Acton School Board Meeting Sees Repairs and Union Jack Gift
The Acton School Board met to approve coal delivery and repairs, decide on eave trough and flagpole work, and accept a five by ten foot Union Jack from the Duke of Devonshire Chapter. Inspector L K L Skuce praised teachers, while the board planned renovating, blinds, shelves, and a substitute for Miss Hunt after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
1.C.D.E
EB. E Barr
J. M. McDonald
G. A. Dills
J. M. MacDonald
L.kl. Skuce
Pearen
Miss Hunt
Blow
Boyd
Dublin Literary Society Presents Varied Evening Program
The Dublin Literary met in the school last Friday evening with President Mr. Steele presiding. Readings by Miss Fiora Sayers and Mr. Grant, piano and duets by Mrs. Robertson and Miss Young, and a school children’s act Goldflocks. Doreen Steel and Margaret Jean-Roberteon performed readings and tap dancing by Mie Margaros Gon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary
Steele
Fiora Sayers
Sduett
Maharajah of Indore Weds American Nurse in Europe
Announcement from a Durbar reveals Miss Marguerite Sawyer Brangen an American nurse has married the 30 year old Maharajah of Indore. The ruler ascended the throne in 1926 after his father abdicated and previously wed Nancy Ann Miller of Seattle in 1938.
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Marguerite Sawyer Brangen
Indore
Europe
New Canadians Are Recommended in Halton County
Halton County court recommended nine applicants for Canadian citizenship including Giuseppe Bonin who pledged to defend Canada if war comes. He and eight others of mixed European origin testified they prefer Canada over Italy and would stay if called to serve. One case Cassimiro Schisizzi awaiting Peel County information.
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Mussolini
Guiseppe Bonin
Canada
Cassimiro Schisizzi
Halian
Port Credit
Peel County
Juseppe Bonin
Johannes Neilsen
Burlington
Charles Reese
John Gall
Julius Cozak
Nelson Farmer
Steve Palagzi
Freeman
Koop Hofstra
Powel Ryces
Acton
John Labenck
Nassagaweya Council Votes and Appointments Noted
Nassagaweya Township Council met with all members present. Vouchers totaling 268.54 and 485.97 were approved for relief, road work, and miscellaneous items. A $35 Salvation Army donation was approved. Bert Auliffe named caretaker for Memorial Plot. A. E. Wilson & Co. won a tender for road liability insurance at 95.00. Clerk to seek fenders for 15 hardwood cards for Township Hall. Next meeting set for May 3 at 7.00 p.m.
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Nassagaweya
Salvation Army
Hamilton
Bert Auliffe
A. E. Wilson & Co
Rosd
Talk on Norway Enjoyed by Lakeside Chapter Meeting
Mrs. W. J. Goon hosted a Lakeside ODER meeting with forty members present. Regent Mrs. RoJ. Buchanan presided as readings by Miss Isabel Bruce and Miss Jessie Russell preceded a talk by Mrs. Malcolm in Leitch on My Trip to Norway. The event featured attractive needlework and international souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Goon
Lakeside
Oder
Roj. Buchanan
Isabel Bruce
Jessie’ Russell
Emma Robinson
Norway
Malcolm
Leitch
Acton Tanners Win Over Woodstock In Owen Sound
Acton Tanners defeated the Woodstock Owen Sound Trappers in a hard fought game at the new Owen Sound arena. Dundas starred in goal for Owen Sound helping the Trappers hold the lead late while Fromanger and E Marzo tied and led counters for Acton amid fast pacing and penalties.
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Acton Tanners
Owen “Sound Trappers
Owen Sound
Dundas
Tanners
Adaqa
Acton
Groom
Terry
Fromanger
Woods
Fleming
Kentner
Bayliss
F. Marzo
Johnny Brush
Crawford Mahon Wins Queens Memorial Scholarship
Crawford Mahon of Campbellville, a drill instructor and teacher with Und A Witchener Public Schools for eight years, receives the Curtis Memorial Scholarship from Queens University. The award honors all round achievement in athletics service and academics. Mahon began summer school work in 1932 and is a Hamilton Normal School graduate.
