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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
1
Readable fragments show plans to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Ebenezer Church Nassagaweya with a history by John and Mrs. Marshall and services on June 19 plus a reunion for former residents at the home church. The event aims to unite former residents for the milestone.
A Burlington Bay fishing mishap left Robert Lonsdale and Frederick Taylor unable to swim after their boat capsized. rescue came from local youths Jack McCarthy and Raymond Hazell. In Acton, the Women's Institute held its Summer Meeting with Mrs. Gamble presiding and Miss Slider of Kitchener delivering the main address on country life. In Oakville, three people were critically injured in a head on collision near Manor Farm as a Speedy Service System truck and a Norwood car collided. the injured were treated at St. Joseph's Hospital with one passenger severely hurt.
The Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday night with Commissioners King Barber and Chairman Kerr presiding. They passed several accounts for Hydro Department and Waterworks operations and ordered continued payments. after June 1 all arrears will be discontinued without further notice. A request for a demand met for a mill was granted and a double indemnity inquiry for the Ontario Commission truck was postponed for rates review. The Secretary was instructed to address waterworks arrears with the Council.
The funeral for Duncan L. Sinclair was held from his brother John F. Sinclair’s residence on the ninth line Erie on Saturday afternoon May 14. He was the eldest son of the late Gilbert and his wife and lived on the homestead most of his life. He leaves a sister Mrs. William McKay and brothers John Gilbert and Neil. Rev. Aikens led the service with Rev. Waddell and Rev. Dr. Howard assisting. Pallbearers were six nephews Archie, Mac, Lawrence, Herb, Fred and Stanley Sinclair.
John Heatley Sr. died at his daughter Mrs. William Ritchie’s home in Nassagaweya on a weeknight after several years of frail health. Born in Masebrook England, he moved to Canada with Mary Ann Jones fifty years ago, first settling in York Township then Nassagaweya. Survived by three children, two sisters in Toronto and England, his funeral was led by ministers from Acton Beamsville and Limehouse, with interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers were local neighbors. many relatives from Brampton Toronto Kitchener Guelph attended.
Acton and Elora Fergus split a twin bill starting with a Saturday exhibition where Elora Fergus defeated Acton 11 to 6, led by Robinson’s three base hits and Holloway’s first-year homer. Acton rebounded Wednesday in Fergus with a 10 to 9 twilight win sparked by Waterhouse’s superb defense and Leishman’s three RBI two-base hit.
Severe wind struck Acton on Monday bringing down lattice work and tearing a window at the Firemen's Club in the town hall. The Acton Citizens Band held its first practice at the Arena and plans an open air concert in June. Archbi shop McGuigan visited Acton, administering confirmation to 35 and praising local devotion. Canada debates a national broadcasting plan to create the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission with Ottawa HQ and regional branches.
On Monday afternoon a house and garage on the James Stewart farm below Acton were destroyed by fire. Neighbors saw the blaze spread as wind fanned flames. Acton Fire Brigade arrived with a truck and chemical tanks but could not save the building. Sparks blew away from the barn due to the wind. The fire likely started from a stovepipe or chimney. Meanwhile in Oakville, Earl Ryan, town treasurer since 1925, faced theft charges totaling 5 181.49 from 1927 to 1932. He was committed for trial, released on 10 600 bail, and resigned. Max Wyndham of Ralph E Young & Co. now audits Oakville finances.
A social dance at Stanley Park Tuesday evening May 24 features Erin on the opening program with Martin Ramsey Orchestra. Admission is 50 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies.
A joke from the club opens with an angler claiming the biggest fish ever hooked and being pulled from his boat then explains he fell on the fish. The second quip describes a man who marries a snub nosed girl because she is easier to kiss.
The W C T U hosted a Friday evening concert and prize presentation at the United Church. Jas Symon presided as organizer leader. Solos by Mrs H A Mowat and violin by Norman Braids highlighted a forty voice school choir and a prize winning boys choir led by Mrs M R Moore. Prizes awarded by Rev C L Poole covered essays posters and health book making with awards to Norman Braida Dora Denny Audrey Chalmers Bill Barovoy Donald McPhail Yerl en Thompson Ralph Hansen Jack Hollinger Annie Holmes Mary Young Gordon Savage Alice Taylor Esther Taylor Pearl McEnery Vera Rawlings and others.
Acton Fair directors met in the Council Chamber with strong attendance. They revised prize classes, appointed judges, and planned committees for fair features ahead of June meetings. In Parliament, Hon. Edgar N Rhodes announced a six percent tax on long distance calls and a graded tax on pay station calls as part of the new budget measures.
Last week a Zone Church Parade was decided for Acton with branches from Streetsville Burlington Oakville Milton Brampton Georgetown Port Credit and Long Branch participating. The Empire Patriotic Concert of the I O O F D E is set for Friday at eight in the Town Hall with prize winners from the County Musical Festival and a silver collection to be taken. Cars collided Saturday evening on Elgin Street with minor injuries. A new Acton Retail Business Men's Association meeting discussed daylight saving and planned a community event.
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