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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
5
Numerous residents from Toronto Guelph and Acton spent weekends and holidays visiting family and friends. Highlights include engagements announced in Acton families and weekend visits by Misters Soper Landsborough and Brown, with many relatives pictured at homes in Rockwood Georgetown and London.
County winners for Mealth Books and Posters in the W C T U Contest have been announced with Acton school selections including Annie Mologle Dorothy Bay lie Marlon Gerard Pearl Watson Tori Watson Olyy Dyriw and Anniy Munshi.
Tenders for coal and coke for the Dominion Buildings across Ontario are invited. Tenders must be received by 18 o’clock noon on Monday June 15 1936. Forms and conditions available from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa and Supervising Architect Toronto. A security deposit of up to 10 percent may be required to ensure contract fulfillment. By order J WM SOMERVILLE May 1st 1936.
John Moffat of Brantford Township died at his home of a heart attack at 73. A former city Alderman in 1908-9 he owned the Moffat Block and began farming seventeen years ago. Born in Nassagu weyn, Hallow County he moved to Brantford early in life and joined Zion United Church. He was active in Woodmen of the World and Chosen Friends. Surviving are his widow. two sons J K Moffat of Toronto and W Moffat of Brantford Township. two daughters Mrs H Cook of Nashville Michigan and Miss Elia Moffat, superintendent of the Galt Hospital. two sisters Mrs Mary Hart of Cincinnati Ohio and Mrs G J Worthington of Dundas.
Fire Chief Sidney Oram dies at 56 in St. Catharines Hospital after treatment in Toronto. Funeral held in St. Catharines with cremation or interment at Victoria Lawn. Acton memory notes include Mary Elizabeth Lambert Bennett, Mrs. Bennett, and Dr. E. Milton Morrow. The Acton school program featured Gordon Gibbons winning the Mary R. Moore prize, a Duke of Devonshire ceremony, and WC.T.U. prize awards with multiple pupils cited.
A fragment discusses true happiness as freedom from perturbation and detachment from anxious hopes or fears. It urges understanding one’s relation to God and man and finding contentment in the present with what is abundantly sufficient, emphasizing that he who has everything needs nothing.
The readable fragments describe a character referred to as a hero and a heroine who works in a laundry with her mother. The text suggests themes of cleanliness and social roles but lacks clear events, names, or a formal narrative.
The Dublin Literary Society opened its summer gatherings with a May 22 program in the school. Empire Day items included readings by Miss Young and Mr. Marshall, choruses by Dublin School, a pageant by the Dublin School, and a Queen Dances scene with Dorothy Steele as queen. The event closed with luncheon, dancing, and social time.
Russell Wessenger, 231, escaped from Wellington County jail for a second time in just over a month. While playing ball in the yard he used three tall window bars to reach the roof then descended with help from a clothesline. He had previously eluded police and stolen cars during prior escapes.
The official opening on Tuesday evening drew good attendance with Acton Citizens’ Hand present. A shower halted the fine proceedings, but a social line with lunch at the club rooms was enjoyed.
The fragment notes that sneezing carried omens in noon to midnight beliefs and cites Aristotle on sneezing as ill omens. It references various ancient peoples and mentions nations like Russia, France, and the United States in broader literary contexts.
Acton opened unevenly as Georgetown posted a 13-7 win over Brampton on Saturday. Next weekend Acton and Georgetown collide in Brampton while Milton visits. Night games begin June 10 with Acton at home only. A team photo, window display, and ballgame delays are noted as season begins.
Acton troops attended the Milton Jamboree over the weekend. The 70th Toronto team won every knot contest, while Josh Toronto Troop took first place in overall scoring and Toronto cloth Troop placed close second. Acton Scouts earned praise for effort and sportsmanship. Camp Chief Dean Wilks and Milton Committee were commended for a successful event.
George E Hudson publisher of the Hespeler Werald for eighteen years died at his home in Hespeler aged 51 after a five month illness. Born in Walkerton in 1878 he taught school before entering newspapers. He edited the Walkerton Telescope and Wolstein Leader before purchasing the Express in 1911 and later Cayuga advocacy. He edited the Hespeler Merald from 1918 and married E L Coates in 1911. He leaves wife two sons Edgar and Ross and daughter Ruth, plus siblings and church and civic roles in Hespeler.
Marold L. Edwards and M. G. Brown, both from Taranto, escaped with minor cuts after their eastbound car fell 20 feet into a ravine on Lakespore Highway near Clarkson early Monday. The vehicle struck a westbound car driven by D Banuto G Oliviert, who and other occupants escaped injury as the Edwards car plunged through a guardrail.
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