Eramosa Township Honors War Heroes 1939 45
Eramosa Township and nearby Bramona Rockwood paid tribute to fallen and returning veterans at a Sunday service. A new cenotaph plaque honors 13 Rockwood and Bramona men who died in World War I and World War II. The Salvation Army band led hymns and the service featured prayers, fitting remarks, and a public reception. Local officials and MPs spoke on sacrifice and gratitude while plaques and certificates memorialized the fallen with formal deductions and inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramoss
Rockwood
John Ward
Hey Bog Dale
E Brillinger
Ruckwood
Bramona
J Alfred Edwarda
Ernest Ho Gerne
Lawrence No Greham
Jerry J. Guthrie
Wastey Pollacks
T. Rawin Heyward
John DD Hills
Gordon FE Mach
Willam Ho Parkintom
Donald Foot
George KO Ware
Douglas Wo Wherler
David
Gray
Eramosa
Bray Mmosa
Mra
William Neigkinson
Gordon Thring
Hugh Gerrie
Salvation Army
Newvellle
Guelph
Fox Brillinger
St James’ Anglican Church
Guelph Im Bis
Brillinger
Navy
Army
Air Force
Salvation
Row Gladstone
South Wellington
Mr Gladstone
Bramonan
Rutherford
Newham
Hutchinson
The
the Park
Ward
Not All Fine Gardens Are In Travelled Sections
Announcement: Avion Fao will sponsor a contest for homes and gardens in Acton and Chase residences adjoining. Noted are garden displays such as the Cameroun Street end house, home of Mr and Mrs Colin McColl, said to showcase exceptional beauty. Judges will tour all streets to select winners in the Beautify Acton Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avion Fao
Actons
Chase
Acethena
Cameroun Street
Colin McColl
McColl
Acton
Problems at Acton Utilities Meeting Over Installations
Acton Public meeting discussed disputed charges with Goudie and Campbell, plan to take court action. Council approved laying 300 feet of water main on Peel and Arthur Street, and a proposed water service repayment contract with Ewing and Vines. Officials addressed salary raise for Secretary-Treasurer F Turner and approved various utility supplier payments as Rev. Williamson led prayers. Canadian Legion and community groups attended Cenotaph ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Cuntries
Reeve Cook
Kickness
Ro MacArthur
CM Manken
Stoaffyile
Goudie
Campbell
Messra Ewing
Vines
Merk
Peel
Arthur Street
Leishman
Beardmare and Co
Messrs Ewing and Vines
H. Palmer
F. Williamson
Mr. S. Scott
Frances Gibb
Frank Guild
Max Forsythe
Women's Institute
Canadian Legion
Acton
Drinking Spree Lands Visitor in Court After City Run In
John Bennett of New Jersey faced two charges in Acton court after police found him in a public area with several bottles of alcohol. He was fined $40 on each charge, totaling $80, and later confusion arose when officials realized both accusations referred to the same man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennett
Acton
Cietnity
Mason
Actos
Pat Hin Sa
Harrop
Hargest Hing
Eoete
Padiccourt
Ryder Wood Wedding Saturday At Brides Home
Dora Marguerite Ryder Wood wed Joe Donald Gonfon in a ceremony at the bride’s home August 74. Attendants included Mrs Clarke Powers and Mr George Williams. guests traveled from Toronto, Namitton, Walkerton, Kitchener, London and Montreal. After a garden lunch the couple left for a honeymoon in Northern Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Wood
Dora Marguerite
Joe Donald Gonfon
Eaward Hutter
KO Porhea Thampeon
Clarke Powers
Kittehener
George Williams
Acton
Ontario
Toronto
Namitton
Walkerton
Kitchener
4Ington
Montreal
Nassagaweya Women Institute Plans Floodlight at Soldiers Monument
