Simcoe Triumphs Over Acton In Semi Final Push
Simcoe defeated Acton 3 1 in Acton to tie the round and force a decisive game in the H A semi finals. Simcoe built a 2 0 lead after ten minutes as Davidson Nobes and Exseltine contributed, while Acton fought back with doubled defense after Walters injury. The night featured heavy body checking and a late goal by Johnnie Brush to put Acton briefly ahead before Simcoe reclaimed the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe China _Clippers
Acton
Acton Tahners
Simcoe
Brantford
Tanners
Simcoe Boys
Exlo McNahes
Walters
Rush Brush
Vic Rumiley
I. Marro
Johnnie Brush
Morton
Aimcoc
Kentner
LaFortune
Davidson
Actan
Imcor
Nobes
Exseltine
Gonl
Oatman
Vither
Heather
Wood
Bentner
J. Brush
Norm Morton
Terry
Moloxzsie
Bus Morton
Mologde
Bayliss
la Fortune
Woods
Robbins
LaPortune
I, Marie
Ce Dei
T- Maree
Page Pire
Prague Crisis Sparks Fear for Gordon and Family
Anxiety rises over the safety of Gordon and his wife as reports say he helped the Czechoslovak government during the Munich crisis and has not been heard from since Hitler’s forces entered Prague amid concerns for their safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Tap
Creech
Prague
Skilling
Wise
Czeh
Munich
Hitler
Relatives of John Storey in North Dakota Estate Hearings
In autumn 1937 John Storey died in North Dakota leaving an estate with unsettled heirs. Investigators traced relatives in Nuassagawega and Acton, Wisconsin, where a surrogate court commission heard testimony from residents about Storey family history and his two brothers Thomas and Robert, to establish rightful heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Storey
North Dakota
Storey
Nassawaweys
Acton
C.F. Leatherland
Sectetare
Tudge Weiss
Buffalo
C. FP
Free Press Ads Bring London Order to Acton Store
Pallant's Clothing Store reports an order for goods from London, England, highlighting the drawing power of advertising in the local Free Press. The note praises the combination of stock, service, and promotional ads as a strong, limitation-free driver of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Pallant’s
London
England
Halton Women's Institute Directors Meet in Milton
The Board of Directors of the Halton Women's Institute met in Milton this week with the County Executive and representatives from twenty one branches. They planned the District Annual Meeting to be held in Norval on June 20. Attendees included Mrs G W Mosales from Acton and Mrs Roy McKeown from Bannockburn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Women's Institute
Milton
Halton
Norval
Acton
G. W. Mosales
Bannockburn
Roy McKeown
Dublin
Alex
Limehouse
Marathon Bridge Final Ends Pleasantly at Duke Chapter Event
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE hosted a Marathon Bridge final at Mrs Symon’s home on March 46. Winners included Mrs Nelson for high series, Mrs Schroeder, and Mrs J Inglis with consolation. Evening prizes went to Mrs R M McDonald, Mrs Bort Mowat, and Mrs John Mowat. A bed jacket prize was awarded to Mrs Allan Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh
Symon
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
R. H. Eliott
Barr Throughness
Eliott
Nelson
Schroeder
Mra. J. Inglis
R. M. McDonald
Bort
Mowat
Mra
John Mowat
Allan Buchanan
Box Social At Greenock Literary Society
The Greenock Literary Society held a box social last Friday with Evelyn Pearen acting as chair in the president's absence. F L Wright and Norman presented slides while Leslie Sind and Isabel Swackhman performed with an orchestra from Mimosa, followed by a box auction by Roy Hindley and an enjoyable post lunch dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Literary Society
Evelyn Pearen
F. L. Wright
Norman
Leslie Sind
Isabel Swackhqmer
Roy Hindley
Acton Council Hears Auditors Report And Progress
Acton Council, with Reeve F. L. McCutcheon presiding, heard the auditors present led by Gray and Collinson. W C Jones reported arrears collection. finances recommended payments totaling 305.06 for services and supplies. The report praised tax verification, investments, and new records, with a July or August check‑up planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
