Juniors Lose in Final Game of Schedule
Orangeville juniors defeated Acton 6 to 3 at Acton Arena in the final scheduled Group 100.1.4 game. Orangeville, tied with Georgetown for first, built a 3 goal lead as Gillespie, Leach, and Hopkins scored while Acton fought back with Tyler Bayliss and Jones scoring. Acton finishes playoff hopes. Acton Juniors wrap season with praise despite loss.
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Orangeville
Acton
Georgetown
Cilleepie
Jones
Cook
Marzo
Papillion
Curry
Tyler
Leach
Bayliss
Hopkins
Ajlx
Orangeville Citadel
Gilk
Walker
Gillespie
Cooney
Patterson
Hammer
Horlock
MacGill
Holmes
Gaunders
Jacque
Marso
Papillon
Duby
Ryder
Arnott
Waterloo
Preston
Galt
Orton
Attempted break in Georgetown bank and residence
Police say an attempt was made to break into the Lyons and McLintock apartment in Georgetown and a door at the Canadian Bank of Commerce branch was broken. Dorothy McLintock reported a man on the fire escape. Chief W Marshall questioned Brook Rowe and Richard Eliott, Brampton youths, charging vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Stanley Lyons
G. W. McLintock
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Lyons
Dorothy McLintock
W . Marshall
Marshall
Brook Rowe
Richard Eliott
Brampton
Milton Jatt
St Albans W A Elects Officers At 1938 Meeting
The Women's Auxiliary of St. Alban's held their annual meeting and elected officers for 1938 including President Mrs W Smith Vice-President Mrs A E Brooks Secretary Mrs B L Pargeter Treasurer Mrs W Waller Dorcas Secretary Mrs J Savage and Little Helpers Secretary Mrs Roadknight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary. of
St. Alban's
W. Smith
A. E Brooks
BL Pargeter
Tressurer
W. Waller
Dorcas
J. Savage
Little Helpers
Roadknight
Yearly report of Lakeside Chapter shows active year
Ten most successful meetings were held by the Lakeside Chapter 1.0.D.% with 42 members including eight new. March donations supported Y.M.C.A. social room. Activities included a Coronation dance, tree planting, baking sale, Remembrance Day work, and poppy sales. December efforts produced quilts for relief and Christmas aid.
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Lakeside
Y.mlc.a
Mary R. Moore
Halton
Acton
Duke of Devonshire
An A
Legion Hall
Legion
Lloyds of London
Gregory Theatre
Lo.d.e. Euspices
Our Town
Skating Postponed but Knox Guild Holds Fine Meeting
Poor weather last Tuesday canceled skating plans but Knox Guild members enjoyed a social evening with games and varied noise levels. An honor was paid to former President Jos Hurst on his marriage as Norman Wright spoke and Miss Marjorie Near presented a casserole to the couple. The Social Committee provided a generous repast to close the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Guild
Guild
Norman Wright
Jos. Hurst
Clothing Discussion at the Rockalong Institute Meeting
February Rockalong Institute meeting at Mrs Dunbar Rockwood drew a small turnout due to icy roads. Mrs Douglas McNabb presided the roll call named a labor saving device. Mrs Harris led talks on woollens and home made versus ready-made clothing with Miss Helen Bayne in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
Dunbar
Rockwood
Douglas McNabb
Helen Bayne
W. Patterson
Ryan's Kitchen
Guelph
W. McNabb
Haring
Panmore
Dennis
Kerr Heads Hackney Association President
Honors come to Acton based Robert Kerr as he is chosen president of the Hackney Horse Association. Kerr of R A No. 2 Acton is a longtime hackney breeder and exhibitor with a record of consistent wins and highly sought horses from fairs and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Robert
Kerr Named Ontario Fairs President in 1938
Acton resident R. J. Kerr was chosen President of the Ontario Agricultural Societies for 1938 in Toronto. His long career includes active roles on the Erin and Acton Fair boards, Yorkshire hog breeding, and chairing the Public Utilities Commission. Mrs Kerr’s death noted in the same brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
R. J. Kerr
Acton
Ontario Agricultural Societies
Kerr
Erin
Acton Pair
Acton Fair
Delate
Actons
Erin Agricultural Societies
Ontario Association
Public Utilities Commission
Ontario Fair Heads Elect New President at Toronto Convention
Friday last the Ontario Agricultural Societies elected a new president at their annual Toronto convention. The turnout included key officials and notable farm leaders from across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Agricultural Societies
Toronto
Erin Township Farm Buildings Destroyed by Fire
