Local Platoon Heads to Niagara Camp for Annual Training
A Niagara-on-the-Lake unit departs by train for annual drill at Niagara Camp. Recruits and seasoned soldiers join a two week program with inspection by the General Officer Commanding, strict camp routines, bed and mess arrangements, and a visit to the falls. Exercises include drill, machine gun practice, and full battle order marches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Niagara
Oaks
Toronto
Cook House
Anya
Georgetown
Andrew Buch- Shaw
Cpi
Reverend Jardine Plans U S and Canada Lecture Tour
Rev Robert Anderson Jardine known as the Poor Man’s Parapa of Darlington defied authorities to perform a Windsor wedding ceremony. Upon reaching New York, he announced the start of a lecture tour across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson Jardine
Darlington
Eng
of Windsor
New York City
United States
Canada
Marshall Reunion Celebrates Old and New Family Members
The Marshall clan held a July 10 gathering at the Lawcon home Exquering with greetings exchanged among old members and new. A luncheon followed by clan business included noting the absence of Thomas Marshall’s family and honoring Richard Fret of Limehouse a surviving member from England. Officers for 1937 38 were elected led by President Alvin Marshall with several family members serving on committees. A special gift was presented to Richard Marshall and to Mr and Mrs Stephen Marshall for traveling about 500 miles to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Alexander Lawcon
Col’ Btephen Marahall
Waenamaesss
N.J
Thos
Marahall
Erin
Husand
England
Richard Fret
Limehouse
Andrew Scott
Canada
Hornby
Wm. Marshall
Dye
Atla Acent
Richard Marshall
Thos, Marshall
Acton
Land
Stephen Marshall
Wanusimvaasy
Nat. UA
Bera
UN Followa
Alvin Marstusll
Alfred ‘Marshual
Knox Brynbyterian Missionary Society July meeting
The Knox Brynbyterian Missionary Society held its July gathering at Mr. D. D. Morrfison’s home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gould read scripture, Mrs. Thompson led a prayer, Miss Neble Anderson was honored with a Memoriam for her mission work in Morea, and Miss Anderson spoke warmly. Miss Almae Ors sang, Rev. H. L. Bennie gave a talk on missionaries, and the meeting closed with prayer followed by lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almale Ors
H. L. Bennie
Mr. Bennie
Reunion of the Scott Family Gathers at Dolly Varden Home
The Scott family reunion occurred at Mr McDonald's Dolly Varden residence on Sunday with representatives from Acton Limenouse Seer Broui ore Haman Brampton and Eveton present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr" McDonald
Dolly Varden
Acton
Haman Brampton
Eveton
Opening of Scout Reserve at Blue Springs Park
The Provincial Council for Ontario of the Boy Scouts Association announces the official opening and dedication of the Blue Springs Reserve at Acton. The ceremony, Wednesday at 4 PM, will feature a memorial stone and a stockade gateway. The 100 acre site lies along Blue Springs Creek between Acton and Rockwood, replacing the old Camp near Brantford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincial Council For Ontario
Boy Acouta Association
Springs Acton
Jum, Weal
Acton
Blue Springs
Run Springs Park
Counsil
Ontario
Roy Boouts
Wm. A. Murray
Walt Cubs
Boy Scouts
Rover Souls
Qiwell
Brantford
Fred J. Mann
Thronto
Dounall
Leonard
Catharines
Mann
Blus Henign
Blue Springs Creek
No. 7
Rockwood
Oddsidor
Pussle Poem Contest Winner Announced
Last week Jack Alger won the puzzle poem prize and DC Maplesden received the award. This week’s poem appears on Page Might. Send your solution on the coupon to Tre Fare Paras Office before 4.30 p.m. Saturday to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Alger
Jamboree Tales From Camp to Home
A letter recounts the Canadian Scout Jamboree experience with visits from dignitaries including Lady Martin and President Roosevelt in the White House. It covers guard duties, games, pranks, a broadcaster, and the extinguishing of the perpetual campfire with ashes destined for Holland. The group breaks camp Friday and returns home after a long journey via Muncy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille House
Roonavelt
White House
Marlin
Giorge Maggi
Tair
Fod
Ux Earry
Jacks
Lowell Thomas
Muncy
Mrs Worden Hosts Recital by Her Pupils
On Wednesday evening Mrs L A Worden A T C M held a vocal and piano recital at Mrs Geo Roosell's home. Twenty eight pieces by Mozart Haydn and others were performed by the pupils. Ice cream and coke were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. L
A. Worden
A.T.C.M
Mra. Geo
Roasell
Mozart
Haydn
Lit
Milton Locals Triumph In High Scoring Wins
The Milton King outslugged Lambert and Morton in a 19 to 6 victory as Gordon relieved on the mound and fanned six. London weathered wild moments but Acton’s lineup showed uneven form amid a crowd that hoped for closer play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton King
Lambert
Morton
Acton
W. Clement
Brush
Toletska
J. Brush
B. Brush
Toletzka
A. Clement
Naylor
Exard
A.clement
Toleteen
J Brush
Nayla
Voletzka Gordon
Ezard
A. Ginwent
Walters
Clement
London
