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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

2

Acton Wins Close 3-2 Over Brampton for Second Victory

Acton claimed their second win on Saturday at Brampton, defeating the Plower Town boys 3-2 in a tight game. Cripps pitched seven scoreless frames and Holloway, Walters, and Waterhouse produced key hits as Acton’s infield turned three double plays to keep Brampton off balance.

Acton Brampton Plower Town Cripps Wheeler Cripp Morgan Holloway Watters Richardson Anthony Walters Tyler Waterhouse Plant Brown Clos Huffle McQuarry Bates Wallen F. Waterhouse Mrown Pitthed McLaughan Wolloway Gibbons Waterhou A Hrown Morgan Tf Savage Ompinss Chisholm Milton Afe- Quarrie Hoare

Morrison McEnery and Morrison Wedding at Georgetown Parish

A quiet ceremony at Georgetown United Church joined Miss Renn etta McEnery and Mr Stanley Morrison in marriage on a Saturday afternoon. Attendants were Noreen Bennett and Alan McCullough. The bride wore blue silk crepe and the bridesmaid wore pale green organdie. After a motor honeymoon in Eastern Ontario, the couple will reside in Acton.

Georgetown United Church Rennetta McEnery Ontario Acton

Maury Jean Wyatt Weds Alan Harrop in Norval Garden Ceremony

Maury Jean Hyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Hyatt of Norval married Alan Harrop son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Harrop of YWornby in a garden wedding in Norval Saturday. Rev WD McKinnon officiated. The bride wore white satin with lace and net. pearl coronet and orange blossom clusters. Attendant Edna Harrop wore white chiffon with blue trim and carried pink roses and blue delphinium. Best man Harold McCluny of Mount Pleasant and Budle Cation of Brampton played the wedding march.

Mins Maury Jean Wyatt W. J. Hyatt Norval Alan Harrop Benjamin Harrop Ywornby WD. McKinnon Edna Harrop Harold McCluny Mount Pleasant Budle Cation Brampton

Georgetown couple wed in Brampton home ceremony

Misa Doris May Tyrell of Georgetown and Harvey Ruadman Andes wed in a Brampton Anderson home ceremony officiated by Rev. S. H. Goper. The bride wore a white eyelet gown and bouquet of snapdragon and baby's breath. The groom’s sister Edna Anderson played music and sang. The couple plans a Georgetown home.

Misa Doris May ‘Tyrell Georgetown Harvey Ruadman Andeson Fred Anderson Anderson S. H. Goper St. Paul's United Church Brampton A. Kerr Church Yazzl Wardle Cyril Shaw Edna Anderson Air

Elva Elizabeth Johnston Weds Alfred William Winter at Erin Township

A June wedding was held at the Johnston home in Erin Township on Saturday June 1 at 4 pm. Elva Elizabeth Johnston married Alfred William Winter with Rev C L Boyle officiating. The ceremony featured apple blossoms and a pink white boutonniere bouquet, music by Miss Joan Marbour and Miss Ruth Guuon. A wedding supper for about forty followed before the couple departed for Toronto Welland and Niagara. They will reside on the farm of W J Jackson in Eramosa township.

O. Johnston Concession Erin Township Elva Elizabeth Alfred William Winter Mosic Misa Joan 'Marbour Tisbury Ruthi Guuon Actory Toronto Welland Niagani Mrs. Winter W. J. Jackson Eramosa Townslip

War Veteran Struck by Truck in Orangeville

John Menary, a war veteran from Toronto, was injured in Orangeville when he stepped into the path of a truck owned by Wally Rutledge of Mono Centre. The truck ran over him. he was taken to Dufferth Hospital with head cuts, facial injuries, rib fracture, chest crush, concussion, and base skull fracture.

John Menary Toronto Hesin Nh Orangeville Second Street East Croadway Wally Rutledge Mono Centre Rutledge Menary J. W. Leach Theard Dufferth Hospital Tve

Hewetson Shoe Co to close Acton branch and move to Brampton

Intimation this week that Hewetson Shoe Co will close the Acton branch after month end and transfer machinery to Brampton main factory. The local plant employed about 75 workers and has been a long standing concern in the community.

Hewetson Shoe Co Acton Brampton

Acton Juveniles Win Openers in League Debut

Acton Junior baseball opened with a 9-6 league win over Oakville Lust Eight as Halmes pitched a complete game allowing six hits. McDermott, Heath, and Galbraith shared mound duties for Oakville, while Acton’s bats scattered six runs off Oakville errors. In an exhibition, Acton defeated Rockwood 8-7 in ten innings with McGil, Moloile, and Yolhnes shining at the plate and on the mound.

Acton Juveniles Oakville Halmes Acton Boya Lakeside Boys Galbraith McDermott Heath B. Kemp AcGill Anderson Glover Molmes Wilked Wolmes McGil Moloile Calbraith Rockwood Gordon Yolhnes Grun

Acton Churches combine for August ministerial start

Report notes Rev C L Poole and Rev E Milton Morrow will serve Ridgeway and Acton United Churches from the first Sunday in August after July holidays. Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club opened its season with a band parade, games, and a lunch. Duke of Devonshire O D E chapter held a meeting at Mrs Masales home with readings and a birthday picnic donation announced for the Park activity.

