Acton Council Deals With Repairs Taxes and Beverages
The Acton Council met Monday night to approve street repairs and grader procurement, fence costs for the Park and Cemetery, street lighting, and pumping facilities. Councillors also discussed arrears of taxes, Workmen’s Compensation coverage, incinerator at the dumping ground, and drainage connections, with word on Beverages Rooms and liquor board coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Messrs
T. Gibbons
J. E. McMillan
A. Mason
Reeve FP
J. McCutcheon
Glen Wilson
J. E. McMillut
D. A Henderson
Action Public Utilities Commission
Acton Public Utilities
Commission
Acton Farr Paris
Norman McEachern
Chester McBain
George McBain
Workmen's Compensation Board
McPherson
T. E. Gibbons
J. FE. McMillan
Beardmore Leathers Limited
Elgin
John Street
the Crescent
Weardmore Leathers Limited
Odette
Liquor Control Board
Acton Council
Ontrio Commission
Pioneers' Cemetery
William Ramsden
Reeve McCutcheron
R N. Brown
Plonver
England
Ontario
Coronation Bay
Johnston Family Relocates from Hanover to Church Street
Mr and Mrs Geeur Johnston and their daughter have moved from Hanover to Church Street. Johnston previously owned and ran the Ideal Dairy in Hanover for five years and plans to open a pasteurizing plant on Musa Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeur Johnston
Hanover
Church Street
Rockalong Institute Forms First Annual Meeting
The Rockalong Women's Institute held its first annual meeting at Mrs. W. Purmore's home with President Mrs. D. McNabb in charge. Twenty seven members existed, one new, and officers were elected including President Mrs. Douglas McNabb and Secretary-Treasurer Miss Helen Bayne. The group planned projects and a Coronation Day tree planting, with next meeting set for June at Mrs. Nelson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Trafalgar
W. W. ‘Thompson
Joseph YH. Willmott
Von
Duncan Marshall
Ontario
Marshall
Great Britain
Britain
Canada
Arthur Street
Ontario Agricultural College
George Day
Dominion Shorthorn Breeders' Association
Rockalong Women's Institute
W. Purmore
D. McNabb
Nower
Institute
Pasmore
Douglas McNabb
Chester Plank
No Welt
Helen Bayne
J. Dennis
W. AfeNebb
Graham
Shubtb
Tone
W. Ulack
N. Wellover
A. McNabb
Bayne
Nelson
H. Wardlaw
Tane
Myst Pormore
Veterans Attend Coronation Service at Knox Church
Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion led a parade to Knox Church for a special Coronation service. Rev Mr Bennie, minister and Legion Chaplain, spoke praising the ceremony and the phrase God Save the King as emblematic of the British Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Canadian Legion
Knox Church
Wand
Bennie
Legion
Bennin
Coronation Day Dance Fetes Lakeside Chapter LO.DE. in Acton
A grand Lakeside Chapter LO.DE. dance at Acton Town Hall drew a splendid crowd. Roy Snider's Orchestra from Kitchener played. Dr and Mrs No Harrop won the spot dance. Mrs Win Ramsden and Mr M Symon won the mystery dance. Mrs Melds and Mr M Storey with Miss Weaver won the ducky number. Novelties and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Town Hall
Roy Snider
Kitchener
No Harrop
Acton man committed for trial on negligence charge
Ernest Slusworth of Acton was committed for trial on a criminal negligence charge at a preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate Bull. Many witnesses from the Coroner’s inquest testified again and Crown Attorney W. I. Dick prosecuted with George F. Molt of Milton defending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Slusworth
Acton
Wis Lant
Bull
David Muinnen
Quelph
Mellain
W. I. Dick
George FE. Emolt
Milton
Acton Institute Elects Officers At Women's Institute Meeting
The Women's Institute met at Mrs. Gamble's home with the President presiding. A five minute talk and a doll call marked the gathering while current events and a report on year activities highlighted donations to charities and fund drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Guelph Hospital
A. Rector
1St View
J. Wilderspin
Sire
A.W. Bishop
Mins E. Trawthorne
WW. McCutcheon
G. YY. Lantz
G. Hodgins
Ty Luppin
Sioke
Hawthorne
A. McDonald
J. BE. Gamble
KE. Wawthorne
Plantut
Mrns FP
J. Salt
J. Wilderepin
J. Dobbie
Layette
Collier. Wooth
Falster
A. H. Bishop
Collier
Holster
Salt
Caliier
Davidson
J. E. Gamble
Halton Plowmen Plan Junior Match in Milton District
Halton Plowmen's Association executive outlined the annual Junior Farmer Plowing Match and Coaching Demonstration to be held in Milton district on Friday June 4. Coaches N G McLeod of Galt and Alex Black of Guelph are expected to attend. The event is open to Halton youths under 20 with separate classes for each township and a novitiate class for first timers. all four township councils have funded prizes.
