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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1936

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Fall Meeting of Halton Presbyterial Held at Trinity Church

The Fall meeting of the Executive of the Halton Presbyterial convened October 6 in the Ladies Parlor of Trinity United Church Burlington. President Mrs. H Inglehart led devotions as eight Auxiliary Presidents attended and Mrs A J Leonard was named CGLT Secretary.

Halton Presbyterial Trinity United Church Burlington H. Inglehart Earl Wilson A. J. Leonard Milton Mila Harris Toronto Halton Western Canada Chas. Coote Leduc Alta Oakville Trinity Church J. M. Denyes Council of the United Church T. Albert ‘Moore G. A. Sisco News United Church Cannada Ottawia

Married Fifty Years in Acton Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Kenney observed fifty years of marriage at their home on Go Chirch Street with well wishes from Toronto Acton and Dresden friends. They were wed in Kilbride in a double ceremony where Mr and Mrs L G Matthews also married. Mrs Matthews attended the anniversary but Mr Matthews died about thirty eight years ago. Many Acton friends and relatives called to extend congratulations as the couple, who have lived in Acton since their marriage, were celebrated upon Mrs Henney's retirement earlier this year.

Williamt Kr. Kenney Chirch Street Toronto Acton Mrs. Kenny Kilbride L. G. Matthews Matthews Mr. Matthews Spencer Misa Nora Kenney R.N Guelph C. A. G. Matthews Mim & G Black Ross . Anderzaon Torsnte J. A. McMirchy Jean and Donald Dresden Thnge

Five Horses Die in Guelph Barn Fire

Five horses were destroyed and hay stored in the mow fed the blaze that damaged the Canaidian Cartage and Storage Company barns on Preston Street in Guelph early Sunday. The fire began in the mow and spread before an alarm was raised.

Guelph Canaidian Cartage and Storage Company Preaton Street

Farm stock sells well at Elwood Hall auction

The Elwood Hall sale in Pikington Township last week showed rising farm prices. Stock was in good condition and brought satisfactory prices. A pair of Herchanin colts, one year old, sold for 223 dollars. Forty hogs were sold with strong prices. Br Kerr led the sale.

Elwood Hall Pikington Township BR. J. Kerr

Shoppers Guide Page with Advertisements and Notations

A fragmented catalog of ads and business listings including retail items, theatre names, professional cards, and prices. The fragment references venues such as Hoyal Theatre Capitol Theatre Norton Wielers and Kolo items with scattered names like Fred L Wright J Gardiner and W Patteesen.

Hoyal Theatre Lovell_ Brod Capitol Theatre Wage Norton Wielers Gregory Theatre George Wallace EF. Head Fred L. Wright Wage J Magasing E. Kiervop Vinten Bros. J K. Gardiner W.T. Patteesen K. O

Erin Fair Highlights Record Entry Despite Cold Day

The 1036 Erin Fair drew large entries despite cold fall weather. A parade opened with the Highlanders' Pipa Band. Cedarvale School won the Jack Roble Trophy for best float. A notable car featured five village aides with a combined age of 410 years. Baby shows drew attention with winners including Elva Silva Gavin, Alana Corbett, William Percy Finn, and the Nodwell twins. Various livestock and agricultural winners were announced across multiple categories.

Erin Palr Highlanders Cedarvale Jack “Roble Luther Overland Archie San‘Ger Alfred Hurren Wilson Bust Frank Hurren Elva Silva Gavin Guelph Alana Corbett Brampton William Percy Finn Toronto Martin Marvin Nodwell Barry Hayes Verna Clark George McQuibbans G. H. Munro Embro Sam McKenzie General Orpice E. Howell St.George M. Revell A. Kent W. A. Brownridge Georgelowr J. Curtis Belwood A. Buckland Rockwood S. Stewart Eri Mosa W. Standing Inglewood J. Duncan Helwood Stewart Wockwood George ©. Burt Heburg S. Wilson Caledon W. McAlliston Holstein J. J. Munroe Listowel M. Barden Willsbury

Blakelock Children Injured in Ontario Collision

Three children of Liberal M P A. Blakelock suffered injuries in a crash at Cherry and Front Streets in Toronto. Kathisen Blakelock aged 13 broke both armsJulia Blakelock 11 lost two teeth and was bruised Ronald Blakelock 23 fled with minor bruises. all were taken to St Josephs Hospital.

