Highway Tragedy Near Rockwood Claims Mrs Earl Davidson
A weekend crash on County Road 24 near Rockwood killed Mrs. Earl E. Davidson and wounded her husband and their two year old granddaughter Cheryl Price who later recovered. Col J A McIntosh of Galt drove the other car and suffered leg injuries. his wife and daughter Nancy were also hurt. The Davidson family, long residents of Acton, mourns her loss as services were held and neighbors express sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Déntire
Earl
E. Davidson
County
Rockwood
Col. J. A McIntosh
Galt
Davidson
Wellesley Hospital
Yohto
Col
J. A. McIntosh
Nancy
She Teaver
Gladys Price
Douglas
Teopald
Jack
Presbyterian’ Church
Acton
Legion
Johnstone and Runes Fae
Maadern Farr
Elery
Cy Me
Hugh
J. Greer
Go Mussete
Rea Hoare
Mo Maxwell
Fall Fair Dates for 1918 District Events
The Agricultural Societies Branch lists fall fairs and dates for 1918. Toronto Aug 27-Sept 11 Acton Oct 1 Milton Sept 2 Georgetown Sept 17-18 Mount Forest Aug 4-25 Fergus Sept DISP Barrie Sept 13-14 Bracebridge Sept 16-17 Caledon Sept 1-? Cooksville Sept 17-18 London Sept 13-28 New Hamburg Sept 17-18 Shelburne Sept. Includes Bannockburn Pastime, Poeswater, Woodsview, Annbays, Warne Rowell, Miss Kodothas, and several races and events with lunch and dancing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Societies Branch
Department of Agriculture
London
New Hamburg
Shelburne
Lehreile
Aberfoyle
Waterdown
Bannockburn
Bannockburn School
Packton Ee
Poeswater
Carol AW
Uy Woodswein
Laie Annbays
Warne Rowell
Jammie Rew
Mears
Eon
Marjorie MelNonald
Bos
Fred ‘Thompsean
Winaten
Sears Curts
Vercoutte Boas
Ri Somenry
Allan Ingles
Frank ‘Thownpton
Institute
S. H. Lindsay
Tadpole-Shaped Wing Tested for Fuel and Passengers
Britain announces trials of a tadpole shaped airfoil capable of carrying fuel and passengers. Sir Ben Lochwoeiser, chief scientist, notes the wing is three times as thick as standard sections and features a suction drag-countering system. Tests have occurred in Britain and the design aims at flying wing aircraft under the UK Australian reciprocal research scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lochwoeiser
Britain
Ministry of Supply
Ber
Edo
Commonwealth Aeronar Council
Australia
Rosyal
Spencer Husband Joins Over Ninety Group In Acton
Mr Spencer Husband of Willow Street joined the small group who have attained their ninetieth birthday. He previously lived in Kilbride and worked for Beardmore Co. now active and a regular Post Office morning caller. He is among Acton’s oldest Free Press subscribers and Mr Husband is kept informed by Mrs Husband due to fading eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Husband
Willow Street
Husband
Acton
Kilbride
Beardmore & Co
Free Press
Vacation Bible School Held at Churchill
A daily vacation Bible school ran July 26 to 30 at Churchill under Mr. and Mrs. Flindall. About 30 youths from the local district attended with some community visitors. Visual aids and Bible picture outlines supplemented learning. A closing session Friday evening drew strong parent turnout. The Flindalls received a money gift in appreciation of their leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. R
Flindall
Muphs
Men of Wellington District Honor Masonic Leaders
Neil A. McEachern of Waterton and William Drury of Arthur were named district deputy grand masters. W. C. Pord of Georgestown and George Jacob of Kitchener received grand steward and related district honors at the Wellington Masonic district sessions in Toronto, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil A. McEachern
Waterton
Wellington
Grand Masonic Lodge of Ontario
Toronto
William Drury
Arthur
W. C. Pord
Georgestown
George Jacob
Kitchener
Esquesing Council Meeting Talks Road Widening Plan
