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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
6
Acton Free Press reports on autumn Weather with leaves turning and rain. Citizens urged to save fuel and prepare for winter. Local events include prizes at Georgetown fair and Epworth League musical. reports of tent dwellers moving indoors. salmon runs in British Columbia and Sailors Campaign Fund gift to Acton. Christmas parcel timing for Canadian Expeditionary Force noted.
Mr M Crewton who drills wells visited this week to assess new sites. Forbes and others from Bracebridge called on friends here last week. Potato digging is the chief occupation and a good crop is noted this year. Mrs Margery Maud Eramosa stayed with Miss Dorothy Burnside. Mr and Mrs G Goy visited friends over the weekend. Last Tuesday Mr Chas Lam Bert swung a kitchen roof whistle and Wilkin broke his ankle in the mishap. many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Muriel Thompson left for Toronto University to resume studies. W C Eliott of Calgary, nephew of D L Somerville, is reported dead. Ex-Heave Thomon Coxe and Mrs Coxe visited town Friday. J Manahan of California, visiting Ontario, suffered paralysis Friday night. Two rinks of local bowlers hosted by visiting Hamptom players and luncheon by Readheads. Velma Irene Readhead to wed Charles Norris of Trafalgar this month. Rev M M Hemet spoke at Methodist Church on Sunday, urging missionary work and Christ at the center of Christianity.
Georgetown fair attendance noted as residents trek through wet conditions. Mrs Albert Meredith improves after hospital visit while Winnie Paulkinghorne of Toronto spends weekend with parents. Mr Douglas Gowdy of Toronto University visits family. J J Mei and son Hilly host relatives. John and Victoria couple plan return home after months in Ontario. A wedding at JS McGinnon home unites Misuse Minymo and Mr Alex Polkinghorne with vow ceremony.
Local notices report a Towel Shower charity event hosted by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LO UL, with donations invited and tea served. The Weyents Institute plans a Frien dlessa Soldier Shower, listing needed towels toothbrushes shaving cream soap chocolate and banderchiefs, lunch provided. Acton Red Cross shipped supplies to the Army Medical Corps on August 30 and October 4, plus knitted socks for troops. the LO UL booth at the Pall Pallabr reports a $70.43 balance after expenses, with funds allocated to the Navy League and Canadian Numea. Teachers' Convention postponed due to Spanish influenza. a later date will be announced. Farmers may drive to church if needed. Ottawa concession explains no mandatory order. Methodist Church to host Rev. F. J. Marrett from Liverpool, Nova Scotia, next Sunday. Fire prevention campaign launched by Dominion Fire Chiefs to cut losses, urging public cooperation. Delayed notes cover influenza impact in neighboring towns, with Georgetown noting deaths and school closures to curb spread. Wedding notes record the engagement of Miss Renwick and Mr. Pto and a bridal party proceeding with plans and travel.
Acton residents share travel greetings with Toronto visitors and homecomings. Many names appear from Toronto and nearby towns visiting friends at local homes and attending Rockwood fair. Aged and local figures attend events, including school field day at Oakville High and Barr-Renwick wedding in Galt. A local child’s arm injury and soldiers on active service are noted among community updates.
Preparation day for Burlington Fair on Saturday October 22 notes Mins Fernley Law’s two week stay at Rockwood and visits by Mr Jule of Detroit. Queen's Canadian Hospital Committee plans sending boats overseas. E Gordon Brown of 3nd Artillery Tank Battalion Ottawa home on leave. Hubert Taylor recovering from July wounds and eager to return to action. Thirty ladies visit Mrs W D Yatt at Lakehurst Villa after church gathering.
A bowling tournament was held yesterday afternoon and evening for the cup between Georgetown and Milton. Capt R. M. Clementa has returned to ranks and gone overseas with a Mechanic Transport Corps. Velma Irene Readhead of Lowville announces engagement to Charles Norris of Trafalgar, wedding in October due to Mrs Deacon’s health. Col FE H Deacon named Chief Inspector of Accounts for Canada after three years as Inspector of Supplies for Eastern and Deputy Inspector for the Dominion. Lieutenant Cyr Deacon donated his entire salary to the War Work MC A. At Guelph on Thanksgiving Day October 1, four championship races show classes best homes with $1,200 in prizes and trains leave after.
A national appeal urges Canadians to cut living costs and save money to lend to the country in its time of need. Readers are urged to list expenses, identify nonessential items to drop, and begin saving immediately to support the war effort. Published under the Minister of Finance.
The notice argues higher material costs raise prices and urges merchants to offer best value. It states MacDonalds will conduct business to give customers the best clothes for their money. It notes travelers save by choosing MacDonalds whether visiting Guelph by motor or train.
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