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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
4
Birth notices list Erin Hall as well as Mount Hamilton and Dovercourt baptisms and marriages including Erin Hall, McGillivray, Gibbons CoIes at Dovercourt Baptist Church. The entries include Baugh Speight Moore McIntyre memorials with prayers and family tributes.
The Free Press notes strawberry crops and hay aromas of summer while urging weed control by July TWth. St Alban's Church hosts its annual picnic in the park on Wednesday the 21st inst. A drowning tragedy at Milton High School claims Nora Sargeant, sixteen. Subscriptions face expiry as the June issue closes.
The Knox Sunday School held its annual picnic at Riverside Park in Guelph on Dominion Day. A large crowd attended as children were bused in and extras came by a special train, with Acton winning a softball game against a Guelph team. An afternoon program by the Knox-nickers preceded a pleasant lunch and a varied program of races before supper and departure.
The St Andrew's Church Guelph pulpit will be filled by Rev S Buchanan Carey of Edinburgh, who previously served six and a half years at Wallace Town Parish Church Dundee. He succeeds Rev H B Abraham who moved to Bedford Park Presbyterian Toronto. A by law targets littering on streets and the Memorial Plot near the Soldiers' Monument. Mrs A McGowan, wife of Rev A McGowan Alma, was injured when a car overturned near Harriston and taken to Palmerston Hospital, may recover. A large picnic in Exhibition Park hosted by United Church of Guelph Presbytery drew over a thousand youths from many churches. Dr J Lesalie King receives farewell at Milton Bowling Club as he and wife move to Galt. A wedding at Milton joins Roy James Brown and Marguerite Jean Stewart with family from Acton, Milton, Toronto and beyond. The ceremony featured music by William R Stewart and a reception for about 60 guests.
Town and Country notes Rev. Mr. McKinnon of Cunte donia inducted into the hastorate of Norval United Church. A garden party and public school grounds Norva event planned for Saturday July 10 with a 4.0 gramme program beginning at 300 in sharp by popular artists.
The standing in the order of merit for S. S. No 8 Nassagaweya during the mid-summer examinations lists pupils acrossJunior and Senior divisions. Notables include Kenneth Wallace and Wilma Storey with honors and several others across Jr II to Sr Primary levels.
The report lists pupils by grade and merit across sections with names such as Margaret Ingle Mildred Wilson Irene Darby Florence Nightingale Edith Nellis Florence Campbell Mac McLaughlin Duncan Kingsbury William Ingle Mansel Nellis John Wilson Margery Nichbi Melvin Bridgman John Ingle Marlon Watson Myra Ingle Alex Kingabury Harold Bridgman Cecil Wilson Arthur Nightingale and Mary Vangatter as teacher.
Warm sunny days invite visitors and local families to enjoy a weekend. A large congregation attended anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday marking 38 years since its construction. A Stanley Park picnic drew old and young for races and ball games after a hearty dinner. Citizens report new auto purchases and road improvements on the Guelph Road with gravel work near the stewaline. Farmers begin haying as root crops require rain for growth.
A large Dominion Day gathering in Guelph featured a Robinson Family Band led parade from the Canadian National Railways Station to Exhibition Park. A softball tournament among local organizations highlighted the afternoon amid ideal weather, with music from the band and community goodwill noted.
Nassagaweya notes the Eb eneser United Church garden party on the church grounds next Wednesday evening under Ladies Aid. Performers include Wilson-Kennity Co. and Bennett orchestra. Rev. Cassmutt and Rev. Little will speak. Laadies' Aid anniversary marked. Local visitors and farm activity also mentioned.
Formal induction of Rev Dr Dickle as pastor conducted at the United Church on Tuesday evening with Rev A Donaldson presiding and sermons by Rev Roy Frid. Addressing the minister and people were Rev Roy Hamilton and Rev George Knighton of Guelph. Plus social notes: several residents visiting Detroit and Rochester, a motor trip to Northern Ontario, a missing fruit truck incident, and a July 16 firemen garden party planned in the Park.
Mrs Townsend sustained severe thigh injuries after a fall and is at Guelph Hospital improving. A barn fire destroyed assets of Mr J Presswood on the 10th line, with horses pigs and implements burned. Residents report travels to Detroit and recoveries from operations.
Mr George Bayne attended the Ontario Turnip Growers Association meeting at Galt on Wednesday. Miss Constance Stevens of Toronto holidaying with Mr John Bennett. The Ferguson and Rowan families of Guolph spent a day with friends here. Miss Phyps Clark of Guelph holidayed at Mr M Burns. Miss Gertrude Watson of Guelph visiting Mr George Bayne. Many district residents attended the Rockwood Sunday School picnic at Blue Springs. Road work contracts let for swamp and John Tone’s corner. Mr J Parker recovering at home after Guelph Hospital treatment. A Robinson family descendants reunion held at Everton on a July day with about 125 at Everton Hall. Mrs Jacob Colling of Lowville spent last week with daughter Mrs Norman Armstrong at Victoria Club Milton for their annual picnic at Blue Springs Park. Mrs S R Bowes praises the park as a beautiful picnic spot. Acton lost to Hillsburg in Park baseball by 7 to 1 with weak hitting and an error cited. A fine piece of pavement laid on Mill Street north side from Markman block to Hank of Montreal buildings replacing an old walk. Farnewell picnic for Miss Craig and Acton Continuation Farm pupils at Blue Boxings Park. Craig’s principalship ends with pupils and teacher parting, a volume of poetry presented to Miss Craig.
Toronto visitors include Mr Gordon MacKay and family with Mr and Mrs R HW Wansbrough. Belleville guests Mr and Mrs H Waterhouse and Mrs G McLeod. Gloversville and Rochester visitors. Miss Mamie Malnprize and others from Toronto Hospital. Postmaster Matthews' Colorado trip. Gamble family in Toronto. Mrs Gamble's brother George Campbell seriously injured. many locals hosting and visiting, with updates on health and extended family travels.
Canadians enjoyed a bright Dominion Day with motoring picnics and outdoor visits as communities held summer celebrations. A test of the electric siren fire alarm produced a clear four to five mile sound, signaling readiness for lower insurance rates. The Acton Women's Institute met in July to plan a strawberry festival and invited entries for competitions on school dress and community posters.
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