Acton Tanners Fall Short Against Preston in Close Hockey Duel
Acton Tanners lost 6 4 to Preston in a hard fought home game with late drama. Nil Morton and Marzo tallied for Acton while Wood s stood tall for Fergus and Muir shined for Preston. The night featured penalties and lead changes as Acton fought to protect last season s title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton ‘Tanners
Pergus Thistles
Tanners
White
Flannery
Thistles
Woods
Ronalds
Morton
Chambers
Kentmer
Honey Kuntz
Muir
Fergus
Acton
Plannery
Bayliss
Norm Morton
Ceer
Kentner
Jordan
Marzo
Mooney
Lindsay
Goy
Chapman
Goad
Terry
B. Morton
N. Morton
Saunders
Fergus — Muir
H. Chambers
Bartlett
Ronalis
Clapp
Smith
F.chambers
Kitchener
Preston
Acton Tanners
Varied program at Greenock Literary Society meeting
The Greenock Literary Society met with President Evelyn Pearen in charge. Laura Johnston chaired the program including readings by Irene Aitken Wilma West and Eileen Johnston, a duett by Jim McIntyre, Isabel and Leslie Swachhamer, and a talk on Washington City by Mrs Fred West. The evening ended with the National Anthem and social crokinole and musical games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Literary Society
Evelyn Pearen
Laura Johnston
Reading
Irene Aitken
Wilma West
Eileen Johnston
Jim McIntyre
Isabel
Leslie Swackhamer
Fred West
Washington City
School Board Makes Estimates At Acton Special Meeting
At a special Acton School Board meeting the teammates-for-the-year were chosen after reviewing estimated receipts and expenditures. The general tax rate appropriation was set at 12 152.00, to be requested from the Council, up from last year’s 10 610.00 due to a 600 shortfall carried from previous year and bank note. Decreased county grant also contributes to the higher required amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
Nassagaweya Council Holds Inaugural 1940 Meeting
Nassagaweya Township Council met on Monday to begin 1940 business. Reeve Geo Finney and Councillors Dredge Near Stokes Simpson subscribed to office, discussed correspondence, and approved payments including election, health, births and deaths, and hospital accounts. They authorized petitions for road grants, set by laws, and appointed delegates to Good Roads and Ontario Rural Municipalities conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Township
Geo. Finney
W. W. Dredge
Alex. Near
Geo._E. Stokes
John H. Simpson
Board of Health
UC Cece Ene Cannees
Ontario
Nassagayega
Toronto
John Simpson
Ontario Rural Municipalties Association
Force Electric Team Captures Second Series
The Force Electric team rose from seventh to first in three weeks to win the second series by defeating Kloepfer Coal 7 0 on Tuesday. J Morton led with 698 across three games, followed by J Adamson with 667. team standings had Force Electric 32, Spears Bros 30, Printers 28, Capital Garage 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force Howling
Force
Kloepfer Coal
Spears Bros
J. Morton
N. Morton
M. Roote
B. Morton
J. Adamson
W. Corry
Force Electric
Printers
Capital Garage
Wishing
January Meeting of Woman's Association at United Church
The Women's Church Association held its January meeting in the School Room with Mrs J Symon presiding. A devotional and a paper titled The King's Initial Prayer were presented. Annual and treasurer reports showed a healthy balance. Activities included sending Christmas cards, flowers to the ill, condolence letters, choir entertainment, and a year ahead planning. Lunch and social time followed, tea served by Mrs R L Johnston and Mrs Symon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janary
Caldwell
R. L. Johnston
Symon
James Cromwell Named U S Envoy to Canada
President Roosevelt named James Cromwell husband of Doris Duke as successor to Daniel Roper as representative to Canada. Senate ratification required for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ Cromwell
Doris Duke
Roosevelt
Daniel Roper
United States
Canada
U.S. Senate
Acton Public Utilities Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held its first meeting with Commissioners Hansen Symon and Chalmers presiding. They named Hansen as Chairman and Symon as Vice Chairman and discussed paying accounts, thawing water lines, and permissions for Ontario power uses. The group adjourned to meet January 23 at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
