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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

8

Marriages and Deaths Notice Overview from Acton Area

Births marriages and deaths recorded in Acton with names ages and locales. MacPHERSON Robert John born to Mr and Mrs Eugene MacPHERSON at St Josephs Hospital Toronto May 17 1936. WARRI-REID-KENNEDY couple Lorna Elizabeth Kennedy and Nelson Reid married at Acton United Church Parsonage May 16 1936. DIED McANDREW Joseph McAndrew died May 15 1936. McCOLL Dr Hugh A McCall dies May 14 1936. Cook George Weasley formerly Acton dies May 18 1936 Grand Rapids Michigan aged 73. WATSON Willem dies May 14 1936 St Josephs Hospital Guelph aged 75. WOOD Janet Johnston dies May 17 1936 Guelph aged 87. MOLLIN William Reid Mollin dies May 18 1936 Acton aged 86. MICHIE George Hume Michie dies May 17 1936 Nassagaweya Township aged 76. MITCHELL George Hollinger editor Hanover Post dies May 20 1996 Hanover. WILSON David H Wilson dies May 20 1986 Eden Mills. IN MEMORIAM MASON memory note dated May 16 1927.

Warri Reid-Kennedy United Church Parsonage Acton de. E. Milton Morrow Lorna Elizabeth Frank ©. Kennedy Jeeree Nelson Reid Robert Reid McColl Toronto Hugh A. McCall Milton Margaret White Cook Mt Vernon Avenue Grand Rapids Mich George Weasley Cook Watson St Joseph's Hospital Guelph Ontario Willem Watson Sophia Snyder William Watson St.Joseph Hig Margaret Snyder Moore Janey Black Margaret Watson George Holton Orton Thos, Watson Suk Richard Watson George Wabtson John Watson James Watson Fergus Churchill Cemetery

Local notes warm May with garden, tax, and community updates

May brings leafed trees and early gardens after frost last Friday. Milton reports two diphtheria cases. Victoria Day shifts to Monday. Dr. Syer named Medical Officer of Wealth for Milton. Acton Scouts attend Jam bores in Avilton. MLC.A.9 forms youth softball leagues. Oakville tax up two mills to 50, Port Credit 56 with 3.10 relief. Davis Leather Co enlarges Newmarket plant for export. By law enforcement on dogs and feeding. LODE shower for Miss Lorna Kennedy held at Miss Bernice Reid’s home. Triplet tulips bloom in Mr. Jack Alger’s garden. Acton Women’s Institute officer election error acknowledged.

George W. Cook Acton George Wesley Cook Mt, Vernon Avenue Grand Rapids Mich Neuman Cook Beatrice Cook Gordon Cook Port Scotl Cali Harry Christopher Cook William Red Mullin William Mullin Martha Florence Scott Lorne L Exquaing N. McEachern Waterloo Thomas Glen Wiliams James McGarr Windermere Dakota William Mullin Ufe Knox Presbyterian Church H. L. Bennie Wm. Mullin Nelleville Wm. Tddley Wm. Cole Jas, Gibbons A. E. Ritchie WN. Agar Wim Robertson Fairview Cemetery

Opening Night Draws Big Crowd to Huttonville Burk Pavilion

A cold Friday failed to chill excitement as a record crowd attended the opening of the Huttonville Burk dance pavilion. The nine piece orchestra led by Wills Tipping’s Blue Dragoons impressed patrons with smooth playing and sharp appearance.

Huttonvile Burk Wills ‘Tipping Blue Dragoons Bee Huttonville Adt

Maple Leafs Celebrate All Ontario Day Holiday Schedule

Ontario baseball fans can watch the Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball Club in a key International League matchup during the Victoria Day weekend. Montreal Royals, last fall's league champions, bring a strong lineup to Fleet Street Stadium after a three game series with the Leafs. The Leafs head to Montreal May 24 before returning to host the Rochester Red Wings on Victoria Day Monday, a debut for several St. Louis Cardinal affiliates.

Ontario Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball Club Montresalr Royals Royals Leafs Fleet Street Stadium Ian Boone Montreal Pleet Street Rochester Reft Wings Rochester St. Louis Cardinal

Constipation and bulk in meals promote immune resistance

An advisory on constipation linking low bulk diet to run down health and infection risk. Recommends Kellogg’s All-Bran as a bulk source, two tablespoons daily with milk or cream, and suggests Av-Bean serves daily. Incites consultation with a doctor if relief is not achieved.

Boy Scout News and Milestones From May Meeting

The Scouts entertained the Mothers Club on May 1 with a short program and refreshments. Mrs E J Hassard presented handmade patrol flags to Patrol Leaders as tickets for the 2nd Annual Display go on sale citywide. Magician H King and cornetist James Algie from Brampton headline the event. Several Acton Scouts plan bicycle trips to Milton Jamboree. car arrangements were discussed. Scout O W Matthews of Portland won Eddie Cantor’s $5,000 Peace Essay, recalling the 1933 International Jamboree in Godollo. Cubs and Scouts attended St Albans Church for a morning service. Group photos were taken by Scoutmaster Macon.

