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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 18, 1937

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Acton Drops Second O H A Game to Simcoe

Acton travels to Simcoe for the second home and home series game. Simcoe dominates defense as LaFortune stops many shots and Hastely Herltine sparks the visitors face injuries. Acton fights back with pressure and a late shot by Lindsay, but Simcoe edges ahead and wins by two goals.

Ontario Simcoe Howie Morenz Bob” Vance Gordon McKay Oliver Acton Givals Stairt Morton Ezard E. Nmurro TJ Mureo Lindsay LaFortune Galt Smurtly J. Marco Exard Terry Kentner Greer Bus Morton Eward Lapfortune Rtune Huard Oatman Ause Labortune Simcor Daliison Gatmian Hause Iain Nobes Nobes Esseltdae Aden Marzo Tuixtog Thiere Simese Posal

Trail Ranger Group Organized as Good Pass Rangers

Sunday School class of Mr. E. Jones organized Thursday evening at the Parsonage forming the Good Pass Trail Rangers with officers including Rev. Dr. Morrow A T Brown Jones Walter Lamb Dob Loutett Leonard Lambert and Harold Simpson. Games followed with refreshments.

E. Jones Dr. Morrow A. T. Brown Jones Walter Lamb Tally Dob Loutett Chick Leonard Lambert Harold Simpson Good Pass Trail Rangers

Evening of Song at United Church Led by Mr E J Moore

An informal service at United Church featured a choir in front pews with piano leading the singing. Mr E J Moore, responsible for the hymnody and background stories of many hymns, guided the evening, offering fresh insights into their writers and contexts.

United Church E. J. Moore

Passion Week Services in Acton Churches

Union services will be held in Acton during Passion week with speakers Rev H I Bennie at Anglican Church March 24, Rev Dr Morrow at Presbyterian Church March 25 and Rev E G Baxter at United Church March 26 all services starting at 7 20 p m.

Acton Anglian Church H. I. Bennie Presbyterian Church Dr. Morrow United Church E. G. Baxter Stuart

St Patrick Evening Social By Maury RR Moore Girls

The Knox Church group at the Maury RR Moore Girls Gulla hosted a St Patrick social Monday evening at Mrs. S. MacArthur's home. Helen Mainprize and Mrs. MacArthur led devotionals. Wilma Wansen directed the program. Marguerite Ras awogwu and Ronalda McPhail gave readings. Reiki Thuscell won the Irish contests prize. refreshments and a soda dime were served.

Maury RR. Moore Knox Church St. Patrick S. MacArthur Helen Mainprize MacArthur Wilma Wansen Marguerite Rasawogwu Ronalda McPhail Reiki Thuscell

Last Week's Winner Revealed in The Free Press

The Free Press announces last week's puzzle winner Greer with the first correct entry arriving 648 pan-just an hour and a half after papers left the office. Lawrie Atkinson won four tickets to Gregory Theatre Friday and other correct answers were noted amid some wrong guesses.

Greer Free Press Ofice Lawrie Atkinson Gregory Theatre W.les Frese Presse

Annual Meeting United WMS Held in Oakville

Rev G Ernest Forbes spoke of Orient tours as the special speaker at the eighth annual Halton Presbyterial United Church WMS meeting held at St John’s Oakville on March 21. Delegates heard reports, welcomed guests, and celebrated a slight rise in the year’s contributions totaling 5435.76 with five new organizations formed.

G. Ernest Forbes Weston Orient Halton Presbyterial United Church M. S St. John’s Church Oakville Pories Koren Japan China Mires James Laughland Thamittan Branch Domiinion-wiile W. M. S Myra. A. G. MecGie Christian Stewardship Huimiltan Presbyterial E. P. Lumun Oakville Amcillary G. S. Dunkin Aldershot P. Lamb Milton L. Featherstone W. Ford Bethel DB. MW. Gallagher St. John’ Church A. 0. W. Foreman Ballinafad Beryl Smith June Atkinson Missionary Monthly Georgetown Earl Wilson M. Harbottle J. T. Heslop F. G. McDiarmid M. M A. Speight G. Aickens T. C. Dales S. R. Bews

Incomplete text prompts a baffling quotation

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Johnson Honored with Two Year Met Opera Director Offer

Edward Johnson, Canadian born manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York and former Guelph resident, was offered a two year contract to continue directing the Met. He has not yet accepted but is expected to sign. This marks the board’s first plan for more than one season at a time.

Edward Johnson Managuer Metropolitan Opéra Company of New York Guelph Met Johnson Board of

Acton Rocks Win 75 In Elora Hockey Opener

Acton journeyed to Elora Monday night for a home and home challenge series opener. The Rocks won 75 as fans cheered a fast paced, but largely listless exhibition with strong Acton defense and two Marzo goals leading the scoring.