M. Symon
J. B. Chalmers
J. B Chalmers
Acton Commission
J.B. Chalmers
Waterworks Department
Hydro Department
Canadian Ceramics
Everett Denny
Wilson
Ontario Power Commission
Ontario Hydro Commission
Acton
Dominion Hotel
Ontario Commission
Dublin Institute Hears Address on Butter Making
The Dublin Literary group met with President Stuart Elliot in charge. After business, Mr Powers gave a talk on butter, followed by performances from the Dublin Orchestra, the school choir, piano and vocal solos, a recitation, and dances after lunch ending with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary
Stuart Elliot
Ross
Dublin Orchestra
Mr. Powers
Miss Young
Mr. Burton
Maude Breen
Lorraine Mullin
Burkholder
Earl Sayers
Bill Waldie
Dorothy Frank
Acton Man Sentenced After Vagrancy Charge
Ernest Nantais was taken into custody by Constable E Harrop after acting suspiciously in Acton stores. He appeared on a vagrancy charge, remanded for trial before Magistrate Woodliffe in Milton, and later sentenced to 30 days in jail. Police records show a lengthy prior offences list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Nantais
Acton
E. Harrop
G. A. Dills, JP
Woodliffe
Milton
Knox Young Women’s Auxiliary Holds New Year Meeting
The first meeting of the New Year was held at Mrs. Earl Marshall’s home. Grace Lantz read a New Year message from the Provincial President, with scripture by Mrs O’Hara and prayer by Mrs Mac Arthur. Secretary and Treasurer reports were given and discussions on the year’s work followed. Tea time closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Year of Knox Young Women’s Auxiliary
Earl Marshall
Grace Lantz
O’hara
R.macarthur
Marshall
Power Use Rises in Acton Water and Hydro Figures Increase
Superintendent Wilson reports Acton utilities show a rising trend in water and electrical energy use. Water pumped grows from 11,799,800 gallons in 1937 to 13,307,800 in the past year, while hydro kilowatt hours rise from 2,808,000 in 1937 to 3,234,000 in the latest year. The Beardmore Co. plant drives the power surge and hydro use expands citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Acton
Hydro Department
Hydro
Beardmore Co
Friendly Circle Elects Officers for 1940
The Young Ladies' Friendly Circle of the United Church held a Friday evening meeting at Miss Bennett's home to elect officers for 1940. Miss Isabel Cowie presided. new roles include Teacher Miss M Z Bennett Assistant Teacher Miss Isabel Cowle President Velma Murray Vice-President Jean Lambert Secretary Frances Dills Treasurer Alzeiin Gibson and group leaders Mina Fred Hilton Mia E H Vincent Mrs Ivan Harris and Mrs Fred Kentner. A luncheon followed with Past President Mrs S J Adamson pouring tea. The group praised Mrs Adamson for her leadership the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Vincent
Ivan Harris
Fred Kentner
J. Adamson
Adamson
Acton Women's Institute Holds First Meeting of the Year
The Acton Women's Institute held its first meeting of the year on Thursday at 2.30 pm in Mrs. George Lantz's home with eleven members present. Barrister C F Leatherland spoke on Legislation and was thanked for his time. Red Cross work begins, with a meeting at Mrs. Dobbie's home. The Bannockburn Institute will visit at the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
George Lantz
C. F. Leatherland
Leatherland
Red Cross
Women's Institute
Miss B. Plank Promoted to Carrolls London store
Miss Barbara Plank, long serving manager at Carrolls Acton store, is promoted to the main Carrolls store in London. She departs this week for her new home and will be welcomed by congratulatory wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Plank
Carroll'’s
Acton
Miss Plank
London
St Alban’s Folks Honor Miss Nora Waterhouse
A pleasant evening at St. Alban's Parish Hall celebrated bride-to-be Nora Waterhouse. Rev E A Brooks spoke, gifts were presented, Nora thanked attendees, and festivities concluded with singing and lunch provided by Mrs A H Bishop and Miss Esther Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s
