Nominations For Halton Ride At Milton Meeting
Liberal Hughes Cleaver of Burlington and National candidate George C Atkins of Oakville are the two nominees for Halton. The meeting in Milton heard statements from both candidates and Returning Officer J K Mahon presided. Cleaver defended his record, spoke on unity and war effort, while Atkins criticized Mackenzie King and urged accountability in government with focus on civil servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Cer J. K. Mahon
Hughes Cleaver
Burlington
George C. Atkins
Oakville
Milton
Mahon
Boen
Cleaver
Atkins
Mrr
Duplessis
Mackensie King
Maintai Canantan
Red Cross
Mackenzie King
Canada
Manion
Alxing
Mackenzie Hing
Manson
Rogers
Financial Post
MY. Atkins
Vancouver
King
McNaughton
Acquittal in retrial of House of Refuge head
Wilton Yarranton was found not guilty of manslaughter in the death of James Cation 63 an inmate at the Pres County House of Refuge. The jury deliberated 7 hours and 20 minutes before delivering verdict to Mr Justice Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Yarranton
James Cation
Pres County
House of Refuge
Justice Greene
Farm and Home Improvement Featured Here Again This Year
The Acton Agricultural Society sponsors the project with the same success as prior years. Winners receive ornamental signs for their farm and the adornment spreads across district gateways. Participants include J. Wright, J. Stewart, Wm Gowdy, Dr. F. G. Oakes, M. Symon and G. A Din.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Agricultural Society
Deaides
Tarughout
J. Wrighn
J. Stewart
Wm. Gowdy
F. G. Oakes
M. Symon
G. A Din
Calgary visitor visits ailing father by plane
Mr. J. C. Leslie of Calgary is visiting his father Mr. George Leslie who is critically ill. He flew by Trans Canada plane leaving Calgary at 8 45 pm and arriving in Malton next day at 1 00 pm. The pilot reported altitude 95 000 feet and speeds of 197 mph air and 173 mph ground, with five above zero at that height. The Winnipeg temperature then was 23 above. The trip, though delayed two hours by weather, was described as very pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Leslie
Calgary
Alta
George Leslie
Leslie
Trans-Canada
Malton
Broadview
Sask
Afr
Winnipeg
Historical Address Given at Meeting of Acton Institute
The Acton Women's Institute met at Mrs. Francis Wilds home with Mrs. J. Wilderspin in charge. A member, Mrs. A. MacDonald, and Lord Tweedsmuir were remembered in a moment of silence. Miss E. Appleby spoke on Historical Research and proposed a local Branch committee. An advertising contest awarded to Mrs. G. H. Lantz and Mrs. Earl Lambert. Mrs. Gamble updated on Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Francis ‘Wilds
J. Wilderspin
A. MacDonald
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Wilderspin
E. Appleby
Georgetown
Francis Wilds
G. H. Lantz
Earl Lambert
Gamble
Women’s Institute For the Red Cross
Rockalong Women's Institute
Red Cross
C. Plank
Will Black
Wm. McNabb
Joe Graham
Ingle
Eramosa Adopts Budget and Township Rate
Eramosa Township Council met at Rockwood Town Hall on March 11 to approve a budget and a lazy mill township rate plus provincial subsidy. John McLaren’s gravel tender was accepted at 50 and 54 cents per inch delivered. Audits of the Treasurer and Collector will occur quarterly. Taxes collected since Jan 1 amounted to 6150 dollars and a cheese factory feasibility group was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Rockwood
D. D. Gray
Wm. J. Pinkney
Ernest H. Benham
Joseph R. Rutherford
John ‘McLaren
Messrs
Pinkney
Rutherford
Department of Highways
Percy R. Fravoy
Reed
Department of Agriculture
Chas, Thatcher
Reeve D. D. Gray
Courier
Benham
Thatcher
Canadiens Win Midget Hockey League Title
In a playoff run March 12 the Canadiens defeated the Rangers 6 0 and then beat the Red Wings 5 3 in the final period to claim the Midget Hockey League crown. The Canadiens overcame a 3 2 deficit with power plays led by Turkosz Fryer Pryer and Pearen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeman
Red Wings
Leafs
Rangers
Canadiens
Turkosz
Fryer Pryer
Pearen
Clayton
Fryer
Evans
Stewart
Somerville
Lamb
Johnson
Woods
Hollinger
Robeon
Beatty
Hassard
Kentner
