Halton County Council swears in 1940 warden and new committees
Halton County holds its 1940 inaugural meeting at Milton Court House with George Finney named warden after a full council shake up. New members Chalmers Blair Heslop and others take oath, with Roy Smith noting changes to the Road Committee and five-year terms ending for several veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Rex’ Hume
Burlington
Phonfiret-faue—pentionsn
George Finney
Nassagaweya
Wilson
Hall
Hume
Gilbert
Heslop
W. A. Wilson
Kerns
May
Mr. Hume
Finney
Judge Munro
Roy
Victor Hall
Hewson
Robinson
Gordon
McNiven
Georgetown
Chalmers
Robertson
Gilbertson
Byers
Hillmer
Blair
Henlop
Wilsord
Afr
Council
Kitchener-Waterloo Y M C A Chorus Visits Avtan
The Kitchener-Waterloo Y M C A Chorus of about twenty five led by Mr. Don McLaren performed in Avtan last Friday night with a mixed women’s quartet. The program pleased all in attendance and received a wonderful reception. During intermission Mr. E S Force and Mr. Wm Benson spoke, Buckley of the Kitchener Y M C A gave a brief address, and after the concert a social time followed with songs from the visitors. President George Mason photographed the event and a picture will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener-Waterloo
Wm. Benson
Acton Y.M.C.A
Buckley
Kitchener Y.M.C.A
Ym.c.a
Y.M.C.A
George’ Mason
Bloomsbury Society Programs At Dublin Meeting
Last Friday evening the Bloomsbury Literary Society was guest of the Dublin Literary Society. President Stewart Elliott led the meeting. Charles Henderson chaired the program featuring Jack vanQooren Archie McPherson Cecil Wilson Mrs. Alex Near Mamie Near Ernie Anderson Gordon and Mr Gordon. A humorous informal debate on whether a good looker is better than a good cooker ended with the negative winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury Literary
Dublin Literary Society
Stewart Elliott
Bloomsbury Society
Charles Henderson
Jack vanQooren
Archie McPherson
Cecil Wilson
Mra. Alex, Near
Mamie Near
Ernie Anderson
Mr.Gordon
Mrs.y vanQoozen
Secretary Wright Resigns From Acton Fall Fair
The Acton Fall Fair directors accept the resignation of Secretary L Wright after eight years of service as they face new challenges. The board mourns three member deaths and reports full prize payments of 1600 dollars with a small balance. New officers include L O Johnston as President and M Symon as First Vice President, with Wright’s departure prompting a search for a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Acton Fall
Acton
L. Wright
R. J. Kerr
R. J. Ramshaw
Basil Johnston
Acton Strengthens Lead With Double Over Guelph
Acton defeated Guelph twice to move into second place with six points from four games. In the latest 9 7 win, Brush and Nichols scored multiple times for Acton while Brown and Hillier anchored the defense. Guelph’s Magill and Campagnaro contributed, but Acton dominated with key goals from Nichols and Marao, earning penalties on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACTON
Quelph
Guelph
Brush
Nichols
Marzo
Reid
Brown
Campagnaro
Pauillon
Hillier
Keane
Zigmont
Stanna
Margo
Chuck" Tyler
Charlie
Kirkman
Keene
Wilton
Ryder
Goy
Magill
Thompson
Wings
Hartington
McDonald
Knox Presbyterian Church Holds Annual Meeting
Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting with good reports from all departments and year reports available for the congregation. Tribute was paid to members who passed away during the year and five board members were elected: V B Rumley George Smith C M Hansen C Kirkness and F L Wright. Lunch was served by the wives of Elders and Managers and the meeting was well attended despite the cold night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
V.B. Rumley
Geo. Smith
C. M. Hansen
C. Kirkness
F. L. Wright
United Church Youth Skating Party Draws Guests
United Church Young People Union hosted a skating party Tuesday inviting Rockwood’s United Young Folk. After skating, Chinese checkers and games followed led by Grenville Masales. Miss Laura Johnston and committee served a hearty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Young People's Union
United Young Folk
Rockwood
Grenville Masales
Laura Johnston
Golden Wedding Observed Monday in Acton Couple Reaches 50 Years
Mr and Mrs Alexander Macdonald quietly celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Church Street home in Acton. Longstanding town residents, they raised three children and remained active in Knox Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander—-Macdonald
Church Street
Acton
Mrs. Macdonald
Klyden
Lambton County
Adam McDonald
Richard
Edward McDonald
Samin
Robert T. McDonald
Isabel Duncan
Brigden
Nanaggawese Township
Acton Crossroad
George Nellis
Macdonald
Peter
Alan
Charles EF. Bailey
Fred Denny
Erin ‘Township
Margaret J
Northern Vocational School
Toronto
Laura
Jno. C. Dennis
Eramosa Township
W. Hector
Detroit
Higgins Ford Wedding in Erin Village