St. Alban's Church
Nora Waterhouse
E. A. Brooks
Frank Marshall
Carrie Crawford
Nora
Esther Taylor
A.H. Bishop
Family dinner with Mr Pim Fennickle joke
A mother scolds Susie for not placing smile and fork at Mr Pim Fennickle's seat. Susie explains she assumed he eats like a horse, reflecting a playful family exchange about table manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Acton Fire Brigade Elects Officers for 1940
Acton Fire Brigade names officers for 1940 headed by Chief R. M. McDonald and Assistant Chief W. Chisholm. Captain is J. Lambert with First Lieutenant W. R. Blair and Second Lieutenant Ivan Harris among the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
R. M. McDonald
W. Chisholm
United W M S Holds Meeting at Mrs J R Kennedy s
The United Church W M S met at Mrs J R Hesiedy s home with Iowa President in charge. Annual reports shown by secretaries. Treasurer noted increase over 1938. Two representatives, Mrs Gifford and Mrs Reid, chosen for World s Day of Prayer on February 9 at the Anglican Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
W.ms
J. R. Hesiedy
Iowa
Gifford
J. Reid
Halton County Council Names New Year Members
The list shows the largest ever group of newcomers to Halton County Council this year. Unlike last year no former Reeves return, with Acton J B Chalmers and others heading the lineup while several towns have no representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Appointments Made at First Esquesing Council Meeting
The 1940 Esquesing Township council convened with Wm. A. Wilson as Reeve C. H. May Deputy Reeve G. W. Murray Edwin Harrop and George E. Cleave as councillors. They set payments for relief accounts election expenses road work and stow removal while adjournment was moved to 1:30 p.m. The report also notes upcoming local junior hockey action featuring Bolton Acton and Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Wm. A. Wilson
C. H. May
G. W. Murray
Edwin Harrop
George E. Cleave
J. &. Charles
Ontario Municipal Association
the Salvation Army
T. H. R. Brock
Department of Highways
County of Halton
W. R. Belyea
Ontario Good Roads Association
Messrs
May and
Cleave
Harrop
May
Armstrong
Red Cross in Acton Reopens After Holidays
Red Cross Headquarters at the Government Building in Acton closed during Christmas holidays. They are open again with ample materials and supplies for workers to knit at home. Call to obtain supplies and instructions for Acton and the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed Cross
Acton
Red Cross
Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E Dance in Acton Town Hall
Coming events notice announces a Lakeside Chapter LO D E dance at Acton Town Hall on Thursday February 1st. The item mentions a musical highlight with the Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA Chorus performing in Acton Town Hall tomorrow night at 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Lo.d'e
Acton
Kitchener-Waterloo
Acton Town Hall
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Norm Mortom
E. Marzo
Dewarts
Eby
Tanpera
Cunningham
Jon
Sigsters
Page Hight
Greenock
Nassagaweya Council
Force Electric Team
Woman’s Associatio OF
Public Utilities Commission
Dublin Institute
Monthly Meeting OF
Knox Young Women’s Auxiliary
Friendly Circle Group
Acton Institute of New Year
Miss
United W.M.S
J.R. Kennedy
F. Kennedy
Johnston
B. Mowat
Speight
J. R. Kennedy
Nelson
Burlington
John Blair
Rex Hume
Georgetown
C. H. Heslop
Oakville
John R. Byers
C. V. Hillmer
W. A. Wilson
H. May
Nussagaweya
G. Finney
Leslie Kerns
Wm. J. Robertson
Trafal
Coun
Harrop and Murray
Bell Telephone Co
C. E. Smith
Board of Hydro Commissioners
Glen Williams
J. Sanford
John Standish
Hume Currie
Council Chamber
Georgetown Herald
Saabaune
Thos. Robb
D.R.O
Lorne Cleave
C. Robinson
N. R. Thompson
J. J. Stewart
M. Campbell
A. Mino
Wesley Brennan
Guelph
Bolton
Jones
Holmes
Fraser
Shropshire
Guy
Brush
Francis
Lisa
Horton
Calhoun
Belton
Bolton Y
Ryan Brush
Ernie Nichols
Barden
Tyler
Nichols
O'Brien
Cameron
Hillard
Nichola
Easly
Grossburth
Barrett
Hylton
O’brien
Scarrow
Papillon
Murphy
Cook
Clayton
Dude) Lindsay
3Iarzo
Weston
Malton
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