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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
8
Notices record births at Andrew's Hospital in 1936 and deaths in Guelph and Erin townships. Entries include Forbes and Harper obituaries, Gervice funeral details, and Soper and McEachern memorial verses with family tributes.
JOCALS Dominim Day is approaching in under three weeks as Acton reports a needed shower and roofing work at nurseries. The town observes pipe organ installation at United Church, while 100 Toronto teachers pass Acton en route to Guelph. Rev. W D Clark of Millgrove is appointed to Eden Mill United Church. Wessenger of Guelph jailed ten years at Portsmouth Penitentiary. earlier totals show a one year sentence. The United Church Ladies Aid clarifies a tea towel shower as the event. Stuart Ruddick, formerly of Acton, wins Aeroplane Bombing Contest at Toronto airport. Robert S Stewart, Acton native, earns Bachelor of Pedagogy at Toronto University. G W Mosales plans a cement block dairy house on Muir Street. Guilty pleas for Wallace Null, Primo Strawlatto, and Giuseppe Veroni for liquor sales. two months in County jail.
In a village shop a customer scolds the grocer over sugar terms. The exchange ends with the customer declaring she will not buy sugar there again, asserting she will not part with any of it.
A man pauses at a used car dealer window, reads a sign for a car priced at 450.07, weighs his options, and then asks where the money is and makes a phrased offer.
The writer notes faded familiarity as longtime acquaintances pass away and recalls the Diamond Anniversary of the United Church building. He mentions past pastors including Rev. J. A. McLachlan, the church union history, and a boy's remark on years lived. The column weaves personal memories with local church milestones.
A new Eramosa Softball Association is formed with S. S. Royce as President and Harry Tartop as Secretary Treasurer. Teams include Everton Eden Mills Rockwood Bulldogs and Rockwood United Church. Schedule lists June games and early results show Everton 12 United Church 0 and Eden Mills 4 United Church 1, Bulldogs 5 Eden Mills 11, Everton 12.
The Sam Mothers Auxiliary held its regular monthly gathering Monday night at the VanGoozen residence. After business a short program featured Mrs Rawaphi Vernon Agnew and Jack VaanQoozen. A contest followed with much amusement, and a light lunch was served by the hostess group. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and They Are Jolly Good Fellows.
Acton built a large lead with strong pitching by Clement and Utts but Milton answered, scoring in the third and final runs in the sixth. Acton rallied in the fourth, two runs across, yet missed chances and late outs left Milton with the win as Morton delivered the decisive strikeouts and walks.
Acton and Milton played a tight game with Acton scoring in the fourth and Milton adding three in the seventh to edge Acton 3 to 1. Leppar and Clement pitched well for Milton while Leppar and Anderson handled Acton’s hitters. Batteries included A Leppar with Anderson for Acton and K Clement with R Brush for Milton. Next up, Acton at Brampton and Milton at Georgetown with several rearranged dates listed.
Last evening the Mason Knitting Company honored Mae Bruce Wilds Jr on her marriage by presenting a clock. Mrs. R Burt delivered the gift and Miss Jessie Young read the dedicatory address praising Mae for happiness, health, and long years of wedded life with a light jab about not being late for work.
A historical guidance piece outlines tips to reduce motor accidents for children and adults. It cautions pedestrians to stay on the left, avoid crossing with approaching cars, and seek help for injuries, while drivers should stay right, give pedestrians room, and avoid picking up strangers.
Knox Church elders and Rev Bennice host Mr and Mrs Alex Lees as they prepare to depart for Scotland. The delegation presents a leather travelling bag and reads a long address praising Lees as clerk and elder, wishing God’s blessing and continued service in a future linked to their church fellowship.
An irate woman confronts a grocer in a suburban shop about eggs sent to her house. The grocer apologizes and notes the eggs were graded, prompting the customer to accuse them of degradation.
A doctor tells his maid he can only truthfully say she is not fond of work. The maid asks jokingly for a Latin name for it, indicating a light, humorous exchange in a domestic setting.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a high bulk cereal that absorbs moisture to form a gentle mass, exercising intestinal muscles and cleansing the system. It claims to supply iron and vitamins, suggests two tablespoonfuls daily with milk, and promotes using it in cereals or baked goods for regular habits.
Acton juveniles opened with a seven inning loss to Oakville as Oakville led from the start and held Acton scoreless until the final inning when Acton scored three runs. Box score figures detail the game action and key performances.
The dialogue shows a wife urging her husband Henry to fetch a ministerial for a new dress while a patient questions the timing. He reassures her that all will be well as a black dress is planned, highlighting tension between personal concerns and a patient’s condition.
A man comes to speak with the girl's father claiming a young man eloped with his daughter. The dialogue reveals concern over money and a mocked suitor, with the father questioning the groom’s finances and intentions.
The article explains that main springs break due to a dirty watch cracked jewel or bent balance pivot not from over-winding. It notes a main spring replacement costs 31.00 with a 1.00 one year guarantee.
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