Water worries farmers in Nassagaweya district
The Nassagaweya column notes farmers anxious over water supply. Mrs W Dredge suffers a cracked hip and will be bedbound ten days. A new fence fronts the school boosting appearance. Mr Robt Frank is in Guelph Hospital. Neil and Mrs Martin drove to Toronto for the funeral of Miss Jessie Murray. Mrs George Robinson visits Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. Robdt
Frank
Guelph Hospital
Neil Martin
Toronto
Jessie Murray
George Robinson
Brampton
Ballinafad Woman’s Missionary Society Elects President
December meeting at Mrs. Vannatter’s home included a Madras Conference Christmas Day broadcast. Acabytal infusion rest noted as accepted by the committee. Mrs. Vannatter re-elected president for a second year. King’s of Ballinafad church held service with reports showing sustained church work. Robert Warne re-elected Sunday School Superintendent. new Canadian Youth Hymnal provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Robert Warne
Soper
Morriston
Acton
A. May
Palmerston
Ferguson
Mrs. May
Windsor
Rockwood Reopens Schools and Community Notes
Rockwood resumes classes after Christmas with students and teachers back in session for winter term. Kenneth Guild shows gradual pneumonia recovery. United Church Sunday School meeting appoints George Gordon as new Superintendent replacing Charles Harris who served for decades. Russell Peart secures long tenure as secretary treasurer. Various local staff changes, health updates, and community events including a planned winter rink at the old blacksmith shop, and a surprise birthday party for Effie Nickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Guild
United Church -Sunday School
Chas. H. Harris
George Gordon
Methodist Sunday School
Geor' Clarkson
Andrew Clancy
Russell Peart
Church Union
A. J. Murray
Toronto
Everett E. LeViness
W. Gardiner
Bifgate
Detroit
John R. Smith
Ross Carton
Herb Gibbons
Main Street
Arch. Meebb
John Fox
Effie Nickell
Nickell
Milton News Roundup Reflects Local Visits and Yearly Life Events
Miss Gladys Gilbey R N of Woodstock visited Milton and Toronto friends last week. Maude had all their children and grandchildren home for Christmas. In 1939 Milton recorded 34 births 32 marriages and 26 deaths. Harold Bundy ill but recovering. A dandelion in full bloom was found at the Halton Registry Office December 27 by Frank McNiven Jail Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gilbey
R.N
Woodstock
Milton
Toronto
Len
Burlington Council authorizes lander purchase last year
In November the council approved buying a town lander and last week it was purchased for 70 dollars. A cablegram said Lieut.-Col. Copeland arrived safely in England with the second group of the first contingent. The voyage proved rough for the troops. Austin Robinson accompanied Lieut.-Col. Copeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Copeland
Copeland
England
Austin Robinson
Sacramental services and local council meeting in Nassa gawa y
Sacramental services were held at Ebenezer United Church led by Rev W W D Clark. The inaugural meeting of the Nassa gawa ya Council elect was held in the Council Chamber on Monday. Visitors Rev and Cecil Wilson of Knatchbull spent the weekend in Milton. Premier Chamberlain of Britain gave a world wide broadcast address. Several residents suffer severe colds and are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
W.W. D. Clark
Nassagaweya Council-elect
Council
Cecil Wilson
Knatchbull
Milton
Chamberlain
Sores Britain
Thieves busy in district entries target Maple Avenue school
Between Saturday night and Monday morning a Maple Avenue head school and the residence of Mr S 8warts at Queen Elizabeth Way and Maple Avenues were entered. George Secker, 24, of Toronto, faced W C Riddiford J P on Thursday charged with false pretences and remanded to today for a Milton hearing. Secker allegedly issued a worthless ten dollar cheque to Mills Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oras
Maple Avenue
Mills Hardware Company
Gavette
Oakville forms junior hockey league and lights planned
Oakville residents learned the town will still have hockey this winter as the Oakville Juvenile Hockey League was formed at a council chamber meeting. At the regular council meeting plans were approved to install lights on Cross Avenue linking the Sixth and Seventh Lines. Andrew Harper Lyle, a prominent Oakville citizen, died Friday night at his Maple and Allan Streets home after a long illness. Rev D H Gallagher spoke at the 43rd Sunday School Rally in Hamilton New Year’s Day drawing 1800 attendees at Centenary Church with four other large churches at capacity. Central School wall reinforcement on the ground floor was completed for reopening. W J H Bray oversaw as acting chairman of the Board of Education Property Committee.
