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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
8
Died Lee McCartney at Kilbride on Sunday July 6 1924. Mia John Ma Cartney aged 46. McIntyre at home Erin township lot 6 conclusion 6 July 12 18274. Eyoma Jane Gamble beloved wife of John Ma intyre in her 67th year.
A Canadian traveler describes visiting Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Liege, and other WWI sites in Belgium and France. He praises graves and memorials, notes ongoing rebuilding, and recalls fierce defense by Belgian and Allied troops. He recounts Liege’s resistance, the Liege fort’s fall, and ongoing memorials like the Ypres park and Vimy Ridge monument. He plans to cover Paris reception and wartime memory in a follow-up.
Brief local items from Acton record community happenings. Parades, bowling, park activities, and upcoming events include the Orangeman march, Civic Holiday break, Oakville reunion, and Knox Garden Party on July 22. Notables: Rev H G L Baugh and Rev Canon Scovil.
Between three and four hundred Guelph Chapter Vic toria Preceptory and Halton Chapter members with wives and families enjoyed an outdoor picnic at Blue Spring Park. Women and children savored ice cream and drinks while races and prizes entertained all. Guelph women won a softball game 11 to 10, and the men’s game ended 15 to 12 after extra innings. Prizes were awarded across many age groups and events.
Enthusiasm marked the Acton Athletic grounds as Charles Broore organized two week tennis events. Junior finalists Milas M. Symon and V Mumley defeated N. Rosser and Harl Cooper 2 sets to 0, with Miss N. Rosser and Mr. Harl Cooper also vying in the junior final. Senior semifinals saw G T Beardmore and Hernice Reid upset by Ralph Henderson and Vera Harvey, while W C Henry with Mrs Amiod Magoo won to reach the final against Bernice Weld and Q T Bearimory. The final ended 3-1 for Bald and Beardmore, with prizes presented by Charles H. Moore.
Benjamin Petch conducts a public auction on July 18, 1024 at 1 o'clock for the Francis Whitfield farm at Lot 12 Enquosing Township. Items include horses, cattle, dairy cows, farm implements, poultry, and hay with terms of three months credit or a 7 percent cash discount.
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