Acton Council Sets Schedule Amid Fire Brigade Talks
The Acton council held a Tuesday session with Reeve McCutcheon presiding. Councillors Mason Chalmers Jones and Beatty attended as discussions covered a remodel permit for T Morton’s Mil Street building and a plan to buy a new fire pumper. The board deferred fire equipment action, granted use of Town Hall for educational pictures, and addressed library board changes and street protections.
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Acton Caun‘eh
A. Mason
J. Chalmers
E. Jones
W.J. Beatty
Reev F. J. _ McCutcheon
Beatty
Counncil
Neiler
S. Mackenzie
Council
T. Morton
Mil Street
Man Street
R. M.mcdonald
Acton Loses First Group Game to Elora in rough hockey
Elora Rocks defeated Acton 2 to 1 in a rugged season opener rematch. Penalties mounted for both sides as Elora pressed late and Acton failed to convert power plays.
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Acton
Elora
Elora Rocks
Brush
Woods
J.quinn
Morton
Walser
Dawkins
Miller
Terry
I, Marzo
Blace
Walters
Norm Morton
Tanners
Elora i
Horn
Marzo
H. Runnells
N. Mo
Blinco
J. Acton
Bos Morton
Bos—ssorton
J. Klein
Prize Verse Winner and Miss Griffin Award Note
The note accompanies a coupon and credits Mrs Griffin of Acton with winning a weekly award for the poem Paradise. She says this is the thint time we have tried but encourages trying again if at first you don’t succeed.
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Mr. Cole
Cales
al Jo ‘Grifin
R. R. No. Acton
Griffin
Annual Vestry Meeting at Ss Alban’s Anglican Church
The Annual Vestry Meeting at Ss Alban’s Anglican Church was held in the parish hall on Monday evening. Wards W. Pingter and George Chapman were re-appointed for 1939. S. H. Webster elected lay delegate to Synod for three years, with W. J. Oaked as substitute. Auditors C. Banne and FP Holloway appointed. Finances praised. rector reported parish size, services, baptisms, marriages, confirmations, burials, gifts, and improvements. Mortgage reduction noted. rectory repairs planned. advisory committee formed to work with rector and officials. garden party committee created. Co-operation and efficiency marked the meeting.
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Ss.Alban
Anglian
Mony
Warchwanens
BD W. Pingter
George Chapman
S. H. Webster
W. J. Oaked
Messrs. C. Banne
FP. Holloway
Chacapoea
Acton
Dublin Literary Quiz Contest At Friday Meeting
The Dublin Literary Society held its regular meeting in the school with President Mr. Steele in the chair. Clifford Webster led the program including guitar by Jan Grant harmonica by Tom Rigby reading by Eleanor Rass piano duet by Mrs Barr and Verna Webster. Mrs Barr won the "What Do You Know" contest. Lunch followed and the evening ended with dancing.
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Dublin Literary
Steele
Clifford Webster
Jan Grant
Tom Rigby
Eleanor Rass
Alger Boy Becomes First Chairman of New York Curb Exchange
Clarence A Retman of Hoboken rises from telephone clerk to nominee for First Chairman of the Board of Governors at the New York Curb Exchange in a rapid career on Wall Street. The report notes his steady progress and current prominence.
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Clarence A Retman
Hoboken
Wall Street
New York Stock’ Exchange
New York Curb Exchange
Bettman
Toronto Man Elected President of Erin Fant
John Robb was elected President of the Erin Agricultural Society on Tuesday night succeeding James Hill who was made Honorary President. A. J. Lindsay received a diploma as most locally helpful to agriculture. The society showed assets of 4879 with no liabilities and planned beautification of the fair grounds. Other officers include 1st Vice President James H. Gibson 2nd Vice President W. Burchell and a long list of directors and honorary directors.
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John Robb, Artite
Erin Agricultural Society
James Hill
A. J. Lindsay
James H. Gibson
W. Burchell
N. E. McKinnon
Clifford Bowes
Ed. Pearen
Harold Griffin
Stewart Scott
Kenneth McDougal
George C. Burt
George Davis
William Orr
George D. Bott
T. J. Campbell
Donald Matheson
John Thomson
Elmer McKinnon
Victor Hall elected Warden of Halton County for 1939
At Milton last Tuesday the Halton County Council elected Victor Hall Warden for 1939 after nominations from several members. Hall, Reeve of Trafalgar for five years, thanked the council and supporters for the unanimous approval. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed as the session closed. Continued on Page Five.
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Halton County Council
Milton
Acton
F. J. McCutcheon
McNiven
McCutcheon
Kerns
Wilson
Gilbert
Allan
Davis
Hume
Messrs
Gordon
Nichtven
Hall
Jiadé
Hai‘ton
Munro
Victor Hall
SP McGill
The
Canene Institute For the Blind
PagePive
Woodhall Receives Service Diploma at Acton Fair
At the Acton Fair annual meeting Mr. C Woodhall was presented with the Service Diploma of the Ontario Fairs Association in recognition of meritorious service. He helped form Acton Fair and has served as President Director and Hall superintendent over twenty six years. The award was presented by the Ontario Fairs Association president who is also a director of Acton Fair.
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Beatty
Cannel
Jas H Reed
Board of Health
Ontario Municipal Association
Acton
Association Aia
Wile
Acton Fair
C. Woodhall
Ontario Fairs Association
Woodhall
Kerr
Annual Knox Presbyterian Church Meeting Promises Strong Finances
Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting last night with W R Kenney A G C Smith D McDougall George Somerville and M M Leitch elected to the board. Reports reviewed show a year of active work across departments and improved finances. A pleasant social hour followed, with lunch served by the wives of the writers and managers.
