Board selects one year term amid retirements in 1934
The meeting filled the unexpired term by lots due to Rev. P. A. Sawyer’s retirement. J. M. McDonald was named chairman for 1934 as Trustees W K Graham and LG Praser led committees on Penance and property. The secretary returned to his post and reports praised staff efficiency at the Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Sawyer
Trustes HL
W., K. Graham
LG. Praser
Toronto
Acton Free Library Board
P. A. Sawyer
Herbert
Clasea
Knox Guild Holds Weekly Meeting on Bible History
The Knox Guild met Monday led by the Devotional Committee. Jack Graham opened with Scripture, Bennie offered a prayer, Rev H L Bennie gave the narrative, and Mrs made an autoharp selection. A slide talk titled How We Got Our Bible traced parchments to the King James version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Guild
Jack Graham
Wis A. Poayer
Can Bennie
H. L. Bennie
Presbyterian Women Met at Acton and Erin Society Elections
The W M U presided by Rev H L Bennie gathered at Acton with euchre tunes and a program led by Miss Lottie Moore. Erin Agricultural Society holds annual meeting at Town Hall with George D Scott re elected president and plans for a bigger 1934 Fair, to be held on Thanksgiving Day weekend.
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Guelph Presbyterial
Acton Were
H. L. Bennie
Geo. Murray
Harry Mainprize
F. Cornell
Moore
W. J. Gould
M. McDonald
Lottie Moore
Bennie
Rumley
The
Erin Agricultural Society
Erin
George D. Scott
Geo. D. Scott
George C. Burt
James Hurren
W. F. McEnery
A. G. Parry
A. J. Lindsay
J. EB. Pearen
John Robb
Harold Griffen
N. E. McKinnon
Chester
Burt
W. A. Burchjil
D. 5S. Sinclair
G. J. M. Davis
J. H. Gibson
Jos. Benham
John Wilson
Inaugural Nassagaweya Council Meets for 1934 Session
Nassagaweya Township holds its first council meeting of the year with Reeve Duncan Campbell and councillors George Pinney George Gordon George Lamb and John Robertson. Procedures include declaring offices and approving accounts and by laws, with officers appointed and divisions set for road inspection. The council plans to seek a public works grant and calls for wood-tender notices ahead of February meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Duncan
Campbell
George Pinney
George Gordon
George Lamb
John Robertson
Todds
Robertson
Cooking School Starts This Week Feature for Home Cooks
The Free Press announces a weekly cooking school running January 18 to April 5 with twelve lessons by Anna Lee Scott. Three accompanying books offer cake making planning and meal shopping guidance. Reserve sets before February 1. payment deferred until arrival. The article also profiles Miss Scott’s career in Domestic Science and broadcasting.
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Miss_Scott
Tur Free Press
Anna Lee Scott
Toronto
England
University of Toronto
Action National
Canadian Food Conntroller
Fport Oiservation
Scott
Tain
AcTon Free Press
Moderator Visit Highlights Acton Town Church Welcome
The Acton United Church and hometown honored the Right Reverend Dr. T. Albert Moore, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, with a Sunday visit. He spoke on his lifelong ties to Acton, cited Acts 4:12, and urged faith in Jesus Christ as humanity's hope while noting church union progress and worldwide gospel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Albert Moore
United Church
Acton United Church
United Church of Canada
Acton
Moore
Poole
Dr. Moore
Asa Hall
W. H. Grant
Labor Party
Roosevelt
Ramsay McDonald
Canada
Jesus Christ
United Churches
Hamilton
Dominion
De.t. Albert Moore
Liberal Convention Planned for Late February
Plans emerged at a Halton County Progressive Association meeting in Milton for a convention in the last week of February to select candidates for the next provincial election. Hon. Harry Nixon and Mitchell Hepburn were expected to be asked to speak. A resolution urged removing Hydro from politics and placing it under municipal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
The Evening Meal Digester
A humorous party episode shows a mother coaching Frank as Dave to handle cake offerings. The hostess invites more cake and he replies firmly with a clipped refusal, preserving the moment with sharp wit.
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Frank
Dave
Acton Council Hears Restaurant Closure Rule and Finances
The Acton Council discussed closing hours for restaurants with Mr. Cole of Cole Restaurant and reviewed by law 1925. It approved payments to local agencies and utilities totaling 9197.58 and noted arrears of 6788.90 with a plan for a special meeting to resolve tax debts. The town hopes to extend telephone service to Limehouse. county council work resumes January 23.
