Acton School Board Honors Retiring Principal Miss Bennett
Acton Public School Board awarded Miss M Z Bennett a walnut desk and chair as a retirement memento. The meeting featured a formal address praising her service and guidance, with signatures from board members and press representatives on a purple suede–bound dedication.
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Acton
Acton School Board
M. Z. Bennett
Acton School
Miss Bennett
J.M. McDonald
Bennett
Acton Public School
R. M. McDonald
McDonald
Deak
Acton Scouts Begin Ten-Day Barrie Camp
Acton Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster G. W. Mason with an assistant left Monday morning for a ten day camp at Barrie Scout Camp Geor gian Bay near Wymblewood Beach. About 120 boys are on site on a new location secured this year by Barrie Scouts with a doctor present and reliable supply arrangements.
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Acton
Barrie
G. W. Mason
Bright
Carly
Wymblewood Beach
Georgian Bay
A. Mason
W. J. Beatty
Joe Chalmers
Acton Cornel
Reeve
McCubhean
Acton Agricultural Society Prepares for Fair
Directors met to appoint judges and finalize details for the prize list. The board mourned Basil Johnston, asking the secretary to send sympathy to his family and arrange term details for his son Elwood. Officials reported good progress across departments and strong crop prospects for a large Michigan exhibit.
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Acton Agricultural Society
Whso
Basil Johnston
Johnston
Elwood
Fuir
Unis
Michi Wre
Maire Acton
Miss Hunt Resigns Directress Role at Local School
Miss T. EF Hunt, director of music at the school, resigns after accepting a new engagement in Acton and Windsor. Her tenure saw notable pupil success in music and festival awards, plus two CFRB broadcasts. The board accepted the resignation. a meeting on the 20th will consider painting tenders.
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Geacrufly
Tpl Hunt
Acton
Windsor
Miss Hunt
M. R. Moore
CFRB
The
Car Stolen From Highway Garage Saturday Morning
A car owned by W M Clayton, manager of the Bank of Montreal, was stolen from the Highway Garage on Main Street early Saturday. Entry was gained by forcing a rear window and the front door. The thief left only race remnants from the register. Hamilton police later located the vehicle parked on a residential street and returned it to Clayton. The car had been driven about 100 miles.
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A. McIsaac
Main Street
W.M. Clayton
Bank of Montreal
McPherson
Hamilton
Clayton
Acton Town Hall Opens in England Provides Civic Space
A booklet from Acton England details the new Town Hall opened by Lord Richdale. It notes 1000 seat auditorium, 73 miles of roads, 10 500 taxed properties, 850 000 council income for 1939, 170 000 public baths attendances, 14 000 library borrowers, seven fire engines, and 30 firemen quarters. Acton Canada congratulates Acton England on the fine building.
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Reeve FP. McCutcheon
R. W. Birkett
Acton
England
Lord Richdale
O.B
Middlesex
Unis City
Canada
Tressurer
Esquesing Council Grants Rural Line Reconditioning Permission
At the July Esquesing Township Council meeting appointed officials reviewed finances and road expenditures. Council granted Bell Telephone Co permission to recondition a rural line under Road Superintendent supervision per By-law No 876. The session adjourned to August 14 at 7:30 PM or call of the reeve.
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Counes
Trafalgar Township
Jenkins & Hardy
W. A. Wilson
E. Harrop
Department of Health of Ontario
Easu Ooliecress
Seresses Aenssanyene
Wilbert Cain
Kenneth Norton
Toronto Hospital
L. J. Norton
Genesi
I. M. Bennett
W. Allan
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Acton Free Press
Board of Hydro Commissioners
Georgetown
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Brampton
Bell Telephone Co
Municipal World
Ontario
Bennett
Georgetown Lumber ‘Co
Harrop
Virginia George Exchange Sparks Sharply Personal Retort
A tense exchange features Virginia George remarking that health preys on weak spots, followed by a retort about frequent headaches from Priend Gweedy. The dialogue shows a caustic, personal clash.
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Virginia
George
Dearie
Man Lifts Car to Free Family After Collision
Dan Smith a 46 year old ex farmer lifted an overturned car and freed three children and their father pinned beneath. Joseph Harris 99 drove a car into the truck causing the crash near Campbellville last Wednesday. Margaret Harris age 10 received a concussion and facial and body cuts. Smith said he acted without thought, just grabbing the car and lifting.
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Tuat
Dan Smith
Iilbride
Ontario
Kulbride Farmex
Joseph Harris
Campbellville
Diniti
Margaret Harris
Ila
Acton Citizens' Band Set for Sunday Park Concert
Acton Citizens' Band will give another summer concert in Acton Park on Sunday afternoon at 3 00 pm. The band under Bandmaster Mendham will perform a varied program for listeners to enjoy the facilities of Acton Park.
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Acton Park
Acton
Car Demolition on Highway Leaves Two Uninjured
On No 7 Highway west of Brampton Guelph resident S Trethewy and a male passenger escaped unharmed after a dramatic crash when a front tire blew out sending the car into a ditch and into a tree. A nurse provided first aid and Traffic Officer Hert Howell investigated.
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S. Trethewy
Guelph
No. 7
Brampton
Trethewy
Guway
Halton League imports Contght debated by Oakville sub committee
Oakville 0.8.4 Sub Committee meets tonight to decide the Halton Baseball League dispute. Acton desires imports to bolster its team, while locals prefer an all home lineup even with possible defeats. transfers include Milton, Caledonia, and Georgetown players, with teams like Oaskville and Hamilton involved.
