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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

5

People and Visits Span Hamilton Week in Brief

Biv and Moms Sweckhamer touring Hamilton this week. Gordon Cooper back from Toronto for the weekend. W J Gould visiting friends in BuWelell. P D Dawking home from Penstang for the weekend. Doris Maddock of Toronto visiting Acton relatives. Earl Cooper from Lanter Lake at his parents’ home. Harold Swackhamer family hosting. Arthur and Miles Moore family guests from Edmonton. W H Reid and others guests at W J Reid home. Murray and Chester families visit Erin and Alton relatives.

Mr. and Mirs Earl Cooper Lanter Lake Harold Swackhamer Babe Hamilton Arthur Swackhamer Arthur Moore James Moore Edmonton, Alta Miles Clara F. Moore

Halton Holstein Breeders appoints new feldman in Milton

At the Halton Holstein Breeders executive meeting in Milton on Saturday last Wm. Robinson of Hornby was named feldman of the Association replacing P. G. Lesila who resigned. A committee including Wem. Robinson Frank Slark Johnston Needlands Addison Woodley and J. E. Whitelock will select the County Herd for the O. N. E. Plans were also made for the annual banquet hosted by Willie in Milton late March.

Halton Milton Wm. Robinson Hornby Feldman Association P. G.lesila Wem. Robinson Frank Slark Johnston Needlands Addison Woodley J. EB. Whitelock O.N.E Willie

Shoe Factory Sold and Town Council Actions

The council approved by law signs and auditors for 1938, appointed Gray Tesky Hill of Toronto with salaries from 175 to 435, and balanced accounts. It discussed snow removal, relief labor, and youth factory cleanup with Mason and R M McDonald supervising. Tenders were invited for electric wiring of the shoe factory building.

Gray, Tesky & Hill Toronto Acton Aecend H. L McDonald Arena Insurance Wm. Norton Mitton Relief Board Mason R. M. McDonald

Appointments To Oakville Geox Burlington High School Boards

The minutes show J B L Grout appointed to Oakville High School Board for 1938 1940 and C V Dayfoot to Geox town High School Board for 1938 1940. H C Shepherd named to Burlington High School Board for 1938 1940. Standing committees named: Finance Irving Hall Allan Robin. Education Robinson Gordon Blair Davis. Printing McCutcheon Kerns Gilbert. County Buildings Allan McNiven Irving McCutcheon. Special Communications McNiven Byers Gilbert Gordon Hospitale Byers Kerns Davis BilSir. Railways Legislation and Agriculture Gordon Kerns Gilbert Blair Wilson.

Byers Irving J. B. L. Grout Oakville Davis Gordon C. V. Dayfoot Geox*town McNiven Kerns Hospitale Bilsir Gilbert Blair Wilson

Canadians Attending World Radio Congress in Cairn

Dr. Augustin Frigon of Montreal Assistant General Manager of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will be among Canadians at the World Radio Congress held in Cairn Egypt. He is pictured before departing on a world cruise aboard the Empress of Britain.

Cairn Egypt Augustin Frigon Montreal Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Dr. Frigon

Recognition of 25 Years as the WMS Treasurer

The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs. C. C. Speighton's home with President Mrs. B. Mowat in charge. The 25 year Treasurers honor noted Mrs. Speight’s punctual, accurate reports and faithful service, electing a new officer and presenting an electric alarm clock as a token of appreciation. Rev E Morrow led prayers and the gathering included a social close.

Woman‘s Missionary Society of the United Church C. C. Speighton B. Mowat School of Leaders F. Kennedy E. Morrow D. Taylor W. J. Beatty Solo C. Speight KE. M. Morrow R. L Johnston Speight Ann Mowat Sadie Switzer Acton Mra de ME Morrow

Acton Wins Two and Loses to Waterloo Hockey Card

Acton defeated Guelph 6 to 1 in a clean game with one period of low scoring and strong team play. Later Acton beat Preston 6 to 2 as they dominated the first two periods before a slower finale.

Acton Waterloo Guelph Royal City Maple Leafs Pelibaum Quelph Ridley K. Gemmell Kaiser Norm Morton Gemmell Pellbaum Reat Terry Brill Greer Enns Pipher Moonry N. Morton Rudy Emvns Morton Eli. I. Mara Marzo Bus Morton Gibbons L- Marzo Roberton L. Gemmell Aon Walters L Mars Mooney Kentner Robertson B. Morton E. Marao Couling Kelly McPadden Kateer Shirk R. Felbvaum Kitchener Preaton Lange Ablendia Los Walker Cincura Arble Sebring Marno Relat Moonsy Preston Fils Praton E. Marso Clucula Hus Morton Turry Aasiat Wallora Loy Goad S. Maran Cracula Homesters Tait Jénack Arcie Waltera Koniner Knack Faaler Bus I. Marso Archie Titk Smith Dobruski Hilla Resist Deants I. Marzo Albie Felibaum

Waterloo and Guelph Scoreboard Fragments

Fragmented OCR sports table shows teams Waterloo Acton Prenton Galt and Guelph with partial scores and numbers. The data appears as lines like Waterloo 9 9 0 058 and Guelph 10 0 9 125 62, indicating a standings or results snippet with inconsistent formatting.

Pwlt Pr Agt Pu Waterloo Acton Prenton E Guelph

Intermediate. GAMES THIS WEEK

Schedule lists Priday Galt at Acton and Preston at Waterloo. Monday Acton at Preston and Guelph at Galt. Wednesday Quelph at Acton and Preston EY Waterton.

Galt Acton Preston Waterloo Guelph Quelph Waterton

Riddle About A Short Word And A Distant Friend

A puzzle riddle about letters appearing in words like leaf onion orange go and a pun on distance from end. The answer is a short word that fits the clues and forms a distant friend reference.

United Ladies' Aid Social At Mrs Symon Home

The Ladies' Aid Society of the United Church held a social afternoon at Mrs Symon's home on Tuesday. Members donated articles for an upcoming bazaar while Mrs J R Kennedy and Mrs Beatty performed a duet The Old Rugged Cross. Lunch was served by the Executive Committee to all attendees.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Church Symon J. R. Kennedy Beatty Old Rugged Cross al Prenet

Two Targeted Snipers Rise in NHL Title Chase

In the NHL race this season two standout scorers emerge from east and west. Dave Drigner from Calgary powers the New York Americans with high goal totals for the past two seasons. Gordon Drillon also features prominently as a premier scorer.

National Hockey League Caggis Dave @drnner Calgary New York Americans Gordon Drillon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Biv Moms Sweckhamer Gordon Cooper W. J. Gould BuWelell Mr. P Dawking Mise Dorie Maddock W. H. Reid Mr. McParlane Mir Gordon Reid Mira Nora Doris Matson Jess Ward Mtr W. J. Reid Edward Murray Erin Chester Murray Alton Fred Denny George Wallace Clothes Yonge St Oppéeite Ryrio Birks Trene Dunne Randolph Scott Dorothy Lamour Sports On Ice Tina Tim Tyler Yesday E. P. Head ST. George's Square J. L. Hewson Mr. Currie Pinance Irving, Hall, Allan, Robin Robinson McCutcheon Allan, McNiven, Irving, McCutcheon Radio Congress W.M.S. Treas C. C. Speight Preston Beteo Ube THE United Ladies’ Aid Pallant’s Shoe Store Lovell Bros Silverdright Almon Hamburg Duff’s Acton Stores Gordon Drbillon Dave Schrings
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