Erin Township Meeting Ends Reliefs And Appointments
Erin Township Council met at Hills turg on Monday with all members present. By law No. 7 appointed Fence Viewers Pound Keepers and Sheep Inspectors across divisions. Dan A. McDougall named Weed Inspector for 1938. Hayward Construction gravelling tender accepted at c per yard. Reliefs halt after April 1 1938 except for sickness. Treasurer authorized to pay overdue telephone debentures $8 903.41 and inform holders no interest after June 30 1938. Various payments listed. meeting set for Hillaburg April 18 at ten a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
Hillsturg
John Mcore
Hay
Reeve Preaihed
Geo. Rogers, Jr
Cheater Burt
Joel B. Leake
Norman Davis
Geo
Burt
Wim. Barbour
CM. Beawick
J. Robertson
A. McEnery
Geo. D. Boott
Harold Griffin
D. Graham
Alex. McKinnon
Zar Moore
Hayward
Erin
Ralph OC
Bone Protensionss Service
Aoe
York
Hillaburg
DUGGAN DIES PROMINENT BRAMPTON FIGURE AT 1658 BIRTH
T W Duggan former Brampton resident and Dale Estate manager died Monday. Born in Churchville in 1868 he served as Deputy Sheriff of Perth County before joining the Dale Estate rising to general manager in 1933. He led Grace United Church and held civic roles including Brampton mayor 1912 13 and CN E director. Survived by his widow three sons and three daughters.
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T. W. Duggan
Dale
Brampton
Churchville
Perel
Dale Estate
Thomas Dale
Flower Censer
Valeries
Hydro and Walter Commission
Peel County Mothers’ Allowance Board
Peel and
C.N.E
Robert B Duggan
T Blake Duggan
Toronto
D W Duggan
Tvan B. Melhuish
MacKay
Kenneth Wilson
St Alban's Young Folks Build Model Church
The St Alban's Sunday School children are crafting a miniature church. They use an old packing case for the structure, line arches with gypsum, coat and varnish the floors, and are assembling small furniture pieces. The completed model will be exhibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Alban’s Young Folks
St. Alban’s Bunday School
Palermo Juniors Capture Halton Drama Festival Trophy
Palermo Juniors won the W. J. Dick Trophy at the Halton Juniors Drama Festival held in Milton High School auditorium. Acts by Acton Milton and Palermo featured plays The Valiant Courage Mr Greene and The Window. Adjudicator Judge A Burrows of Toronto praised the groups. Crown Attorney W I Dick presented the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
W. J. Dick
Halton
Milton High School
Acton
Milton
Palermo Playera
Martyn Healop
Milford Shepherd
Gwen Smitt
Clarence Kingston
Fred Edwards
Geo. Breckon
Eva Vansickle
Mina Higzet
Joseph Hurst
R. L. Davidson
Courage
Mr. Greene
Wilmer Davidson
Laura Johnaton
Harry Smethurst
Lilian Lawrence
Elwood Johnaton
Milton Juniora
Evangeline Carson
Ruth Cartwright
Wm. Tolton
Kenneth Marshall
A. Burrows
Toronto
J. E B. Whitelock
Acton Hockey Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
An enthusiastic Acton Hockey Club gathers last evening to review the year. President W D Talbot and other officers are elected including Wm Coon first vice president and W H Clayton second vice president. Treasurer K Graham and Secretary E Middleton are named with an executive committee of McDonald Rumley Eliott Creighton and Harry Holmes Jr. Plans and committees for next year are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hockey Club
R. H. Eliott
W. B. Rumsey
W. D. Talbot
Wm. Coon
W. H. Clayton
W. K. Graham
W. E. Middleton
J. M McDonald
W. B. Rumley
J Creighton
Harry Holmes, Jr
An Irish Night and Box Social at Greenock Literary
Greenock Literary Society held a St Patrick’s box social on Friday March 18 in the school. Gordon Leslir chaired as Wilma and Helen West performed in Irish costume. Performances included readings, piano duets, violin and saxophone pieces, and an orchestra selection. The evening closed with the National Anthem and a social hour with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Literary Seociety
St. Patrick's Box
Gordon Leslir
Wilma
Helen West
Jean Mann
Donalda
Margaret McPhail
Annie Haleovitch
Harvey Fisher
Mrs. Fisher
Eileen Johnson
Leste Swackhamer
Isabel Swackhamer
William Black
Arthur McKeown
Quint's New Nurse Appoints Hanna Ulrichsen Head Nurse
Miss Hanna Ulrichsen is named head nurse of the Dionne quintuplets nursery, bringing training from the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. She was chosen by Dr. Alan Brown, head of the hospital and professor at the University of Toronto.
