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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 05, 1936

Page

7

Honor Roll of October Public School Students

The list records student names and scores by class and teacher across multiple grades. Higher totals appear for Senior and Junior groups with teachers noted, including M. Z. Bennett and D. Polster.

Erin School September and October Report Summary

The record lists students and staff in the Erin Cedarvale area with names and ages including Walter Smart 63 and Arthur Saunders 7060 plus absent notices. It shows various readings or scores and notes teachers Marjorie E Thomson and mentions honors and absences.

Erin Cedarvale Walter Smart W—Ftoru Sim Hangers Collin McCallur Arthur Saunders Elizabetht Jim Smith Griffin Wire-Beth Harding Darts” Keeler Je. WY Gordon Motz Mabel Wardy Ronald Saunders Hillie Sly Beth McCallum Archie Cunningham Thelma Wards Elmeda Shu Adeline Cunningham Roy Harding Joycee Leitch Bert Cunningham Mervyn Rotz Pr—Wolkla Mulder Calvin Leitch Melvin Cunningham Norman Rotz

Erin School October Report Card for S S No 10

The October school report for S S No 10 Erin lists students and marks for Jr. IV. names include Uelen McEachern Charlie Thompson Rhea Burgens Frank Thompson Charles Burgess Sidney Spear Margaret Thompson Isabell Henderson Jean McDonald Clara Swackhammer Leonard Thompson Lila Spear Donnie McIntyre Delbert Cole Eileen McDonald Sadie McIntyre Fraser McDonald Teddy Cole and notes absences for four exams. Teaches L. Jean Akitt.

S. S. No.10 Erin Uelen McEachern Charlie Thompson Rhea Burgens Frank Thompson Charles Burgess Bred Spear W—Mank Burgess Sidney Spear Margaret Thompson Isabell Henderson Jean McDonald Clara Swackhammer Leonard Thompson T—Lila Spear Donnie McIntyre Delbert Cole Eileen McDonald Sadie MccIntyre Fraser McDonald Teddy Cole

Duke of Devonshire Chapter Y.C.C.E. Meets on Funds Sale Plans

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter Y.C.C.E. held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at Mrs. PL A. Loith’s home with Regent Sin. Bsvlow presiding. Mrs A. H. Bishop gave a vocal solo and Mrs PW Bearen delivered an historical reading on King Edward III. Hostesses served refreshments.

Duke of Devonshire Y.C.C.E PL A. Loith Sin. Bsvlow A. H. Bishop PW. Bearen Edward III

Guelph Club Beats Acton In Open Badminton Match

The Acton Badminton Club hosted the Guelph Racquet Club for their first tournament. Guelph triumphed with a total score of 250 to 187, across ladies doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles with multiple close games.

Acton Guelph Q. Butler D. Butler Ig. Emery M. Chalmers L. B. Warton G. Michle Vv. Rumsey Chalmers B. Redmond J. Savile Dr. Pearen A. Chalmers J. Eccles

Three Year Old Bernice Kerr to Walk Again

Three year old Bernice Kerr of Roewood will walk again after doctors at Guelph Hospital saved her legs damaged when she stepped into a corn cutter. Surgeons repaired shredded flesh, reset bones, and cast the limbs. X rays show healing and no limp. The Kerr family lives with parents Mr and Mrs J A Kerr.

Bernice Kerry Guelph Bernice J. A. Kerr Roewood

Annual Inspection of Lorne Rifles Ends With Amalgamation Hint

More than 300 officers and ranks gathered in Trafalgar Park as Brig. Elking inspected the Lorne Rifles Scottish unit from Burlington Georgetown Acton and Oak. The exercise included tactics at Hugh Wilson farm with red and blue detachments and a smoke screen. Col Louis Keene commanded the operation and plans, while Major A Heaumont led Redland troops. Afterward Col and Mrs Keeffe hosted General Elkins and officers at the Armory dance with prizes awarded to Acton recruits.

Qakville Lorne Rifles Burlington Georgetown Acton Oakvie W. W. P. Elking O.C Military District No. 2 Hugh Wilson Ah Rcace Flrat Louis Keene Lorne Rifle Snnton County Peel and Dufferin Regiment Ine Ottawin Trafalgar Park Elxin Wilson Farm Artiller Loui Keene A. Heaumont Redland Cate Cpl Swanson

Nassagaweya Clerk Resigns After 52 Years Service

Nassagaweya Council member John Marshall resigns as township clerk after a 52 year association with municipal affairs. He held roles as Councillor Deputy Reeve Reeve Auditor and Clerk with 15 12 and 25 years in those posts respectively. Council and officials express regret and wish him a happy retirement.

