Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs J H Denny
On Christmas Day 1889 J Henry Denny and Miss Margaret Moore wed. They observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary last week. A son Rev G Clifton Gifford, now stationed in Acton, is the family pastor. The Dennys lived in Acton fifty years, first on a farm, then Queen Street. Mr Denny recalled the 1889 Christmas weather and his early printing days starting in 1679.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Denny
Margaret Moore
G. A. Gifford
G. Clifton Gifford
Acton
Robert Denny
Queen Street
Denny
H. P. ‘Moore
Paris
Week of Prayer Services in Acton Churches 1940
Acton holds Week of Prayer services across churches in a set schedule for January 1940. Anglican Young People's Night opens Monday at 8 p.m. at the Anglican Church, followed by Presbyterian Church on Tuesday with Rev. Gifford as speaker, Baptist Church on Wednesday with Rev. Bennie, and United Church on Thursday with Rev. Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Anglican Church
Presbyterian Church
Gifford
Baptist Church
Bennie
United Church
Baxter
Keen Election Battles in Nassagaweya and Esquesing
In Nassagaweya and Esquesing townships on Monday, close contests determined the Reeve and council seats. George Finney won Nassagaweya Reeve. councilors named Alex Near, Wm. Dredge, George Stokes, and J.H. Simpson. Esquesing Reeve went to W Wilson by seven votes. Deputy Reeve H May acclaimed. Council leaders in Esquesing topped by W Murray with George E Cleave and E Harrop following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
George Finhey
Wilson
Robinson
Esquesing
G. “W. Murray
Baquesing
Alex Near
Reeve
George Finney
Alex. Near
Wm. Dredge
George Stokes
W. “ Wilson
H. May
W. ‘Murray
George Finney Weeeene
Ae W. M. Vansickle
Alex. Near Oneness
George’ Stokes
John Simpson
D. McDougall Archie Service
John Robertson
Joshua Allison Wevennne
G. R. Carbett Seeeeine
Whitelock Speaks at Dublin Institute Meeting
The Dublin Women's Institute December gathering at Mrs. W. D. Barber's home featured President Mrs. Somerville in charge, verses sung for roll call, and a talk by J. E. Whitelock on vital market questions. The event included piano duets, a photo guessing contest with prizes for A Neck and W. D. Barber, and a closing National Anthem with lunch and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
W. D. Barber
Somerville
van Gooren
Dorothy Barber
Willa McGilaughlin
J. EK. Whitelock
A. Neck
Yellowknife Elects First Board of Trustees
J G McNiven heads the poll in Yellowknife’s first municipal election. The five member board will oversee education fire protection street layout wells cisterns health bylaws and store hours. McNiven is son of Acton residents Dr and Mrs J A McNiven and works with Negus Mines Ltd alongside William Timm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowknife
J. G. McNiven
J. A. McNiven
Acton
McMelly
Negus Mines, Limited
William Timm
Negus Gold Mines, Ltd
Juniors Triumph in Opening Game Against Georgetown
Acton juniors win 5 0 at Georgetown to start the season with strong offense in the second period. Marzo Brush and Murphy scored while Holmes stood out in net as Georgetown pressed in the third, but Acton held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Shank
Tyler
Marzo
Kemshead
Gay
Brush
Papillon
Murphy
Holmes
Bhisen
Goy
Hilliard
Nichols
John Goy
Bingell Kemshead
Buchanan Chosen Chairman of Acton School Board
Acton trustees meet for inaugural session. Dr A J Buchanan unanimously elected chairman for the year. New officers include J H Boyd F S Blow W B Rumley and G A Dills with Oakes and Dills taking office. Regular meetings set for first Tuesday of each month and special Jan 9 to prepare estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Buchanan
J. H. Boyd
F. 8. Blow
W. B. Rumiley
F. G. Oakes
G. A. Dills
Acton School Board
Buchanan Oakes
Dills
R. M. McDonald
Brown Anniversary Observed by Mr and Mrs G H Brown
Mr and Mrs G H Brown observed the fifty third wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Both in good health. Mr Brown heads the shipping department at Storey Glove Co. Acton friends extend congratulations and Parr Press joins in wishes for many more happy years with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Brown
Brown
Storey Glove Co
Acton
Parr Paess
Milton and Trafalgar Election Results Across Centres
