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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

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Rockwood Adopts Daylight Saving at Council Meeting

At a Rockwood township special meeting in the town hall, council accepted John McLaren’s gravel tender for 000 yards at 45 cents per yard and passed by laws for the Police Village of Rockwood including Daylight Saving Time and a dog bylaw. The council adjourned to June 1 with accounts totaling 125 96 and called for two or more affidavits commissioners in the township.

Eramess Rockwood John McLaren

Fire destroys frame house and barn in Brampton area

A frame house owned by L. J. O. Bull and a barn belonging to Joe Bianci were totally destroyed by a blaze of unknown origin. The barn fire spread to the Bull residence occupied by Dick Wendes on the ninth line west. Neighbors saved some furniture. insurance covered part of both structures, with the house valued over 1500 and the barn around 300. Brampton and Chinguacousy Township dispute fire department remuneration. A local resident criticized Brampton’s response time.

L. J. O. Bull Wendes Brampton Chinguacousy

Big Gain in Tourist Trade Across Canada 1935

Expenditures by foreign tourists in Canada rose by more than 70 million to 202.9 million in 1935 from 1934. U S auto travelers spent 101.8 million, sea and rail travelers 60.4 million, overseas visitors 10.1 million. Canadian tourists abroad rose to 79.2 million, up 25.7 million, with rail and steamship 21.0 million and auto 31.0 million.

Canada Dominion United States Gall Steamer

Soldier Recruit Exchange Scar Question for Cigarette

A terse exchange shows a recruiter asking about scars and the recruit replying he has none but offers a cigarette instead. The dialog reveals wartime interrogation style and morale coping.

Wealonteer Gamining Renta

Miller and Kinsey Exchange Quiet Office Farewell

Miller says he will take his troubles home from the office. Kinsey notes Milne is always waiting there, too, hinting at shared afterwork routines.

Shoppers' Guide to Advertisers in This Week’s Frese Press

A catalog of local merchants and services listed in the Shoppers' Guide for Frese Press. Names include Carroll's Grocery, Acton Chopping Mill, Bray Chick Hatchery, Gregory Theatre, Warr's Grocery, Kelly Laboratories, Hoyal Theatre, and others. Pages feature product ads, grocery offers, theater showings, and professional services.

Carroll's Farex Junit Lovell Reo Huttonvills Park WaVague, Ltd ALD Savagy Acton Chopping Mill MCA Madio Hroudcat Woody Grocery Edgewood Park Bray Chick Hatchery Gregory Theatre BK Harrop George Wallace W.T. Patterson Killogg Hlas Kriples Weelinghousy Hefrigernioes L. Wright Itolnee Ensternit Steel Producta Creat Laboratories Kelly Warr's Grocery Uellogg Brant Winkes Margared Loy NS. Fisk Hoyal Theatre EF. Head ML Pallant J. x. Gardiner

Diamond Jubilee Celebration for United Church Acton Planned

The United Church Acton marks its Diamond Jubilee with a four week program starting June 14 featuring a new pipe organ dedication by Very Rev. Dr. T. Albert Moore and evening music. Ministers C D Draper A C Stewart W W Avison Charles Hackett G W Barker Y M Moyer will preach on three Sundays with guest soloists and recitals by organ builder Franklin Legge and Mrs Legge.

United Church Acton C. D. Draper A. C. Stewart M.A WW. W. Avison D.D Charles Hackett G. W. Barker Y. M. Moyer Legge

Softball League For Boys Opens With Four Teams

Forty boys aged 10 to 14 gathered at the Yoon Tuesday evening as a four team softball league began. First games set for Saturday morning in the park. Teams include Maple Leafs, Cardinals, Red Sox, and Vaers with named players and captains listed.

Yoon Maple Leafs Ector Lambert Leonard Lambert Kenneth Blow Beverley Arnold Arthur Ford J. Chapman J. Sheppard Harold Simpson Douglas Price J. Marenhall J. Biruk Tom Yarra Cardinals George Williamg Tom Watson Elwood Allen Wirry Savage Gordon Gibbens Victor Masters Anice Pargeter Gerald Pargeter Bobbe Pearen Stanley Mettugh R. Lambert J. Harris Red Sox Donald Ryder Osach Gilbert Hamphf Joe Taylor O. Taylor Lorne Masters J. McHugh Tom ‘Atkinson Reggie Warr K. Hissard Geo, Hollinger Donald Evans David Dills Vaers Allin Lehiman Owen Wieles Capitan Wernard Deatham Toth G. McCutcheon Melvin Hall C. Allin Leo Jequ Charles Hubble Warren Wood R. Chisholm WW. Robson

Man Falls Forty-Five Feet From Railway Bridge

A 50 year old man named David Wyde fell forty five feet from a railway bridge over Mile Creek near Walling. He landed on rocks and suffered two broken legs and a badly injured hip. Found unconscious on a rock pile, the cause remains unclear though a stumble crossing the bridge is suspected. He was taken to Haullton General Hospital for treatment.