Esquesing Township Council met Monday August 2 with Reeve George Cleave presiding. A deputation from below Norval urged widening sharp curves on Concession 11. Council agreed to consult Chin تشغيلuacousy officials and consider actions. Accounts approved include hospital, supplies, telephone, charities, welfare, insurance, and road costs. Road Superintendent’s payments set at 3647.24 and salary to 1500 per year retroactive to May 1 1918 with by law to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
George Currie
George Leslie
H. Craig Reid
Wilfred Bird
George E. Cleave
Norval
ChinxuUacousy Council
W. ©. Brownridge
Langdon
Aylthrashlig Fem
Glen Williams Council
Ontario Hospital
Woodstock
R J. Lovell Co
Bell Telephone Co
IL M.bennett
Province of Saskatchewan
Dept .of Public Welfare
Unemployment Insurance Commission
A. W. Benton
Dominion Fire Insurance Co
Northwestern National Insurance Co
Walter Lawson
Stewarttown
R. H. Thompson
Reid
Leslie
Scotsman buys single spur in humorous tale
A Scotsman enters a saddler shop and asks for one spur. The shopkeeper questions the need, and Sandy replies that with one side of a hearse moved, the other must come along, a witty exchange. The fragment pivots to mention Rockfeller Foundation beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Winll
Acton Falls In Playoff Opener To Milton
Acton loses 6 5 as Milton rallies with four eighth inning runs and miscues by Acton. Morton Masales Lindsay and Ryder led Acton with several hits while D Brush and Rusk keyed Milton's scoring. Errors plagued Acton with Melanson and Stover contributing costly plays in a tense semifinal opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcutine
Tee
Malton
Spuieooto
Dion Biader
Milton
Ton
Red Caps
Tal
Senmister
Othe County
Dbuto
Jasus
Acton
Masales
R. Brush
Linds
Ses
Ryder
Masters
Morton
Creake
Rusk
OR Brust
Len
Tno
Andersen
Dion Bader
Who
Sthrun Andersen
von Master
Hyder Toak
Stover
Rena H
Waterhouse
Melanson
Stove
Er Melanson
Raders
Clements Sinutadino
Bal
Bill Wat
DO Brush
Melinson
Fay
Brush Rome
Rohoe
Milton Nooo
Lindsay If
Footitter
W. Waterhouse
J Waterhouse
Local Boy Trampled by Bull No Serious Injury
Archie McDonald son of J. D. McDonald escaped serious harm after a bull knocked him down on the Fourth One farm Monday. The animal trampled his chest before Dr. W. G. Kenney treated him. no broken ribs were found, but he is badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McDonald
J. D. McDonald
Mrs J H Smith to mark ninety years Saturday
Mrs John H Smith a longtime Acton resident now living with her daughter at 34 Alma Street Kitchener will observe her nintieth birthday on Saturday. The community extends birthday greetings and best wishes in this home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Acton
Cochrane
Alma Street
Kitchener
Winners announced in field crop competition here
Winners named in the field crop competition oats I sponsored by Acton Fall Fair. Judges included Mr HL Caid law. Scores listed: Fred Denny 90 Geo Wallace 89 J E Pearen 88 C W Swackhammer 86 Gordon Leste 85 John Allen 81 A Swackhamer 83 Hugs Reid 82 among fourteen entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rField
Acton Fall Fair
Fred Denny
Geo. Wallace
J. E. Pearen
C. W. Swackhamer
Gordon Leste
John Allen
A. Swackhamer
Hugs Reid
Mr HL Caid
Law
Lamb-Snyder wedding at First United in Hamilton
The Lamb Snyder wedding took place at First United Church Hamilton on July 24 with double ring ceremony. Margaret Jean Sny der of Fergus married Ivan Erskine Lamb of Hamilton in front of family and friends. Bev W. McLauchlin officiated. Miss Jean Milroy sang during the register signing. The decor featured pastel gladioli and palms. Bride wore white nylon marquisette gown with train and illusion veil. bouquet of gladioli and sweet peas. Attendants wore powder blue nylon mantilla gowns with matching hats and gloves. Flower girl Mary Lou Ferguson wore shell pink, nosegays carried by bridesmaids. Groomsmen included Mr. Robert Snyder and Mr. Wilard. reception following. The couple will reside in Stoney Creek. Lamb teaches at Saltfleet High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Church
