Scoutmaster Mason Resigns and New Head Named
After five years as Scoutmaster of First Acton Troop W G Mason resigns his duties. Mason led growth from six to thirty two members and the troop won trophies at jamborees. W G Middleton becomes Scoutmaster and plans a busy program while a Scout room is prepared in Acton Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Acton
W. G. Mason
Acton
Eeeton
J. M. MacDonald
Acton . Legion
Legion Hall
EB. A. Brooks
Mason
Gordon Beatty
Jack Hollinger
Gilbert Rampads
Lloyd Robinson
Clifford Young
Calvert Rowles
Eddie Russell
Ken Hassard
Amusing Breach of Promise Trial Nears Verdict
In St Albans a Breach of Promise case titled Amelia Jitterbug versus Count De Coupons ended with a verdict exonerating the count. The trial featured witnesses such as Mrs Ima Snooper and Miss Ida Hun and was presided by Rev E A Brooks with a jury that delivered a non retiring verdict at the Parish Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Jitterbug
St. Alban'’s
Young People's
Ed. Footitt
K C
Bruce Pargeter
Count de Coupons
Kay ’Gibbins
Gordon Gibbins
Ima_Snooper
Alice Gibbins
Ida
Charlie Hubble
E. A. Brooks
Margaret Lasby
Annie Marshall
Clifford
Jack Savage
Vanwyck
Lois Fryer
Annie Lasby
Jean Waniwyck
Officers Elected For Wellington County Plowmen Association
The Wellington County Plowmen's Association held its annual Fergus meeting with a Treasurer's balance of 42.30 after a successful year. Members praised Harriston for support in this year's match and authorized thanks to the citizens' committee. Officers named include Albert Gray as President and S. B. Stothers as Secretary Treasurer. Delegates George Rogerson and Neil Black were chosen for the Toronto convention in February. A full list of officers and directors across Puslinch, Guelph, Eramosa, Rockwood, Hespeler, Nichol, Fergus, Elora, and surrounding townships was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County Plowmen's Association
Fergus
Harriston
J. Bes Ketchen
John Scarrow
Neil Black
John McAllister
Albert Gray
J. B. Ketchen
Pergus Geert Rogerson
Permust
Albert
Gray
Nichol
Harry Armatrong
Eramosa
George Bayne
Rockwood
Puslinch
Wm. Crow
Hespeler
Wm. Green
Elora
D. D. Gray
Walter Jackson
Pilkington
Alex
King
Arthur
Geo. Dodge
Cars Crash in Head-On Collision on Seventh Line
A head-on collision occurred Sunday night on the seventh line in Esquesing Township near Georgetown involving Austin Brown of Shelburne and Daniel McDonald of Bronte. Both drivers met on a hill over a railway track. McDonald’s car was badly damaged while Brown continued. Mrs. McDonald sustained a slight arm injury and was treated by a Georgetown doctor. Provincial Police from Milton investigated.
