Growth of the Hydro in Acton
Acton reports total Hydro reserves and surplus at 107 820 dollars, up 2 200 from 1934, with 591 Hydro users last year, up from 209 in 1914. Power sold reached 804 337 kilowatt hours, average consumer cost 1.85 cents per kWh, while Quebec power deals reduced costs and boosted Ontario profits, yielding substantial savings for industry and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hydro Aystem
Killewatt
Provincial
Hydro Commission
Quebec
Ontario Mydro Commission
Hydro
Wydro
Ontario
Halton Sends Record Entries to C N E Show
Halton will be well represented at the C N E with a large entry across Holstein Shorthorn Percheron Huckley Hampshire Yorkshire Norfolk Fruit Grain and Vegetable sections. Holstein leads with 55 to 60 individuals, a Halton record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
C.N E
Holstein
Shortham
Huckley
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Norkshire
Shoppers Guide Page Listing Local Businesses
The fragment outlines pages in a weekly Free Press shopping guide featuring Mattreal store lines, Corn Flakes, Western Fall, Suludu Tea, Carroll's Grocery, National Exhibition, Pallant’s Footwear, Mannball Play-On, and several ads for services and time tables. Names include E. J. Wead, Gou, Wallace, A. W. Savage, Grigory Theatre, and Newton Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wure t—Hank
Mattreal
Hellegi
Wage’ t—Carroll
Canadie National
Pallant
Gou
Wallace
A.W. Savage
Grigory Theatre
Nellage
Lee Hrisples
Wlel Wright
Bandaces
Acton Fair Announces 1936 Prize List and New Attractions
Secretary P L Wright mails the 1936 Acton Fair prize list with revisions and enlargements. New features include arena attractions, YELCA gymnastic tumbling, multiple clowns, Scotty Campbell rope act, Carr Brothers acrobats, and pony race. Dr G Christie of Ontario Agricultural College will open the fair with guests Elliott Moses and Jas McLean. speed trials and platform events scheduled for Wednesday. Early inquiries suggest strong entries across all departments for a standout event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Wright
Acton
Acton Y.elc.a
George Grant
Scotty Campbell
Roper
Carr Brothers
G. Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Elliott Moses
Jas. Mclean
Richmond Hill
Rock Along Women Institute Holds August meeting
The newly formed Rock Along Women’s Institute met at the farm home of Mrs. George Bayne. Mrs. D. Stcnabb presided with Mrs. Plank as chair. Five new members joined. program featured health and child welfare talk, correct and incorrect postures demonstration, a reading, a contest won by Mary Tone, and a social luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Women's Institute
George Bayne
D. StcNabb
Plank
Tone
Walton Juniors Active in Club Work
Walton Junior Farmers and Junior Homemakers report records for 1936 with 185 in club projects and over 100 girls in the Supper and clothing Club. Calf, grain, and foal projects are sponsored by Acton Georgetown Milton Agricultural Societies with plans for Achievement Day in June and increased interest at Halton and Ventasworth County events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Acton Fair Board
Chun
Uiey
Halton
Malton Agricultural Society
Jersey
Ventasworth
Milton Society
Bannockburn Institute Meeting Report
The Bannockburn Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. John McLean's home on August 19, 1936, with good attendance. The session opened with the Institute Ode and Lord's Prayer, roll call answered with recipes, minutes read and adopted, a donation decided for Acton Fair, and musical and communal singing before closing with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
John McLean
Institute
Acton Fair
A. Fisher
Mya. W. HL. McCullough
Bride to be Olive Cooper feted at Main Street home
Mrs Charles Kirkness and Miss Merita Kirenesas hosted friends at Mrs Kirkness home to honor Olive Cooper a bride to be. Guests exchanged well wishes and presented gifts as an enjoyable evening concluded with refreshments and light music in Mead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kirkness