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Halton
L. W. Chisholm
Milton
N. G. McLeod
Galt
Alex. Black
Guelph
Chisholm
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Ballinafad
About thirty five relatives gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert A McEnery Ballinafad to mark their silver wedding with euchre a musical program and a cake. The couple received many gifts and Mrs Wm Evans and Jesse McEnery won the euchre prize. On Monday evening friends from Acton and Georgetown surprised them with a silver dish as an anniversary memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. McEnnery
Ballinafad
McEnery
Arnold AicEnery
Edith Tussell
Alma McEnery
Jean Evans
New Coronation Stamp Issue Goes On Sale At Acton
Monday morning the Acton Post Office began selling the new regular issue and Coronation postage stamps. The three cent stamp features the King and Queen, while the four five and eight cent designs depict the King alone. Earlier one two and three cent stamps were issued weeks ago. A display of the stamps has been in The Pare Paris window for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Paris
Paving Work Begins on Middle Road Between Oakville and Bronte
On Monday the Middle Road Highway paving started between Oakville and Bronte with about twenty two men employed initially. The Bronte bridge work aims to extend toward Seventh Line with a four percent mile stretch and at Oakville. Once full operation begins, more workers are expected to be hired though wages are reported at five cents an hour amid a backdrop of a New Toronto strike affecting the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Road
Oakville
Bronte
Bronte Bridge
Atward
Toronto
Ontario Pay as You Go Policy Highlights Surplus and Debt Cut
Ontario Premier Mitchell Hepburn and Provincial Treasurer unveil midyear financial statement showing an estimated $7.6 million surplus after a $12.4 million relief bill. The budget notes a substantial surplus and debt reduction, drawing widespread comment on the plan's solidity and fiscal prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Ton. Mitchell F. Hepburn
Coronation Puzzle Poem Winner and Prize Details
The winner is Audrey MacArthur of Acton for the opener Hall to Our Kleg. She will receive a Coronation souvenir. This week's poem appears on Page Five with the same rules and a chance to win a pound box of chocolates if answered by 4.30 on Saturday.
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Kleg
Sanday
Audrey MacArthur
Acton
Puge
Fireworks in Acton Ended by Police After Nuisance Violation
A group of four youths from Guelph tried a Tuesday evening fireworks display in Acton. Chief McPherson stopped the event, confiscated unused crackers, and charged them with nuisance bylaw violations as they scattered firecrackers toward MM Street creating a threat to buildings and vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Acton
McPherson
Portrait of King George VI by Simon Elwes at Royal Academy
The article notes Simon Elwes painted a full length portrait of the then Duke of York before George VI's accession. The work shows him in the 11th Hussars uniform as colonel in chief. It highlights royal portraits' rarity and public demand for images of the new King and Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George VI
Simon Elwes
England
George V
11Th Hussars
Duke of York
Peron
Royalty
Ontario Surplus Larger Than Budgeted Reveals Strong Fiscal Health
A published statement shows the actual surplus far exceeding forecasts with $9.32 million after relief adjustments totaling about $13.27 million. The Treasury Department publishes the pay as you go figures to inform taxpayers and markets about Ontario’s strong year end results. The full statement appears on Page Six of the newspaper this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Myr
Hepburn
Wso
Ontario
Acton
Treasury Department
Bannockburn Women's Institute Holds April Meeting
The Bannockburn Women's Institute met at Mrs. A G Clarridge's home on Wednesday April 71st. Members proposed next year's programs and discussed Christianity and patriotism and plant care. Wiley won a flower cent prize and a noon lunch followed a brief social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women’s Institute
A.G. Clarridge
F. Cole
D. Lo
Wiley
Improvement to tannery grounds completed at Beardmore
The project cleared and levelled an untrodden yard area last week. Old bark sheds were torn down and a general cleanup removed scrap over several weeks. Grounds around the buildings are undergoing improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore Tune
