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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
5
The article describes a new uniform for the Canadian Active Service Force featuring a roomy wide-sleeved blouse and loose-fitting trousers. The headgear is adjustable to suit different weather conditions, signaling a focus on comfort and practical design.
This brief column surveys nearby centers and communities of interest to readers, highlighting local developments, events, and concerns across several neighborhoods. It skims civic happenings, upcoming meetings, and notable initiatives affecting residents.
Mr Carman Atton of Toronto visiting local home for seven days. Nathaniel Reed Sr of Fergus spent weekend with son J A Reed. Angus Melaughlin Misa Lydia and Melaughlin of Hillsburg fished Sunday with Reed family. Hewitt family Fergus visited Ballentine household. Women's Association met at Gleuchurch. Marshall Berry of Fergus visited Harry Brake. Erin telephone installed at Ballentine home. Potatoes described as staple with mixed yields. Frank Bifton and Catharines visited Dearing family.
The girls of the Lookout Club met Saturday with Shirley Wright leading prayer. Jean Given reviewed Treasure Valley and Gwen Hill discussed The House of Windsor. A Biblical contest’s answers were read by Miss Ivens and Shirley Wright.
A September 28 reception in Bloomabury marked the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. George Nightingale. Friends presented a mantle clock and Morse addressed the couple. The evening featured music, songs, and a community invitation for Beatrice Nightingale to join local affairs.
Rockwood Continuation School students staged a lively Field Day with keenly contested events and a bicycle race. Eldon Comfort captained a six man football squad. Girls ran a popular booth.
Mr and Mrs Morrin of Guelph visited Lynd Smith on Sunday. Emin Cripps and William Nichol visited Mrs Leavens in Welland. Lynd and Murray Johnson Bruce and Marlyn visited Robt Brown. W W Jackson and Emily of Islington visited Robt Brown on Sunday.
Mrs George Thompson of Orangeville visited last week with friends. Mr and Mrs ek saith of Toronto were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Wylie. Mr and Mrs Arthur Roth and Mr and Mrs Cecil Soper of Preston were Sunday visitors at Mr J Soper's home. Mr and Mrs Bert Rogers returned Saturday after a week with friends in Kirkland Lake and north. Miss Minnie Graham of Caledon visited Mr and Mrs Cameron McEnery Sunday. The Thank Offering of the WMS at the United Church was held Thursday evening with a good turnout.
A Georgetown visitor list includes Miss Wheeler Miss Lillie Bennett and others. Hazel Roberta engagement to Robert Borden announced with Brampton wedding planned in October. A man returned $22 found on the street. Fred Laws and wife expect to sail home soon after Europe trip. A local shower honored Miss Margaret Brassby ahead of her upcoming marriage.
A partial Burlington report notes several local items including a survivor from the Athenia disaster, a gas fumes incident injuring four adults, and telephone system upgrades by Bell Canada. At the Acton Fair Jin Smith swept prizes with D. F Williamson and H A Walker winning multiple baking and fruit classes. Thu thefts occurred at Joseph Nemet’s Queen Elizabeth Way home with cash and gear stolen. Water Commission talks with Wood Gundy press for debentures to fund a new intake at the waterworks under construction.
Brantford area businessmen envision a new shoe factory named Erin Slipper & Shoe Factory on the second floor over Roy Fer Usy’s storage. Charles Burchill enters medical study at Jetsse rx University. Freda and Ruth Flatchinson of Brampton visit Jenniy Hall. Oscar Atekovich from Kitchener to be foreman.
An opening ceremony at Trafalgar schools Futr Tinbrook was held Friday. Two boys on a bicycle collided with Mira L M Wright Jr injuring a leg. The town council moved to demand immediate guard improvements for the reservoir.
RB J Kerr's sale list shows auctions of farm stock and implements at Acton Eden Mills Burlington and neighboring towns. Entries include buyers such as David Russell John F B Lyons J Taylor and Neil Patterson with sale dates in October.
Guidance on home canning pears and plums using cold pack, reducing sugar needs. Recommends honey or corn syrup as sweeteners, with specific syrup ratios for pears and plums and noting syrup alternatives and service guidance from the Dominion Department.
The Canadian government designates a National Day of Prayer on Sunday October to honor Thanksgiving and a Church School feature. The notice calls for a hearty welcome to listeners and acknowledges civic and religious observances in a radio program schedule.
A fragmented report describes a telegram sent thirty feet away via Canadian National Telegraphs after repeated rebuffs in personal contact. It notes a business solicitor arranged an appointment with his wife and was admitted promptly at the indicated hour for a conference.
Miltons Crown Attorney W I Dick recovers from a second operation at Galt Hospital. Jessie Sloski of Brampton engaged to Cyril Knight of Milton. The Voluntary Registration of Canadian Women for Service in National Emergencies organized for Milton by County Registrar Elsie Bell Gardner of Burlington. Ruth Eliott Sergeant engaged to Arthur Donald Gibson of Oakville. wedding planned quietly in October.
Unclear clipped notices advertise unreserved farm horse auction at Acton Park on Saturday October 7th owned by David Hrosz of Saskatchewan. Also mentions two 100-acre farms near Acton for sale and a home business opportunity with promotable weekly profits from Familex Montreal.
A public auction will sell under a mortgage and distress warrant on October 24 at 1 o clock. The land parcel is the NE half of Lot 26, 5th Concession Nassayawega Halton Ontario, about 100 acres. Chattels include bay mares, horse, cows, pigs, implements, wagons, sleighs, farming gear, feed, gas engine, and more with a reserve on land. Terms: 25 percent down on land, balance secured by bond with 4 percent interest. chattel sale terms to be announced.
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