Georgetown Beats Acton 9 4 On Home Lot In Rough Contest
Georgetown defeated Acton 9 to 4 as Acton pitchers struggled and fielding misplays plagued the visitors. Ward started Georgetown’s big second inning with a pair of hits driving in runs, while Moore and Morton led Acton’s offense with scattered threats but failed to sustain rallies. Final score and league standings teased, with Georgetown moving up while Acton drops toward playoff contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Besehal
Georgetown
Gordon
Ryder
Georietown
Walters
Mooney
Woods
B. Ritchie
Brydon
Ward
Casey
Benham
Miortof
Fint
Norm Morton
Thir
Cripps
Naren Atole
Lamb
Norm
Willams
Ritchie
Waterhouse
Beaumont
Larry Ritchie
Hay- Yas
Bill Ritchie
Morton
Caery
Muns
Jeff
Ben Kham
Bus Morton
Baylis
Bageer
L. Ritchie
Wards Iit
Braumont
Angerpon
Williams
Baylies
Maine
Tyler
Hickory
Joe Nicolson
Heapeler
Oakville
Milton
Canada sees surge in deaths births stable marriages rise 1246 percent
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports an 814 percent jump in deaths in June from 1037 to a higher figure. Births were nearly unchanged while marriages soared by 1246 percent. The data cover 67 Canadian cities and towns population 10 000 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statisties
Nixty
Legion Zone meeting sets Cribbage league and fall schedule
Zone 26 plans a Brampton parade on September 11 at Acton Legion Hall hosts a full delegate representation from Georgetown Milton and Brampton A new cribbage league is approved with a schedule to be drafted by a committee including Mc Donald Acton Graham Brampton Armstrong Milton and McCartney Georgetown Youth movement resolution discussed Caledon Host newly formed Legion Post invited to join Zone 26 and Caledon East Post welcomed if allotted Softball League report notes fun games with no arguments Acton Georgetown likely finals with two games left Brampton Veterans praised for sportsmanship Zone Commander A Homsey presided Comrade J M McDonald Acton Legion president thanked visiting veterans and locals for Magna Charta parade success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Church
Bramppton
Acton Legion Hall
Georgetown
Milton
Brampton
McDonald
Acton
Graham
Armstrong
McCartney
Legion
Caledon
Caledon East
A. Homsey
J. M. McDonald
Acton Legion
Jury Rules Highway Death Purely Accidental
A Guelph inquest into the July 9 1938 death of R Currie Wilson at the Eden Mills road and No 7 Highway junction found the fatality purely accidental. Wilson a Forsyth Shirt Co employee lacked familiarity with the stretch, with stop and grade signs noted and both drivers acting to avoid collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Currie Wilson
Eden Mills Road
No. 7
Currie Wilson
Exton Milla
No 7
Guelph
Wilson
Forsyth Shirt Co
Kitchener
Guelph General Hospital
Ernest Hull
Busy Days at Blue Spring Scout Reserve Event
Rover Moot brings about 280 Scouts from Ontario and nearby states to the Blue Springs Reserve for a weekend gathering. Following the event, Rover Scout Leaders Training opens and runs through the week, then Wolf Cub Leaders Training begins. Camp Chief is Frank C. Irwin of Provincial Headquarters, Toronto.
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Blue Springs
Dicton
Ontario
Rover
Gcout
Frank C. Irwin
Toronto
Engineer Appointed for Grand River Dam
The Grand River Conservation Commission named H. G. Acres of Niagara Falls Ontario as Chief Engineer to oversee construction of the dam north of Fergus. The estimated engineering cost is about 75000 dollars, roughly 5 percent of the project’s total cost. All members attended except E. T. Sterne who was away on a social committee assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Philip
Grand River Conservation Commission
Galt
H.G. Acres
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Fergus
Acrea
E. T. Sterne
Brantford
Post Office Hours Changed For Holidays
Postmaster Matthews reports a new ruling for statutory holidays. Wickets open 8 to 10 a.m. and lobby hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mail pickup on holidays limited to box holders after first morning mail arrives at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Acton
Steadfast Lad Past Bellhop No 3 Last Words
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a bellhop numbered three and a second worker urging perseverance with the line Dont give up the up. The OCR text preserves a wartime or institutional tone. The readable portion centers on a poignant exchange about effort and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellhop
Belhop
Old-Ume Mosquito Snarks About Youthful Biting
Cartoon caption shows Old-Ume Mosquito joking to a younger mosquito about his younger days biting girls on the face and hands. The quip contrasts past habits with present restraint in a light, humorous tone.