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Oakville
Halton
Acton
Lamb
Ino
Acton Publ
Togal
Chubs
Milton
Imbert
Exch
tam“Oaskville
Hamilton
Caledonia
Georgetown
Toronto
Langue
Oatville
Milton Ve Acton
Coene
Milton Defeats Acton for First Rue 1 E
Milton defeats Acton 8 to 4 in a nine inning baseball game. Caledunia pitcher Simns allowed five Acton hits as Milton capitalized on Acton errors and timely scoring. Cripps and Clement led Acton with scattered hits while Milton's defense forced multiple misplays.
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Milton
Acton
Caledunia
Cripps
Dyvierrubie
Ald Millan
Actonites
Nelding
Siinn
Guthrie
N. Morton
Clement
Heary
N Morton
Houston Ciassed
Nelder
Toletzkys
Moun
Lamb
Waterhouse
Foonlt
Simms
Rune
Naylor
R. Brush
B. Brush
Patterson
Waterbourne
Bus Morton
Mooney
Bus
Brush
W. Clement
Houston
Toletzke
N.' Morton
Footitt
J. Brush
C Guthrie
Pattersson
B. Morton
RL Brush
Toletzka
Acton Council Receives Park Booth and By-law Updates
Acton council approves opening a park booth for Heardmore and Caplopie turistas with a social, lunch, and music. Meetings discuss underground telephones on Mill Street, by-law to close sections of Blyin and Guelph Streets, and an August Civic Holiday proclamation.
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Mill Street
Acton
Beardmore & Co
Jase
Caunel
Blyin Street
Guelph Street
Pecaimiui
Oldest Man at Eccles Mullin Meet Receives Prize
Mr John Brown named oldest man at the Eccles-Mullin meet held at the Venue Of Me and Mrs David Kaecler in Holsten with about 100 attendees. Winners included Mr George Pleas and Mr Jobo dirown. Officers elected: President Frank Beclea, Vice Presidents Arthur Kevlen and Jobin Ball, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Cee Koeler.
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John Brown
Eccles-Mullin
David Kaecler
Hholsten
Jobo Dirown
Acton
George Pleas
Mo Lew Shanthcs
Sain Diawn
Winnape
Mer
Frank Beclea
Arthur Kevlen
Jobin Ball
Koeler
Atlin Beelen
Nassagaweya Teacher Honored by Presentation
At the Nassagaweya school presentation largely attended by current and former pupils, Miss Margery Gandier who has resigned to take a Gulf school position spoke of appreciation and shared wishes for continued goodwill. A purse of money accompanied the address as gratitude for her service at the school.
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Nunasagaweya
Wnt
Margery Gandier
Ysacher
Gulf
Misa Gandhr
Rockwood Trustees Seek 30 Mile Speed Limit in Village
In Rockwood Town Hall the trustees pressed for a 30 mile per hour village limit. By law 1937 notes and highway department actions frame the request. Council approved accounts of 2900.08 and set tax discounts and penalties for 1939, with adjournment to August.
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Rockwood
Les
Department of Highways
Drid Tie
Emu Agricultural Society
Reid
Suen
Revinon
Jaume
Home Economics Subject At The Rockalong Institute
The July meeting of the Rockalong Women’s Institute was held at Mr. BN Nelaya’s home with Mrs. Plank presiding. Dens Wadeon spoke on Home Economics and Jo Tope shared current events. Mrs A Ellucstt led community singing. A luncheon followed with a pleasant afternoon concluding after a National Anthem.
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Rockalong Watmen's
BN. Nelaya
Preakdent
Plank
Min Dens Wateon
Wilowingsugtam— Mote
Mra Jo
A. Ellucstt
Sire W. Peamrone
Stated Events At Albans Park Plains Party and Lawn Social
Public notices list a July 26 lawn program at Albans Garden Party Rectory Lawn with social events. A later home ball game is noted for July 11 and an afternoon social on July 18 with a warm community gathering including Mrs G W Mecalen.
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Ives
Actonians
Acton Public School Board
Finance Committee
W. H. Clayton Tonn
C. H. May
G. W. Murray
Smith
Tretheny
O.b.al
Halton League
Suede
Acton Institute
Acton Wolffen's Institute
Jeff Caller
Brock Avenue
Mre Wilderson
Mi Uberhair
Institute
Che Heardmore & Ca
Pwo Conlente
Krmna Wilderspin
Jo Eo Gamble
Caltter
Eileen Melanac
Dens Anderavis
Coun
Aala
JJ Stewart
Poe. Wright
Wishes Cote Md Dee
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Vail
Ftumnip Neuine
Vaylur-Bothes
Acton Hine Pte
Chenaadil
Tacstar
Bank of Monte
Mareh
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Acta Welfare Vsoard
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May
Provincia ‘Mregsure
Lcense
Avion Farr Pepe
I. Ser
Tresaurer
Jcense
QO Brown
Viel
Offner
Karl Keates
Mipsen Be
Audrey McWilliams
Jew
Leslie Astute
Jamie Kewlea
Alea Kreies
William McKeachiuaile
Oliver Coupland
Daoud Leonard Medachide
Stanley Leccles
Hiuista
Volumillees
Wits Afsen
Fata Eecles
Nassagaweya
Eramona
Eramona Toawaship
Rockalong Institute
Troma
G. W. Imecalen
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