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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
2
Georgetown defeated Acton 10 to 2 on Saturday after a shaky start. Both teams used left handed pitchers. each recorded seven strikeouts. Georgetown tallied two runs in the fourth inning, overcoming costly errors that hampered their opponent.
Acton nine traveled to Georgetown and won 10 to 3 as McMahon and Morton pitched for the locals. Acton built leads with early runs and strong defense, while Georgetown produced a late rally but could not overcome the visitors. Box score notes Morton and Anderson with key hits as Acton swelled their total to ten. Next week Brampton visits Acton with Georgetown at Milton.
Twenty entries competed in amateur trials for a local broadcast over CFRB with more entries expected tonight in Acton. A group will travel to Toronto to appear on a community program. finals and selection by Roy Locksley and local officials followed, with proceeds aiding the MLCA social room.
Julia Leishman of Acton Henne Gunton of Huntsville Herman Cole formerly of Georgetown and Dan Kirlness of Port Sydney fishing May earned 79 speckled trout up to 11 inches before returning home in the evening. Tebhnan plans another trip soon.
Robert Beatle aged 23 from Milton died at Quelph General Hospital from injuries after slipping on a clay surface at Rattlesnake Point. He fell four hundred seventy feet, tumbling onto rocks and a bush below as his brothers Maurice and Hugh searched nearby. The body was taken to Milton for burial.
The Beverly House once home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beardmore on Church and Maria Streets is sold to Wickelt Wrecking Co. and demolished. Acton locals recall its hospitality and community gatherings held there, marking the loss of a longtime landmark in the neighborhood.
The Ladies' Aid of United Church met in the vestry with Mrs. Jas. Symon presiding. Devotional period led by Mrs. Barbaree. Jubilee events planned and mower hire arranged. Group 3 led by Miss Hawthorne contributed towels for the Jubilee year.
Guelph police pursued two men after they stole gas from a Winter and Rutherford garage pump. The thieves fled toward Rockwood, crashed near Saunders' bakery, then hid in a nearby bush. The stolen car linked to Toronto, with other suspicious activity in Gainerstown and Mimico. thieves remain at large.
Michels Anderson, a 4.5 year missionary to Koreans in Japan, arrived home from Kobe on furlough Monday evening. A former public school teacher, she is welcomed in Acton by sisters Mrs. C Hansen and Miss Label Anderson for a home visit.
The council met in special session to restore the tax rate to 47 mills the 1934 level. Last year’s 45 mill rate proved unsustainable due to fire losses and lower income. Receipts total 6 544 41 with anticipated expenditures around 60 765 97 leaving 30 273 88 to be raised by tax. Estimated expenses include relief 2 200 salaries 3 508 14 interest 776 10 printing 357 19 roads 800 hospital 200 debentures 9 152 49 fire 500 forest fighting 1 816 08 town wall 3 233 for election 125 board of wealth 121 25 park arena 8 630 63 county rate 4 673 57 and prior year debit 4 750.
The park garden party featured The Victorians of Toronto as the artists in a cool evening program. Acton Citizens' Band accompanied. A Guelph York Road versus Unity Men's Club game opened with a 19 to 9 win for the visitors. The Victorians were introduced by Rev. Dr. Morrow. The five Toronto artists, led by Ted Ememnon, sang opera and popular melodies with high artistry. The event, attended by Citizens and Parishioners, was organized by Group No. 6 United Church Ladies' Aid with Mrs. Mosales as Convener and Mrs. Thatford as Secretary.
Municipal proceedings cover appeals against property assessments in Nassagaweya. Transfers of right of way for C MR Electric Railway and by law planning No. 10 received readings and passed. Council set a meeting for July at one o'clock to discuss the matter.
The Hulton Mute Festival annual meeting in Public School Milton on May 27 elected officers including Honorary President J M Denns and A Milton, President Mrs Atkins Bronte, VicePresident Mrs Cleave Georgetown, Secretary Mrs Varley Milton, Treasurer J Lockhart Burlington, and several executives from Strathcona Omagh and other areas. Inspector Denyes announced music expansion to three new rural Halton schools.
David William Gray twenty nine year old Peel Township native dies from injuries after a manure spreader causes entanglement on a farm near Orton. He drove a two horse team when the machine caught him. Farm owner George Cox stopped the runaway horses and found Gray. Gray died later at Groves Memorial Hospital Fergus. His father David Gray had passed away less than a week earlier.
The Acton Concert Orchestra organized on Thursday May 20 with C. W. Mason as leader. Officers appointed include President Ray Agnew Secretary Norman Gibson Treasurer Wellington Hall Engagement Committee Rob Parkinson Bing Raminden John Nicol.
The Eramosa Township council met in Rockwood for two assess ment appeals with Reeve Storey presiding. A $400 reduction was granted for a house destroyed by fire, the other assessment was kept. Eleven women were added to the roll linked to Cathole farm near Rockwood. A partial exemption plan for village farm land was approved, with a by law to follow in July. Tax discount and penalties were outlined for 1926 to 1937 payments.讨论表明 Police Village equipment usage and road maintenance were reviewed along with arrears and delinquent accounts.
Public school staff accept re-engagement for another year as principal MacRae's request is granted. Secretary R. M. McDonald attended a Toronto meeting as changes to school funding are noted with an increased amount required for school purposes this year.
At the monthly meeting trustees discussed salary increases for D A Machue and staff, accepted Miss Mortimer’s resignation, and invited applications to fill vacancies. The board approved a $9 000 budget request, noted increased fuel costs, and authorized furnace grate bar purchases. The secretary reported on vocational training visits to Toronto and Keele Street School, with expenses approved and a vote of thanks.
A fragmented page list shows multiple advertisers by page number across the week. Names include Carroll's Gracery Mantre Cihon Furnace Wrigley Gby Salada Ve Yauge Evans Barre'n Grocery and others with diverse products.
The Halton Juvenile Baseball League met in Oakville with Acton Milton and Oakville fielding teams. Officers elected: Honorary President A H Willmer. President Robert Carney. 2nd Vice President Mr. Galloway. Secretary Treasurer H Ramsey. Umpire duties defined by home and visiting teams. playoffs determine umpires. Schedule lists games from June to July across Oakville Acton Milton with a potential rearrangement if a fourth team enters. The first game is Acton tonight at seven.
At Maple Leaf Lodge No. 200 monthly session Sister Lappin was praised for her two years as D.D.G.M. A souvenir Emblem Ring was presented to her by Sister Gamble on behalf of Lodge No. 300. Sister Wilderspin read a short address and a luncheon followed as members closed the meeting.
Community notices list events from Melville United Church on Monday June ath with speaker Milas Florence Dird of Vancouver to a Limehouse Church garden party on Sunday June 1 ath 1901 hosted by C H W Emott from Wortento and a grand garden party featuring articles from the city and performances by Nick Antopelli and an accordion player Whos Simpeon among others.
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