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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
1
Acton built a five goal edge in the Galt opener but lost to Durham 7-1 on choppy ice. The decisive setback cost Acton a chance to qualify for the finals as Tanners failed to meet Durham conditions and two late penalties sealed the loss in the final minutes.
Durham edged Acton 5 to 4 in a dramatic upset last night plundering a five goal lead by Acton and staving off a late comeback. The win sends Durham to face the Niagara Whitby winner in the finals as Acton suffers its first defeat in 21 games and the crowd at the Galt arena swells to about 1500 spectators.
A community theater effort by Acton Lewn Bowling and Tennis Club staged The Ari yong Cowboy set in Purple Day Arizona. Local residents portrayed the cast with Helen Cook Flora Sayers Gordon Cook and Miss Laure McMillen in key roles. Musical numbers between acts complemented the four act comedy and Miss Hurst received a basket of flowers on opening night.
United Farm Women of Adlon held their March meeting at the Davidson home. President Mrs McCutcheon led a Maple Leaf roll call with Irish jokes and songs. A community singing program followed a spelling match where Mrs Gee Somerville and Mika Ewen Clarridge competed, Mrs Gee winning after a tie. Guests enjoyed a light lunch and dancing to close the evening.
A fragmented page lists local vendors and notices in Acton including grocery, poultry, hatchery, and general store entries. Named businesses include Carroll's Grocery Hinton's dollar store and Y. GL Wright business director, with public notices and community messages interspersed.
Friends from Toronto Hamilton and surrounding districts gathered at the United Church auditorium for the funeral of Rev Henry Caldwell. The service included a home tribute by Rev HE Morrow and a church service led by Dr Morrow with thirty five ministers present. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery Acton in the family plot near his daughter.
The March session of the United Church Women’s Missionary Society met Thursday evening March 12 with President Mrs Tarberen presiding. Mrs Hem street led an inspiring program. Mrs Nelson led the Bible lesson. members offered prayers. Ruth Gibon and Gardiner spoke on Africa home life. solos by Miss Gardiner and Wey. Dr. Morrow closed with prayer.
Halton County Council meeting in Milton heard J E Whitelock’s annual report detailing boat fly eradication reaching 65 percent of horses, warble fly powder distribution by townships, TB testing showing 75 percent participation with 13 to 14 percent reactors, and the success of the first Seed Fair held in Milton with plans for 1937 Georgetown and 1998 Acton venues.
St Patricks teaaturday at the United Church featured Irish supper with potatoes pork and beans and green decorations. An evening program included Mrs J B Adamson Ruth and Norman Gibon performing Irish numbers and readings by Miss Frances Nurst. Rev Dr E Milton Marrow led a varied program and the event was well attended. Joseph Burns of Trafalgar Township suffered a leg injury while hunting on Monday.
Acton's thirteenth power bill offers a rebate of 2554.82 dollars the largest since hydro began in Acton Ajax engineers arrange for 40 hp load power and thawing water service charges remain at prior rate not enough funds allowed for utilities tax collection work.
At a meeting presided by Chairman B. G. Arnold the Acton Public Unities Commission approved tax collection charges, power and water department costs, and a 2.00 ad in the minstrel show program. The total power cost was 33 418.40 with revenue 36 057.04 while the 1935 tax-collection fee was set at 40.00 and other line items listed.
Auditors report for 1935 was presented to council on Tuesday. Tax sale to be arranged after May 1. All liable raffle tickets go in the waste paper basket. Hall rentals maintained at present rate. Town hall renovation and repairs promised this year. Poll tax bylaw to be enforced.
The St Joseph Players presented a three act comedy In the Town Hall on Tuesday evening with a large crowd despite inclement weather. The program featured violin solos by Norman Braida and ensembles by Braida Wicox Reno Braida and Mrs Byrne. The plot centers on Sheila Desmond and Terrence O Malley amid a Will o the Wisp highwayman and a comedy of ducks and meals.
The Ontario Department of Highways plans red and white motor vehicle plates with a cardinal red background and white numerals. One million plates will be produced by the Guelph Reformatory inmates, distributed into four or five groups per user. Only a single letter will appear on each plate.
Local clubs announce events with admission charges including for notices. Lakeside Chapter holds Eighteenth Birthday Party with bridge and euchre in YA CA gym on March 21. Mrs. FS Yow hosts a baking sale tea at home. Women's Institute hosts Kuch and Dance at Town Hall on Friday April 1 with 1s admission. Unnamed drama “Resume” to be performed at United Church on Wednesday April 7 under Young Ladies circle.
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