Merita Kirenesas
Duncan Campbell Wins at Ottawa Cattle Show
Duncan Campbell of Moffat topped the Shorthorn division at the Central Canada Exhibition in Ottawa winning major honors. Campbell entries claimed 13 firsts, six seconds and three thirds, while Gardhouse & Sons of Wetton took seven firsts, 13 seconds and six thirds. Grand Champion bull was Double Minstrel, owned by Campbell Farms, with Kinellar Lades named Reserve Grand Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Campbell
Moffat
Ottawa
John Gardhouse
Level Crossing Crash In Elora Narrowly Averts Tragedy
On a Thursday evening at the CNR level crossing on Mill Street Elora Willam Ford and Floyd Brohman failed to hear a shunting freight train. Their truck was struck but both men escaped serious injury and continued home after the vehicle was towed to an Acton garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
Mill Street
Willam Ford
Floyd Brohman
Elora
Ohe
Toronto
Acton
Acton Loyal Orange Lodge Parade and Church Service
Acton Loyal Orange Lodge held its annual parade from the Lodge Hall on Willow Street to the Baptist Church. Visiting brethren from Guelph, Georgetown, Oakville and Glen Williams joined the True Blue Lodges for a charade and service led by Rev. Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Gain
YMCA Redecorated For Opening Activities Next Month
The Y M C A will reopen with a cleaned and repainted interior. The lower wall areas in showers and gymnasium have dark red paint. Moors and public lavatories cleaned and repainted. hardwood floors refinished. Ex Warden A Mason donated paint. Caretaker Watson and Secretary Geo Emery assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
A. Mason
Watson
Hhad
Salas Ager
Geo. Emery
No Blame Attached For Norval Fatality
A Brampton coroner's jury ruled Harland Kentner Hustler of Norval died in an accident when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by win McGregor of Toronto. The jury attached no blame to McGregor or to Albert Beadman of Moncton N G, the other involved driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Harland Kentner Hustler
Norval
Win
McGregor
Toronto
Albert Beadman
Moncton
N.G
Milton Wins Last Week Fourth Game Here Saturday
Milton defeats Acton 5 to 3 to stay alive in the Halton County League playoff series. Clement pitched Milton to the win holding Acton to three runs, with Morton relieving in the eighth as Milton tallied five runs off Telfer. Acton threatened late but Milton held on in a tense Saturday game at Milton Park with a potential crowd in sight for the next match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Halton
Milton Park
Acton Boys
Clement
London
Eveard
Telfer
Norm Morton
Teller
W. Clement
Toletuka
Ted
G-O
Tyler
Anderson
Anguish in Georgetown as Angus Duncan Dies
Angus Duncan a Georgetown resident and Provincial Paper Mills engineer died from injuries after a belt incident at the Georgetown plant. He passed at Guelph General Hospital after a Monday accident and a Tuesday decline. He led Georgetown lacrosse and junior hockey teams and is mourned by his two sons Jack and Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Duncan
Georgetown
Provincial
Guelpa
Duncan
Provincial Paper Mills
Mags
Jack
Ross
Halton Calf Clubs to Represent at C N E
Halton calf clubs will be represented at the C N E in inter county calf club contests. Jersey and Shorthorn teams head to the event with notable youths named for Halton Wolstein Jersey and Shorthorn clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Calf
Halton Wolstein
Jersey
Shortharn Boys
CINE
J. E. Whitelock
Wolstein
Fred Bell
Archie Gites
Ronald Peer
Addison Woodley
Eccles McClure
Emerson
Edward Robinson
Fred Nuddell
George Wreckon
Glen Campbell
Allan Simpson
John Snyder
Holstein Club
Jersey Boys
Loyal True Blue Picnic by Ladies L T G No 390