A brick house and frame barn on George Harper's Erin Township farm near Ospringe burned Monday night causing about 6000 dollars in damage. A team of horses perished in the barn and grain feed and household goods were lost. An overheated stove pipe is blamed for the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harper
Conceron
Erin
Ospringe
Harper
Puzzle Poem Prize Goes to Arm strong and Ort on
Readers are told last week’s Puzzle Poem had few correct solutions. The prize goes to W L Armstrong and Orton P O for Neptune. The note adds that this week’s puzzle on Page Eight may be easier and invites readers to try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Armstrong
Orton P. O
Neptune
Waterloo Galt Lose 3-2 in Close Acton Hockey Tilt
Waterloo edged Acton 3-2 in a tight Kitchener matchup with three goals by Waterloo in the first two periods and a scoreless final frame. Acton led early, Grau of Waterloo stole the show with a solo tally, and goalie Tischerhart held off several Acton threats as Waterloo sealed the win.
Definite Plans Forwarded to Ont Member
A joint meeting of the Eramosa township council and Rockwood Police Village trustees passed a unanimous resolution urging the Ontario Government to amend statutes. They seek reduced municipal costs by cutting County Council membership, adjusting village status for small incorporations, and raising voting thresholds for deputies. Other items request changes to Voters Lists Act, simpler land tax sales under the Assessment Act, and cemetery fencing discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Rockwood
Ross A. McEwing
Ontario
Free Press celebrates readers with fifty year subscriptions
A reader in Toronto, Mrs. R. D. Graham, notes fifty years as a Pars Paris subscriber while keeping ties to Acton. The paper recalls original subscribers like Mrs. Robert Agnew, Joel Leslie and John Cameron and invites others to share long histories with Tuk Free Parss.
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R. D. Graham
Toronto
Pars
Paris
Graham
Winnipeg
Man
Ti Farr
Acton
Robert Agnew
Joel Leslie
John Cameron
Nne
Tuk Free Parss
Visit From President of W.M.S. At Y.W.A. Meeting
The February Alert Young Women’s Auxiliary meeting at Knox Church met at Miss Laura Wiles home. President Mrs. F Wiles led. scripture read by Mrs. A Mann. prayers by Mrs. Musselle. Members performed a vocal duet. Emma Cole read a letter about a visitor in Anderton’s city, Japan. Mrs. Blow of the Women’s Missionary Society sent greetings from the Presbytery annual meeting in Guelph. Lunch closed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alert Young Women’s Auxiliary
Knox Church
Laura Wiles
F. Wiles
A. Mann
Musselle
Lois Atkinson
Wilma McMillan
Jessie Atkinson
Kind Acts to Animals Caught in Ice
A local report recalls two brave rescues at Fairy Lake. Miss Peggy McDonald and Miss Mic Donald risked danger in the night to pull a police dog from thin ice, highlighting compassion for animals in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Lake
Peggy McDonald
Halton Presbyterian W M S Executive Meeting Notes Funds and Plans
The Halton Presbyterian W M S executive at St. Paul's Milton reported 5444.07 dollars sent to the Branch Treasurer and 30 dollars for special objects. Reports covered yearly work, with 40 carons sent to Home Mission hospitals and schools. Delegates were appointed for the Hamilton Conference Branch Meeting in Oakville April 12–14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Presbyterian W. M. S
The
United Church
St. Paul's Church
Milton
Earl Wilson
Flist
L. Readhead
Hadley
West
Home Mission
B. Mowat
Acton
Ewitzer
M. Lesiie
Strabane
W. Walker
Freeston
Hamilton
St. John’s Church
Oakville
H. Inglehart
Inglehart
Address on helpful laws given to Acton Woman's Institute
The Acton Woman's Institute met in the U M C A with President Mrs Recnor presiding. Miss Sybil Bennett B A Georgetown spoke on laws that should help at some time and was thanked warmly. Mrs W Reid reported attending the Agricultural Convention in Toronto for Acton Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Woman’s Institute
U.mc.a
Recnor
H. McCutcheon
G. Hodgins
F. Salt
Guelph United Church Fire Destroys Organ and Damages Interior
Fire in Norfolk Street United Church Guelph caused extensive damage estimated up to 36000. The pipe organ and choir loft were destroyed. interior walls, pews, carpets, and furnishings suffered heat and smoke damage. Cause under study with fire believed to start in basement furnace area. services resumed in adjacent hall.
