10 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
1
Acton Fair opens with unique prizes including a pioneer's relic and cash awards for best girl and boy poets. Local events feature bowling results, a motor car incident near Burlington Beach, and the departure of Mr and Mrs Beardmore to Montreal.
At the Conedian National Exhibition Acton, Heardmore Co defeated Canada White and Cable Co to take both Industrial and Dominion Championship trophies. Team members included A Molozzle anchor and W Becleshall coach, with W Weeles shah and J M McDonald among officials, and medals awarded for each victory.
At a TWendy meeting the Public Utilities Commission discussed arrears and accounts, directing disconnection at the Ontario Memorial Co plant and scheduling payments. The secretary was told to pay several suppliers and arrange a transformer purchase for the Young Street system from Maloney Electric Co as part of auditing outstanding accounts.
An elderly judge at the C N Exhibition watches plano exhibits while a persistent elderly salesman asks for her name and address. She refuses with a laugh and finally tells him, Meet me at the fountain, as he follows toward the far end of the booth.
The oral young men have spent weeks trying box lucranic in the Arena and report a charming air of romance. A gathering led to tales of marriages and courtship as officers including President Mason and Secretary Maoon were named. details blurred by garbled text but hints of club organization emerge.
This notice collection reports the sudden death of Mer Wan Swanaton while plowing on a farm near Guelph, the funeral at Johnston Cemetery, and condolences from the district. It also covers the death of Oscar Brown of Penticton with a funeral in Penticton Cemetery, and the passing of Mrs. Danforth Swackhamer in Toronto, noting family ties, survivors, church membership, and memorial details.
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Mr. John Magn of Harald spent the holiday at home. Mr. Harold Ince of Toronto likewise stayed in town for the holidays. Mian Martie and Flocenes Farter of Toronto visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wo. Foster. Mr. Eien Metherson and Mrs. al McPherson and Mr. Geo. Sharpe of Norval joined Mr. and Mrs. Wi. Vonler for the holiday.
California Mrs Hlodget visits with Mrs Brown and Mr Gerlanygear while other guests include Mr and Mrs Doughty and Dr Agnew. The Women’s Unit held a meeting with papers by Mrs Brown and Mrs Gale. Local neighbor Mr Mark Given earned prizes at the Yoronta Exhibition with his hackneys.
Mrs Blake Vannatter spent last week in Toronto Mont Oakes Urlithton and at sister Mrs Wichard Shortil's home. Mr Waddell visited Georgetown. Rev Aitken returned home after two holidays. Miss Margaret Blott of Galt visited the Soper home. Mrs James Young marked her 89th birthday on Sept 2. James Kirkwood buys hotel property intending a chopping mill. Mr and Mrs Robert Shortt and Walker Shortill left Wrandon for home after visits. Arnold McKenery suddenly taken ill and confined to bed. Halmafad girls ball team held a rally at H Allan’s home. Irene Allan of Royal Oak Mich returned home Friday after two months with her aunt.
The Ospringe Women's Institute held a midweek meeting at Mrs. Thos. McCutcheon’s home with about fifteen members. A talk on The Art of Conversation was delivered by Mrs. George Robertson, and a pillow contest won by Milas A. Kirkwood. The group hosted Acton Indices guests for a follow up session on Thursday with a program by the Ospringe Indies. A missionary pageant was planned by the Ever ton Church Auxiliary. Preparations for the next School Fair were announced amid social visits and regional gatherings referenced in local notices.
Acton represented in Eden Milly Sports as the annual Labor Day events showcase Acton and Eden Mill victories in football and swimming. Allan Murshid and Albon n Acton shine with top finishes in the 220 yard dash and related events amid broader regional coverage.
Four people escaped serious harm after a Centre Road bus struck a buggy driven by Edward Prim. The bus, operated by AIG Young of Brampton, sent the buggy to the roadside. Edward Prim Jr and May Prim were thrown. Edward faintly survived a ditch landing while Mrs. Prim and a boy endured injuries. The crash caused the buggy to overturn and block the road as bystanders aided the injured.
A large fire destroyed multiple farm buildings on a North Carolina area farm, wiping out a flock of thoroughbred pullets and causing substantial losses to hay and straw. Fire brigades from nearby towns contained the flames, with wind driving some stock away. The total loss is estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars, with insurers partly covering damage.
Entries from the district shine in Shorthorn Cattle classes at the Hochin National Exhibition. Bun can Campbell of Moalrat leads wins with multiple class honors. Bruce A. McKinnon of UWihsburg claims fifth on Rosewood Child for aged bull. Duncan Campbell’s progeny place across junior and senior classes.
A fragmentary ad notes an upcoming Acton event titled Full Next Week with references to a Punch style pseudobiography and a mysterious figure who endured hardship and discipline. The readable text hints at a cautionary tone about saving and weather influenced days.
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Maudel Miller, 34, of Glen Williams, died within half an hour after a back shot from a .22 rifle handled by her brother Morris. The weapon, owned by another brother Alec, held a bullet from a prior hunting trip. She rushed to a neighbor after being struck and died at Georgetown doctors arrived. Coroner J Megall and Chief W Mar?lin investigated but no inquest decision yet.
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