Erin Township Council Names Appointees and Grants
The Erin Township Council met March 4 approving a by law to appoint Fence Viewers Pound Keepers and Sheep Valuators. Appointments listed include Duncan McMillan and others as Fence Viewers. Grants of $1000 each were approved for delegates to Gand Roads. $15 donated to Sick Children's Hospital. Council adjourned to April 1 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
Duncan McMillan
Chester Burt
Joel B Lescie
Norman Davin
Geo. C. Burt
John McDowell
E. Smith
RD. Graham
Morgan Graham
Norman Jackson
Kenneth Reid
M. C. Noawell
David Stewart
Wm. Eagles
Angus Thompesn
Norma Sinclair
Stanley Somerville
Rheep Valuators
Clarence G. Firgan
Weet
Earl Jessop
Nurns McKinnon
Gordon Jackson
Erin Advocate
Erin
SS No
Wilbert McFee
Councilora Scott
Wheeler
Gand Roads
Canadian National Institute For
Clind
Halton Garagemen Debate Work Hours At March Meeting
The Halton Branch of the Garage Operators Association met March 4 in Milton Odd Fellows Hall chaired by President Red Waumaley. Head Office discussed bringing gasoline trade under the Industrial Standards Act with a 13 hour day limit and a minimum wage, but members rejected the proposal pending a clearer, more definite plan after questions and debate. Coffee and sandwiches followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Garage Operators Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Milton
Red Waumaley
Len McKindley
Larry Hastings
Head Office
Head
Acton Ladies Win Badminton Match Against Guelph 10 2
Acton ladies badminton club defeated Guelph YWCA 10 matches to two at the Acton YMCA Tuesday night. Two Acton wins were 15 0 as Miriam Hitchie and Dorothy Morris led the sweep, Florence Salt also partnering Morris in another victory. The return tie is set for Tuesday March 2 at the Guelph YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Ymca
Acton Ladies Badminton Club
Guelph Ywca
Acton
Miriam Hitchie
Dorothy Morris
Guelph
Florence Salt
Wiggins Press Wedding In Toronto At Home
The wedding of Jennie Geneva Wiggins to Ard Batt Press took place Saturday at the Wiggins home 1 Noon Bloor St W Toronto with Rev Geo Evans officiating. Guests from Acton Hamilton Port Colborne Pine Grove St John s N R and Bathurst Street attended a buffet reception and three tier cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Feon
Marjory Cummings
Misa Annie Wiggins
Hamilton
Weil
Herbert Carleton
David Reid
Ja € Robinson
Birdena Ewers
Helen Tofflemire
Mixa Ruby Clark
Qaire Puttock
Miss Fenn
D P Williams
Geo. Evans
Robt. Thompson
Lily Mee ToffMemire
Love of God
Acton
Port Colborne
Pine Grove
St. John’s N. R
Wiggins
Fenn
Mack
Bathurst Street
Four Cases Heard In Milton Police Court Yesterday
Milton Police Court heard four cases yesterday. Henry Andrews pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was remanded for one week to await sentence. Robert Henery II pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals and was remanded for one week. James Wetham’s charge was dismissed. The wife beating charge against Walter Whabas was withdrawn after his wife refused to testify. he paid $900 costs and agreed to refrain from further assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Henry Andrews
Robert Henery, II
James Wetham
Charpe
Walter Whabas
Rockalong Woman's Institute March Meeting Report
The March meeting at the home of Mr CO Plank hosted fifteen members and two visitors. Discussions covered making quilts for the Salvation Army and sending clothing to refugees in France. Mrs Dunbar led, with talks on banks and a contest won by Mrs Robt Johnston and Miss Doris Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marth
Rockalong Institute
CO. Plank
Salvation Army
France
Mra Robt. Johnston
Doris Watson
God Save the King
Dalton County Council Ends Year with Education and Reforestation Talks
The Dalton County Council met with the Warden presiding and all members present. Plans covered a new High School district committee, county education matters, and increased reforestation efforts. Committee accounts were reviewed and county supplies for the Assessor’s office approved. Resolutions from Wentworth Ontario Hastings were endorsed. Building work included painting and insulating the Court Room and Sheriff’s Office. An Ontario Education Association convention trip for Pettit Craig and the Warden was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duestasy
Dalton County
Warren
Ob. L. Shuce
PST
Moe
Une
WL Shipley
Oakville
Mom. Robinson
Burlington
Jo Mo McDonald
Acton
Shuce
Heslop
Halton
Wentworth
Ex Commission of Ontario
Ontario
Hastings
Department of Highways
Hall and Pettit
Eee
Judge's Charm Sheriffs Office
Registry
Ontario Education Association
Pettit
Craig
Toronto
Alger Wins Overseas Service Award for Gallantry
W O Jack Alger of Acton received a Mention in Despatches for gallant overseas service. He has recently returned from abroad and resumed duty as a guard at the Ontario Reformatory near Guelph. A congratulatory note from friends accompanied his homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Alger
Acton
Jack HL
Alger
Overeras
Ont
Juelph Wei
March meeting of Acton Branch of Women’s Institute
