Acton Wins decisive games to enter playoffs in B group
Acton defeated Georgetown 9 to 6 and 12 to 4 in a three game playoff series to decide who advances in the Intermediate B standings. Gordon and Ryder pitched the wins as Acton prepares to meet Toronto entry next, with public notices of a local motor accident nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryder
Gordon
Acton
Toronto
Georgetown
Tanners
B. Ritchie
A. Ritchie
R. Brush
Chaplin
Ezeard
Ritchie
Eveard
Brydon
Tost
McNally
B. Morton
Castle
N. Dee
Watertino
Sackoee Waterhouse
MecNally
Colvntino
Cripps
L. Ritchie
Footitt
Anderson
Anderen
Brust
Amerson
Ezeand
N. Morton
Waterhouse
Colntino
Annual Halton Plowmen Match Near Drumquin
Halton plowmen schedule the annual match on farms of John Picket John Laster and Bert Puller near Drumquin on Friday November ord. President Peter Peddie notes the event aims to surpass last year’s turnout and to select three plow boys to represent Hawton in the Inter County at Brockville from the 16th to 13th inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumquin
John Picket
John Laster
Bert Puller
Ord
Peter Peddie
Hawton
Brockville
Higher Police Introduce Three Zone Highway Patrol
Ontario police announce an experimental highways patrol scheme dividing the province into Western Central and Eastern zones. Each zone will have a supervising sergeant to oversee motorcycle patrol officers and streamline court dispositions, reducing officer court attendance and speeding traffic case handling.
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Conant
Petra
Patel
Aliomer- General
Friendly Circle Hosts Social Evening for Departing Members
On Tuesday the Young Ladies Friendly Circle held a social at Mrs. L. Johnston's home. Mrs. Adamson and Hazel Wilson led contests, Joan Lambert performed a mouth-organ solo, and a quartet including Marion Nicol Tena Nicol Mrs. Adamson and Mrs. Matthews sang songs for the leaving girls. Lunch followed the lively gathering.
United Church Workers Plan Programs Under New Minister
The United Church outlines upcoming monthly activities under Rev. G. C. Gitford. Departments will present work to the congregation with a Youth program, women’s group talks, choir led worship, and a travelogue by V. J. Oyer. Rally Day features a morning service and musical evening with orchestra and massed choir.
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United Church
G. C. Gitford
Sas
Trca
V. J. Oyer
Holy Land
Driver Blinded by Loose Cloth Crashes Hydro Pole
Wm. McKinnon of Georgetown suffered minor injuries when a loose cloth on the seat blew into his face and obscured vision on a Saturday afternoon. His car crossed the road, left the highway ditch, and struck a hydro pole east of Acton, causing $250 to $300 in damage before being towed to the Acton garage. Hydro pole replaced. Traffic Officer Howell investigated.
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Dick Carroll
Guelph
Acton
Howell
McPherson
Wm. McKinnon
Georgetown
McKkinnon
McKamnoen
Hydro
Trafic
Milton Wins in the Usual Method by a Protest
In the softball playdowns Acton Tanners overturned Milton win 16-3 after Milton protested a game. Replays were ordered for the Oakville game with further protests possible. Acton seeks the Intermediate play-offs and a baseball class title as fans cheer the purple and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Atton Tanners
Acton Tanners
Acton
Tanners
Mitton
Miltom
Toronto
Acton Upper School Exam Results Released
The Acton School held the Upper School examinations and distributed certificates via Secretary R. M. McDonald. The list shows students from Acton and other schools earning first through third places across Eng language arts, modern history, algebra, geometry, botany, zoology, chemistry, physics, and French. Notable names include Nino Braida, Isobel Brims, J. Douglas Smith, Beatrice Taylor, Helen Watson, Doris Wilson, and Thomas Watson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McDonald
Acton
F. Tailure
Double murder suspect nabbed after Brandh on Sun
Guelph sleuths chased a wild goose rumor about the Brandhon murder, a neighbor’s whisper led to arrests in Hespeler, and Chief McPherson coordinated through Guelph and local police. A man said to confess to the crime was seized at his residence in Hespeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neity Paper
Brandhon Oon
Acton
Guelph
Adnan
Hespeler
Halifax youth barred from CN Dominion Championship by Ottawa rule
Fourteen year old Halifax model aircraft builder and flyer Jack Leydon is barred from the CN Dominion Championship in Ottawa due to youth rules. He has appealed to model craft authorities and will contest five classes including gasoline models.
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Jack Leydon
Halifax
Smateties
Ottawa
Belony Oo
Rates Set by Erin Council for Township and Villages
Erin Municipal Council met on Monday August 21st to transact business. Bonds renewed with Canadian Surety Co. premium 4 of 25. Treated loans authorized for 1939. By law changes set various school and township rates in mills. Several items reduced under Municipal Subsidy Act 1937 as amended 1939. Payments approved for roads Sheep relief miscellaneous and police village. Next meeting scheduled in Hillsburg September 18th at 10.00 am.
