Toronto visitors and engagements noted in local notices
Mye A H Bishop visited Toronto this week. Mia John Easterbrook of Toronto visited Acton friends. John Mckeown of Preston visited his uncle Duncan Bishop. Alfred Bishop and Marilyn of Toronto visited Sunday with A I Bishop. Marthe Smith returned to Toronto Saturday after visiting Mr and Mrs Waterhouse. Nora Waterhouse announced engagement to Albert Tick with marriage planned early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
John Easterbrook
Toronto
Acton
John Mckeown
Preston
Cat
Duncan
Alfred Bishop
Marilyn
A. 1
Bishop
Mies Marthe Smith
Charlotte Waterhouse
Nora
Albert “Frederick Tick
Nelson ‘Tuck
Georgetown
Card of Thanks for Hilli and Wilson
Card thanks neighbors for sympathy and help shown at the death of the late Hilli and Wilson. Family expresses appreciation for kindness during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilli
Wilson
Appreciation Message Fragment Expression
A brief note of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and support received. The fragment hints at sincere appreciation and warm sentiments intended for those who offered consideration and assistance.
Public council debates hospital costs and highway acts
The council approved paying various accounts including hospital and county costs, discussed the Highways Act relocation costs, and considered who bears hospitalization expenses. Debates on rail grading and hog premiums followed, with remarks from Mr. Robinson and endorsement of Grey County’s resolution before remarks on Mr. Hall’s retirement and council adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Allen
McCutcheon
Deans
Old Age Pensions and Mothers’ Allowance Board
County of Grey
Mr. Robinson
Canada Packers
Mr. Gilbert
Grey County
Poor Jones Smith and Brown Clash Over Christmas Windfall
Dialogue snippet shows Jones accusing Brown of calling him poor while noting a Christmas windfall. Brown questions the remark, and Jones defends himself as an alderman figure amid witty exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Brown
Alrman
Acton Junior Farmers Send Christmas Thanks to Leader
The Acton Junior Farmers at Lorne School on December 14 1939 held a meeting to honor their leader Mr Davidson. Laura Johnston read a thanks letter praising his leadership and wishing a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Walter Cooke presented the couple with an electric radio lamp, and Mr Davidson expressed gratitude for the club’s effort. Jackson family performed music and John Pell offered remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Femerns
Lorne School
Deember
Buaines
Jim MacIntyre
Laura Johnston
Acton
Donalda McPhail
Velma Murray
Walter Cooke
Mrs. Davidson
Appeals by Burlington Gardeners are All Lost
Judge W N Munro dismissed the appeals of twenty seven Burlington gardeners in a written judgment on Friday. He found no injustices in the assessments compared with Searly properties in Burlington and Nelson Township. The judge urged a revision of all Burlington assessments and warned he would reconsider next year if proportionate benefits are not gained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Munro
Burlington R
Searley
Nelson
Burlington
Wish Bobby How Are You Going To Keep Christmas Day
A playful exchange between Bobby and Tommy about preserving Christmas mood beyond the holiday. Tommy asks how to keep the season lasting, while Bobby ponders methods to stretch the joy until the next occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Tommy
Final Utilities Commission Meeting Notes 1940 Retirements
The final meeting of the Acton Public Utilities Commission for the year 1939 40 was held with Reeve F McCutcheon and Chairman Hansen present. Officials announced accounts including hydro and waterworks expenses and a $513.69 credit note from the Ontario Commission for water heater costs. Reeve McCutcheon thanked the Commission staff for their courtesy during his tenure and retirement was noted with regret. The first 1940 meeting was set for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve F. McCutcheon
Hansen
Acton
Public Utilities Commission
Hydro
Department Bell
Telephone Co
HEPC
Ontario
Stewanor Dowed
Hoover’ "Co
Acton Freer Press
Sutherland-Schultz Ltd
W. R. Lashbrook
Ontario Commission
Reeve McCutcheon
St Joseph's Young Folks honor Miss E Breen at meeting
The St Joseph's Catholic Youth Organization presented a crucifix to Miss Eileen Breen bride elect. John Dennis read a farewell address while Irma Marzo led the orientation. Members wished Eileen happiness and spiritual blessings as she leaves for the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph’s
E. Breen
St. Joseph's Catholic Youth Organization
Eileen Breen
Irma Marzo
John Dennis
St. Joseph’s .C
Eileen
C.Y.C
C.Y.O
Christ
Carney Byrnes
Mary Dennis
Victoria Mission Band elects officers for 1940 year
The Victoria Mission Band held its December meeting with a white Gift Christmas Tree and a color tree. Ken Hassard chaired the event as boy president. awards were given to Joyce Deserault, Paul Desseault, Phyliss Robertson, Inez McLellan, Dora Hansen, Helen McLellan, Mary Ritchie, and Mary Somerville. Dorothy Massey received the Junior Life Membership seal and pin. four juniors led worship and scripture readings. Executive officers elected for 1940 include President Dora Hansen, Girl Vice President Marg Somerville, Boy President Fyte Somerville, Boy Vice President Paul Desserault, Secretary Inez McMillan, Treasurer Mary Ritchie, and group leaders Jana Bay and Jimmie Speilvogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Mission Band
Ken Hassard
Joyce Deserault
Paul Desseault
Phyliss Robertson
Bennie
George Ritchie
Dora Hansen
Marg. Somerville
Fyte ‘Somerville
Boy Vole
Paul Desserauit
Inez McMillan
Mary Ritchie
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A. H. Bishop
PIANC
W. I. Dick
F. G. Thompson
Byers
Irving
Jas. Hewson
McNiven
Kerns
Hall
Davis
Poor Jones
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie Birlas
Sachin
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill Street
Canada
Davidson
Jackson
John Pell
CTEMHG et Caulfield _ Electrical Works
Ischiepgereneergee
Masco Company Ltd
CNR
Symon Hardware
General Insurance
Fidelity Bonds
AH General Lines of Insurance
Ocean Steamship Tickets
F. L. Wright
Cooper Block
The
Anita Louise
Westen
Dick Tracy
Lloyd Nolan
Heather Angel
Roy Rogers
Fox News
Rumley
Chris
Leen
Dublin Literary Honors
Dublin Literary Society
Ei_leen
Northland
Ralph
Stewart Elliot
Dorothy Barber
Margaret Somerville
Mabel Burkholder
Knox Mission Band
San Diego
Vancouver
Tampa
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
E. Braida
F. H. MacDonald
Mar. Mill-Street Acton
Emilew ‘N' Chuckles
Chrismmas
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