Walton County Council Elects John Irving Halton Warden
In Milton Ontario the inaugural Walton County Council meeting named John Irving Warden for 1937 after nominations from Currie Gilbert and McNiven. New members Gordon McCutcheon Davis and Kerns joined. Standing Committees include Finance Education Printing and County Buildings with members named. The council adjourned to await the Striking Committee report and then reconvened to set committee assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
Victor Hall
Norman Gilbert
Esquesing
George Currie
N. A. Robinson
Nassagaweya
George Gordon
Oakville
Hewson
John E. Byers
Burlington
A. A. Allen
John Blair
Georgetown
George Davis
Milton
John Irving
Acton
F. J. McCutcheon
Nelson
Reeve
John McNiven
Seane Kerns
Messrs
Gordon
McCutcheon
Davis
Kerns
Jas
L. Hewson
Gilbert
Allen
Currie
MecNiven
Victor Wall
Mr. Currie
Wewson
Hall
Mr. Irving
Irving
Munro
Court House
McNiven
Vewson
Allan
Blair
Byers
Robinson
Dyers
Riot at Guelph Reformatory Leaves $100,000 Damage
Seven hundred inmates at the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph staged a Sunday riot that damaged the recreation room chapel and kitchen, with plumbing and windows ruined. Provincial police and guards quelled the disturbance by nightfall and a judicial inquiry is planned. Guards remain armed and leaders are separated in steel cells as repairs begin. Com plaint over food quality and rules at Christus cited as riot trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
Nin
Christus
Acton Council Approves Shoe Factory Settlement Terms
Acton Council in fortnightly session approves Wingace Committee accounts totaling 731.64 and accepts Venetson Co. agreement on the shoe factory building eliminating future obligations while leaving sprinkler and other equipment. Debate over rents tax arrears and street light improvements continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Councelllore A. Mason
Thos, Gibbons
E. Jones
J. E. McMillan
Reeve
McCutcheon
Wingace Committee
Arena Highting
Yell Telephone Co
Acton Fury Parss
B. Chelmers
McBain
C. N. RW
Arena
C.C.D
E. J. Wassard
J. A. McNuven
W.R. E. Wall
Blair
The
Venetson Co
Hewetson Co
Nellis
MU Street
Cameron Street
MacRae
Literary Society
At Home Council
Jones
Main Street
Dublin Institute Social Night Draws Townshippers
The Dublin Women's Institute hosted an annual social night at Dublin School with over a hundred attendees. Progress euchre winners were Mrs. Roberts and Miss Bora Saye gentie men Mr. Ro Somerville and Mr. Melvin Storey. A lunch was served by the Specter Committee. prizes were awarded by the School Board and community officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Dublin
Leidies
Roberts
Bora Saye Gentie
Ro Somerville
Melvin Storey
Specter
Way McIntyre
Dublin School Board
Juniors Defeat Georgetown 5 to 3 in Ice Hockey Thriller
Acton juniors edged Georgetown 5 to 3 after a rough but largely even game. Sandy Sanderson opened scoring for Acton while Steve Gibbons and Jimmie Sproat added goals. Georgetown rallied with two penalties and a late push, but Acton held on for the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Acton
Sandy’ Sanderson
BayHss
Wheeler
Steve” Gibbons
Sproat
Marshall
Jimmie
Burrows
Wocds
Acton Nels
Pay
Malone
Davies
Sanderson
Tyler
Sammy” Jacque
Chuck
Gibbons
Jacque
Riddell
Aon Woods
Holmes
Sonny” Stockford
Knox Church Annual Meeting Confirms Well Run Year
The Knox Church annual meeting was held amid poor attendance due to weather. All departments reported a strong year and finances remained good. A resolution wished Dr G Arnold a swift return to health as he had long given the Managers’ Report. New Howard managers named W B Rumsey C M Hansen F L Wright Co L Kirkness Ed Ryder Geo Smith. A post meeting lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
G. Arnold
Howard
Wv. B. Rumsey
C. M. Hansen
F. L. Wright
Co. L. Kirkness
Ed. Ryder
Geo. Smith
District Scouting Leader Appointed in Haltayy County
Provincial headquarters denounces the appointment of George EB Elliott of Milton as Haltayy County District Commissioner. Elliott, a Milton barrister and former mayor, has long linked with Scout activities and sits on the Group Committee and Provincial Executive since April 192?. local Scouters know him well and expect capable leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts Association
George EB. Elliott
Milton
Haltayy
Miikliott
Uke County
Oldest in Canada Mardiros Atolan Turns Growing Teeth
Mardiros Atolan of Hamilton Ontario officially proclaimed oldest man in Canada at 110 years old as he cuts his third set of teeth. Government records in the United States and Turkey support the claim while he receives a pension from the Hamilton old-age bureau. He credits life to a simple creed I like to live Im happy with smoking and coffee noted as ongoing habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mardiros ‘Atolan
