Joanna Margaret Allison to Y Morley Richardson took place at the bride’s parents’ home on Saturday June 27 at three o’clock. The ceremony was led by Nev. Ju Y Strachan and Rev Lawson. The couple planned a motor tour to the Maritime Provinces after a luncheon, then reside in Beamsville.

Suiss Joanna Margaret Allison W. J. Allen Campbellville Y Morley Wunardison Mendelsohn Margaret Brown Acton Joanna Gend Hurwreavis Brantford Mar Mrs. Hi

Death notices for Christopher Cook and Cornelius Killmaster

Obituaries report the deaths of Acton native Christopher Cook at 79 in Grand Rapids Michigan and Norfolk County leader Cornelius Schermerhorn Killmaster at Port Rowan. Cook leaves four sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren and a brother. funeral held in Grand Rapids with burial at Fulton Street Cemetery. Killmaster, 87, influential Fort Rowan reeve and Norfolk warden, died at Port Rowan after a long banking and civic career. survived by wife Ellen Hill, sons Frederick and Charles (deceased), daughter Mim, sister Mrs Edward Cook Pitt, and others.

Christopher Cook Acton St Mary's Hospital Grand Rapids Mich Cook Michigan George W John W Thames W James Gordon Clayton Christman Olse Harris Cook Pulton Street Lake Avenue Thas Tecott Norfolk Cornelius Schermerhorn Killmaster Fort Rowan Killmaster Owas Port Rowan South Walsingham Township CO. D. Schermer~ Bhorn Brant Counties Presbyterian Church Canada Long Point Bay Ellen Hill John ©. Yum Mim Harry Morden Victoria B.C Charles Edward Cook Pitt Meadows

Acton Wins Two League Games In Attendance

Acton defeats Georgetown 10 to 3 in an exhibition at Acton and 10 to 3 in the Brampton town game. Morton and McMahon pitch well for Acton while Ward and Anderson star for Georgetown. Georgetown barely hovers with two hits in the ninth of the no hit attempt. Bob Anderson injures thumb and will miss a few games.

Anderson Hoare Ward Grolen W. Waterhouse Storton Mahon McMahon Waterhouse McMahon Hita R. Morton Benham Acton Georgetown E. Acton Morton Jackson Hamilton Httles Safetier Henry Cripps Hittess Walters Bob Anderson Bob Minute

Picnic at Dublin School Aids Local Society Race Winners

Dublin School children and Dublin Literary Society members gathered at the Mac Dougalls for a picnic. Activities included baseball, horseshoes, and a peanut scramble with numerous races for boys and girls aged various groups, naming many local participants as winners.

Dublin Dublin Literary Society Duncan MacDougall Buddie Wetxster Doreen Steele Ross Written Margaret Robert“oth Fyfe Somerville Jean Drake James Robertson Margaret Somerville Paul Drake Rachel Mullin Ross John Drake Annie Kelly Howard Webster

Recital by Pupils at Mrs Warden Home

Mrs Warden held a four minute recital for her pupils and their mothers at the home of Mrs Roszel on Monday June 6. Vocal numbers, solos, piano pieces and duets were performed by the pupils. Afterward, ice cream and cake were served by the hostess.

Ontario Mining Gains and Output Surges in Early 1930s

Ontario's mining sector shows a strong rise in the first quarter with gold production posting a record gain of 114 percent in quantity and valued at over ten million dollars. Copper output increases driven by higher export prices, nickel pounds climb to over 44 million with substantial value growth, while overall metal production improves from earlier periods.

Ontario

A Barnyard Misstep At The English Workhouse Ward

An urban cartoonish scene shows a man admitted to a casual ward of a English workhouse late one evening and the next morning he faces an odd inquiry by the presiding official asking if he has bathed. He replies no and notes a missing item in the bathhouse.

Tusler Marnhag

Try Courtesy Campaign Aims to Cut Ontario Road Fatalities

Ontario Minister of Highways announces a province wide campaign titled Try Courtesy to reduce motorist fatalities during the Dominion Day week. He cites 218 accidents and 9 deaths in the prior period and urges courteous driving by motorists and pedestrians to lower the risk.

Toronto Ontario T. B. McQuesten McQuesten McQueslen Me. Questen Individus

Prairie Provinces Census Under Way Across Canada

More than 3,500 enumerators including Rural Canadian Mounted Police and Indian agents began the five yearly census in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta on June 1. The Prairie Provinces show rapid growth with farm population at 1,195,414 in 1931 and farm land area expanding sevenfold from 35 to 110 million acres between 1901 and 1931. Agriculture remains core while manufacturing mining and electric power rise in importance.

Prairite Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Prairie Canada Prairie Provinces Dominion Electris Paver

Ambiguous OCR Snippet About Ancestry And Names

Fragmentary text cites a person with mixed heritage including Irish and Italian roots aboard a Swedish ship near Harvelona. It references a woman named Me Tuiveth and asks what MeTviah has to do with the matter, signaling unclear context and transmission.

Harvelona

Johnson letter from New Liskeard hospital reflects illness and recovery

R W Johnson writes from New Liskeard hospital detailing months of illness including two hemorrhages. He describes hospital life on a hill overlooking Lake Temiskaming, praises local industry landmarks Hill Clare Francis Co and Wales Iron Works, and notes parks, sports facilities, and fishing restrictions benefiting local wildlife.

Johnson Ontario New Liskeard Gil Temiskaming Bent Leveavertit Ils Tux Acrow Parsch McCullough Yemiskaming Ken Liskeard Rhis Hill, Clare, Francis Co Wales Iron Works Epplett Aetlen Hulton County C. McCullough Georgetown Acton sUraneni Tome Ue Ln Great North Country R. W. Johnson

Teacher Honored by Knox Church Sunday School Class

Friday evening the Knox Church Sunday School class honored Miss XK Beckett, their teacher, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Iann. The girls presented two framed pictures and a purse along with a heartfelt address thanking her for several years of friendship and teaching. Beckett is leaving for home.

Knox Church XK. Beckett A. K Miss Becket Miss Beckett Beckett

Dublin Institute June Meeting Highlights Programs and Luncheon

The Dublin Women's Institute met at Mrs. T. Nelles home with president Mrs. A. Near in charge. Evelyn Storey reported Achievement Day and Mother theme papers were read. A piano duet by Dorothy and Douglas Frank and solos by Mrs. van Goozen and Mrs. C. vanGoozen were presented. The District Annual report was given by Mrs. G. Robertson and the meeting closed with the Institute Ode and a luncheon social.

Dublin Women's Institute G. Robertson C. vanGoozen van Goozen Webster Institute

Hiker from Quebec Walks to Witness Vancouver Jubilee

Andrew Roussic a 65-year-old French Canadian travels on foot from Quebec toward Vancouver to see the jubilee. He avoids rides sleeps on the ground and plans to press on despite a long uncertain journey with limited supplies and precise dates unclear.

Quebec Vancouver Andrew Roussic Yellina Port Arthur Winnipeg Andre Vane Culver

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