Reeveship contest looms as Era mos a council plans
Reeves McLean announces candidacy for 1936 reeve while Councillor Blorey also says he will run. Other officials reflected on the year 1935 at the final township meeting in Rockwood with accounts totaling 13 500.90 and several members declaring intentions to seek re or new seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Rockwood
Gims Mec'lean
Albert Lush
D. H. Storey
J. A. Stewart
John Hindley
James W. Oakes
John Henderson
Reeve Mclean
Bloréy
Reeve
Lush
John A. Stewart
Reief
Junior Hockey Schedule Sets Openers for Acton Elora Meet
Acton and Elora lead the junior hockey group with five home games before playoffs. The schedule covers December 26 to January 36 with key matches between Acton Elora Georgetown Guelph and Elora.
Early weekly issue dates shifted for holidays
The Free Press will publish early next week and the following Tuesday due to Christmas and New Year mid week. Editors, correspondents, and advertisers are asked to prepare copies by Monday morning for the next two issues to allow holiday greetings from businesses.
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Wress
Slaly
Fortieth Friend Joke Causes Cold Cure Advice
The comic exchange shows a weary man with a cold asking what to take while another jokes he is getting advice, reflecting a humorous dialogue from the Fortieth Friend iteration in the Evening Meay Digest.
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Jovel
Selection of News Items at Chicago Meeting and Local Notices
A Selection of News Items details A G M Bruyns attending the 17th annual Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Chicago where President Roosevelt outlined agricultural policy and Canada U S treaty defense. Local notes mention a Christmas letter drop box, a court case at Oakville and Millon, a municipal Christmas tree lighting, a bracelet found by a Quebec merchant, Knox Guild Christmas meeting, and a United Church Christmas concert with Santa Claus.
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A. G. M Bruyns
Farm Bureau Federations
Chicago
Roosevelt
Salvation of Agriculture
Henry, A. Wallace
Wilson
United Church Sunday School
Jean Harris
James Dills
Shirley Kentaur
Jack Stewart
Kathleen Weadge
Aileen Fryer
Donald Evans
T. R. Lamb
Betty Gibeon
Hille Vincent
Betty Gihton
Wille Vincent
Ethel Hrunklin
Jean Evan
Helen Simpson
Walter Lamb
Jamie Lamb
Friendly Circle
Unity Men's Club
Ate
A. T. Brown
Santa Claus
Santa Claus W
Santy Claus
H. Vincent
K. M. Morrow
Nassagaweya Council final 1935 accounts and war profits appeal
The Nassagaweya Township council passed final 1935 accounts covering supplies divisions court repairs and salaries. They urged the Federal Government to legislate to curb war profiteering and to pay workers at home the same wages as soldiers. Reeve Campbell received thanks for efficient annual management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Reete
Duncan Campbell
Mplying
United W M S December meeting highlights and officers
The December meeting of the United Church Women Missionary Society was led by Mrs. J W Barbere with devotional and a Christmas message read by Miss E Nelson. Readings on Africa were given by multiple members, a duet by Mrs J R Kennedy and Mrs S J Reid was enjoyed, and annual reports were read. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs J W Barbere and numerous vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Missionary Society of the United Church
J. W. Barberee
Aim
S. J. Reid
Myrd
R. Arnold
Jas. Reed
Mie
A. T. Brown
WH. Caldwell
J. W. Barbere
Mirs
R. L. Johnston
J. R. Kennedy
G. I. Switzer
Mxtrs
Reed
A . Strangers
Ini. FP
Cleave
D. McTavish
Temperance
James Symon
Christian Stewardship
E. Wanthorne
Speight
Vickers
Mission Dand
W. Ramsden
Jas. Gowle
M. E. Nelson
E. M. Morrow
J. ¥. Kennedy
J. K. Gardiner
Acton Hosts Five Home Games In Group 6 Schedule
Acton set to host five Group 6 Intermediate B hockey home games with a December 1 start. The schedule aims for two games weekly, concluding by late January with key matchups against Georgetown Milton Oakville and Milton Oakville at Acton Georgetown Oakton.
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Acton
Multon
Georgetown
Dirit
Milton
Actton
Oakville
Millton
Final Meeting of County Council Tributes to Warden Cleave
The 1935 County Council held its final meeting at the Court House in Milton with the Warden presiding. Reports were reviewed, accounts passed, and a tribute given to the retiring Warden for his service as deputies and members praised his diligence.