Hamilton
Margaret Jean
Thaddeus H. Snyder
Fergus
Campbellville
Ivan Erskine Lamb
Robert Lamb
Bev
Robert W. McLauchlin
Henry J. Allen
Jean Milroy
Galt
Mary Kitts of
Milton
Marilyn Taimir
Mary Lou Ferguson
Otra Dumb
Robert Snyder
St Jacoby
Wilard
Stoney Creek
Snyder
Yrroom
Montreal
Quebec
Lamb
Saltfleet High School
Hartley Shields Reunion Held at Crawford Lake
Hartley Shields family reunion at Crawford Lake on July 24 drew 99 registrants, down from last year due to harvests. Under Hartley Anderson and Perry Walls a sports program and basket lunch preceded a business meeting led by Roy Walls, with new officers Sarthex Anderson, Joe Hartley, and Helen Shaw elected. gifts given to long-standing members. An annual reunion was agreed, and next year’s gathering set for June. The event concluded with Auld Lang Syne and prize recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley- Shields
Crawford Lake
Hartley Anderson
Perry Walls
Presdent
Roy Walls
Hamilton
Sarthex Anderson
Campbellville
Joe Hartley
Milton
Key
Helen Shaw
Toronto
Ed Mahon
Jas. Mahon
Lloyd Crawford
Ellen Readhead
CampbellwiNe
Peter Hartley
Harry Hartley
Davison
Michigan
Fred Cook
Lansing
Nassagaweya Sets Rates of Taxes For the Year
Nassagaweya Township Council met on Monday July 26 in the council chamber with presiding officer W W Mo Vaan Stekhe Reese. Items discussed included deer hunting restrictions, accounts totaling 770 dollars, and voucher procedures. A by law set tax rates for the seat and school sections passed, dog tax considered, and the clerk instructed to coordinate with Pusine Township for joint road inspection at Lot Mascaga. A resolution altering June 16 138 to adjust Knatchbull Hall purchase to a polling station was approved and the council adjourned to August 30 at 1:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweva ‘Township Council
Stekhe Reese
Hitehedek Owas
Dog Tan
Pustinen Teswnship
Nissigaweva Council
Pownline Lorner
Counts Road
Lot Mo Nascaga- We
Knatchbull Hall
Roy
Sailor Talk Navy Wife Quip Sparks Light Romance
A playful exchange between a sailor and his wife uses nautical imagery to tease about marriage and a shifting car. The humor centers on ship shape compliments and automotive misalignment in a wartime era tone.
Month of August Community Events List
A scaled list of local notices includes a preschool immunization clinic at Acton Town Hall Friday August 6 at 2 pm, a Barn Dance at Claude Pickett Farm on Seventh Line 14 miles north of Hornby Tuesday August 10, a Modernaires Orchestra appearance, and a Knox Church dinner Tuesday August 10 at 7 15 pm hosted by Ladies Aid with tickets from members before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Pickett
Seventh Line
Hornby
Modernaires Orcestra Admission Soc
Knox Church
Tuesaday
Ladies Aid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Happy Acton
Earl Davidson
Carl Rockwood
Grandaughter Sre
Hoegital
Guelph
Wit
Greenock
Greenock Wai
Grand View Farm
Hugh Reid
A. McKeown
Speyside
J. Hemsley
John Iding
Jack Leslie
Jos. Whitham
Bannockburn Institute
Im Acton
Churchill
Esquesing Council
Glenwillisma
The
Rockfeller Foundation
Mas
J. H. Smith
Lamb-Snyder
First United
Bruce Lockhart
Hartley -Shields
Feld
I First
Ross
TiMithes
Adby H. P
Agnew R
Alger K. M
Anderson F
Anderson J. M. Z
Anderson R
Andrews Hog
Archie Hf
Ashley C
Atkinson
Ayles
Allen G
Allen W
Bailey H. F
Bayliss G. HL
Bennett M. J
Bilton G
Anse
Blick
Blanche
Braida
Brown
Brown G
Bradshaw J
Bristow W
Haird Ron
Liraida
Brown Gj
Brown O. R
Bowman
Lao Benton
Hennett
Lao Hulton
Ye Blakley Boa Teine
Lrautao Nauy
Hir
Pbrenen
Burton
Bradshaw
Tong Bean
Braid
Brunelle
Bellamy
Binnie
Nassagaweya
Navy
Monathiv
Vyown Hall
Acton, Oon
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