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Hanna Ulrichsen
Dionne Quinta
Toronto Hospital
Miss Ulrichsen
Alan Brown
The
Universality of Toronto
Aeroplane Factory to Rise at Malton Facility
National Steel Company to build a 500000 dollar aeroplane plant at Malton for the Royal Canadian Air Force under a Federal contract. Toronto City Council approves 33.15 acres of Malton airport land for the project as an initial order for ten Westland Lysander planes is reported with potential expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malton
National Steel Company
Royal Canadian Air Force
Toronto
Malton Airport
RCAF
Acton Band Introduces New Bandmaster at Town Hall Event
The Acton Town Hall crowd attended a bingo and old-time dance to support the band. Bandmaster Perrotta was introduced and conducted the door prize draw. Proceeds will supplement the municipal grant for the band this year.
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Acton
Perrota
Irish St Patrick Day Supper Draws Community Crowd
A St Patrick's Supper hosted by the Ladies' Aid of the United Church drew a good crowd last Thursday. The Irish menu featured roast pork and potatoes, with green table decorations and ample servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the United Church
Two More Injured in Car Crash West of Acton
Two men were injured Thursday when their car lost control near Acton striking a large highway boulder two miles west of Acton. Dr Gilchrist of Toronto suffered a fractured knee cap and facial cuts. George Gilchrist had severe knee bruises and a hand cut. The accident occurred while attempting to pass a car and trailer driven by J C Dennis in poor visibility. They were treated in Acton then returned to Toronto. Traffic Officer Howell investigated the scene noting a nearby school group had just passed and could have sustained serious injuries.
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Acton
Gilchrist
Toronto
George Gilchrist
J C Dennis
Trafic
Howell
Cheer Up Chad presented by Dublin Literary Society
The Dublin Literary Society held its March meeting at the school with a program including a vocal duet by Douglas and Dorothy Frank and an orchestra piece. The play Cheer Up Chad featured Sadie Jackson portrayed by Verna Webster and Chad Barnett by Walter Linham, with several other characters and a finale gift of pillow slips to Mrs Somerville.
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Dublin Literary
Douglas
Dorothy Frank
Chad
Sadie Jackson
Verna Webster
Susie Branson
June Crawfornd
Wilda McGlaugh
June Crawford
Chad Barnett
Frances Mullin
Vision Weater
Rachael Mullin
Mrs Darton
Ric
Asken
Annie Bhick
Walter Linham
Deater
Bell Wardle
Sam Warren
Paving Program Recommended To Halton County Council
The Halton County Council held its third meeting of 1926 in Milton on Tuesday with full attendance. Officials reported weed control spraying progress, road maintenance costs, and a plan for a regular paving program funded by lower debenture debt. The session included Militia and Boy Scouts discussions and a proposed road link between Halton and Peel, with committee reports and accounts approved.
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Crants
Boy Scouts Association
Lorne Rifles
Chingimacoury
Eaquesing
Halton
C. G. Riddell
G. M. Fitzgerald
Lorne
Canada
George Eliott
Chinwuns
Wo Road
Peel
Hall
McNiven
Department of Highways
Chinguacousy
Esquesing
Centreville
Smith
Mr Smith
Burlington High School
Gumph O Vo Institute
Streetaville High School
George Currie
Nelson Robinson
Ayate
Irving
Byers
Knox Church Choir Hosts Banquet by Young People’s Guild
The Knox Church choir enjoyed a banquet hosted by the Young People’s Guild on St Patrick’s Day evening. Mrs H Mainpriza invited the choir to the basement dinner with green decor and festive food.
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Knox Choir
Young People's Guild
Knox Church
St. Patrick's Day
Norman Wright
Wright
M. Near
Church Universal
Revo H. la Bennie
F. Ball
Unity Club Holds Evening Service at United Church
The Unity Men's Club led the service at United Church on Sunday with ushers in the pews and the choir loft filled. An octet performed two pieces, and Mr Nell M. Nabb Jr conducted with Mr Howard Switzer and Rev Dr Morrow assisting.
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Unity Men's Club
The
United Church
Nell M.nabb, Jr
Servier
Howard Switzer
Morrow
Miamsel Nellis
Gordon Leste
Hhis
David Livingstone
Africa
John Franklin
Henas
Successful euchre event held by Women's Institute
The Women’s Institute group hosted a successful euchre at Mrs W J Reid’s home. Pink card winners were Mrs Jennings and Mrs Morton, white card winners Mrs McDonald and Mrs Lindsay, and travelling prizes went to Mrs Morton and Mrs Salt.
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Group OF Women’s Institute
Noo Foot
Women’s Distitute
W J Reid
Jennings
Morton
McDonald
Lindsay
Mra Salt
Inversionist Frank Valek Turns Reading Upside Down
Frank Valek, a fifth grade student in Chicago, is described as an inversionist who reads and writes upside down and backwards. He is praised as the best speller in his class, a rare trait for someone who inverts text.
