Council Proceeds with YMC A Plans
Acton council advances YMCA project with plans and rental provisions. The meeting set August 23 1934 as tender deadline and left plans with Town Clerk H N Farmer for public viewing while Mahoney and public utilities officials advised on financing and site work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Memorial Committee
W. A. Lasby
S. M. Lasby
Neamthins
King and Kerr
Public Utilities Commission
Lashy
E. Jones
J. E. McMillan
H. N. Farmer
M. Lasby
Mahoney
Acton
Community Groups Stage Park Concert and Tennis Matches
Acton Citizens Band dedicated early program numbers to the late Mrs. M. R. Moore at a Sunday Park concert. Acton Ladies' Tennis Club fell to Kitchener Ladies as a crowd enjoyed solid play despite unreliable weather. A Storey Glove Co. employee gathering at Suburban Park featured a corn and weiner roast with a music-filled program and dancing, led by L. Byrne and various performers, with committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens’ Band
M. R. Moore
Acton
Kitchener
Mrs. Kingston
Isabel Cowie
Mildred Ford
Helen Ostrander
Audrey Moses
Margaret Grindell
Storey Glove Co
Suburban Park
L. Byrne
B’ Daisyl
J. McMullin
E. Hinton
C. McGill
B.rawlings
P. Pappillon
Pappillon
C. Byrne
Darby J. McMullin
H. Ivers
G. Lazenby
Darby
Bus Morton
N. Patrick
Sec
Treas
G. Smith
J. Kentner
M. Dennis
L. Bridges
J. Hinton
R. Anderson
Noted Strategy With Hikers and Tax Sign
A humorous snippet recalls a driver annoyed by hikers seeking rides. He tests a plan, placing a clear sign reading Tax on his car as he leaves town to deter solicitations. The gag relies on a blunt, public-facing message to discourage offering lifts.
Marriage in Brampton and Middle School Exam Results
The article reports the August 6 Brampton wedding of Miss Evelyn Gertrude Wilkinson to Mr. James Albert Marini with details of ceremony, attire, and reception at Mrs. Wilkinson’s home, plus a report on Acton Middle School departmental exam results listing students and grades. Montreal Editors to Attend Canadian Weekly Association Convention with cruise details and notable speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Evelyn Gertrude Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Charles Wilkinson
James Albert ‘Marini
Mann
John Mann
Acton
Norman McLeod
A. K. Mann
William Wilkinson
Marion
Jean Davidson
Miles
Canada
Montreal
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Canada Steamship Lines
Saguenay
Quebec
Murray Bay
Saguenay River
St. Lawrence
Lord Athelstan
The
Montreal Star
Premier Taschereau
Houde
Acton School
Margaret J. Arnold
Jack Beattie
John Dennis
Hugh. F. Fraser
Edward A. Hansen
Charles Henderson
Mickey C. Holmes
Acton Community Celebrations Highlight Union and Wedding News
Acton events include a wedding for Pearl Eliza Foster and George Wilson Burt at Norval with family attendance and reception. The Eccles Mullin clan reunion in Mount Forest honored John Eccles as president and Mary Gillies as vice president, with events at Pleasant View estate and attendees from Ohio to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eccles-Mullin
Jas. Eccles
Brampton
John Eccles
Mount Forest
Mary Gillies
Family Association
Pleasant View
James Mullin
Youngstown
Ohio
Mary Eccles
Georgetown
John Brown
Acton
Jean Boake
F. Boake
Toronto
Acton Loses Noted School Leader Mrs M R Moore
Mrs. Mary R. Moore longtime Acton Public School staff primer teacher and music director died Friday after a brief illness. She guided Acton music from primer to high school and led choirs to major prizes at county festivals. She supported church and community work and cared for her mother. Funeral held at Knox Presbyterian Church with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Acton
Acton School
Toronto
Wilbert E. Moore
Medicine Hat
Edmonton
Robert Holmes
Knox Presbyterian Church
H. L.’ Bennie
Fairview
Philip
Messrs
R. J. ‘Wallace
J. M. McDonald
W. K. Graham
Alex
Knox Charen Ladies’ Aid
A. Bell
Miss Pearl
Alex. Macdonald
Margaret Macdonald
Acton Bowling Club
Band Program for Guelph and Eden Mills Concerts
Acton Citizens Band performs Sunday at Edgewood Park Eden Mills then proceeds to Guelph with Bandmaster C W Mason conducting. The program includes Canada Tang of Liberty, Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, Gala Night Overture, Irish Melodies, Little Giant, Lassie of Mine, I Love You Truly, Rose Festival, Commodore Polka duet with R Parkinson, Corn Huskers, Billy Sundays Favorites, Gipsy Festival, Bliss Eternal Waltz, Fox Trail March, Abide With Me Hymn 2428 and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citiens
