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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 26, 1935

Page

8

Lightle and Parey wed in Guelph on September 25 1935

Hazel D Parey daughter of Acton arrange to wed John H B Lightle son of Erin Township in a ceremony at the Parsonage 37 Liverpool Street Guelph Ontario officiated by Rev OC Elmer Kenny B A on Wednesday September 25th 1935. Herbert E Boomer aged 89 died at St Josephs Hospital London September 22 1935. Frederick Joseph McMillan died at home Frederick Street Acton September 19 1935 in his 14th year. James Moore died at Nassagawega Township September 19 1935 in his 81st year. Henry Goldham died September 26 1933. Dr H A Coxe died September 27 1933. Memorials from Mother and Daughter WIPE and Family.

Lightle-Farey Liverpool Street Guelph Ontario Elmer Kenny Hazel D A Parey Acton John HB. Lightle A. Lightle Erin Township Boomer St. Joseph's Hospital London Herbert E. Boomer Frederick Street Frederick Joseph McMillan Margaret Kaley Moore Nassagawega James Moore Catherine McMillan

Autumn Notes and Local Happenings in Acton

October brings early signs of fall with color on the leaves and warmer days. Brampton Fair attendance, resurfaced Mill Street, and upcoming political meetings mark a busy period, while local events include Hackney horse displays and birthdays.

Field Day Highlights From Acton Schools Meet Champions

Acton Schools field day results feature top performances by junior and senior athletes. Jack Blow and Rod Ryder led boys events with multiple wins while Ethel Pargeter and Kay Chapman headlined girls events, with team standings and point tallies across intermediate and senior divisions.

Banning Jack Blow Jack VanGooren Martin Hassard Elwood Johnston Jack Graham Jim Jones Rod Ryder Howard Norton Mickey Holmes Hanning John Drake Jack Dunn Pred Turner Fred Turner Chas. Henderson John Dennis N. B Vernon Agnew Gilbert Romphi Wiarlin Hassard Francis Papillon Fred Yumer Jim Jone Nilekey Volmon

United League Opens Season with Banquet and Program

The opening meeting of the United Young People's League in the United Church room drew about one hundred attendees for a banquet style start to the season. The evening featured music by Chaos Mason's orchestra, a keynote from Dr. Morrow on community and faith, and a talk by Mr. D. A. MacQaw on Ethiopia's history and its links to Christian values. The event concluded with a vote of thanks and a closing hymn.

United Young People’s League United Church Chaos Mason League J. Gordon Ramsden Hev Dr. Morrow G. Masake N. Gibson Bert Mason Andred Clifford Ruth Gibson Young People's League Jack Reid Jack Morrow George Dessureault St. Peter At the Gate Baptiste Chas Lansborough Ohio D. A. MacQaw Acton Continuation School Ethiopia Alto Abyssinia Sheba Britain Theodore Quen Victoria League of Nations Italy Miler Macltne Djeddsat

Canada Trade Policy Debate Drives Halton Electors

A Halton County elector appeal argues voters must study party records before the election. The letter criticizes Mr King’s era, touts Conservative trade deals since 1930, and urges support for protection of butter prices, Empire trade treaties, and national industry against foreign competition.

Mr. Cleaver Benett Busi Bennett National Bank Dusiness Canada King Federal Trade and Industry Commission Empire Ottawa Great Britain Theo Tiwaites Alton United States South America Cone Liberal

Calardol resident injured by fall after cow attack

Bila Kale Meckmaney of Calardol was badly lacerated one evening after being knocked down and trampled by a cow. Mrs J R Wilmiland has recovered enough from surgery at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph to go home. Mrs J P Muah and son John from Toronto spent the week with relatives here returning from Detroit where they left Mrs Hush's sister. Mrs Alex Dinnie who underwent surgery at Guelph General Hospital recovered enough to go to her parents' home. Advocat e Mrs Charles Entwistle of Guelph Township.

Bila Kale Meckmaney Calardol J. R. Wimilton St. Joseph's Hoapital Guelph Haes J. P. Muah John Toronto W. KE. Wuh Betroit Hush Hottwring Alex Dinnie Quelph General Hospital

Vase from the drawing-room mantelpiece surprise

A wife presents a small surprise gift to her husband describing a porcelain vase from the drawing room mantel as the item, while the husband expresses liking for such playful surprises.

Inter-School Meet Held at Georgetown with Local Winners

The event at Georgetown saw point tallies with 29 points by runners-up Ethel Purggeler and Myrna Yuinson, intermediate champion Mary Young at 25, runner Mary Barrett, senior champion Kay Chapman, and runner-up Helen Mooney. Winners qualify for the Inter-School meet including Acton Georgetown and Winton. Teachers thank supporters for helping run the events.

Ethel Paurgeter Doris Wilson Mae Roney Mary Durrett Betty Watts Margaret Arnold Kay Chapman Helen Moonsy Alan Lamb Gertrude Robertson Myrna Rawson Alice Taylor Hazel Wilson Ada Blottens Mary Papillon Elele Mary Barrett Mary Young Mary Paplion Eileen Breen Helen Brown Batty Watts Pointy Ethel Purggeler Myrna Yuinson U4 Polity Chaumplon O1 Polity Helen Mooney Acton Georgetown Winton Theas

Letter from George Currie on October 14 urging self vote

A dated letter urges readers to vote for themselves rather than their party on October 14. Currie claims treaties aided Canada and credits the Conservative Government since 1930, signing off with a personal endorsement.

Canada George Currie

Farewell Message of Rev G R Easter and Reflections on Love

The passage praises Rev G R Easter and Jequa, describing how religion elevates life beyond superstition and extols the mystery of the cross. It notes spiritual themes and a farewell series featuring Mr Ensler singing Welcome From Me and the choir performing an anthem.

Jequa Jesus Jerem Christ Mr. Ensler

Obituary notices for Pred erick J McMillan and Mrs Josiah Stewart

Obituary details for Pred erick J McMillan of Acton born Toronto and long-time resident, died at home on Frederick Street after years of illness. Survived by wife Margaret Kaley and children Jean, Michael, and Billy. also by sister Mrs. Beare in Vancouver. Funeral at St Joseph's Acton with pallbearers listed. Separate notice records the funeral of Mrs Josiah Stewart from Guelph to Everton Cemetery with large attendance and multiple survivors.

Prederick J. McMillan Frederick Street McMillan H& Home Frederick Joseph McMillan Colin McMillan Toronto Lfe Barrie Acton Margaret Kaley Jean Michael Bile Ulster Mars Bpeare Vancouver Jos. Kelly Hamilton Wr. Kaley Harrie Uenaly Mays. Yyde Adid Mes. Bonvnett Glen Williams Josiah Stewart Guelph Ewyton Church Everton Cemetery Mr. McLeod Everton Shippey John Dearnney St Thomas Amos Tovell Stewart St. Thomas Rochester Grand Valley Paisley Wiarton Kitchener Donald Alex Alvar Tovell Stewart Maacdonald Bert Robinson Harry Collier Hilleburg Church of Christ (Disciples Abd. Stan Stowell W. E. Robertson Robert King Orton David Ospringe Myrtle

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