CNR Mile Creek David Wyde Wan Bakon Haullton General Hospital Wyde Ytix

Season Banquet Closes A Y P A Activities

The St Albans Young Prophet Association held a season ending banquet in the Parish Hall on Wednesday night. Rev Allan Hill spoke on youth responsibility to the world praising Christianity as a force demanding courage. Presentations honored Mr Buthanda and Charles Kirzness for help in the play For Peto's Sake.

St. Alban’s Young Prophet Association Allan Hill My. Lowrie Hitchie Mr Buthanda Charles Kirzness Peto Ed. Wooditt Miit HB. Taylor Mrn. H. Rogers Mra V. Alger Rote Esther Taylor Victor Alger

Dr. Hugh A. McColl Dies Sudden in Toronto Stay

Milton physician Dr. Hugh Angus McColl died suddenly at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto where he was attending a medical officers convention. He was 74, practiced in Milton for decades, served as Mayor, Medical Officer of Health, and Halton County Coroner, and was active in politics and golf. Funeral services were held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Milton. Interment in Everymen Cemetery followed with colleagues and officials among pallbearers.

Hugh Angus McColl Milton Royal York Hotel Toronto Ontario Medical Health Officers University of Toronto McColl St. Clair Lodge APA Yenox Presbyterian Church Knox Presbyterian Church Tla.binkelock M.pp

Heavy frost damages Eastern Ontario crops and gardens

Frost blasted fruit blossoms and alfalfa across Eastern Ontario, with temperatures 12 to 16 degrees below freezing and widespread damage in Napanee and Belleville districts. Early gardens and sprout crops suffered frost burn, while alfalfa growth was flattened just as it began, marking a costly setback for growers.

Ontario Easthern Napanee Belleville Rapanes Uret

Acton YMCA Holds First Annual Meeting With New Board

The Acton YMCA announces its first annual meeting set for Wednesday May 27. The Provisions Board retires and a 15 member board will take over with staggered terms of one to three years. Twenty two nominees compete for five yearly seats as reports and addresses by notable visitors are expected.

Acton H. Ballantyne National Gunct W. Hamilton Guelph Y.W.C.A Acton Y.A.C.A

Gets Six Months for Poultry Theft

Leo Alton charged with stealing fowl from the Claude Fox estate at Bronte on April 29 pleaded not guilty before County Court Judge W c K Munro. Crown witnesses tied footprints to him and his worn shoe, he admitted intent to steal near Palermo but fled after a $50 reward notice. He was sentenced to six months determinate and three months indeterminate in the Ontario Reformatory from May 6.

Leo Alton Claude Fox Bronte W.c K. Munro Milton Hamilton Palermo Fox Farm Ontario Reformatory

Shotgun Halts Sale At Maryborough Farm

James Norton a middle aged Maryborough Township farmer was arrested Monday and charged with obstructing peace officers after barricading himself in a hides farm dwelling as officers prepared to seize a dwelling. A shotgun allegedly tied by Norton was discharged from an upstairs window and the crowd dispersed. Norton was taken to Guelph for trial.

James Norton Maryborough Himelf Gherlmu Ankers Bullby Norton Nortony Palmerston Guelph Triad

Fair Directors Discuss 1936 Acton Fair Plans

The Acton Fair directors met in the Council Chamber to review progress for 1936. Commissions reported the arena program is nearly set with two new features. George Grant will join the troupe, others being new acts. A painting and grounds improvement committee was formed and loudspeaker plans discussed. A car club for youths ages 14 to 20 was organized, with Mr. Whitelock attending. The Ladys' Fancy Work prize list was revised to favor popular entries and new classes were added for a stronger exhibit.

Acton Fair Council Chamber Comminlses George Grant Council Utts Falr Yes Whitelock

Acton Loses Good Citizens Mr and Mrs King Move to Mussey

Mr and Mrs GG King and daughter Dorothy leave Acton after twenty years in charge of the town electric plant. They relocate to Mussey where Mr King will head the electrical utility. Acton residents regret the departure and commend his public service.

LG. King Maktey Mr. King GG. King Mussey Acton Hing ‘Y King H. A. Coxe WK. McEachern Man Street South Dorothy

Halton Juvenile Ball League Opens In June

Acton Milton and Oakville representatives met in Oakville to set twilight games. Opening game to be in Acton on June 2 or 4 with Oakville facing Acton. Bronte quits this year. Georgetown invited to join at next meeting May 28 in Oakville. Milton's decision to be decided then and schedule set.

Mineralk Acton Milton Oakville Halton Bronte Georgetown

Theft of Spare Wheel from Councillor P McCutcheon

Last Friday evening thieves stole the spare wheel and tire from Councillor P McCutcheon’s truck. The wheel was left outside the garage as furniture was kept ready for transport the next day, delaying attempts to move the vehicle. Police are investigating the theft.