Adamson
Masales
Davidson
Gordon
Parpillon
Close
Japanese Doll Festival Featured by Knox Mission Band
The Victoria Mission Band of Knox Church met in the Sunday School room with 50 members present. Mrs H Mainprize shared the Mission Band story as a letter from the newly elected WMS president in Canada. A Japanese Doll Festival led by Mrs A J Buchanan concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Mission Band of Knox Church
Mission Band
Rural Hockey Finals Begin In Acton League Action
Finals in the Acton Rural Hockey League feature Lorne Scots losing 4 3 to Georgetown on Monday. Norval Monarchs beat Georgetown Pirates 5 2 in the first of two out of three, taking a lead in the Rumsey Cup race with the second game slated for tonight in the Arena. An all star benefit exhibition with Erin Serlor O HLR A is planned with proceeds to the Red Cross. date not set, likely early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rural Hockey League
Lorne Scots
Georgetown
Norval Monarchs
Georgetown Pirates
Monarchs
Pirates
Georgestown
Acton Rural League
Erin Serlor O. Hlr.a
Red Cross
W M S and Ladies' Aid Meet at Boston Church
The March Boston Church meeting joined the W M S and Ladies Aid at Mrs Archie M Gibbon's home. Mrs Murray led, readings by Mrs Nielsen and Mrs Wilson, solos by Miss Ruby Flintoft, and a social lunch followed. Various members led prayers, musical solos, and a closing Mizpah benediction with thanks expressed to all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W.M.S. and
Ladies Aid Om
Archie M&gibbon
Murray
WMS
John Nielson
Jas. Wilson
Emmett
FE. May
John Elliott
Ruby Flintoft
Ladies’ Aid
E.’ May
Robert Dredge
W. J. Hall
Adam
McChesney
Acton Council Holds First Meeting of the Year
The Acton Council met on Tuesday with Reeve J B Chalmers presiding and Councillors Creighton Davison Oakes and Sinclair present. Laura Reid was appointed Deputy Clerk in Leatherland’s absence and Council approved patronage requests, tax matters, and arena use for a carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
J. H. Creighton
J. FP. Davison
J. O. Oakes
Laura K. Reid
C. F. Leatherland
EE. Barr
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
Reeve Chalmers
Barr
Lawson
Council
Finance Committee
Rita-Whoops Pearl Discovery Commentary
A fragmented item notes a playful remark about finding a pearl and suggests looking around a location referenced as the oyster. The tone hints at a lighthearted editor’s note or social quip rather than a full article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita
Pageant and speaker at United W M S Meet
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met Tuesday night with Mrs B Mowat presiding. Miss Sybil Bennett Georgetown gave an instructive talk on current events. A pageant titled Cross painted by local girls and a mixed male quartet performed set pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
B. Mowat
G. C. Gifford
L. Veldhuis
J. Veldhuis
Caldwell
Sybil Bennett
B.A
Georgetown
Miss Bennett
Wee Painters of the Cross
Marjori
Nelson
Lillian Filelds
Mabel Harris
Alzeina Gibson
Helen - Simpson
Helen Coox
Jane Eliott
Barbara Vincent
Bloomsbury Literary Society March Meeting Program
The Bloomsbury Literary Society met on March 8. Mrs G Watson chaired the program featuring readings by Elizabeth Anderson and Jack van Goozen, plus music, recitations, and impromptu speeches by Alma Watson Archie MacPherson Drew Patton and others. Prizes in euchre went to Mrs van Goozen and Archie MacPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Watson
Elizabeth Anderson
Alma Watson
Jack van Goozen
Mrs. Armstrong
Cameron Kitching
Ross Gordon
Clarencé
Archie MacPherson
Drew Patton
Mrs. van Goozen
Audrey Watson
Annie Fulton
A. Near
Fourth Shipment From Acton Red Cross District
Acton District Red Cross completed its fourth shipment on March 6 from the Government Building. Supplies from Acton and Nassagaweya Ward 2 and Ebenezer Church units included bed gowns, jackets, handkerchiefs, bed pads, binders, pillow slips, bed pads, scarves, socks, quilts, and masks with specific counts for each unit. A new wool stock arrived for knitting at the Red Cross Rooms daily 2 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Acton
