Contract Awarded for Main Street Pavement Work
Acton Council awarded the cement sidewalk contract on Main Street from MUL Sirgst to West Bower Avenue to Mr. J Ball on Monday evening. The price is per foot, with removal of old sidewalk material and a watchman during drying. Councillor Gibbons to report on connecting springs at the water supply. River Street to be graded and gravelled. painting at the spring pumphouse and Park structures discussed with no definite action. All councillors present. Reeve F Mel Cutchern presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
West Bower Avenue
Acton Council
J. Ball
Gibbons
McMillan
F. Mel Cutchern
Acton Citizens' Band Concert Delights Park Audience
The Acton Citizens' Band held a Sunday evening concert after church services in the park. Twenty five members attended with several Junior Band debuts. Bert Mason led a varied program and the crowd enjoyed a neighborly tribute to independence with The Star Spangled Banner followed by the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire
Acton
Nenphera
Bert Mason
Gramp
Vacation wins weekly contest as Acton reader prevailing
Last week's Pumile Porm contest named Mrs Howard Masaleb of Acton the winner with the poem Vacation. The rules require entries on a coupon below the poem and submission by 4 30 Saturday. The editor notes growing reader enjoyment and that Mr Coles submitted the first poems, with continued participation hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Masaleb
Acton
Mr. Coles
United Picnic at Edgewood Park Shaped by Summer Fun
Sunday Scow and congregation held annual Edgewood Park picnic under July heat. What follows lists many children by name in age groups, from 4 to 16, competing in races and games such as 100 yard dash and wheelbarrow relay, with teachers and officers noted and aquatic events enjoyed by all.
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The
United Church
Edgewood Park
Jane Eliott
Bernice Dawns
Maurie, Parker
Roya
Freddie Kentner
James Ds
Kenneth Tics
Josephine Boyd
Qienna Parker
Bertha Ingles
Winnie Dawkins
Akina
Ethel Prankim
Leo Lambert
Jamie Lamb
Marjorie Alien
Mabel Harris
Boye
Marian
Nicol Tena Nicol
Teathers
Miss Hennett Chitheapin
Tena Nicol
Wherlb
James Lamb
Leonard
Emery
Parker
Marion Nicol
Bob Lanitette
Marjorie Allen
Mowat
Plonic
Ogden Reports Tuberculosis Control Concept From Toronto Panel
Dr W B Ogden of Toronto announced at the Canadian Medical Association meeting a treatment approach aimed at precluding tuberculosis by identifying latent germ carriers. His report, based on findings from nine colleagues at Toronto Western Hospital, suggests latency indicators allow timely intervention within five years to reduce disease progression.
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W. BE. Ogden
Toronto
Canadia Medical Association
Olland
Tr. Ogden
Toronto Western Hospital
Ogdan
Toronto Team Wins Holiday Ball Game
The Downings defeat Acton 5 to 2 in a festive exhibition at the fairground. Lesurf Russell and Ena pitched for Downing and held Acton scoreless, while Greer, Priet, and Russell led the offense with timely hits across the first, fourth, and fifth innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Lesurf
Ruasell
Ena
Acton
Lambers
Marian
Qiree Ih
Ube
Eichoof
Russell
Qreer
Woods
Jennings
Cater
Dollary
Pagrett
Muir
Priett
Greer
DeVary
Entiry
Ant
Greens
Binute
M Tyler
Nelder
Morton
FC Watgohoune
Tyler
Bus Morton
Lindsay
Fitnless
Dlate
Contracts Awarded for Social Room at Aclan Y M C A
Contracts for completing the new Social Room at Aclan Y M C A have been awarded and work should finish in time for the fall opening. The text notes contractors for wiring walls and ceilings, paneling, beams, flooring, a fireplace, and a new door and wall to improve access, with a dum waterer for kitchen utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aclan Y M.C. A
J Bell
Presen
Nassagaweya Township Council Meeting Notes 1937
Nassagaweya Council met on a Tuesday in 1937 to discuss appeals from the Court of Revision and to appoint a committee to arrange legal defense. They ordered payments for clerical, road, and animal loss expenses and planned painting and repairs for the council chamber. The council adjourned to August 2 at 1 pm or the Reeve’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron “Kitching
