Burglars Loot Acton Store For 500 To 600 In Goods
Burglars entered B. D. Rachlin Indies and Gents furnishings in Acton about 3 am and stole between 500 and 600 dollars worth of men s clothing shoes shirts neckties and socks. The cash register was untouched and jewelry case not entered. A 1939 Chevrolet car was used with license observed by witnesses. Police Chief McPherson and Provincial Officer Oliver led the investigation with reports the car may have been stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Rachith
Acton
Mr. Rachim
Frank Sagaski
Rachlin
Chilef McPherson
Oliver
Acton Plans May 31 Hockey Champions Celebration
Acton hosts a May 31 celebration honoring the 1939 OHA Intermediate B Champions. A 6:30 banquet at Town Hall features OHA officials and team members with wives or sweethearts. trophies and gold medals will be presented. Leather winbreakers with club colors and Tanner crest will be given by Reeve McCutcheon. A street dance on Main Street follows. 175 tickets at 75 cents go on sale Friday from designated locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
O.H.A
Reeve McCutcheon
Main Street
R. R. Arnold
F McCutcheon
W J. Beatty
A. J. Buchanan
George Mason
G. A. Dills
Sweet swing to meet the popular demand
The Huttonville Park manager says upbeat swing music will draw dances this season. Jack Mackard and his Toronto nine-piece orchestra, featuring a piano accordion, have been hired. Many picnics are already booked, signaling a busy season for the popular picnic grounds. The opening dance advertisement appears elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttonville Park
Jack Mackard
Toronto
Acton Children to Greet Their Majesties in Guelph
Acton School Board discusses preparations for welcoming Their Majesties during the Royal Train visit to Canada on June 6. Trustees Pearen and Buchanan report on a potential viewing space at Waterlooo Avenue in Guelph with capacity for 1500, while staff re engagement terms are set at present salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Guelph
W. B. Rumley
A. J. Buchanan
J. H. Boyd
F. 8. Blow
Acton School Board
J.M. McDonald
Miss Brice
Canada
Jetter
The
P. W. Pearen
Dra. J. Buchanan
Buchanan
Pearen
Waterloo Avenue
Freedman
Nash
Amateur Hour at U F Y P O Meeting Highlights Local Talent
The last U F Y P O gathering featured an amateur hour with solo and duet vocal acts by Anna and George Jackson, Ted Anderson, Blanche McKinnon, Dorothy McKenzie, and Lorena Locker. Prizes went to Ted Anderson for his solo and to Blanche McKinnon and Dorothy McKenzie for their duet as the program closed with the National Anthem and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F.Y.P.O
J. J. Stewart
C. Davidson
Helen Meredith
Lorena Locker
Major Bowes
Geo. Switzer
Ralph
Elwood Johnston
Anna
George Jackson
Howard Switzer
Mansell Nellis
Blanche McKinnon
Dorothy McKenzie
Jack Stewart
Wilmer Davidson
Ted Anderson
Pring
Dorothy
Kenzie
Gibbons Lovell Wedding Set At Acton Anglican Church
Thelma Lovell and Cecil Gibbons wed at Acton in an Anglican ceremony officiated by Rev E Arnold Brooks. Bride wore pink taffeta and carried sweet pea and baby’s breath. attendants Nellie Maynard and Robert Hant wore yellow and green gowns. Guests greeted the couple at a reception after their honeymoon trip to points east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Lovell
J. W Lovell
Cecil Gibbons
James Gibbons
Acton
E. Arnold Brooks
Maynard
Points East
Hillsdale physician electrocuted in home bath
Dr Frederick James Hosking a Hillsdale physician and former Rockwood resident was electrocuted while bathing with a sun lamp on his chest. His 3 year old son, unharmed, cried out to Mrs Hosking who called for Dr G E Tanner. The Montreal born doctor aged 49 had served as medical officer of health for Medente and Flos Townships and leaves a widow Edna May Pearen and two young sons Bruce and Wayne. Surviving relatives include parents H S Hosking Rockwood a sister and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick James Hosking
Hillsdale
Rockwood
G. E. Tanner
Midland
Vermont
Hosking
Canada
H. 5. Hosking
University” of Toronto
Faculty of Medicine
Interme
Hamilton General Hospital
DF Cc. R. Rudolph
Meds’ Interfault
Edna May Pearen
Bruce
Wayne
H. S. Hosking
Rockwood High Beats Acton 11 8 In Softball Showdown
Rockwood High School avenged five straight losses to Acton High by beating the Acton nine 11 8 on Thursday in Rockwood. The lineup included Rockwood players Oakes Howell Stewart Kinnee and Dumber and Acton players Hassard Blow Arnok Chapman Beatty Lambert Masaleg Braida Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Rockwood High School
Acton High School
Acton
Hassard
Blow
Arnok
Chapman
Beatty
Lambert
Masaleg
Braida
Grant
Oakes
W. Howell
Stewart
Kinnee
Howell
Pam
Dumber
Dean
Alten
Rebuilding and Hydro Work Planned by Acton Utilities
Acton Public Utilities Commission met to review summer hydro work. Bills and supplies for Hydro and Waterworks were approved. Transformer bids from Supreme Power Supplies were accepted and costs estimated. Slogan contest deadlines set, funding transfer approved, and staffing adjustments discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.v.a