My. T. A. Blakelock Ontario Cherry Pront Streets Toronto Kathisen Blakelock Church Street Oakville Julia Ronald Dlakelock St. Joseph's Hospital Young Blakeloak Cherry Street J. Albert Fawcett Macdonnell Avenue Front Street James Sale Hillingdon Avenue Mira Blakelock

Badminton Officers Elected At Acton Club Meeting

The Acton Y.M.C.A. Badminton Club elected officers at its annual meeting on Thursday night October 5. President H Hinton, Vice President Dr P F, Secretary Mrs O Chalness, and social committee members were named. The club invited the Guelph Y.M.C.A. Badminton Club to act on city events on October 16.

Actan. Y. Alc.al Badminton Club H. Hinton PF. Ww Pennny Seanotary O. Chalness D. McPherson M. Challviers Mesaré J. Reid V. A. Rumiley

Knox Church Observes 90th Anniversary

Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton celebrated its 90th anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. Dr. D. T. L. McKerroll. He recalled founder Rev. Johnathan Go forth and delivered sermons emphasizing Christian love, service, and adherence to Christ’s pattern. Music featured Choralmaster P. J. Slat, organist, with soloists William Burton and Lois Atkinson.

Knox Presbyterian Church Acton D. T. L .McKerroll Presbyterian Church Toronto Jesus Christ Ellsword Chotmaster P. J. Slat Wm.Burton Lois Atkinson MecKerrall Mount Moses Mount Sina Jesus Christ God

Hinlton Peel Childrens Society Semiannual Report Noted

The Hinlton Peel Childrens Society reports 116 children under care with none at Gordon Home. It lists open cases and totals for April 1936 and September 1936, noting private-homes placement for wards during summer and no current wards in the Shelter. A quip about a father admiring snow-white hair ends the excerpt.

Hinlton-Peel Childrens Aii Gordon Cme G. P. Thompson

Stewart Mino killed in auto collision near Erin

In a Monday night crash just north of Hallimfad two cars collided after one ran out of gas. Stewart Mino died almost instantly. N Riddell suffered head injuries. Coroner Dr G L M Stuart has opened an inquest in Guelph for October 22. Funeral services in Georgetown Greenwood Cemetery.

Erin Stewart Mino Hie Hallimfad N. Riddell Mino Alexander Stewart Mio Andrew Mino Exquesing Township Kasoline Ib Ls Ballinufad M. Stuart Guelph Greenwood Cemetery CG Goorgetown

Serious collision at Esquering Township corner injures seven

A heavy fruit truck owned by A Restivo of Milton and a car driven by J Craine of Terra Cotta collided at the No 5 sldt road and second line intersection. Restivo suffered cuts and an injured leg. his son Charles was badly cut. Craine and Mrs Craine, Miss Cairns and others sustained facial and head injuries. Five occupants were taken for treatment by Dr G K Stevenson. Constable George Cookman investigated.

A. Restivo Milton J. Craine Esqueting Township Charles Cenine George Duncan Mix E. Hollingshead Lauder Avene Toronto Mrs. Craine F. Cairns Lauder Avenue

Mrs. Cooper Appointed to Vacancy on Welfare Board

At a council meeting the vacancy on the Welfare Board was filled by appointing Mrs. Wm. Cooper to succeed Mrs. Harrison. The meeting also approved routine payments and discussed drainage, lighting, and town improvements. A request for better drainage guidance and a new Town Hall face board was noted.

Harrison Wm. Cooper Welfare Board Acton Hoy Scoutg Engentcn Society of Canada Duin Ung Mears McMilan Me~Pherson Howard Switren Mal Street Unley Myr Roy Smith

Eramosa Plowing Match Attracts Strong Turnout Yesterday

The Eramosa Branch Ontario Plowman's Association held the annual plowing match on Chas McDougall's farm in Eramosa Township. A strong boys class under 17 saw Ed Thatcher of Rockwood win, while Albert Dickie of Jerseyville took Class 1 open to the province and the overall sweepstakes. Judges included W. O. Grenzaback of Woodstock.