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Guelph
C. W. Mason
A. Mareh
Canada
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
Marek Wissen
Miss L. Mason
Chas
Landsborough
R. Parkinson
Angus McDonald Rites Held After Yearlong Illness
Angus McDonald of Halton County Esquesing Township died at St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph on August 10 in his 64th year after a heart attack following surgery. He born in Priceville, married Emily Wright Scott in 1899. survived by widow and nine sons and two daughters including William of Dolly Varden and Mrs Scott of Everton. Funeral service Monday at Limehouse Cemetery with pallbearers Cedric Cross Jonathan Lane William Hall John Scott and Edward Hill. The family receives many condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McDonald
Halton County
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
McDonald
Priceville
Emily Wright Scott
Limehouse
William
Dolly Varden
Scott
Everton
Margaret
Acton
Joseph
Alexander
Kenneth
Russell
Archibald
Hector
Clifford
Norman
Dr. Howard
Georgetown
Messrs
Cedric Cross
Jonathan Lane
William Hall
John Scott
Joseph Scott
Edward Hill
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Allan McLean
Allan A McLean aged sixteen of Erin Township Ont died after an unloading accident at home on lot 4 concession 6. He was load side when a sling rope broke causing a fatal weight shift. He died hours after admission to Guelph General Hospital. He leaves parents Donald and ? with siblings Lloyd and Helen. Funeral held at Ballhafad United Church and home with private service. Interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan A. McLean
Donald McLean
Erin Township
Guelph General Hospital
Allan
Guelph
Lloyd
Helen
Ballhafad United Church
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
School Board Seeks Replacement After Mrs Moore's Death
Trustees met to handle a vacancy caused by the death of Mrs M R Moore. They will advertise for a Primary Department teacher with singing ability and experience, and arrange boiler repairs per the inspector. Applications due by next meeting on August 20 at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Moore
W. R. Norton
H. I. G. Fraser
W.K. Graham
P.W. Pearen
A. J. Buchanan
J. M. McDonald
M. R. Moore
Moore
Y M C A Plan Edifice for Acton Follows Murray Will
Provisional Board named to oversee the Acton Y M C A project after final plans were approved by the Memorial Committee. The building will house a public utilities office, gymnasium, library, and club rooms with living quarters for staff. Construction aims to begin promptly with tendering to contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.murray
Acton
Ballantyne
Y. M. C. A. National Council
Murray Memorial
G. W. Murray
A. Mason
Potem
R. M. MacDonald
Public Utilities Commission
Acton Citizens Band Performs at Edgewood and Brazley Parks
Announcements note Acton Citizens Band at Edgewood Park Sunday 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. and at Brazley Park Erin Sunday afternoon August 26. The listings describe a splendid program and invite the public to enjoy the afternoons at these popular parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Edgewood Park
Hig
Acton Citizens Band
Brazley Park
Erin
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S.M. Lasby
E. Thetford
L. M. Reid
Yéllef
Committee On Finance
George Cowie
Brown, Bros
Kenney Bros
Acton Free Press
Guelph Board of Health
Father McBride
Fred. Mills
Edinburgh
Scotland
King George
Queen Mary
Palace of
Holyroodhouse
Hollyroodhouse
Storey
Wiener Raast
Mann-Wilkinson
Acton High School
R.elwood Johnston
Helen C. Lamb
Jean Lambert
Harvey McCutcheon
George Molozzie
Marjorie A. Near
Harry W. Norton
Howard A. Norton
Marguerite K. Roszell
Roderick M. Ryder
Harold W. Skilling
Etta W. Swackhamer
George G. Switzer
Frederick G. Turner
Mason Knitting Company
Ross Burt
George Burt
Pearl Foster
Flora Sayers
Gordon Huffman
Free Press
Oakville
Burt-Foster
William Foster
Norval
Pearl Eliza
George Wilson Burt
Laurence Burt
George Sharp
Florence
Lloyd Burt
Wiles
William Williams
Lillian Woodhall
Harold
Laura Wiles
W.R. Kenney
J. P
A. Walker
Frank Armstrong
Thos, Porter
Andrews
Avearst
Eakins
Columbus
George Hynds
Chas. Bell
Glen Garden
Major Walker
Gordon Brown
Robert Cummings
Joseph Hynds
Detroit, Mich
Gordon McLeod
Norris
Elmsley
P.C
Junto
Allan McLean
Y.M.C.A
Wellington
City Hall
James H. King
R. Beverley Robson
Wellington South
F. E. Campbell
D. Paul Munro
Robson
Ontario
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