Supreme Power Supplies
Rev E Brillinger Guest Speaker at A Y P A Banquet
The A Y P A of St Alban s Church held their annual banquet in the Parish Hall on Monday night. Rev E Brillinger formerly rector of St Alban s now at Winona spoke on the King and the Queen in a timely address. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.Y.P.A
St. Alban'’s
Cubs
Ed. Footitt
Lowrie
Esther Taylor
E Brillinger
St. Alban’s Now
Winona
Baptismal Service on Mother's Day at Nassagaweya
In a Mother's Day service at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church on May 14 Rev Frank Lawson baptized children including Donna Marie McMillan Lavern Menzie Blacklock Marlene Grace Blacklock Elenor Lila McGillivray Douglas Holmes Diridge and John Thomas Allen A children's choir sang and Phyllis Robinson led a solo with Miss Gertrude Freeman on organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Frank Lawson
Donna Marie McMillan
Lavern Menzie Blacklock
Marlene Grace Blacklock
Elenor Lila McGillivray
Douglas Holmes Diridge
John Thomas Allen
Phyllis Robinson
Gertrude Freeman
Baillie Home at Oakville Destroyed Sunday Morning
Seven people, including Lady Bail lie, were rescued from a burning Oakville summer home named Baillie as flames gutted the interior. The owner dashed through smoke to help others, with the house’s exterior walls still standing but interiors ruined. Loss is estimated around $35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Baillie
Baillie
Oakville
Berchiby “kubrey—Baillie
Puzzle fans pick winner for weekly brain teaser
Puzzle fans found two a big puzzle with chestnut and neighbour as the correct answers. Mrs Wm Willlace of Rockwood R No 2 wins the weekly award, as Mr Coles hints there is another puzzle on page five this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Willlace
Rockwood
Elora Rocks Guests Honored by Acton Hockey Club
Acton hockey club members host last year's champions the Elora Rocks at the Legion Hall to honor club physician Dr. E J Nelson with a formal address and toast. Club officials including President Talbot, Milne, Coon, Bruce and others attend. the event celebrates the 1939 OHLA Intermediate B season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHLA
Elora Rocks
E. J. Nelson
Legion Hall
Elora Club
Bobby Fisher
W. D. Talbot
Tosal
Talbot
Acton
W. Middleton
Elora Boys
Acton Boys
Milne
Elora
Wm. Coon
Bruce
Waters
Whistler
Reeve McCutcheon
Two Killed When Auto Crashes into Tree Sunday
William McKee a 30 year old RB resident of Acton for two years and Robert Myers 33 of Hamilton visiting Acton were killed just after midnight Saturday when McKee’s 1931 Port coupe left Highway No 7 at a curve and struck a tree. The car was destroyed and both men suffered severe injuries. Myers died at Quelph Hospital eight hours later. No witnesses. Joe Wagner found the wreck. Coroner Dr McNiven and Chief Marshal investigated. McKee was a County Down native who had lived in Acton two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKee
Acton
Robert Myéré
Hamilton
McKee
Robert Myers
Quelph ‘Hospital
McNiven
McKees
Marshall
Howell
William MokKee
Countty Down
Ireland
Can
Lakeside Chapter 10.DE Meets at Home of Mrs Leishman
A combined business and social meeting of Lakeside Chapter 10.DE was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs C Leishman. Final plans were made to present signet rings to Acton Continuation School’s best all round boy and girl, with winners Derig Wilson and Martin Has. The Chapter will also present the Council with a splendid Union Flag for Acton Park to be flown at the Empire Day concert. A report on the recent MOEDE Convention in Hamilton was given by Regent Mrs Dr A J Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Community Meet Schedule and May Events Listed
Limbost Pres church hosts field day at Rockwood Park on May 24 at 1 30 p m with events and a lunch. YMCA dance at Acton Town Hall on May 19 features George Tarlin Orchestra with admission 25c 50c. Lakeside Chapter LODE holds tea at Mrs Rupnley's home May 25 from 4 to 6. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Park
Ym.c
Acton
Town Hall
George Tarlin
Kitchener
Lakeside Chapter Lode
Rupnley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rachlin’s
6Th ‘School Board and Council
Mackenzie King
Physician i
Rockwood Trims
Acton’ Public Utities” Commission
C. M. Hansen
R. J. Kerr
Wilson
Hydro “Department
Ber Telephone Co
Moffats ,Ltd
Hydro-Electric Power
Convision
Northern Electric Co
Inspection
Force Electric Products
Ceaecetneersees
H.E.P.C
Ontario
David Mannen
Waterworks
Hydro Department
Apel Opera
Bell Telephone Co
Commission
theActon Public Utilities
Onice
al J
W. ‘Wilson
le Gates
Rev.e. Brillinger
Charles Rushmere
Donald Evans
Nassagaweya
Dr. E. Nelson and
Elora Rocks Tanners
Acton Hockey Club
Georgetown
Lakeside
Limehouse Presbyterian
Garthis
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