Acton Joins Coronation Celebration Parade and Trees
Acton joined yesterday morning with communities across the British Empire in a coronation celebration for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A large parade formed on Elgin Street and Mil Street led by KE Yarrop, with clergy, teachers, Scouts, and local organizations, ending at Education Lane for a service marked by school choirs, commemorative tree plantings, and a souvenir medal presentation by Reeve McCutcheon and Commissioner Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Yarrop
Duke of Devonshire
TODE
Lakeside
Lode
Acton Women's Institute
Acton Way
Lorne Rules
Georgetown
Canadian Legion
Mill
Main Streets
Education Lane
WL. Wennle
E. Brillinger
KE. M. Morrow
E. G. Baxter
Mixa T. #. Hunt
Royal Forest
George VI
Flizabeth
McDonald
Reeve McCutcheon
R. J. Kerr
Wilma Vansen
J. Salt
A. R. Bishop
Harrop
Halton Calf Clubs Elect Officers in Milton Meeting
At a large Friday meeting in Milton Halton Calf Clubs launched for 1937 with about 50 members. Two clubs will cover Holsteins and Jerseys Guernseys Shorthorns Nerefords and Angus. the latter split into dairy and beef sections. Officials were elected for Milton Wolstein Calf Club and Halton Jersey Guernsey Beef Club with prize money over 175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Halton
J. E. Whitelock
Department of Agriculture Office
County of Hatton Agricultural Society
Federal
Ontario Departments of Agriculture
Peel Jersey
Yallon Agricultural Society
Pric
Jersey
Addison Woodley
Gerald Graham
Lloyd Chisholm
Hulton Calf Club
Milton Wolstein
Guernsey
George Henderson
Geo
Breckon
Lloyd Wah
Woyd Chishakn
Mother's Day Service at St. Alban's
The Anglican Church held nine Mother's Day services with an afternoon baptism and an evening prayer and dedication service per Canterbury York guidance. The program included three parts with appropriate music and two special hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Alban's
Canterbury
York
Wily plan for potato sample giveaway draws debate
In a humorous letter a Villager ponders a scheme to boost circulation by offering a year’s subscription in exchange for a sack of potatoes. Halltor responds with a wry remark about four barrels of samples as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kxiiter
Halltor
Mother's Day Observed at United Church Service
Sunday morning at the United Church the mothers day service merged the Sunday School and church with Mr A T Brown in charge. Dr Morrow delivered the theme and baby son of Dr and Mrs Cullen was christened. In the evening Dr Morrow spoke on the Coronation with the topic Our Empire's True Greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
A. T. Brown
Ddrs
Cory
Dr. Morrow
Cullen
Coronation Trees Planted in Walton County Rural Schools
About 3,500 trees distributed to all rural county schools by Inspector J. M. Denyes and Agricultural Representative J. E L. Whitelock. Each pupil gets two trees a Norway Spruce and an Elm, to be planted around homes as Coronation Trees, supplied by the Ontario Forestry Branch. The project, taught in public schools, is sponsored by the Walton County Conservation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Denyes
J. E L. Whitelock
Ontario Forestry Branch
Walton County Council
Friendly Circle Hosts Last Social of Season
The Ladies' Friendly Circle of the United Church held the season finale Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs L O Johnston. Plans were made for a picnic on June 23. Mrs ilton received a pi casserole as a gift and contests crowned winners Mrs J J Stewart Mrs Y C Matthews and Miss Doris Wilson. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Friendly Circle of the United Church
L. O. Johnston
Ilton
J. J. Stewart
Mors. Y.C. Matthews
Mise Doris Wilson
Limehouse United Church Anniversary and Events
Community notices list a church anniversary on Sunday in June with Rev. Morrow as MLA and a garden party Monday evening. Also announced is a church choir organized garden program featuring Emmest Bowles of Toronto and other performers with admission 38 cents or two for a quarter. tickets from choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse United Church
Ith
Boa Morrow
Ualted
Emmest
R. Bowles
Toronto
Chatr
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Rockalong Institute
Acton Institute
Halton Plowmen
King of
Bannockrburn Institute
Parade Way
J. M. McDonald
Halton Calf Clubs
Thie Nicading
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