Acton Machine Co. Sold and Moving to Toronto
Reeve R. Harrison of Acton sells Acton Machine Co warehouse to J Donnefield of Toronto. The business will run in Acton until year end then move to Toronto. Harrison will remain in Acton part time and seek to finish his municipal term. The Harrison family plans to relocate to High Park Boulevard Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
Harrison
Acton Maching Company
F. 8. Blow
Matin Street
Norman McEachern
Maple Avenue
Blow
Connicllor
Reeve
Churchman
Fair
V.M.C.A
Lodgeman
Farm Women's Club Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Brownlow's
The Farm Women's Club met at Mrs Brownlow's home with strong attendance. Mrs H McCutcheon reported on the towel shower fundraiser aiding Mr and Mrs Willy. Mrs Brownlow demonstrated quilts while Mrs Bishop sang a solo. Group 3 won the "Parts of the Body" contest. Community singing followed and hosts received thanks with refreshments provided by Mrs George Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Women's Club
Mesdames Robertson
Melsaac
Davidson
Yeasle McGregor
George Somerville
Shoppers' Guide Advertisements in This Week's Free Press
Page lists shops and ads including Carroll's Grocery LaVogue Ladies' Wear Wood's Grocery Georges Wallace Edgewood Park Kelloggs Corn Flakes and various theaters and churches. includes names like W. Patterson ILO Vigw Mare's Grocery and Kellogg's product promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saludw
Well” Telephana Co
Carroll’n Grocery
Mare’s Grocery
LaVogue Ladies
W. J. Patterson
ILO
Fallout's
Wood's Grocery
Georges Wallace
Magistrate Questions Woman Over Hot Flat-Iron Incident
The magistrate asks Mya Cuney why she threw a hot flat-iron at her husband. Testimony notes one of her mothers was always saying to strike while the irons hot. The scene also includes a Mrs. Jones winning a vacuum cleaner in a competition, with disbelief about its usefulness.
Married Fifty Years in quiet Acton celebration
Mr and Mrs George Chapman marked fifty years of marriage with a quiet observance at home on Myth Street Acton They were wed on September 20 and moved to Acton thirty eight years ago Their family includes Madge and John with grandchildren Kathleen and Jack present Friends wished them many more happy years in Acton where they have lived most of their married life
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George Chapman
Myth Street
Mrs. Chapman
Acton
Chapman
Beardmore Co
Madge Chapman
Hom
John Chapman
Acton Citizenu
Betty Bauer
Phyliss Robertson
Jean Wilds
Pallant
Hoeefor
Thos. Mack
Rockwood
Mack
Acton Fair
Laura Linham
Westbury
Wiltshire
England
Marriage at St Marys Episcopal Church Cleveland
A September wedding took place at St Marys Episcopal Church in Cleveland Ohio on September 19 at 400 pm Rev John S Gillespie officiated The bride Miss Margaret Beatrice Bauer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bauer and groom Edward John Tulacek son of Mr and Mrs John Tulacek hosted forty guests at the reception at the brides home The couple will reside in Cleveland after a eastbound motor honeymoon trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Romond Boulevard
Cleveland
Ohio
John S. Gillespie
Eargaret Beatrice Bauer
Henry Bauer
Union Avenue
Acton
Ontario
Edward John Tubacek
John Tubhacek
Liv
Elsie Layer
George Layer
Aventy
Edward Tulacek
Cleveland Fire Department
Tulacek
Prize C N E Horses Shine At C N E Show
Mr N G Lindsay led a string of Win nings at the C N E with Star Now four years old or over taking third place. Fairview Brown Seal two years old won first on Hermoine Performer, a brood mare, with Woodberry Queen fourth in 1936. Actorilus placed second from progeny of Fairview Brown Seal and Hermoine Performer. James A Mann earned third with Fairview Bonnie gelding.
