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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1935

Page

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Acton Wells vn. the Lead Group Triumph in Hockey

Acton remains undefeated in the Local O. H. A. group with a 6-0 win over Georgetown. The Acton squad, one of the strongest this year, outplayed Georgetown on a rough ice surface as Morton and Gibbon contributed goals. The victory marks Acton’s third win in the group as they head to New Hamburg tomorrow night.

Acton Wells Waive Teama Georgetown Elora Acton New Hamburg Woth Ice Ars Haat Tost Kentner Terry_capitalee crena Marzo Mortem Wiichardson Fince Gibbon Mooney Richardson Tort N. Morton Greer Walsh Walters Terry Des Tero Negre Méerton Greer Sway Afinuto Speot Alome Hvely Sesason Norm Morton Wrother Bus" Morton Wiehsidion Marso Mice Nake Paix Thee Bell Georgetown Richardson Coliier HB. Richie Ward Anif ‘Test Wilkinson Wah Creighton A. Richie Alterna Gibbons J. Moorton Tternates B. Morton Woods Weclereo D. Hrush Milton Uiele Horo Asd

Enquesing Council Meeting of 1935 Proceedings

The 1935 Enquesing Council met at 11 a m on Monday with members Currie Mullin Murray Robinson and Wilson taking seats after oath. The minutes were read and communications from multiple departments and firms noted. accounts approved including groceries, milk, and road expenses. a meander to the local Board of Health was approved. Jenkins & Hardy appointed auditors. weed inspector named. loan authorization up to 40000. by laws for 1935 road expenditures passed. ward assessors named. next meeting set for February 1st.

Enquesing George Currie L. L Mullin G. W. Murray N. A. Robinson W. A. Wilson Department of “Agriculture Corporation of Acton County Office Supply Thos A. Blakelock Pedlar People Ltd Department of Highwaye Ontario Good Roads Association Me. J. Caxton Corporation of Acton Town Hall Georgetown ‘Herald Globe Indemnity Coj A. el’ Wilson C Angelo Nadalin J. He Smith Adams Hill R&berts A. MacNabb John Graham Barnhill County Ovice Supply Co Hydro-Electric Power Commission Crampton Hell Telephone Co Wm. Schenk Lo-Bf Marlow Bennett Eo Petdogptiedae Bidney E. Y. Barry“clough Jenkins & Hardy Robert W. Sturrett Thompson Arthur W. Denton Lin Yn

Acton Utilities Commission Opens First 1935 Session

The 1935 first session of the Acton Public Utilities Commission convened Friday evening with Commissioners L G King BD G Arnold and Reeve El Thetford presiding. Arnold, newly elected, signed the office declaration as Thetford began a pro tem chair in the absence of a permanent choice. The meeting approved Thelford as chair for January 11 1935 and set next regular meeting for the year. The commission reviewed arrears and authorized payments to Hydro Department Norton Motors Canadian National Railway Yire Truck License and other suppliers. Reeve Thetford announced his resignation and thanked colleagues and press for support, with best wishes for the future. Arnold moved to delegate Superintendent Witso1 to the Annual Convention of the Association of Municipal Electric Utilities at Toronto January 15–20.

Acton Public Utilities Commission L.G. King BD. G. Armold Reeve el Thetford B.G. Arnold Reeve Thetford Arnold Reeve.Thetford Garry King Rague ‘Thelford B. G. Arnold Yu. G. Hing LG. King United Church’ W, ML United Church Worner Wheatonary Sociery Provident Mra J. W. Barburee Alex. McDonald J.R. Kennedy C. L. Poole Yole Lori Bert Mowat Builders of the Indian Church Stephen Neil

Various Update Items From Knox Church and Local Shops

The Y W C A or Knox Church group held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Alex Mann’s home with Mrs. Fred Anderson presiding and Miss Emms Robinson leading devotionals. Improvements at the Dominion Hotel on Main Street were finished under Messrs Charles and Harry Holmes Jr, with new lighting furnishings and modernized features. The Mo O A building and gymnasium work progresses with plumbing fixtures installed and painting ongoing. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter hosted bridge and euchre socials at three homes ending with a dinner at Mrs. Amos Musson’s. prizes awarded to Mrs. E J Hargard and Mrs. Holloway, among others. The Knox Fire Brigade responded to a fire at Miss Hannah Wallace’s Knox Avenue home, confining it to the kitchen. damages suspected from smoke and furniture loss exceed one hundred dollars while residents suffer from influenza. The fire cause remains undetermined.

