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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
9
The Canadian government has erected a soldier’s monument over the grave of Sergt. W. J. Stuckey, interred in Fairview Cemetery. The stone is neat and suitably marks the grave.
At the Public Utilities Commission meeting presided by L. G. King R. J. Kerr and Reeve E. Thetford a motion instructed paying several accounts including H N Farmer Sangamo Rose and O Hearn McDonald Electric and others totaling 228 50 The secretary was ordered to transfer 1000 from Waterworks to General Account and the superintendent to obtain transformers for Y M C A service Lighting fixtures for new offices were discussed for later decision A welfare board letter from Acton thanked Miss Speight secretary for handling welfare work
Neighbors gather Tuesday to bid farewell as Mrs John Mann and Miss Helena depart for Acton. They receive a silver tea service and butter dish with an address praising their lifelong residence and kindness. The social program features singing readings and presentations by local families.
The Fifth Girls Conference of Halton District Women's Institute met in Milton with District President Mrs. Gowdy presiding. Miss Florence Eadie urged health as the base for beauty and good temperament, while Miss Eva Chisholm spoke on a Chicago trip in 1933. The afternoon featured inspiring talks, musical numbers, and a focus on intellectual interests for young girls.
George Herbert Tyndall, 80, longtime MacLean Publications executive, was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in his car behind his garage. Born in Everton, Wellington County, he rose through Guelph and Moose Jaw to Regina before returning to Toronto in 1917 to lead advertising for MacLean’s Magazine and Chatelaine. He chaired industry groups, served in multiple clubs, and is survived by his wife Kathleen P. Tyndall, his mother, and four Toronto sisters.
Towns share rumors as Oakville prepares for Senior A hockey and Acton eyes an intermediate entry. Last season players move between Fergus Guelph and other centers while Georgetown Milton prospects contemplate joining Acton. Decisions hinge on the upcoming hockey meeting.
President J M McDonald presided as officers were elected including Dr. E J Nelson as president and W D Talbot as first vice president. A decision was made to enter an intermediate hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association with training starting immediately and a committee to organize a minstrel show for club funds.
Police recall a man acting suspiciously in a bank who shot two cashiers and wounded the manager before fleeing. Detective reports indicate the assailant exited the scene shortly after the incident.
Brickwork on the Y M C A building finished after brief rain delays. Roof sheeting nearly done, girders in place, and wiring advanced on both floors. Basement work and boiler installation progress as modern heating and floodlighting features are planned.
The October meeting of the John Milton Chapter I O D E at Mrs. Gowland’s home featured Miss Mabel Stockley, a leading Canadian advertising woman, discussing advertising’s impact on daily life. She traced advertising from ancient notices to modern printing and noted its role in funding publications and protecting the public from misleading ads. Music and refreshments followed the talk.
A Brampton coroner's jury finds six year old Helen Bonner died in an unavoidable accident after being struck by a car driven by Harold E. Tyler. The incident occurred October 3 as Peters of Norval gave school children a lift. the girl was let out near her home and died from skull fracture and neck injuries. Typer and witnesses disputed timing and sightlines, but the jury found no blame attached to Peters Tyler or Reginald Rumsey of Toronto.
Acton reports steady recovery for William Buchanan son of Andy Buchanan after a gun accident last week. The Post Office and Customs Office in Acton undergo re decoration and painting brightening the Government Building. Brampton Fair cuts prize winnings 25 percent to ease finances amid lower gate receipts and higher taxes. Oakville factory building sold to Chase Medicine Company of Toronto with expansion plans and staff relocation. No agricultural course held in Oakville. discussions continue for potential winter 1935-36 schools in agriculture and home economics.
The Acton parish held a Hallowe en Social with Limehouse Orchestra. Prizes were awarded for Best Dressed Lady Flora Sayers Best Dressed Gent Mr Fred Anthony Best Dressed Child Jackie Stewart. A later Knox Young People Guild event featured ghostly costumes and prizes for Best Hallowe en Costume Mrs Brownlow and Ted Hansen Best Character Costume Ted Russell Best Dressed Couple Mrs H Main and Mrs F Blow.
Notices detail pricing and formatting for event announcements under the heading Coming Events. The policy states 10 cents per line with a minimum charge, covering meetings concerts and other events.
Anniversary services to be held at Ballinafad United Church on Sunday November 4 with Rev McGowan or Bronte as speaker at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. Milton Male Quartette provides special music. Monday evening features a 9 Fowl Supper at the former Methodist Church from 6 00 to 8 00 with a follow up program. Admission 36c for adults and 20c for children. All are welcome.
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