Nassagaweya John Marshall Marshall Nussagaweya Maurshall George Finney

Urge Highway Connection At Milton Meeting

At a Milton meeting of the Walton County Liberal-Progressive Executive last Friday plans were made for the annual banquet at the Fig and Whistle Inn in Bronte. About three hundred are expected to attend. A unanimous resolution praised Premier Hepburn and Ontario Government progress and a balanced budget. Another resolution urged the Department of Highways to connect the second line between Acton and Milton and join No 25 and No 7 highways by paving the strip, with work hoped to start by summer 1937.

Milton Walton County Liberal- Progressive Bronte Mitchell Hepburn Ontario Department of Wighways Acton Millon

White Gloves Presented at Halton Fall Assizes

Halton County Fall Assizes opened in Milton with Justice Chevrier presiding and no criminal cases. Bertram Brasil Lamb of Oshawa granted a divorce from Cora Irene Lamb formerly of Campbellville, co-respondent Wilson Henry Clark. Dr John Fleming of Toronto suing the Provincial Highway Department and Halton County for 1500 dollars for an automobile accident on the Middle Road Trafalgar on January 1 1936.

Halton County Milton Justice Chevrier Bertram Brasil Lamb Oshawa Cora Irene Lamb Campbellville Wilson Henry Clark John Mr. Fleming Toronto Provincial Highway Department County of Halton Middle Road Trafidgar

Poppy Day Pays Tribute To Canadian Veterans

Canadians prepare for November 11 with the Poppy Fund appeal to honor war dead and support living veterans. The Canadian Legion notes wounded survivors need essentials and medical aid, while the British Empire League sells poppies worldwide.

Vimy Ridge Poppy Fund Canadian Legion Canada British Empire Service League British Empire

Watch for the Number week long coupon prize

Acton readers are urged to find a numbered card in Elliott Bros store window and match it with today's Free Press coupon. The holder who brings the coupon and a merchant sales slip wins $2.00 when the number is unsealed at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. The winner is named in next week's issue.

Acton and District Acton Free Press Elliott Bros Mill Street The Free Press Free Press Office Acton Free Press. c

Changes to Music Festival program announced

At a Malton Music Festival Association meeting held at the president’s home Mrs. G. C. Atkins, reports were favorable. Three new rural schools join this year, new class changes aim to boost interest, junior solos replaced by kindergarten singing games, new urban dramatization for Grades 5 and 6, and a high school girls choir added. Dates tentatively set for April 29 23 and 24 with next venue to be decided.

Malton Music Festival Association G. C. Atkins Mertoyi Yooms Yulon Ao Hivh Munsle Thin County

Sale of Shorthorns in Toronto Auctions

Dr Campbell and Sons of Moffat purchased the show helper Flower Girl for $500 from T. A. Rivell’s herd at a Toronto Shorthorns sale. A group of registered Shorthorns from King Edward's Alberta ranch also sold at the same event.

DR. Campbell and Sons Moffat Helfer T. A. Rivell Toronto King Edward Alberta

Local Play The Rugged Truth Impresses Acton Crowd

A good crowd saw the first evening of the local play The Rugged Truth in Town Hall Nall. Acton Tennis Club arranged the event with outline by secretary WR Battye and music by Acton Concert Orchestra under CW Mason. The farce ends happily with marriages and restored finances as the cast misleads and resolves through a magical mat.

Nall Acton Tennis Club WR. Battye Joe Mursh Jack Reid Uneir Frances Hurst Hac P Charles Kirkness Marguerite Ryder Lig Chas. Kirkness Gordon Cook Flora Sayers Laura McMullen Jack McGeadle Liz Acton Concert Orchestra CW. Mason

Irene Leslie to Represent Halton County at Meeting

Iréne Leslie chosen to represent Halton County at a Malton Education Association gathering held in Milton on October 20. The event featured talks on school governance and music education, with five contestants in a public speaking contest and plans for a March 4 1937 meeting in Milton.

Halton Educational Association Wyolthy Malton Educational Association Milton Ife G. Roy Fenwick Naste Mills Irene Sealle Acton

Damages Awarded in Acton Motorcycle Collision Case

In Guelph on Tuesday Justice C P McTajne awarded $2,500 to John Wurst and Mrs Helen Burna in their suit against Chas Vrankin for injuries from a motorcycle and Franklin's automobile collision on MUN Street Acton July 1 2005. Hurst dislocated hip and other injuries. Burns compound leg fracture and prolonged hospitalization may render she unable to stand. both lost jobs during recovery. Mrs Burns received $1,000 and Wurst $700.

Justice C. P. McTajne Guelph John Wurst Helen Burna Chas. Vrankin Acton Franklin Mun Street Hurst Burns Helen Hillman Soneen Cramer Wurst

Regular meeting of Lake side LO DE chapter held

The November meeting of the Lake side Chapter LO DE was held Tuesday at Mrs. J J Stewart's home. Two new members Mrs Charles Kirkweas and Sir Wm Rama den signed the book. After business a lunch was served.

