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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 30, 1931

Page

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Gregory Tost Marriage Announces Oakville Event

Edith Auguste Tost, youngest daughter of Mrs Tost, and Lealle Gregory, son of Mr and Mrs Gregory of Oakville, were wed in a quiet ceremony at the home of Ray Caswell in Oakville. The report also notes a car theft recovered by Toronto police and damaged, a high school entrance winner in Oakville, and multiple local incidents and prizes across Halton County.

Gregory-Tost Edith Auguste Tost Mra Mr. W Tost Charve~ Town Lealle Gregory R. L. Gregory Dundas Street Oakville Acton Ray W. W. Caswell Centra Avenue Darwin Crippa McPherson Toronto Onfef Cripps James Stephen Quelph Reformattory Guelph Mimino Heowarkige-ieCann Muth Evelyn McCann

Oakville Triumphs In Open Walton County League Opener

Oakville defeated Milton 6 4 at Victoria Park in the Walton County League opener watched by about 3000. Douglas Wilson hit two home runs for Oakville including a go ahead blast in the fifth, while Stone pitched well for Oakville and Marah fanned nine for Milton. The return game is set for Milton Saturday with a possible third game in Bronte next Wednesday.

Oakville Milton Victoria Park Douglas Wilson Wilson Stone Ito Marah Necesary Bronte

Nassagaweya Council Receipts and Expenditures July Meeting

Nassagaweya Council records show sums for goods and services including purchases from Murdock and J. Player, sheep killed claims for M. Wilson and D. Irving, road superintendent charges, and a total of 1 147.99. A grant request from the Acton Pull Association was laid over for the next meeting.

Nassagaweya Council Mintilotgial World Murdock J. Player Acton Purr Prius Printisy Watore E. Harvey M. Wilson D. Irving Youchora T Acton Pull Pull Association John Marshall

Magistrate Opens Juvenile Court in Free Time Session

Magistrate J. J. Bull of Hrampton presided in his new role as judge of the S Juvenile Court on a Saturday. He dealt with an incorrigible 14 year old girl who refused home or parental authority, sending her to the Milton Shelter to determine proper procedure. Peel Crop Contest winner T. W. Thomson, secretary of the Crampton Fall Wall, received results of the Standing Field Crop Competition under the Pool Agricultural Society. Dredholm Worms of Streotsville won first with a weighty oat yield. sixteen competitors, bronze medals awarded to Port Credit men Herbert Parr and Kenneth Crozn for rescues in the Credit River. Ashgrove teacher Mrs Ruddell honored by former pupils. commmitter named to organize a June 1932 school reunion at Ashgrove School.

Hrampton S Juvenile Court Milton Shelter Peel T. W.thomson Crampton Fall Wall Pool Agricultural Society William Valle Goderich Dredholm Worms Streotsville Port Credit Royal Ifuinane 'Society Herbert Parr Credit River Kenneth OC. Crozn Roy Sear Front Aame Thair Earth Pear Ashgrove Mra M. E. Nixon Martin Street Milton Ashgrove School Ruddel Mra. Mook Grimsby J. Mathes Av. Farquharson Toronto He Wonsrop Norval W. Wrigglenworth Geo Graham Hunman Rev Grinly Thompson Hamilton Jus.Wilson Wm. Wilson Georgetown W. J. Alexander BR. OW. Heed Kael Thny McLane Win Jor Banderdon Jax Himaelf Nis Guelph Mercury Frank J. Hamilton

Cemetery Board Repays Council for Funds Advanced

The council met Tuesday evening with Hansen and Nelson present Haove Manin presiding. Laura K Rold was appointed Acting Clerk during Claré Farmer’s vacation. The council approved a $4 000 settlement on the Murray estate and ratified the Beneficiaries’ relief action.

Hansen Nelson Haove Manin Laura K. Rold Claré Farmer Woogo J. A. Murray Acton Hi. J. Nuluon GO. Vwuatwen Corporation of Lune Albert Murray Marietta Murray Florence Mac Murray Winwice Commmitie Io Telephony Co Servlods Vic LOG HN Farmer Thoda Ruske John Barr Labor Kelly Inbar Woodhill Baldiera Dmomumi G. Witehle Kentnor National Bower Pipe Co

Nancy Ann Browns Folls Open Air Play At Acton Institute

The Acton Women's Institute garden party in the Park last evening featured an open air three act play Nancy Ann Brown's Follis. The Balliafad United Church youths presented a wholesome production with Rev L Bennie as chair and Mrs Robert McEnery introductory synopsis. Cast included John Cole Dave John Steen Earl McKay Mila Retin Shortilt and rest with Miss Jennie Gibbons Archie McKay Nessie Cole Pearl McEnory and others. A refreshment booth run by the ladies reported brisk business and good supplies.

