Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Sports And Shipments
Injured hockey player Mac Abbott suffers a fractured bone above the right ankle delaying action for both teams. Acton Creamery ships poultry valued at 4282.70 to Toronto with 2576 chickens and 285 geese sold. 66th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Acton with 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Walker Lodge installs new officers and recalls mission-field memories. Ontario Boys Parliament opens with Edward Sargeant chosen premier and Reginald Kingdon named opposition leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Mac
Abbott
Acton
Acton Creamery
Toronto
Wet. Wiliam
Williams
Kerr Road
Bowmanville
Carlos Willer
Sault Ste
Forle
Lawrence Williams
H. W. Williams
Somerville
Lon- Gort
Wrs
Gordon
Whidden
West York
George Fullis
Ken Moreland
North Way
Warald Musband
Hulton County
Gordon Clement
North Grey
Ken Ingham
Stratford
Publicitons
Dwight Kellerman
Kitchener
Paul Sharpe
Sumner Campa
Meditoberry
Final Meeting of Public Utilities Commission Adopts Year-End Actions
The Public Utilities Commission held its last meeting of the year on Thursday evening with Commissioner Hy G Arnold present and Reeve Harrison presiding. The secretary reviewed a petition from Border Cities and instructions were given to pay numerous accounts totaling 3202.50 and to transfer 1200 from Waterworks to the Corporation. The inaugural 1936 meeting is set for January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Hy. G. Arnold
Reeve Harrison
Winkkor
B. G. Arnold
H. Harrison
Rhia
Public Utilities
New Intermediate Hockey Schedule Updated
A league meeting revised the Group 6 Winternnzdl A Series schedule after Oakville Acton withdrew Guelph taking their place. Dates include January 16 Guelph at Oakville January 13 Guelph at Georgetown and multiple Oakville Acton Georgetown matches.
Scheduling Change After Milton Withdrawal In Hockey Group
A new schedule replaces Milton in the Intermediate hockey group, with Guelph taking the County Town entry following today’s decision. A separate report covers an attack on John Elrogi of Erin, with three men in custody in Guelph. The Malotte brothers pleaded not guilty to charges and were remanded until Tuesday. Wheat exports in November hit a record for the month, valued at over 21.7 million dollars. A garage fire damaged a building housing six units and injures prompted evacuations. Maple Leaf 300 lodge officers were elected for 1936, and the Week of Prayer activities begin in Acton January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Guelph
Bis
John Elrogi
Erin
Edward
Reginald Malotte
Victor Gomes
Malotta Brothers
Games
Allee Street
Acton
United Church
Dr. Morrow
Baptist Church
Mr. DenhYe
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Haxter
J. E., McMillan
H. Cleave
County Council
C. H W. Harrison
W. A. Lasby
Jas. McKinney
Crewson
Corners
Brookville
New Hamburg
Elora
Wilsburg
William Hawthorne
F. B. Cooke
Hubert Griffen
C. Y W. Harrison
Reeve
Georgetown
Walton Insurance Co
L. G. King
Utilities Commission
A. T. Brown
Pree Library Woard
Pergus
James Symon Eliza RB. Darby
Neil McMillan
Tyler Goroge
Wenea Otters
Cosen
A. R. Clarke
Mra. Wert
G. McDowell
E. D. Ault
Y. ML C
Flora
Guulph
Brantford
Library Board
WY. M.C.A
Hillaburg Curlers
William Sayers
Chis
Erwin
Mareh~ Mith
Randall
Wughes
Acton Intermediates rout Arrow Bus 15-0 in exhibition opener
Acton Intermediates dominated Arrow Bus from Toronto 15 0 in a Thursday night exhibition game. Marzo and Morton led scoring while Arrow Bus battled, losing key players to injuries and penalties as the Acton squad surged ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Arrow Nus
Milton Intermediates
Acton Intermediates
Arrow Bus
Toronto
Marzo
Lindsay
Terry
Mooney
Norm Morton
W. Bailey
Perlod
Kerr
Butch” Gibbons
Arrow Dus
Penalleu
Arrow Hua
Arrow Hus
Morton
Gibbons
