Local Interests Highlight Community Events and Accident
The Acton community reports a Institute Meeting at Mrs. Leatham s home with a proposed Parish Hall baking sale and a Valentine poem. The Halton Musical Festival Committee met in Milton to plan the May festival with schedule changes adopted. A Loyal True Blue Lodge social and a Baptist Church concert feature local entertainment. Ex Mayor Robson of Guelph sustains injuries in a Toronto traffic crash involving a truck and horse, but recovers and continues work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisstitute
Leatham
True Blue
A. ‘Mason
Mooney
Velma Blair
Ernest Packer
Howard Webster
Gordon Babcock
Jack Atmstrong
Acton
The
Baptist Church
Cambria
L. Penney
McGillicuddy
Penney
Miss Olwen
David" Penney
Harlech
Earl Lambert
Brock Avenue
Laura Hall
Mrs. Lambert
Wesley Alan
Mayer Robson
Guelph
R. B. Robson
Toronto
Robson
University Avenue
King Street
Toronto General Hospital
Angus Lawson
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Lawson
Mary Forbes
Catherine Bruce
Mr. Lawson
John McGill
Francis Hansen
Ralph Smith
Donald Bruce
A. R. Carpenter
David Chaplin
Ruth Chaplin
Wm. Bruce
Catherine May Carpenter
Margaret Frances Hansen
Catherine Ann Smith
Helen Richards
Acton Utilities Commission Reff ers Salaries and Expenses
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting Tuesday evening. Members Kerr King Reeve Barber discussed remuneration for salaries, approved expenses for the winter Toronto convention, and reviewed Hydro and Waterworks accounts. The Ontario Hydro Commission's new regulations were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities Commission
Chatreay
Kerr
King
Reeve’ Barber
L. G. King
Kay
Wilson
Toronto
Ontario ‘Commission
Acton Commission
Tario Commission
Tocal Commission
Hydro
George Barber
Waterworks Department
Hydro Department
G. King
Council
Hydro, Department
Waterworks
Barber
Messrs. King and
Ontario Hydro Commission
Acton Relief Committee Acknowledges Donations
The Acton Relief Committee gratefully acknowledges a donation from 12.00 '$414.40' and lists support from 10 Ladies of St. Joseph's Church the amount noted as 4 14.40 in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Relief Committee
Aes
St. Joseph's Church
United Church Congregational Meeting Recaps Progress
The annual gathering last Thursday evening showcased strong reports from all church departments including Missionary Maintenance Women’s Missionary Society and Sunday School. Resolutions praised Rev Poole for faithful ministry and officers were elected for the Board of Session and Board of Stewards followed by a social lunch hosted by the Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
Women's
A. T. Brown
George Cowle
James Hudson
A. T. Mann
Frea Cleave
J. H. Denny
D. N. McTavish
James H. Reed
Thomas Watson
J. .Reid
E. Beswick
N._F. Moore
Basil
Johnston
E. F. Kennedy
Board of Stewards
C. H Harrison
Fern Brown
Bertie Speight
M. Z. Bennett
G. H. Switzer
R. J. Kerr
Evan Jones
Alex.” McDonald
J. S. Davidson
Orwell Johnston
Jeremiah Be'l
G. H. Brown
G. Wesley Murray
Chas
McKeown
J. J. Stewart
Acton Defeats Hespeler and Elora in playoff chase
Acton won the latest hockey pair as Elora and Hespeler faced defeat with Elmira defaulting into the playoffs. The outcome hinges on the Hespeler at Elora game next, determining whether Acton or Elora claims top seed while playoff dates are set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hespeler
Elora
Elmira
Neik
Gibbons
Mans
Iéft
Hespelter
Acton Triumphs In Opening Hockey Clash At Acton Arena
Acton edges Hespeler 3 2 in a fast opening game of the season with a strong crowd, band on hand, and early burst by Gibbons and Kentner. Hespeler jawed back with Pearce and a late surge, but Acton maintained momentum through a crowded third period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Arena
Acton
Hespeler
Gibbons
Brown
Joe Kentner
Doc
Pearce
Holloway
Salmon
Hopper
Hespéler
Seibert
Joe Kenner
Acton Captures 2 0 Victory Over Elora In Hockey Clash
Acton edged Elora 2 0 in a hard fought arena hockey game. Walters scored early from a rebound by Rudow, with Holloway stellar in goal for Acton. Both teams showed strong checking as tensions rose and penalties mounted, setting up a potential playoff preview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elora Rocks
Acton
Flora
Elora
Walters
Rudon
Hillis
Fischer
Jora
Seifert
Fce
Rudow
Holloway
Dickinson
Selling
Walser
J. Kentner
Gibbons
Greer
C. Kentner
Salmon
Eldora
Elora—Rudow
Fraser
Runnells
McGrathers
Acton—Holloway
Nels Selbert
Kitchener
School Board Met on Tuesday Evening
