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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
15
At Milton on Wednesday May 15 1936 John Wilson Elliot KO former Judge of Hal ton County beloved husband of Margaret Mc Master and father of Jack and Margaret. Funeral Friday May 16 service at St Pauls United Church at 3 00 p m standard time interment in Ewargreen Cemetery Milton.
FOCALS High School term exams begin next Monday. Bronte Palermo Church calls Rev H Fiddes from Port Rowan. Herman R H Magill dies in Wiccae River tragedy leaving estate around 39 842 mostly life insurance. Acton fire brigade prizes awarded to N Norris E Paster C Dobbie and Mrs Harris. Georgetown cuts tax to 49 mills, arrears down to 35 000 over three years. CFRB broadcast tie teased for Acton amateurs. A Sunday fire at filter beds near tannery required many men to douse. Local fishermen report three trout sizes around inches. Valmore Jimeau captured in Ottawa after escaping Quelph Reformatory. Arrow Coach Lines runs school essay contest with top prize 50.
Local sports report outlines the Intermediate Ball Club opening on May 23 and a parade led by Acton Citizens' Band on Young Street. notes improvements to grandstand screening, ongoing practice sessions, and upcoming events including hockey, softball, badminton and inter-county plans. also reports the sudden death of John Frankland Paxton, O I A treasurer since 1914, in St. Lambert Quebec.
Acton Wall defeated Campbellville 8 to 0 in an exhibition game on Saturday. Norm Morton pitched a strong game for Acton, allowing only two singles while receiving solid defensive support. Campbellville’s Art Leppar allowed five runs on five hits and had moments of creditable pitching. Runners advanced on passed balls as Campbellville struggled behind Leppar. Terry of Campbellville made two notable leaping catches in the outfield. Acton heads to Hillenburg tonight for another contest before opening play with Ipston.
An enthusiastic letter praises Kellogg's Av-Bran as a cure for constipation. It claims the cereal provides bulk, vitamins B and iron, and can be used in muffins. The writer notes two tablespoons daily and compares Av-Bran favorably to other brands and patent medicines.
Dance lovers welcome news of Huttonville Park reopening this Friday. Park management secured WIts Tipping's Blue Dragoons to provide music. Many picnics already planned, with prospects of a record turnout.
A customer review highlights Drag shipping methods for transporting Chicks. The account notes long experience and seasonal considerations, stressing care in warm weather and the importance of proper packing and handling during shipment.
Sunday activities include Dr Gilmour of London conducting services at St. Davids Church and administering the Sacrament. Mother's Day address in the Sunday School followed by diplomas for memory work. Local visits feature T McPhail in Hamilton and J McMurray’s recovery. Campbell Lodge A F and A M hosted wives at Wyndham Inn Guelph then a theatre party. Dr C G Black visited his mother in Aylmer. Crawford Mahon improving and due back in Kitchener soon.
At Georgetown last Saturday the North Hallow High Schools field meet produced multiple winners including Mary Barrett Acton in the Intermediate 75 yard dash Muriel Stephenson Georgetown in the senior base ball throw and Muriel nd Yobel Stephenson in the Junior three legged race Welen Devereaux won the junior running high jump and Almehouse Women Institute elected officers for 1936 37 The dump garbage discussion led to a swamp site near Crow's Nest with eleven members and one visitor present The Girls Look-Out Club held a successful church concert and Angolan Africa was the subject of a Friday night cinema in the United Church Local motor parties enjoyed camping and visits were noted among Limehouse residents Health education contest awards honored Limehouse contestants for Halton County and Mother's Day observances were reported with church events and community sympathy extended
A brief exhortation quoting Peter urges fervent charity among Christians, noting charity covers multitude of sins and emphasizing practical love within the community.
Erin Mundell and friends fear for her recovery while Mrs. Harry Austin and two children visit Brampton relatives. Misses Weaver of Toronto return home after a week with Canon Weaver. Mrs. Gray has been moved to Guelph General Hospital for treatment. Thieves robbed the McMillan barn Sunday night or Monday morning taking two small saws a robin roof jack and a boat advo ate.
Judge J W Eliot of Walton County died at his Milton home after a long illness. Born in Nassagaweya Township he spent most of his life in Walton. He studied at Upper Canada College University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall and began practice in Milton in 1885. Appointed judge in 1913 he held roles with St Pauls United Church session and local Masonic bodies. Survived by widow Margaret Mick Moster son Jack of Toronto daughter Miss Margaret N of Toronto and two sisters Mrs John Wilmott of Milton and Mrs Jean Campbell of Toronto.
On Monday night the Boy Scouts entertained the Scout Mothers Auxiliary at Parish Hall with Scout games and singing. Marjorie Bilton led a solo. Mrs FE Was hard presented new pennants to the Scouts. Scoutmaster Mason thanked the mothers. The next meeting will be at Mrs VanGozeren's home. Two patrols, the Bears and the Wolves, now divide the troop.
The April report for Erin Cedarvale shows multiple students with percentages and scores across grades from Sr. IvV to Pr. Joye Leitch, including Norma Fines 60 percent and Phyllis Smith 60 percent, Walter Smart 73 and Margaret Gordon 77, Doris Keeler 61 and Beth Harding 40, Adeline Cunningham 52, Roy Harding 63, Marjorie Thomson as teacher.
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