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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 09, 1936

Page

5

Many Visitors and Summer Guests Spend Weekend in Acton

A flood of visitors from Toronto Kitchener New York and Scotland vacation in Acton over the weekend. Local residents Mrs J Cole Mr Wilfred McCutcheon Mrs Ruth Gillman Mrs George Taylor and others welcomed relatives and friends while Molly Cutts sails to England for summer holidays. An engagement between Mary Turner of Campbellville and Wald Weld McGrogan of Ayr is announced for a quiet mid July wedding.

Ruth Gillman George Taylor Georgetown Acton Friends Molly Cutts England Mary Margaret ‘Yurneer

Milas Cavenna on Huts and Impressions

Milas Cavenna remarks that some huts look absurd when worn by women though they are appropriate when worn by men. He comments on shifting perceptions and social standards in attire.

Milas Cavenna

New Bakery Opens on MAP Street in Historic Stand

New baker has equipped and now operates a Baking Shop in the old stand on MAP Street, where his father operated over sixty years ago. The Statham’s Bakery name continues in Acton with over thirty five years in the business, offering good bread and cake with regular delivery and the same trusted service.

Map Street Statham Acton

Gregory Theatre Presents Here’n Now Comedy and Screen Pictures

Local listing notes an outstanding program at the Gregory Theatre featuring Norma Shearer and Leslie Broward in a dramatic package with a comedy Here'n How. Scenic views of Victoria and Vancouver accompany the presentation.

Norma Shearer Leslie Broward Prederle March Victoria Vancouver

Presentation to Fellow Employee at the Currying Department

At the Tannery at noon on Tuesday the Currying Department men presented Mr Eddie Footitt with wedding gifts and a formal address. The presentation included tokens of goodwill and best wishes for a long and happy married life as Mr Footitt begins his new life with Mrs Mootitt.

Currying Department Eddie Footitt Eddie

Acton Falls to Milton in Error Laden Ball Game

Acton could not muster against Milton as repeated errors in four of five innings allowed runs. Norm pitched well but took a loss. Crippe gained confidence and a win in an exhibition. Acton Kida beat Georgetown 11-7 in a juvenile game. crowd strength rose as Acton shows base running improvement.

Acton Milton Georgetown Acton Kida Don Nyder Kempshead

Stewart Clan Picnic Brings Community Cheer and Races

A Stewart clan picnic at Merwood Steele’s home featured children and adults in multiple races including Ladies Peanut Race and Kicking the Shoe. A bounteous lunch followed on the lawn, then an amateur hour and a business meeting elected officers including Honorary President John Stewart and President Merwood Steele.

Merwood Steele Stewart Dorothy Steele June Watkins Stewart McDowell Lottie McLeod Mace J. Steward Dalson Robr. Stewart Harold Dalson Dean Leslie Edna McDowell Jock Stewart R. Cunningham John Stewart Hrampton Alex Stewart J. J. Sewart David Willunwon Dean Seale Roberts J. W. Watking W. Krank Roberta J. J. Stewart

Lawyer Huard Surrenders in Los Angeles in Securities Missing Case

John J. Huard, a lawyer linked to the disappearance of over 100000 in client securities from Seaforth Ontario, turned himself in to Los Angeles police after weeks of pursuit. He reportedly told Fluguardia he wants to face the music.

Seaforth Ontario John J. Huard Los Angeles Fluguardia

Georgetown residents host visitors and a Milton wedding

Georgetown and area residents gather for weekend visits as Montreal and Kitchener guests stay with local families. A wedding at Milton Anglican rectory unites Miss Mary Frances Deering and Harold Gallagher with Rev. Canon Naftel officiating. A Limehouse summer wedding sees Agnes Loyene Mitchell wed Edward Joseph Sanford at four o'clock with Rev. D. D. Davidson presiding. Councillors head to England to attend the Vimy memorial unveiling aboard the Andonia from Montreal.

A. M. Mackensie Montreal Wa. Warber Myr Nia A. OC Schrester Will Jack Schrester Mia Joan Schrester Kitchener Georgetorn Dilly_ Bell Port_Colborne Miss Richardson St. Catharine Harold Gallagher Frank Callagher Milton Canon Naftel Limehouse Presbyterian Church Agnes Loyene Mitchell Wm. Mitchell Edward Joseph Sanford Joseph Sanford Stewarttown D. D. Davidson Herald

Burlington and State College Families Spend Summer in Ontario

Burlington residents Mr and Mrs Wallace White and family visit relatives in State College Pennsylvania while Mr and Mrs Geo Haymond and others tour St Louis. Miss Mildred Miagan, a Stratford General Hospital graduate nurse, wins a Perth County Medical Society prize in General Medicine. A golden eagle, four and a half feet long, is shot on a Callander farm and mounted. Ottawa opens bids for Burlington's new post office with Stanley Walters of Hamilton the low bidder at 15 200 dollars. The Board of Health recommends council set the MOL salary at 500 dollars this year, up from prior yearly pay and a 125 dollar expense account.

Stratford General Hospital Perth County Medical Society Geo. Haymond C. Smith Hammond Tondo Burlington Ottawa Stanley Walters-of

Teacher Remembered At Acton High School Picnic

Pupils of Acton High School honored Mia Mortimer at a school picnic with a silver basket and a message of appreciation. The note lauds her leadership on the basketball court and as leader of the School Orchestra, noting her energetic service and wishing continued success in her future endeavors.

Acton High School Mia Mortimer Misa Mortimer Orchistra A.C.S

Reunion listings of friends across towns and provinces

A long roster of dozens of names from Eden Mills to Toronto gathers in reunion style notices. The list includes Kingsbury Norrish Simpson Gilbertson Taylor and many more from Ontario communities and beyond, with scattered notes on spouses and families.

St Albans S S Picnic At Riverside Park Guelph

St Alban s Sunday School picnic held at Riverside Park Guelph on a Saturday with Mr IL Webster supervising. Races and events crowned by numerous child and adult winners across age groups including balloon races peanut races boot and shoe races and a mixed cigarette wave. A fine picnic supper concluded the event.

IL Webster St. Alban's Riverside Park Guelph Lena Lawson Edith Girard Mrs. Scriven Alice Taylor Slmpwon Mr. Scriven H. Webster Lazenby W.—Thomson B-Taylor WY. Webster B. Taylor J. Webster Mrs Simpson Scriven

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