Acton Elections End Acclaimed Reeve Starts Third Term
No municipal election in Acton this year. On Saturday evening all offices were filled by acclamation after the time for qualifying elapsed. Reeve P J McCutcheon begins his third term. New council members include A Mason E Jones J B Chalmers and W J Beatty replacing C Chap man. School board seats go to J H Boyd and incumbents V B Rumiby and F S Blow. R J Kerr remains on Public Utilities Commission for a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
P. J. McCutcheon
A. Mason
E. Jones
J B. Chalmere
W. J. Beatty
Chap Man
J. H. Boyd
W. K. Graham
Trutera V. B. Rumiby
F. 8. Blow
R. J. Kerr
Public Utilities Commission
Wan
Chapman
Beardmore & Co
Park
Myr J. Oh. Boyd
Acton Public Ife
Douaiitas Ife
Interetta
W. K Graham
Nat Enoadah Hinern
Cornell
Nww
Pwo
Jamon Contin
Joseph Hall
Whomin Lyons
Behool Hoard
Ome
Minn Abtie Lyan
JD Kelly
Phree
Hugh Dickie
Hydra Communionioge
Rural Hockey League forms for 1938 39 season
Seven teams gathered for the Acton Rural Hockey League meeting at Ure Ar Mort. Huttonville Hornby Norval Acton Citizens Band Lorne Scots 10th Playtion Brookville Everton were represented. H V Drow was re elected President with Fred Roberson First Vice President Bert Lamb Second Vice President and Glen Ryder as Secretary Treasurer. An executive committee with one representative from each club was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rural Hockey League
Ure Ar- Mort
Huttonville Hornby
Norval Acton Citizens
Lorne Scots
Brookville
Everton
H. V. Drow
Fred Robertson
Huttonville
Bert Lamb
Glen Ryder
Quebec Doctor Named Chairman of Dominion-Provincial Reviews
Commission chairman Dr Joseph Strots of Quebec takes over the Royal Commission of Dominion-Provincial Revisions after Hon M Rowell steps down for health reasons. The appointment follows the realignment of the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Strots
Quebec
Royal Commission of Dominion-Provincial
M. Rowell
November wedding at Knox Church described in detail
Verna Kaabel and Norman Urwin wed at Kes Presbyterian Church on Saturday with music by F L J Salt. The bride wore midnight blue velvet, carried carma thins and mums, and was aided by Olive Perry as bridesmaid. The groom wore formal attire, reception followed, and the couple planned travels after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Kes Presbyterian Chuch
Verna Kaabel
Joe
Exquesing Townline
Norman Urwin
Arthur, Wilson
Norval
Rew Hook
Bennie
FL J Salt
David Jocang
Olive Perry
Toronto
Stanley Joe
Tax collection compares with last year
Yesterday was the dust day for Acton taxpayers to pay. The Public Utilities office shows total taxes due near last year’s figures with about four percent shortfall due to prior payments. About 8,800 dollars paid and roughly 4,000 still unpaid remain on the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Local Breeders Prize Winners at Winter Fair
Winners announced at the Winter Fair include Hackney horses and sported mares and stallions. Notable entries include Camp well Georgetown JW Fleury Brinajston Stallion and Reserve Champion CW Rent. Other standings list Mare foaled 1936 or 1937 and various owners from Ontario regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Hara
M. Civen and Son
Limehouse
Kert Reserve
W. Kent
R.M Barden
Hillsbury
Chandler Stables
Hamilton
R. Kerr
C. W. Kent
J. W. McCracken
Three Buildings Destroyed in Alton Blaze
A severe fire in Alton destroyed three buildings early Tuesday including the Wilson hardware store, the Dorrington hardware shop and homes of McLaughlin and McTaughtin. Firefighters faced explosions and the blaze spread through wooden structures before containment. No injuries reported. owners absent at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une Buaters
Alton Loos
Inurance
Wilson
W. A. DonRton
Acton