Nassagaweya
Ward
Ebenezer Church
Dublin
Sunday Evening Fireside Hours Begin at the YMCA
About sixty young people attended the first Fireside Hour at the YMCA last Sunday. The program featured group singing and two violin solos by Norman Braida with piano accompaniment by Charles Lansborough. Rev. Bennie led the Fireside Chat urging vigilance in spiritual direction and use of inherent intelligence. Bert Patrick chaired, Charles Kirkness led songs, Miss Dorothy Kitching played piano, and coffee was served. Rev. Gifford will speak next Sunday with Landsborough to play cornet. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Nornan’ ‘Braida
Charles Lansborough
Bennie
Bert Patrick
Chas. Kirkness
Dorothy Kitching
Gifford
Chas Landsborough
Tanners Lose to Tigers in Second Group Final
In a tense Group Championship game at Kitchener, Waterloo Tigers edged the Acton Tanners 6-5 after a late comeback. Dunbrook starred in Waterloo nets while Norm Morton scored twice for the Tanners, with other key assists and penalties shaping a dramatic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanners
Tigers
Waterloo
Dunbrook
Kitchener
Acton
Waterloo Nets
Woods
Waterloo Tigers
Molozsie
Gildner
Norm Morton
Lindsay
Pipher
Bayliss
Lang
Herachberger
Villa
Coley
Brill
Willis
Bus Morton
Bus
Norm
Wills
Terry
Corey
Schmaltz
Marzo
Maple Grove Literary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Maple Grove Literary Society met Friday Inst with Doris Watson in charge. Members discussed visiting Bloomsbury, heard JA paper on U. S. No. 8 by Frank Day and Mrs. Ingle, sang, danced and presented skits and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Literary Society
Doris Watson
Bloomsbury
James McNabb
Frank Day
Rockwood
Ingle
B. Rameden
National Candidate Holds Meeting in Acton
In Acton a National candidate meeting for Halton County, Mr. Geo. C. Atkins, heard vigorous criticism of the Liberal war conduct. Major Belford argued for National unity, linking King to Hitler and Mussolini. Atkins urged local support and conscription view, while Dr. Manion’s leadership was hailed. Concluded on Page Eight.
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Canada
Geo. C. Atkins
Halton
W. J. Beatty
Major Belford
Ontario
Northumberland
Hitler
Mackenzie King
King
Stalin
Mussolini
Manion
Bob Manion
Atkins
Cansole
Community Meeting and Concert Announcements Listed
Local notices advertise upcoming events including meetings and concerts priced at ten cents per line with a minimum charge for any announcement. The listings emphasize affordable space for public notices and event promotions.
Local Notices From Acton Areas Include Tea Sale and Reunion
Lakeside Chapter I C D E St Patrick s Tea and Baking Sale at Y M C A Saturday March 16 from 3 to 530 Lorne School Reunion July 1 1940 Please send names and addresses of ex pardls to Mrs Geto Lants Acton or Clinton Swackhamer Secretary Acton Euchre and Dance March 19 Town Hall Acton under Nations Government Committee Cards lunch dancing No admission fee Junior Y Girl s afternoon tea March 19 4 to 6 at Y M C A Proceeds go to camp fund Girls wearing new uniforms Carnival praised Patronage appreciated
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Lakeside
I.C.D.E
St. Patrick's Tea and Baking Sale
Y.M.C.A
Lorne School
Geto
Lants
Acton
Clinton
Swackhamer
Town Hall
Nations
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Institute
Knox Mission
W. M.S. and the Ladies’ Aid
Boston Church
John Williamson
Johnstone & Rumley
Acton Public Utiilities Commission
Ae Caves
R. M. McDonald
E. E. Harrop
L. W. Agar
Queen Street
Victoria Street
YMCA
T. T. Nelle
Whittier & Co
F. McCutchead
Jas, Gilmour
Atma
Wee Ae Bos H. Fryer
Bell Telephone Co
Symon Hardware
H. I. Bell
Carnival Committee
Jessie Russell
Provincial Board of Health
Dr. Nelson
Insurance Company
Crewson -McLaughlin
Nelson Mclaughlin
Harrop
United W. M.S
Betty Gibson
Qld
Messrs. F. Coles
C. Franklin
G. Simpson
J. C. Matthews
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Acton District Red Cross
Y.M.C. A
Meeting Rockalong Institute
F. Plummer
G Graham
Ashulus
G. McAvany
Maple Grove Literary
Maple Leaf Hockey Star
Belford
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