No Blame Attached by Jury For Highway Fatality
Acton Ontario April 15 1937 coroner s jury found no blame on either driver in the No 7 Highway crash that killed Lynn Baines of Preston The verdict urged repainting the center line and removing sand from the outside shoulder as contributing factors to the accident.
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Acton
Lynn Baines
Preston
R. M. McDonald
Ontario
Chester McBain
Messrs
E& Ryder
J. HK. Gardiner
Mars McDonald
R. YE. ElMoe
EB. Thelford
Eel Barr
J. RW. Lelbshman
J. A McNiven
W. Y. Dick
Crown
EL J. Nelson
Bairns
Guelph
John Runstedler
Barnes
Lawrences Gibbons
Haines
Oiber Howell
Ernest Seysworth
McBain
Daylght
Ernst Seysworth
McRuln
Melme
Dublin Society Visits Greenock for Literary Evening
The Greenock Literary Society hosted a Dublin Society program on Friday April 1 with selections by the orchestra and readings by Flora Sayers Prances Mullin and Mrs Roger Barr. A duet by Wilda McGlaughlin and Dorothy Steele, a Ottawa trip speech by Walter Linham, a comet and soprano solos by Dotylus Prank and Aimie Wack followed lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Literary Society
Questa
Dublin Literary Society
The
Dublin Society
Flora Sayers
Prances Mullin
Wilda McGlaughlin
Dorothy Steele
Ottawa
Walter Linham
Roger Barr
Wm. Broken Comet
Blue Springs Scout Reserve Plans Unveiled by Scouts
Mr In Irwin and Mr Richardson of the Boy Scouts Association Toronto visited to discuss Blue Springs property recently bought from the late Wm Murray. The site will be known as Due Springs Scout Reserve and summer activities run July 19 to August 3. No Leaders Training Course this year. Buildings will be used and Fordham camp in Fairfield will support summer Scout activities. Dive Springs Reserve to become the central Scout camping area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Richardson
Boy Scouts’ Association Neatquarters
Toronto
Blue Springs
Wm. Murray
Due Springs
Frantford
Dive Springs
Public Lilliths Commission Okays Range Plan for Town Utilities
Fortnightly session results show the Commission approving a range plan for local utilities. Noted items include water and hydro power allocations, transfers between waterworks and general accounts, and bids from Hydro and Canadian Brass. The meeting also approves attendee from local dealers and cable purchases for services on Young Street this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Lilliths Commission
C. Hansen
F J. McCutcheon
R. J. Kerr
Hydra
Bell Tylephone Co
Hydro Commission
March Power
Jess Credit
Corte Community Electrical Sungy Co
Bupp Mess
McDonald Electric
Cc. N. It. and Transports
W. I. Lashbrook
Acu
Tyler
Young Street
D D G M Visits Walker Lodge on Monday
About 125 members of the Masonic fraternity gathered at Walker Lodge to honor District Deputy Grand Master McFayden. He spoke on Masonry’s principles and urged peace, while several lodges were recognized and toasts offered at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Praternity
Walker Lodge
McFayden
Almay Lodge
Galt
Hiro. J. Af. McDonald
Gen
Gordon
Musgler
Bro
Logan
John Keyney
War
MecPugden
Edward Io O
Prince of Wales
Chanee
Packis
Canada
Bobby Burns
George Gannon
Hro
Carmichael
Grand River Lodge
Kitchener
Drs
Roy Findlay
Gupiph
Lro
Rothermin
Bro. McNabb
St. Clair Lodge
Xiflton
Tro
Baer
Alma Lodge
Dro. Readhead
Campbell Lodge
Cambellville
Jo. E. Harrop
St. Clair Lode
Millon
Titchie
R. A. Winton
Farm Women's Club Holds April Meeting at McCutcheon Home
The Farm Women's Club met in April at Mrs. H. McCutcheon's home. The president chaired. members answered a proverb. Secretary read a report and noted thanks from Mrs. Stephen Coxe for a quilt. A program included readings, apples discussion, and a closing social with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McCutcheon
Stephen Coxe
Meading
Haiken
Dimo Sola
Lakeside Chapter Honors Mrs Hilton With Shower and Birthday
Last evening the Lakeside Chapter of the 1 C C E honored Mrs Hilton nee Vida Ramshaw a recent bride with a kitchen shower and gifts at her home. About thirty members attended including games fortune telling and a program. The event marked the chapter’s twenty first birthday with a cake of 21 candles. Mrs Hust has served as Regent and will remain in Acton with members pleased at her continued residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
1.C.C.E
Hilton
Vida Ramshaw
Wilton
Puzzle Poem prize ties to Unity Male Quartette winner
Last week's winner was Unity Male Quartette. Jean McMillan was first correct respondent, winning two theatre admissions. This week’s poem appears on Page Seven with a prize of chocolates for the first correct answer opening Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity
Jean McMillan
Acton
Oldest Subscriber Geo Wilds Backs Pars Press Renewal
Geo Wilds renewed his Pars Press subscription for the fifty eighth time, making him the paper’s oldest known subscriber. He recalls subscribing around his marriage some eighty years ago and notes his punctuality, health, and abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. He reminisces about early ball games and cigars after matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilds
Pars
Wilds
Mr. Wilds
Militia funding and road request dominate Halton meeting
Walton County Council heard a deputation from Colonel Fitzgerald seeking financial aid to reorganize the Canadian Militia regiments across Lorne, Peel Dufferin and Halton. Georgetown officials urged taking over a road near Georgetown as a County Road, but a decision was postponed pending further study.
