Acton Fair adds vaudeville to 1934 program and prizes awarded
Widespread events include W. Ecceshall winning second prize for Chinese Giant sweet peppers grown on Main Street. The CG N E exhibition showcases 8. FE Griffin and Ben's prize wheat. Acton Fair opens September 18 with Mundy Bros Volsine and George Grant adding novelty acts to a strong lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ecceshall
CG. N. E
Main Street
Griffin
Ben
Acton Fair
Mundy Bros
Volsine
Iron Jaw
George Grant
Court Sequel In Erin Village Reckless Driving Case
The Erin Village accident case against Roy Ferguson for reckless driving began in Guelph court. Witnesses described the crash involving Ferguson, Howard Allison, and others, with adjournment to September 5 after one witness could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Village
Reeve
Thetford
H. Allison
Little Marjory Norton
Guelph
Roy Ferguson
Erin
Ralph C. Bone
Ferguson
Hanover
Howard Allison
Acton
S. Allson
William Ross
Rockwood
Allison
William’ J. Wilson
Alison
Bone
Acton Council Reviews Y M C A Tenders
At a Monday Acton council meeting Reeve Thetford presided with councilors Lasby Jones and McMillan present. The eighteenth Finance Committee report recommended paying Geo H Lantz J Bell and McBain and Acton Free Press for labor advertising and walks totaling 101.74. The council discussed Murray Memorial Y M C A funds with Public Trustee letters and commissioned architect Mr Mahoney to discuss building and open tenders. Tenders were satisfactory enabling completion within available funds and a special meeting was set for Friday to discuss further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
A. Lasby
E., Jones
J. E. McMillan
Reeve’ Thetford
Geo. H. Lantz
Acton Free Press
J. Bell
Cc. McBain
Sesso
Acton
Mahoney
Halton County Council Cuts Taxes by Thirteen Thousand
Halton County Council met at the Court House in Milton with the Warden presiding and all members present except Reeve Morden. The body reported a downward trend in expenses and a yearly tax reduction shown by 1930 to 1934 figures, with total tax cuts of $13,000 from last year and $52,000 since 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Finance Committee
House of Refuge
Gordon
Halton
Reeve Hewson
Reeve Campbell
A. W. Roebuck
Thomas Blakelock
County Council
County of
Ontario
Steven's Committee
Ottawa
Ligny School Hosts First Old Boys and Girls Reunion
A reunion at Ligny School on August 22 drew about five hundred former students and families from across Ontario and the U.S. The event honored founder era residents led by W. S. Chisholm with prizes for the oldest attendees, a program of speeches by former teachers, musical numbers by Milton Town Band, and a large picnic and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligny School
Ligny
W. S.chisholm
Robert Little
Little
Scotch Block Women's Institute
George Elliott
W. S. Chisholm
Milton
Cavell
Hamilton Motorist Committed for Trial on Beach Road
Hamilton driver Jack Foster was committed for trial in Burlington Police Court after a July 6 accident on Beach Road that seriously injured six year old Donna Hind. The case stems from reckless driving charges and proceedings before Magistrate Bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Jack Foster
Bull
Burlington
Donna Hind
Rockwood Horticultural Show Props Beautify Town Hall
The seventeenth Rockwood Horticultural Society exhibition was held in the Town Hall last Saturday with 234 entries amid season challenges. Judges Prof. A. H. Mac Lennon and S. Kirk praised the displays and prizes, including gladiolus from Mr. Wm Harris, with highlights in vegetables and flowers across many classes headed by Mrs. J. Henderson and A. M. Titt among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Horticultural Fety
A. H. MacLennon
Guelph
S. Kirk
George H. Pearen
A. J. Elliott
Wm. Harris
J. E. Keilington
F. S. Hamilton
G. H. Pearen
W. Jd. Taylor
A. M. Titt
George ‘Bolton
C. H. Harris
George Bolton
J. Henderson
J. E. Bellington
A. M
Fitt
Geo. Oakes
W. J. Taylor
J. E. Kellington
S. S. Royce
Royce
Geo. Bayne
J. A. McMilan
Pearen
S. Royce
Red Sox Win Final In Juvenile Playoffs Title
The Red Sox beat the Leafs 14 to 2 to take the best of three series at Park. Hector Lambert pitched strongly with nine hits allowed and eighteen strikeouts. Patrick led Leafs with three hits, while Marshall and Lambert each went 3 for 5 for the winners. Umpires were C. Spires and A. Leishman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Lambert
Sox
Patrick
Leafs
Marshall
Lambert
McGill
The Evening Meal Digester
A fragment shows a mother scolding Wille for a childish gesture toward boys. The boy replies cryptically that the mother does not understand his meaning. The source text is partial and lacks full context.
