Protests Against Acton Thrown Out by O H A
Elora protests over Acton players were rejected by the Ontario Hockey Association committee. The ruling deemed players eligible for Elora games and allowed to continue with Acton in the Intermediate B playdowns. The hearings were brief and the case deemed inadvisable, leaving several clubs with only nominal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elora
O.H.A
Acton
0.H.A
Elota
Marzo
Stratford
Acton Club
O.hla
Walters
Flora Legal
Flora
Fergus
Fergus News
Ilio Marzo
Minute Walters
Third Prisoner Returns to Milton Jail After Escape
Richard Sharpe alias George White of Toronto surrendered to Burlington Chief Lee Smith after escaping from the Milton lockup with two other prisoners on February 12. He traveled by car and was returned to cells in Milton. forgery and escaping custody are charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sharpe
George White
Toronto
Milton
Lee Smith
Burlington
Queens City
Chief Smith
George Lazeo
Hamilton
Harvey Matthews
Bimcoe
Sharpe
Smith
Thorpe Chosen Conservative Candidate in Halton
The Conservative Association of Halton held a Milforfin convention Friday evening selecting George Thorpe a Burlington fruit farmer and County Association vice president as their candidate for the next federal election. Dr R K Anderson and MP T A Thompson spoke as delegates filled the room amid a uproar over the third ballot and a vote to adjourn failed by 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservative Association
Countty of Halton
Milforfin
George’ Thorpe
Thorpe
Burlington
Fragmentary dialogue prompt on morning tea scene
Fragments show a kitchen scene with a new maid and a person named M'ni. The text hints at waking routines and a kettle being put on, but lacks full context or clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Canadian track stars shine in indoor meets
Bill Fritz of Queen's University and Larry O'Connor of Toronto led a winter indoor meet showing strong middle distance and hurdle performances. Connors equaled a world record by winning the 60 yard hurdles in 12 seconds, handing Roy Staley of Southern California his first loss of the season.
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Canada
United States
Bill Fritz
Queen's University
Larry O'Connor
Toronto
Connor
New York Athletic Club
Roy Staley
Southern California Star
Lakeside Chapter I ODE Annual Report 1938 Highlights
The Lakeside Chapter I ODE reports ten meetings in 1938 under Regent Miss M M Ryder. Membership stood at 57 with 19 new members this year. Activities included Valentine's party, Founders Day service at Knox Church, Endowment and Chinese Relief gifts, St Patrick’s social, two rings for top high school boy and girl, Musical Festival prize, bathing huts donation, Magna Carta parade and tea at Hill Hall with guests from Guelph Milton and Brampton. In June a tea and Dale Estate visit. November saw a My Lucky Star screening with Sonja Henie, poppy drives for the legion, cenotaph wreaths, and aid to local welfare, plus Red Cross donation and support for a family burned out. Community parades and church services were noted along with material support to war memorials and local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie R. Moore
Duke of Devonshire
Hill Hall
Fairview
Dublin
United Church
Cannadian
Red Cross
Elliott elected Halton library group chairman
George E. Elliott was chosen chairman of the Halton Co-Operative Library Association at the annual meeting in Milton Town Hall. Delegates from Acton and Georgetown heard reports. a constitutional amendment to allow joint entry was proposed. An executive committee for 1939 was named with members from Milton, Burlington, Bronte, Oakville, Acton. The next annual meeting is set for February 14, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Elliott
Halton Co-Operative Library Association
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
M. T. White
Helen I. Mockridge
Mitton
Jar
Wiggins
Burlington
Cannot Hold Office When in Arrears for Taxes
A Halton case decided at Nassagaweya involving ratepayers challenging trustees Woods and Bruce over tax arrears. County Judge Munro ruled the trustees could not hold office, declaring the positions vacant and ordering costs against the defendants. Holmes and Currie supported the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
S.S. No. 2
Nassagaweya
Messrs
Woods
Bruce
Holmes and
Currie
Munro
Multon
Bruce Éould
Splendid European Pictures Shown by Miss Walwyn
Miss Walwyn presented colored travelogues of Europe with insights on customs and life across nations. The program showcased musical numbers by Ruth Gibson Lois Atkinson with Fern Brown and Fred Sait as accompanists and featured violin duets by Reno and Nino Braida.
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Marion
Europe
Ruth Gibson
Lois Atkinson
Fern Brown
Fred Sait
Reno
Nino Braida
E.E. Barr
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Saunders
Spioce
Ottns
Puzzle Poem winner named Marzo in local pages
The Puzzle Poem solution was Marzo and Mrs. Fred Kerr of Acton won the weekly award. Local hockey gossip noted Marzo headlined in several papers last week with readers following the puzzle on page five.
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Art
Erin Council backs plan for reforestation drive
The Erin Township Municipal Council met February 13 at Hillsburg and endorsed the provincial Reforestation program. They urged ratepayers ordering tree plantings to contact the Road Commissioner before March 15 and noted the 1938 Auditors Report with a balance due.