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Erin Municipal
Oat Hillsburg
Canadian Surety Co
Wellinton Plowmen’s Association
S. S
S&s S
S S
East Gaza
Eramosa
Eramish
Caledon
Hitspurg
Erin
Hillsburg
Ontario
Winners in Farm Improvement Contest At Acton Society
Secretary Pool Wright released results of the Farm Improvement Contest sponsored by Acton Agricultural Society. Fourteen winners, all scoring over 80 points, will receive prizes and signed set posts. Winners include R L Davidson and Son Acton R R 27Aeten W D Barber and Son Acton R R 1 George Somerville Acton R R 4 John Allen Acton R R 3 Robert N Allen Acton R R 3 Vince Ipaioli Rockwood R 2 Alex Near Rockwood C J van Goozen Acton George McPhail Acton Stewart and McCutcheon Acton Archie Kerr Acton John Black Acton J E Pearen Acton Robert Kerr Acton Honorable Mention entries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Acton Agricultural Society
R. L. Davidson & Son
W. D. Barbere& Son
Acton
George Somerville
John Allen
Robert N. Allen
Vince Ipaioli
Rockwood
Alex. Near
C. J. van Goozen
George McPhail
Field Crop Winners in the Erin Competition
Field Crop winners in oats announced by the Erin Agricultural Society. Judges include John R. Hargreaves, Beachville. Top prizes go to S. E. Griffin & Son and Bruce Fletcher with multiple farmers listed among the high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIN
Erin Agricultural Society
S. E. Griffin
Reducing of Provincial Legislature Not Favored
Miss I. F. Hunt was honored at a park picnic with many friends in Acton. Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. McDonald presented her travel case a dressing gown and a feather purse. Hunt is leaving Acton where she served as Directress of Music at the Acton School and led it to success. County Council discussed rail grading Georgetown street agreement and a new registry filing system at about $800. A delegation to the Quebec Good Roads Convention was proposed.
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I. FL Hunt
Plente
Miss Hunt
Acton
A. J. Buchanan
J. M. McDonald
County Council
Milton
Georgetown
County Roads Committee
Halton
Department of Highways
Quebec City
Comittee
OfTicu
Perth
Counel
Rochester brothers rise in big time dance bands
The Democrat and Chronicle profiles Bruce and Kenneth Unwin of Rochester sons of R L Unwin born in Acton. Kenneth drums for the Isham Jones Orchestra and Bruce is tipped by bandleaders for a leading role. Acton friends offer congratulations and best wishes for advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester
N.Y
Bruce Unwin
Kenneth Unwin
R. L. Unwin
Acton
Ken
Isham Jones Orchestra
Bruce
Demake
Tue Pree
Acton True Blue Lodge Picnic Details Include Games
The Kijavalli Picnic hosted by Acton True Blue Lodge I occurred at Mrs Wilderspin’s Mill Street home last week. Winners in events included Helen Johnson Jack Krentner Seda Bisctul and Mrs Holmes with several Bingo prizes awarded to members and guests.
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Acton
True Blue Lodge
Focal Lodge of “True Blues
Helen Johnson
Jack Krentner
of Anderson
Kentiner
Johnson
Widerspin
George Johnson
Bircock
J. Kentner
Earl Johnson
Evelyn Kentner
Percy Smith
Everton
Meeting of Institute In Nassartawe vil hia-t fetress
The regular monthly Nosagaweya Women’s Institute meeting was held at Mrs. Austin Fletcher’s home on Wednesday evening July 1. President Mrs. Padbury chaired. Guest speaker Dick the Gardener of Hamilton discussed farm beautifully and offered flower planting tips. Local singers Jean, Phyllis, and Margaret Robertson performed. The group closed with the National Anthem and a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosagaweya ¢ Women’s Institute
Austin Fletcher
Padbury
Pletcher
Hamilton
Jean Robertson
Phyllis Robertson
Margaret Robertson
Juveniles Ousted by Milton In Tuesday Playoff Game
Acton Juvenile Ball Team trailed Milton early but rose to tie the score in the third. Holmes pitched for Acton and held Milton to a late rally as Milton pulled ahead to win the deciding game and end Acton’s playoff run.
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Milton
Acton
Holmes
Rhyae-Uy
Xtthon Hans Tb Amederson
Ho. Evans
Ss. McDuffee
Toletzan
Jo. Kennedy
Scott
Ib. Armstrong
Randall Orf
Watson
Malton
Cranty
Pays
Acton Haine
Siil
Kennedy
Ballingfad United Church Corn Roast August 30
Ballingfad United Church will hold a corn roast in the Community Hall Ballingfad on August 30. Admission for adults 25c and children 10c.
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W.A. of
Ballingfad United
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Morton
Colintino
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Ihit
Woods
Criprs
Ditech
Queen's Park
Douglas Darby
Beamsville
Wo Howell
John Kay
Smiths Falls
Mra
Kitchener
Bramptons
Gray, Wellngton
Weotesort
Haldimand
Heghwey
Raavcoln
York’ Dufferin
Simcoe
Ielaine
Viceteria
United Church Workers Conference
Acton Juventes
Acton School
Department “of Education
Nino Braida
F. Ring
J. Braida
Lit
Isobel S. Brims
Eng. Lit
J. Alexander Frank
J. Martin
Hassard
John M. Hollinger
Donalda J. McPhail
Helen A. Mainprize
F. Gilbert L. Romphf
J. Douglas Smith
Laverne P. Smith
R. Maxwell Storey
Eng
Beatrice L. Taylor
A. Helen Watson
M. Eliabeth Watts
C. Doris A. Wilson
Hazel A. Wilson
Jean .H. Bennie
Thomas E. Watson
E. Jane Beattie
List
Frances E. Dills
Guelph Sleuth
Asmackhamer
Gamble
Caier
George T Holmes
J. Kent
Nassartawe Vilhia
Gervais, P
Aeton- Lambert
Murano
Masules
Powers
Blow
Chapsman
Ofs Allan
Pries
Cy Holmes
P Umpyres
Test George
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R.we
Malthorpe
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