The Y. Ow. AL Knox Church Alex. Mann Fred Anderson Mm. George Mangielle Emms Robinson Dominion Hotel Main Street Charla Harry Holmes, Jr Duke of Devonshire Ute Amos Musson E. J. Hrggard Mall Hannal Wallace Knox Avenue Amoko Miss Wallace Fa- Yuenza

Curling schedule for Acta Curling Club event

The schedule lists rinks and teams with players for Acta Curling Club. Rink 0 includes G A Dil and W Middleton. Rink 3 features W Pendergast and Ager Ekirde Smith. Rink 4 lists W Juchlin and Rev C Pools. other rinks show Ware Ahichue Nicol Smith. teams led by Lusby Rumley Musia Wor Praren. J C Matthews George Musin Nehan J M McDonald. Games span Thursday to Thursday with multiple matchups and dates in January.

Acta Inlus Cawie J. Woods W Mrackeny T. G. Fraser G. A. Dil's W. Middleton W. Graham W. Gould W. Pendergast Ager. Ekirde Smith George Cowle W. Jluchlin J. C. Matthews Georgy Musin Dr. Nehan J. M. McDonald Janary

Beardmore gains 100 acre Tor onto farm in Mono Township

General Interest News notes that A Beardmore family from Toront o, King area purchased a 100 acre farm of Allison Walt in Mono Township near Orangeville. The buyer plans to fit up the property for several residences along the Humber River with wooded banks. Also covered: rising municipal election costs in Acton and nearby towns, with last December’s election spending listed at 34.47. Crown Attorney A O Davis says Humber court cases for hold-up in Belfountain Caledon will proceed, with related transfers to Brampton for trial and no extra expense for a large additional case.

Andl Torrance Beardmore Toronto King Allison” Walt Mono Township Orangeville Humber Walt Aefarm Acton Hrumpton Guelph Milton Wellington Yinlton Mrumpton Belfountain Caledon A. O. Davis Funton Salton

Evening Moral Digester Exekiel and Moses Exchange Remarks

In a colloquial exchange, Exekiel questions how collections are handled at the relay Rudder Monce. Moses replies that he has not stopped recently, noting a collection to fill an empty box.

Exeklel Moses

United Church Young People Plan Religious Program and Hockey Night

The weekly United Church Young People's meeting featured Elva Johnson and Missionary Canyoney guiding a program with prayers, readings, talks on missions and duties to non Anglo-Saxons, a pantomime, solos, and a chorus. A skating display and hockey exhibition hosted by the Ashton Hockey Club, captains Joe Kenner and J M DeDonald, follows with a long lineup of participants and a 15 cent admission.

United Church Young People’s Elva Johnsson Canyoney Arthur McKeown Jean Barbour Velma Murray E. Johnston BT Raineden Zion Ruth Gibson Marlon Lesa Jean Lambert Aaton Hockey Club Uhose Joe Kenner J. M. deDonald Warry Stathan J. Nelson H. Holiness James Smith Frank McIntosh Ed. Ryder Lawrence Willers Vv. Rumiley W. D. ‘Talbot Cam Lelshman Mon Maylbs John Miurton Gene King A. J. Buchanan W. Pearen Duck Chupuian EN Minstera al Hickhess H. Y G. Fraser J. Dianne W. K. Graham J." AY AtcDonswld Georie Alshop E. Sweeney

Acton Fair Elects W B Rumley President In 1955 Plans

Acton Fair annual meeting in the Council Chamber elected W B Rumley as president with J F Robertson presiding. Auditors A T Brown and E Heswick praised the fair’s finances and suggested honorarium recognition for service. New officers listed include W B Rumley as president and W W Murray as 1st vice president.