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Erin Township
Hillsburg
Department of Highways
A. J. Lindsay
Harvey Dearing
J. Flaherty
Ralph C.’ Bone
K.C
T. H.R. Brock
Sup- Alor Ics Maganite Sty Halen
Erin Advocate
Ats Hillsburg
Acton and Fergus Tied Final Game Friday Night
Fergus Thistles and Acton battled to a 4-3 result in a playoff opener at the arena. Brown faced heavy pressure as penalties piled up for both teams while E. Marzon and White contributed goals and Brown stopped several late chances.
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Fergus
Acton Tanners
Thistles
Red Brown
Acton
Walters
Norm Morton
Brush
Tanners
Galtons
White
Terry
Gibbons
Brown
E. Marzo
Woods
Chapman
Bull Morton
Norm
Morton
Ronalds
Vic McGregor
L. Marzo
Fergus Thistles
Elora
Fegus
Actlon
Bus ‘Morton
Chambers
White Sild
Smith
McGregor
Waiters
Colse
E. Marzon
Brother
Ari
Tanners and Pinkney Interest Recalled in Stratford Link
Fragmentary notes recall Pinkney interests in the Tanners tied to Stratford. The text hints at a lay-off not improving outcomes and suggests prior connections between individuals, but details are unclear.
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Pinkney
Stratford
Ontario Fairs Association President Opens Convention
The President of the Ontario Fairs Association presides at the annual convention held today and tomorrow at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Fairs Association
King Edward Hotel
Toronto
Hill-Billy Party Delights Lakeside Chapter Members
Lakeside Chapter hosts a hillbilly social in the Y room Tuesday evening with costumes, games, and a floor show. Emily Young wins a jar of peaches in the tree contest while Bessie Vincent earns a lemon squeezer. mountain gals sing and recitations and birthday gifts entertain a witty audience.
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Lakeside
Nills
Emily Young
Bessie Vincent
umountain_gale
Ola Somervile
Elliot McNiven
Jean Teghmill
Mountain Boys
Helen Middleton
Flora Sayers
Ric Evans
Terry Hunt
Edna Stewart Aso
The Slippery Walking Takes Its Toll Near Acton
Icy conditions last week caused several injuries. Fred Smith a farmer from north of Acton fractured his leg after a fall and was moved to Guelph hospital. Mrs Duncan McDougall on second line south of Acton broke her left arm in a fall and is recovering at home after medical care.
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Fred. Smith
Acton
Guelph
Canadian farm milk output rises in fall 1998 report says
Fall 1998 milk production on Canadian farms rose markedly from the same months in 1937 as ample feeds and higher cow yields show. A winter period rise is anticipated, with the fall quarter delivering 34,300,009 pounds of concentrated milk products. Whole milk products accounted for 72 percent, milk by products 28 percent.
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Quarterly Report
Canada
Norval Wins to Reach Rural League Finals for Rumsey Cup
The Abton Rural League Round Robin ends with Georgetown Pirates and Hornby advancing to a best two out of three for the Rumsey Cup. Norval defeats Hornby 4-3 to stay in playoff contention as Rockwood beats Everton 4-2 and Georgetown tops Hornby 3-2.
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Abton
Georgetown Pirates
Hornby
Acton Band
Pirates
Chaplin
Rockwood
Everton
Jack Laverty
Jestin
Harmer
Eve Dubey
Norval
Hold-up in Guelph Frightens Shoppers at Hat Shop
A bandit robbed Pearson Hat Shop in Guelph on a Saturday afternoon taking a small amount from the till and a purse from clerk Elizabeth McLeod. He struck her with a toy pistol and fled into a crowded street, later described by the injured clerk as the police widened their search.
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Guelph
Pearson Hat Shop
Elizabeth McLeod
Flowers Cross Continent and Back by Air Express
British Columbia gardenias traveled 000mile by Canadian National Express over Trans-Canada Air Lines to Montreal and back to California. Express and Air Lines staff watched a Hollywood florist project. after the cross continent flight the blooms stayed fresh enough for a week in his shop window.
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British Columbia
Canadian National Express
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Montreal
Express
Air Lines
Hollywood
Atlantic
California
Clever Exchange Sparks Classroom Banter
Teacher jokes about Napoleon's age as a student quips the old-age pension. The light exchange highlights classroom humor between teacher and pupil.
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Napoleon
Coming Events Announcements For Meetings and Concerts
Notices describe upcoming meetings concerts and events with posted times and locations. Details appear fragmented but indicate a schedule of community activities and gatherings to inform residents.
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Tio Marzo
George: Thorpe
the Lakeside Chapter
I. O.D.E. Annual Report
Geo. E. Elliott
Halton Library Association
Erin Council
Michigan-Ontario Hockey Group
Tue ‘Pree
Agieochiahee SeadAshwr
MacArthur
Paris
Kay Chapman
Pree
Norm Mortén
L Marzo
Fergus Me
Bus Morton
I. Mario
Kentner
Fellbaum
Mrs. Corry
Flannery
Fergus—Brown
Molgzzie
Isas
B. Morton
Norton
Walter
Holmes
Bobby Fellbaum
Kitchener
R. J. Kerr
Billy Maw
Emma Robinson
L Ifem
Vera Ingles
Velma Murray
Ruth Robertson
Peggy Creighton
Wilma McMillan
Norval i
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