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County Council
Cleave
Elgin County
Performing Rights Society
Court Mouse
Milton
McNiven
Thorpe
Breckon
Hewson
Oakville Council
Kerr Street
Children’s Aid Society
Ontario Department of High
W. J. Dick
Warden Cleave Honored At Halton County Dinner
About eighty to ninety Halton County residents attended the Milton Inn to honor retiring Warden Hi Cleave of Georgetown. Speakers praised his long service since 1928 as Reeve, with toasts by local officials and a presentation of a decorative chair. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
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Citizens ‘of
Halton County
Ht. Cleave
Milton Inn
Sonnual
Hi. Cleave
Georgetown
Cleave
J. M. Moore
Georgetown Herald
Canada
LeRoy Dale
K.O
W. M. Robinson
Oakville
Walton
Hughes Cleaver
T. A. Drakelock
Cleaver
Ciisellers
Binkelock
Wenne
Ottawa
W. S. Bick
Upper Canada
Marion County Council
J. L. Hewson
County Council
George Warris
Burington
Harry Pettit
Halton
W. J. L. Hampahtre
W. H. Morden
Arion Mason
Arion
Gq. Acus
Tracton Pure Pres
Geo. Atkins
Oakville Record
Roy
George Thorpe
Harrison
Acton
Warden Cleave
Cornel
Glen Willams
Acton District Notes New Pastor and Local Happenings
A new pastor, Baxter of Brownsburg, accepts call to Acton and Georgetown Baptist Churches and begins ministry January 5. Local horse sales, a collision on John Street Georgetown, and a busy Acton district meeting series are reported. Also included are a tattooing plan for poultry theft control, eleven-team rural hockey league notes, and the wedding of Ona Margaret Hollingshead to Edward Leavens in Fonthill with ceremony details.
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Baxter
Brownsburg
Acton
Georgetown
Armories
Joe Kentnor
H. Archie
A. Marrshall
R. Anderson
W. Holloway
Y. Gibbons
L. Walters
Eden Mls
Everton
Rockwood
Young Farmers
Jones Boys
Larne Rifles
Larne Farmers
York Road
Esquesing Council Minutes Lead To Monthly Review
The Esquesing Council held its regular monthly meeting with Reeve George Currie presiding. Attendees included Deputy Reeve Mullin and Councillors Murray Robirivs and Wilson. Communications from multiple suppliers and associations were read, and the treasurer was authorized to pay several accounts including Ball Telephone, J. H. Smith, and the Town of Georgetown rent.
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Esquesing Council
Reew L. L. Mullin
G. W. Murray
N. A. Robirivson
W. A. Wilson
George Currie
County Office Supply Company
Letter & Supply Co
Ontario Good Roads Association
The
Canada Ingatron Company
University of Toronto
Hollingreen
Department of Sciene Defence
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Geo
Emolt
Jenkins A& Wardy
Ball Telephone Co
Ehner C. Thompson
County Office Supply Co
Georgetown
George E. Ellott
Ful
Y. M. Bennett
Baye Five
Retiring President Honored at Knox Church Meeting
The Knox Church Women’s Missionary Society held a Thursday afternoon meeting in the church classroom. Mrs. Geo. Murray led the session in prayer, reports were read, and a silver bracelet was presented to honor the retiring president. Officers for 1930 were nominated and appointed, with Tea to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Meeting
Knox Church
Geo. Murray
Lauby
Hecepital Myer Cooper
Thompson
H. Malinprize
Auxiliary
Blow
G. Bennie
Coming Events Announcement Listing
Skating on Saturday night and Christmas events this week include skating sessions Saturday and Sunday afternoon. A woodside concert is scheduled for December at 8 8 10 with admission priced at 20g. Details provided by Earley at 307 m.
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Woodside
Earley
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Evory
Elve
Nelson
Elora
Guelph
Gael
Georetown
Anary Iti Word
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MEAY
Ontario
Banlgan Ve
Jacobs
W. N. Munro
Millon
Jani Otmerwice
W. E. McKveen
Mia
Mary Chalmers
Mason Knitting Co
Matthews
George Bros, Merchants
Montval, Que
Mike Chamers
Quebec
Mrox Guild Christimay
Knox Guild
Bessie Rawlings
Bruce
Florence Elliott
Gendol
Berns Patrick
Joyce Desserault
Mics
Laura Voll
Aesrn
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Alert Group
Alert
Helen Mooney
Frances Rawlings
Nassagaweya Council
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Reeve Campbell
United W. M.S
Eleeta
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Ontario Municipal Board
County of
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Performing Rights
Harris
Brecken
Wall
Campbell
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Oakvilton
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Hall
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Wes
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Erin Horen
Missour
M, Laing
Erin
Fairview
King Beal
George Wallers
George Walters
Lloyd Poster
Cheltenham
John Street
Foster
W. G. Marshall
Haster
Y. P.O
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Legion Hall
Reid
Howard Webster
U.w.yp.o
Hing Edward
Toronto
Limehouse Orchestra
Wentworth
Waterloo
Perth
Wellington
Wural
Ponthill United Church
Onna Margaret
May Hollingshead
Fonthill
Mr. Hollingshead
Edward Leavens
O'Reilly
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hoingshead
Mixacs Onfin
Ona Hollingshead
Bert Nollingshead
Dorothy Leavers
Reeve Currie
George Murray
Knox W
Clow
WH. Mainprize
W. Johnstone
Myrs
W. J. Gould
J. R. Leishman
Mra
R. M. MacDonald
Plonkit
Mra. Allan
Ploniat
Laing
MacLean
Misband
Awrey
Myx. McArthur
Caramuter
Davidson
Murray
Coord
Mra. Cooper
Miruo McArthur
Robertson
Mra. Laing
A. Smith
Mission Third
A. J. Buchanan
Nyra. Thompson
Rymney
Scott
Christmuy
Christman
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