A.milson
J. B. Chalmers
W. J. Beatty
E. Jones
FL McCutcheon
W. C. Jones
Bell Telephone Co
Acton Machine ‘Stech
Alon i
Symon
A. E. Wilson Co
Wm. Kelly
Salvation, Army
Higpilton
Messrs
Gray and Collinson
new_t
Round Robin Series Sets Hockey Playoff Matchups
Four teams Vie in the Intermediate 38 group of the O H A in a round robin to decide the final finalists. Acton faces Whitby in Acton with Owen Sound at Woodstock. Home and away games total three per team with two points per win and one per draw. Goals do not count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe
Acton
Tanners
China Clippers Becwrios
Fortune Star of
Whitby
O.H.A
Owen Sound
Woodstock
Iw Ste
Aerion
Tce
Fergus Editor J Pemplin Dies in Hamilton
J C Teamplin editor of the Fergus News-Record died yesterday in Hamilton at his daughter's home. Born in Fergus in 1870 he worked as a teacher and school principal before entering journalism in 1904. He served thirty years on the Fergus Board of Education including five as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Teamplin
Fergus News-Record
Hamilton
Marian ‘TemeEiin
Templin
Fergus
John Templin
Klora Model School
Marsville
Ottawa Normal School
Fergus Public School
Musiness 04
Annie Black
Hugh Black
Fergus Board of Education
Quiz Contest Feature At Dublin Literary Society
The Dublin Literary Society met at the school last Friday evening with President Mr Steele presiding. The program included a quiz contest a piano solo by Margaret Somerville readings by Doreen Steele Alma Ross and Margaret Somerville a St Patrick’s dialogue by local pupils cowboy singing in costume by Annie Kelly and Annie Black and a National Anthem with lunch and social time after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin’ Literary Society
Mr. Steele
Margaret Somerville
Doreen Steele
Charles Cutts
Alma Ross
St. Patrick's Dialogue
Dublin School
Annie Kelly
Annie Black
George Molozzie Improves at St Josephs Hospital
George Molozzie defence player for the Acton Tanners remains in St Josephs Hospital Guelph after an X ray shows his chest condition improving. He is through hockey for the year but hopes to return home in a week or so and avoid surgery if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Molozzie
Acton Tanners
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
Furgt
Pastoral Calls Made in Brantford Presbytery
At Brantford Presbytery in session at Galt the Pastoral Redistribution Committee reported calls made. Rev R J McKnight Tobermory to Scotland. Rev C J Craigg Brampton to Brant Avenue Brantford. Rev Dr E M Mor Ton Acton to Preston. Rev W Stanley Owen Stratford to Colborne Street Brantford. Rev 8 M Roadhouse Colborne Street Brantford to Stratford. Rev G C Girford Preston to Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brantford
United Church In
Galt
R. J. McKnight
Tobermory
Scotland
C. J
Craigg. Brampton
Brant Avenue
Mor. Ton
Acton
Preston
W. Stanley Owen
Stratford
Colborne
M. Roadhouse
G. C. Girford
Prize Winners at Acton Institute Group Gathering
The third group of the Women's Institute held a cachre at Mrs. Wikis Main arise on Tuesday afternoon. Prizes for pink cards went to Mrs. R L Davidson and Mrs A H Bishop. White card winners were Mrs W J Reid. Travel prizes were awarded to Mrs Bishop and Mrs Hollinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
R. L. ,Davidson
H. ‘Bishop
W. J. Reid
Bishop
Hollinger
Two Manslaughter Cases to be Heard in Halton Court
In Halton County court at Astiven on March 27 Justice J M Godfrey will hear two manslaughter charges. Leonard Hart of Toronto faces a manslaughter charge related to the death of Mrs Florence Johar on the Middle Road Highway October 31st. Kenneth Barker of Hamilton faces a separate manslaughter charge from an October 8th accident on the same road near Burlington that killed Phyllis Shaver, 10, of Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Harting
Mtr
J. M. Godfrey
Leonard Hart
Toronto
Mra
Florence. Johar
She Pownally
Prafalar
New “Middle Road
Kenneth Barker
Hamilton
Middle “Road
Burlington
Phyllis Shaver
Splendid Irish Dance Sponsored by Lakeside LO.D.E.
