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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
5
Long list of visitors and residents visiting Acton nearby towns and cities including Toronto Pickering Hamilton Vancouver Kobe Japan and Detroit with gatherings and a marriage engagement announced for Lillian bury Swackhamer. Mentions a tonsil operation and veterans reunion as recurring small-town happenings.
The Village of Acton Halton county announces a published voters list under Section 9 of the Voters Last Act posted July 1 1936 at Acton Ontario for MPs provincial legislators and municipal elections. The list is open for inspection and voters may appeal errors by August 1 1936. H N Parmer Clerk directs compliance.
California mining engineer Mr. B C Grancille nearly caused a collision when wearing a green visor. He saw a white signal through his goggles while crossing, later realizing the light was red. He warns that green lenses can distort color signals at rail crossings.
Canada dominates British wheat flour imports in 1935 with 70 percent share while the United States and Argentina see reduced exports. Australia, Italy, and France expand shipments to Britain, and 1938 rankings list the United States, Canada, and Australia as top exporters. Japan's market remains Far East confined. Russia flits in and out as a minor factor in cereal exports.
Three sessions of the Court of Revision were held. The council appointed sheep valuers for six wards and approved Road Sheet payments totaling 475.28 dollars. Meetings adjourned to Monday August 10 at 7 30 p.m.
Miss Meryl Eileen Grindell daughter of Mrs W Lyle Grindell married Charles Leonard Kirkness son of Mr and Mrs Peter Kirkness on Saturday. Rev H L Bennie officiated in a quiet ceremony witnessed by friends and relatives. The bride wore a white linen suit with navy accessories and carried roses and baby’s breath. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside in Acton.
The Cranbrook B C Courier reports a quiet June wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke. Mary Robertson wed Joseph Charles Little with Rev. J F Bell officiating. Only immediate relatives present as Alma Mackay played the wedding march.
Friends of Knox Church Acton Ontario presented Mrs Salt Anderson with a travelling bag as she moves to Toronto. Mrs I L Bennie read a formal address while Mrs Win Robertson delivered the presentation.
May exports totaled 80.8 million dollars up from 65.4 million a year earlier by 10.3 million or 29 percent. Exports to British Empire countries reached 68.7 million versus 31.1 million last year, while exports to foreign countries were 42.1 million, up 28 percent.
Acton suffers two losses and a win in a three game set against Brampton. Key contributors include Allan Lindsay Anderson and Telfer for Acton with multiple hits while Wheeler and Allan split mound duties. Brampton posts nine runs with timely hits and strong relief pitching.
Milton offense faired strong with five home runs and multiple extra base hits led by W Clement two homers and R Brush triple. Acton battled back with late scoring but could not overcome Milton’s early lead as Eveard and Cripps limited Acton to six safeties.
Readable lines show base hits by Clement Lindsay and Naylor D Clement Tyler with three base hits. Walters Waterhouse Waterhouse struck out. Cripps Ezeard and Cripps Anderson pitched with Cripps getting the loss. Final score 12 to 11 with errors and 10 hits.
Scotland plans a goodwill visit and trade exposition at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto July 20. The Scottish National Development Council sponsors a Scottish pavilion with industry displays, tartans, bagpipes, and machinery to introduce Canadian visitors to Scottish products and trade.
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows in 1934 Canada spent about 116 million dollars on new construction and 70 million on alterations and repairs. New dwellings totalled around 0.207 billion. if average home value was five thousand dollars, about 1,440 houses could be built, forming a nine mile avenue if placed fifty feet apart. Ontario leads, followed by Quebec and then the western provinces.
The speaker urged young people to unite with the church of their choice and find a home there. He described the church as a living social force vital to humanity. Amid hymns and the National Anthem, the congregation dispersed after the Sunday service and a similar service is planned for August 30.
In a playful Scots dialogue, Jock asks Jean to marry him with a humorous misunderstanding. Jean gently teases that she will think it over as the morning will bring regret. The exchange highlights regional speech and romance.
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