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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1938

Page

5

Local notices of visits and farewells across Ontario towns

Here is a roundup of social notices. Names include Mr Winsot Jordon of Toronto visiting Acton, Mr R N Grown taking a two week trip to the Western Provinces, and Mr Edward Dunford leaving for Yeovil England. Multiple families from Brampton Toronto Ingersoll London and Guelph share weekend visits farewells engagements and hospital news with best wishes to Clara Moore.

Charlie Allen Edward Dunford Woasslon Yeovil England

American Leaguers to Meet All Stars in Hamilton October 8

Hilly Rogell stages a major exhibition at Hamilton Civic Stadium at 2:45 PM on October 8 featuring his American Leaguers against Joe Krukauskas All Stars. Notable players listed include Campbell, Beaumont, Hay, Christman, Moore, and Clabchopse, with Debbetts catching and Rogell playing shortstop. The Canadian American League roster includes Pucter, Upper, Runge, Sinn, and Bonk. Proceeds aid local funds.

Hilly Rogell Joe Krakiusky Hamilton Civic Stadium Biw Rowell Plasera Hurullten Campbell Curtield Cleveland Bell Wutield Loui Cullenbine Coutfield Detroit McCoskey Nei Beaumont Kees Grace Hay Hughes Pas St Lamas Christman Detroit Rowell Archie Erst Cleveland Moore Grace Hay Toronte “Deabet Joe Krukauskas Bobby Pucter Toronto Art Upper Rome Baidie Runge Geareg Sinn Tony Bonk Hagnilten Rogell Debbetts Cateh All Stars Ahertstop Bush DS Omeceial Baba Krukuuskiin Eset Ody Othe Dlamiien Lamiext Ube Ghent

Oakville Carnival Opens as Public School Plans Highlight

Oakville hosts a carnival with crowds enjoying entertainment while the town highlights the new public school curriculum. Milton L. Sience, named Public School Inspector, spoke at the Oakville Home and School association meeting in the high school auditorium.

Truk Oakville Rotare Laos Clube L. Lo Sience Milton Ube

Centre of Inquiry Probes Ontario Mental Hospitals

A Royal Commission is appointed to investigate Ontario government mental hospitals after John R. Green of St. Thomas, a lawyer, complained of being detained for two years and nine months following commitment for observation.

John R. Green St. Thomas Hepburn Ontario

Field Day Contests Highlight Acton Pupils

Keen competition marked Acton High School Field Day with events for boys and girls aged 7 and up. Winners included Dorothy Foottit and Winnie Dawkins in sack and three legged races, Gordon Gibbins and Dororthy Footiit in running broad jumps, and a range of junior to senior girls and boys earning titles across relay, hurdle, and throwing events. The program showcased school championships across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions with notable names such as Barbara Nelean, Maud Blew, and Martin Hassard among others.

Dorothy Footiit Norma Marzo Winnie Dawkins Gordon Gibbins Allan Gordon Donald Evans Dorothy Foottit Eveleen Braida Norma Marzo Hoy Gordim Gibbins Edward Russell Wannetta Smith Dodger Ball Barbara Nelean Phyllis Robertson Cham- Plans Renu Braida Gordon Beatty Maurie Clayton Ken Blew Doris Bilton Martin Hassard Donald Farms Sam Brunelle Ken Fryer Ken Blow McKeown Jauck Chapman Burgeter Niro Braida Marort Nelson Eyvu Ritchie Mabel Burkholder Swackhamer Mashes Harris Bind Adore Russel Bruida Ana Mabel Haris Frances Bambound Tun Frances Dats Allee Gittins Moses Hate Marsares Marjorie Nelson Hun Boies Vestaster Hraidie Hove Hanes Hass Kren Hassard Inter- Ho Ren Serna Chaynan Heert Moo Hussar Hruce Pargeter Cirks Braidia Masptorm Nelsott Atlee Beatrice Titler Laortus Dhan Marie Cute Gobert Ramphs Rey Arnold Martin Hasgard Nino Braida Jack Chapman Sam Brincke Donald Ross Gilbert Ramph Iwin McKeown Martin Hasaard B. Parenter No Braida Florence Salt Evelyn Me Corn Alginson Margaret Howl Geome Alee Gillatathin Evelan Rentner Servor Bo McCuig Deris Bitar Heys Hop Step Ceumdon Heart Ken Fryer Donaid Ross Bhew Rem Bracata Serer Hassed Deira Holter Gairts Stanatune Joan Jumygr Alice Kuasel Marie Couto Ranenter- Redinte J Chapman N Braids

Another Timely Puzzle Rhyme by Mr. W Coles

Word puzzle clues point to a historic conference site linked to Chamberlain Mussolini Daladier Hitler and a war ending outcome. The verse hints at wartime leaders and a setting where history could change, urging the hoped fade of WAR after talks. Use coupon Solution Name.

Mr. W.coles Chamberlain Mussolini Daladier Hitler Chamtaian Wasb Germany Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hiller Faygland Prance Hiter Une-Sud

Peal Elliot Wedding in Acton Last Saturday

Ada Lorraine Elliot became bride of William Hamilton Peal at Acton home in a turquoise gown with silver accessories. Officiant Rev E A Brooks. Attendants included sister Mrs Frank Marshall and best man Mr Stan Lockwood. A reception followed. couple to reside at Inwardlegh Farm Rockwood.

Ada Lorraine Elliot Stephen Elliot Acton William Hamilton Peal George W. Peal Rockwood E A. Brooka St. Alban’s Anglican Church Frank Marshall Stan Lockwood Hamilton McCauley Toronto Peal

Dean of Niagara Addresses Harvest Supper Crowd

The Dean of Niagara spoke on churchmanship at a harvest supper, urging deeper faith and practice beyond critique. He used a parable about poles and prayer to emphasize closeness in spiritual life, and thanked volunteers who served the meal.

Dean Niagara A. Sawyer Nan Vy Sie Ada Mros H Webster OS Spe Hey FA Brooks

Forty Tlours Devotion Services at St Joseph

Forty Tlours devotion services were held at St Joseph along with preparatory devotions and sermons led by Rev Father OReilly and Rev Father Kehoe. The observances included a Solem Chast os kwee, with attendees from Desoto and nearby areas, and featured a sermon by Rev Father McBride and deaconry by Rev Father Traynor. An amid anxious crowd reflected on faith and future success in a closing remark.

St. Joseph Oreilly Nootar Hiamillen Traynor Hamiltot Kehoe Father McBride Cere- Tos Durmne

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