Mothers Club E. J. Hassard Mothers’ Club H. King James Algie Brampton Acton Eddie Cantor Scout O. W. Matthews Portland Ore Scout Matthews Godollo Hungary St. Albans Brillingar Macon

Ismeries Exports Gain In Canada Fisheries Trade

Canada’s 1935 export trade in fisheries rose ten percent year over year with total foreign sales at 24.84 million dollars. November led shipments at 3.49 million, while April was the low month at 1.03 million. United States purchases reached 10.63 million and Great Britain 6.75 million. Fresh and frozen fish and canned fish drove gains. canned salmon, lobsters, and sardines totaled 8.77 million.

Canada United States Dominicon Wales Australia

Propagating Christmas Cherry from Seeds

The article explains growing Jerusalem cherry from seeds in moist sand with glass cover, then transplanting seedlings to pots. Maintain moss cover, move to larger pots, pinch new growth for bushiness, and bring indoors early to avoid drafts and household fumes.

Northwest Territories mining push signals 1936 activity

A geologic survey by the Department of Mines indicates extensive prospecting and mining development in the Northwest Territories in 1936. Major centers include Yellowknife and areas around Great Slave Lake and Cameron Bay with five mining companies planning parties. Prior field work covered 10,000 square miles north of Great Bear Lake and findings show favorable ground for precious metals within the Yellowknife region.

Department 9 Mines Northwest Territories Department of the Interior Cameron Bay Yellowknife Great Slave Lake Great Blayer Lake Yellowknife Game Preserve

Land Auction Notice in Nassayaweya Township Acton Ontario

Pursuant to a mortgage terms, at the Dominion Hotel Acton on May 24 1936 at 2 PM public auction offers for all lands in Nassayaweya Township Yalton County totaling 196 acres. Includes parts of Lot 15 Sixth and Fifth Concessions with several exceptions and a stone two story dwelling with outbuildings. Ten percent down and balance by June 30 1936 with conditions of sale to mortgagee.

RS Kerr Dominion Hotel Acton Nassayaweya Yalton Jess Altuate Nasnagaweya Kuld Nucsawaweyn Uedirsky James Bell Ben Dear Neeinveydner James Hell Thomas J. Beall Municipal Corporation County of Halton

Acton Court of Revision Sets June Meeting

The Municipal Council of Acton will meet as a Court of Revision in the Council Chamber on Monday June 8 1903 at eight o clock to hear appeals against the assessment roll for the village for the year 1904. Appeals must be received by May 22 1903. Dated May 7 1903 HW Parmier Clerk.

Acton Gatarlo D.sr Parmier

Canned Fruit Imports Rise in Great Britain in 1935

British consumption shifts toward canned fruit with a 1 percent import rise year over year and total imports near 20.3 million dollars for 1936. Leading items include canned peaches and pears, while Canada and the United States dominate supply. Exports from Canada rise on shortages in Britain, Holland, and other markets. Components include apples, plums, pectin, and strawberries with Australia increasing nearly 18 percent in some categories.

Great Britain Canada Canadian National Britain Holland United States Australis Soda Fountain Trust

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MacPherson St. Joseph's Hospital Mar Mra Eugene MacPhered Robert John McAndrew Eee Toronto Genet Hemphil Joseph McAndrew WOCD Cork Street Janet Johnston David Wood Mollin Arthur Bbreet William Reid Mitchell Hanover George Hollinger Hanover Post Hanover Cemetery Mason Lottie Victoria Cr. E. Syer Avilton Oakville Davis Leather Co Newmarket Lorna Kennedy Lakeaide LODE Bernies Reid Young Bhreet Jack Alger Acton Women's Institute F. J. Salt Maple Leafs Kellogg Cominy London Poumpkin Clark Casimery T M. Grange Marmalad Wellington Butte CLANK G. M Jenny Lind Chocolates Barr’s Ismeries PLINY Moisy Sand Cove Gver Win Guacs E. P St George's Square ROYAL Oberon — Hopkins McRae Shark Island Warner Baxter Herbert Marshall Gertrude Michael Florida Jack Oakie Nassagaweya W. ¥. Oich Millon George Hume Michie George Hume Cassaway Aslan 5 Nosiagaweys George H. Michie Elizabeth James Michte Wisdom Goold Biquesing Nassaguweya Jane Michle Leonard W J. ©. Willis Carling Hume Wiarton Nazugaweya- Presbyterian Church WL Bennie Fairview Conmetery Meving Elwood Wilson Cameron Ramshaw Warvey Bridgman Whibert Wall Alex. Near Wilbert Darby Onas Court of Revision Elco J. K. Gardiner Fleet Foot M. Pallant Acton Lovell Bros FISK Acton Beauty Parlor Starkman Shop Margaret Starkman Block EELS Goldard Morquito Maple’ Leaf Mwe Hinton’s
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