Social Roundup Heads to Hamilton and Nearby Towns
Mrs A Reesor spends a couple of weeks in Hamilton. Mrs Frank Day of Rockwood visited her mother last week. Dr Harold Mowat of Toronto spent the weekend at his home here. Mr Arthur Crowley of Toronto spent the weekend with Acton friends. Miss Nodwell of Grand Valley visits Dr and Mrs A J. Mrs McBurney of Walkerton visits Mr and Mrs John Wood. Mr and Mrs Jas Doble and Jimmie of Fergus visited at Rae Cook's home. Kathleen and Marion Cook visit Brannigan and Messia Frank Cook and Wilbert Murray of Toronto spent the weekend with Acton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Day
Rockwood
Harold ‘Mowat
Toronto
Arthur Crowley
Acton
Miss Nodwell
Grand Valley
Mrs
A. J
Jas. Doble
Jimmie
Fergus
Rae Cook
Kathleen
Cook
Marion
Brannigan
Messia
Frank Cook
Wilbert Murray
Upside Down Fishing From a Submarine
An officer on a submarine tested angling from deck fixtures during sea training. Four baited lines yielded three hooked fish when the sub surfaced later. Experiments with coil springs increased play for the hooked fish. An elderly lady arrived at the Bank of England with war loan parcels and asked if they were for conversion or redemption, prompting a witty exchange about the Bank and Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Church of England
County Council Pushes Cuts to Fees and Road Costs
Halton County Ratepayers urge relief from fixed charges and telephone rates. Council debates trimming education costs and highway maintenance, with protests to reduce salaries and road charges while seeking state takeover of provincial roads and lower interest rates. Meetings feature residents Mr. Agnew and Mr. Wrigglesworth urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Department of Public Highways
Railway Commission
Halton
E. Agnew
Campbellville
County Council
H. Inglehart
A. E. Orr
H. Ynglehart
Norman Wrigglesworth
County of
Wrigglesworth
George Nurse
EB. Agnew
G. H.simpson
Messrs
Norman Gilbert
Trafalgar
Arch. Service
E. A. Orr
Buck
Farmer and Irishman Spar Over Bull Toss-Up
A farmer asks Patsy the Irishman who won a bull encounter. Patsy replies it was a toss-up, highlighting a humorous farmyard dispute with a playful Irish brogue.
Fugitive from chain gang captivates world
Page draws readers with a star turn by Paul Muni in a dramatic chain gang tale. Cartoon "If I Had Wings" and novelty feature "Great Bird Mystery" headline the Monday lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Muni
Ontario School Safety Talk and Local News Briefs
A safety talk for Acton pupils featured moving pictures on street dangers at Town Hall. An accident near Rockwood involved a car driven by Mrs. G. H. Bailey and a light truck on icy pavement. Guelph to receive a $30,000 municipal light and heat surplus distribution. Gas and electricity users get one month’s bill rebate. Orangeville Sun sale: Orangeville Banner owner McKittrick acquires Sun, ending 73-year publication. Burlington health officer Dr. Speers to receive $100 raise amid council tensions and tax concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. Pettit
The
Ontario Safety League
Acton
G. H. Bailey
Sandwich
Rockwood
Guelph
Light and Heat Department
A. H. Speers
M. O.“El
Munro
J.O. Ryckman
Speers
JM Savage Acton's Fish Store Fresh Fish Prices
Fresh herring three pounds for 250, salmon by the piece per pound 120, salmon sliced per pound 150, fresh fillet per pound 150, fresh white fish per pound 156, fresh trout sliced per pound 140, smoked fillets per pound 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JM. Savage
Acton’s Fish Store
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Hamilton
Department of’ ‘Agriculture
Mr. Agnew
Gilbert
George Arliss
Young Onions
Frisco
Ruth Chatterton
Fox News
Royal Windsor
Safety League
Cara
Orangeville Papers Amalgamated
A. D. McKittrick
Orangeville Banner
John B. Foley
Orangeville
Burlington
Maiers
Young Canada Guesters’ Club
University Avenue
Ont
Waed
Brown’s Fruit and Grocery
Ton
Farmers’ Hardware
Curry
Old Colony House
Old Colony
Jas. S
Acton, Ontario
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