Tax collection cost reduced and municipal cooperation approved
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Tuesday meeting with Chair R J Kerr and officials present. The board approved tax collection costs at 878.00 for 1997 and accepted Council cooperation, ordered filing a Powerlite Devices electric eye offer, and authorized a meter testing board with equipment by June 1. Arrears disposal and summer works were reviewed for next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Uttities Commission
F. J. McCutchson
M. Hansen
R. J. Kerr
P. J. McCutcheon
M. Hasisen
Hydro Department
Waterworks Department
HEPC
Jefferins
Powerlite Deviess ‘Ltd
O. M. Hansen
J. McCutcheon
Chas. Wilson
F. J. McCutehean
Wilson
Wilbon
Greenock Wins Spelling Match at Bannockburn Social
Greenock Literary Society visited Bannockburn for a social evening featuring musical selections, recitations, and piano duets. A spelling contest crowned Helen McCaig of Greenock as the winner, followed by a closing National Anthem and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Literary Society
Bannockburn Literary Society
Gordon Levalie
Harvey Fisher
Mia Fisher
Jean Mann
Isabel Swackhamer
Marie Clayton
Charles McKeown
Elliott Patterson
Laura Johnston
Art McKeown
Helen McCaig
Elwood Johnston
Greenock Literary
Lucky ticket quilt awarded at Dublin W I meeting
The Dublin Woman's Institute held its March gathering at Mrs J Hlack's home. With President absent, First Vice President Mrs G Somerville chaired. Mrs C van Gooseh presented a paper on rice and recipes. Mrs W Watkins sang. Quilt ticket 105 drawn. winner is Mrs Donaldson of Orangeville. Lunch and social followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Woman's Institute
J Hlack
A Near
G Somerville
G Robertson
Sing
C. van Gooseh
W. Watkins
Webster
McIntyre
Donaldson
Orangeville
Holstein Banquet at Millen Declared Most Successful
Walton's Annual Holstein Breeders and Milk Producers Banquet in Millen drew record crowds with about 300 attendees. Rev. W J Johnston of Eglinton United Church Toronto delivered a top after dinner speech. Halton breeders were honored for showcasing Holsteins at the C N E breeding exhibit with remarks from Morley Watson and J B Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Millén
Rev
W. J. Johnston
Eglinton United Church
Toronto
Mr. Johnston
Canada
Morley Watson
Tansley
Halton
Dominion
C.N.E
Alice Gilby
Hugh Beaty
Anderson
Nethercut
Merton Playera
Miss Diltz
Messrs
Cecil Breckon
Jim Breckon
George Breckon
Ford Rogera
Norman Giles
Halton Spring Assizes Wrap Up at Milton Court
Grand Jury indicted Harold McGuirdy of Rochester New York for motor manslaughter in the Burlington area car crash that fatally injured Lorne Tuck. Two undefended divorces were decided, including John Henderson awarded custody and a decree nisi for Thomas Massey. Gordon Booth won damages of 1026 and costs from Wood Gay after a 1937 tractor collision on Middle Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
John Henderson
Burlington
Nist
Thomas Massey
Nini
Gordon Booth
Bronte
Wood Gay
Toronto
Booth
New Middle Road
Gay
Mothering Sunday Observed at St Alban’s Church
Mothering Sunday was marked at St Alban’s Church with a daffodil service for children. Two choir boys received daffodils, they presented them at the door, and the service included hymns and a sermon on the revived day and its family observance. The epistle and gospel referenced figures linked to motherhood and the prodigal son. The congregation was one of the largest in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Alban’s Church
Lloo's.m
Tyes
Theschoir
Bruce Pargeter
Kenneth Marshall
Qhildren
Owen
Vurniy Muareur Gord
Librarian and former minister dies at 79
Parliamentary Librarian and former minister in the Border war-time Cabinet Hon. Martin Burrell died at his Ottawa home after a short illness. Burrell, 79, was elected to the House of Commons in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Burrell
Ottawa
Burrell
