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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

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Acton Opens Season With Two Losses In Halton League

Acton 1038 edition reports a poor start as Acton drops both games in the Halton County League. Milton wins 9 to 0 on 11 hits and 9 runs while Heapeler’s team posts a larger score of 14 to 5 as Acton struggles early. Crowd reports reflect chilly weather and slow gameplay.

Acton Milton Heapeler Gordon Clements Mooney Willams N. Clement Bill Waterhouse Atvileas Nelder W. Clements Bob Brush Waterhouse Toleake Clement A. Clement Bassman J. Brush Tolstaka Naylor Ken Clement N. Morton Bay- Mas Anderson Igle Guthrie Wash L. Marzo Brush Williama Marso Tolsteka Lyle Morton Bayliss Tor Toletzka Williame R. Brush Quthrie Mars Anderaan Mario Fied Blinoo Marion Williams Toleteka Toletaka Lyte Sprout W. Clement Toletska Tyler Jacque Marco Cripps Ryder Taylor

Ballinafad resident wins weekly Pugsle Poem prize

Mrs C McEmery of Ballinafad is named winner for the week with the answer Mafe king. A new Puggle Poem appears on Page Five and readers are urged to submit entries using the coupon, mailed to The Pars Paras Office by Monday evening.

Mra. C. McEmery Ballinafad Mafeking Pars Paras

School Choirs to Broadcast from CFRB Station in Toronto

Acton School Choirs, winners at Halton County Music Festival, invited to sing over Radio Station CPFRB in Toronto. Arrangements pending with broadcast likely Saturday evening at an early hour this or next week. Musical Director at CPR choosing the numbers.

Outstanding Speakers Placed for Magna Carta Week

The Magna Carta Week committee has secured notable speakers for two events. K F Kendrick of Toronto Normal School will speak at the Wednesday evening session with pupils present, and former Toronto Mayor W J Stewart OBE will address the Sunday open air gathering. Rev H L Bennie leads the Sunday program team and Rev Father McBride serves on the committee. Mrs Wilderspin heads the Wednesday program planning for June 15.

K. F. Kendrick Toronto Normal School W. J. Stewart O.B.E Toronto H. L. Bennie Father McBride Wilderspin

Canadian church delegates attend world conference in Utrecht

Representing Canada Rev. G. C. Pidgeon and Rev. Robert tz of Toronto join about 150 Protestant denominations at a World Church Conference in Utrecht The Netherlands. The gathering aims to forge a broad union of Christian churches.

G. C. Pidgeon Robert Tz Toronto Canada Utrecht Netherlands Union All Christian Churches

Dublin Institute Holds Annual Meeting in May

The Dublin Woman's Institute met May 10 at the home of Mrs Nelson McLaughlin with President Mrs Near presiding. Officers and committees were named including President Mrs G Somerville and Vice Presidents Mrs Anderson and Mrs Akins. The program featured songs by Charlie Roche and Donald van Goosen, followed by thanks and a social.

V.r.oc. A Acton Woman's Institute Bishop Wright W. Vanaickle Campbellville Mra. Nesbit F. Anderson N. Lambert Gillott Dublin Woman's Institute Mra Nelson McLaughlin Mra. Near TNS Steouony OY G. Somerville N. Anderson C. Akins Wm. Bracken Alex. Near Webster Mars. G. Robertson W. Watkins Mirs. McIntyre Wm. McClaughlin Tuck Vandooasa Storey McGregor Somerville Near McIntyre Vandoosen Auditore Harber Mr. Somerville CG. Robertson Askiatant Piahist WcDougall Wm. Frank Wm. McGlaugh- UN Edith Nellis Charlie Roche Donald van Goosen Hasteas Larich Bannockburn Women's Institute Ray McKeown Wiley W.hayding R. Mcleown 8. Morrison Misa Margaret Brown Piantat PF. Cole Agshan Mias Laura” Miller Miag Edna Russell Miasea Margaret Young Laura Miller Robi. Kerr Mize J. McDonald Annie Cree Drools W. Harding Bwackhamer M. Young Mrs. Harding Margaret Brown

Obituary for Mrs Duncan MacMurchy of Dresden and Brampton

Mrs Duncan MacMurchy a native of Ballinafad died Saturday at her son Norman’s Brampton home aged 87. Eldest of eight she was daughter of Geo Anthony born at Ballinafad and lived near Churchill over thirty years. Her husband Duncan died in 1916 and two siblings predeceased her. she leaves sons Dr John MacMurchy Dresden and Norman Brampton. Funeral Tuesday at Norman MacMurchy’s home conducted by Rev W K Hager and Rev PF Andersom, interment at Palrivew Cemetery Acton.

Dallimafad Duncan MacMurchy Norman Brampton Sho Geo. Anthony Ballinafad Churchill Martin John Lily John MacMurchy Dresden Norman MacMurchy W. K. Hager Toronto PF. R. Andersom Palrivew Cemetery Acton John A. MacMurchy Robt J. Waldie Adggeph Guelph Mr. Waldie Georgetown Enquesing Robert John Waldie Alexander Walatemtxid Waldie Hey Mary Laugheed Wm. Robertson H. L Bennie Daviison Iterment Fairview Cemetery George Joseph James Mulholland Duncan McDougall George Somerville J. B. Mackenzie

Empire Day Concert A Splendid Town Hall Event

Standing room only marked the Empire Day concert held last Thursday in the Town Hall. Sponsored by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LO.D.E. and presented by Public School pupils, the program featured choirs, solos, tap dancing, and a light pantomime with widespread praise for staff and scholars.