Acton Council Chamber J. F. Robertson Menzs. A T.” Brown E. Heswick Robertson R. J. Kerr Acton Malr Whitelock Gays Brigf Pabl The Balls Association Toronto

Inaugural Acton School Board Meeting Names Officers

The Acton School Board held its inaugural meeting with Trustees J M McDonald De A J Buchanan and Dr P W Bearen present. New officers elected include J M McDonald as chairman for 1935 and committees formed for finance property and supplies. The secretary to move records to the new vault and arrange books for the continuation school.

Acton School Board J. M. McDonald de A. J. Buchanan Pp. W. Bearen W. H. Grahan G. Fidner EB. McCleary J. M. kfcDonald EL McCleary WacRac

Reeve E Thétford resigns and election planned for Acton

At a special council meeting Reeve E Thétford tendered resignation effective January 1 1935. A by law appointed Mr Gibbong as successor interim, with public nomination meeting set for January 18 1935 and election if needed on January 20 1935. Acting Reeve J E Life Millan named.

Tendens J. E. McMillan N. Gibbons W. K. Graham

Knox Guild Holds Meeting With Scripted The Goon Samaritan

Regular Knox Guild gathering led by Miss Bruce featured a dramatic rendition of The Goon Samaritan. Members Bella Rouzelle Prances Rawling Helen Mooney Mary Young Mona McGeachla Wilma Vansen participated. Laura Hall led prayer and Mrs Mulaphee gave an inspiring New Year talk.

Maiox Young Peoples Guild Knox Guild Bruce Goon Samaritan Bella Rouzelle Prances Rawiingt Helen Mooney Mary Young Mona McGeachla Wilma Vansen Laura Hall Ted Tl' Mulaphee

Inaugural Meeting of Eramosa Council at Rockwood Hall

The Eramosa Township Council met in Rockwood Town Hall on January 14. Officials appointed by by law included Assessor Thomas Forsythe, Clerk Treas. Prink Day, auditors Arch Nabb and John Fox, and several health and sanitary officers. The Reeve and Clerk opened the session with dinner at the Reeve’s home. The council approved a by law to borrow up to 20000 from the Royal Bank and discussed tax collections and highway grants. Official accounts were presented and the meeting adjourned to February 1.

Eliet Eramosa Rockwood Bhris McLean Albert (Lash D. H. Storey John Hindley John A. Blawart Thos. A. Forsythe Prink Day Nabb John H— Fox Wm. Hamilton Hellef Omber John Henderson KH. B. Waller J. D. McCughoon Reid Jamies W. Oakes Geo. C. Bayne Walter Harry Oakes Custis Johm Mitchel Wour Corners Henry Flowelling Royal Bank J. A. Laird Wau Canadian General Insurance Co Barry Mutrle Glerk Rowmahlp Botty Wembedy

Coming Events Medtlinny Concerts and Public Announcements

Announcements list concerts and events with admission details, skating for children under 10, and a Minstrel Show by Acton Hockey Club. School Children’s Night set for February 5 6 and 7 with admission 10 and 25 cents.

Acton “Hockey Club

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Fergus Arenk Enquesing Council of Utilities Commission Hydro Department Norton Motors Canadian National Railway Hydro Canada Wag & Weta Co Northern Electric Co TNT .C. Nor. and Transport Hydro de Sorhag Bubilo Otieula Costa United Church, P W. B. Rumley Acton Fair Rumley W.W. Murray G. A. Dia Wardle D. Woodhall B. Johnston R. J. Ramshaw GG. Feaser Art. Swackhamer J. PF. Robertson George’ Gordon W. J. Akins HY. Lindsay W. B. Rumsey Pauly Moussa A. T. Brown Beawick F. N. Wright Reeve E.thétford Ata Memllan McCutcheon Mason Nelson E.thetford Corporation Nell Gibbong Graham Gibbong Thetford Uée McMillan Zaid A. Nason Ey ‘T. Thetford Citiens J. E. Life Millan Heraby Myr. Mahoney Eramosa Council Reeves Mrs McLean Darley Eden Wily Jack McGregor
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