Kindergarten Not Possible Before 1944 Fall Term
Acton School Board met in its last regular session of the year. They discussed starting a Kindergarten class at Acton School but concluded it could not begin before next fall. Negotiations with the Y M C A for equipment will proceed and funding will be included in year’s estimates if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. H. Clayton
G- A. Dill
Clayton
Leitch
F. L. Wright
Department of Education
Halton County
Milton
Duke of Devonshire
Smith
Z Bennett
Plana
Lenguth
Ff Itia
Acton Public Utilities
Frank Toth
A. Harris
E. J. Hassard
Sunpilin
Longmans Greene Co
Central Scientific
S. Husband
Heintzman Co
Smith Co
W. Roe, Blair
H. OL. McDonald
BOL. Wright
Presmium
Bell Teléphone Co
Washington Wedding Of Dorothy Fulcher And E J Moore
Miss Dorothy Fulcher and E J Moore were married in the Foundry Methodis t Church chapel in Washington D C by Rev Frederick Brown Harris D D minister and Senate chaplain on Friday November 19. The ceremony was small with only a few friends present. Fulcher had sung with the Foundry Choir and Harris was a close friend of both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Fulcher
E. J. Moore
Foundry Methodin
Washington, D.C
Frederick Brown Harris
D.D
United States Senate
Misa Fulcher
Foundry Choir
Harris
Christmas Meeting at Campbellville Institute Highlights
Campbellville Women's Institute met at Mrs. James Mahon's home with president Mrs. Yowson Lush in charge. Miss June Reid read Such Loving Kindness and a $50 Central Fund gift was approved. Chocolates were to be sent to Canadians in service. Mrs. Samuel Cairns played a piano solo in memory of Mrs. Murray Crawford. Miss Sadie Buck reported on the Guelph convention. Eight dollars was raised by a Christmas sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellvlle Women's Institute
James Mahon
Yowson Lush
June Reid
Central Fund
Canada
Samuel Cairns
Murray Crawford
Sadie Buck
Women's Institute
Guelph
Commission Makes Another Transfer from Operations
The Acton Public Athtitles Commission met on Monday. By motion, $500 was transferred from Waterworks to the general corporation account. A letter requests water notices to avoid misunderstandings with private consumers and ease clerical work. The board approved vendor payments totaling $268.07 and noted accounts for H E P C lamps and various suppliers. Chairman Hansen and MacArthur attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Athtitles Commission
J. R. MacArthur
C M. Hansen
Waterworks Department
Tes
Commission
Dominion Secure Siles
Dominion of Canada
Awtter
Mime Lew
Acton
B.H. Speight
Three Actonians Injured in Woolwich Street Collision
Principal Elmer Smith of Acton Public School sustained facial lacerations head injuries and shock after a head on crash at Woolwich and Suffolk Streets in Guelph early Sunday. Passenger Bing Ramsden and Mrs Ramsden also injured with lip nose and leg wounds. Police report says Ramsden car southbound on Woolwich struck by Arthur Corke northbound from Liverpool Street causing the collision. Damages estimated at about 250 and 300 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Acton Public School
Woolwich Street
Guelph
Smith
General Hospital
Bing Ramsden
Mr. Smith
Namden
Ramsden
Heveran Fryer Wedding Held At Bride’s Home
A quiet wedding took place Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fryer. Ida Zollah wed Joseph Benedict, son of the late Mrs. Heveran of Chesterville, with Rev. J. Ostrom officiating. The couple left for Toronto and Hamilton after a supper amid confetti and rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fryer
Ida Zollah
Joseph Benedict
Peter
Heveran
Chesterville
J. Ostrom
Edna May Fryer
Walter Warlan Fryer
Toronto
Hamilton
Mrs. Heveran
Acton
Big Potato Grower to Address Meeting at Kilbride
R Nichol Wilson, a prominent potato grower from Alliston, will speak at a Potato Growers meeting in Kilbride on Wednesday December 5 at 1 30 pm. Also on the program are Norman Parks of Ontario Agricultural College and Rh E Goodin of Ontario Department of Agriculture. The meeting is open to all interested in potato growth and judging with Kilbride Community Hall expected to reach capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Nichol Wilson
Alliston
Kilbride
Wilson
Simcoe
Norman Parks
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Rh. E. Goodin
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Toronto
Ontario
Agile
Whitelock
Cedarvale Friends Honor Newlyweds With Shower
A Cedarvale gathering at Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin hosted a shower for newlyweds Doris and Earl Fuller on December 2. The program featured duets solos instrumental pieces recitals and speeches followed by lunch and thanks to well wishers.
