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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
15
A daughter was born at Pavilion Toronto General Hospital on Wednesday October 11 1939 to Mr and Mrs W R Stewart. Margaret Laidlaw Thurtell died October 9 1939 in Ingersoll at age 82, beloved wife of R N Thurtell.
Tuesday's rain was appreciated by farmers while YMCCA activities organize under new supervisor Benson. Volunteer registration and Red Cross work continue front line locally along with garden and social events. Traffic officer Earl Bond injured. Waterloo Festival medals to be celebrated. auction of horses at the Park drew a good crowd with bids reaching $96 for a two year old.
Bus Nicol, former Mason Knitting Co employee now in the Canadian Army, received a heartfelt address and gift from colleagues. Esther Taylor wrote the address read by Albert Mills, and Charles Kirkness presented a signet ring. Amos Masden thanked Bus and Mason KnittingsCo management gave a silver cigarette case. The ceremony honored his enlistment to defend freedom against Hitlerism.
October Rockalong Women’s Institute met at Mrs. A McNabb’s home with strong attendance. Dr Jackson spoke on tuberculosis and prevention, Miss Maude sang a solo, and members presented child welfare papers. The session closed with the National Anthem.
Inquiries about hunting rules note a new Township license required for all hunters in Halton County. Open pheasant dates include October 20 21 and 28 with daily hours 9 00 am to 5 06 pm. Limit is three cock birds per day. Rabbit season runs October 25 to February 28 with same hours. Licenses obtainable from the Township Clerk or designated places.
Fourth to nineteenth awards are listed with entries including R. L. Davidson Acton entry No. 4 and Edwin C. Chambers Hatchley Allan Johnson RR. by Ausonte Hamill & Son Markham RR. 1. The display highlights local exhibitors and their farm and home improvement projects.
Halton County Fair at Milton held Achievement Day for the Halton Boys Swine Club despite heavy rain and a postponed fair. Eleven of fifteen members entered two pigs each, judged by W P Watson and Elgin Senn. Cedric Harrop and Dave of Milton took top honors for their sons, while George Fisher Georgetown Ross Gordon Rockwood and Ivan Taylor Moffat led in overall scores. Edwin Harrop, Halton Livestock Improvement Association president, praised the club and judges for sound judging.
The Halton Holstein show in Milton drew 29 breeders and 91 cattle, despite rain on the original date. Beaufort Burke Mercedes was grand champion, with Prince Echoe Fayne Gans as reserve. Daisy Gans Halleg won grand champion female, and Glen Allen Ray Apple Snowball topped the get of sire class.
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