C. L. Poole E. Milton Morrow Ridgeway Acton Beason Duke of Devonshire G. W. Masales Dryden Masajes Nelson

Sunday School Class Honors Miss Johnston at Wedding Surprise

On May 20 the girls from Miss Johnston's Sunday School class visited her home to celebrate her upcoming marriage. Kathleen Weadge presented a grey purse and Helen Simpson read a touching note expressing gratitude for her kindness and lessons.

Russ Elva Johnstoin Hfe Miss Johnston Kathlera Weadge Mai Helen Simpson Mrs Johnston Ufe Yuclen Sopson Kathleen Weadox Jean Fase

Acton student Doris McDonald earns top honors at University

Doris McDonald of Acton, daughter of Mr and Mrs R M McDonald, earned second class honors in household economics in her fourth year and will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree at graduation this week. Acton friends extend warm congratulations. Two inmates escaped from Guelph Reformatory Monday afternoon, Allan Renaud 20 and Charlo Martell 21, in blue shirts and overalls. one worked in the machine shop, the other in the woollen mill. They are being sought provincewide. Renaud is from Amherstburg, Martell from Brockville. The town of Ajax? not sure. Tax arrears in Eaquesing Township flagged. overdue taxes about 18,000 on Dec 1, 1931, rising to over 40,000 by Dec 21, 1934. bank loans rose to 423,000. 1935 tax rate will rise with earlier collection date. nonpayment will trigger penalties. George Currie, Liberal-Conservative candidate for Halton riding, selected by party at Milton convention. opponents included H. I Wusler and Charles Galbraith. LeRoy Gergeant named from Bronte. Several Acton attendees, former Ontario minister Thomas Kennedy and others spoke. Warren Mason was considered but did not stand.

Doris McDonald R. M. McDonald Acton McDonald Guelph Reformatory Allan Renaud Charlo Mittell Renaud Martell Amherstburg Brockville Ayiten Loung George Currie Eaquesing Township Tudalay Liberal-Conservative Association of Halton Milton H. 1 Wusler Nelson Township Charles Galbraith Wornbys LeRoy’ Gergeant Hronte Thomsy Kennedy Ontario HR. WK. Anderson Hulton

Acton Council Lowers Tax Rate to 45 Mills in Year

At a special meeting Councillors Mason McMillan McCutcheon Nelson and Harrison reviewed finances and reduced the tax rate to 45 mills, down three from last year as arena revenue rose and relief funds were tax financed. The bylaw will be set at 45 mills after next message. The clerk will seek ink bylaw guidance. A claim over an injury at Town Hall concert was rejected noting no negligence. Court of Revision questions were answered by Municipal World.

Town Hall Acton Council A. Mason J. E. McMillan PF. E. McCutcheon E. J. Nelson Reave C. YY. Harrison Tse Retvo Sullivan Arthur Nso Court of Revision

Walton Juvenioy Faceball Schedule Prompts League Shuffle

The Walton Juvenioy Faceball League lists a season schedule with changes replacing Burlington by Bronte. Fixtures run June to July with matchups including Acton Oakville Gronte Milton Bronte Milton Oakville Bronte Acton Bronte Oakville Milton and other combinations across mid and late June and into July.

Walton Juvenioy Burlington Bronte Acton Oakville Gronte Milton Ton Millton Milton Wu Actoil

The Evening Meal Digester

Cohen and his wife dined out. The manager charged for dessert and Cohen disputed it. The bill was five shillings short and Cohen quipped the shortfall was for biasing his wife. The manager denied the kiss accusation and Cohen left with the question about his wife’s presence.

Cohen Ox Ae

Acton Citizens' Band Garden Party and Baseball Result

A garden party in Acton featured the Acton Citizens' Band and a Campbellville versus Acton baseball game. Acton won 5-0 behind Norm Morton pitching, with Waterhouse hitting a homer and Walters a triple. Weather delayed proceedings but the event pleased attendees despite showers.

Acton Campbellville Terry Gibbons

Out of Place Guest At a Reception

At a social event a distinguished guest named Iettera puzzled attendees as he stayed taciturn. One Indien guest noted his silence, and the hostess quipped that he speaks only sense, suggesting he did not fit the lively gathering.

Iettera Tach

Garden Party and Rummage Sale Schedule at Local Churches

Announcements list events at Ospringy Presbyterian July 8 garden party and St Alban’s Parish June 8 rummage sale and tea. Walton Union Insurance hosts a June 10 picnic with games. Knox Church Ladies and Ald plan June events with a variety program by the Ytune Coal Hour Radio Artists featuring named performers and a Sunday School Orchestra. Admission 28 for adults, free for children. Weather contingency noted to move indoors.

Parish Wall St. Alban’s Sunday School Walton Union Insurance Co Stanley Dark Erin

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