Eramosa Ontario Plowman's Association Chas A. Dickie Jerseyville Dickie Rosalig Albert Dick Donald Wactabb Erna Mosit Wet Mina Harvey Bayne Len Gardiner D. Robertson Eet Finksh Yarvey Bayne Hert Robertson Gordon Nelson C. McDougall Bish Finksh Bert Robertson Eramoss Erin Charles McNabb Thomas Maude Warokd Allan Eramoca Edward Thatcher Ross Vwurper Edward Gray Delmer Boles Henneth McMillan William Braude Thatcher Albert Dickie Charles MecNabb Rockwood Harvey Rayne W. Maude Best Blowman Willam Maude W. O. Grenzaback Woodstoc.s

Globe Sale Transfers Control to McCullagh in Toronto

The Toronto Globe changes hands with William H. Wright selling to George McCullagh. McCullagh becomes president and publisher and vows the paper will pursue Liberal and Royalist traditions while expanding coverage and rejuvenating the Globe.

George McCullagh Toronto Globe William H. Wright Globe McCulagh McCullagh Juffray Ap Iwars Taranto Liberal Party Globe Nor I Wdght Mice Cullagh

Meaford Wins Second Game From Milton

Meaford Knights defeat Milton 4 to 3 to take the Intermediate OBA series in two straight games. Lefty Lamb pitched well for Meaford with eleven strikeouts and two key hits, while Milton threatened in the seventh before costly errors ended their comeback.

Meaford Milton Pite O.B.A Lamb Whiners Smithson Butcher Robinson Clement John Brush Meuford Croft Barnes Chapple Hindson Spiers

Cyclist Injured In Georgetown Training Ride

Johnny Emmerson a Georgetown rider suffered a deep cut over his right eye when he was thrown from his bicycle during a Thanksgiving training ride by Georgetown Wings Wheelers Club members D Riddall and A Kean. A stray horse bolted on Young Street Acton causing the accident as Emmerson rode behind Riddall and struck his front wheel. He was taken to Dr W G Cullen's office for treatment after the bicycle was wrecked and the wagon involved belonged to Mfr Y S Weadge who was on his garbage round.

Johnny Emmerson Georgetown Emmerson D. Riddal A. Kean Georgetown Wings Wheelers’ Club Acton Ridig Young Street Riddall Wemmerson Em Merson W. G. Cullen Mfr. Y Weadge

Era Mosa Council Schedules 1097 Salaries at First Meeting

The Era Mosa Township council met in Ui Town Wall Rockwood on October 10 with Reeve D W Storey presiding. A medical officer’s request for unpaid patient care was deferred to the first 1097 meeting when annual salaries will be fixed. Accounts totaled $1930.67 and the session adjourned to November at 7 60 p m.

Eramosa Ui Town Wall Rockwood D. WW. Storey

Community Event Notices and Stage Production Calendar

Community announcements list a Boy Scouts fundraiser Buy a Scant Apple on October 17. Knox Ladies Anniversary Supper and Concert on October 19 with supper 5 30 to 8 60 pm and a concert. Liberal Conservative Association hosts an at home in Milton on Thursday at 6 pm. Play She Highed Truth being presented in Acton Down Hill on November 4 and 5 with a cast including Weld Hurst Cook Kirktest MicGeachle Mirkness and others.

Knox Ladies Moantiny Wialtan hYome Aotan Down Hill Yuck Weld Joe Hurst Gordon Cook Charles Kirktest Jack MicGeachle Chan Mirkness Princes Hurst Maryguente“Htyder Flora Sayers Laure McMillen

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Burli Shoppers’ Guide Cuttle Shorthorns Griffin & Sons A. McKinnon George D. Fletcher George C. Burt A. Hawman Aberdeen Anggus George Muck Arnold o.Kinnan Hergford Black Broa Gardiner & Morrison Mount Forest Holsteins E. C. Cation T. O. Dalson J. D. Gale Ayrhire Prank Petch Jerkeys J. ME. Dalson Lorne Ella Gerald Grahan Buck Bil Gunily T. A. Blakelock Kathleen Knox Church D. T. L. McKerroll The Children’s Aid Society Ballinafad A. Manson Jas, McMillan EL JL Nelson Reeve Harrison A. Mason Campbell Mhi Countil Natue W. K Kennedy Itehle Cowle J. Lussard Manitlas J. Wy. Mackenne & Son Guppies MicDonald R. M. McDonald Welfare Hoard Albert O. BK. A Eramosa Council Boy Scouts
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