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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
8
Two notices from Hillsburg Ontario and Guelph General Hospital report deaths on Friday September 6 1935. Abraham W Berry aged 75 76 died at Hillsburg. Alexander McCurdy aged 60 61 died at Guelph General Hospital.
Local notes mention the Acton Pair attendance at Orangeville yesterday and forecasts of a record turnout next Tuesday and Wednesday. There are updates on sidewalk improvements on Mill Street and remarks on weather aiding the 1935 Acton Pair. Other items include a local political candidate, a hotel sale, and community activities.
Obituary records two men: Neil M Robertson of Toronto died Thursday and was buried Saturday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery after a service at 302 Avenue Road. He was a longtime bookkeeper, survived by wife, two daughters, a son, a brother, and a sister. The second obituary reports Lawrence Voyg Hogg of Collingwood died Thursday, educated locally, worked for Enterprise-Hull Limited, and served on town council. He leaves father W A Hogg, wife, four sisters, and a brother.
At Rockwood Town Hall on September 6 council members met with one absence. Auditors J H Fox and Arch McNae certified the May 1 to Sept 1 1935 books correct. Receipts and expenditures by township Rockwood and Eden Mills totaled about 28 582 50 and 29 250 10 respectively.
Walton Juniors lead a big showing on Farmers Day with sixty competitors across Halton clubs. Calf Club entries from seventeen Central Ontario clubs highlighted Holstein and Jersey classes with top group and individual placements. Halton girls top results include fourth in clothing and judging, while junior judging drew 200 entries with Norman Wilson winning cream trading and Max Taylor taking first in poultry.
The 1st Acton Troop reports camp expenses were lower than anticipated with food costing 41.40 and tents 15.00. Transportation was donated by Edward Tyler, a new tent from Mr and Mrs A Mason, and first aid kit donated. The site was provided by Fred Martin of Alton and auditor K Lewrie. Urwin praised arrangements. The Crow patrol won the camp trophy.
The final announcement promotes the concise pietorial Encyclopedia with displays in Farx Paris windows. Delivery and transportation charges are 1.50 to the post office, paid upon receipt. The set is claimed to answer nearly all questions a reader might have, with thousands sold in the United States at 1050 per section, and orders open until supplies run out.
The Southampton series drew casual notes from the Records sports writer as home games were played in Southampton and only two players were hometown products. Rumors of player moves from Guelph to Timmins Kaiser Lindsay and Marso surfaced, with little belief. MR FOOT-promoted corn remedy story ends with a Brown’s Drug Store promo.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture circular on home drying notes it should be used only when canning is impractical. It outlines three methods sun drying artificial heat and air blast, stresses using good material, and explains soaking dried produce before cooking and adding sugar only near the end for best flavor.
Ruth Elmyra Lilly wed James William Cowie in Eaton Memorial Church Toronto with music by Marlon Emerson and a signing duet. The reception followed at A G Walwyn’s home. Couples plan residence in Acton. A second ceremony joined Marion Eveline McNiven to Clarence Vincent Mills on a Campville lawn under evergreen arches. The bride wore ivory satin and a tiara of orange blossoms. plans include trips to Northern Ontario.
The Acton youngsters in their first organized ball season trip to Niagara Falls, with White and G Misgles praised for their guidance. The group enjoyed the visit despite errors likely from stage fright, toured the falls area, and returned after a late-night adventure.
A fragment from a column shows a humorous exchange about a man who helps many people yet causes misfortune to those he touches. The dialogue hints at a bustling personality and a new marriage with citywide gossip tone.
In a clipped scene from a party, a woman asks which child is hers while a maid answers with a simple confirmation. The moment hints at a family dispute or hidden relation as the gathering winds down.
Agricultural representatives plan the Halton County fair to be held in September with events at Walton County and MT Nemo. September dates include Hornby on September 13, Walton County September 20, Nelson September 24, Travalgar heavy with details to follow.
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