Acton Lodges Honor Deceased Members With Cemetery Service
A Sunday parade headed by the Acton Citizens Band and the Acton Loyal Orange Order decorated graves at Fairview Cemetery for deceased lodge members. Visiting orders from Guelph joined, with Bro. C. K. Browne directing arrangements and G. R. Easter delivering an inspirational address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Orange Order
Loyal True ‘Blue Lodge
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton Loyal Orange Order
True Blue Lodges
Widow Street
Acton Lodges
Guelph
C. K. Browne
Simpson
G. R. Easter
Acton Baptist Church
Wm. Smith
Masteen W. H. Walter
E. EK. Cook
George Hall
Wm. Mason
H. A.coxe
Thos. Storey
Georgetown Band Wins First Prize at Co. N. E. Toronto
Georgetown Band, including Acton member C. W. Landsborough, secured first place in their class at the Co. N. E. band competition in Toronto and are expected to return to Georgetown tonight. The Kneller Hall Band of England performed at the Exhibition, while the Guelph Musical Society Band drew large crowds in Park. A wedding in Toronto unites Marion Adele Emberson and Alfred Bishop with a garden ceremony and a boat trip sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailken-Inglis
John Ingills
Nassagaweya
Clara Evelyn Inglis
Ross Mallet Allison
Guelph
Frank J. W. Allison
A. W. Howe
Dublin Street United Church
Charlotte-Inglish
Elton Walker
Timmins
Ontario
Nassagawega Township
Allison
Toronto
Acton
R. M. McDonald
McDonald
Allan Savage
Campbell
Ottawa
Col
F. H. Deacon
Uptonville
W. J. Gardhouse
Augusta
Campbell Farms
Georgetown
Co. N. E
C. W. Landsborough
C.n. E
Kneller Hall
England
Euryanthe
Omlee
Este Hall
Five Sisters
Pow Wow Point
Lake of Bays
Ister
Marion Adele
Eimberson
Alexander Emberson
Alfred Bishop
A. H. Bishop
Thomas Dodds
Corunna
Roncesvalles Avenue
Dorothy Embberson
Weston
A. D. Fisher
Johanna Hill
Betty Emberson
George Bishop
Coming Events Labor Day Activities and Meetings
Regular meeting of the Women’s Institute at Mrs. F. McCutcheon’s home on September 6 at 2 30 PM. Gala Day of Sports at Edgewood Park on September 3 features races contests and dancing. A Midnight Frolic at Stanley Park on September 3 Monday morning with Jack Ramsay’s mane and special entertainment by two Ontario juvenile entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
F. McCutcheon
Edgewood Park
Labor Day
Stanley Park
Jack Ramsay
Ontario
Also Mentioned on This Page
Free Press
Freed Press
Hillsburg
Guelph General Hospital
Bramosa ‘Road
M. McMillan
Harry McKenzie
Waterloo
Miss McMillan
Donald Cox
Ronald Cox
McKenzie
Albert Cox
Robert McMillan
A. H. Spencer-Taylor
Palermo
W. N. Wilkinson
Oakville
Smirlie Lawson
Reeve Thetford
Actonians
I. Acton
Aberfoyle
Bolton Press
Brampton
Caledonashen Oy Ieee
Cooksville
Eeeteee Ne
Fergussere
Yesniee
Georgetown Maee
Weaaeesens
Orangeville
Streetaville
Esane
Council
Thos. McDowell
Adam Alexander
J. A. Sherwood
L. K. Mendé-Sirrs
A. L. Newell
J. McCallum
J. H. Willmott
Alma Pell
Myr
D. H. Forbes
Marlett
Michigan
B. J. Thomas
Detroit
Ross
Springfield
Mass
George Cottrelle
W. C. Dodds
Forest
Frank Coulson
Angus
R. H. Smith
Fergus
Herb, Cooke
Geo. B. Cooke
Ranson
Courtney
Vancouver Island
B. C
Cooke
Frank Moore
Limehouse
Robertson
Lillian McDonald
Donald Robertson
Isle of Islay
Scotland
D. A. Robertson
Teeswater
James Muirhead
Todmorden
Donald McDougall
Dan McDougall
Norman Robertson
Danbury, Conn
Jack’ Good
Della McKinnon
Bruce Muirhead
RED Sox
Red-Sox
Anderson
Leatham
Guthrie
p._Switzer
D. Ryder
H. Skilling
McCutcheon
Dennis
Jones
Norton
RB. Anderson
Woods
R. Ryder
Elliott
Cross
Atkinson
C. Spires
A. Leishman
Wille
Guelph Musical Society
H. Critchley
Bernard Dawson
Bishop Emberson
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