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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 04, 1935

Page

8

Marriages and a Death Notice from Toronto 1935

E in Toronto on June 29 1935 Dorothy Jean Clarridge daughter of A G Clarridge married George Richard Tyler son of Edward Tyler of Acton at Grace Anglican Church Milton June 19 1935 Ethel Gertrude Andrews married Herbert L Ritchie at Grace Anglican Church Milton Died July 1 1935 Bridget McLean wife of Hector McLean aged 66 and a returned missionary from China at 60 Roxborough Street West Toronto

McLean Roxborough Street West Toronto Bigrid McLean Hector McLean China

Acton News Roundup Circulates Local Highlights

Local notes report Honorable R B Bennett turning 65 and holiday traffic high. Acton Park praised as evening spot. soccer and softball scenes abundant. Two motorcycle crashes noted. Greenock school reunion draws attendees. Civic Y Worldly plans for three day celebration. piano honors listed at Toronto Conservatory. Community prayers, church parade set. local field observations include tall rye and a near-accident on Brocky Avenue. Insurance exams yield top honors for Eugene Macpherson. recital by Mrs Gowdy and students featured.

Quiet Toronto Acton weddings mark June ceremonies

Dorothy Jean Clarridge daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Clarridge wed George Richard Tyler son of Mr and Mrs Edward Tyler in Toronto with Rev Dr Wilson officiating. The couple will reside on Main Street Acton. In Milton a second ceremony united Ethel Gertrude Andrews R N daughter of the late Joseph W Andrews Milton with Herbert L Ritchie son of the late Mr and Mrs George Ritchie Acton Ontario officiated by Rev L J Naftel. The bride wore rosewood chiffon with beige accessories and a corsage of Sweetheart roses. The couple plan residence in Acton.

Toronto Dorothy Jean Clarridge A. G. Clarridge George Richard Tyler Edward Tyler Acton Dr. Wilson Aileen Clar=ridge Gordon Babcock Tyler Main Street Grace Anglican Church Milton Ethel Gertrude” Andrews R. N Joseph W. Andrewn Millton Herbert L. Ritchie George Ritchie Ontario L. J. RB Naftel Ysabel Andrews Hazel Andrews Henry Andrews

Quiet Acton wedding unites Pearl Oakley and George Holmes

Miss Pearl Oakley daughter of the late Mrs Oakley and Mr Albert Oakley married George Holmes son of Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes at St Alberns Church Acton officiated by Rev E Brillinger. The bride wore polar blue georgette and carnations. Bridesmaid Mrs E Lester wore Smaroon gown. A wedding supper followed at the groom’s home. The couple plan to reside in Acton after a brief honeymoon to Owen Sound and northern points.

St. Alban's Church Acton Pearl Oakley Albert E. Lester Wil

Knox Church Picnic At Edgewood Park Highlights

The Knox Church picnic for the Sabbath School went to Edgewood Park this year with improved facilities and helpful staff. Races and events entertained about 300 attendees, featuring a variety of age group winners and a playful chocolate barter incident, followed by meals and a social tea or coffee finale.

Edgewood Park Joan Somerville Betty Masters Roess Critton Melbourne Helen Holmes Big Mainprize Donwdl Ryder Norman MacLeod Jack Kentner Youn Gables Alven Clarriudge Betty Clarridge Young Afen Willam Near Clarence Henderson Tatlea’ Ruace Kim Tyler Mia Wilda Jack Hentuwr Frances Wilds Beale Rawlings Mre Gov Ornerville

Halton Presbyterial Women’s Missionary Rally Highlights

The sixth eastern sectional Halton Presbyterial meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada met at Wesley United Church Trafalgar on June 26. Reports from ten auxiliaries and seven mission bands were read. Miss Evelyn Mitchell, traveling secretary, spoke on sacrifices and gratitude of needy communities. Valued members were honored and the president closed the session with a prayer.

Halton Women's ‘Minstonary Society United Church of Canada Wesley United Church Gaider’s Trafalgar Earl Wilson Ashgrove Roy Fuh Wesley Auxiliary D. Frank Ford Bethel Georgetown Bills HW. Little Guelph Wiamilton G.I. ‘Stephenson Limehouse George Aitken MY. Y Merbert Inglehart Palermo Both Indies Alton Presbyterian Inglehart Mra. Wilkinson

U F Y P O And Cheerlo Lur Combine At Mira Clarridge Event

At a presentation and sock evening honoring Mira Dorothy Clareidge, the U F Y P O and Cheerlo Club members hosted music readings and gifts. Dorothy, stepping toward marriage, received warm notes of good wishes and a quilt from Cheerlo Club.