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Oakville
Cross’ Avenue
Andrew Harper Lyle
Oaxville
Maple and
Allan Streets
D. H. Gallagher
Hamilton
Centenary Church
Central School
W. J. H. Bray
Board of Education
Record Star
Shamrock Hockey Club Reorganization Falters After Poor Turnout
Holiday visitors include Frank McAlister and Leslie McAlister in Burlington, Rudolphs from Buffalo, and Albert Bacon hosts. A Wednesday meeting to reorganize the Shamrock Hockey Club drew too few attendees to proceed. Attendees elsewhere include Violet Sanderson of Springfield MacDonald of Galt John H. Smith Acton Champ of Galt Kay House Toronto Martha Smith Guelph visiting Advocate P J Sinclair over New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McAlister
Leslie McAlister
Burlington
Rudolph
Buffalo
Albert Bacon
Shamrock Hockey Club
Violet Sanderson
Springfield
Mass
MacDonald
Gal
Wellington County Women Host January Institute Meeting
Mrs. D B McKinnon and Blanche chaired the January meeting of the Women's Institute with thirty members present. Miss Isabel Scanlon presided. E N Sunter read minutes. Glove Making leader Edna Cook announced the first lesson. Red Cross reports and knitting for soldiers were shared. A Work Committee was formed to handle Red Cross garments, and a loyal boy was to receive a remembrance. The program featured a moon paper, cooking demonstrations, meat grades and cuts talks, and solos by members. A buffet luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Women’s Institute
Isabel Scanlon
E. N. Sunter
Wellington County
Edna Cook
George Young
Red Cross
Hillsburg
Ada Currie
George Cook
Frances Brydon
Gordon Aitken
Min—Bhenche- McKinnon
Shepheard
D. Winter
Blanche McKinnon
Solo
Lorena Locker
Struthers
Dorothy Ree
Gorge
Struthen
Hina
Garden Aitken
Elmer Fisher
Cate
Grace Mission Band Holds Meeting and Awards in Campbellville
Grace Mission Band met at President Jacqueline Bell's home with a strong turnout. Jane Reid spoke on China and Audrey Hamilton performed a piano solo. Jacqueline Bell and Olive Mahon received Junior W.M.S. pins and certificates. Mrs. Bell hosted lunch. The St David's Ladies Aid elected Mrs T McPhail as president and presented Mrs George Harris with a life W.M.S. pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mission Band
Jacqueline Bell
Jane Reid
China
Audrey Hamilton
R. C. Menzies
Olive Mahon
Neil. Martin
George Harris
W. M. S. Pin
Women's Institute January meeting reports and activities
The Women's Institute met at Mrs. E Beerman’s home with Mrs. Gowdy presiding. Members submitted nineteen pairs of socks and two sweaters for Red Cross work. The group planned a January quilting talk and a cuchre gathering at Mrs. Wright’s home. Three young locals found work last week and several members are noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
E. Beerman
Gowdy
A. Hill
Red Cross
Wright
Kirkpatrick
Brampton
W. J. Lane
St. Andrew's College
Saskatoon
Rural Hockey League Opens at Acton Arena
The Acton based Rural Hockey League begins a new season at Acton Arena with Rockwood Bulldogs entering the schedule. The revised slate lists matchups from January 12 to February 22 including Hornby Milton Bruins Norval Monarchs and Georgetown Pirates, with playoff eligibility rules and team lineups required before each game. Hornby Norval and Lorne Scots won opening night games. Norval defeated Milton Bruins 10-1. Lorne Scots beat Georgetown Pirates 3-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Hockey League
Acton
Acton Rural Hockey League
Rockwood
the Bulldogs
Lorne Scots
Hornby
Georgetown Pirates
Rockwood Bulldogs
Huttonville
Norval Monarchs
Lorne:Scots
Milton Bruins
Mullton Bruins
Milton S Bruins
Pretty wedding in Georgetown on December 28
Mr and Mrs Ohba and E Williams of Simcoe visited relatives in Georgetown with the Wilsons. Mrs George Lake and sons from Thorn Hill spent time with Mr and Mrs A H Feller. The home of Mr Thomas Anderson on Emery Street hosted the wedding of Ruth Alberta Anieton to William Francis Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs John J Thompson of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohba
E. Williams
Simcoe
W. H. Wilson
George Lake
Merton
Ronald
Jack and
Lawrence
Thornhill
A. H. Feller
Thomas Anderson
Emery Street
Ruth
Alberta Anieton
William Francis Thompson
John J. Thompson
Georgetown
Herald
Pirates contend with Georgetown Intermediates in tight series
Last year's Pirates faced Georgetown Intermediates in a three game set Tuesday night with close outcomes. Norval beat Georgetown Pirates 3 1, Milton Bruins drew 3 3 with Hornby, and Huttonville defeated Lorne Scots 3 1 in the final clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Georgetown
Norval
Georgetown Pirates
House for Sale and Auction Sale Notice
Six room roughcast house in excellent condition with conveniences and garage on premises. Apply R M McDonald Acton phone 7. Norman Matthews Lot 26 First Line Erin holds an unreserved sale of horses hogs cattle hay grain etc Monday January 22 commencing 1 30. 100 acre farm with good buildings and water supply offered at auction Roy Hindley and WM Gibson Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McDonald
Acton
Norman “Matthews
Erin
Roy Hindley
WM. E. Gibson
Notice of Annual Report Auditors and Directors 1940
Notice reading in part the Annual Report of the Auditors and Secretary and action on Officers and Directors for 1940 and such other business as may be necessary. J. J. Stewart, President, L Wricht, Secretary.
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Nassagaweya
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Ballinafad
London
Earl of Elgin
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Ospringe
Campbellville
Limehouse
Norval Bulldogs
Turrain
Bruins
Militiamen
Horby
Bruina
Mummie
Closs
Acton Business Men’s Association
Royal 'S
James Cagney
Hollywood
Priscilla Lane
Bogart Gladys George
Frank McHugh
Victor Herbert
Mary Martin
Judith Barrett
Allan Jones
Walter Connolly
Susanna Foster
Dominion of Canada
C. F. Leatherland
Acton, Ontario
Clifton Gifford
O Church School
The
Women's Missionary Is
Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Minleton
Willow
Bible Cluss
Jesus Christ
Young
People’s Guild
P.O
C.C.M
Free Press
Marin Street
J. R. Y. Mill
Mill Street
C. F. Leatherland, Acton
Ontaro
Joe Herzog
U.S. No. 4 School
Eequesing
H. W. Early
Sec.Treas
Ontario
Council Chamber
Wednes
J. J. Stewart
L Wricht
Scretary
Hakdy
Nanotins Inne
Li Stone & Welington
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