Acton Council Posts Rewards and Signs for Lavatories
Acton Council debated lavatory vandalism and ordered a 98 dollar reward for information leading to convictions. The Motor League will supply eighty route signs and cover delivery costs. Talks continued on bathing facilities at Pairy Lake and tree trimming on John Street.
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YACA
Mason
EB. EB. Barr
G. A. Dilla
Duke of Devonshire Chapter
D.E
Duke of Devonshire
Pairy Lake
Barr
Lake
Lachlan McMillan
John Street
Jonen
McPherson
Motor League
Acton
League
James Robertson Co
Ho Lo McDonald
Lability
Reid accuses Bennett aide of unaccounted payroll funds
Liberal member Tom Reid of New Wealminster British Columbia charges in the House of Commons that about 72000 dollars in payroll padding cannot be accounted for during the Bennett regime.
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Tom Reid
New Wealminster
B.C
R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Usere
Bennett
Reid
Acton Woman's Institute Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
The Acton Woman's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs J K Gamble's home with Mrs Reesor presiding. Mrs J Wilderspin elected president. other officers include A H Bishop as first vice president and T Lappin as second vice president. Delegates were sent to conventions, and donations were made to Cripple Children's Fund and Armistice wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Woman's InUlute
J. K. Gamble
J. Wilderspin
A. H. Bishop
T Lappin
J E Gamble
OH McCutcheon
G H Lantz
GQ Hodgins
E. Cullier
E Lambet
Mim RL Davidson
Booth
F Wilds Stick
Ao McDonald
JE Gamble
E Collier
Fulster Music Festival
A H Bishop
G W
Santa Mn
RL. Davidson
J Dobbie
E. Cal
Shallot prize ties to Rockwood puzzle winner
In last week’s Pure Poem the shallot prize sparked talk as Wm Wallace of Rockwood No 27 solved the Puggle Poem, with one other winner. The note explains shallots as onionlike bulbs used for flavoring, and hints of another puzzle push on Page Five.
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Wm Wallace
R. RL
Rockwood
Coles
Garage Operators Ladies Night at Pig and Whistle Inn
The Halton Branch of Garage Operators Association of Ontario held a ladies night at the Whistle Inn on the Lakeshore Highway Bronte. Hulls Orchestra Georgetown provided music and Mr Percy David Toronto performed. Provincial Council members attended with speeches by Harry Harper detailing the association goals. Eighteen door prizes drew cheers and dancing followed. Inn manager Mr AL Brown earned praise for the smooth event.
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Halton
Harry Harper
AL. Brown
Coronation Pictures Delight Acton Meeting of Knox YW A
On the eve of the coronation anniversary Knox Young Women’s Auxiliary staged a moving pictures event for Acton. Mrs. W. P. Camble of Guelph gave a brief address about her trip before two Coronation reels, one in color and another from on the continent, Scotland and England. Devotional readings and prayers followed with solos and a mixed chorus performance.
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George VI
Elizabeth
Knox Young Women's Auxiliary
Acton
W. P. Camble
Guelph
Scotland
England
High School Wing Refused At Burlington
Burlington electors rejected the High School Board’s request for 12000 to add a wing and equipment. Eighty eight voted for while 242 voted against, a 154 vote majority against the proposition. The town council had refused to grant funds for two extra rooms for domestic science and manual training as required by the Department of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
High School
Department of Education
Victoria Day Observed On May Twenty Fourth
Victoria Day will be observed on May 24 in many municipalities with a long weekend for celebrants. The Dominion government has no power to change the date despite calls to move the holiday from May 23. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said Parliament must act to alter the statutory date.
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Victoria
Domunion
Mackenzie Kingson
House of Commons
Gordon Graydon
Pee
King
Former Haltonians Lead Academy of Medicine Officers
At the annual meeting of the Academy of Medicine Dr Cameron Warren of Toronto formerly Acton was elected President and Dr D E Robertson formerly Milton of Moose River mine fame and Superintendent of the Sick Children's Hospital was named Vice-President.
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The
Academy of Medicine
Cameron Warren
Ctair Avenue
Toronto
Acton
D. E Robertson
Milton
Moose River Mine Fame
Sick Children's Hospital
Bowling and Tennis Club Elects Officers
The annual meeting reported a financing change with Beardmore & Company donating 150 per year and use of property. Excess funds will improve playing conditions or build for later use, while a small balance remained. A tax reduction committee was formed and new husband and wife member class announced. Officers elected include President J M McDonald and Honorary President W J Gould with Elliott, Cullen and Bealty among the officers.
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Beardmore & Company
Heardmore Co
R. H. Elliott
Officvra
W. J. Gould
J. M. McDonald
Dr Cullen
W. Bealty
Dattye
Dr. Cullen
Seecretary
Ho Hinton
Lo McMullen
J. Rosas
B. Rawlings
G. G. Emery
W. H. Clayton
R. W. Lowrie
T. Watson
R. H Ennott
B. Bayliss
1937 Baseball Schedule Set by Halton County League
The Halton County League announces a two-division schedule including Acton Georgetown Milton Oakville and Hespler with multiple twin bill and twilight games starting May week after Saturday. Key dates list May through August with pairings Acton Milton Georgetown Oakville Hespler.
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Overamay Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Oakville
Hespeler
Halton County
Acton
Heapeler
Milton Y
Geumrtown
Mother's Day Services Held in Acton Churches
Mother's Day services were observed across Acton churches Presbyterian and Baptist with combined Sunday School and worship. United Church featured a John Wenley home scenes portrayal with Mia Q. G. Enery Susannah Wenley and youth group. Knox Church presented The Sistine Madonna tale with Mrs Ho Malnprim and Bennie's God to Love theme. Flowers highlighted the Baptist service.
