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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1933
Page
5
Social notes list visitors and residents in Acton and surrounding areas. Names include Doris Maddock of Toronto Anne MacDonald of Waterloo Doris McDonald Myles Doris McDonald W J Awrey of Guelph Wm Gooper Vida Ramshaw Lily Ostrander Helen Ostrander Wm Wills of Toronto George Cook of Calgary and others visiting Acton Guelph London and Toronto shores with university and college plans noted.
Four schools Milton Georgetown Acton plan an inter school field day at Acton Park next Wednesday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm with about 200 visitors. Junior to seniors compete in athletic events and a rugby schedule lists Fergus Milton Georgetown Acton matchups through October 26.
Margaret Werden Miga relocates from the old homestead to establish a new home in Acten. The move marks a transition in residence, with details of the change noted in local notices.
In Acton the Baptist Church and neighbors presented Miss Margaret Worden with an address and purse as a farewell. They praised her unselfish nature and Christian character and wished her happiness as she remains near the community while joining the new life with the consumers.
The Acton district reports multiple deaths including Mrs Grace McLaren of Cheltenham with family survivors in Erin and Caledon Townships. Mrs John Ross of Finlayson Manitoba dies at eighty two, after a fall and long residence in Acton. Joseph Peter Gibbens of Vancouver, formerly Acton, dies in New Westminster with funeral and burial details. William Millard of Guelph dies after brief illness. memorials note his children and siblings. Mrs Thomas Cook of Acton dies after a stroke. services and burial at Fairview Cemetery noted, with detailed family ties and pallbearers.
A heated exchange follows a caller claiming resignation from the Town Council and planned retirement from business, while the editor defends the publication of the information under Public Improvements.
The Gregory Theatre presents a mixed card featuring Zane Grey adaptation Can on Walls with George O'Brien, comedy How Have You Been, cartoon Form er Alfalfa's Party, and more. It lists stars Paul Lukas Lella Clark Gable Jean Harlow and upcoming Hold Your Man.
A reader from Montreal recalls travels to Rome with a Canadian poultry delegation for the World Poultry Congress and describes Italian entertainment and reconstruction efforts. The letter also reflects on Montreal’s history and visits to landmarks such as Victoria Bridge and Fort Chambly, ending with a cordial note to the Free Press.
Acton Schools field day honors list champions and runners in senior junior and intermediate divisions. Senior Boy Champion Stewart Lants. 220 Yard Dash members Hugh Fraser H Lambert Douglas Guthrie. Running Broad Jump H Lambert Douglas Guthrie Howard Norton. 1000 Yard Dash Hugh Fraser H Skilling H Lambert. Intermediate Boy Champion Hugh Praser. Junior Boy Champion Jimmie Jones.
A local greens mixed bowling tournament held Saturday crowned Mrs J M McDonald as overall winner with 3 points and plus 10. Miss H Wallace finished second, and T Bailey won the men’s first with four points and plus 20, followed by J McGeachie in second with four points and plus 12. scores list multiple players across two rounds.
A quirky exchange shows a wife returning from shopping and a husband reacting with humorous wordplay about the items and the bill. The odd dialogue uses playful mispronunciations to convey astonishment.
In a brief dialogue at a country inn two guests discuss the charm of the place. The first notes the old wing, and the second confirms having had lunch there.
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