United Sunday School Picnic and Community Notes
The article details the annual United Church Sunday School picnic at Huttonville Park, a church parade for Acton WO.L. 467, a farmers picnic in Stanley with a three-game baseball tournament, and the reunion of missing Rockwood man Fred Tilley located in Hamburg. It also covers a motor drive by teachers to Erin Stanley Park, Provincial Constable Fewtrell’s transfer, the 50th anniversary of the United Church in Acton, Dominion Day commemorations, last week’s thunderstorms, and a recognition event for Rev. T. Albert Moore in Toronto.
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United Sunday School
The
United Church
Huttonville Park
Stanley
Rockwood
Mysthey
Fred Tilley
John Alton
Hamburg
Alton
Hhe
Schoela
Erin
Stanley Park
Craig
Misa Craig
Fewtrell
Halton
Peel
Cobourg
Durham
Northumberland
Oicer Cousana
Cornwall
Acton
Ives
New York
Wesley Buthtings
Toronto
Tuesay Evening
T. Albert Moore
Evangel
United Church of Canada
de. Moores
Favouble Contract With C. N. Railway
The Thetford council held a regular session chaired by Reeve Mason. The Finance Committee's thirteenth report urged payment of multiple accounts including labor gravel and printing. The council approved the report and discussed cemetery work, public lavatories, a fountain top, a second gasoline pump, water arrears, and by laws on stop signs. A tender call for gravel and sidewalk repairs was authorized. The CN Railway water agreement was signed on favorable terms.
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Mason
Holmes
Thetford. T Finance Committee
Reid
Wiex
Mclsane
Beardmore & Co
Department of Highways
Mill Street
Fire Underwriters’ Association
Women’s Institute
L. E Atkinson
McDonald
Japan
Muoh
Town plans widen telephone exchange radius and park improvements
A committee reports on expanding the telephone exchange radius and urges immediate action. A data form on Acton’s factory location advantages is to be filled in and returned to J. Raymond, Canadian Nation Railways Industries Commissioner. The Chamber of Commerce names R. M. McDonald and Alex McDonald to push park improvements at Prospect Park, favoring Belpond and nearby properties for a beauty spot with separate athletic and show ground areas.
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Tate
Caraly U
Acton
Bar
J. Raymond
Canadian Nation’ Railways
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
R. M. McDonald
Alex. McDonald
Mt. Prospect Park
Belpond
Btorey
Bower Avenue
Halton County Roads and Trucking Issues Raise Dust Concerns
A faded notice describes road repair work in Halton County affecting battened routes and gravel pits. It notes trucking activity and local approvals with references to a town survey and upcoming projects.
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E- Hayes
Maislear
Vanene Roy
Seven Boys Convicted in Juvenile Theft Case
In a Juvenile Court hearing before Magistrate Méare, seven boys pled guilty to thefts including cash, food, and flour damage totaling $15.67. Each boy must repay stolen amounts, with four to eight lashes by a parent, under police supervision, and all pledges to attend Sunday School for a year.
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Méare
Inds
Ithenat
B&t
McPherson
Ind
Sgnds
Acton
Police Court News From Port Hope and Surrounding Areas
Inspector Goodrich and Constable Cousans found seven cases of Gooderham and Worts whiskey in a hay loft at Shuter Haskill on Lake Shore Road four miles west of Port Hope. The shipment likely washed ashore from a rum run from Toronto to Cuba and Mexico. Clifford McTavish of Toronto pleaded guilty to fishing violations at Acton. fined five dollars and costs. Patrick Fitzpatrick of Credit Falls faced a Brampton court over mislabelled liquor bottles. convicted with a minimum fine of two hundred dollars and costs.
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Goodrich
Cousans
Shuter- Haskill
Lake Shore Road
Port Hope
Gooderham & Worts
Lake, Ontario
Haskell
Toronto
Cuba
Mexico
Clifford McTavish
Magistrie Moore
Town Hall
Acton
Grand River
Dennis
Fitzpatrick
Credit Forks
Reevely
Court House
Brampton
Mooré
Patrick Ei
Coats
Murphy
R. McKeown
Orangeville
Prospect Park improvements discussed by community groups
A meeting Friday evening at Prospect Park brought representatives from the Women s Institute Acton Citizens Band Council Duke of Devonshire Chapter I C D E Lakeside Chapter I O D E Chamber of Commerce Baseball Club and Actor Fair to discuss park improvements. Mr Parker presided as president with officers named for an executive committee to oversee the work including seating band stand access and a motor ramp. The Organizing committee Reeves Maxon chairman R McDonald and RJ Kerr will report back next meeting titled Unite to be held Friday evening.
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Prospect Park
Women's Institute
Acton
Citizens' Band
Council
eDect Park
Dark
Knox Avennee
Ag Tallown
Chae. Parker
Mic
Ae Dobbie
Retary
Gto
Flta Renwurer
Mra. V. B
Rumley
Cansitips
Reeve
Maxon
R. McDonald
RJ. Kerr
Meighen Sworn In After King Resigns Amid Customs Inquiry
The King Government resigned following a Customs Committee dispute. Prime Minister Meighen met the Governor-General and was sworn in as premier as Ottawa faced ongoing partisan maneuvering. The report’s amendment passed 119 to 107, with Liberals and Conservatives divided and fireworks anticipated as the session continued.
