Eight Rover Moot at Blue Springs Draws Scouts from Across Provinces
The eighth Oxitario Rover Goout Moot gathered about 250 Scouts at Blue Springs Reserve near Acton from Ottawa, Garnia, New York State and Washington DC. Visitors toured new Murray Lodge, Kekedowigamig building, and camp facilities while programs covered forestry, leather craft, jiu jitsu and photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Sexings Reserve
Acton
Oxitario Rover
Ottawa
Garnia
New York State
Washington, D.C
Cook House
A. H. Richardson
W. J. Cairns
Montreal
Richardson
A. R. Walberg
Frank C. Irwin
Cedars
Niagara District
Rovera
George
Willowdale
Messra L. J. Bishop
St. Catharines
D. W. F. Nichols
Windsor
Alec Laces
W. H. J. Tindale
Toronto
Fare
Mason
Murray Lodge
Wm. Murray
Margaret Stuart
Murray Lange
Kekedowigamig
P Jones
Keke
Tus
Lus
Cook Houm
His
Injured Doctor Survives Fall From Truck On Mill Street
Dr. Arthur Firstbrook fell from the back of Jack McMullen s truck on Mill Street and suffered severe head injuries. Rushed to Guelph hospital unconscious, he regained consciousness en route and was hoped to recover enough to leave hospital that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Firstbrook
Jack McMullen
Mill Street
Firstbrook
Wilbur Street
Guelph
Phienda
Highways Safer Ahead with Vehicle Safety Checks
Halton and Acton garage operators promote the Safety Lance testing to gauge car safety. Motorists can visit Young Street next Monday from 8 a.m. for a full check up with modern testing machines, with no obligation to repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Acton
Young Street
Force Electric Products to Move at Once
Citizens praise the Council and Industrial Commissioner for completing matters that allow Force Electric Products to occupy the Acton building by the first of the month. Moving is expected to start next week as the Poree brothers and key workers relocate to Acton with suitable housing secured.
Trampled by Horse While Loading into Trailer
Dr Kirk veterinary surgeon was kicked and trampled by a horse he was loading into a trailer. He was rushed to Peel Memorial Hospital with concussion brain injuries fractured ribs a lacerated head and internal injuries. Neighbor aided him until medical help arrived yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsac
1 Kirk
Peel Memorial Hospital
Bramypton
Tragic crib accident ends in Moffat infant’s death
Dor o thy Brillinger aged Y months died Thursday afternoon at the home of her parents Ralph and Mrs Brillinger in Moffat County. The child’s head became caught in a small crib opening and she strangled as she slept. Local constable David Green investigated for the Provincial Police with coroner Dr A Hopper’s confirmation. Mother found the body later by an older daughter. Miss Revacco McDonald carried the child to Morriston to seek medical aid.
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Dorothy Brillinger
Ralph
Mrs Brillinger
Ro Rono
Moffat
David Green
A. Hopper
Ami
Morriston
Revacco McDonald
Goott
MARRIES MILLIONS IN MANITOULIN WEDDING
Mias Lauring MacDonald of Gare Bay wed Daniel G. Dodge in a high profile ceremony. Dodge, 21, heir to a Dodge motor fortune valued at 9 331 600 dollars per the latest accounting, inherits from his father the late John F. Dodge. Bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs John A MacDonald of Manitoulin Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Lauring MacDonald
Gare Bay
Daniel G. Dodge
Dodge Motor Millions
Dodge
North Woods
John F. Dodge
John A. MacDonald
Manitoulin Island
Ford Leavens wedding at Welland July ceremony
Dorothy Alice Leavens married Henry Thomas Ford on Friday July 29 at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Roy Geiger officiating. The couple plans to reside on Elizabeth Street after a reception attended by immediate family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Alice Leavens
Richard Leavens
Henry Thomas Ford
Henry Ford
Roy M Geiger
Florence Leavens
John Ford
Ford
Elizabeth Street
Weiland
Modern Barn Destroyed By Fire Saturday
A steel framed barn on the Unird line two miles from Actan was destroyed by fire Saturday about 5 30 p m despite quick neighbor response. Stock and equipment were saved as the blaze consumed the five year old structure. Loss is estimated at 6000 dollars with insurance partial coverage. The fire started near the hay loft with no wiring fault found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEnchern
Davidson
Woow Neer
Devidaon
My Near
Ume
Tur Pass
Boardmore Picnic At Acton Draws 500 Attendees
About five hundred employees from Boardmore and Co. held their annual picnic at Hedgewood Park Eden Mills. The event featured contests races and a softball tournament won by Belting and Cut Sole with a large silver trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardmore & Co
Acton
Hdgewood Park
Eden Mills
Col
AO. T. Beardmore
R. Anderson
T. Eliott
P. Killick
J. Chisholm
Mrs. Beardmore
Bobby Moloxze
Ronny Anderson
Harold Robaan
Stanley McHugh
Winnie Dawkins
Rena Braida
Gordon Gibbiin
Jokn McHugh
Dorothy Footitt
Trene Fryer
Bob Pootitt
Francis Papilon
Reno Braida
Dorothy Focut
Acton Citizens Band
Puzzle poem answer and weekly winner noted
The notice states last week's solution was Oo Toronto and announces Mrs W Watkins RR No Acton as the winner. It notes a new poem this week on Page Five and directs entries to reach the office by Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
W Watkins
Acton
Ontario Conservative Association names Grace MacKay Honorary Secretary
At the annual meeting in Toronto the Ontario Conservative Association appointed Mrs Grace MacKay to the post of Honorary Secretary after she previously served as Acting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace MacKay
Ontario Conservative Association
Toronto
Educational Convener Conducts Dublin Meeting
The Dublin Woman's Institute met at Mrs D McDougall's home with Mrs Bomerville in the chair. A program included a paper on Education, a skit by three junior girls, piano solos by Margaret Somerville and Mrs G Robertson, and a contest won by Marion Watson and Margaret Somemile. Lunch followed after closing exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Woman's Institute
Mra D
Petition for Six Year Audit in Erin Township
The Erin Township Municipal Council met at Hillsburg on Monday July 18 1938 with all members present. Minutes from the June meeting were confirmed and Earl Moore was appointed Liegephane summissioner for 1938. A petition signed by sixty ratepayers asked for an audit of the Township Treasurer's books for years prior to January 1 1938. The council declined to incur the cost and instructed the clerk to seek justification from petition sponsors. The insurance premium for township employees on roads was estimated at 42.55 on a payroll of 1500. The council donated 100 to Erin Agricultural Society and 10 to Wellington Provmen’s Association. Accounts were ordered paid including half year printing, fly powder, sheep destroyed by dogs, relief, and roads. Meeting adjourned to August 22 1938.
