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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
7
A packed Town Hall greeted the Empire Day program by Acton Public School pupils under the Lakeside LODE chapter. The event featured a flag presentation, a pageant Canada’s Welcome, choir performances, solos, duets, a dramatization of Mozart life, and group numbers, highlighting training and cooperation of pupils, teachers, and parents.
Hughes Cleaver the Federal Member for Halton recalls his 20 year overdue debt from his former batman. In Ottawa a former servant reappears asking for two dollars and twenty five cents plus interest at 4 percent, settling a long unpaid shirt laundry debt from Blighty.
Dublin Women's Institute held its annual gathering on May 18 at Mrs. Q. Watson's home with Mrs. Somerville presiding. Officers elected include Honorary President Mrs. A. Near, President Mrs. George Somerville, 1st Vice President Mrs. N. Anderson, Vice President Mrs. C. Akins, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Wm. Bracken, and Assistant Secretary Treasurer Mrs. W. Watkins.
Olga Thomas Reg. N. married Louis Brownlow in a May 23 ceremony at Pilgrim United Church Hamilton. The couple was un attended and the bride wore navy ensemble with orchids.
A reader described an incident where aworker visiting a hospitalized colleague was mocked, then a pile of bricks toppled. The piece notes breaths of humor fading as the joke backfired and the situation became serious.
At a committee meeting plans for the Acton hockey victory celebration next Wednesday night were finalized. O H L A officials including Secretary W A Hewitt will present trophies and gold medals. Acton Tanners crests appear on wind breakers. Banquet at 6 30, tickets scarce, menu by Dublin Women’s Institute, souvenir programs feature 1939 champions. Street decorations along Main Street will be lit for the public celebration.
Halton Plowmen under President Peter Peddie plan the annual Junior Farmer Match at Wm Anderson's farm near Drumquin on June Ind. G McLeod, veteran coach and judge, leads a program aiming for a larger event after 22 under 20 entrants in 1938. Township grants support separate prize lists and a record turnout is expected. Halton will again seek county honors in the Inter County Class at the Brockville event on October 12.
Doreen Beaton, seven, daughter of James and Mrs Beaton, of a farm two miles south of Freeston, died Saturday after being crushed under a roller drawn by a frightened team. Her brother John, 16, had taken the implement to a field. the horses bolted when a horse yanked a rein, flinging Doreen beneath the roller. Neighbors helped but she died almost instantly. Survivors include her parents and three brothers Bruce 17 Jack William 5 and a sister Florence 1.
The Halton and Peel Holstein Club hosts the annual picnic and field day at Edgewood Park Eden Mills near Morley Watson with mid day lunch speaker McM Robinson of Burlington official judge Prof Geo E Raith of Guelph. Competitions for men women and Junior Farmers include prizes and a youth sports program to finish the day.
Local note reports Mr John A Smith offering to supply a hundred maple trees to beautify Acton. No organization has volunteered to plant them yet, despite calls to start a lasting tribute to a Royal visit. The piece urges action to fill blank street spaces and honor future generations.
Halton Baseball League begins the 1939 season with Oakville visiting Milton on Saturday. Acton travels to Georgetown Monday and Milton hosts Oakville Wednesday. Acton’s first home game is vs Oakville in June. New faces include Reuss Brush at shortstop and a Rockwood recruit on the mound.
A store ad promises gifts for buyers noting a benefit to others. The copy hints at revealing a scheme where many are inactive, with a conjecture that some pins are hidden in the product tail. The tone reflects a promotional yet curious claim.
Bannockburn Women's Institute met at the president's home with Mrs. W. Harding presiding. Miss A. Cree led the election of officers, naming Mrs. John McLean as President and a slate including vice presidents, secretary treasurer, reporters, auditors, directors, delegates, and standing committees. The meeting closed after the national anthem and lunch.
A Royal opening at Huttonville Park last Friday drew over 600 fans for the season. Led by Jack Mack, the orchestra pleased the crowd as the popular dance pavilion expected to reach capacity every Friday night.
Halton Juniors announce the annual Achievement Day for 80 rural homemakers in Milton Town Hall on Saturday June 10. Two projects Meats and Sleeping Garments led by Betty Wallace highlight the event with group teachers including May Kennedy Posey Mart Wallace and others. Halton Girls were honored at the Macdonald Institute conference for a one hour demonstration. The day will also feature Junior Farmers Livestock Judging across ten classes at local farms with awards presented that evening in Milton Town Hall.
In a clipped exchange a motorist claims his wife fell asleep in the back seat and caused an incident. The man attributes the event to his wife’s negligence while discussing how it happened.
A hotel clerk confronts a guest about the strange object under the visitor’s arm a new fire escape. The guest explains it helps them escape from a hotel window. The clerk notes hotel terms require cash in advance for fire escape provisions.
Councillor Mason Beatty and Jones presided as Court of Revision. St Alban’s Church appeal on Parish Hall assessment was granted with hall to be used only for religious purposes. Cecil Gibbons granted tenant assessment. Watson’s Dairy 1938 tax adjustment confirmed. Finance Committee paid $64.33 in accounts. Several admin matters discussed incl. release on Fidelity Bond, calcium chloride supply, and school visit plans for June 6.
Residents of Acton show limited knowledge of local industries as puzzle responses come in. Mrs. J N Rexi submitted the sole correct entry, the word inclinable referring to a punch press made at Acton Machine Shops and used in Planta production across the Dominion.
Church notices announce Churchill United Church anniversary on June 26 and a community event on June 19. The brief marks a 75 cent minimum charge for announcements.
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