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Crawford Mahon
Campbdellville
Witchener-Public-Scchoala
Curtis
Queens’University
Quiven
Mahon
Kitchener
Mr. Mahon
E. D. Mahon
Campbellville
Milton High School
Hamilton Normal School
Daughter of Rev Hobbs Sends Anniversary Letter
Mrs Jennie C Hobbs Hutton of Brantford, a daughter of the late Rev Richard Hobbs, who officiated at the Wilds wedding in Acton sixty years ago, sent a letter to Mr and Mrs George Wilds on their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Acton was Mrs Huttons birthplace and Mr Wilds was pleased to receive the note at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilds
Jennie C Hobbs Hutton
Brantford
Hutton
Richard Hobbs
Mrs. Wilds
Acton
Wilds
Amateur Night Feature at United Young People's Union
The Young People's Union held an amateur night with Mrs. Adamson presiding. George Switzer played Major Bowes and Elwood Johnston acted as announcer. Winners were Jack Hollinger, Lorena Locker, and Mansell Nellis with Kenneth Adamson winning youngest amateur.
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Young People's Union
Adamson
J.J. Stewart
George Switzer
Major Bowes
Elwood Johnston
Donalda
Margaret McPhail
Marjorie Nelson
Mabel Harris
Mansell Nellis
Lorena Locker
Jack Hollinger
Gordon Bilton
Kenneth Adamson
Jean Lambert
Erma Wilderspin
Lorena _Locker
Love Finds Andy Hardy at Gregory Theatre on Good Friday
The fourth entry in the Andy Hardy series screens at the Gregory Theatre for Good Friday. Lewis Stone returns as Judge Hardy with Mickey Rooney as Andy and Judy Garland making her debut in the series performing three songs and a grown-up role for one night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hardy
Andy Hardy
Gregory Theatre
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Andy Cecilia
Parker
Fay Holden
Betty Roas Clarke
Judy Garland
Lana ‘Turmer
Mickey
Ann Rutherford
Small blaze prompts quick fire brigade response on Main Street
A small blaze in a house once occupied by Mrs. M. Sinclair on Main Street prompted a swift fire brigade response Tuesday around noon. The fire was quickly controlled with little damage. Mrs. Sinclair reported some loose materials ignited on the floor.
Boston Bruins Star Nets OT Winner in Series Rout
Mel Hill emerged as a sensational forward for Boston as the Bruins reached the Stanley Cup finals by sweeping the New York Rangers in four games. Hill, a key right wing from Saskatchewan, capped his first full NAL season with overtime goals in three of the four wins, setting up a finals showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Boston Bruins
Mel Hill
Saskatchewan
Joop
Hill
New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Final Games in Round Robin Intermediate Series
The Bb O HLA intermediate round robin released schedules for the final games. Whitby vs Acton at Galt with referee Johnny Jones of Guelph, Priday Woodstock at Owen Sound, then Owen Sound vs Aston and Whitby vs Woodstock at Stratford. The two top teams advance to the 1939 Intermediate Championship. exact dates to be announced after winners are declared.
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Bb. O Hla
Whitby Va
Acton
Galt
Johnny Jones
Guelph
Priday
Woodstock
Owen Sound
Aston
Whitby
Strathford
Puzzle Poem solution and winner announced
The solution to last week's Puzzle Poem is Periscope and the winner is Miss Mon. Smith of Acton. Many answers appeared. readers are urged to try the Page Five puzzle this week and send in by Monday evening.
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Mon. Smith
Acton
Mornday
Two Injured In Motor Accident in Acton
A dump truck driven by Nicolas Roberts collided with a car driven by Jof Clinton three miles east of Acton amid heavy snow. Both car occupants sustained serious injuries. Draper shattered his headshield and Pegg fractured ribs. The truck’s body absorbed the impact. both injured were treated in Acton, with charges of reckless driving to be heard April 1 in Acton Police Court.
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Nicolas Roberts
Bellwoods Avenue
Toronto
Jof Clinton
Roberts
Cnte
Pegg
Draper
Peggy
Acton
McPherson
Howell
Recklead
Hag Beer Tae
Escape from Georgetown Fire Ends With Child Dropped To Safety
A Georgetown blaze on Main Street trapped Mrs Herbert Sinclair and her daughter Gloria a three, as Mrs Sinclair dropped the child from a gallery then leapt to a snow pile to escape unharmed. Firefighters rescued two other women as flames confined to the upper floor caused 1500 to 2000 dollars in damage and smoke-filled the upper apartment for nearly an hour.