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Presbyterian and
Baptist
Acholara
Mother
Joan Wealey
Knox Church
Ho Malnprim
Bennie
Man Injured on Cultivator Farm Accident
A. M. McPherson suffered two broken ribs and extensive bruises after a cultivator accident on his Acton farm. He walked onto the machine to untangle lines, horses bolted, he was dragged, wheel ran over a stone, and he crawled to the house for help. He escaped a fatal outcome but endured serious injuries.
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Hill
Acton
A. M. McPherson
Ex-Reeve Harrison Opens Saskatoon Wholesale Branch
Ex-Reeve C Ho Harrison, founder of Acton Machine Co, expands with a western branch in Saskatoon Bowan Building. The firm, operating under its Acton name, moves stock for western distribution after relocating to Toronto a year and a half ago. Acton friends extend congratulations on the growth as the business broadens its reach.
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Reeve C Ho Harrison
Acton
Acton Machine Co
Baskawon
Harrison
Toronto
Acton Machine Company
Western
Bowman
Saskatoon
Lakeside Chapter Bingo Attracts Prize Winners
The Lakeside Chapter IODE bingo night at the Legion Hall drew a large crowd. Miss Marguerite Ryder welcomed attendees with Mr J M McDonald assisting. numerous members won special prizes including household items and grocery baskets.
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Lakeside Chapter Bingo
Legion Hall
Lakeside
IODE
Marguerite Ryder
J. M. McDonald
Mm J Morton
Pearen
Mackie
Grace Gibson
Geo Somerville
Mias Maisie Nicol
Robt Jonneon
C Leishman
Susar
Harry Waterhouse
Mary Simpson
Mira
Olaishman
Marry Waterhouse
Ed Ryder
J Morton
Lo Dunn
W . Bradshaw
Scout Mothers Plan Jamboree At Acton
The Scout Mothers' Auxiliary met at Mrs. W. Chisholm's home. Scoutmaster Mason outlined plans for the upcoming Jamboree and a quar which will be made this year. Bill Vincent and Donald Evans sang duets during refreshments before the benediction.
Wage Rates Set for Season by Esquesing
Esquesing Council met for regular session with Reeve Hobinson and members May Murray and Harrop. They approved road-related payments totaling 4832.10 and set season wage rates at 50 cents per hour for man and team and 25 cents per hour for man. Insurance with General Accident Co. at 253.60 was approved and the meeting adjourned with a TBA June 13 schedule.
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Exquesing Council
Queir
W. A
Wiben
Ct. May
GW Murray
Edwin Harrop
N A Hobinson
Wen
Hydro Elytric Power Commission
Concadian Automobile Service Association
Ceore Eeliott
Jo EO Whittelock
Wilton
George Brown
TGG Ramahaw
Sanford & Son
Hollum
W A Wilson
E Harrep
General Accident Insurance Company
E Harrop
Reytaion
Agreement for Joint Use of Poles Sanctioned by Comm
Acton Public Utilities Commission met to approve a new Bell Telephone Co pole joint use agreement and authorize standard form preparation. Officials reviewed water heater campaigns, hydro supplies, and meter readings while ordering lawn care and asset purchases.
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Comm
WII
Oficiala Cenfer
C Hansen
P McCutcheon
Menora Hurd and
Mclaren
Bell Telephone Co
Ontario Commission
Acton Commission
F McCutcheon
C. Hansen
Bell Telephone
Crescent
Greenock Society Visits Dublin Literary for Social Evening
The Dublin Literary convened at the school on Friday evening May 6 to host the Orrenock Literary. Welcome words were offered by W inham and President Gordon Stakes ewemke chaired. The visiting society performed the three act play Eyes of Love, which delighted attendees before the National Anthem and a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Literary
Orrenock Literary
Winham
Gordon Stakes
Ewemke
Directors to Hold Bee at the Park
Acton Agricultural Society directors plan a bee at the Park on Monday afternoon. They will level earth on the race track to widen the course and finalize prize list arrangements. President J A Mann presides as revisions to the prize list occur at the next meeting.
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Acton ‘Agricultural Society
Ales
J A Mann
Empire Day Concert at Town Mall May 1Pth
A community notice announces an Empire Day Concert at the Town Mall on Thursday at eight oclock featuring festival choruses solos duets and trios with Rhythm Band and drills.
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Council
Plana
Fairy Lake
Mason, Chalmers, Chapman
Jonea
Reave F. J. MacCutcheon
Hasart Supplies
Jones
James Robertson
Hughes Cleaver
M.P, Minnister
Transport
C. B. Hoar
W .H. Wireshire
J L Isley
OF Hepburn
Creaver
Inspector of Legal Offices
General
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mrs. Wilderspin
Acton Institute
E Lambert
D Foster
Gamble
Sas
Mra Hees
Knox Y.W.A
Haltonians
Bowling and Tennis Club
Beardmore Co
Robert Tait McKenzie
Philadelphia
Tait
Ottawa
McGill University
University of Pennsylvania
C. Hangen
Reeve McCutcheon
N. J. Kerr
Acton Public Utlities Commission
Stocking
Hydro
Studro Department Packard Electric Co Ltd
MacDonald Electric Co. Ltd
James R. Heearnty Corporation Ltd
C.N.R. and
Exprean
Sungame Company Ltd
Waterworks
Hydro Department
Greenock Society
Dublin
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Sans Comets
D Powter
Bunday
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