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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
7
Councillors met with Reeve McCutcheon presiding as Edward Ryder was appointed Arena Secretary-Treasurer for 1939 40 at 10 dollars weekly under the Rink Committee. Budget notes approve payments to Brown's Transport and others. Harrop reports tax arrears seizures. fire mask canisters requested.
On Sunday Mr and Mrs George Soper Sr observed their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. They were married at Rockwood by Rev W W Sparling. Family members gathered, including Jas Livingstone Melvin Soper and George Soper Jr. Soper remains active with a garden and enjoys daily town life as friends from Acton and area extend congratulations.
A mid month meeting of Lakeside Chapter TQ was held at Miss Emily Young home. Members distributed yarn and submitted finished garments showing active Red Cross work. Plans were made for the Christmas event in December. Group Five served a fine supper concluding the evening.
On Thursday evening Acton's young Pronle of St. Joseph s Church were entertained by Oustic and Rockwood. Yather Kehoe of Rockwood was master of ceremonies and directed the two plays opening the program. McBride praised the performers and Guido Palen of Guelph provided accordion music for dancing. The program ended with a sing song and lunch.
The ninety-sixth anniversary of the Acton Baptist Church drew a larger gathering with Rev. J. C Williamson of Preston as guest speaker. He preached on The Communion of Gethsemane using Mark 14 37, urging prayer, faith, and reliance on God amid human frailty and need, and noting God’s constant presence.
Halton teachers honored Miss Bennett with a home gathering on Friday evening November 17 hosted by Misa Isabel Anderson. Guests enjoyed prizes and a delicious lunch then Miss Forster presented a leather handbag in appreciation of Bennetts contributions to Halton County education.
Esquesing Township Council held a November meeting with Reeve N A Robinson presiding. The council approved paying relief accounts of 213.91 dollars and road funds of 2669.57 dollars. The treasurer was authorized to accept a reduced Alberta Bond interest rate of 22.50 on the October 1 1930 bond as part of Railway Bonus Fund. Grants to agricultural societies and insurance premiums were discussed before adjourning to December 16.
A green tint News Press edition promotes Christmas shopping with 26 shopping days left before the holiday. Local merchants offer messages on where to shop and what stocks are in as Christmas stocks arrive and are advertised.
Items are designated to stretch budgets so shoppers can profit from early Christmas deals and save money now.
The Force Bowling Team opened the second series of the Guelph Commercial League with a 4-3 victory over Capital Garage. Force Electric totals were 1082 1067 919 and 3068 for 4 points, while Capital Garage posted 1034 1059 1074 and 3167 for 3 points. Wishing Well led locals with 7 points and Kloepfer Coal had 5 points after the opening night. Jack Morton led Force with a 328 single and 705 triple. Jim Adamson had 643.
The Band of the Lorne Scots will present a concert at the Town Hall on Sunday evening to aid the Acton and District Red Cross Society. A community singing segment will be featured, with Bandmaster Williams performing several comic songs. A collection will be taken for the local Red Cross funds.
Ralph McKeown of Erin won the grand prize a registered Holstein calf two months old at the Livestock Judging Competition held at the O A C Guelph. The event was sponsored by Wellington County School Fairs Association with donors Gale and Townsend.
At a Young People's meeting a debate on whether the United States should remain neutral was held. The negative side led by Donalda McPhail and Frances Dills won the judges’ decision. Performances included piano solo by H Freuler and vocal acts by Mabel Harris and Dorothy Kitching with Grenville Masales. group games closed the event.
Halton County Council meeting at Milton honors the House of Refuge committee actions and the grand jury report on county buildings. Agricultural Representative Whitelock urges stronger council support for farming, noting farmers face price uncertainty and high living costs. Council votes of confidence praise Whitelock and discusses two year terms amid committee reports.
Acton and district volunteers press to raise 3000 for the Red Cross with 1401.38 in cash and 181.25 in pledges reported so far. Rural areas and adjacent townships have not yet submitted returns. Oakville and Burlington report substantial progress. Acton urged to boost donations to top the quota.
E T Thetford is appointed Clerk and Bailiff of the Fourth Division Court in Halton County replacing the late James R Ramshaw. A former Municipal Council member and Public Utilities Commissioner, he previously served as an agent for the Toronto Suburban Electric Railway in Acton.
The Knox Young People held a Monday meeting with Mr. Wm Burton presenting Scotland trip photographs and a talk. Miss Flora Sayers read Miss Maloney's Toothache, Mr Wherlin sang two Scottish songs, and Mrs Robertson of Dublin played two piano solos. Miss Emily Young chaired the service committee and the evening closed with games.
The Erin Township Municipal Council, meeting at Hillsburg on November 15, approved By-law 12 authorizing changes to the Municipal Telephone System and its temporary financing. By-law 13 set nomination and polling details with nominations on Friday November 24 and elections possible the first Monday in December. Council scheduled a December 15 meeting at 10 a.m.
The Junior Farmers Club met at Lorne School last Thursday with President Howard Switzer in the chair. After a lengthy discussion the club voted to rename from UFYPDC to Junior Partners. The program featured solos by Jim McIntyre, songs by Ted Anderson, a travel description by Margaret Kay, a whistling quartet, and other musical numbers. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and social time.
At a Public Utilities Commission meeting Commissioner Hansen and Reeve Mc Cutcheon were present. The Hydro power account shows an added charge of 23.98 for Fall Fall, explained as double payment under a ruling with the Ontario Commission and the Department of Agriculture. The secretary was told to pay various accounts including Bell Telephone 5.17 and Northern Electric supplies plus 2,630.17 in arrears. Old copper wire will be stored for now and the spring bump is prepared for winter use.
As the season nears, interest in hockey rises with new clubs joining the OH A lineup. Parry Sound Intermediate B and Junior C, Port Elgin Junior C, Listowel Intermediate B, Hamilton Consol Photos, Niagara Falls Industrial League, Orillia Junior C and Intermediate B, Perth Regiment join. Executive approvals also list transfers for Orillia and Seaforth teams, naming Arnold Smith Jack Williams Cliff Chambers Albert J McFadden and Ralph McFadden as moves.
Several upcoming gatherings are listed including Greenock School Christmas Concert on December 19 and Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday School Christmas entertainment on December 20. Also scheduled are a Council Chamber curling club meeting tonight at 3 30, a supper meeting on December 4 with speaker Nelson McKeown of Torito, Young Women circle tea, and Willis Tipping and His Cascade Music with Marion Bell at the Tennis and Bowling Club dance on November 29.
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