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Maines
Howe
Main Street
Georgetown
Herberta Sinclair
Gloria
Une Arms
Mia
Sincclatry
Netly
Sin
J. F. Bessey
Annie Hammand
Bremen
Local Dignitaries Present Gift to Public School Grounds
Members of the LOD LE Devonshire Chapter met last Tuesday at Mrs. P. A. Smith’s home to discuss business and present a donated Union Jack for public school grounds. The meeting included a report on the Marathon Bridge, plans for a joint session with the Lakeside Chapter, and talks on Australia and current events. A luncheon followed the social hour.
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Devonshire
Barr
Jo M. McDonald
G. v A. Dills
A. Mason
P. A. Smith
Hamilton
Lakeside
Blow
Australia
W. J
W. Beatty
Halton Holsteins Show Outstanding Milk Records
In the Holstein Friesian Journal April issue Halton stands seventh in Western Ontario for number of breeders. Elmcrest Ada owned by Percy Leslie Georgetown is second in mature class Sub B 365 days with 18895 lbs milk and 3.55% fat. Dutchland Segis Abberkerk listed with 17667 lbs milk and 3.17% bf. Abberkerk Erne stine Hartog by Clarence Anderson Georgetown is prominent in 305 day mature class. Sadie Cornucopia Banks owned by Gordon Tasker Milton is fifth in four year old class with 12940 lbs milk and 3.76% fat. Correct Francy Keyes owned by A. E. Woodley & Son is second in 3 year plus with 13640 lbs and 3.62% fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein- Friesian Journal
Elmcrest Ada
Percy Leslie
Georgetown
Dutchland Segis Abberkerk
J.C. Bell
Freeman
Abberkerk Ernestine Hartog
Clarence Anderson
Sadie Cornucopia Banks
Gordon Tasker
Milton
Francy Keyes
A. E. Woodley & Son
Halton
Ontario
District Masons Celebrate Large Walker Lodge Gathering
The Wellington District Masons held a large official visit at Walker Lodge with about 110 in attendance from nearby towns. Representatives from Grand Lodge observed, and Cecil Crippe received the Masters Jewel while toasts honored the King, visitors, and the Grand Lodge.
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Walker Lodge
Dro
Krneat
Tallhy
Wellington
Lange
Philby
Grand Lodge
Y M.cta
Gymmagna
W. Bro
Cecil Crippe
Robert Winton
J. A. Laie
Bro
Tailby
M. W. Bro
Herrington
Grand Lodge of Canada
Ontario
Dominion
W. Bro. Sims McLean
Wor
P. McNiven
Milton
2Eitmann
Preston
Mistelle
Waterloo
Wilbern
Wilker Lodge
Ura
Po Watson
Coe
Prof Bell of the OAC Guest Speaker at Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury Literary Society hosted Prof. Bell of the OAC Guelph as guest speaker delivering an illustrated lecture on Soil Management. The talk held the audience’s attention and was followed by a luncheon prepared by the society’s executive.
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Bell
O.A.C
Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Alma Watson
Bloomsbury Gazette
Mac McLaughlin
Bel
OAC
Guelph
Paker
Literary Society
Easter Incident Sparks Tears Among Village Children
In a village near Easter, two local hunters passed with guns and dogs as children played. Afterward a young girl cried out that their rabbit shooting would spoil Easter, calling the hunters “you old mesnies.”
Easter Cantata The Red Dawn at Baptist Church
The Baptist Choir presents The Red Dawn Easter cantata at the church on Good Friday evening at 6 oclock with a silver collection. An Old-Time Dance at Rockwood Town Hall Friday features Frank's Orchestra and a Knox Church Ladies Aid bake sale and home made foods from 3 to 6 pm.
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The
Baptist Choir
Rockwood
Frank
Knox Church
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Highway Garage
Repairs Publications Co
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Meyer School
Artists Supply Co
J. A. Lockart
Maharajah
Halton County
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I. Marzo
Tripping
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Johnston
Russ Brush
Norm Morton
Walters
E. Marzo
Dorinstin
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Jones
Morton
Smith
Dundasas
Marao
Ndlas
Bus Morton
B. Marzo
Crawford
Pive
Aumphe Ilville
United Young People’s
Gregory
Boston
Caryl Draper
Clinton
Halton Holsteins
H. B. Ramsden
the Friendly Circle
Priepolly Circle
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Miss Bennett
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Tallby
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