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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
7
Pavilion Toronto General Hospital announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs W R Stewart on Wednesday October 11 1939. Ingersoll Margaret Laidlaw beloved wife of R N Thurtell died October 9 1939 in her 82nd year.
Tuesday's rain proved a real soak and was welcome by farmers. YMCCA activities reorganize under new supervisor Benson. Voluntary registration of women and Red Cross work gain front-line traction. A Trafalgar Rubber Co plant warehouse near Oakville burned Saturday night. A Duke of Devonshire bazaar and afternoon tea set for October 20 at Acton V from 3 to 6 pm. Traffic Officer Earl Bond injured in a motorcycle accident with a broken shoulder. The band and Waterloo Festival medal ceremony draw crowds. YMLCA event featuring Mr Benson fosters social mingling. United Church group hears E J Moore on Getting the Most Out of Life. Georgetown Herald notes J M Moore's improved health after illness. Local horse auction drew a good crowd with notable bids including a two-year-old at 96 and a yearling at 84. Auctioneer R J Kerr led the sale.
Bus Nicol a former Mason Knitting Co employee and new Canadian Army recruit received a farewell address from coworkers prepared by Miss Esther Taylor read by Albert Mills. Charles Kirkness presented a signet ring as a token of friendship and memory of Mason Knit Co. Employees followed with a silver cigarette case gift from Amos Mason and management. Bus thanked friends and employer and the gathering cheered for their soldier friend.
October gathering at Mrs. A McNabb’s home saw Dr. Jackson discuss tuberculosis prevention and spread. Mrs. D McNabb led child welfare papers with performances by Miss N M Maude and readings by Mrs J Tone, ending with the National Anthem.
In Halton a Township license for hunters becomes mandatory. Open pheasant shoots run October 20, 21 and 28 from dawn to 5 PM with a limit of three cock-birds per day. Rabbit season runs October 25 to February 28 with same hours. licenses are obtainable from the Township Clerk or designated places.
Fourth to nineteenth awards are shown with entries and winners listed. Mr. R. L. Davidson of Acton entry No 4 RL Davidson RR 2 Acton 5 Edwin C Chambers Hatchley Allan Johnson RR 1 Alsonte H. C. Hamill & Son RR 1 Markham.
Halton County Fair at Milton hosts the Halton Boys Swine Club show with 11 of 15 members exhibiting two offspring each. Cedric Harrop and Dave of Milton win top honors for their sons, while George Fisher Georgetown leads the overall project scoring. judges W P Watson and Elgin Senn praised the judging and quality amid cold winds. Edwin Harrop congratulates members and acknowledges Ontario Livestock Branch officials.
The Halton Holstein Show, postponed by rain, drew 29 breeders and 91 cows from four townships. Beaufort Burke Mercedes won grand champion, Daisy Gans Halleg earned grand champion female, and Glen Allen Ray Apple Snowball led the get of sire class. The Inter-Township Heat Class favored Esquesing Trafalgar, and Bruce Reid won calf and showmanship with Milton’s Donald Peer as grand showman.
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