Dogn
Stanley Norrish
Walter Eliot
Oy .C
Darby Part Milary
Monara
Vanaickle and Simpson
Bell Telephone Oo of Canada
van Een
Lash
Hindley
Iock Wood
Court of Revision
Rockwood
Consolidating Plant Moves to New Beardmore Facility
Beardmore Co moves cut sole department machinery to the tannery site south of Elgin Street. Warehouse and headquarters shift to the new plant. CNR buildings to be vacated. Cut sole department now operates from new quarters. change nearly complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore Co
Elgin Street
CNR
Induction of Rev George Stephensen at Barrie Hill United Church
Rev George Stephensen was inducted as pastor of the joint charges of Barrie Hill and Speedside at Barrie Hill United Church Eramosa last Friday. The service was led by Rev W Gallagher from Chalmers Church Guelph with sermon by Rev H Merner from Erin. A reception followed as members welcomed the new pastor and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Stephen Aon
Barrie HU
Barrie Hill United Church
Eramosa
W. .Gallagher
Chalmers Church
Quelph
H OL Mermer
Erin
Mr Stephensen
Acton Pupils Score High on Entrance Examinations
The list shows Acton School pupils among thirteen successful entrants to the high school entrance exam. Names include Dorothy Haylias Erma Burrowe Jack Chapyan and many others, with fourteen candidates from Acton and additional nominees from adjacent township schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Haylias
Erma Burrowe
Jack Chapyan
Ion
Reta Cripps
Molly
Lois Dawkins
Mary Raid
Eilean
Wilda Gilbertson
Mabel Harris
Florence Irwin
Jessie
Rwin
Lilla Laing
Frances Lamb
Leonard
Wilda McGlaughialn
Oerald Pargeter
Polly 'Porty
Harry Savaqge
HELEN TAYLOR _ VERNA WEBSTER
Acton
Marjorie Allen
Kenneth
Blow
Kevin Breen
Marie Clayton Herbert Cook
Lucy Denny
Myrtle
Monica Fitzpatr
Margaret Hodggruth Hubble
Lloyd James
Eleanor Jocque
Archie McPhersg
Howard McQueen
John McQueen
Elmer Mainprize
Edima Marzo
Lorne Masales
Lorne Masters
SMFPH
Bel Swackhan
Helen West
Calau Grint
William Holmes
Margaret McPhaerma Wilderspin White
Township
Campbell cattle win big at Manitoba show with multiple prizes
Duncan Campbell of Motat won several prizes at the Manitoba show. With Mystic Prince he took the Short horn toll grand championship and Bellon Princeps was named best Shorthorn female. Campbell gathered five first awards in addition to the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Campbell
Motat
Brandon
Mystic Prince
Bellon Princeps
Campbell
Acton Tops Milton In Tight League Baseball Clash
Acton defeated Milton 7 to 4 as Norm Morton dazzled with a seven inning pitching gem. Morton and Walters sparked the offense with timely hits, and Lindsay added a crucial triple in the seventh to seal the win.
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Norm Morton
Acton
Milton
Sasurdas Morton
Cem
OA Morton
Erie
Toletzka
Morton
Aber Tuadky
Cresents Hoc
D. Clement
Edari
Walters
Lindmy
Clement Media Centre
Brute
Thletzka
Terry
Clément
Ka Lindsay
Toletaea
Janen
Clemente
Bruatz
Sproat
Cronin
Brubo
Lindsay
pAife
Bimeo
Maron
Wal
Clement Ted von Guthrie
Grodider
N. Mortors
Wall
Lindeay
Univision of Line Johnson Leads New Trans Continental Link
Phil Johnson named vice president in charge of operations for a new Trans Canadi line. A. J. Hine gerfard, president, notes Johnson has two years of aeronautical work and has helped organize major American airlines including United Air Lines.
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Phil Johnson
Vic
J. Hinegerfard
Johnson
Aeronautical Developments
United Air Lines
Eramosa council approves 1937 tax rates and village costs
The Eramosa Township council met with full attendance led by Reeve DD Wh Storey to fix 1937 tax rates for the township and police village. Rates lowered by one mil for Rockwood and Eatey Milly, and a policy with AEB Wilken & Co to protect township employees was approved. Unpaid accounts totaling 1,440.23 were approved for payment as council adjourned to August 2 at 7:30 PM.