Acton Elora Rocks Gibbons Greer Ezard Lindsay Ezio Marzo Bus Morton Joe Woods Dob Anderson Terry Mooney Mio Marzo Kentner Walters Bus Brown Marzo Woods Kute Herb Ilio Marzo Dad Runnells Selling Lo Marzo Mio Joe Wee Tasad Chen Tegn Purine Che Mure

Second Annual Seed Fair Held in Georgetown

The Second Annual Seed Fair took place at Georgetown Town Hall on March 12 requiring exhibits only seed for sale. Dr. G Y Christie praised the plan and noted concerns over ungraded seed while Ontario College work on minerals and soils was outlined. Junior Farmers judged grain and seed, with multiple prize winners listed for oats barley beans alfalfa clover and potatoes among others.

Hulton Georgetown Abe Acton E. J. Zavity Ontario Zavitx Lake Wne T. J. Brownridge Jas. Lavenland Guelph John Macleod Toronto Beth Wed Fayning Mil J. E. Pearen C. Willmott & Son Milton Earl Wilson Cecil Chisholm Alex McKinney Brampton Victor Hall Hornby Barley O. A Cecil Chishalm Thos. Douglas Harrop Alex. McKinney Fred Morrison George Town Emeron McKinney Wilbert Ford Stanley Wall Streetsville H. A. Dawson Roy Ellenton W. J. Chisholm Thos. Bird P. C. Willmott & Son Tow Brownridge Red Clover A. H. McGibbon FC. Willmott & Son J.C. Cunningham Frank Wilson Ihornby Harley S. BE. Griffin & Son Dooley S. E. Griffin & Son Trish Cobbler S. BE. Goffin & Son

Unity Church Social Pleases Two Groups With Games

Last Friday evening the Unity Men's Club hosted the Young Ladies' Friendly Circle Class at the United Church Sunday School Room. After games, refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed the cheerful evening.

Unity Men's Club The United Church

Council Debates Division 1 of Arena Gate Receipts

Acton council weighs hockey club gate receipts and weather risks for games at Galt vs Acton. Finance report itemizes arena costs while taxi permit, memorial plot bonds, and hospital aid notices are discussed. Public notices include memorial trust and local utility charges.

Council Arena Jane Millan Thos Gibby Belos McCutcheon Messrs Vete, Rumley Wm. Middleton Acton Wockey Club Hockey Clibe Ate Rena Jones Gult Middleton Acton Hocney Galt Gibbons Simcoe Rumley Galt Arena Messrs. Middleton Rumiley Ingles R. M. McDonald TreGibbons, Jr H. N. Pettit County of Bell Telephone Co Canadian Legion Lymon

St Patrick's Concert at United Church Delightful Evening

Miss Dear Newton of Toeronto gave an eloquent recital with Rev Dr Morrow Miss Routh Gthon and Mia Fa Brown assisting. The Ladies Aid Society sponsored the event and the church filled with attentive listeners.

United Church

Bloomsbury and Dublin Literary Societies Share Evening

Bloomsbury Literary Society hosted Dublin Literary Society guests on March 6 in the school hall. The program featured readings, a historical sketch of Esquesing, solos, and a discussion of L. M. Montgomery life, with thanks offered by Ross Patterson and a social reception to finish.

Bloomsbury Literary Society Mansell Nellis Nels Dublin Literary Society Walter Linham Dublin Society Dublin Ezra Frances Mullin Cutts L. M. Montgomery Miss Young Ross Patterson Bloomsbury Society

Stewards Honor Fraser Family at Acton Social Evening

The United Church Board of Stewards and ladies honored Mr and Mrs H G Fraser and Jean with a social evening at Miss Bennett’s home. Speaking, Rev Dr Morrow lamented their move to Tillsonburg while Mr Krauser praised Acton memories. A Manteco bound Hymnary and a spring bouquet were presented as keepsakes.

United Church Young People’s Union Hornby Young People’s Union Stanley May Irene Neilson Dorothy Brown Johnson Nedlands Acton Ruth Gibson Adaimnon Ireland Bob Parkinson Morrow Parkinson Chas. Peer Lowville H. G. Arnott Vlec- Hen BE. Vernon Mission Band Oakville Stephenson Lintehouze HL Tnglehart Beary Mr. Gallagher The H. G. Fraser Jean Bennett Miro Fraser Tillsonburg Dr. Morrow Praser Mir Mr. Krauser

Hockey Club Exe honours Fraser with Parker pen

The Hockey Club Exe held a gathering after a match to present Mr H L G Fraser with a Parker pen. Fraser, long time secretary and executive member, was honored for his valued support as the club welcomes its new home in Tillsonbury, hosted by secretary W E Middleton.

al W Hockey Club H. LG. Fraser Frasers Tillsonbury W. E. Middleton

Village Events and Meetings Announced for March to April

Public notices list events at higher community level with readings, plays, and meetings. Details include admission charges and dates such as March 23 and April 6 with Knox Guild programs featuring Capt. Marshall and a Vimy Pilgrim description.

Knox Guild Marshall

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