Haneilton
Ute Store
Shelburne
Douglas Wilbon
Ute
Mamen Raest
Orangeville
Alton
Caledon
Ontario marksmen win as Legion rifle team tops field
The Ontario unit, led by team captain Rune Snipers Club, claimed the divisional title with a strong showing from Melvin Hecker and Vern Wheeler. The meet featured multiple centers and rifle ranges as teams competed for the top honors and a challenge match was arranged with the Barcative Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadquai
Tate
Lori
Rune Snipers
Ontario
Fenina
Pansaibte
Lorne
Hov Dryn
Ailver
Melvin Hecker
Chustioliti
Mite Peedet Opie
Phaneret
Brads
Opiiver
Putin
Vern Wheeler
Din
Toonight
Legion Rifte
True Blue Lodge Elects Officers in Quiet Meeting
The Lasal Trim Blue Lodge held its officer election Thursday night with Mr Bousey DDG AM from Halton and helpers from Georgetown taking charge. Officials listed include Mrs FO Anderson, Mrs TO Lappa, Mr J E Cumble, Mrs EP Colher nee, Mrs J Wiles ap Mire, and several committee and auditor roles. A dainty lunch and social time followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasal ‘Trim Bhue
Acton
Bousey
Halton
Ceorgetown
Foliaghs
FO Anderson
TO Lappa
Hane
EP Colhernee
J Wiles
Io Wilderspin
Holling
Jinan
Helmes
Bilton
Maas Sen
Tyler
Holmes
Smith
Wilderspin
Anderson
Johnson
Airs. Wilds
Mias Simpson
Local hockey scene pages include Acton and rival clubs
A chaotic write up details Acton and neighboring clubs at an OLA meeting held Saturday with representatives from Von Burmilly Tolboto and Cleontetown. It notes Acton securing no OSB entry for the local intermediate club and mentions ongoing arena plans and forthcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Noted Writer Addresses Acton Literary Society
A noted writer addressed the Acton literary society and local teachers, describing her childhood in Prince Edward and sharing poems. The program featured a duet and a tea reception hosted by the executive, with President Miss Hazel Wilson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Freda
ACS Literary Coriets
Skuee M. Lareh
Parwaum
MacDonald Oerter Coown
MacDonalyt
Prince Edward
Areuto
Gunet
Ted
Maret Someriote
Dora Hansen
Uie Kuest
Misa Hagel Wison
Addidun
Gibbons Wins Georgetown Mayor Bid In Local Vote
In Georgetown the municipal race concluded with J J Gibbons securing the mayoral position by acclamation after a slate of nominations. Thomas Lyons led the ward council slate with a single qualifying candidate, while Crippa faced reclamation for Ward Three.
New Supervisor Now in Charge at Acton Y
New supervisor arrives to lead Acton Y with former London manager joining as staff. The transfer reshapes duties as residents adjust to new leadership and the local center prepares for a forthcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
Series of Band Concerts Continue Sunday Night
The Agconative Band under Mr Ait Perrout will perform at Town Halls on Sunday December aunt Hopan. The program includes Band selections and soloists, promising several numbers. Your attendance will encourage the Band and provide enjoyment for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaderhlaj
Ait Perrout
Steceid
Hopan
Bannockburn Women's Health Topics Meeting Report
The Bannockburn Institute women met at Mrs John Stevean's home on Wednesday November 23. President Mr Harding chaired the session with a roll call and brief notes on the Toronto Convention. Mrs Russell spoke on her motto Give them other flowers men and Mrs A Kerr led a Self-Preservation of Mans Health paper. Music by Miss Laura Millar and Miss M Brown, reading by Mrs Pred Kerr, and a closing National Anthem preceded a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
Instatute
John Stevean
Harding
Toronto
Rusell
A. Kerr
Laura Millar
M. Brown
Pred Kerr
Acton Council Meeting Updates and Street Works