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Walton County
Court House
Milton
Wis
Pitgerald
Canadian Miliia
Council
Lorne Scottinh
Peel Dufferin and Halton
Pitzgerald
Gibbons
Georgetown
Prampton
Acton
Leslie
Victor Hall
Good Roads Committee
Planning Coronation Celebration Committee Appointed at Meeting
Acton plans coronation day events with a May 7 parade of school children and organizations. A service, coronation trees, medals for children, and lights for Main Street are planned, with monthly decoration and a May celebration.
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Acton
Council
Reeve BF
McCutcheon
Groun
Ath J XP
W. Coles
EL Brillinger
D. A. Macttus
Milks M
Z. Henneth
Mert + Winton
Scoumpiter
G. W. Munon
J. Alter
Tt. Spletvaget
W4da
Home Improvement Plan Promises Loans for Acton Homes
A Town Hall meeting explains the National Home Improvement Plan for Acton residents. Homeowners may borrow up to 1000 dollars from banks at 3.255 percent, or 4000 dollars with five years to repay, with no collateral required. The federal guarantee covers most loans,aiming to reduce unemployment and boost local business through home upgrades. The Acton committee forms to oversee details. A Milton baseball league plans a six team season including Acton, with a May 15 opener and a 15 game schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hlfp. Yewin
A. Mason
Irwin
Dominion
United States
Reeve FP
Mr Culcheon
Chatrmam
W. K. Graham
C. W. Wilson
J. B. Chalmers
W. G. Roszel
G. A. Dills
Reeve George Gordon
Nassagaweya
Milton
Burlington
Campbellville
Georgetown
Hrampton
Messrs. J. Leishamn
E. Dron
N. Farrell
W. AJ Storey
F. Terry
E. Coles
Wr. Leishman
Dn Milton
Diamond
Acton Hockey Club Elects 1937 38 Officers
At the annual meeting in the Council Chamber Acton Hockey Club elected officers for 1937 38 with HR Elliott as President and W A Rumsey as 1st Vice President. Other posts include W K Graham as Treasurer No Burrell as Secretary and an executive group. The manager and coach will be appointed by the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hockey Club
E. J. Nelson
Amos Maison
Williams Burton
C. VW. Harrison
Wm. Amos
A. E. Ruehle
WH. S. Holmes
G. Kahl
W. Frankum
5. Tacby
Workforce Hurdles and Upranking Ambitions
A fragmentary voice describes challenging early career steps and determination to rise from the bottom. The speaker mentions seeking better opportunities, enduring tough tasks, and steady progress toward higher roles. The tone blends grit with ambition.
A Good Local Play Cheerig My Deario at Town Hall
The St Alban s Players presented Cheerig My Deario at Town Hall last Thursday to a good audience. The three act comedy directed by Mrs J C Matthews featured Mason Orchestra between acts and a lively plot about a man engaged to three women with humorous complications. Cast included Harry Rogers Desmond Esther Taylor Sue Graham Phyllis Mackle Alice Vaylor Dick Graham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melchizedek
Harry Rogers
Desmond
Esther Taylor
Sue Grahim
Phyllis Mackle
Choy Wok
Alice Vaylor
Dick Graham
Worry Ware
Sophronia Spitchett
Grace Alms
Fid
Ann Holmes
Tommy Turent
Bi Blanche
Jefferson Johns
Barbaraw Yaylor
Gwennetl John
Olive Wogers
Lord Cuthbert
Twillingham
Gea. Wolloway
Snodsbury
Pred Turner
Knox Y P A Closing Meeting Recap
Last Tuesday Knox Y P A held its final meeting of the season. Bert Patrick led scripture, and the program featured ensemble mouth organ duets by Mrs Hall and Wright, selections by the Discorders, and a postlude by W N Wright. A social lunch followed under the president Miss L Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox VY
Bert Patrick
Svas Ag
Gola
Mics L
Orr
Wl Hall
Beasle Rawlings
WN. Wright
J. Dlow
AY. Hassard
Dublin Literary Society Delights with School Choir and Soloists
The Dublin Literary Society met at the school Friday evening with President W Linham presiding. The program featured a mixed school choir, Wilda McGlaughin singing, a piano solo by Margaret Somerville, a vocal duet by Verna Webster and Roche Mullin, and Gladys Mullin singing Just Like a Lady. Junior School children performed next, ending with a cornet solo by Douglas Frank. Lunch followed as attendees socialized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary Society
W. Linham
Wilda McGlaughin
Margaret Somerville
Verna Webster
Roche Mullin
Barr
Gladys Mullin
Douglas Frank
Sery
Community Events and Theatrical Offerings In April
Listings announce readings and performances across Eden Mills Hall Priday and Acton venues. The Street Called Sham opens April 2 with a three act play. Herbert L King performs April 27 at the VALCA venue. East Lynne set for April 26 in Acton. April 34 hosts a dance and social at Acton YH with speakers Mr Hughes Cleavey and Mr hos Whinkeloek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills Hall
Priday
Acton Liberal-Progressive Association
Acton Youn
Hughes Cleavey
Hos. Whinkeloek
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Uuuinteed Oo Faye
United Young Peoples
United Church
Use Young Peoples
Bixty Noice
Litte Thine
Junior Papila
Rio
Forty Voice
Gordon Gibbons
John
McHugh
Velma Murray
Dr. Morrow
Clifton
Greenock
Commission
Waterworka Department
Hydro
Canadian Bra. Co. Ltd
Studio
Hon. M. F. Hepburn
Arthur Roebuck
Oshawa
Wepburn
CYO
David Cross
D.D.G.M
Masonic Lodge
Y. M1. C. AL
Halton
T. F. Irwin
Mason
R. H. Elliott
Hockey
Wn. Farrell
Uewaed CLI Yur
Herbert L. King
Magicial Extramninary
V.alc.a
Willksburg Dramatic Society
Henry Wood
East Lynne
Thunally
Acton U.F.Y.P.O. Club
Adminton
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