Hamilton
Ort
Vis Nage
United States
Acton School Board selects J M McDonald as chairman
The initial Acton School Board meeting names J M McDonald chairman for 1937 after an uncontested vote. Trustees present vow allegiance to King George VI, high school inspector A J Husband commends staff, homework urged, and library rebinding noted. Board approves YMCA gym rental for three months and monthly meetings first Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton SchoolWoard
McDonald
A. J. Husband
W. K. Graham
F. S. Blow
P. W. Pearen
HU. I G. Fraser
YMCA
Oatario Bookbinders
Kitchener
PL. W. Perren
E. J. Hansard
M. Hendry Co. Ltd
Knox Presbyt wn Women's Missionary Society Meets at Manse
The January meeting of Knox Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society was held at the manse on Thursday afternoon. Members shared scripture and prayers, arranged plans for World Day of Prayer to be held in the church chess room, and a dainty lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presidte
Acton Fair Elects 1937 Officers Amid Strong Attendance
The Acton Fair annual meeting elected G A Dills as President for 1937 with Jas Mann and J J Stewart as officers. Auditors praised past year with receipts totaling 2710.17 dollars and prize money at 1308.04 dollars. Plans include poultry courses and county seed fair support. Wright lauded for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Messrs
A. T. Brown
E. Beswick
JL. Wright
Chairnen
J EL Whitelock
G. W. Murray
G. A. Duls
Jas. Mann
J. J. Stewart
Directare
W. Kk. Graham
L. O. Johnston
J. BE. Pearen
J. M. McDonald
D. McDougall
George Somerville
R. L. Davidson
M. Sy
Acton Fuatr
Murray
F. L. Wright
Mastrs. G. A. Dills
Jas. A. Mann
R. J. Kerr
Fll
Wright
Toronto
United Church W M S Holds First Meeting of Year
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs G A Dills home last Thursday. Mrs Barberee led devotions and introduced the new president Mrs Bert Mowat who presided. Reports from Secretaries, plans for W M S Sunday, and invitations from the Baptist Auxiliary were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
G. A. Dills
Barberee
F. Kennedy
A. McDonald
Baptist Auxiliary
Murra
Mowat
Morrow
Rev. Johnston
J. R. Kennedy
S.J. Reks
Wells
A. C. Brown
Spedght
Mira Ds
W. Cleave
Acton Defeats Georgetown 4 1 in Hockey Tilt at Home
Acton tops Georgetown 4 to 1 as Greer stops most Georgetown plays. Moore and Crighton score for Acton with Lindsay assisting. Georgetown’s Malone repels many shots but cannot finish. Penalties favored Acton 3 1 as the locals pull away late in the second period and into the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Greer
Moore
W. Richardson
Lindsay
Yost
Crighton
Ilene
Richardson
Aeton
Walters
Malone
Eward
Anthony
Marzo
Terry
Penaltes
Faard
Kentner
Kemmner
Tatehte
Evard
Mirone
Goorpretown
Duncan
Mooney
Duigk Bone
Ward
Spe
Erin Township Council Holds First Meeting in 1937
The newly elected Erin Township Council met January 11 1937 at Willaburg. By laws set council pay salaries officials and expenditures with borrowing authorized. Appointments include J E Pearen Health Board member and Dr E C A Reynolds medical officer. Council adjourned to February 15 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township of
Erin
John McFee
Nell E. McKinnon
Dan A. McDougall
Henry Wheeler
Wm. McKenzie
Willaburg
Thos. Gray
Mscensor
J. E. Pearen
Board of Health
Jas, McKinnon
Geo
Bryan
Archie S. McEnery
Daniel Gray
George C. Burt
Roy McConnell
Royal Bank
E. C. A. Reynolds
Canada Surety Company
Marshall
Ralph C. Done
Guelph
Erin Township
Ontari Good Roads Association
Erin Advocate
Erin Agricultural Society
A. G. Parry
Tod
Ees
Hilsburg
Won Beautiful Blanket at T O D E Social
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter held a social evening at Logloh Hall with bridge prizes going to Dr. P. L. W. Pearen W. E. Middleton Mire A. J. Buchanan and W. B. Rumsey The wool blanket donated by Mrs. Myson was won by Mrs. Overlind Proceeds aid the order while dancing and refreshments added to the evening despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Logloh Hall
PL W.W. Pearen
W. EL Middleton
Mire
A. J. Buchanan
W. B. Rumsey
Overlind
Social Evening at United Church February Event
A social evening is planned at the United Church on February 4 with croknote, program, and refreshments. Admission details are provided in the notice.
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United Church
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John Irving Halton
Streetsville
County Council
Walton County
Guelph Reformatory
Aton Council
Dublin Institute Social Night
Orangeville
Knox Annual Meeting
FINA
Bruno
Graham
Pearen
Buchanan
McDonald Ana
Blow
G A. Dills
Paper Town Boys
Royal City
Red Gemmell
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