The Ladies L T G No 390 held a picnic at Mrs J Wilderspin's home with many events winners named: Donna Anderson Irma Wilder Elwood Collier Jack Hollinger Mrs Collier Mrs Wilderspin Mrs Hollinger Mrs Percy Smith’s Group Pillow Relay Mrs Hollinger’s Group Kicking the Shoe Mrs Hall Consolation Prizes Mrs Dilton Mrs J E Gamble George Hallinger plus a bountiful lunch and a fine time for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilderspin
Donna Anderson
Irma Wilderspin
Elwood Collier
Jack Hollinger
Hollinger
Mrs. Hall
Dilton
J. E. Gamble
George Hallinger
Sergeant Major J J Alger Tenth Wedding Anniversary Respect
Sergeants from the Peet and Dufferin Regiment Toronto Garrison and the Quelph Artillery joined Lorne Rifles in honoring Sergeant-Major and Mrs J J Alger on their tenth wedding anniversary. A reception at Church Street home featured tinware gifts and a move to the Canadian Legion club rooms for games singing and dancing. About forty five guests from Georgetown Milton Warrington Oakville Brampton Toronto and Guelph attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peet and Dufferin Regiment
Toronto
Quelph* Artillery
Serjeants
Lorne
Scottish)Rifles
J. J. Alger
Church Street
Peel
B Donaldson
Brampton
Acta
Canadian Legion Club
Georgetown
Milton
Warrington
Oakville
Guelph
Weddings on the rise in Canada amid improving conditions
In urban Canada during the first half of the year 15 708 marriages were registered in towns over 10 000. This compares with 14 029 in 1935 and 14 450 in 1934. June alone saw 1 504 marriages in urban centres.
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Canada
O B A A Play-off Announcements and Draws
Announcement made Tuesday for O B A A play offs. Inter mediate league games set for Saturday August 6. Western Counties byes. Inter-County Va. Vibalton County, Wobacco belt versus Niagara District. Bruce County vs. North Shacoe. North May vs. Nickel Wel. Lake Shore versus Kbniaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.B.A
Western Counties
Vibalton County
Freight car burned near Acton during eastbound freight
Shortly after leaving Acton station last Thursday at about three, an eastbound ex C N L R freight car caught fire. The crew stopped, backed toward Acton but heavy grade forced a forward dash to Georgetown. Georgetown fire brigade extinguished the blaze, destroying the mattress load. only steel frame and ends remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Former Brampton Mayor Harry W. Dawson Dies at 81
Harry W. Dawson, ex mayor of Brampton, died Saturday night at age 81. Born in Opley York shire England he moved to Canada as a child and served Brampton in municipal council before becoming mayor in 1923 1924. He founded Dawson Commission Company and later entered real estate. Survived by widow sister and brother.
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Harry W. Dawson
Brampton
Charles Dawson
England
Mr. Dawson
Opley
Yorkshire
Canada
Iast
Dawson Commission Company
Toronto
Fear Estate Brmess
Margaret Elfott
St. Paul's United Church
Rani Ghur Grotto
E.W. Boyle
William
London
Ontario
Injured When Team Bolted Frightens Speyside Resident
Mr. John Moore of Speyside suffered multiple injuries after a team he drove on his farm bolted. The wagon tongue broke, he was thrown to the ground, with several broken ribs and head and body bruises. The accident happened Tuesday of last week. he remains bedbound. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Speyside
End of 1035-46 School Year at C.S. News
Charles Henderson thanks participants in Field Day Commencement and school picnic as the Literary Society wraps the year. Eileen Breen wins the Gregg College scholarship. appreciation goes to L.C.D.E Gregg College Miss Mackenzie Shaw Schools and Mr MacRae for prizes and scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Breen
Gregg College
L.C.D.E
Milton Juveniles Win Juvenile League Championship
In the juvenile half league Acton was grouped this year the Milton County Town youngsters won the championship in two games against Oakville 11 to 10 and 9 to 1 Milton Juveniles will enter the play downs and Acton widen then the bent of hele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