The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute holds an August meeting at Mrs A Madubry’s home with delegates to a Mitton development course. They vote to install a town floodlight, discuss Georgetown Fair exhibit plans, and form committees for supplies and a Community Day booth for service personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya W. I
Soldiers’ Monument
Nassagaweya Women's Institute
A Madubry
Mitton
Minwalow
Tok
Mera Wilbert
Rockwood
Win Wallace
Mra Mabon
Mra
Acton Women’s Institute
Thumatay
W Marchment
Mre Lasenby
Mra Root
Davidaen
Girle Aly
Marie Tam
Tent
Gail Dobtie
Mary Hunter
Boye Aly O
Donmahy
Uae
Hous
Georgetown Fair
Fo Anderson
Veo Larenby
Acton
Acton Council Plans Parade and Police Staffing
Acton Council discussed a parade to honor Returned Service Personnel with floats and participants, aiming to engage local firms for floats and store displays. The meeting also covered fire brigade insurance, workers compensation, and police staffing to meet eight hour day rules, approving two new eight hour officers and a raise for Chief Harrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
CL. Cooke
Woo. Oakes
J. T. Creaghton
Wood Benson
Reeve Club Kirkness
Acton Fae Brigade
Volunler Fire Brigade
Tate
Gro Musselle
Robi Pather
Legion
TODE
Cuba
Parker
Capt. Lambert
B.D. Rachiin
Boxse
Oakville Wins Halton Intermediate Baseball Title
Oakville clinched Halton Intermediate honours after a 18 to 13 ten inning victory over Acton in Lakeshore action. The win capped a tense series with Oakville overcoming an early 10-run deficit as Gordon pitched stoutly and Languay Markey Galbraith Palrick boosted the foe for a decisive tenth. Oakville advances as Acton is eliminated in three straight games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hans Gordon
Helief
Hrililant Hall
Actaty
Lindsey
Hin Ofalwant
Uelle
Braves
Lakeshore
Oakville
Hell
Sore IK DT
Dean
Escateemed
Hutter Pollick
Snyder
Axe
Rue Oakville
Laval
Cheahret
Oak Ville
Gordon
Basien
Aide
Triple A
Ontario
Halton
Lindsay
Banquet Honors Forty Servicemen in Limehouse Memorial Hall
A Friday banquet in Limehouse Memorial Hall honored over forty servicemen with wives and friends in attendance. Rev W Argyle Campbell spoke on sacrifice and memory, naming Robert Allan and John Davis posthumously. Gifts and proceeds supported families and the local community, followed by dancing to the Rhythm Rubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Memorial Hall
W.argyle Campbell
Girace
Jno. Newton
Gueata
J. Moughby
Mira J. Kirkpatrick
Rev. Campbell
Mall of Honor
Limehouse
John Roughley
Wm. Summere
John Fox
Wilfred Mino
Janly Girl
Helen Mills
Gordon Sutherland
Chas. Douglas
Lynch
R. L. Davidson
Grand Celebration for Service Personnel in Norval
A Grand Celebration will be held at Memorial Recreation Centre Norval on Friday evening August 30 in honor of Service Personnel of the District. Cal Louis Keene Oakville E.D. will chair presentations with McClure Attractions Toronto providing the program and Lorne Scots Regimental Band in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Recreation Centre
Norval
Cal Louis Keene
E.D
Oakville
McClure Attractions
Toronto
Lorne Scots’ Regimental Band
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eramosa Township
Menarn
Ewing
Canadian Brass Co. Ltd
UM Neptune Meters
Brides Home
WO. Hinton
Inya
Public Utilities Commission
Goudie and Campbell
the Utilities Commission
Poalice
Erin Township
Laniing
Pal
Angus McArthur
Mas McArthur
Lawrence Wheeler
Niagara Balls
Maul Mo
Min Charles Wielerpoof
Moan Ueach
McArthur
Mie McArthur
CHAS
CUTTS
Second Line
Dublin
Chem
Duncan McDougalle
Stewart Biliot
Cha Culla
Stewart Billot
Budness
Chas Cutts
Che
Poturend
Oakyville
Township Council
Limehouse Institute
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