The Acton School Board met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening with Trustees Mrs. B M Wisen J Hudson Rev P A Sawyer P Scarrow and Dr Buchanan presiding. The Finance Committee reported accounts totaling 115 73 for oil insurance freight and repairs and were adopted. The board heard notes about insulation work and a Toronto meeting for Ratepayers and Trustees. The Musical Festival plans for May 6 were discussed and thanks were given to J M McDonald for a trophy donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
B.M." “Wisen
J. Hudson
P.A. Sawyer
IP. Scarrow
Buchanan
J. “M. McDonald
Acton Public
J. Ro Kennedy
Johnstone & Rumley
Sawyer
Gypsum & Alabastine Co
Ard Trustees” Association
Toronto
Mrs. Wilson
Milton
Hudson
Halton County Loyal Orange Association meets in Milton
The annual meeting in Milton opened at 10 00 am with delegates present. Standing committees were formed and reports approved. Dues were paid despite a slight membership decrease. Notables included R Smail Grand Treasurer and Cecil Armstrong County Master Toronto who urged vigilance against Empire disruption. Officers for 1932 were elected and sworn in after brief speeches, and the gathering ended with the National Anthem. The Masai tribes of Kenya Colony and East Africa desert a village after a single death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
R. Smail
British America
Cecil. Armstrong
Toronto
Alex. Munro
Hurd
Day
Wentworth County Lodge
Cecil Amstrong
Orange Association
R. Smith
Diamond ring case leads to suspended sentence
Roy Miller, once a Gren Williams resident, received a suspended sentence for false pretences after obtaining a diamond ring from a George Town jeweller and passing a cheque that the bank returned. George Town Police Court adjourned as Chief W. Marshall placed him in custody on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Miller
Grenwilliams
J. R.elliott
Milton
Georgetown
W.G. Marshall
Esquesing Council Debates Road By law 1932 Meeting Action
Esquesing Council met on Monday with Reeve Currie presiding and plans to pass road expenditure by law for 1932. Motions approved charity purchases, by laws to spend on roads, rescind By law 761, delegates to Good Roads, and advertising for a Road Superintendent with applications due by March 1. Council adjourned to March 14 at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Stewarttown
Appellee
Mullin, Robinson
Murray
Reeve Currie
Warry Robertson
Benton
Nesbitt
McBride
W.N. Robinson
L.L. Mullin
W. N. Robinson
J%. L. Mullin
I. N. Mullin
G. W. Murray
G. ‘W. Murray
W. N.robinson
L. L. Mullin
W.W. N. Robison
Acton and District Notes From Local Meeting and Play
The Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Hartford elected Mrs Ida Nixon of Middletown as Worthy Grand Matron and her husband Mrs Fred Nixon noted as principal of the Middletown Business College. Hockey teams eye playoffs with Oakville and Burlington surviving, while Milton Brampton and Bolton drop out. Guelph Players staged Mardi Gras to a large audience with James Gallagher and St Joseph's Church hosting a post show banquet for visiting actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Order of the Eastern Star of Connecticut
Hartford
Ida—B—Nixon
Middletown
Fred—Nixon
Oakville
Burlington
Guelph
St. Joseph’s
Acton
Doctor describes severe mental decline in longtime wife
Dialogue reveals a doctor reporting that the wife’s mind is completely gone while Mr. Peck laments a fifteen year pattern of frustration and loss of partnership. The exchange underscores emotional strain in a deteriorating marriage.
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Institute
Musical Festival Committee
Halton Musical Fesitival Committee
Corcert
Association
H. 8. Wilson
Jas. Dobble
George R. ‘Agnew
P. A. Sawyer
L. Th
Acton “Face Parss
Iseagibeieky
A. le Wynston Jr. Ltd
Rose & Q'Herm Ltd
Kings& ‘Wilson
Congregational Meeting United
Church
Hespelet
Bors
Joe
Terry
Hespelérites
Father
Nice Pase
Hespel Er
P. O'Krafka
Co. Orafka
Jeff
Armstrong
Anderson
Nels Seibert
Slora
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COUNTY_ORANGE_ ASSOCIATION
Bro
R. O. Graham
Milton L. O. L
J. P. Scarrow
Acton L. O. L
Bro. Bradley
Milton L O
Kenya Colony
Esat Africa
Walter Footttt
McCue
Fairs’ Association
JE. JS Wilson
Tom Burk
S Falls
Ontario Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
T. L. Kennedy
A. J. H. Eckardt
J. T. Malcolm
Dublin
J. J. Tierney
Brockville
J. Lockie
Police and Relief Committee
Nelson
Lee’ J. Smith
L.M. McDonald
John Melvin McDonald
Department
Lorne Rifles
Entertain the Legion
Legion
No. 6 Company
Esquesing Council
Acton and District
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