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Frank Valek
Frank
Eyes of Love local play well received in Acton Town Hall
The Greenock Literary Society presented Eyes of Love at Acton Town Hall on Wednesday evening March 2. Cast included Galvin Aitken and Jean Mann as Judge and Mrs Barry, Eileen Johnston as Gailyn Barry, Wil Johnston as Royal Manton, James McIntyre as Burt Wade, Jean Aitken as Reeta, Irene Aitken as Carolina, Evelyn Pensron as Lara, Arthur McKeown as Clark, Gordon Sealle as Jim Rankin, with Milas Elva Pearen directing.
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Greenock Literary Society
Acton Town Hall
Judge
Mrs. Barry
Galvin Aitken
Jean Mann
Eileen Johnston
Gailyn Barry
Royal Manton
Wil Johnston
Barry
Reeta
Burt Wade
Burt
Gallya
Hand
James McIntyre
Jean Aitken
Carolina
Irene Aitken
Lara
Evelyn Pensron
Clark
Amtusy
Arthur McKeown
Gordon Sealle
Trusty
Jim Rankin
Mani
Milas Elva Pearen
Acta Harvey Pisher
Vallin
Puzzle poem winner named in Acton weekly note
The Green Lane won last week’s Puzzle Poem. Mia, W R Lashbrook of Acton was the winner of this week’s award. This week’s Puzzle appears in rhyme on Page Eight.
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Mia
W R. Lashbrook
Acton
Preston Won Intermediate A Championship
Preston clinched the Intermediate A title by beating Acton in four games and advancing to the Allan Cup play downs to face the Chatham Maroons. Smith led Preston in scoring during the finals, as Owen Sound defeated St Catharines and Sarnia en route to the championship series.
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Midland
Preston
Acton
Woffer
OHA
St Catharines
Saffie
Owen Sound
Lenten Services At St Alban's Draw Crowds
Lenten services at St Alban's Church draw good attendance. An informal format opens with a hymn and brief address on topics like private prayer and Bible reading. Next Sunday features a mid Lent retreat and a children’s detail service at 10 am.
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St Alban’s Church
Hector
Orton Man Loses Three Fingers in Buzz Saw
Leslie Lamb of Orton lost three fingers on his left hand while working on a farm in Belwood Monday. The accident occurred at a buzz saw operated by Arnold Sommerville, near Oum saw, when his hand contacted the blade. He was taken to Groves Memorial Hospital in Pergua and reported progressing favorably.
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Leslie
Lamb
Orton
Jost
David F. Hutchison
Belwood
Arnold Sommerville
Groves Memorial Hospital
Pergua
Fire at Beardmore Plant Quelled in Early Stage
A Sunday evening fire in the Beardmore plant broke out around 9 30 in the chute of the extract room. The fire was detected early, extinguished by plant staff, with Acton Brigade on standby. It originated in the same section as the 1924 blaze that caused over 100000 in damage before sprinkler installation.
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Beardmore Go
Acton Brigade
Masonic Officers Form District Organization in Wellington
The Masonic Ruling Masters and Wat oenn Association of Wellington District formed at a diner meeting at GinIL Masonic Temple Saturday night with representatives from 18 lodges. A. L. Bennett of Alma Lodge Galt was named Chairman, J. P. Carmichael honorary chairman, Griffith Hughes vice chairman, and Verne McDinraith secretary treasurer. A program of lodge visits and Masonic educational work was set, reviving the Past Masters' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masters and Watoenn Association
Wellington
Ginil Masonic Temple
A. L. Bennett
Alma Lodge
Galt
JP. Carmichael
Kitchener
Griffith Hughes
Mercer Lodge
Fergus
Verne McDinraith
Guelph Lodge
Guelph
J. F. Carmichael
Masonic Past Masters
J. T. Power
Nater
Itona
Ayr
Elora
New Hamburg
Georgetown
Heapeler
Drayton
Preston
Baden Acton
Waterlog
Elmira
Four Injured When Car Crowded Off Highway Near Acton
Bus Nicolas Acton suffered serious head injuries after a collision on No 7 Highway near the CNR at Mount Pleasant. The car left the road to avoid a crash, four occupants including Bundhid Tom Nicol Bandmaster Perrott and 5S Simpson received minor cuts. The other vehicle fled the scene and clues are lacking.
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Nicolas Acton
CNR
Oressing
Mount Pleasant
Bundhid
Tom Nicol
Perrott
5S Simpson
Brampton
Acton
Local Events Calendar Sees March Meetings and Plays
The Annual Meeting of the Baseball Club is set for Tuesday March 29 in Council Chamber at 8 pm. Acton Town Mall hosts two nights of theater April 6 and 7 with Here Comes Charlie. Greenock Literary Society stages Eye of Love in Rockwood Town Hall on March 30. Palermo Juniors present The Valiant, followed by Courage Mr Greene by Acton Juniors in Acton Town Hall on March 31 at 8:15 pm admission 4c.
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Charle
Tume
Acton Town Mall
Palermo
Valiant
Halton
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Bramptonian
Hockey Club
Greenock
Quints
Pive
Unity Club
EOCAL
ST. Alban’s
Buzz
Masonic
Mertunge
Town Hall
Rockwood
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