Liquor Petition Drives Cast Doubt on Ontario Halton Efforts
A provincial temperance report details canvassing in Acton and Halton to collect signatures for a petition supporting beer and light wines sales in grocery stores. Payments to canvassers, a stranger promoter, and alleged Moderation League backing raise questions about financing and motives, while officials warn the campaign aims to push liquor sales before public opinion shifts.
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Acton
Dbeer
Wing
Alores
A. J. Irwin
Generel
Ontario Temperance Union
Halton
Ontario
Halton i
Pal
Canvensord
Ferguson
Quebec
Thoss
W. O
T. U
Mlc. Wateh
Toronto Btar
Gooderham ‘Ana “Worts
Moderation League
Oltal
Fk Mide
Charity collection for Legion push to aid veterans
A Scottish man received a charity card from a woman at a Remembrance event. He read the message with sorrow and returned it, saying the burden is hard to bear. The Legion service collection Sunday will support the local roll of honor and Poppy Fund.
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At-The- Legion-service
Legion
Beardown Leathers Yard Building Demolition Incident
An old section at Beardmore Leathers Ltd yard was torn down when a worker fell from a scaffold into a stagnant water-filled vat, but escaped injury. Also reported are a church mission event with Toronto speakers and a court case involving an offensive weapon with a lenient sentence. A fatal inquest relates to a collision on the Toronto Hamilton highway involving Roy Jenkinson.
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Beardmore Leathers Ltd
Roy Yi. Jenkinson
Agricultural Department
Toronto-Hamilton
A. J. Weatherhead, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Jenkinson
Cooksville
Tafternoon
F. Clarke
Weatherheads
A. B. Button
Acton Loses to Georgetown in Rain-Shortened Game
Acton fell 6-3 to Georgetown in a game halted after three innings due to rain. Neil Gibbons pitched for Acton, with Kaley and Walters batting well. Walters had two hits and one run. Georgetown delayed the start to allow a replay, and box score lists several players with hits and errors. Other Saturday results included Milton over Kilbride 11-3 and Oakville over Bronte 25-5. The Legion service and wreath ceremony for Veterans Day will be held Sunday at the Arena with town band and clergy participation.
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Georgetown
Neil Gibbons
Acton Lads
Reyadin Thay
Nurels
Neighba
Atary
Raniie
Kaley
Walters
Ixley
Milton
Kilbride
Oakyills
Bronte
Oaakville
Twilights
Legion
Efree
Canadian Legion Church
Acton
Bundy
Jung
Acton Pltivens
Acton Clilwens Nand
Reckless Driving Incident On Highway In Acton District
A Georgetown youth and companions on No. 7 Wigway harassed a Toronto couple returning from Guelph. They blocked the car and hurled remarks. police intervened. Chief Marahid summoned the rowdy quartet, who returned home, but the group reappeared causing further disturbance. In Brampton the young men faced charges. penalties totaled 30.50 dollars each with fines and costs.
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Wildngeht
Georgetown
Toronto
Guelph
Nile
Yarontonlane
Marahid
Hamen
Brampton
Horkes
Moor
Wullty
Roekies
Roekies A Drive Ii, Wt Tied $50.00 and Edskidf
Hier Keone
Young Rn
Destino
Costa
Sir Harry visits the other Acton
The Acton Gazette reports Sir Harry Drittain’s tour through New York Detroit and Washington on international aviation duties. He visits Acton Ontario and is warmly welcomed by Judge Moore the Reeve and locals before touring factories the town hall and a school address.
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Acton
England
Raisrance
Harry Drittain
New York
Detroit
Washington
Ontario
International Chamber of Commerce
Hoe
Gata
Bir
Vurry
American Airlines
Netrak
West Point
Army
Trial set for man over manslaughter charge in Acton
In Oakville Magistrate W J Mellveen committed Moyne of Winova Avenue Toronto on a manslaughter charge. He allegedly drove a car that struck and killed Leonardo Tilion of Burke's Falls two weeks ago, with a $15 000 bail set. The day featured many local court actions including juvenile hearings and a historical address at a church.
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A. Moyne
Winova Avenue
Toronto
Tyend
W. J. Mellveen
Oakville
Moysa
Leonardo ‘Tilion
Burke's
Falls
Justices Orde
Taranto
Inter
Judea Square
Moore
Nelson
Oakvilly
Peel Warden's Picnic Highlights Peel County Event
Last Friday the Peel County Warden's Picnic at Ferndale drew about 600 attendees. The day featured dike tnd boltsball, horseshoes, races, and a dance after an Orchard front Brampton concert. Winners included Tug of War visitors led by Warden Amos Mason Halton and girls Effie Schuytfer, with Norman Hutchinson and Eva Hutchinson standout in the races.
