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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
8
Ranges of births marriages and deaths appear in the notice listing Norman McLeod died July 3 1936 at McKenzie Josephs Hospital Quelph age 85 McKenzie Campbellville husband of the late Margaret Campbell Jane Michie died July 4 1936 at home Nassagaweya Township widow of the late Gev H Michie age 85 unclear details provided
Local notes show mild weather and resumed outdoor activity after recent rain. Fishermen continue work on Fairy Lake as the dust control measures and road resurfacing between Acton and Rockwood progress. A high temperature of 106 in Acton yesterday accompanied sunny conditions while Rev M Moyer of Winona will supply for a year in Fairfield United.
Acton Citizens Band has moved into the old church property on Elgin Street for band hall and practice. The Saturday lawn concert at the Clarke property, led by Bandmaster B Mason, drew a fine crowd. A con man fled Brampton with a new car and four gallons of gas from a Georgetown station. Harold Swackhamer bought the Green-Guernsey funeral home in Hamilton and plans to move there in August. Harry Statham opened a new bake shop on Mill Street, mirroring a shop his father ran over sixty years ago. Double Minster, a Shorthorn bull from Duncan Campbell’s Moffat stock farm, won grand champion at Calgary exhibition and Gcmp, with prior senior champion and first-place ribbons.
The United Church Sunday School picnic at Edgewood featured many races and events despite heat. Winners include Leonard Eaton, Gordan Wilton, Afalale Nicol, Tina Nicol, and the Married Men versus Single Men softball game ending 12 11.
The seventh annual Peel and Halton Old-timers Association basket picnic gathered about 125 people at Souris Manitoba on June 24 1936. Local officials welcomed attendees and many families, plus notable members, joined games and a census of prizes awarded for age and birthplace. The Corn Huskers Orchestra provided music and a horseshoe tournament saw R J K R Shortill win the Perkins Bull trophy, with festivities continuing after a bountiful lunch. The next gathering is planned for Spurts in 1937.
Mrs Mary Ann Churchill a Bowmanville resident for fifteen years died at home after a day of illness. She came to Acton from Brighton England with her children in 1910 and was almost 77. A service was held at the home by Rev Spencer before a private funeral at St Alban's Church Acton with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are five sons William who stayed in England Charice Robert Ernest and Pred and five daughters Mrs R Blanch Acton Mrs R Sheperd and Mrs I Reader of Toronto Mrs M Barns Oshawa and Mrs Ada Hall of St Catharines.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Jane Michie at Nassagaweya Township and Norman McLeod of Acton. Jane Michie, aged in her lath year, leaves a son Leonard W. and is buried at Fairview Cemetery Acton after services by Rev. H. L. Bennie and Rev. Lawson. Norman McLeod, 66, longtime Acton resident, survived by wife, three children, siblings, and other relatives. funeral conduct by Knox Church and Walter Lodge Masons with interment at Pullview Cemetery Acton.
Margaret Victoria Smith Year old daughter of C B Smith editor of the Creemore Star was killed when her horse frightened by a tractor bolted. She suffered a fractured skull and died shortly after. Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers.
Gov. Alfred Landon is shown as the Republican party’s presidential nominee. He will oppose President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States election to be held in November this year.
Erin and Rev J A Grant with friends visit Point Fortune Quebec on Sunday. Mrs Borden and daughter Jean piano medalist, Min McNiven of Guelph and Harold Danner of Toronto join Mr C KE McMillan and Mrs A C Michillan. Erin minister NH Richardson preached at Mount Forest Baptist, while A J Shulty stays at his father's home in New Wanburg. Erin Lawn Club reorganizes elects President Mrs Foster, Vice President Mrs Bush, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Overland. Stella Donner Wilson broadcasting weekly from Dundas. Roy Locksley of CYR hires her as key figure.
Acton battles Georgetown in a three game set with late innings and umpire disputes. Acton dom in the Park last night 13-4 as Lindsay and Waterhouse homer, Morton and Ritchie key hits, while Georgetown struggles with Alcott and McCartney on the mound.
A Friday night meeting of the Acton Conservative Association at the Legion Hall elected district officers. New appointments include 2nd Vice-President A B Ritchie Lady Vice-President Mrs D Lindsay and ward chairmen for Wards 1 through 4. Mrs J A McNiven spoke briefly.
The article notes farm machinery runs continuously and benefits from regular cleaning and oiling. It suggests a two year interval for maintenance, estimating yearly oil and cleaning costs around $1.50 per machine.
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