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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 24, 1938

Page

8

Short Courses Opened in Acton Attract Large Attendance

Classes in Elementary Agriculture and Home Economics opened at the Parish Hall with 30 young Indies and 38 young men attending the first day. Principal J B Whitelock introduced staff as Acton and Halton officials offered welcomes. Courses run weekdays nine to four with a Christmas break from December 17 to January 2.

Turaday Courant J. B. Whitelock Pariah Hall Knox Sunday Gd. A. Dills Tite Parr Paras Christman J. A. Berry Rutherglen H. V. Binkley Hamilton Couras M. E. Wallace Toronto Ina E. Puffer Home Economica Couras Grace Hamilton Milas Lilian G. Howell Canisville Lionel Stephenson O.A.C Guelph J. Horace Bhaw Hespeler E C. Stillwell O.ac Quelph F. N. Marcel John F Clark I. C. Marritt J C. Adams New Toront David Smith Barric

Deer Killed When Hit by Car in Nassagaweya

Mr Reg Wilbon on Guelph Road Sunday evening struck a young deer that leapt into the path of his car. The impact instantly killed the animal and damaged the headlight and grille. The driver remained uninjured and a game warden collected the carcass.

Reg. Wilbon Guelph Ue Rand Wilson Bues

Dr A J Vining Featured Speaker At Union Services

Special evangelistic services have been conducted nightly at the Baptist Church with acclaimed gospel messages. Next week the United and Baptist congregations plan combined services in the United Church each evening led by Rev Dr A J Vining.

A.J. Vining Union Services Baptist Church United Baptist Ue United Church A J. Vining

New YMCA Supervisor To Take Charge Of Buildings

At a recent meeting the actan V3 CcoAY board announced that the new YMCA supervisor will oversee building operations and serve as caretaker. Mr R Po Waters will begin duties December 1 and move into quarters in the Y building to lead activities and supervise staff.

Actan Jones R Po YAPCA Watson Ahap Dy Jonesy Loandon

Church Official Dead in Toronto at 69

Rev. Canon Sydney Gould longtime General Secretary of the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada died in Toronto in his 70th year. He held B A MD DD and DCL degrees and served as a noted church leader.

Canon Sydney Gould The Misionary Society Church of England Canada Toronto

Canadian Ceramics Plant Moves to Acton for Local Clay

The Canadian Ceramica plant in Acton, formerly in the Acton Machine Co building now owned by the Canadian Centnican Co, received a shipment of clay from Saskatchewan last week. The factory has begun producing crucibles locally, replacing imported versions and claiming superior quality.

Canadian Ceramica Actan Ubin Actan Machine Co Toronto Saskatchewan C HM Hackson Acton Machine Co Canadien Centnican Co Maade Canada

Soybeans Yield 40 Bushels Per Acre at Erin

Report from Erin notes a pupil, Smith Griffin, achieving a remarkable 40 bushels per acre yield. The event involved selection of seed, careful field preparation, and a showing at the Winter Prize event, with participants from nearby towns and schools observing the demonstration.

Erin Smith Griffin Pawnahip Erin Wien Smith Paar du Ohio Department of Agricultun Caritlin Aetor Canada

Badminton Club Elects Officers and Visits Planned

The Badminton Club elects officers led by Vice President Mrs Chas Kirkiness and Secretary Calin McNauab with committee members Jeanie Coles Helen Mouanes and others. Visitors are expected soon and a meeting is set for November 24 1905.

Acton Peeteueth Tb Ud Aed Vera Auding Fran Tomante Wil Tibet

Hand Made Tray Shown At Local YMCA Event

A hand made tray was presented to Acton YALC IA and another tray to Acton YMCC A tray features birch plywood a YMCA triangle badge and the inscription Acton YAIC A This. The trays are to be used in YMCA activities and will be on display in Town Pace Passs window for a day or so.

Ruchant Hardis Harre Sadaway YMCA Acton Yaic Harm

Subway Opens on Seventh Line in Oakville Ceremony

The $100,000 subway on Oakville's Seventh Line opened Tuesday with Mayor George B. Jacobs and CN R Central Region GM L C Bond officiating. Built by King Paving Co on reinforced concrete, the project aims to improve grade separation. Bond and Jacobs led ribbon cutting and the first ride through the structure. Officials from Township, County, and Provincial Government attended the ceremony.

Rocktenta Oakville George B. Jacobs L. C. Bond Central Region C.N.R King Paving Company Bond Maye Jacobs Mecuteheon Acton Wie

Manchester winner named in weekly poetry contest

The week’s unsaver contest drew entries from Acton and scattered towns. The city Manchester was the biggest unfound choice by readers and Mrs Kat Savage of Acton won the award.

Fures Acton Manchester Savage

Two Drownings During Weekend Camping Trip

Mr and Mrs C of Merlann Muthenon were involved when Mr Gro Wilson was attacked during a weekend outing. Mr McLean won with Mr Erwin Wilaan on the trip that ended in two drownings. No search had been started for Erwin Wilaan’s body and he has been missing since October.

Mra C Merlann Muthenon Gro Wilson McLean Erwin Wilaan Tbe Haedy Mua Tin

Just Around The Corner Hockey Prospects and Schedules

Local hockey season preview notes junior and intermediate teams face rough prospects this year. Acton clubs prepare for early entries while plans for schedule openings and fan interest are discussed amid team hopes and junior eligibility.

Acton

County Council Urged to Restore Railway Service

County council debates restoration of railway service at the court house peninsula. Meeting highlights include a push to revert to the previous agreement with the Railway Company, calls from members for action, and a report on the contentious restoration plan with governors and committees continuing discussions as page continues.

County Council Hulton Coun Akon Court House Miltag Tuenday Bowie Meray Ueo Mesibera Tye Lae Gladding Achar Ratway

West Halton Peel Settlers Reunion Report Text

A fragmented account recalls a reunion of Halton and Peel Settlers in West Halton. The text notes discussions about local population, land, and leading figures, with several names and places scattered through unclear passages.

Halton Peel West

Fragments of an Uneven News Note

A scrambled OCR item mentions a transit event and a vehicle theme with phrases about trains and jeeps, but the readable facts are limited. The text names no clear people, places, dates, or organizations to establish a concrete news item from the fragment.

Liberals of Malton Fleet Officers for the County

Community notes outline the Liberals of Malton appointing county officers after extensive discussions. The text references local leadership roles and party organization within Malton and nearby areas, mentioning campaign activity and event notes.

Liberals Malton

Timely Topic and Mercy Colest Court Note

Fragmented text references mercy, uncleared names, and a court or topic discussing youths. Mentions George Bet e and Lerma Luckey. Lacks clear events or dates but implies a legal or civic topic tied to a mercy or pardon context.

Tae Casueta A Lerma Luckey Paie Cwisy Geeners Ul Beers Becera Mercy Colest George Bete

Mill Street Hydro Load Causes Large Power Demand Rise

A city utility reports a substantial increase in demand on Mill Street hydro service. The record cites multiple suppliers and public works teams coordinating to manage the expanded load and ensure reliability across districts.

Mill Street

Wellington County Championship in Judging Catile

The entry presents a garbled report on a Wellington County judging event with unclear names and places. Readable phrases reference a county championship and awards, but specific participants or outcomes are not discernible. The fragmentary text suggests a formal judging competition and provincial links but lacks verifiable details.

Wellington Catile

Unclear OCR fragment hints at event with dates and names

Fragmentary text references a meeting or event with names and dates. Details are obscured by garbled OCR, but mentions individuals and a schedule around a late 21st month and a 23-3 mark.

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