Municipal Council Deliberates Finances and Staffing
Acton council met in regular session with Councillors Mason Kirkness and Oakes present. They approved accounts for payment including hardware labor and utilities and discussed indigent hospital charges and bonding staff. The board requested an extra employee survey and considered tax arrears and building by law recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason, Kirkness
Oakes
McDonald
Acton
Mason
Narold Gordon
Norton Motors
Welfare Board
Acton Public Utilities
Fire Brigade
Grant
Acrow
Leonard Atkinson
George Chapman
Fred L. Wright
Dorothy Weaver
Seabel Watson
Wade Chapman
Lw. D. Talbot
STO
Warrop
Kerr
Forbape
Malin Street
Brock Street
Election results from wards show councillor winners
On Monday voting in centres yielded ward results. In Ward 2 Clifford Bradley topped with 162 votes, Jack Armstrong 146, followed by T Eason 134 and Joseph Hall 62. Ward 3 elected S Orr 179, Thomas Lyon 111, Jan Gogdlet 90, N Brown 86. Erin Township deputy reeve election saw Arthur Swackhamer win 34 to 278 for D A McDougall, a 76 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford’ Bradley
Jack Armstrong
T.eason
Joseph Hall
S. Orr
Thomas Lyon
Jan. Gogdlet
N. Brown
Erin
Arthur Swackhamer
D A. McDougall
Halton Holsteins Sweep All-Canadian Awards
Halton Holsteins earned one All-Canadian award one Reserve and three Honorable Mentions in the All-Canadian Contest. Oakville entries led with All-Canadian two year old bull Elm Col anthus Ray Apple HRighto and others placing in junior and senior yearling classes. The national event caps Canadian breeder show results with judges selecting All-Canadian and Reserve titles from provincial fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton County
Bholsteins
Elm Colanthus Ray Apple Hrighto
W. S. Wall
Oakville
Strahaven Supreme Comrade
Mr. Hall
Chas. N. Banshand
Freeman
Dlaxa
Lochinvar
Canada
Tvo
Ontario
Seed Grain in High Demand and Hatton Seeks Supplies
A survey by Hatton Federation of Agriculture asks Walton farmers for next spring seed grain needs. Eight Trafalgar Township school sections report 1967 bushels for one car load, implying seven to eight carloads countywide. Some farmers offer seed grain for sale while others face shortages. prices set ceiling at 1.12 and 1.40 per bushel for certain grades. Three carloads already ordered by Milton dealer. those unable to secure locally urged to contact Milton Agriculture office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Hatton Federation of Agriculture
Trafalgar
Agrie
J. BE. Whitelock
Whitelock
Commercia
Aso
Milton
Department of Agriculture
Keeler Fuller Wedding Held in Toronto Home
A wedding of Doris Keeler and Earl Fuller took place Monday afternoon at 4 at the Ly Wyckwood Avenue home in Toronto. Rev H E Wakelin officiated. The bride wore Air Force blue with pink rose corsage and an Air Force locket. A reception with a pink and white theme followed, featuring a hundred year old bride’s table china and a pink and white wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salemnha
Ly Wychwood Ave
Toronto
Doris
Herbert Keeler
Erin
Earl
Robert Fuller
Grand Valley
H. E. Wakelin
Church of Christ
Air Force
Milas Eleanor Griffin
Allen Fuller
Three Councillors Returned J H Boulton Heads the Post
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 10 ODE met November 30 at Mrs Beatty home with presiding officer. Reports from secretary treasurer and war work were heard. New member welcomed. Mrs Leitch of the Dukeside Chapter spoke on Europe. Election results show J Houlton top vote-getter for 1944 Council with three returnees. low turnout noted in Acton elections. The new council will take office in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
W. J. Beattty
Beatty
E. E. Barr
J. M. McDonald
M. Shroeder
Sewall
Old Council
J. H. Boulton
Acton
W. J. QO. Oakea
Houlton
Oaken
Mason
Kirkness
Fountain
Hunter
Davison
Christmas Meeting of Acton Institute at Mrs. Collier's Home