Election results show Milton mayor Adam Armstrong acclaimed and Dr G H Heslop defeating Carl Martin for reeve. Council members elected include A Fay Clarence Riddell Harry Coulson R H Ptolemy and George Dawson with John Irving not elected. Trafalgar Township voters chose Salter Beaty Walker for council and Salter Beaty Walker to lead. Bronte reeve Norman Gilbert acclaimed with deputy Wilfrid Hall. Hillsburg trustees chosen R M Barden Arthur Hart Fred McMillan. Nelson Township rees Leslie Kerns defeated John McNiven. Deputy Reeve W J Robertson won. five candidates for three council seats led by Colin Smith Elmer Foster and Mary S Pettit. Votes listed for other races and education board established by a vote of 915 to 309.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Heslop
Carl Martin
A. Fay
Clarence Riddell
Harry Coulson
R. H. Ptolemy
George Dawson
Gordon Gowland
John Irving
Trafalgar Township
P. D. Salter
W. 5. Beatty
J. H. Walker
Alec. Phillips
Kenneth Giles
Salter
Beaty
Walker
Norman Gilbert
Bronte
Wilfrid Hall
Colin Smith
Elmer Foster
Mary S. Pettit
G. Lesilé Peer
John H. Allen
Reeve G W Davis of Georgetown Dies on Tuesday
Reeve G W Davis longtime Georgetown official died Tuesday after a ten day illness. Born in Governeur New York he lived in Georgetown 22 years and worked for the Canadian National Electric Railway. He served 11 years on the Town Council and sat on the Housing Commission. A Presbyterians Church and Masonic Order member, he was a Conservative. Surviving are his widow Mary Ross a son Fred and four daughters Olive Ruth Betty Lou. His death creates a vacancy on the County Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Davis
Georetown
Governeur
New York
Georgetown
Canadian National Electric Railway
Mary Ross
Fred
C. Kentner
Milton
Olive
Ruth
Betty Lou
Seaforth Man Dies on Train Near Acton
William A. Crich, a prominent Seaforth business leader, died suddenly aboard a train nearing Acton on Thursday night. Conductor 5 Kearney alerted responders. medical aid was called at Georgetown, and Coroner Dr J A McNiven, who examined the scene, arranged for the body to be taken to Seaforth. Deceased traveled alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Crich
Seaforth
Acton
Norval
5. Kearney
Georgetown
Crich
J. A. McNiven
Dearing Couple Celebrates 60 Years in Erin Township
Mr and Mrs Thos Dearing of Orton observe their diamond wedding anniversary. Annie Collier Dearing born June 30 1855 and Thos Dearing born July 12 1856, residents of Erin Township, married December 31 1879 in Orangeville. Prime Minister Mackenzie King sent telegrams of congratulations. they raised six sons, two daughters, 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. H. Dearing
Orton
Thos. Dearing
Yesteryear
Erin Township
Dearing
Mackenzie King
Orangeville
Canon Henderson
Orton Village
1940 Council Commences and Curling Season Opens
The Acton council meets to start 1940 with notes on the curling season. Arena ice praised, spectators welcome, and beginners invited. Notices include bylaw delays, finances, and a $30,000 borrowing for municipal operations.
Rockalong Institute Meets with Miss Bennett Speaker
The Rockalong Women's Institute held its monthly meeting at Mrs. A. MacNabb's home with good attendance. Miss Sybil Bennett of Georgetown spoke on Jury Law, followed by a duet and solo performances as members shared in refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Women‘s Institute
A. MacNabb
C. O. Plank
W.macnabb
W. Patterson
W. Black
Acton YMCA to Host Chorus at Town Hall
The Kitchener Waterloo YMCA Chorus of radio fame will perform at Acton Town Hall on January 12 under the Acton Murray Memorial Y M C A. Program starts at 8 15 pm. Admission is 25 cents. A musical treat of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener-Waterloo
Radio Fame
Acton Town Hall
Acton Murray Memorial Y.M.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.H. Denny
Free Press
J. H. Denny
J. E. Whitelock
Dublin Institute
N. A
W. A
C—- Council
T VE
G. E
Ourrie
G. W
Bolton
Acton Arena
F. Holmes
C. Tyler
R. Hilliard
E. Nichols
L. Marzo
R. Brush
A. Kemshead
Binse
Henderson
J. Kemshead
W. Shank
Runham
G. Lane
D. Beaumont
J. Louth
Schertal
T. Goldham
W. Murphy
Burington
Guelph
Archibald
Oakville
Jack Kentner
Weston High School
Burlington
Owen Sound
Buchanan
W. B. Rumley
F. S. Blow
Geo. Mann
J. H. Reid
Leslie Kerns
Nelson Township
C. H. Heslop
Adam Armstrong
Acclama
Tion
Trafalgar
Hillsburg
R. M. Barden
Arthur Hart
Fred McMillan
Nelson
John McNiven
Kerns
McNiven
W. J. Robertson
Charles Readhead
W. A. Bates
W. A. Russell
Council
H. R. Lawrence
A. G. Pearch
R. Dennis
B. Harper Bull
C. F. Ready
J. A. Bartlett
William Craggs
E. W. McCulloch
John Irwin
Board of Education
Reeve G. W. Davis
Ort
Mark Eventon
Arena Committee
Rockwood
Curling Club
Creighton
J. F. Davison
M. Sinclair
J.H. Creighton
W. J. O. Oakes
J. H. Creighton
J.F. Davison
Park and Rink
Leatherland
R. J. McPherson
Corporation of
S. Bennett
Rockalong Institute
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