House of Commons
Acton Baseball Club Elects Officers for Season
The Acton Baseball Club reorganized with Wm. Coon named President for the year. Honorary Presidents are Dr. J A McNiven W B Rumley and J R Leishman. Other officers include Mac Byrnon as Vice President L Atkinson as Secretary Treasurer and executives W A Storey E Ryder and E Masters. Bat Boy is Percy Woods. The Executive will appoint a Manager and arrange representation at tonight’s Milton League meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wm. Coon
J. A McNiven
W. B. Rumley
J. R. Leishman
Mac Byrnon
L. Atkinson
W. A. Storey
E Ryder
Masters
Bat Boy
Percy Woods
Milton
Belmont man marks 77th birthday in West
J J Lawson of Belmont Manitoba observed his seventy seventh birthday on March 17 in excellent health. Born Acton Ontario he lived in Cheyenne Wyoming before returning to Canada. In Belmont United Church he led the choir taught Bible class and served as elder. He has two children William and Della. Many well wishes from friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lawson
Belmont
Manitoba
Exc Llent
Acton
Guelph
Ontario
Cheyenne
Wyo
Canada
United Church
Bel- Mont
William
Della
Dan Matchett
Winnipe
Auction brings strong prices in Erin Township sale
One of the largest Erin Township sales in years drew strong prices. Wi Bury offerings were disposed of in six hours by Auctioneer HOS Kerr. Mixed grain reached a new high of 164 per cwt. Ten horses sold well along with hogs and cattle, reflecting solid demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
Wi Bury
Hos Kerr
Acton Council Sets Date for Daylight Saving Time
Acton council minutes show Daylight Saving Time adopted from April 23 to September 6 with aligning decision to Toronto standards. Several payments approved totaling 246.95 for local factory labor gravel and charitable grants. other items include roof repairs and utility invoices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Kohl
Heardmare & Co
Elgin Street
Acton
Tex
Salvation Army
Publc Utilities Commission
Red Cross Society
Society
Courars
Gray, Teskey & Hill
Counil
Acton Citiezens
Ubett Bingo and Dance Council
Starr
Mrs J Dennis Wins Spelling Match at Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury Literary Society held a meeting in the school with Rosas Patterson in charge. The main program included readings and a spelling contest won by Mrs. J Dennis. Prizes for progressive euchre went to Mrs. T Near and Mr. vanQoosen. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Rosas Patterson
Mra. T. Near
Mr. vanQoosen
Technicolor Movies Open Night At YMCA
A large YMCA audience enjoyed a Technicolor program with harmonica and guitar by J Mc Mullen and W Darby. H Willenegger showed three reels including motor boat construction and Swiss winter joinery with marionettes finale by G Emery and C L Kirknesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
J. McMullen
W Darby
H Willenegger
Toronto Hunt Club
Royal York Hotel
St Kang
Switzerland
Gg. G Emery
Willenegger
Messrs
G . Emery
C. L. Kirknesa
Retires Larry Aurie From Detroit Red Wings
Larry Aurie, veteran right winger for the Detroit Red Wings, completes his final NHL season. Manager Jack Adama and owner Jamon Norris indicate plans for Aurie to take a top club role, as the last surviving member of the 1927 Detroit squad that introduced hockey to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Aurie
Detroit Red Wings
Obituary notices for three residents of Acton area
Obituaries report the death of Mr. Robert J. Runsell in Medicine Hat Alberta on March 21, survived by his wife and two daughters Marjorie and Donald a, plus two brothers and a sister. The second obituary details James Eccles McMillan of Esquesing Township Acton and Knox Avenue Guelph hospital care after a paralytic stroke and hip fracture. He left a wife Elizabeth Scott and farming earlier, with service at Knox Presbyterian Church and burial in Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Reid