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A. Manon
Thor
Lealle
Reeve Cleave
Esquesing
Reeve W. Morden
Mr. McBride
Nelson Lindsay
W. Dowles
HA. Orr
Lomas Hilott
Robert MM. Parkinson
Jamieson
KE. Pallett
Peel
T. A. Leste
W. WW. Morden
Halton
Amos Mason
Wil Edward Watson
Prewant
Malton
Burterin
Wills
Boltball
J. D. Shearer
Gormon Graydon
Chuerto
Brampton
Muale
Clifford Munro
Missy Effile
Schuytfer
No. Powell
Orville Nelson
Helen Wollwanl
Wetty Corbett
Ethel Wyatt
Judsey
W. Goyder
A. Birong
J Ab Cly
Electric Storms Cause Heavy Damage Across County
Reports describe strong winds and lightning in Acton area Friday and Saturday. A shed on Mosars Farm collapsed, two Bilton sheep were killed by lightning, grain and hay fields were damaged, a Milton fire destroyed a grain house and dwelling, a Lester barn burned with $6,000 loss, and Wilbur Shephard was fatally struck by a bolt near Appleby as he checked for a missing son.
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Acton
Mosars
Flynn
George Bilton
Exquesing
Gutunday
Arch. Mann
Milton
James Coulter
Vine
Coulter
Wight
Joxzsph Lester
Puslinch Township
Clare's Corners
Wilbur
Shephard
Appleby
New Flood Lights Installed On Main Street Block
The past week Ye Pex Pass Tn installed a modern flood lighting system on MI Street. The event celebrates a birthday and new innovation with nightly demonstrations, culminating in a public night drive on birthday eve.
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Ltr
MI Strees
Council and Cemetery Board Plan Transfer of Records
A joint meeting of the Council and Cemetery Board set plans to transfer deeds books and documents to the Cemetery Board. Accounts show $1 806.01 owed by the Board to the Council and about $450 added to the perpetual leave fund. Appreciation was voiced for Clark Parmer and Mr Farmer for their help with cemetery affairs. A garden party by Pharadles Aid of the Presbyterian Church is slated for July 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Masales on East Street with details to follow.
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Cametery Board
Reeve Musson
McDonald
Clark Parmer
Farmer
Pharadles
The
Presbyterian Church
Mrg
Wesley Masales
Maatn Etreet
Parker-Himel
Waterloo
Irvin W. Hane
Gracie Loving
Harold David Parker
Mary
Daniel Dayker
Rockwood
Mini Marjorie Caruthers
Detroit
Misa Mildrid Hamel
Olifard McDougal
Watuskoku
Mrs
Parker
Toronto
Acton District Women hosts annual Limehouse picnic
The Women's Institute plans its annual picnic at Limehouse on Thursday May 3. Everyone is welcome to bring a blanket. Mrs. Blichle receives retirement honors from Acton Public Health staff with Dr. Orton presenting and Mrs. A E Ritchie replying.
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Women's Institute
Limehouse
Blichle
City Health Department
Mra
A. E. Ritchie
Acton
Nuras
Wo, Orton
Hiealth
Mra. Ritchie
Quoelph Mercury
Acton Municipal Council Hears Finance Report and Street By law
At the regular Acton council meeting Councillors Wansen Thetford and Reave Magon presiding, the clerk reported $151.59 from Police Magistrate Moore for municipality expenses. The finance committee recommended payments to Voll Telephone Co and others. a street by law for register Whar No 3 and Fairview Cemetery was read and passed. Dog tax transferred to Robert Wallace. annual grant discussed with Band funding proposal of 25 percent reduction to $150. Further consideration postponed. Flowers for soldiers plot planned. drainage and property surveys to be arranged. duties of James Mille adjust later.
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Wansen Soan Thetford
Reave Magon
Khe
Moore Fur Iies
Voll Telephone Co
Acton Faer Payss
Fairview Cemetery
Main Street
Fairview Avenue
Robert Wallace
Campion Street
Yodera
Acton
Tebtor
Pottit
N. PL Moore
Main
Neavo and
Council For
Wansen
Park
Knox Avenue
Palmview Cemetery
Jaméa Mille
Injured in Auto Crash Near Brampton and Truck Wreck
Mr W Lashbrook was injured last week when his car tipped into a ditch while passing another vehicle along the tank between the fifth and a tenth cone. He remains in hospital in satisfactory condition. In a separate incident a truck carrying picnic orders overturned on No 10 Highway near Jersey farm, injuring Mrs William Maxey and several others. Mrs Maxey and Doris Maxey suffer serious injuries. Ex servicemen were invited to Legion Church services approaching August 8.
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Leltoy Dale
Laltoy Dale
Georgetown
Frraston
Peel
Gt. Josephta Hospital
Guelph
Chef Manhalt
Wand
Cookman
Milton
Quargetown
W. Lashbrook
Lashbrook
Wong
Yanhbrook
Ile
Plcnickord
Ferndale Park
Cheltenhaly
Wighwayra
Brampton
Almout
Jersey
Bull & Son
Maxey
Kaven
Huoltd Avenas
Toronto
Thomas Campbell
John Law
Kathieern Farr
Campbell Ad Maxey
Mra
William Maxey
Doris
General Hospital
Jack Marey
Wie Marey
Laura
Marey
Alek
Mr. Masey
George
Misa Wathen Farr
Mra. Law
Pff
Farr
Gladys Mayey
Eme
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Gibbons
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Torry
Ka Molloway
Waterhouse
Wyler
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Wilton
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Wepburm
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Harry
Gloriovn
Charming
Kpot
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Canada
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Peel Warden's Picnic
A. Mason
Halon County
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Mhl Street
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