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Austin Brown
Shelpurnt
Daniel McDonald
Bront
Esquesing Township
Georgetown
McDonald
Brown
Halton Plowmen Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Halton Plowmen held their annual meeting in Milton with Frank Laidlaw of Jarvis delivering the keynote. Officers elected include President John McCormac. 1st Vice-President Malcolm McNabb. 2nd Vice-President Warden Victor Hall. Secretary J E Whitelock. Treasurer Claude Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Plowmen
Milton
Frank Laidlaw
Jarvis
Laidlaw
Russia
Germany
John McCormac
Freeman
Malcolm . McNabb
Georgetown
Victor Hall
Hornby
Claude Pickett
Esquesing Township
Jas. Cunningham
Wm. Robinson
John A. Fot
Nassagaweya
L. W. Chisholm
Geo. Finney
A. S. Mahon
Nelson Township
Ross Segsworth
J. Robertson
Trafalgar
J. Allan Dixon
Art Campbell
John Lister
Stanley Hall
Fred Robinson
Gorgon
Chisholm
J. H. Wilson
John Coulson
W. A. Robinson
P. D. Salter
F. H. Gilroy
Péter Peddie
Reeve John Irving
O.H.A. Group 5 Junior Hockey Schedule Released
The Group 5 schedule lists tenlon games from December 28 to February 9 featuring Acton, Georgetown, Guelph, Milton, Burlington, and Bolton. Playoffs crown a group winner by February 17 with first, second, third, and fourth place teams advancing. Clip for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Bolton
O.H.A
Guelph
Milton
Burlington
Fergus
Orangeville
Brampton
Escape from Guelph Reformatory Stuns District
Guards hunted sixteen year old Alex Zolomy of Hamilton after his escape from the Guelph Reformatory. He vanished from a hospital ward on the fourth floor and was believed to have fled through a nearly forty foot window. He was serving nine months definite and nine months indefinite for theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Alex. Zolomy
Hamilton
Zolomy
Big Tree Adds Clatennial Final Decoration
On Tuesday the Christmas Tree and lights were erected at the Mill and Main Street corner in Acton. Superintendent Wilson and assistant Gordon Smith set up the lights along Mill Street. Store windows display Christmas decorations and lay the holiday mood over Acton as the season approaches.
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Mill
Main
Acton
Mill Street
Wilson
Gordon Smith
Actons
Acton Hockey Sees Intermediates Juniors Schedule Chat
The Free Press previews Acton hockey with Intermediates and Juniors schedules announced December 22. Intermediates open December 28 and Juniors December 27, with frost delays possible. Local notes mention Acton Arena secretary Eddie Ryder and rural league growth, plus Stratford’s Marz joining the Michgan Ontario loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Ryder
Acton Arena
H. Dron
Amateur Wrestling Proved at Acton Y M C A Show
Toronto West End YMCA wrestlers staged an amateur exhibition at Acton YMCA. Carl Schiegel refereed a six bout card led by Terry Evans and Harry Peace in the 175 lb class, with Peace defeating Gueman in a 200 lb clash amid crowd laughter and applause.
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Acton Y
Toronto
West End Y.M.C.A
Terry Evans
Harry Peace
Y.M.C.A
Peace
Gueman
Stanton
Anderson
C. F. Leatherland
Wés. Wolfe
United Young Folk Elect the Officers for 1940
The United Church Young People's Union held a regular meeting on Tuesday evening led by Missionary Convener Miss Velma Murray. Rev G C Gifford announced officers including President John Pell and Secretary Miss Mabel Harris with Mansell Nellis as 1st Vice President and Miss Isabel Cowie as 4th Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Young People’s Union
Velma Murray
G. C. Gifford
Ethel Franklin
G. C Gifford
George Switzer
John Pell
Christian
Mansell Nellis
Janet Pell
Gar Net W McKenzie
Isabel Cowie
Laura Johnston
Mabel Harris
Elwood Johnston
Lloyd Gifford
Dorothy “Kitching
Mig
Ethel ‘Pranklin
George ‘Switzer
Halton Garage Operators Elect 1940 Officers
The Halton Branch of the Ontario Garage Operators Association held a December meeting in Milton with strong attendance. J L McKindley presided over elections naming J L McKindley Burlington as President R Maxwell Burlington as Vice President A C Patterson Milton as Secretary George McLeod Bronte as Treasurer and directors F Sinclair G Bridgen K Johnson W Norton J Witham R G McDuffe. The event featured entertainment by Ernie Bruce and Beth Watson and a brief address by Harry Harper Provincial Council President.
