Local News Items and Community Happenings Overview
A collage of items includes a local breeder buying champion stock at Brae Lodge Parma and a note on Brace Lodge show herd’s Masterpiece sires. Other items report a Baptist People’s Society meeting led by Mrs. Landsborough with changed Sunday times, a British Band director appointment for St. Hilda’s, a nine year old girl found exhausted after a long walk, a three-vehicle collision near Cooksville with no injuries, and a Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs. Davidson’s with social games and a charitable toy drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Ben
Parma
Brace Lodge
Masterpiece
Baptist Pang People's Society
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Charles W. “Landsborough
E. Coles Wang
Franklin
Margaretth
James Smith
Ballinafad
Peter Cole
Margaret
McPherman
Rewllar
Women's Institute
RR. L. Davidson
Fhe
J. B.gambla
Aika
HW. McCutcheon
Davidson
Milton
Winders Ladies
Yara. Y. Moore
J. McQaachle
Collie
Ogata
J. A. Gumible
Mor. J. Wilds
Corporation
Mir
Bishop
Sand
Mars. Davidson
Results of Monday Neighboring Elections Across Centers
Monday brought local results from nearby centers with council seats decided in several towns. George Finney led Nassagaweysa votes for council. multiple towns reported Mayoral and Reeve winners, while daylight saving was defeated in some districts. Beverage room and local option outcomes varied, with dry and wet results across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Cgeorge Elliott
Syer
John Irving
T. G. Ramakin
O. JA. Mastin
John Maxetod
Wray
Cousefield
H. Cox
Hydro
Bruce
Yn -Port Raéwan
Woodbridge
Aurrison
Mount Forest
Co Haywood
Spencerville
Week of Prayer Drives Large Crowds Across Churches
Congregations at St Albans Baptist United and Presbyterian join in the Week of Prayer services. Opening night at St Albans featured Young People Societies with talks by Hurst Knox and Moollte, and songs by Woodhall Hail and Plank. Friday promises a final united service at St Alban’s with speakers from Knox and Baptist groups.
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St. Albana
Baptis
United
Presbyterian
St. Alban's Church
H. Rogers
Ee Moolltt
Peankirk
Eddie Moollte
Jos. Hurst
Knox Society
Threu
Mrr. Bennie
Knox Church
W. Colea
Mika Veaun Murbyur
United Society
Georga
R. Poole
Lilian Woodhall
Laura Hail
Avice Plank
The
Baptist Society
Mfe
Mesira Masales
Gibson, Mason and Clifford
United Church
Lord and Kathe
Manland
Ht Rogers
Angean Society
Najera
Inaugural 1935 Acton Council Sets Committees
Acton’s inaugural 1935 meeting appointed Finance Fire and Light Streets and Walks Parks and Arena committees with Reeve E Thetford as ex officio member. Auditors were named Mossra W K Graham and P J Salt, and R J MacPherson was appointed Assessor and Tax Collector. Debate arose over honorariums for elected officials and Reeve Thetford signaled inability to continue without pay, prompting a possible resignation.
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Reeve Thetford
A. Mason
J. E. McMillan
E. J. Nelson
W. FE
McMillan
J. E. _ McCutcheon
AD Wasa
A. McCutcheon
J. BE. McMillan
Park and Arena
KE. J. Nolen
Chathman
FPF
BfeOurtehe
Mossra
W.K. Graham
P. J. Salt
R. J. MacPhenon
Maine
G. Fraser
Bank of Montreal
Board of Health and Sanitary Inspector
E. Thetford
HL. Awrey
J. A. McNiven
Kk. J. McPherson
RQ. M. McDonald
L. G. King
E.j.nelson
MacGutelicon
P. Mt
W. D. Talbot
Mahoney
Talbot
Clon Alob
Counci
Board of Healtng
Acton
Nelson
Y. Mlo. A. Billhiag
Reeve
Local notices from 1935 include officers and society reports
The page lists officers for groups such as the Bible class and Duke of Devonshire Chapter along with reports on Christmas baskets for the Legion. It records Esquesing Agricultural Society officers, a railway accident near Brampton leaving Jack Hunter with minor injuries, and a 1935 Acton wedding linking Edna Gibbon to Willan George Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hunter
Bram
Brampton
Peel Memorial Hospital
W. Croéler
Streetsville
Duke of ‘Devonshire
Peter Smith
Legion
A. W Bishop
Actonianx
Davd D- Gibbon
Dienes
Edna
Martel
Willan George Mason
A. Mason
Acton
J. Wollston
Roy
Houston
Miri Oiboon
Mason
Marina Green
Georgetown Triumph in Junior Hockey Debut at Acton Arena
In opening junior hockey at Acton, Georgetown beat Acton 4 3 as George Riddall scored twice and triumphed with three tallies. Switzer and Anderson led Acton in a tight contest. Georgetown’s W. Hoare Neton Sargant and Riddall contributed on offense. Upcoming games list Elora Fergus New Hamburg visiting Acton and Georgetown hosting.