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C.N.E
Mr. N. G. Lindsay
Star
Fairview Brown
James A. Mann
Fairview Bonnie
G. W. Murray
G. ‘Th Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Elliott Moses
June Peters
A. Schafter
Waterloo
Logan McKillop
L. E. McKeown
Weston
Lady Peters
F. E. Hopking
Cookbville
Peter J
Tarnwell
Arkell
George Cutting
Orton
G_ Dolaon
Georgetown
Margaret’ McDonald
Furmers
doga catehtanys o_ball
Joly Bennett
Dorothy Cleave
Chas
Leith Scott
George__ Tyler
Norman Robertada
St. Albans Men's Service Club Officers Elected
St Albans Men's Service Club held their annual meeting in the Parish Mall on Monday night. Officers elected include Honorary President Rev. I. Hirlinger President W. Lecleshull Vice President W. R. Lashbrook Secretary C. W. Lucas Treasurer J. P. Sengrow. Executive A. Ryan WL Fryer C. Curmrite We Afina G. Hall W. Colman and G. Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Acton Fair 1936 Sets New High Records Across Exhibits
The Acton Fair opened with record crowds and strong showings in every department. Judges noted better grain, vegetables, livestock, and children’s entries while entertainment including the Acton Citizens Band and YMC A performances drew large audiences. Winners in races and contests were announced as the fair concluded with remarks on its continued success and plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Arena
Acton Concert Orchestra Delights Town Hall Audience
A Splendid Acton Town Hall concert featuring the Acton Concert Orchestra with Jim Hunter of the Toronto Telegram as MC. Performances included xylophone solos by Irving Spires, violin duets by Norman Bralda and Wellington Hall, cowboy songs by John Emerson, and multiple ensembles plus a community singalong led by Jim Yimler.
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Acton
Town Hall
Jim Hunter
Toronto Telegram
Acton Concert Orchestra
Reeve Harrison
Irving Spires
Quelph
Norman Bralda
Wellington Hall
John Emerson
Georgetown
Cowboy Jack
Mr Spires
Mixs Spires
Teal Denver
Farewell gathering for Ars Harrison before Toronto move
Mrs. G A Dills hosted a Monday evening farewell at Freder ick Street for friends of Mr C H Harrison. About fifty ladies called to socialize with Ars Harrison and Miss Beth and Margaret prior to their departure to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dills
C. H. Harrison
Frederick Street
Ars. Harrison
Beth
Margaret
Toronto
Acton Fair Night Accident Hurled Horses Off Roadway
An accident occurred about three miles east of Acton on the highway as participants returned from Acton Fair. W O Moffat and Stanley Morrison were with prize horses hitched to a show buggy when Charles Fletcher of Toronto failed to notice the vehicle and crashed into it. The buggy was wrecked though Moffat Morrison and the horses were not seriously injured. A second near miss happened west of Acton when a driver stopped before striking the horse and buggy.
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Acton
Acton Fair
W. O. Moffat
Stanley Morrison
Charles Fletcher
Northcote Avenue
Toronto
Moffat
Morrison
Horsea
Missed the Road Driver Faces Reckless Driving Charge
On Saturday night Wallace Topphig of 165 Bastedo Avenue Toronto damaged his car when it left the road and crashed along the guard rail at the creek edge on Main Street. Chief MacPherson investigated and a reckless driving charge was preferred.
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Wallace
Bastedo Avenue
Toronto
Main Street
MacPherson
Family Gathering for Birthday of Mrs. R V E Wansbrough
A Wednesday birthday celebration brought together the Wansbrough family in Toronto and nearby towns. Attendees included H R Wansbrough and spouse, Frank Day and Marlon Bay, Gordon Melktug, Allan Smith and family, Marold Wansbrough and Robbie, plus others from Sorarto.
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R. VE. Wansbrough
Taly Anouier
H. R. Wansbrough
Toronto
Ars. Frank Day
Marlon Bay
Tockwood
Gordon Melktug
Allan Smith
Marold Wansbrough
Robbie
Sorarto
Fulra fair dates listed for readers of Tue Purse Passa
The notice lists upcoming fair dates across multiple towns including Grand Valley Janiton Crampton Quergetown Abtrfoyle Strovbiville Woodbridge Holton and Thanksgiving Bay. Dates range from September to October with varied day spans.