Teletzkea
Terry
Gordon
Lindaay
Anderson
Toleta
W . Clement
Bo Brush
F. Waterhouse
Baard
Lindsay
Adrry
Heney
Bill Morton
Lindssf
Waterhouse
Sodeing
Watters
Lind
Guelph Tennis Club Triumphs In Friendly Meet
Guelph clubs won most events in a Tuesday night friendly at Guelph courts. Mia Doris Gray highlighted play by defeating Miles Taahol Cowler and teaming with Mack to win doubles as Acton and others posted wins and losses across singles and mixed doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hinton
R. Batty
Evanta
Guelph At
Grorgo
Datontet
Guelph
Mia Doris ‘Gray
Western Ontario
Aho
Milas Taahol Cow
Garrard
Venults
Acton
Cowe
McMullen
Gray
Babcock
Ostrander
Smith
McCannoell
Hack
Harrahan
Campbell
Hall
Robinson
Mooey
Coles Flost
Mack
Dattye
Loatta
McDonnell
Ostra
Knox Sunday School Picnic at Edgewood Park
Torrid heat did not deter Knox Sunday School at Edgewood Park last Saturday. A well attended event featured races with numerous winners in many classes and an organized program led by Gordon Bilton and Laura Hallanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Edgewood Park
Mya Cooper
Claas
Loda Brittain
Olive Muaselle
Qooper'n
Clan
June Wiltin
Betty Musters
Mra
Hansard
Hobby Bruce
Bite McKinnon
Roan Brittain
Digmie Spielvogel
Qhall
Jack Kenther
Kanor Allan Minas Stonzell
Margaret Romerville
Minn Chalmers
Jack Hruce
Mann
Bob Pearen
Minn Hall
Marjoris Allan
Minn Mooney
Larne Mantern
Mian Brown
Jean Bernie
Mya MacArthur
Helen Mainoria
Gordon Bille
Laura Hallanon
Ant
Charles Kirk
Nes Kennedy
Bangs
Mra Spielyvogel
Audrey
Goalmern
Lorne Mitatern
Gordon Bilton Young
Mallun Cannie
New President Takes Charge At Acton Women Institute Meeting
The Acton Women Institute met at Mrs Wilderapin's home on Pridey afternoon with the newly elected President presiding. A program followed including piano solos by John Ager and Mrs Gen, a vocal solo by Gladys Mctellan, and a ring contest winner Mrs G H Lants. The group discussed fall booth dinners and planned July Rockalong Institute visit and August picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Womens Institute
Wilderapin
cMall
Reesor
Mra Wilderapin
Pal~ Vermo
Noble
Cheltenham
W .Masales
Rockalong Institute
Wilderspin
John Ager
Or Gen
Worden
Gladys Mctellan
A. H- Bishop
Ines Mclcilan
G. H. Lants
Inia
Jasper Park Warden Edward MacDonald Rescued After Bear Encounter
Edward MacDonald, Jasper National Park warden, was hospitalized in Jasper Alta after a bear encounter. He survived a broken pelvis and lay exposed for days before crawling to a cabin two hours away to call for help, aided by his loyal dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward MacDonald
Jasper National Park
Jasper Park
Alta
McDonald
Imwurtalna
Jen
Boxee
Monald
Three Month Winter Courses Planned in Milton
A Milton meeting approved plans for a three month winter program titled Thren Montha covering agriculture and home economics. Local Reeves signaled municipal hall support and a committee led by Warden John Drving was formed to arrange the required venue and enrol about eighty young participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Hull
Tnatitutea
Hornby
Mountun Union
Omegtt
Beotch Block
Courbes
John Drving
Miane Nabb
JE Whitelock
Ladies Hold Picnic Here by Conservative Association
The Acton Warnette Conservative Association picnic in the park drew a large crowd despite cloudy weather. Provincial candidate L D Dingle attended and gave an address. races and contests followed with many prizewinners listed for various age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Warnette
Liberal-Consecrvative Association
J Kepner
Roy Chisholm
Margaret Lasby
Dorothy Featity
Boya
Bruce Pargeter
Jon Taylor
Qgirls
Ethel Parpeter
Meri” Raw
Jack Chapman
Harry Savage
Warner
Wils R. Anderson
B Kantner
Lorraine Hall
Buddy Wilson
Cole
Northern Ontario Fishing Trip Through Bracebridge Dorset to Algonquin
A party heads north for a fishing excursion starting in Bracebridge and Dorset. They traverse rough northern roads toward Algonquin Park, learn of a short portage railway, encounter wildlife, and arrange lodge plans while noting road conditions and local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dilon
J. M. McDonald
Doxeria
Yan
Hrareiridae
Acepory
Bracebyidaea
Br. Wm
Kenney
Bracebridge
Dorast
Tur Reok Corners
Dale
Dorset
Hoe
Bud McDonald
Acton
Ile
Goolneas
Wong
Biggin
Cage
Dorset Street
Algonquin Park
Lake Opeongo Waa Wi
Ila Whitney
Sputg
Pallwas
Lake Opeongo
Joe Avery
Coming Events Answacements of Mestings at Knox Church
The Knox Church Ladies' Aid plans lawn parties at the church grounds with events on Wednesday July 31 from 3 to 5 pm and next Wednesday July 30 at Alban's Lawn Gods. A representative H McCregor will be in town this week to discuss Misctrolux sales and there is a phone contact 164 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McCregor
F Knox Church
Weeley
Alban
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SCQTT
Scout
Anothet Hoy
Tilo
Te Acton
Presa
Warded
Frange
Norm Morton
Ora
Balls
W Clement
Lindany
Fron’ Acton
Edgewood
Institute
Grizzlies
L. D. Dinwzle
Wm. Cole
Lake Opeonga
Alun
Concana
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