Bus" Morton
Waltera
Qrooney
Local Notices from Guelph and Area
Retiring postmaster James A Sullivan of Guelph, after 29 years in federal service, plans to end duties year end with six months of leave. Ladies’ Aid officers named for Acton United Church include Mrs Symon and several vice presidents. Canadian grade crossings safety costs near 35 million with 214 accidents and 1064 deaths or injuries in 11 months. Oyster catch from Atlantic flows rose with value about 82 thousand by Oct, US and UK customers noted. Anne of Green Gables film adaptation by RKO Radio Pictures featured Anne Shirley and actors in a Gregory Theatre engagement on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
James A. Sullivan
Sullivan
Guelph
Robert Mitchell
Board of Railway Commissioners
Canada
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Dominion
United States
United Kingdom
Annex of Green Gables
L. M. Montgomery
Great Britain
Anne Shirley
Year End Review of Local Events 1935
A compact yearly recap from the Acton area listing weekly notes from January to March. Highlights include hockey results for Acton against New Hamburg Fergus Georgetown Elora and Brantford, council actions such as election nominations relief plans and utilities commissions, and multiple deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neigghboring
Acton
New Hamburg
Fergus
Charcs Hockey League
Theopik
Pappllon
T. Harding Price
Acton District News Highlights Local Court and Sports
Norman Clements of Acton faced reckless driving charges after a Brampton collision that damaged a drug store front. He paid a $15 fine and had license penalties for 15 days. The Milton arena plans were dropped as costs rose and no lease sought. In sports, Acton Tanners drew 1-1 with Guelph in senior hockey, and Ontario growers excelled at the Chicago grains show with 110 prizes from 136 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Clements
Acton
Brampton
Clements
Ontario
J. OC. Cunningham
Thos
J. Brownridge
Wormby
Esqueaing Township
Alsike
Timothy
Brownridge
Messm
Cunningham and
Tulton
Woman's Institute to Meet at Mrs Davidson’s Home
Announcement lists a January meeting of the Woman's Institute at Mrs R L Davidson's home on Thursday at 2 pm. A U S P O event offers a crack inols dance in the Purdush Fall on Friday January Std with good prizes and lunch. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Institute
R. L. Davidson
U. S
P.O
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gwen Burrell
Mra. Y. GC
Acton and
Walker Lodge Officers
Walker Lodge
J. Gordon
London
Mar
George Gordon
Nussaguweya
C. A
Darby
Rumsey
Cecil Cripps
W. M. Cooper
Tweanurer
J. Graham
Donald
R. A. Winton
J. D—Bro
Balt
G.—Bro
R. BP. Watson
C. W. Wilson
Dan Taylor
J. WR. MacArthur
C. L. Kirkness
Tyler
John Jennings
R. W.W. Bro
NR. M. Findle D.Y.G.M
Wellington
W. Bro
Lodge
W. Bro.Cooke
Hydro Department
Bell Telephone Co
Symon Vwardware
Highway Garage
H.ep.c
Canadian General Electric Co
CNL
Sangumo Co. Ltd
MacDonald Electric Ltd
Northern Electric Co
New Sanitary Wiper & Waste Co
É Canada Brass Co
Neptune National Sfeters Ltd
Piase
Oakville- Acton
ChuangeiTer Vame
Acton Arena
Oakville
Ind
Quelph
Oaakville
Gorghigat
Erin Man
Orangeville
William ‘Gilesple
Wromen
Maple Leaf
K. Preston
Glen Williams
Whinter
O. Tyler
Aiister I. Bilton
M. Footstt
S. Hall
Arrow
Ladley Ald
Ladies ‘Ald Society
The
United Church, Acton
James Symon
J. Well
R. L. Johnster
Miss E. Hawthorne
A. Fryer
J. R. Kennedy
A. Pryer
Anne of Green Gables
Harry Hall
Crewsons
Cauncis
Reeve Thetford
J.M. McDonald
W. B. Rumley
Jon Leavens
Wm. H. Millar
Nathan McKessie
Arena Company
Cme Forward
Mitton
Mcenses, Vion
T. DB. McQuisten
McQuesten
Guelph Senor City
Guelph City Hockey League
Acton Tanners
Steve Compiny
Arble
AM Mason
Jones
Kelly
Stove Company
M, Fox
Schonfeldt
Murphy
Mason
Sloan
Brundrette
Chicago
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