The December meeting of Acton Women's Institute met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. R. E. Callier's home. President Mrs. Wilderupin led. Mr. Francis Wilds read the motto A Christmas Story. Mrs. Fred Anderson was appointed acting secretary until Mr. Gumble returns from hospital. Mrs. Jos. Dobbie reported on the Guelph area convention. Hetty Hunter sang Christmas carols as members joined in. The lunch committee served a delightful luncheon and thanks were voiced to the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
RE. F. Callier
Wilderupin
Francis Wilds
Fred Anderson
Gumble
Jos. Dobbie
Canventhon
Guelph
Mise Hetty Hunter
Lantz
Blanche
J. F. Wilda
Jax
Dobble
Prisoner Ferrier Escapes From Milton Jail Last Night
Eighteen year old Chas Ferrier escaped from Milton jail during janitor duties around 6:30 pm. Police search continues as Ferrier, described 5'7" tall with hazel eyes and brown hair, wearing blue overalls and shirt, had been held in connection with an assault on L. Cates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ferrier
Milton
Ferrier
Nassiyaweyn
Ferrior
L. Cates
Perjury Conviction Sends Masales to Ontario Reformatory
Grenville Masales of Acton was sentenced by Magistrate F Watt in Guelph police court to one year on a perjury charge. The sentence runs concurrently with 12 to 18 months already imposed for a bigamy conviction. Masales had pleaded guilty after describing himself as a bachelor on a marriage license dated May 9. He had been remanded until the perjury hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenville Mosales
Acton
Guelph
Ontario Reformatory
F. Watt
Reformatory
Masales
Halton Crop Association to Host H W Kitching Talk
Halton Crop Improvement Association holds its annual meeting at the Farmers' Hall Milton on Thursday December 1 at 2 pm. Guest speaker H W Kitching of the Agricultural Engineering Department O A C will discuss labor saving implements and soy and grain varieties with growers reporting test results and pasture and grain discussions led by Joy Laughland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Hidg
Milton
Thursdway
Om. Tates
Edwin Harrop
HH. W. Kitching
Agricultural Engineering Department
Kitching
Joy
Laughland
Field Husbandry Department
Community Christmas Events December Advertised
Numerous local gatherings listed for December include a Brookville Hall dance on December 13 with 10 cent admission and a Orton Community Hall dance on December 15. The C.K.N.X Ranch Boys Orchestra will perform with lunch served. Woodside School presents a Christmas concert and Red Cross one-act on December 20 with 25 cent admission. A D E draw at Gregory Theatre December 10 offers dishes and vase. Bannockburn hosts its annual Christmas Tree December 21. The United Church hosts a pageant The Dream of the Months on December 15 plus student recitations songs and a humorous play. Silver collection noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Community Hall
C.K.N.X. Ranch Boys
Woodside School
Red Cross Ladies
Duke of Devonshire
C.D.E
Gregory Theatre
Bannockburn
United ‘Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lakeside Chapter
Lakeside
O. D. EF
Kurs
F. G. Oakes
W. G._Cullen
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Sallort and Minesweepers
Prisoners of War Fund
Camp Library
Washington
Campbellville Institute
Hydro
H.E.P.C
Symon Hardware
Canadian General Electric Co
Canadian Line Materials, Ltd
Moffats, Limited
MacDonald Electric Limited
J. Cc. Matthews
J. C. Matthews
Alex. McTsaac
Frex Passa
C. M. Hansen
J. R.macarthur
Cedarvale
Arthur Griffin
Earl Fuller
Fred McArthur
Adeline Cunningham
Bol
Kia Mulder
Arthur
Johnson
Mia
Cunningh
Eleanor Griffin
James McArthur
Louis Graham
Wilma Butler
Mr. Hamilton
Olga Locker
Goldwin Burt
Harold, Griffin
John Locker
Burt Davidson
U. A
SUVA
Fiji
U.S
Georgetown
Erin Township
Halton Holsteins
Hatton
Keeler-Fuller
M. Leitch
The
Lo.d.e
Acton Institute
Nassawaweya Farm
Hbeing
H.W. Kitching
Halton Crop Association
Brookville Hall
Nassagaweya W. I
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