Acton Women's Institute Nancy Ann Brown Balliafad United Church L. Bennie Robert McEnery Pele John Cole Dave John Steen Earl McKay Ma Brown Mila Retin Shortilt Nick Myles Hert’ Sinclair Roderick Quinton Eddi Oldham Connie Sturr Niss Aday Cole Mal Vincent—Myr Norman Sinclair Jule Sawl Jennie Gibbons Denny Saul Archie McKay Ince Ofton Milay Nessie Cole Harry Raymond Myr Preddie Bhortil Willa Dean

Acton Ball Players season summary with Leady Holloway stars

The season notes Terry Leady of Acton and Holloway second in a high scoring lineup. Waterhouse and Yerry offer power while Waterhouse, Holloway, and Lebman pace stolen bases and runs. Chalmers seeds strikeouts and walks as Barker Gibbons Yarker lead pitching with Innings and run totals listed.

Acton Terry Leady Maithig Holloway Volala Waterhouse Yerry Wittern Oy Terry Waterhowe Cyler White Jerry Haley Walters Lebman Lyler N. Olphonn Wualks—y Chalmers Barker Gibbons Hy Chalmera Harkar Cibbong Chalmers Yarker Chalmora Gibbona Daings

Acton Public Utilities Commission Meeting Actions

At the Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting L G King Reeve Maton and Chairman R J Kerr were present. The secretary was instructed to pay Rote and O Hearn Ltd 14 04 freight 15 50 The Superintendent was instructed to install water service at L Starkmans Wellington Street property The matter of rebuilding power lines on Arthur and Peel Streets was deferred until a tour of inspection can be conducted prior to directing the system work.

Acton Public Utilities Commission L. GQ L. Starkman Wellington Street Ines Arthur and Peel van Jett

Neighboring Fates at Stanley Park Friday July 31

J Stanley St Johns presents an orchestral event at Stanley Park on Friday evening July 31. Free admission for ladies, gentlemen pay. The reading notes mention Yates of Neighboring Fates and timetable details for the free readers in town.

Yates Fates J. Stanley

Man Declared Dead After Drowning Rescue

A Wiehlander man recovered from the water was declared dead. A relative questioned the death as responders checked his body, noting he did not move after being retrieved and searched.

Local misfortunes and criminal brings Acton notes

A three year old was badly burned at Warrington Canal Park after boiling water spilled in tea making for lunch. A London youth stole a revolver from a farmer’s home, was arrested, and faces trial. Warnings arrive as Dudley scam and cheque fraud prompt police hunts. Car thefts and liquor charges lead to Guelph court action with a sentence for impaired driving.

Warrington Canal Park Dickson Hamilton London Acton Tiwal Metherson Dravade Bilo Wowis Mito Aid Mayiubuty Melveen Tie Muse John Nicol Monument McPherson Guelph R. Melensie Kitchener Nico Ceversil Ontarty Memorial Company Nicol Erin Meyfenzis Iie Harold Wallace Philip Garbutt Voranta L. J. C. Gull Wallace Brampton

Tournaments and Challenge Games at Acton Play Ground

A busy week at Acton play ground features the Weardmore Challenge Cup won by Skiy EB. J. W Musserd. Valley and Lasby challenged the holder with Lasby securing 18 ends, 10 to 1. Big scores followed as Lieyume led Kip Taueby to 20 to 7. Tuesday saw kip kk BAweeney and ve Winer win a challenge to take the cup, now held until Monday night July 27. A mixed tournament with 14 rinks saw Burlington claim the top prize, 33 points to 24, Acton rink second under AL Wichanan, and Mrs. Matott’s rink winning 3 wins and 33 points.

Acton Skiy EB. J. W Musserd Valley Agais Lasby Ukip Ukip Livy M. Menonild Skip Gould Lie Yume Kip Taueby Kip Kk Baweeney Ve Winer Luunda Burlington Jecond Prir Sandwichia Cote Indy Boatenwn Matott Darcond Parsons W. [Malott Mya

Acts on and District Cyold Wik by Truck James Harker

James Harker aged 17 employed by T Uquires Middle Road sustained severe head injuries Monday night after a bicycle collision on Col born Street Oakville with a truck driven by Ayden McMurray of Toronto. Police plan to lay charges against the driver.

Weel Rockwood Guelph G. Wallace Springmount Street Toronto Charles ‘Meeker Mr. James J. Norrish Palmeraton Avenue Mindy Wallace Cyold Wik James Harker T. ¥. Uquires Middle Road Colborn Street Oakville Ayden McMurray Dartnell Avenue

Varied Local News Items and Court Notes

Readable fragments report a vehicle collision injuring a girl near Fort Nelson, a waterworks by law vote in a village, local tournament results, a Guelph burglary case with multiple arrests, Burlington channel repairs funded, and a church farewell with Miss Locker. Police court anecdotes describe a door-kicking dispute over house pictures and a radio threat.

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