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SGA Weed Vriees
Grand Valley
Janiton
Crampton
Quergetown
Abtrfoyle
Strovbiville
Woodbridge
Holton
Thanksgiving Bay
Acton Fair showcases crowd pleasing exhibits and praise
The Acton Fair featured a busy miniature railway, Dr McQuibban’s jumping horses, and Youdspeaker gear amid strong commercial displays by Barr’s Grocery Johnstone Rumicey Wiss HK Yok Langley’s exhibit and J Y Mackenzie. The school children’s exhibit set a record and merchants were urged to advertise next year. Acton Citizens Band contributed to the two day event while Elwood Hughes of the C N E stressed community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr's Grocery
Johnstone & Rumiecy
Wiss HK
Langley
J.Y. Mackenzie & Son
Duilrein
Elwood Hughes
C.N.E
Acton Fair
Mr. Hughes
Acton to Host Inter-School Athletic Meet Day
Acton High School field day scheduled for tomorrow. The Inter-School Athletic Meet for Walton County’s north end will be held in Acton on Wednesday September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Walton County
Acton
Community events and meetings in local notices
Announcements list Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club activities on November 4 and 5. Women's Institute holds a meeting at Mrs G Lants on Thursday October 1 at 3 30 PM. Anniversary services at Sodom Church Nassagawega on Sunday September 27 at 11 AM and 7 90 PM with Rev A G Stewart speaker. Monday will feature a supper with a small program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lawn
Women's Institute
G. Lants
Sodom Church
Nassagawega
A. G. Stewart
Chalimers Church
Toronto
Anniversary services and town program at Baptist Church
Anniversary services will be held at the Baptist Church on Sunday September 17 with addresses by Dr. Joh MacNeill Dean of Theology at 11 00 a m and 7 00 pm. Monday evening offers entertainment at 60 p m There will be a church illustrated program The Town of Long Ago and a musical program Admission 50 cents and 25 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Joh MacNeill
McMunter University
Long Ago
Churchill United Church 98th Anniversary Weekend
Churchill United Church celebrates its 98th anniversary with Sunday services at 11 and 7 140 pm featuring Rev. Albert Leece of Nuttonville as speaker. Monday evening offers a six to eight o'clock fowl supper followed by a concert with Rev. A N McMinlen of Norval and Alber Muth Gibson. various musical acts and Knox Sunday School Orchestra provide music. Admission 25 cents and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United Church
Te Field
Albert Leece
B.A
Nuttonville
A. N. McMinlen
H.A
Norval
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Machine Co
Mr. J. Donnefeld
U. FW. C
Shoppers’ Guide
Weil
Mra. Jones
Largo Caballero
Madrid
Spain
Go Caballero
ST. Alban’s Men's Service Club
Y.M.C.A
le Wright
Acton Farr
Tim Fae
Acton Citizens
John Bennett
George Grant
Carr
Miss O'Donnell
W. Collier
J. Kempahead
FP. Cleave
J. Hempshead
J. Hooper
Birk van Goozen
Elmer Lasby
Acton Y.M.C.A
Mir
George Emery
Acton Y ¥.M. C.A
Acton Y
Gordon Cook
Yfownard Norton
Gordon Butler
Guelph
Jack Burnett
John Hodgkins
Art Fellowa
Red Arthur
J. Bo Devereaux
Iway Thompson
J. Devereaux
R. J. Kerr
Dior
Fred Gowland
Wits
Firsb
G. Thomson
Acton Cltivens
Charles W. Landsborough
Aly
Paris
T. J. Brownridge
G. Nighbor
R. H. Munter
J. C. Cunningham
J. E. Pearen
J. Neubeur
Mr. McDonald
W. C. Burton
L. Skilling
R. H. Winter
S. E. Griffin
E. Griffin
F. R. Fendley
S. W. Nelles & Son
Guy, Cook
T. J. Drownridge
J. Neubear
W. Nelles & Son
P. RM. Fendley
S. W. Nelles & “Son
R. H. Uunter
J.C. Cunningham
J.C. Cunningham. Table Becta, Turnip—Dirs. C. Landsborough, J. ©. Cunningham
R. H. Nuntur
R. Kendley
Lloyd Skillings
Georgy Cook
D. FL Williamson
J. Cc. Cunningham
T. J. Wrownridge
Q. Nighbor
Table Squash
Wendley
Gd. Nighbor
Pela Squish BR. Orfunters
A. Nighbor
Bor
Hendley
Emaar
Dr. McQuibban
Earl Rowe
Thero
Vasual
RR. J. Kerr
Churchill
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