The Acton council met to discuss Mill Street paving costs worth $1962.50 and no debentures for the project. Reports covered grading on Elgin Street, fire department equipment, and a ward of expenses for constables and wreaths, with bids and quotations noted for a street warding machine and street surveying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansiat
Elgin Street
Parechaar
Mol Street
Prairie Department of Highway
Montrenter
Leoatheriane
Church Street
Quentign
Mio White
Jornepi
Tiwan
County Council
Wedding at Sodom Manse Ends in Ceremony and Scandals
A crowded ceremony at the Sodom Manse sees Mr Laughhein Lame wed to Agnes, with religious rites conducted by Rev Fo Lawaan. Guests from Beavagaet and nearby towns attend as tensions and social expectations surface in the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Laughein
Sodom Manse
Agnes Daugl
Damien Taati
Mae Melaughilin
Nelann Melaweyn
Lawaan
Rother Town
City
Mattale
New York
Agricultural Short Course Attracts Farm Lecturers At Atton
A week long agricultural course held at Atton featured lectures on varied topics directed by JA hherry and OV Binkley. Visitors included JOR Whittebeach and others from Georgetown to Acton Col FoH Co Mason Geogetown. Local instructors led sessions in Home Rooms with Miss Letty Wallace and Miss Ina Puffer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atton
Tetoy
Bombay
JA Hherry
Diatherglen
OV Binkley
Harmdoon
Jor
Whittebeach
Acton
Misa Letty Wallace
Ina Puffer
Mire
Larnetouse
Dasidomen
Barre
Musi
Heereston Durie
TOC Adama Dury
Toronta
Creuel
Acton Winter Fair Exhibit Wins Seventh in Grain Show
Acton’s agricultural group, led by S. E Griffin & Son, exhibited potatoes, early oats, later oats, winter wheat, and picked peas at the Provincial Winter Fair. The Acton team placed seventh, a respectable showing in the seed grain competition. Participants included J. E. Pearen, Gordon Stale, Wallace Swackhamer, Hugh Read, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fao
Acta
Exhio.t
Fine Agricultural Society
Acton
S. E Griffin
Christmas Concerts and Events Listed With Admission Fees
The notice lists various holiday events in December including concerts at different venues. Prices range from 5c to 20c with some events offering lunch and separations for admission. Specific performances feature Christmastime programs by local groups and groups such as The Christmas Concert of A 5. No. 8 and Nas 'sagaw Weya with dates in mid and late December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas ‘Sagaw Weya
Dision
Also Mentioned on This Page
AICES
Qeeve F. McCutcheon
Public Utilities Comminsion
C F Leatherland
Reeve
HOARD
Jor Ledshayan
Dean
J. BF. Davis
Jos Boyd
Gerke Havill
John Kenney
B. Rumley
JW Jones
Wood Gould Blow
A TO Browns
CM. Hansen
OK. Graham
Win Cooper
Thess Watton
John R Selishman
H Vo Dro
Jor Daven
RJ Kerr
Fyan Jones
LC McMilhan
Commission Chairman
States
Lorne Rifle Snipers Club
Eton True Blue Lodge
Elevts
Cleontetown
Faris
Blank Clubs
Othe
Jocal Boya
Iite Real
Torm
Georgetawn
Perna
Eklarn
Saunders
Sagt
Ian Warty
Conpell
OHA
Paler
Adler
Regen
A Vincing
Bagilat
Reilly
Puysle
Vining
Joan Taylor
Mrs. MacDonald
LL. M. Montgomery
J. J. Gibbons
Georgetow
Joows
London
VOWOA
Actes
Po Watson
Cola McNabb
Lhewi
Merona
Watean
Bannockburn Institute
Aeton
Mill Street Pavement
William Gadfrey
Mangliaig
Adele Tas Darnton
Bupe Pian Vadlenn
Uae
Pheer
Germany
Cauneliom A. Mason
J. Chalmers
EB. Jones
J. A. Chapman
Acton Coanet
Reeve PoorCutehean
Finhe
Pryer
Harry Oakley
Hallowe'en
Nelson Faunoert
Tinllowe
Harry Statham
Haltewe Ets Ra
Toeumuer
Acton Dagon
Seareben
Megintiy
Dekle T4enyaave Pte Mye
Iing
Fertana Tendepee
Ian MeKachern
Tawkie UF
Plamabuw
Ao Nor Putin
Girentema Christiaas
Gepringe Geteo
Cirtaunas Concest
Eramima
McNabe
Tucacay
Ad- Taasion
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!