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Acton
J. E. McMillan
E.’ Jones
W. A. Lasby
Reeve Thetford
DP. C. Cole
Cole
Mc‘Pherson
Salvation Army
Ontario Townships Association
Thetford
Acton Central
Local 1834 Town Business Minutes Published
Through Mr John Marshall the 1834 Nassawake Township council minutes are printed. January 4 1834 at John Sherwood s house the following officers were elected: Samuel Taylor assessor collector town clerk and keeper William Whitley wardens Elias Easterbrook and Robert Hutcheon among a long list of path masters. The note says the year s business was completed in one day. Train collision report near Port Credit describes Virginio Pellazari narrowly escaping a wreck after a crossing accident with a locomotive destroying the car front.
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John ‘Marshall
Nassagaweya
John Sherwood
Samuel Taylor
Lambert Barbaree
Ound
William Whitley
Elias Easterbrook
Robert Hutcheon
John Black
Wm. Whitley
John Youart
Isaac Marvin
Francis Walker
James Hunter
Matthew Easterbrook
William Martin
Thomas J. Ross
John Henderson
Andrew Murray
Duncan Campbell
Duncan McTavish
Donald McGregor
John McKinnon
Pan cake Social in Acton District January 23 fundraiser
Ald will hold a Pan cake Social at Mr John Graff's on Tuesday January 23 Admission adults 20c children 10c The piano competition at the Halton County Musical Festival announced with pieces for various age groups including Hungarian Dance Polka and Cossack Dance by noted composers The social and contest bring local families together.
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Churchill
Ald
John Graff
Halton County
Engleman
Tschaikowsky
Nash
Paul Pischer
Acton Fair elects officers and notes 1933 success
The Acton Fair annual meeting reports a 1933 success with assets at 44 073.88 and liabilities at 7. A small cash surplus remains as officers credit President Ramshaw for guiding the year. Prize money totals are listed for Horses 285.90 Cattle 231 Poultry 61.65 and other departments. The 1934 fair dates are September 18 and 19 with Robertson as President and Wright as Secretary.
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Acton
Ramshaw
Robertson
Secret Wright
O. McKeown
W. B. Rumley
G. ‘Ww. Murray
G.A. Dill
W. J.patterson
J. M. McDonald
D. D. ‘Waldie
R. J. Ramshaw
Brown
Acton Dominates Fergus in 15-2 Hockey Score
Acton routed Fergus 15 to 2 at Acton Arena last Friday. Walters and Ainslie led Acton with multiple goals while Ferguson struggled to counter. Byrne subbed in as goalie for Acton. The game drew heavy penalties and a postmatch note from the new press box.
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Fergus
Acton
Fergus Boys
Walters
Henderson
Huffman
Ainslie
Bill Holloway
Jack Kentner
Simpson
Filmore
Bus Morton
Morton
Terry
Gibbons
Fillmore
Lerry
Joe Kentner
Frank Gibbons
Wells
Byrne
Alnsle
Cunningham
J. Henderson
Chambers
Anderson
Smith
Wilson
Holloway
Greer
Morton and Ainslie
Wings
C. Byrne
H. Teasdall
Brampton
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W. M
Euchre
Mr. G. Mosales
Day of Prayer
Erin Fair
Nassagaweya Council
Eisley
Azsenior
L. W. McMillain
Thos. Richardson
H—Arnold Marshall
E. D. Mahon
C. A. Darby
Malcolm Holmes
Invectora
D. Irvine
Cam
Kitching
L. W
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Meillan
Mr. Finney
Gordon
Lamb
Leaghlis
IS Anna Lee Scott
Anna _Lée Scott
G&he
Hown Town
Evan Jones
Acton Free Library
Municipal World
Aagenaar'é
Bell Telephone Co
Canadian National Railways
Drew
Arena
Acton Public Utilities Commission
L&t
Acton Public Utilities
Acton Public Utilities Commis
Commis
Sion
Geo. Cowie
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Merchan Guise
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Free ‘Press
Avoenbore
Carson
Virginio Pellazxari
Park Street
Port Credit
O. N. R. Filer
Pellaziari
Atreick
Pancake
Nassaga Were
Brookville Hall
Arthur Padbury
B. D. Young
Frank Schofield
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Schofield
China
Holy Land
Julius Caesar
Japan
Russia
Far East
J. F. Robertson
Acton Fair
Preston
A Georgetown
Minuta
Waltera
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