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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 04, 1936

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Wessenger Captured Again Near Bowmanville Farm

Russell Weseinger, a 21 year old fugitive from Guelph Reformatory, was captured Saturday afternoon two miles northeast of Ponty sis ete while asleep in an outbuilding. He was about to depart in a stolen maroon sedan owned by E Copeland of Toronto. Police from Bowmanville acted on information from Peterboro and arrested him as he prepared to leave.

Russel Weseinger Guelph Reformatory Bowmanville Ponty' Sis Sete Wessenger Avenue Road Toronto E. Copeland Sydney Venton Highway Trail Ed Purvin Reeve R. O. Jones Peterboro Polke

Shower for Bride-To-Be Honors Lauretta Mecom and Norman West

A Friday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs James Mecoms home Crewsons Corners honored Lauretta Mecom and Norman West before their marriage. A program featured piano vocal and instrumental numbers, gifts were presented, and guests enjoyed singing games and a luncheon.

James Mecom Crewsons Corners Lauretta Norman West M. Norman Wright Joy. Whitham Josephine McKeown Ino

Second Annual Scout Display disappoints at box office

A Scout display had strong praise from attendees for performances by the 3ti Guelph Troop and acts such as Mr. Herbert King the magician, but suffered from the poorest crowd yet. Organizers hoped proceeds would fund summer camp, yet attendance remains a barrier to a successful 3 Troop Camp.

3Ti Guelph Cubs Prine Eeaton Billie Vincent James Algie Herbiert King George Eliott Milton Halton Acton Charles Mason Wer- Elliott

Notice to Creditors Mullin estate Acton Ontario executors named

Creditors of William Reid Mullin late of Acton Retired Palmer deceased May 18 1934 must send full names addresses and descriptions of their claims and securities. Notice issued under Trust Act RS Co 1927 Chapter 150 states that after July 4 1936 the executors will distribute assets to those legally entitled and not responsible for undisclosed claims. Dated June 4 1933 Thomas Bartlett Mullin and Lorne Alonzo Mullin executors by H. N. Parmer solicitor.

William Reid Mullin Acton Palmer RS. Co

District Softball League Formed Under A J Buchanan

The Acton District Softball League announces formation with Dr. A. J. Buchanan as President and Norman Killick as Secretary. A rainout delayed start. a long schedule follows with many postponed games and matchups among Dublin Unity Club Tannery Limehouse Lorne Rifles Town and Lorne Rises across June to August.

Acton A. J. Buchanan Norman Killick st—Dublin Unity Club Limehouse Lorne ‘Rines Tannery Town Lorne Rises Wlorne. Rifles Dublin Yorme Limes House Uirne Rites Lore Rifles Tannery, Tuosday, July 28th—Dublin Vs. Town, Friday, July List—Lore Rifles Yuesday Lime Rifles tth—Tannery Dubdin

Final Meeting of Season Held by LODEmen Chapter

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODEmen held its final meeting of the season at the home of Mr and Mrs H S Holmes with Mrs Dryden in attendance. Officers announced included appointing Miss Bennett President and Mrs Bearen and Mrs MacRage to the YMLA Women’s Associate Board.

Duke of Devonshire Lodemen

Legion Church Parade Unites Acton Veterans Across Zone 13

Legionnaires from Acton and 13 branches gathered in Mimico for the Anna Church Parade. Over three hundred veterans led by Toronto cadets and Salvation Army bands marched from the Legion clubhouse to the High School grounds for a drum head service. Rev A Pinnis Marsh and Rev Canon Major H D F Woodcock spoke, wreaths were laid at the cenotaph, and J. Actén saluted as veterans returned.

Legionnairs Acton Mimico Anna Legion New Toronto Long Branch Port Credit Brampton Halton Duffern Toronto Sa Cadets Salvation Army V. P. Band Toronto Milton Band A. Pinnis Marsh H. D. F. Woodcock Actén Post 217

Not to Be

A playful anecdote about a girl answering a door and claiming her father is upstairs with a nanny goat. The scene hinges on a humorous misdirection as a caller asks for Mr. Clemens and is met with a quip from the child. The quote about good being the sole certain happy action appears at the end.

Mark Thain Becaus Mr. Clemens

Georgetown Triumphs Over Neighbors In 10-2 Baseball Victory

Georgetown rode a 14 hit attack to a 10 run game against the Mortons and neighbors. Acton led with timely hits while Anderson and W Waterhouse added two hits each. The win follows a prior clobbering of Milton, signaling improved play and emotional edge on the diamond.

Mortons Bus Norm Anderson W. Waterhouse Acton Georgetown

Noted Canadian Artist Homer Watson Dies at 61

Famous nationwide painter of landscapes Homer Watson died at his Doon home on Saturday at age 61. His works including A Hillside Gorge The Nut Gatherers The Flood Gale and Waring Winter are in galleries worldwide and in the National Gallery Ottawa. Watson began art with a brick-yard box of paints gifted by neighbor B M Perrie and his first large landscape The Pioneer MM was bought by the Marquis of Lome and hangs in Windsor Castle.

Homer Watson Doon National Gallery Ottawa Watson BM B. Perrie Marquis of Lome Windsor Castle Toronto

Travel booster notes tall Canadian Pacific plans at Winnipeg

Report from March 19 to the Agricultural Department of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Winnipeg highlights record land work in Darnwell Alberta and earlier marks from Tabor Alberta. It notes rising passenger travel, hotel management changes, a seven day Princess Norah cruise circling Vancouver Island, and a busy nine week Vancouver Jubilee.

Darnwell Alta Agricultural Department of the Canadian Pacific Railway Winnipeg Tabor Victoria W. M. Neal Western Maes Western Canada H. F. Mathews Canadian Pacific Hotel System T. E. Cheter Water Vancou A. E. Robertson Colin F. Prat Palliser Hotel Calgary Hotel Vancouver W. J. Mylett Ate. Pratt Palliser Vancouver Island Pacific Northwest Montreal Laurentian Canadian — Pacific Railway Cltlea United States

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