A lively St Patrick’s dance at the Roun Hall near Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E. drew a large crowd. Music by Lan Stewart and his orchestra kept attendees dancing from evening until morning, with prizes awarded to Miss Helen Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Példny
Lakeside
Lo.d.e
Lan Stewart
Helen Campbell
Fred J. Sait
Wm. McGee
Milas Betty Ford
Bert Crewson
Erin Township Council Holds March Meeting in Hillsbury
Erin Township Council met in Hillsbury on March 1 with full attendance. The clerk was ordered to print 100 copies of the 1038 Auditors Report for distribution and forward the years 1992 to 1937 to the Department of Municipal Affairs for inspection. A by law appointed Fence Viewers, Pound Keepers and Sheep Inspectors. Various expenses were approved including relief, a short course, road delegates, and road funds. The council adjourned to meet April 7, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
Hillsbury
Department of Municipal Alfaira
George Rogers
Chester Burt
Joel B. Leslie
Norman Davis
George C. Burt
Wm. Barbour
C. M.besches
Edgar Gray
Robt
A. McEnery
Smith
Rod
Graham
Alex. McKinnon
Norman Jackson
Kenneth Reid
Wilson Awrey
Leslie ‘Webb
Thompson
Norris Sinclair
Jas. McKitrick
Korn
Albert Wheeler
West Divsion
Ernest Awrey
Kirkwood
Robert ©. McCutcheon
Acton
Erin Town
Mike
Mllaneous
Hillsburg
Trip to Mission Fields Presented by United Young People
The Young People Union of the United Church held a Monday meeting led by Miss Velma Murray. Mrs. Bert Mowat’s Woman's Missionary Society guided an imaginary tour of missions the church supports. Ruth Gibson read scripture. Ruth Gibson. Donalda and Margaret McPhail performed a piano duet. Marjorie Gibson gave a reading Gods Great Family. Pat Wood sang a vocal solo. Mansell Nellis played a violin solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Union of the United Church
Velma Murray
Bert Mowat
Woman's Missionary Society
Ruth Gibson
Donalda
Margaret McPhail
Marjorie Gibson
God
Pat ‘Wood
Mansell Nellis
Puzzle poem solution winner announced for Acton
The weekly puzzle poem produced mixed results with many guesses. The official answer was Binocolite and Mira Cripps of Acton RD2 was named the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly
Mira Cripps
Acton
Halton Halton Council Debates Boy Scout Camp Grant
Halton County Council meets at Milton Court House with Warden and members present. Debate centers on funding for Blue Springs Scout Reserve and potential joint county administration with Peel. Col Fitzgerald notes regiment duties. Scout Executive Irwin explains camp use, acknol edges prior misperception about access for county groups. Concluded on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County Council
Milton
Mr. Eigwaon
Peel
Halton
Brampton
Hulton County
Hulton
Poth Counties
Counc
Boy Segula Association
Blue Springs
Niadwagaweya
Gordon
Mr. Irving
Allan
Mr. McCutcheon
Perhuayas
G. M. Fitzgerald
Tarne Sco Rifles
Col. Fitzgerald
Lorne
Boy Scouts’ Association
Irwin
Will Observe Diamond Wedding Anniversary Tomorrow
Acton residents Mr and Mrs George Wilds celebrate sixty years of marriage on Main Street as they plan a quiet observance tomorrow. Mrs Wilds has been in ill health for three months. the couple were wed sixty years ago by Reverend Ricehard Hobbs at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilds
Acton
Main
Wilds
Alan
Mir
Adam
Wilda
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. Edward McDonald in Sarnia
Friends in the district note the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. Edward McDonald at their Brock Street home in Sarnia on March 13. The couple married in 1889, lived in Denver five years, then returned to Sarnia where McDonald became a contractor involved in key local projects including the Sarnia Post Office and several churches and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Edward McDonald
Brock Street
Sarnia
Margaret’ Isabel Paul
Denver
Col
Sarma
McDonald
St. John's Church
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Devine Street United Church
Acton
Music Examination Results at Toronto Conservatory
The mid winter results for Mrs Gowdy pupils at the Toronto Conservatory of Music list Ethel Franklin piano Grade 5 Ted Brown honors Joan DeVries piano Grade 1 and others in History Grade 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.’ Gowdy
Toronto ‘Conservatory of Music
Islets “McGowan
Ethel Pranklin
Ce Shonora
Ted Brown
Joan DeVries
Coming Events and Concerts for March 24 in Esquésing
Announcement lists a dance by Prank's Orchestra at Esquésing on Friday evening March 24. Also notes a meeting of Acton Liberals in Council. Includes pricing details and general event notes for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank
Acton Liberals
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Dakota
Women’s Institute
Lo.d. E
Greenock
Jos, Herzog
Eyes Occing
Beremiere
Ritchie & Agar
Arena
Oakley
C.N.R
Areha
Perkins
Electreese
D. H. Lindsay
Timothy
Acton Welfare Board
Relbef Eee
J € Pemplin
Acton Institute
D.E
Erin Two
Council
Mission Fields
Ned To
Nevile Henderson
Bvittah Ambruspdor
Berlin
Wits
Cveoho
Slovakia
Cr Nuiple
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