Acton Utilities Board Ends Budget Transfers Amid Maintenance Talks
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Commissioners Hansen and Kerr present. The board approved moving $500 from the waterworks operating to the general account and reviewed bills from Hydro Department suppliers. A plan to install a Mat rate water heater control was deemed not advisable and maintenance work was nearing completion with extra labor to cease by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hansen
R. J.kerr
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Ontario Commission
Ajax Engineers
Acton
Adams
Norval
Adama Wan
Civic Holiday Canoe Marathon Highlight at CN Exhibition
Augusts holiday Monday plans include the Canadian National Exhibition sports program with the 15 mile canoe marathon as a premier event. The race attracts many participants and eager spectators who fill the waterfront grandstand to watch the continent's outstanding canoe event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watefront Grandstand
Prize Winners in Acton Field Crop Competition
Secretary F L Wright of Acton Pair Fair announced the standings from the Field Crop Competition. Mir J A Carroll praised the winners and Society officers as eight prizes were awarded for top scores led by J E Pearen 90 and Miller Bros 80.1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wright
Acton
Acton Pair
Mir J. A. Carroll
Agricultural Societies
GY Ontario
J. E. Pearen
R. R
W. ©. Chapman
Rockwood
M. Smith
Miller Broa
Georgetown
JL 1. Griffin
H. Reid
Robt
Kerr & Son
A. McNabb
Eighteen Rinks Compete in Local Bowling Tournament
A men's double bowling tournament on the greens drew eighteen rinks from Guelph O A C Grand Valley Milton Bronte Teetown. J M McDonald and Tom Bailey won the electric clock prize while Grand Valley claimed second with James Landsborough. Bronte earned third with Mgr Hanna and partner. Talbot and Burton of Acton won the mystery prize.
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Guelph
O.A.C
Grand Valley
Milton
Bronte
Teetown
J. M. McDonald
Tom Bailey
Acton
James Landsborough
Melody Boys Preview at Acton Garden Party
Acton Baseball Club schedules a garden party program of merit on August 4 at Acton Park. The Melody Boys Concert Co led by Vivian Morgan with Bull Davies ventriloquist Art Wright Murray Fallin perform with local artists. Acton Citizens' Band joins in. Rain or shine the event proceeds using arena if needed with a loud speaker system for all to hear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baseball Club
Melody Boys
Vivian Morgan
Bull Davies
Art Wright
Melody Boy
Murray Fallin
Addittion
Acton Park
Acton
Smethurst McEachern Wedding at Limehouse
A quiet wedding was held at the groom's parents home Limehouse on Thursday July 1 138. Vera Isabelle McEachern became the bride of John Applebe Smethurst of Budbury with Rev D D Davidson officiating. They will reside in Budbury after a luncheon reception.
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A. J. Smethurst
Limehouse
Vera Isabelle
Norman McEachern
Anne Burgean
Toronto
Pred Brooks
Jersey cow from Halton farmer wins award
The Canadian Jersey Cattle Club announced that Broadview Eminent's Miss, a Jersey cow owned by Ward Ruddell and Sons of Georgetown, won gold and medal of merit certificates for milk production. The animal yielded 14 510 pounds of milk with 0 36 pounds of butter fat, and at 7 pounds cow weight has produced more than its own weight in butter fat.
Friends Bid Fond Farewell to MacRaes in Acton Picnic
About sixty to seventy YMCA members and friends in Acton gathered at the Park on Monday evening to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. MacRae who leave Acton for Uxbridge. George Emery led arrangements while Charles Kirkner spoke for the board, praising their service. A floor lamp gift was presented by Miss M. Z. Bennett, and both MacRaes expressed gratitude for friendships formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Acton
C. A. MacRae
George Emery
Charles Kirkners
Mr. MacRae
Pree Library Board
Machile
Joe
MacRae
Uxbridge
High Sahoo
Busy Days for Acton Tennis Club Members
Acton Tennis Club members enjoyed visits from visiting clubs and performed well against nearby players. On Tuesday they beat 82 George's Club in Guelph 9 games to 7 and are set to play in Georgetown tonight.
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Acton Tennis Club
Acton
Georgetown
Questa of
Fergus
Monster Garden Party Planned in Acton Park Next Thursday
Announcement notes a large garden party event at Acton Park scheduled for next Thursday, August 4th. Asian Concert Co. appears involved in the event organization and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Asian Concert Co
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Pat
OFC
Blue Spring
Grand River Dam
Hydro Department
Alex
Molanane
Hepc. of
Jas. R. Kearney Corporation
Canadian General Electric Co
Superior Electric Supply Co
Sangamon Co. Ltd
Metrea
H.E.P.C
C.N.R. and Transports
Waterworks Department
Milton, Bronte
Carcrom
White Horse
Yukon
James Towne
J. P. Biobell
Premier Hepburn
Ben Smith
New York
Geo. ‘D. Brandford
Burlington
Arton
Prof
Tinele
Waterloo
Mill Street
Dorothy Dunn
Lorne Rifles
Oakville Citizens
Galtmate
Canadian Legion Bugle Band
Burlington Firemen
Boy Scoute
Legionnaires
Park
Thiele
H. McKerrol
Guelph Legion
Matt Connor
Tom Waumaley
Burlington Citizens
Varius
Commonwealth of the British Empire
Great Britain
Sootland
Ireland
Wales
Jamaica
Burma
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Australia
Jersey
Halton
the MacRaes
Acton Y.M.C.A
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