P. McCutcheon Pollow Tre

The Best Tings and The Bent Law in Wit and Life

A quirky list of curiosities and aphorisms mixing education philosophy and daily virtues. Topics range from self knowledge to kindness and cheerful temperance with whimsical spellings and a playful tone.

Heat Journalian Menory Mat Beit Pnab Worrows Hunsue City

Ball Season Opens Saturday in Halton County League

Acton marks the official start of the Halton County League this Saturday. At 2 PM the public school children lead a parade from Town Hall to the grounds through Mill and Young Streets. Reeve Harrison and town officials join the Acton Citizens Band in uniform to lead Milton and Acton Ball Clubs onto the park. Harrison to throw the first ball and councillors participate in opening ceremonies on the ball field. The park is in splendid condition with the wire fence removed to keep spectators and players back for full view.

Qeeve Harrison

Women’s Board Organized

A Monday meeting formed a Women's Board for YECCA composed of three members from five groups. The five organizations are the Women's Institute, Scout Mothers' Auxiliary, Loyal True Blues, Duke of Devonshire and Wakeside Chapters of the LOCCE. Mr A Meloren outlined the group's need and President G A Dig presided.

My. A. Meloren G. A. D.lg

Valuable horse killed by train at Crewsons Corner

A two year old Percheron belonging to Mr. R. L. Davidson was struck and killed by an early CNR train after escaping from the barnyard when a gate blew open at Crewsons Corner. The other horse escaped injury as both animals wandered onto the track.

R. L Davidson CNR Colby Crewsons Corner Davidson

Bannockburn Women's Institute Holds Annual Meeting

The Bannockburn Women's Institute met on Wednesday May 13 at Mrs. F Anthony's home with President Miss A Cree. Officers for the new year were elected including Mrs D Teussell as President and Miss Margantt Brown as Secretary Treasurer, with reports from the Girls Conference and auditors commended.

Bannockburn Women's Institute F. Anthony A. Cree Warlons OAC Guelph Margaret Brown Dotty Charrlnge D. D. Morrison D. Teussell D. D Morrison Mim. W. Harding Margantt D. Dussuttl Airs Brookus EL Evans Phintut Plinikt Laura Mmilur Ropoyr Misa Alleen Clurridge Mra D. Russell Mises Margaret Brown A. Q. Clarridge Mary. Anthony Mira W. Butler

Hillsburg Baptist Rally Draws Union Delegates and Youth Address

Hillsburg Baptist Church hosts the Baptist Young People rally with Belfountain Acton and Georgetown unions in attendance. Speakers include Rev. E G Baxter and Toronto city leaders who briefed on the Ottawa convention and youth program. refreshments followed a social to close.

Acton Belfountain Hillsburg Georgetown BYP U. Eastern District Guelph Association George Warrop Ontario Quebec Reg.wright Toronto City Union Harold Watson Cty Union Toronto Warrop Inter-Provincial Union Wright Ottawa Watson Oakwood Union Calvary Church City of Toronto Union E.G. Baxtar Hillsbury

The Reid Kennedy Wedding Held in Quiet May Ceremony

A May wedding united Miss Elizabeth Lom Kennedy and Mr Stephen Nelson Reid at the United Church Parsonage in Acton. The couple, attended only by their mothers, left for a motor honeymoon to Belleville after the ceremony.

Lom Elizabeth Frank ©. Kennedy Sceeph Nelson Reid Nejad Robert Reid Acton E. Milton Morrow United Church Parsonayre Reid Belleville Aton

Injured in Runaway Involving Brownlow Farm Wagon

On Monday after John Frank Sr loaded machinery onto a wagon at the Brownlow farm Nassafaweya the team of barges bolted. Frank was thrown to the ground and severely injured and unconscious for a time. Brownlow who assisted Frank also suffered painful injuries. Mrs Frank is recovering from a previous accident when a German door was blown off and broke three ribs.

John Frank Brownlow Farm Nassafaweya Frank Toota”. Brownlow Preas Mrs. Frank

Gas Theft at Central Garage Locks Tank

Early Monday a thief broke the lock on a gas tank at Central Garage on Main and took eight gallons. The theft occurred after five o clock. Night Constable Warrop found the tank intact except for an unlocked hose connection.

Warrop

Coming Events and Concert Announcements

Edyewood Park Opening on May 3. Popular Dance May 5. Wall Game Saturday at 3. Parade at 2. Virat Amateur Radio Artists concert to be broadcast on OPRY from Acton May 10 at 9 40. Empire Day Concert in Town View tomorrow Friday night at 8. Good school children program.

Edyewood Park Virat OPRY V.M.A Acton Antrlai Viua Piorrow

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