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Erin United Church Manse on Saturday evening January 6. Pearl Irene Ford of Forks-of-Credit united in marriage with James Higgins of Acton. Rev. G H Thomas conducted the ceremony with Mrs Ford and Matthew McDougall as attendants. The Erin Advocate notes the event as part of local society coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin United Church
Pearl Irene Ford
Forks-of-Credit
James Higgins
Acton
G. H. “Thomas
John F Ord
Matthew McDougall
Erin Advocate
Cooking Forum Feature in Acton Captures Local Interest
A Hydro Cooking Forum comes to Acton next Tuesday with demonstrations of household electrical appliances. Milas Edithenma Mutr, Home Economist of the Ontario Hydra Commission, leads the event sponsored by the Acton Public Utilities Commission and local electrical dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hydro
Milas Edithenma Mutr
Ontario Hydra Commission
Paxence Press
Ie Acton Public Utilities Commission
Islington Family Narrowly Escapes Home Blaze
Mr Walter Wood Mrs Wood and their daughter and Mrs Wild elderly mother escaped a serious fire at their Islington home on Saturday. Wood woke as flames rose and guided Mrs Wild through smoke to safety. Damage is estimated at 700 dollars. Wood is brother of John Wood and formerly lived in Acton before moving to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Macdonald
Erin
Lfe
Graham Macdonald
Invernesahire
Heotland
Nassagaweya
Peter
Jamea
William Hoedtor
Slater
Marjorie
Robert Wallace
Walter Wood
Mra. Wood
Wood
John Wood
Acton
Toronto
Tanners Tie Kitchener Score Heavy Against Galt
Fragments show a Friday hockey card with Lorne Scola from Norval 7-3 over Galt, Nocg wood Bulldogs losing 1-0 to Irons Hornby, Milton rains winning 2-10 at Huttonville, plus Georgetown Pirates 4-4 at Hut tonville and Milton Bruins 2-1 over Stockwood Bulldogs amid high tensions and tight play in Acton Rural League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanners
Kitchener
Galt
Lorne Scola
Norval
Nocgwood Bulldogs
Irons Hornby
Milton Rains
Huttonville
Georgetown Pirates
Milton Bruins
Stockwood Bulldogs
Hornby
Chief McPherson Resigns After 17 Years of Duty
Acton Council met on Monday with Councillors present and Reeve Chalmera presiding. A ratepayer was refunded for double taxes and the Finance Committee approved multiple payments including utilities, arena costs, and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Acton
J. H. Creighton
FP. Davison
M. Sinclair
W. J.O. Oakes
J. B. Chalmera
Mr. Norton
Gestetner Machine Co
Bell Telephone Co
Munichpal World
TAS Fol
Wright
Ferkins Electric ‘Co
Coming Events Annuances and Concerts
Announcements list events with tentative charges and dates. Oyster Supp versus Eden Milla Hall on January 19 with good program priced 35¢ and 26. Toronto West End Y's Spectacular Acrobatic Display at Actori Y on January 26 at 8 pm. Lakeside Chapter LODE Dance at Town Hall February 1 with Hull's Orchestra 50c. Launch served. 29-2 13th at Town Hall Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Milla Hall
Toronto
West End
Actori Y
Lakeside
Hull
Hornby District Orange Order Holds Annual Meeting in Campbellville
The Hornby District Orange Order annual meeting in Campbellville Orange Hall elected and installed officers including J. Wilson as Past District Master and CK Browne as District Master. Other positions filled were L. King Dep District Master Geo King Secretary Brownridge Treasurer Hubble First Lecturer W Hros S Smith Second Lecturer and C Beatty as Past County Master. A sizeable attendance and lunch accompanied remarks that 193? may be a big year for the Hornby district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby
Campbellville
Orange Hall
J. Wilson
CK. Browne
Brownridge
Miarshall
Robinson
Chaplin
Dobbie
Stewarttown
Hubble
Acton
W. Hros Ssmith
Noxton
C. Beatty
C. J. Browne
Campbellville Brethren
Orange Order
Also Mentioned on This Page
Halton
Chalmera
Good Roads
George Davis
Y.M.C.A. Chorus
Dublin
L. D. Johnston
L. O. Johnston
M. Symon
George Somerville
Messrs
J. J. Stewart
WJ. A. Mann
G. A. Dills
J. E. Pearen
D. McDowall
G. W. Murray
CG. Mce-Keown
D. D. Waldie
Arthur Swackhamer
W. B. Rumley
R. W
Stewart
Yaust
Iinie Nichols
the Royal City
Knox Church
Young People’s Guild of
Krox Church
Mrs
Alex, MacDonald
Islington
Acton Rural Hockey League
Acton Rural League
Teund
Gamnes
Acton. Fire
Freday
Windermere United Church
Wilma Beecroft
W. A. Beecroft
Sydney Jackson
8. Jackson
D. L. L. Lawrence
W. C. Paton
Mra. Paton
Old Mill
Hattie
Pipher
Peant Saute
Unsil Waa
Norm Morton
Binder- Hagel
Mark Bayliss
Mary
Nettie Marzo
Bus’ Morton
Terry
Woods
Mm Susiud
Babecerly
Vroomaan
Bederman
Grau
Mauer
Aiien
Morton
Vrouman
Mark Smith
Huber
Faust
Dimon
Win Sest
Wis Morton
Wis
Olender Wan
Terry Kelly
Vroonin
Molozzie
Mouaney
Yan Hbo
Mitchener
Tindaays
Vergeant
Deelay
Sarath
Redah
Muber
Necods
Bonith
Fehrentach
N “Morton
Andeny
Gray
Jones
Voach
Vroo
Bayliss
Mortons
Marz
Bauer
Mekongs
Zgc
Town
L.O.L
L. King
Milton
Jin
Geo
King
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!