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Eramosa
Ry Nll
Rock, Wood
Storey
Villagra
Eatey Milly
Rockwood
Oat Mill
Messrs
Lash
Makbey
AEB Wilken & Co
Smith & Little Ditch
Mrsars Gray
Link
St Alban's Picnic at Riverside in Guelph
St Alban's Sunday School held a large picnic at Riverside Park in Guelph with swimming and races for adults and children. Rev P A Sawyer attended as a former pastor. a generous lunch of sandwiches tea and orangeade was served. Winners include Guiszt and Joan Purteper Hewy Hall Boys Daguthy Root and Beatrice Tyggler, and many others in various races.
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St Alban’s
Hiveraide Park
Guelph
P. A. Sawyer
Scouts Conclude Washington Tour With Jamboree Impressions
A letter from Acton Beavers in Washington describes travels from Niagara Falls to the Smithsonian and Arlington. It notes 42 miles by road, camp nights, rain, and a visit to Mount Vernon, Arlington, and the Smithsonian. It highlights diverse uniforms at the Washington Jamboree and Scouts’ hospitality, autograph seeking, and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Manon
Adan
King Barun
Tom Watann
Dirk
Danibonreins Wrasshieadtonts Co
Pare Presa Rendera
Booulmaater
Bola
Alee
Whattington
Boya U
Beouta
Beoutea
Ton Wataon
Jack Vangdonesn
Nabinglin
Milton
BurlingygMn
Niagara
Falla
Tre
Peace Bridge
Huttato
Waalinkten
Mason
Sie
Dirk Vehgqoeren
Tosco Verye
Vernon
Washington
Smithsonian
Inautite and—Museum
Gaoloytea Gardetin
Tom Watson
Eller
Acton Beuuls
Wrahington
Dcl
Fooign Scouta
Scouta
Siam
Mount Vernon
Arlington
Washington Ball Club
Toubink
Teacher Miss Prank Takes Post at Georgetown
Min June Pyagic selected to lead Georgetown school, joining from Halton with four years of experience. She will supervise Junior Fourth Class as the new accompanist, bringing a record of careful instruction and recognized musical honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever Havine
Halton
Rustomt
Peativelp
Mie
Prank
Neway Rates and Hydro Commission Meeting Notes
At Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting on Tuesday evening commissioners discussed equitable cost distribution for taxes. Secretary instructed to pay numerous hydro and supply accounts while notes on new transformers and roof re-coating were reported. Delegates reviewed Hydra Convention and Queenston plant privileges as part of an informative program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Public
Uuil
C. Uwansch
Roety P. McCutcheon
Chudaman
Wi “Kerr
Menat. Beardmore
He Waroholmen
Hydro Commission_of
Ontario
Young Street
Delewites
Niagara
Queenston
Scout Mothers Club Picnic Hosts Park Event
The Scout Mothers' Club held a park picnic with races and sports. Winners included Laura Hall and Bruce, Jack Kentner, Dorothy Pootitt, and Harold Taam among others, amid a festive gathering led by Mrs Annie Somerville and Miss Hall.
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Olotheapin- Raace
Stre -Holtinger
Lats
Annie Gsomerville
Mfrs
Nyhor
John McHugh
Jark Kentner
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United
Edgewood
Pat Downing
Downings
Rhe Downing
Nassagaweya Court
Othee Township
Trim
Igh Bool
Action Centre
Ites Eo Igh School
A. Co
Ame
Campbell Cattle
Georgetown
Waterhouse
Ling
Waterhoues
Guihrye
Erasmosa
Riverside
Guiszt
Joan Purteper, Hewy Hall
Toto
Harold Carnieryint
Bonnie Telfer
Qari
Ty It
George Tayladge
Melvin’ Hall
Joe Tylor
McHugh
Gheuhye Sapean
Alice _ Taylor
Bo Taylor
Simpson
Harry Waterhouse
Mrs. Simpson
Barbara Taylor
Alice Taylor
Pyten Angen
Mary Muara
Avatuon
Jack VanGoozen
Neway
Newformers
Hydro Department Corporation
Het
P.O
Ilower
Peyanetlen Noard
Canadian
Gendéral Electric Co
Yupplienpnadian Mill Supply Co
Wipe
McDonald Rivetric, Ltd
Aaa Cannding Lins Materialia Ltd
Aaa Cannding Lins Materialia Ltd. ‘ Plies
Th. Kearney
Gary Hrattat
Chas
Wilson
F. McCutchton
Matthews
Canmiian Brass Co
Hydro
Apring
Scout Mothers’ Club
Acton Park
Dingle
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