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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 05, 1933

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Georgetown Triumphs Over Acton 3 0 In O H A Debut

Georgetown handed Acton a 3 0 defeat in the O H A opener at Acton Arena on Tuesday night. Richardson starred for Georgetown with tight guarding as new faces joined the lineup. Acton struggled with penalties and missed chances as Georgetown grabbed the lead in the third period and sealed it with two late tallies from Test and a solo break by Test.

Acton Georgetown George‘town O. H.A Test Hewitt King Richard Longre Terry Ward Greer Walters Anderson Brown Ritchie Richardson Spooner Gibbons Holloway Bradley Georgeto Adbhn Thompson Héwitt Plant Woods Archie Huffman Deans Oakville

Golden Wedding Day Observed in Guelph

Ex-Councilor John Nicol and family joined Mr and Mrs T Nicol for their golden wedding at the Royal City home. Twenty eight guests attended a dinner Saturday while Monday saw Parks Department staff honored by Mr Nicol. The Guelph Pipe Band led guests from the gate to the dining room in tribute.

John Nicol Guelph T. Nicol Nicol Royal City Parks Department Pencaitland Lady Ruthven Nicolse Inverkeithin

Opening Curling Game Highlights Acton Arena Night

The season opener at Acton Arena featured a President versus Vice President curling match, won by the President. Details of the final score were not released, but spectators enjoyed the event and the social mood.

Acton Georgetown Acton Arena

Dance at Brookville and Social Milestones

A Brookville dance is set for Wednesday January 11 with Soda Busters Orchestra admission 25c supper served and dancing from 9 to 2. Mr and Mrs William Williams celebrate their sixty third wedding anniversary with health and happiness wishes from friends and family. A funeral for the late Edward Huffman was held at his mother’s home with services and burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton attended by many relatives and friends including lodge members and floral tributes from various groups.

Charles Spiers Guelph General Hospital Hord Darvell-Lashbrook Lorena Elizabeth W. R. Lashbrook Archibald H. Darvel C. A. Darvell F. W. Wase St. James’ Church Guelph Jadys Taylor Auburn Phyllis Lashbrook Rodney Howard P. Lashbrook Chatsworth Lorna Durst Toronto Goderich Brookville Soda Busters Orchestra William Williams Edward Huffman C.L. Poole Fairview Cemetery Acton L. G. Proctor Albert ‘Wilson A. &. ‘Cutler Oakland County Pontiac Mich Earl H. Vincent E. W. Masters W. D. Talbot Messrs Jos, Kentner Howard van Wyck J. Scriven Wilfred McDonald Anso Pillow Amalgamated Electric Co Baskets Somerville pPirls United Church E. M. Huffman Brantford G. M. Judge Laird Georgetown Jessie Eloise Atkinson Phyllis Tyler Howard van Wyck Earl Vincent E. M Huffman Huffman Vera Helmer Woodstock J. Daunt L. Moffat Richmon Hill Colin Camerin Woodbridge P. M. Fisher Islington A. E. Cuter Albert Wilson Oakland County Lodge Wm. Miller Beatrice Bella Hume Myrtle Gertie Violet Percy Delmer -Laird Cleave Williamson Gordon Martin Wright Eleanor Ivan Wright Alex. Keen Hume Currie Stewarttown W. Fisher George Fisher Fisher 7. Scotch Block McDonald Ellen Bell Speyside Leonard ‘Michie Enatchbull Matthews Harry Watts Free Press Watt Cross Manvers Street Newland Hull Yorkshire England Watts R. R. No Bower Avenue William Coleman Sidney Barnes

Girl Guides Open Meeting At Acton Hall

The Girl Guides plan an open meeting on Wednesday January 11 at 7 15 PM in their Elgin Street hall after a December 21 postponement due to illness. The event invites all interested in the Guide work.

Girl Guides Elgin_Street

Acton Council Opens Inaugural Meeting Appoints Committees

Acton Council met Tuesday night with W A Lasby Jas McMillan and Evan Jones present and Reeve Thetford presiding. Auditors and an assessor were appointed for 1933. Standing committees were named including Finance Park and Rink and Fire Light and Town Haul. Debates delayed arena matters and a few requests were referred for future consideration.

Acton Council W. A. Lasby Jas. McMillan E. Jones Messrs. W. Nesbitt R. R. Arnold McPherson Wallace Lasby Evan Clones Reeve Thetford James McMillan S. M. Lasby F. L. Wright Jas. Ramshaw The Fall Fair Association Fair Association A. G.kirstine Halton Acton Board.of Health J. A. McNiven Henry Awrey Reeve Thetford R. J. McPherson R. M. McDonald Old Orchard Skating Club Arena Gratis Ww. Lasby Jos. Hurst Arena R. J. Wallace Georgetown ‘Lumber Co Acton Free Press

Local Junior Team Heads to Guelph for First Encounter

The local junior squad travels to Guelph next Tuesday evening for their first meeting with the Juniors there if ice is available. The Acton Band is also listed for the event at the venue.

Acton Guelph

County Council 1933 Representatives Named for Halton Centres

The document lists Halton County Council representatives for 1933 by centre with mayors and deputies. Acton E T Thetford. Burlington George R Harris and Jas Breckon. Milton Jas W Blain. Nassagaweya Duncan Campbell and W G Appelle. Esquesing George Currie and W G Appelle. Nelson E M Readhead and G L Peer. Trafalgar W H Morden and Victor Hall. Oakville W N Robinson and Jas L Hewson. The County Council will meet on Tuesday January 24.

Halton County W. H. Morden Victor Hall Oakville W. N. Robinson Jas. L. Hewson County Council

December School Report Shows Student Exam Scores

The School Report for December Exams lists numerous students across classes with scores ranging from 252 to 431. Named teachers include M. Z. Bennett, D. Forster, M. Orr, I. Anderson, A. MacMillan, PR Ball, and M. R. Moore. Total class marks mainly reach 500 or 400.

Mary Marzo Charles Arnold Joe Taylor Mickey MacMillan Vera’ Landsborough Pr, Ball

Kerr Named Chairman of Public Utilities Commission for 1933

At a Wednesday meeting of the Public Utilities Commission Commissioners L G King R J Kerr and Reeve Thetford attended. Mr Kerr was appointed chairman for 1933 and praised for officer efficiency. The next meeting was set for January 24 with payments approved including hydro supplies and postage. Try Watson's Homemade Bread advertised at seven cents.

Public Utilities Commission Acton L. G. King R. J. Kerr Reeve Thetford Kerr E. Thetford Hydro Department Watson

Hairy Irishman at Center of Jest

A thick headed Irishman becomes the butt of gibe as bystanders joke about his hair resembling a stack of hay. He quips that the crowd around him is like jackasses. The item reads as light humor from a past Evening Meal Digesters page.

Eretayyn Pat

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