Ata Mira Dorothy Clarridge Cheerio Dorothy Claerridge Jean Darbour Bishop Brownlow T. A. Storey Cheerlo Club Ro L Davidson Dorothy Cheerie Club

Public School Promotion List Highlights Large Group Advancements

The list records promotions across multiple grades at Acton Public School. Included are numerous students named for promotions to Senior Fourth, Junior Fourth, Junior Third, First Class, and Senior Primer, with many individuals across families and classes.

Acton Mina’ Cripps Gordon McCutcheon Tom Watson Olive Rogers Della van Wyck Mario Brunelle Annie Molozzio Irene Fryer Norman Wright Beverley Arnold Dorothy Arnold Margaret Geriven Kathleen Gweenwy Murmy Bauer Ivan Vickers Jack Winter Dorothy King Gordon Bilton Kathleen Gibbins Harvey Lambert Olga Porty Doris Bilton Bertha Bristow Allan Seluhman

Free Press 60th Anniversary Remembrance and Editorial Lineage

The Free Press marks sixty years with notes on editors and partnerships dating back to 1922. It recalls Hacking selling to T Albert Moore and W Galbraith, Moore’s tenure, and the current editor G A Duls who joined in March 1922, outlining the paper’s enduring Acton connection and staff.

My. Hacking T. Albert Moore W. Galbraith H. P. Moore Dr. Moore Moore G. A. Duls Mfe Acton Albert Moore Toronto Free Press Artows Stair Ilfy Amsterdam Schenectady N.Y New York City Guelph Herald Canadian Freeman Hingston Tam Mon Pures Ebyl Vincent Tin Farr Press Chatham Robert MacArthur Almce James McGeadhle Milas M Nelson dub—Llico

Boy Scout Notes From Acton Troop Meeting

Report on 1st Acton Troop meeting with strong turnout in heat. Beavers adjust patrol time Swillow. Ted Vansen assists as Scout Master. King’s Silver Jubilee celebrated by India Scouts. Baden-Powell posthumous Bronze Cross awarded for gallantry. Wolf Cub Jack R R Green, 10, saves sister from pond incident.

Acton Jack VanGooan Dick VanGooren Gilber Rompht Rockwood Beavers Swillow Ted Vansen Ted Eeagan Scouts of India Orisa Chhoti Nagpur Baden-Powell Hiss Jack RR. Green Monmouthshtre Cub Green

Farewell note from United Young People’s Club members

A brief farewell message thanks well wishers and hopes for return of the happy fellowship. The note is signed by Fred El Anthony Muirwel Bf Crosman and others on behalf of the U Y PO in a club context.

Ee Oren United U. Y. PO Fred EL Anthony Muiwel BF Crosman

Memorial window for George Hillmer to be unveiled in Oakville church

Milton J L Chisholm of Milton purchased a herb from Amos and Diack of Moffat while Mr and Mrs Mills of Blyth and Mr and Mrs McCok of Swan Lake visited the Little family on Main Street. A memorial window dedicated to former M L A George Hillmer will be placed beside Mrs Hillmer’s window in St Jude's Church Oakville and unveiled during the 11 o'clock service on Sunday July ____ at St Jude's Oakville.

J. L. Chisholm Milton Amos & Diack Moffat Wm. Mills Blyth Robert McCok Swan Lake Man Clases Little Main Street George Hillmer Hillmer S J. Jude's Church Oakville Champion

Erin Promoted and Staff Honors in Greenock List

The Greenock promotion list shows Erin promoted to Jr. IV and Edna Aitken rising to Gr. VII. Wanda Rutledge Desay Reid Viola Fletcher and Ralph McKeown reach Sr. IL with high percentages. Promoted to Jr. IL include Alma Thompson and Roy Halcovitch. P. J. Barbour notes honors above 60 percent.

Erin Erwin McKeown Helen West Lyal McCutcheon Jack McIntyre Edna Aitken Sr. IL Wanda Rutledge Desay Reid Viola Fletcher Ralph McKeown George Allan

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