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Knox_Pressbyterian Church
W.R. Kenney
Missionary Society Installation at Know Parenbyfertan
The Know Parenbyfertan Missionary Society met at Mrs W al Ghoild’s home for the installation of new officers led by Mrs Th b. Bennie. Mrs Hassard became president and new executives were sworn in amid prayer and hymn. Reports from Home Helpers and Library Secretaries were read. life Membership Secretary was appointed. delegates chosen for the Presbyterian Annual in St Andrews Church, Queen’s. A World Day of Prayer talk was noted and a program on “How to be Happy” outlined. A brief memorial for Mrs John Kenney echoed. a dainty lunch followed.
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Missionary Society of Know Parenbyfertan Ciireh
W. al Ghoild
Th B. Bennie
Huessard
Hinton Wis
M's Johnstone
Lowavere
St. Andrew's Church
Quelph
Bennie
Hassard
United Church
Blow
Rumley
Theo
John Kenney
Cooper
Leitch
Lasby
Halton Holstein Breeders Club Has Record Year
The Halton Holstein Breeders annual meeting in Palermo drew about 125 members. President Morley Watson reported strong attendance, healthy finances, and active projects. Fieldmen Win Robinson and Edgar Lyons cited sales totals between fourteen and fifteen thousand dollars. Officers elected: President Morley Watson, First VP A J Mahon, Second VP J C Bell, Sec-Treas V A Lawrence.
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Halton
Palermo
Victor J. Lawrence
Marley Wevtson
Bennett Orchestra
Campbellville
H .D. Brunton
Department of Animal Nutrition
OAC
Guelphe
H. R. Mare
Department of Agricultural Economics
Ottawa
Byron
Jenvey
Holster Pacman
Western
Ontario
Lieeda
Hilton
Morley Watson
Win
Robinson
Edgar Lyons
Messrs
Branson
Hare
A. S Mahan
Morley Watsort
Tansley
A. 3. Mahon
J. C. Bell
Club Hunt Question Sparks Uneasy Talk
A fragment recalls a tense question about hunting with a club and whether members felt fear. The text notes insufficient club members to join the activity.
Juniors Climb Close to First in Group Meet
Milton defeats Oakville 2 1 in overtime as Acton and Milton battle 2 1 in a rugged hockey clash. Kemshead scores twice for Acton and Slosty ties late before overtime drama.
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Milton
Oakville
Miltan
Erin Township Council Sets Salaries and By laws
Erin Township Council adopts By Law No 1 fixing salaries for officials at 3 dollars per sq and 10 cents per mile one way for the council, clerk 400, assessor 150, collector 200, treasurer 400, and jurors 12. By Laws 2 3 4 5 appoint health members treasurer officials borrow funds 30000 and set road expenditure 14000. The township joins Good Roads Association and awards township printing to Erin Advocate for 300.
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Erin
EB. McKinnon
Henry Wheeler
Wm. McKenzie
Edgar Huxsey
Arthur Swackhamer
G W. Chariton
J. FE. Pearen
Board of Health
Jas. McKinnon
Tho
Bryan
J. Lindsay
Dan Gray
Royal Bank
Canadian Surety Company
Good Road's Association
Millbury
Erin Advocate
Hillsburg
Bank of Nova Scotia
Acton
Aa Chartered Accountant
Erin Agricuural Society
Acton Short Courses Reopen After Poor Roads
Interest remains strong at the Acton courses with about one month in session. Special focus this period includes Farm Mechanics and Tractors led by H J Shaw of Hespeler, and Home Economics under Mills Lillian Howell of Dainsville. Students toured Toronto, visiting Goodyear Tire, packing plants, and Parliament Buildings. Betty Wallace announces the annual Home Economics exhibit tea next week.
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Acton
H. J. ‘Shaw
Hespeler
Lillian’ Howell
Exposition and Lecture Announcements in Acton
Moving Pictures of European Countries open at Town Hall on Thursday February 16 with the Devonshire Chapters LO to show. An Exhibit Tea at Paris Hall on Friday January 26 from 2 to 4 30 p m invites all women in Acton. A lecture India at the Crossroads will be delivered at United Church Acton on Friday January 27. Women Missionary Societies from various congregations in Acton cooperate for the event.
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Milton
McDufffe
Acton
Devonshire
Paris
India
United’ Church
Women's Missionary Sociéties
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E. E. Barr
H. Mainprize
Duke of Devonshire
the Lode
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Joe Herzog
Acton Public Utilities
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Arena
Bell Telephone Co
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World
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Acton Pree Library Board
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Kt.brown
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Board of Transport Commissioners
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Toronto
Erin Fant
Joseph Ben=ham
George, Moir
R. J. Kerr
A. D. McBride
John Simpson
F. McCutcheon
Trafalgar
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Annual Meeting of
Knox
Halton Holstein
Cluch
V. A Lawrence
Nassagaweya
N. Cc
Lee
Rockwood
Reid
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Fred
Hamilton
Ross Segsworth
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Emerson’ Ford
Hornby
Adison Wondley
X. T. Brown
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Gookie
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Miltary
Aline
Tarry
Maniot
Osutt
Mit
Kemshead
Sprout
Brash
Bowring
Uth
Jesa Chien
Slosky
Laaremont
Baylias
Jacque and
Saunders
Jack Kemphead
Goy
Jongis
Jim Sprout
Milton Boys
McDuffe
Jack Kemshead
Chuck" Tyler
Wen Slosty
Holmes
Timmy Sprout
Orangeville
Gillespie
Walker
Leach
Baylis
Orangevile
Erin Township
Chartered Accountants
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