Lakeside Lo.de Wood J. J. Stewart Charles Kirkweas Wm. Ramaden

Remembrance Services Planned Across Districts on November 11

Acton and District Legion with clergy plan memorial services at multiple centers. Parades start Wednesday at 10 45 am from the Park led by the Acton City Band to the Soldiers Monument, then a United Church service. Graves to be decorated at Wallview and Dublin Cemeteries. Rockwood holds 2 pm service at the Soldiers Memorial and Presbyterian Church. Nassagaweya's 4 pm service at Sodom Presbyterian Church followed by Soldiers Monument ceremony. Acton Legion to attend all services.

Remembrance Bay Acton District Legion Torhabe Leggionnaires Acton Cithway Soldiers’ Monument United Church Wallview Dublin Rockwood Soldiers’ Memorial Nassagaweya Presbyterian Sodom Acton Legion

Acton Driver In Car Accident Involving Harold Deforest

A passenger in a car driven by Harold Deforest Acton collided with a telephone pole on Radfords Street. In Quelph, Mrs Esther Aicrtchelson was seriously hurt after her head struck the windshield, with a severe throat gash.

Harold Deforest Acton Radfords Street Quelph Esther Aicrtchelson

George Footitt Returns Home From Hospital

George Footitt came home to Guelph on Saturday after hospital treatment for a serious hand injury. He lost four fingers on his right hand but is cheerful as the hand heals. He has a thumb and stump remaining and has learned to write with his left hand. He plans a vacation where his sons won’t be a major handicap.

George Footitt Guelph George

YMCA Mens Club to Host Ladies Night Supper with Rev WJ Johnston

The YMC A Mens Club holds a Wednesday supper November 18 with Ladies Night guest Rev W J Johnston of Toronto, a noted Kiwanian and District Governor, expected to deliver an inspirational talk with Irish humor. A Wrestling and Boxing Club for older youths will be discussed at a November 6 meeting at 7 30.

Y.mlc.a W. J. Johnston Toronto Johnston Y.awc.a

Coming Events Announcements in Acton Area

Dublin Wockey Club hosts Euchre and Dance in Acton Town Hall tomorrow night. Virginia Jubilee Singers perform at Acton United Church on Wednesday November ith at 8 00, adults 25 cents, children 10 cents. St Alban s Girls Club offers a sale of homemade crafts and afternoon tea at the Parish Hall Saturday afternoon November 7 at 3 00 p.m. Don t miss the Gram Concert in Town Wall Acton on Wednesday November ath under the auspices of the Ladies Aid and Nolaston Circle of the Maplist Church Adminsian 25.

Dublin Acton Town Hall Virginia St. Alban’s Girls Club Gram Acton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pat Mogith M. Z. Bennett Janier Kathleen Weadge Harold Simpson Robert Loutitt Dora Wood Olga Dyrew Marjorie Nelson D. Polster Evaleen Braida Dora , Weaver Mary Ritchie Dorothy Foolitt Fern Fryer Helen Mann Mr. Ory Janior Pryer May Nicol Victor Masters Roy Wood Jack Mulnprize T. HR. Lamb Fern Veldhuis Anderson Helen Holmes Norma Marzo George Johnson Shirley March Ment Frederick Crowson Fyfe Bomnerville Jack Stewart Dorothy’ S Pallant Earle Johnson Yoan Rumley Aubrey McKinnon Joan Pargeter A. W. MacMillan Jack Kentner Betty Masters Andrew Nicol Dolores Lapplu Jean van Wyck Helen Wall M. B. Young Armand Braida Yvy Cripps Victor Patrick Bille McMillan Wilfred Duval Betty Dennis Jean Massey Alleen McYsane John Barr Y. Bruce Phyllis Robertson Bnewweguaughey Jihmie Dennis Jimmie MacDilloway Harold Urwin Barbara Nelson T. Hunt Eren Marjorie E. Thomson L. Jean Akitt D. E Acton Y G. Michtle M. Dobble D. McPherson G. Sovilly O. Chalmers G. Miche M. Dobbie Viet G. Butler B. Warton Q. Emery Dr. Nelson J. Ecclestone Redmond Pearen YB. Winton Nelson Dr. Buchanan Winton Nassagaweya Council Halton Fall Joan Marshall Nassugaweya Township French Republic Pape Eight Tennis Cloud Iréne Leslie Hartley OELA Association J. M. Dennis Publi M. A. Campbell Halton Association E. Holtby John Smith F. S. Blow J. E. Gamble Nassayaweya Usc
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