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Erin
Hillsburg
Mandak
John MecFre
Malway
Council
Tefsatis
Erin Agricultural Society
Wellington Prowmen'’s Association
Best Dressed Man Honored in Taranto Parade
Tom Algrton named best dressed man on parade among thousands during the corps reunion week end in Taranto. He is brother of Victor Acton and Jack Quelph, formerly of Acton and now in Quelph, who spent his boyhood days in Acton. Acton friends extend congratulations.
Acton Beats Georgetown 10 2 In Holiday Round
Acton routed Georgetown 10 to 2 last Friday in Hespeler Park. Norm Morton pitched for Acton with strong support from Ward Tyler and Cripps, while Brydon started for Georgetown. Oakville protests, umpire incident delaying play, game later awarded to Hespeler.
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Morton
Georgetown
Acton
Norm Morton
Brydon
Milton
Birthday Surprise for Mr Service Draws Neighbors
A Friday birthday surprise for Mr William Service of Nassuguveyn brought about thirty neighbors together. Elmer M Eachern spoke briefly before lunch and dancing began with music by James Service, Milton, and John McLellan. Prizes went to C Dobbie and Jo McDonald for the spot dance and to Edith Service and McDonald for the lucky number dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Service
Nassuguveyn
Service
Elmer M Eachern
Egin Township
Lunch Wei
Mitt James Service
Milton
John McLellan
Erin Township
C Dobbie
Dolly Varden
Jo McDonald
Acton
Edith Service
Jor McDonald
Dolly
Citizens Band Concert Set for Sunday Afternoon in Park
The Act Citizens Band plans a Sunday concert in the southern part of the park near the bathing beach. A full concert program will be featured starting at 314 o clock after noon, with shade from trees for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citzens Band
Ube
Uhe
12 Year Old Boy Killed by Bolting Horse at Kenilworth
Derwyn Elliott, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Elliott of Kenilworth, was dragged and killed when a horse bolted while he opened a gate for cattle. A rope tangled around his body as the horse galloped, despite bystander attempts to stop it. The boy, popular at Kenilworth school, died from severe injuries. his family and villagers mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derwyn Elliott
Ellicott
Robert Btott
Kenilworth Derwyn
Old Country Bowlers Beat the Natives at Acton Greens
Controversy over locals versus Old Country players ended in a bowls match at Acton Bowling Greens. After 21 ends the Old Country team led 24 to 15 with W J Gould Thes Watem Alf Ralph and Rev. E Moo Morrow on the Canadian side and A Buchanan Ben Baylis Holmethurst and R W Lowe among the victors for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canada
Chuen
W J Gould
Thes Watem
Alf Ralph
E Moo Morrow
Shean
Old Country
Ontario fall fairs list for district exhibitions
The Agricultural Societies Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture releases a complete list of fair and exhibition dates for the year. Highlights include Toronto Exhibition August 26 to September 10 and Fergus September 9 to 10 with many towns from London Western to Markham hosting events through late September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Societies Branch
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Paris
Toronto
Fergus
London
Western
Orangeville
Bracebridge
Caledon
Galt
Milton
Mount Forest
Bramptom
Bept
Georgetwan
Markham
Aberfoyle Teodor
Arthur
Erin
Monster Garden Party at Acton Park Tonight
Announcement of a garden party event in Acton Park tonight featuring the Melody Boys Band from 8:30 with a vanity program and lawn social proceeds at the home of Mr. W Masales. Fundraising aid to Knox Ladson. event runs today from 3 to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Melody Boys Band
Knox Ladson
W Masales
Tioday
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Blue Springs
Rover Scouts
Province
United States
Welland
R. L. Davidson
Solemon
National Broadcasting Company
Toronto Promenade Symphony Orchestra
Reginald Stewart
Stewart
National Symphony Orchestra
Washington
Dublin
Erin Fair
Oakville
Heapler
Prank
Terry
Languay
Post
Wan
Languag
Alan
Hin Oakville
Hespeler
Edward Ryder
Éoon
Astair Upm
Ontario Association
Frank
Heapeler
Wedheminy Acton
George Town
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