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Fie
Norfolk Street United Church
Guelph
Piremen
J. R. Pears
Good year reported at St. Alban's vestry meeting
The annual vestry meeting at St. Alban's Anglican Church reported 1937 as the best year in several years. Bruce Pargeter was re elected People's Warden by adlatation, George Chapman chosen Rector's Warden, S. H. Webster appointed permanent Vestry Clerk, Rev. A E. Brooks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Anglican Church
Bruce Pargeter
George Chapman
S. H. Webster
A E. Brooks
One Night's Hockey Of The Bushers Resumes Play
The Bush League opens with weather permitting and four teams each adding a point in Friday results. In the opener death by own action Squad drew 1 1 with Rockwood after a sluggish start then Saunders tied it late. The second game saw Ferrin and Brundette score for a 2 2 draw with Everton as Kentner and Wintera answered for Everton. Referee Cook was praised for steady officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
ACTON
Kitchener
Woods
Schmaltz
Tischerhart
E. Margo
Lo Marzo
Norm
Moaney
Norm Morton
Archie
Bush League
Millionaires
Army
Tes
Suicide Squad
Rockwood
Rod Ryder
Rockwood Aétind
Bubidé
Saunders
Ferrin
Everton
Brundette
Ferris
F. Kentner
Wintera
York Road
Lantz
Lambert
Cook
Ontario Examinations Set By Education Department
The timetable from the Ontario Department of Education shows annual exams starting Tuesday June 4 and running to Wednesday June 20. Entrance tests begin Monday June 27 for three days. Middle and Upper School exams occur on almost all weekdays June 14 to June 20, with Saturdays and Sundays excluded. Applications to write the exams must be filed with the school principal by May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Education
Coming Events at Knox Church and Devonshire Chapter
Community notices announce a Valentine Tea by Knox Church Women’s Aid on February 16 with lunch at 6 p.m. Admission 25 cents. A supply display test at Victoria Mission Band home on February 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 322 The Armval. Founders Day Tea for Devonshire Chapter LODE on February 14, 3 to 6 p.m. at Mrs. Peter Smith’s Hill NaIl venue. Everyone welcome.
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Y W. A. Knox Church
Ritchie
Church Street
Victoria Mission Band
Knox Church
Armval
Peter Smith
Hill Nall
Dike of
Devonshire
Lode
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Holmes
ST. Alban's W. A
Robt. Kerr
Hackney Association
Ontario Fairs
Waterloo Galt
Grau
Quenther
Talbot
Vrooman
Guenther
Hause
Kentner
Waltera
Mooney
I. Marzo
Bus Morton
E. Marzo
Vroo- Mian
B. Morton
N. Morton
Walkers
Waterloo — Tischerhart
Couch
Richardson
Kreuger
Kropy
Kopperser
Schwultz
Charlie Tulot
Eramosa R Ockwood
W.M.S
Y.W.A
Halton Presbyterian W.M.S
Woman's Institute
ST. Alban’s
Silver Foxes
Lorne Scots
Rural League
Pwulutpt
Lorne Scots A
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