Duke of Devonshire Lo.d.e Land O' Mine J. M. McDonald Lorraine Pallant Charlie Allan Oradle Mira fHunt Mra Gawiy Miss Hunt Mary R. Moore Betty Gideon Joyce Dessureault Betty Gibson Mary Marsao Sam Brunelli Gordon Gibbina John McHugh Duke of Devons Jimmie McGilloway Miss McMiludn Wited Duval Dolores Lappin Mias An Page Pive

Old Pictures and Scores From Acton Baseball History

Courtesy of ball players from decades past the article presents photos of Acton championship teams from 1902 and 1964 and excerpts from the 1904 season. It lists lineups for May 21 1904 and July 18 1904 games, notes a 7 3 Acton win and a 2 0 Galt win, and mentions a September 11 3 Berlin victory with evolving lineups. It also catalogs pitchers used that year including Organ Hynda Lanson Bennett Stevens Hickey Green and others.

Acton Guelph Gait Berlin Waterloo Preaton Beattie N. Ryder Wallace Tripp BE Ryder Weldon Organ Oram H . If Wcere Galt Beattle Ryder McDonald Denis McIntosh Stevens E. Ryder Green Hickey Wilds Hynda Lanson Bennett

Father passes after long illness in Acton area

Dear Editor recounts the death of a father after February 1 illness and May 8 440 pm passing at Okotoks. He underwent major surgery in Calgary General Hospital earlier with blood transfusions from Crescent Heights United Church members. Funeral held at Okotoks cemetery with clergy Rev Pocock Rev Horricka and Rev Kirk.

Calgary General Hospital Crescent Heights United Church Methodist Church Acton Tusk Acton Farr Paras Alexander Okotoko C. BE. A. Pocock United Church H. M. Horricka

Acton Scout Jamboree Claims County's Largest Event

The Acton Troop hosted the fourth annual Bannockburn Jamboree attracting more than 100 more registrations than prior years. Scouts visited Beardmore Plant and Mason Knitting, joined contests led by Major McManus, and Acton won the Shield for the year. The three day event included a big campfire at the Arena with Scout Commissioner George Elliott presiding.

Ray Acout Halton Acton Acton Park Scouta Mach Beardmore Mason Knitling Y.M.C.A J. A. Chapman H.betta Galt Toronto Rd Mimico Pergus Kim I. Gowland Milton Romphi K. Kettlewell Ard Mimico G. Gibson Weston B. Herman Ird Mimico M. Wallace T. Kennedy J. van Goosen G. Wood Irda Mimico Dirk van Goozen Mimico Oakville Morse Palermo Fergus Pireman Beinta Éth Galt Guelph Oshawa Waterdown Ota George Elliott

Musical program and social evening at Actondale UFYO

A May 6 meeting of Aquondale UF YPO, led by President Harry Smethurst, featured a varied program. Leonard Tubman chaired the event as Jack Cooke played violin, Howard Gwatter recited, Helen McGowan and Helen Meredith performed, Dot Church delivered a humorous monologue, Jim McIntyre led dancing with Lorena Locker at the piano, and Arthur McKeown gave a humorous recitation. After the National Anthem, lunch and dancing followed.

Aquondale UF. Y.P.O Wea Lome S&c Harry Smethurst Leonard Tubman Aalow Jack Cooke Howard Gwjtter Helen McGowan Helen Meredith Dot Church Jim McIntyre Lorena Locker Arthur McKeown

Prize Winners at First Cub Hobby Exhibit

The Wolf Cub Pack held a hobby exhibition in the Parish Hall during the Boout Jamboree. Entries spanned five classes and were crafted by the boys. Winners included categories in collections, models and art with names such as Bill Vincent, George Musselle, Pred Crewson, Lloyd Robinson, and George Johnson among the top placers.

Acton Bird’ House Fred Crewson George Musselle Lloyd Robinson Bill Vincent Pyre Somerville Kghting George Johnson Pred Crewson John Agar Pyfe Somerville Cooking O' Cake Bhi Vincent Candy Ryfe Somerville Bul Vincent

Ottawa executive honored with Silver Buffalo award

John A tiles of Ottawa Chief Executive Commissioner of the Canadian Boy Scouts Association received the Silver Buffalo for distinguished service to boyhood at the National Scout Council meeting in Cleveland.

John A.tiles Ottawa Canadian Boy Scouts’ Association National Scout Council Cleveland

Acton Woman's Institute June Meeting Announced

The June meeting of the Acton Woman's Institute is set for June 2 at 2.30 PM at Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon’s. Miss Bennett of Georgetown will speak. Georgetown Legion schedules a Monster Field Day and Zone Rally on July 1. Veterans softball and children's races accompany evening activities with a big bingo on June 30 at 6:30 PM. Guelph Legion Bugle Band and Pipe Band are listed among participants.

Acton Woman's Institute Hugh McCutcheon Miss Bennett Georgetown Georgetown Legion Guelph Legion Bugis

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