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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
15
Died Wung As the formerly Prince Bed Lot School McColl At the residence of her daughter Mrs Robt Kerr on Tuesday Sept 1936 Ann Wilson and Mrs Robt Kerr funeral from the residence of her son in law Mr R Kerr Lot 3 Erin Township on Friday Sept 1 at two Interment in Boston Cemetery In memory Bilton John Wesley Bilton died Sept 15 1935 Remembrance kept by his brothers and sisters.
Acton locals report Acton Fair dates set for September 23 and 23 with entries due soon. The community notes the return to Standard Time, the Mackenzie home foundations, and local civic items including the Soldiers' Monument mower bed, Park building repaint, and Rockwood fatality pavement lac proposal.
Halton Holstein breeders delivered a strong showing at CN E standings with about 409 head exhibited and prize money around $550. In Inter-County events Halton placed second to Oxford's Holland of America, highlighting the best Halton Wolstein showing to date. Herds contributing included W. S. Dickinson and A. Stark & Son among others, with the Wooley and Son herd winning a Reserve Junior Championship.
Helen Keller urges self reliance and steady effort to overcome limitations. She argues success depends on mindset and daily ideals, not surroundings, and calls for upright conduct to seek beauty and service within oneself.
Milton observes standard time on Labor Day. Local residents Mrs. Gee Peacock and Arthur Peacock enjoyed a week end outing in Lindsay and paints east. Aileen Hilyer hosted a miscellaneous shower for Ivy Bundy. Lauran Chisholm and Thomas Court toured to Montreal. Nelson Township keeps tax rate at 20 mils per dollar. Relief registration reports one case. Mary Celista Coulson and John Robinson Anderson announce engagement with wedding planned in Lowville United Church on September 19. Gladioli brighten the Hardy home for Clara Douglas and Dr. David Colin Heggie nuptials officiated by Rev Adam B Irwin. serenade by Marlon Wood.
Burlington ex ed Stephen visits sister in Westmoreland. Hughes Cleaver M P speaks at Hamilton Ward picnic in Aldershot. Maple Avenue cut off plan changes avoid moving schoolhouse and D. Soveregn residence. Roseland wins gold at Canadian National Exhibition. Misses Leitch and Holtby motor trip to Ottawa Montreal Quebec. Mrs Percy Winn and daughter Helen return from New York City. Eight year old James Sheppard injured on Brant Street. driver Peter Toth responsible. Brant Military Hospital wreck decision from Ottawa. tenders soon. Hotel Britt history noted. now derelict since war era. Gazette.
The Mines Branch Laboratory of the Canadian Department of Mines notes gold ore receipts for testing in the first half of the year surpass earlier peaks as Canadian properties near production. Three research projects study refractory ores, ore genesis relation to treatment, and occurrences of gold in sulphides.
Guelph educationist David Young a longtime Supervising Principal who helped shape city schools for over 50 years died last weekend at his Muskoka summer home. Born in Prince Edward County, he joined Guelph teaching in 1886 and led the Collegiate Institute before becoming Supervising Principal in 1908. He co authored textbooks and held leadership roles in Ontario education and church groups. Surviving are son Gordon Young and two daughters, with the funeral held in Guelph on Wednesday.
A humorous exchange notes seven missed payments on a banjo and a company slogan Pay As You Play. The speaker laments limited playing time due to payment delays.
Milton did not accuse the decision as the third umpire and base officials stayed consistent from the prior game. Ingersoll secured a narrow win while Brush faced a dramatic run at home. Bowling and tennis socials drew wide participation, sweater weather noted, Y classes set to begin Monday with Geo Emery guiding a varied program. The Full Fall event plans, basketball league hopes, and hockey rumors also surface involving Acton teams and nearby callers.
The piece notes low local interest while praising last year’s team In Intact and the homecoming of Mo Marzo. It suggests fans prefer watching the familiar lineup compete again this year under Acton colors, hoping to recapture last season’s near miss.
The notice lists fall fair dates across Ontario towns. Acton Caledon Fergus London Mount Forest Orangeville Galt Gram Valley Milton Brampton Georgetown Aberfoyle Streetsville Woodbridge Bolton and Thanksgiving Day. fairs run from September into October with multiple dates per town.
Three engineering firms submitted plans to Denmark's Minister of Public Works for two extremely long bridges. The proposed structure costs are estimated at 195 million dollars. One bridge would span about nine miles to connect Denmark with Sweden, while the other would exceed ten miles across the Store Belt as part of a motor road from Copenhagen to Esbjerg. Firms already building Storstroems Bridge lend their expertise to the Denmark project.
Ontario passes compulsory butter grading for all creamery butter sold to consumers starting September 1. Regulations set four grades with wrappers and cartons labeled accordingly. Misleading claims about quality are prohibited. Canadian butter is noted for high quality and consumption among the world’s largest. From 1895 to 1930, 1081037 pasteurized boxes earned first grade.
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