Mr. Starr
Coudell
Mian J. McChegor
Young Street
R. J. Kerr
Jones
R. M. McDonald
Dincuas
Robert J. Runsell
John
Margaret Rusell
Hia
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Hia Hoas
Marjorie
Donalda
Edmonton University
John D Russell
New York City
Willam A. Russell
Vancouver
University Extension
R. Margaret Russell
Toronto
Russell
Acton and District
James Eccles McMillan
Knox Avenue
McMillan
Guelph
James E McMillan
Esquesing
Lachlan McMillan
Elizabeth Scott
Acton
Jame McMillan
Actan Gound
Knox Presbyterian Church
Dr. Smith
Jennie McDougall
Bennie
Fairview Cemetery
Mesara
Brown
Winnipeg
GW. Murray
Robt
J . Wallace
Thea Kennedy
Evan Jones
James Eccles
Lachlan
Mra McMillan
Hazel I. Bell
Corporation of Village of
Leonard Ridgway
Knox Church
V Jennie McDougal
W.D Smith
Halton County Musical Festival Set for Next Week
The Halton County Musical Festival unfolds Wednesday to Friday in Bronte with Acton Schools entering in Hbay Voice Junior and Boys Choirs and other items. Rural and urban school groups compete across three days with public school pupils under T F Hunt. Friday features junior and senior choir cups and shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Bronte
Acton
Hbay Voice
Boye
Lameheise
Kaquosing
Nassagaweya
Campballville
Acton School
Mins T. F. Hunt
Boyan
Aixtyvoton
Early Farm History of District Highlighted by UFYPO
Actondale UFYPO met at Lorne School with President Harry Smethurst in charge. Norval Juniors invited them to visit April 8. Program featured violin solos by Harvey Fisher, Howard Switzer on history of local farms and school building, piano by Mrs Fisher, and music by Ree and Vic Swindlehurst. National Anthem sang, lunch served, then dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actondale UF. Y.P.O
Lorne School
Harry Smethurst
Norval
Jack Quake
Harvey Fisher
Fisher
Lome School
Howard Switzer
Helen Meredith
Helen McGown
Ree
Vic Swindlehurst
Puzzle Poem Award Goes to Wilma West
The Puzzle Poem Award winner is Wilma West from R. A. No. 3 Acton. The last puzzle answer was Collier. Many entries were received, with a strong Scotch community presence. Send your answer to Tue Face Press by Monday evening to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Wilma West
Acton
Students Learn How to Apply for Jobs at Toronto College
A Friday event by Miss Davis and a Blias's Business College group in Toronto demonstrated correct and incorrect methods of applying for positions. The practical session replaced the usual Literary Society meeting and offered effective hands on guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Blias’s Business College
Toronto
Legal quip on prison term and inside jail reference
A lawyer says the judge will give at most two years in jail. The respondent agrees the two years would be served inside, indicating a concern about prison conditions.
Upcoming Events and Plays At Acton Town Hall
Monthly meeting of the Woman's Institute at the YMCA on Thursday April 7 at 2 30 p m. Charlie's Coming April 6 and 7 with two nights only at Acton Town Hall. Tonight double feature The Valiant and Courage Mr Greene with dancing after the plays. Get tickets early. When Charlie Comes here you’ll wish you had secured your tickets early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Institute
YMCA
Charlie
Acton Town Hall
Mr. Greene
Les
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Council
Greenock
Bannockburn
Dublin W. 1
Halton Spring Assizes
ST. Alban’s
Ball Club
Acton Sport
West
J Chapman
EB. Jones
Clhiaimera
F. J. McCutcheon
Wooda
Workmen's Compensation Board
Canadian Legion
Acton Citizen’ Band
I B. Wendar
Georgetown Lumber Core Shor
Cripps
Meeve
George
Elizabeth
Yprea
Belgium
Great Britain
Wolfers Brothers
Brussels
Robert J. Rubarll
James E. McMillan
W. D. Smith
Jean Smith
Jennie McDougal
G. McDougal
J McDougal
D. McDougal
James Scott
C. H. Hartson
Detroit
Samuel Brown
Winniptg
Jas. Ecclea
Brampton
W. McClure
U.F.Y.P.O
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