County Town
Oakville
Milton
Hele
Auction Sale Promises Rising Farm Prices
At a Thursday auction of James Johnson’s effects buyers saw an upward trend in early season farm prices. A two week old Tyuuny bow sold for $50 and grade cows reached $56 under Auctioneer Wt Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnson
Wt. J. Kerr
Electric Storm Ravages Town Causing Wide Damage
A Sunday morning electric storm tore through the area, snapping trees and wires and injuring residents. Lightning struck an electrical box at H Mainprize’s home, scorching woodwork while a Wallace residence radio wire burned yet left the radio intact and Mrs. Wallace was shocked. The Brown farm windmill toppled, farms near Acton lost roofs or suffered movement, and a Mill Street transformer sparked fear as repairs began in the days after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wallace
Cameron Avenue
Wallace
Brown
Acton
Bury—Ime
Mill Street
Stuth Street
Building New Home on Main Street by J B Mackenzie
Mr J B Mackenzie plans a new modern bungalow on Main Street replacing a radial right of way. The stucco six room house will include a bath and an attached garage with all modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mackenzie
Main Street
Aiackenle
Acton
Hint
Knox Church Lawn Social Showcases Local Talent
Knox Church Ladies Aid hosted a lawn social at Miss H Wallac s home last Thursday. Local artists performed a varied program with Mrs Dessercault Vernon Aimen Mrs Allan Miss Atkinson Miss Orr and Mr Burtam contributing. Accompanists were Miss Atkinson Miss Brown and Mr Salt. Knox Sunday School Orchestra offered selections before a social time with refreshments. Mr P L Wright chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Wright
Duncan Graham Celebrates His Eighty-Eighth Birthday
Duncan Graham marked his eighty eights birthday with a family gathering on the Erin Township farm where he was born. He recalled older days when Erin had little, tallow candles lit homes and oxen tilled fields. He noted trout were common on the Graham table and mentioned his education at Binkham School. His wife died fourteen years ago and is buried on the homestead. he has one son and four daughters: Morgan Erin Bird Hugh Reid Acton Mrs John Ferguson Waldemar Edgar Kendrew Shelbourne and Mrs Georgina at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arin
Erin
Duncan Graham
Graham
Binkham
Extra Bus Service For Canadian National Exhibition
The Arrow Bus announces special service for the Canadian National Exhibition. A special bus will leave the Exhibition grounds at 11 00 pm standard time running to Hitchener. This is in addition to the regular 10 pm bus. One day special with the arrestee Gielpho at 7 30 pm arriving in Toronto at 9 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Canadian
Acton Women’s Institute Meeting and Picnic at Georgetown Park
The Acton Women’s Institute holds its regular meeting at the home of Miss Tawtharhe on Thursday September 2 at 2 0 p m A Hulton Conservative Association picnic takes place at Georgetown Park on September 12 with Hon Earl Rowe Provincial Leader attending The event features sports in the afternoon and dancing in the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Womet’'s Distitute
Silss KO Tawtharhe
Hulton Conservative Association
Georgetown Park
Eurl Rowe
Wll
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Shoppers’ Guide
Solvertiienents
E. Warrop
Mindos
Newton Motors
Orangeville Secretarial College
Hoyal
YM Gardiner
W. 7
Patterson
Rock-Along Women’ Institute
Walton Juniors
Bannockburn Institute
L. C. le’ Church Parade
Roth
N. Morton
HL Clement
Banes
W. Waterhouse
Gilbert
Brush
Morton
Martin
Cronin
A. Clement
Toletyka
Hrush
Bow
Mulbon
Secor
R. I
Manltary We
Battyrles
Rush
Kresswid Honman
Galt
Terry
Walters
J. Waterhouse
Lindsay
Woods
Cf A . Telfer
N. Marton
Millon A
R. Brush
Ay 'Toletzka
Jd. Brush
Jaylor
D. Clement
al Gilbert
Loyal True Blue Picnic
Hong ON
A. C.S. News
C.N.E
Caledon
Fergus
Woodbridge Tober
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