The March meeting at Mrs Wilda’s home featured roll call by listing local Halton youths. Mrs Cother presided. topics included Historical Research and St Patrick with readings on Irish customs and hospitality. April meeting planned for evening due to district events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Institute
Mra
Wilda
Halton
James Wilds
St Patrick
Fred Bunter
Fo Wilde
Mra Barbiender
Earl Davidson
Mra Earl Lambert
Mra Mellugh
Mra Lovell
Mra Lappin
Tax Rate Set for Eramosa at Meeting of Council
Eramosa Township set a five mill tax rate for pasture exhibit at a Rockwood council meeting. The agenda included plans to honor war dead, road closures in several concessions, hydro contracts signing with tax arrears-free properties, and by law approving road superintendent pay. The Halton Seed Fair at Acton March 15–16 featured new events and a pasture exhibit with John D McLeod, Prof W M Drummond, and others speaking. cash grading contest and hog/bacon topics drew farmer entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa Township
Rockwood
Halton
R OV
Farnworth
Guelph
Messin
Hutchinson
Benham
Ith
G F Day
Matih
Hutchinson and
Sealle
Counc
Acton
John D McLeod
Toronto
Hatton
W. M. Drummond
OAC
Messrs. McMullen
Sean
Federal Department
Fergus and Georgetown Tie In Second Game
Fergus and Georgetown played to a 4 4 tie in the second game of the Intermediate DC HA playoff series. Both sides traded goals with Fergus drawing level late in the final minute to force overtime. The match drew a record crowd despite rough conditions and a single roughplay penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Georgetown
Geartown
Ferri
Chase
Officers Tea of 1.0.C.E. At Home of Mrs Shroeder
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the TODE held its annual Officers Tea at Mrs M Shroeder's home. Regent Min Co Matthews presided and welcomed guests from the Dakesde Chapter. Mrs Mainpeize thanked retiring officer Mrs Donald and a crystal rose bowl was presented. Local nurse Miss Chant spoke on Health in the Schools while Miss Pearl Smith shared a sketch of city engineer Mr EL S Nicklin, newly named President of the Canadian Institute of Sanitation Engineers. The sketch appeared in the Financial Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
TODE
Mra M
Vrema“rer
Acton
Mise Bennett
Misa Pearl Smith
EL S Nicklin
Guelph
Nicklin
Canadian Institute of Sanitation Engineers
Aketch
Triplet Calves Do Well On Local Farm
On the farm of Mr. Leonard Watson two miles south of here a Durham cow gave birth to triplets this week. Each calf is strong and healthy weighing around twenty five to thirty pounds. The mother was recently purchased from Mr James Lambert. Watson faced feeding difficulties from a pail and now keeps each calf in its own stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville
Leonard Watson
Here
Durham
James Lambert
Watson
Delivery of New Truck to Public Utilities Commission
The regular meeting of Actonto- Se VtliGes Comminision was held with Kirke Ores and Jaz MacArthur present and C. M Hansen presiding. A letter from HEPC Ontario stated they would carry via Public Liability and Property Damage insurance. a truck delivery occurred Friday. Tenders from W Whracken and F L Wright were reviewed. coverage set at 25000 390 0 and 2000 for liability and damage. The Wright tender was accepted and funds transferred to general account. Hydrant purchasing procedure discussed. hydrants in wet areas need winter attention. Accounts paid include Ve drre Department supplies and motor vehicle expenses. convention expenses for 1906 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actonto
W Whracken
F. L. Wright
Wright
Wee
Herve Kirkness
Vydre
Electrus Ltd
McDonald
Ineuranne
Moffate Lids
Northern Electric
Newton Motors
Jan Kearney Corp
Reveiser
Wo Cunningham
Disturbances and Crash Investigated by Chief Harrop
On Saturday night Murray Bauer driving a car owned by Robert Winton crashed into a parked car on Malin Street Arton owned by Mel Storey. Sunday night three Erin men and one Georgetown man caused a disturbance at the Royal Cafe. two gave false names. Both cases involve drinking and will be heard in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Bauer
Robert Winton
Malin
Arton
Mel Storey
Harrop
Erin
Georgetown
Royal Cafe
Kot
Acton
la Gengetown
Coming Events and Community Notices
Community gatherings include Euchre at Legion Hall on Friday March 7 at 8 30 with a light lunch for the ladies auxiliary. Guelph male choir performs at Acton United Church on March 27 with 8 15 admission. St Joseph’s Church hosts a bake sale March 16 in Town Hall at 3. Limehouse Memorial Hall Euchre Friday March 15 at 8 30 with pot luck supper and concert.
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Euchre
Legion ‘Hall
Guelph
United Church
Acton
St. Joseph's Church
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erin Council
Auditors
Journal of Proceedings
Willsburg
the Press
Rockalong Woman's Institute
Wis
Fort Frances
1. Harris Hostens
Meeting United Church
W. A
Woman's Association of the United Church
Ivan Harris
L. Agar
J. Richardson
Indies
Harris
Mreean
Veldhute
Mew Harris
Women's Institute
Eramosa
Sacond
Shroeder
Public Utilities Commission
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