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King
Ike
Reina
Alock
Howas
Meighen
Government House
Parliament
Ottawa
Conservatives Continue To Play Politics To Atttain
Lkely
Dartles
Tennis Exhibition and Close Games at Local Clubs
On Saturday June 26 High Park Tennis Club visited Acton Tennis Club for a friendly tournament. Weather felt like October despite June as crowds enjoyed twelve High Park players and strong performances led by Ernie Brown and Ed Pyne. The High Park team led 8 to 6 after matches with praise for Pate Reid and Miss Brown of Toronto. Evening entertainment at Beverley House followed as Acton Indies hosted Guelph in the Western Ontario Tennis League. A mixed doubles local tournament crowned Helen McDoraidld and Eugene McPherson winners with Beandmore entertaining guests at Beverley House.
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High Park Tennis Club
Acton Tennis Club
High Park Club
Acton
Ernie Brown
Bond
Ed Pyne
Pate Reid
P. Cronk
Acton Tennis Section
BeverJey
Acton Indies
Guelph
Acton Athletic Association
Helen’ McDoraidld
Eugene McPherson
Mir
W.—G. Beatty
Clara Santa
G. T. Beandmore
Beverley House
Presentation to Miss Gardiner Retires Acton Staff
Former Acton School teacher Miss Elsie Gardiner was honored at a farewell gathering hosted by Mrs. H. S. Wilton. Adale Hurst delivered a handwritten address and La Verne Smith presented a pyrex plate as a token of affection. The group shared poems, music, and a light lunch, marking her departure before marriage.
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Miss. Gardiner
Little la Verne Smith
Misa
Gardiner
Afra
Wallace Lasby
Mra
J B
Land Gamex
Canadian farmers optimistic about big crop despite uneven rainfall
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta indicate a generally encouraging outlook for a large crop this year. Recent rains have supplied needed moisture though conditions vary by region. Farmers say wheat supplies are improving and hopes remain high despite some uneven conditions.
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Pralyij
Provincié
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Indiogte
Social and Personal Notes From Acton and Nearby
Toronto visitors and local residents figure in this round of social notes. Names include Mr. Austin Reid Ms Emmi Robifiabn and Miss Doris Areddock with several other Toronto Preston and Brampton connections. Family visits travel to Hamilton Owen Sound Niagara Falls and Vancouver mark the social scene along with school holidays and local lectures.
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Jack Pickett
Hainton
John Harvey
Doris /Areddock
Brampton
Ax—Gane
Weat ‘Baikeach
Florida
A . Mgusta
Gloya
Forbes
Rudolph
Hamiltton
Mathezon
Oueney
Moore
NeHie Ei Hail Os
Dufferin
Milton
Edward, Gowdy
Buffalo
Calera
Min. U. Picket
Misg Pickett
Lnonville
Yonn
And
Murs
Brown
Sabra Nelsom
J. M. Femley
Toronto
Arthur
John, Currie
Bley
Emeline
Minss Harmen
Alex, Campbell
A.C. Currie
Charles Quantic
Vancouver
B. C
FE. Caldwell
Richmond Hill
Acton
Wm. Buckingham
Collingwood
D. McKinnon
Guelph
D. HL Young
Robert Watson
Niagera Falls
Alsterz
Perryman
Chas
Wilson
Acton Hydro Commission
Bigwin Inn
Lake of Bays
Marin Beardmore
Jin
Airs’ Holmes
Heaven
Gordon
MacKay
R. Hu Wans
Trough
Wannetta Smith
Bre
Rey
Department of Evangelism and Social Service
The
United Church
D. H. Young
Grey
Bruce
Millmar
Bruce County
H. Bankd
Mias
Dorothy
Saskatoon
England
Minnedosa
Liverpool
New Bridge Project Details From East Week Tender Meeting
Record shows East Week in the Tender meeting approving work on a new bridge in Nassagaweya. Items listed include stone crushing, snow shovel work, hauling, grading, and express service with several contractors and amounts recorded.
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Nessagaweya
Inglis
Stoward
W. Hartis
A. McIntyre
McIntyre
Barris
Realry
Alex
Near
Haxcia
Atiine
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Hsene
Smarrow
Roy
Ce Service
Story Glove Co
Parry
THAM
Church’ Street
H. L. Retchie
Requesing
Geavel
Elon
Ti Waterworks
Acti
Yngra
Ander
Il Dane
Gwonderland
Tha Fox
Fuji Sik
Georgette
Aurant
Wea
M. Edwar
Ocjtuckey
the Clyde
MILL
Paris
Eureka
Mons
Hrdwat
Thealore Roosevelt
Emerton
Acton Tanning Company
Emerson
N.Y
Roosevelt
Teddy
Thomas Elletts
Bsardmore Farm
W. Bracken
James Sprowl
Elato Storey
Nazsaga- Weyd
Somme
C. N. Railway
A. H. Ritchle
Jabor On
Airecas
Char
J. Hiprilene
R. J. Wallace
Gravel
Ross Barber
A. H. Bishop
H. Bishop
aAcron
Fryer
Tabor
Dow ‘Greater Co
Bymon
John Gibbons
Symon
Shureday
Police Court News
W. Fib
Baquesing
Wag Aerkée
Chief Jackson
Tion
Miss Gardiner
Acton School
Qood
Austin Reid
Mr. Morris -Starkman
Eagle
Preston
Rot. Kerr
Suniay
Robert Stewart
St. Catharined
Prightman
Welson
Emmi
Robifiabn
Sheenover
Ambroze McCann
Pneumonion
Nassagaweya
W. King
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