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Halton
Ontario Garage Operators’ Association
Farmer's Hall
Milton
Hfe
J. Lo Mt Kindley
Harry Harper
H._A. Phelps
Interprovincial Automobile Association
Ernie Bruce
Beth Watson
Toronto
E. R. Pearen
Bill) Bailey
Hamilton
Wentworth “Branch
F. Sinclair
G. Bridgen
K. Johnson
Wm. Norton
J. Witham
R. G. McDuffe
Acton Women's Institute Social Evening Attended by Husbands
The Acton Women's Institute held a social meeting at Mrs. J. E. Gamble's home on December 6. About twenty husbands joined in euchre and bingo with prizes won by Mrs. Masales, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Ed. Gamble, and a low prize drawn between Mrs. Kerr and Mr. G. Eliott. A bountiful lunch followed before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
J. E. Gamble
Euchre
Masales
Lambert
Ed. Gamble
Kerr
G. Eliott
Level Crossing Crash Injures Two Toronto Women
Two Toronto women were seriously injured when their car collided with a CPR locomotive at a level crossing on the Guelph to Kitchener highway. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Smith suffered head and facial injuries and a fractured collar bone, while their husbands escaped with minor hurts. The vehicle was ripped and dragged along the right of way before stopping against a tree. both women were treated at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph, and later reported as in satisfactory condition.
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C.N.R
Guelph-Kitchener
Toronto
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Percy J. Wright
Euclid Avenue
Herbert Smith
Connor Avenue
Wright
Smith
Kitchener
Christmas Music by Acton Public School Pupils
A program of Christmas music and carols will be presented by the pupils of Acton Public School in Acton Town Hall on Friday evening at 8 o’clock. A brass quartet will perform selections. Admission is free and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
Acton Town Hall
Commieric
Life Membership Presented At Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church held its December meeting at Mrs. P. A. Smith home with Mrs. B. Mowat presiding. A Christmas program featured songs and a reading, Red Cross appeal, and a Life Membership presented to Mrs. Symon. Elections appointed numerous officers and secretaries for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
P. A. Smith
B. Mowat
Caldwell
Dorothy Kitching
Mrs. Veldhu
Dills
Red Cross
Scout Mothers Hold Meeting At Mrs Rushmere s Home
The Scout Mothers Auxiliary held its regular meeting at Mrs. Rushmere s home on Monday evening. Twelve members answered roll call and conducted general business. A contest announced Mr Pred Kentner as the winner. Hostesses served lunch afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Christmas Concerts and Local Events Listed
Community notices announce several December gatherings. Ligny School hosts a Christmas concert on December 19 with a program including a good performance. United Church features MacDuff Cope entertainment on December 18. YMCA informal party for members and friends occurs Friday at 9 pm with Nickelodian music. Bannockburn presents a Christmas concert December 22 at 8 pm followed by a play Always in Trouble by ex pupils with admissions 25 and 10 cents and a dance afterward.
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United Church
Y.M.C.A
Nickelodian
Bannockburn
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W. G. Middleton
Wellington
County Plowmer
Frank ' Laidlaw
O.hla
Illo Marzo
Claude Pipher
Dude” Lindsay
Gielon
Tanners
O.h.ascheles
Paris
Ontario Agricultural College
Ilio Marzo
Vic Rumley
Cookie
Detroit “Free Press
Die Marz
Stratford
Stratord
Tito
Marzo
Hank D'Amore
Red Stapleford
Sy Marzo
Ontario
Beardmore
J. H. Creighton
West End Y
Carl Schieger
O.ac
Stewart Snyder
West Enders
United Young Folk
Halton County
J. L. McKindley
Bur
A. C. Patterson
George McLeod
Bronte
Acton Institute
W.mls
J. ‘Symon
J. Reid
J. H. Reed
J. R. Kennedy
G. H. Swit
A. T. Brown
Christian Stewardship and
F. Kennedy
Community Friendship
Cleave
L. W. Agar
R. L. Johnston
Temperance and Christian Citizenship
J. Symon
Missionary Monthly
H. Denny
T. Watson
E. Hawthorne
R. R. Arnold
Mission Band
M. Z. Bennett
MS Nelson
SCOUT
MRS
Loomabury
Ligny School
Etta Swackhamer
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