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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
7
An in memoriam notice records the death of Frederick Acton aged 41. The fragment references his former residence in Acton and notes a memorial event to be held at Winnipes Friday. The text is incomplete but indicates a bereavement notice from family or local newspaper.
The week featured a Chautauqua display in Acton with fall frosts and cool evenings. Jewish New Year observances fall on Saturday and Sunday. Teachers’ Convention will grant another school holiday next week. Acton attendees visited Burlington, Caledon, Brampton, and Georgetown fairs. Yom Kippur and Thanksgiving coincide this year. A new porch replaces the old at Miss M. Cook’s Main Street home. Oakville Public Welfare Board names A S Forster as chairman. Public School pupil photo exhibit draws attention. Messrs A H Bishop & Sons replace old shed with a garage at Fairview Nurseries. Special Harvest Festival services held at St Alban’s Church last Sunday. A prize correction note for wine winners is included. Caution urged about door-to-door peddlers. buy from trusted locals.
The Field Day of Acton Schools features a series of age grouped girls and boys races from ages 5 and up, with participants including Margaret Somerville, Ethel Franklin, Harold Robson, Lloyd Robinson, Reno Braida, John McHugh, Doris Wilson, Billie Eccleshall, Gordon Bilton, Norman Anderson, Charlotte Marshall, and many others. Events include sprints across 5 to 14 years, washout and driving races, relays, peanut races, and broad jumps, showcasing a crowded program of young competitors.
Prize winners listed for cattle horses and sheep showing numerous pedigreed entries from W.G. Gerrie & Son Cockburn & Sons Parkins on Bros and others. Highlights include best male and female animals, dairy and beef classes, and breed specific awards across Jersey, Holstein, Ayrshire, Leghorn, and Plymouth settings with multiple exhibitors.
Public auction on October 12 at 1 PM near Acton to liquidate estate of Sarah E. Wallace. Items include horses, cows, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, implements, hay and grain, harness, and household effects. Terms: cash under $15,000, credit up to 12 months with approved notes. sale weather permitting, under cover if needed. Auctioneer R. J. Kerr. Clerk G. O. Plank.
Geese and turkeys listed with sellers Ridler Son W Allan and W H Allan plus Ridler and Son. Poultry specials feature Pen of 12 bred-to-Jay pullets from W Duval. Pet stock includes pigeons rabbits kittens and other pets from Howard Webster J Robertson Fyfe Somerville Tilly Alexander and others. Big Dance at Stanley Park by Martin and Ramsay with admission 50c for gentlemen 25c for ladies.
Weather dampened attendance at the Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society Fall Fair though exhibits remained strong. Highlights included stock entries with animals ranging from Clydesdale drafts to ponies, new boys and girls riding classes, hunter events, and high jump efforts. The sole horse race, the farmers' trotter pace, featured Allen, McArthur, Gunby, McArthur, and Sterling as the five top finishers.
The annual Fall Fair of Caledon Agricultural Society drew close to 3000 attendees on Saturday despite threatening clouds. Features included spirit harness horse racing on a half mile track, a special heat in the 2.24 to decide the purse division, and a large evening dance with over 600 participants. Earl Rowe M P Newton Robinson won the best animal in heavy draft. other winners included Lansdell Bros Brampton Gordon Speers Caledon C Cascadden Bradford. In the agricultural class John Kirk Caledon won best animal in class with several other exhibitors and winners from Brampton Erin Alton Tenett Pinkney Bros Caledon. George Lane Hillsburg won best animal in carriage horses. Numerous other exhibitors from Caledon and surrounding areas were successful, with prominent participants listing J Morrison Arthur Bolton Acton Helaney and others. A large exhibit of carriage horses was highlighted, and Earl Rowe again secured top honors in the roadster class. The Face Press Greeting Card line offers a complete line of fine cards and steel etchings with sale pricing.
The Guide News reports a Tuesday meeting due to Field Day and Chautauqua, with the Court of Honor meeting at the Captain's home. Four promotions occurred at the last regular meeting, naming Beth Harrison Patrol Leader Blue Bird, Lillian Woodhall Patrol Leader Orchid, Marjorie Davidson Patrol Second and Vera Rawlings Orchid Patrol Second. Prospects invite girls aged eleven to sixteen to join, and plans for Camp impressions begin next week. Fare Press Christmas Greeting Cards announced for local orders.
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