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Acton
Georgetown Boys
Geotown
George Riddall
Marshall
Anderson
George Hiddall
Woods
Georgetown
Swith
Ribber
Hilts
Duncan
Switzer
Georgetown Weallo Wis
W. Hoare
Neton
Senderson
Wr.sargant
O Riddall
DB Creighton
D. Riddell
Stockford
A Bradley
Acton—Wweoda
Jones
Cecil Gibbery
Lambert
Power
Bayliss
Holmes
Neil Gibbons
Interesting Items From the News
Rev Dr J E Farmer died in Los Angeles after an operation. He was born in Acton in the 1860s. George Mulls of Brampton was sentenced to six months for wheat theft valued at $20. Earl Grasby received one year suspended. Acton police report many firearms registered with relics of the Great War. penalties for failure to register include fine or imprisonment. Motorists warned no further license extensions. less than one percent of Ontario motorists hold 1935 markers. licenses expired December 31. licenses available at over 100 agencies statewide.
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Harrop
Y. Mt. Cc
Board of Governors
Mason
A. Mason
F. EB. “McCulgheon
E. J. Nelson
Tha
Acton
Ontario Hyde Communion
Ontario
Thetford
Ullin
Gounel
Whetford
Los’ Angeles
California
E. Farmer
W. Hewson
Brampton
George Mulls
L. J.C. Bull
Earl Grasby
Harbinson
McPherson
T. B. McQuesten
Trial dialogue on guilty plea and lawyer defense
A courtroom exchange centers on a prisoner insisting on waiting for trial before admitting guilt while the judge presses for a clear stance. The prisoner hints at a contrived plea and a defense plan to cast doubt on guilt.
Ten Years and Twelve Lashes for Armed Robber at Crowsons Corners
Berfence sentenced to ten years in Portsmouth Penitentiary and twelve lashes for armed robbery at Crowsons Corners. Harry Hall received five years and two years on two charges to run concurrently. James McKinney charged similarly, pleads not guilty, to go to trial later. Arrests by Provincial Constable A. Lownie and others followed the Brookville incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hall
Crowsons Corners
Charles Lambert
Portsmouth
Guelph
Milton
Yiall
Tun
Hall
Eay
James McKtinney
Constabla
A. L.wénnie
Bravia
Clus Constably Cookman
Chist
WR. J. McPherson
Acton
McKinney
Home
Toronto
Here
Georgetown
Hroolville
Community events and fundraising notices for January and February
Local notices announce United Church Ladies annual St Patrick's Supper at Dandy Terrace Gardens Rockwood every Friday night with Martin Ramsay's Orchestra. The Cheerie Cluty Huckers and Dance in the Park on January 16 features reduced admission. Acton Hockey Club Miniature Show runs February 5 6 and 7 with Children's Night Tuesday admission 10 cents. Wednesday and Thursday 6 and 7 charge 15 20 and 25 cents.
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Dandy
Terrace Gardens
Rockwood
Martin Ramsay
Qrehuastra
Admisson ‘Aid
A. Huckrs
Acton Hockey Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
BY. P. U. Meeting
Wormer Guelphite
St. Hilda's
England
Lieut. Grey
Gananoque
Citizens
Perth
Perth” Courier
Lieut
Grey
Garl
Cooksville
John O'Connor
Markham’ Street
Mount Pleasant
O'Connor
G. W. Cross
Winderfere Avenue
Nelly
Wes
Robert G. Dixon
Durley Street
Dixon
Nassagaweya
Eramosa
Fier Pagso
Nassagaweysa
George Finney
Geo. Gordon
John H. Simpson
Mahon
R. J. Anderson
John Robertson
George Lamb
Council
J. E. McMilan
E.J. Nelson
A. Munson
F. E. McCutcheon
Finance Committee
Wee General Account
of Halton
Mia
Arendt
J. OH. Hennett
Chasumie Loessecsecsererssetreees
Ritchie
Rieder
Acton Public Uttlines ‘Commission
Bible
Cle
Bible Clans
Mr. Barberee
E. Beswick
J. H. Denny
8. Johnston
C. L. Poole
Alex. McDonald
D. FE
Esquesng Agricultural Society
Oteers
George L. Laulle
W. ©. Anthony
James Fisher
W. A. Wilson
Tressurer
Percy Cleave
Cecil Chkholm
T. J. Brownridge
George Currie
Herbert Cleave
John Bird
L. L. Mullin
A. Marloren
C.I. Moffat
Robert Miller
Frank Potch
W. J. Alexander
Tom Leslie
Spencer Wilson
MM. Near
W. C. Bessey
KR. Paul, Jr
G. W. McLintock
George Davis
Abidu
John V W. Hingham
J. D. Godfrey
Gagdy
Ontario Reformatory
Hederat
Ottawa
John Hunter
Guelph Reformatory
Seale of
Sud
Mason-Gibbon
Elora
Acton Arena
Acton- Georgetown
Mysterdal
Ayton
O. WA
Fergus
Ecore
Faumburg
Ulacento
Thy Gan
Yuenlay
New Wimbury
Georgutown
New Hambury
Ghoup
Touma
Acton - Elore Fergus Georgetown
New Haumbury
J. _E. Farmer
Lee
Angeles
Warry Hall
Crewsons Corners
Usc
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