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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
9
The Acton Continuation School publishes first term exam results by form. Merit lists show many students with averages from 74 down to the low 20s, with notes on not graded and notations for those receiving special mentions. Principal D. A. MacRae signs off on the list.
The Knox YY. A. held its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday evening. Miss K Eblewurt and Mrs Mualnprim led in prayer after scripture reading. Miss A Brown chaired with Laura Hall assisting. The St Andrew’s night program featured a violin duet by Messrs Holmes and Spielvogel a chorus by the group of young people and a slide talk by Mrs A Meysue on her Scotland trip.
The United Farm Women Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. Weasley Murray's home on Tuesday November 10. Officers for 1937 were elected with Mrs. Story as Honorary President Mrs. McCutcheon as President and Mrs Somerville as 1st Vice President.
The Department of Labour in Ottawa appoints Mr. Justice A McLean, president of the Exchequer Court of Canada, as chairman of a three member conciliation board to investigate railway wage disputes. The board aims to settle a strike threat affecting about 100,000 railway workers as unions demand wage protections amid ongoing rate reductions.
John Waldron a 32 year old Negro orchesimm leader of Guelph was found lying by a ditch on No 7 Highway. A truck driver saw his hat by the roadside and he was taken to General Hospital after an operation for head wounds with bone splinters. Waldron had left home to give a music lesson about seven in the evening prior. A trucker carried him to the Wellington Packers Limited plant.
A misstatement in Taz Fuse Purses claimed J. C. McMillan was jailed on a reckless driving charge. The correction clarifies he was not jailed and the ball was in fall when the incident was described. the publication regrets the error.
The Library Board agreed to donate bound volumes of the Illustrated London News to the High School under the principal's care. Readers welcomed the latest library addition, and Chairman A. T. Brown announced this was Donard’s last 1938 meeting with Reeve Harrison stepping down.
Distress rose in Grand Valley district as Rev. C Graham Jones vanished from his home, was last seen in Orangeville, and later located in Fort Erie. It is believed he suffers amnesia from war injuries. Mrs Jones is treated at Christie Street Hospital in Toronto. He served Nassugaugya Presbyterian Church for years.
Sunday evening saw Georgetown and Acton United Churches swap pastors and choirs. Rev Dr Morrow led the Acton choir in Georgetown, while Rev Overend led in Acton with the Gesown choir. Twenty seven Victo'r virfang Acwon and their anthem Sun of My Soul drew praise, with Marie McDonald as Proist and Made and Miude McDonald performing a duet.
Fragmentary dialogue references unclear items and people with odd phrasing. The lines mention Ped Peomy, a shaving rush, Johnny, and a wooden hofee with a nomen tail, but no coherent event or context is provided.
A special Esquesing Council meeting approved selling part of Lob 11 Concession 11 to Robert Watson estate for 3500.00 with use of the house for as long as the tenant remains. Funds were approved for redemption money to Hunter and Harvey McDowell. The meeting adjourned to December 15 at 10 00 am.
A delivery horse bitten by a dog escaped confinement Monday night near Mill Street causing near misses in heavy traffic. The unharnessed animal dodged cars, crossed Mill Street twice, and crashed into a street area before being stopped a few blocks away. No injuries were reported.
Readers are reminded that letters must reach by Friday noon December 4 to be eligible for a Santa Claus contest. Prizes will be awarded to those whose letters are published. Submit entries to the press office or mail to Ganta Cloug care of Pare Press.
Knox Y W A held an Autumn Thank Offering Meeting in the Sunday School room last Thursday evening. The program featured the Sunday School Orchestra, two mass quartettes, vocal solos by Lois Addon and Marjorie Near, scripture read by Jeston, and a lantern slide talk by Mary Anderson on Korean work in Japan. The room was filled and H L Bennie chaired, with a vote of thanks offered by Mrs Musselle. Missionary groups from other churches attended.
The DU F Y POF held its regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anthony on Tuesday night. With President Melvin McCullough presiding, the program featured readings by WHI Johnston and Betty Claridge, a selection by Wilmer Davidson, Walter Cooke, and McCullough, a solo by Jack Smethurst, and the National Anthem. Lunch followed as attendees enjoyed cards and dancing.
Acton council discussed arena repairs including track drainage at Beanimore Crescent and fundraising issues. A delegation from the Acton Fair sought track work funding. farmers and Relief Committee to assist with materials. Several utility and staff costs were approved or debated and future fire equipment planning was noted.
St Albans Men’s Club presented a modern minstrel revue with local talent, singing, dancing, and instrumental acts. The program featured end men, interludes, and a wide range of musical numbers. attendance was among the season’s best, and a second performance was planned with continued crowd interest.
Alderman W G Taylor announces candidacy for mayor in December elections. It is possible a three way race forms with Alderman D E Kennady and Mayor Harry Mahoney also entering the field.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter I O D E at the Y A L C A held a social evening in the gym with Miss Reesor, Mrs. Webster, Miss Beatty, J P Scarrow, John Wood, and Miss Ramshaw attending. A lunch concluded the event, with proceeds for completing the new social roof of the Sarement building.
Formal recognition of the work by Mr J E Whitelock Halton County Agricultural Representative will be given at a complimentary banquet by Haltom Bounty Plowmen Association. The event is scheduled in Town Hall Melton on Wednesday December 01. Mr Whitelock’s work with junior farmers and agricultural activities across the county has been praised by all sections.
W. W. Williamson of Montreal, Grand Secretary of the AY and AM orders, sails for Edinburgh to attend the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. At the meeting the Duke of York, brother of King Edward, will be installed as Grand Master for the year ahead.
Part I of Early Days in Eramosa Township recounts the December 13 1837 arrests of seven prominent men including James Peters the township clerk The entry details the raid by Squire Inglis with 32 armed men and the contentious capture of Peters at his home along with other prisoners transported to Hamilton jail for six weeks.
Fred Bonathan of Georgetown sustained a broken arm and head and neck injuries in a two car crash on Highway 7 near Silver Creek hill. His son William Bonathan and three other people were treated for cuts and minor injuries. Investigating officer H W Howell said Bonathan’s car struck Isley’s as Isley opened his door, top knocked off, and both vehicles veered into a ditch.
Negotiations end with x-Warding A. Mason buying Corporation Pond from J. Bell. Water rights vital for Mason’s undwater manufacture and dam maintenance to prevent factory flooding. Adjacent land also acquired. Mason plans improvements but details undecided.
Local notices list Greenock School Christmas Concerts on December 76 and December 22, plus Lonny Fummier's Hockey Club dance at Lome School. Women's Institute meeting December 3 at Mire Wai Hall. Churchill Women's Association bake sale and tea November 27 at Mya Caldwell home. Acton Town Hall hosts Annual Matry Dance December 4 with Bill Held and his Ten Plèse Band. Silver Tea for United Church Mission Band November 27 at Mrs. George Emery home. Toll Brothers world travel talk December 10 at United Church. turnout noted as strong.
In rugged dialogue a soldier named Tuustus endures bombardment and urges resolve. A colonel reassures him about fear, while Tuustus insists he is not homesick, clinging to the idea that homes lies beyond the front.
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