Eight Boxing Matches Dazzle Acton Fans At Arena
Acton Athletic Club hosted eight boxing bouts last Thursday in the Arena with a small Acton attendance. Winners included Murphy, Bremner, Anderson, Woodward, Youter, Swarts, Gravus, and Adie, while referee A Pitcher and judges McDonald and Eccleshall oversaw the events. A Rhodesian runner, Arthur Newton, attended as a notable spectator. Judgment was reserved in a unrelated police court case involving cow theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Athletic Club
Actonians
Bschmally
Kitchener
Mike Murphy
Hamil+ton
Murphy
Stan Bremner
Pat Murphy
Hamilton
Bremner
Hob Anderson
Doc Yawson
Finnegan
Plannigan
Pat Ieast
Anderson
Lawton
Lawson
Woodward
Mike “Somebody
Nobby Youter
Acton
Hobby
Reme Ively
Mike
Bobby
Gene Swarts
Joe Catala
Joe
Curly Duncan
Toronto
Joe Grays
Declalan
Joe Gravus
Duncan
Curly
Gravux
Art Adie
Guelph
George Kinnear
Kinnear
Adle
A. Pitcher
Hwuamtl- Yon
J. Mo. McDonald
W. Eccleshall
Cireled
Arthur FP. Newton
Rhodesia
South Africa
Newton
Flunifilton
Acton Wins the Opening Ball Game
Acton defeats Kilbride 9 to 3 in the opening game held after a delay due to weather. Chalmer pitched for Acton and kept Kilbride from timely hitting while Waterhouse and Kaley led Acton with key hits including Kaley driving in the hot run. Haleys, Salmon, Waterhouse, and others contributed to Acton’s nine score. Umpires were Horning and Harrison.
Various Local Notices On Queen Victoria Birthday Programs
Queen Victoria's birthday observed with flags and displays. A new Arrow Service bus will run Sundays and holidays from Acton to Toronto, reaching 10:36 p.m. at Front and Queen Streets. WWllaston Public Schools Musical Festival reports $140.55 in receipts from May 2. Acton election officers re-elected. An inquest ordered after a motor-vehicle collision near Huntsville leaves Fowler seriously hurt. A belated birthday gathering for Helen Johnstone held in London with gifts and charity. An Acton United Church Hymnary service set for May 26 to celebrate the new Hymnary. Funeral notice for John A. Wenderson, Winnipeg fuel co. manager, with service at Augustine United Church and Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Acton
Oronto
Hay
Wwllaston
Hchools Musical Weatival Association
Hell's Behool
Nelson
John Wilson
Bronte
Mra
Flattley
Mount Union
Prraldent
YW. Cok
Milton
Guelph
Feppert Yowler
Arthur Woods
Huntsville
Ontario
Woods
Howler
Pr. Evans
Fowler
Thuntéville
Woolf
Rominion Market Company
Wilabé
C. Franklin Legge
Toronto
Legge
Lege
Weat
EY. Moore
J. A
John Wenderon
Winnipeg Free Press
Johan A. Wender
Carlton Chilea
Augustine United Church
A. E. Kerr
Familly
Stradbrooke Avenue
Elmwood Cemetery
J. OH. Workhill
J. Quinton McKay
Albert Lan. Warner
W. F. Gamble
lOntarlos Wa. Harstone
H.W. Albright
Henderson
Pussnens Axustlates
Public Utilities Commission meeting notes and actions
The Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Commissioner Hing and Reeve Mason present. The secretary was told to examine several accounts and draft a letter to the Council seeking approval of a $50 annual remuneration for commissioners. Plumbers of Acton are invited to discuss check valves and related issues at a commission greeting. Arrears measures were addressed. Also noted is a Girl Choir Concert in Acton on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Hing
Reeve Mason
Kerr
Hydra
Telephone Co
Hydro- Electric Power Commission
Ontario
Line & Cable Aovensarien, Ltd
Canadian Rag A& Metal
Canadian Line Materials Ltd
Canadian General Electric Co
Sangamo Co
Ontario Commission
Acton
School Board Hears Budget and Staffing Proposals
At a monthly meeting the board approved several payments including Acton Machine Shops Norton Motors and others totaling 44.08, discussed distribution of literature by the Ontario Temperance Union, and asked to notify the Education Department about mailing schedules for certificates. They considered teacher re-engagements, salary cuts to save funds, and the continuation school application, with a plan to meet next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehoal Srusteen
M. Wilant
MM. MaeDonwdl
Hudson
Wm. Norton
PL A. Bowyer
Havill
Wlaunce Committee
Acton Machine Shops
Norton Motors
McLausa& Co
Aon
Heardmore Weathera Ltd
YY McCutchton
Expreda Tag Public Action Commission
Soreyion
Lode Soccer Lee
Ontario Temperance Union
Department of Education
Theecrtary
Mhi
J. M. McDonald
McDonald
Coventry
Sawyer
Miss Dennett
Warbour
Wigh
Mise Farrington
Milks Nephewwon
Musical Festival Association
Apécba
The Evening Meal Digestor Dialogue Clue
A conversation snippet shows a woman questioning a boy about his fatigue. He responds that the tiring part is answering questions rather than motion or stairs. The exchange highlights curiosity and endurance in a constrained daily routine.
Acton District Notes Milestones And Mishaps In May
The Milton festival turned a profit after heavy festival costs with a solid bank balance. An amended Highway Prome Act limits riding on travelled highway portions by non public vehicle operators. Empire Day Concert is planned in Town Watch on Friday at 8 PM with prize diary and solo winners honored by Milton Maslow Festival pupils. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the O D EL WIT will present prizes and Hay Silver collection to the town. The Creamery moves to new quarters in a renovated former Parker Bros building at MUL and Main. Local Legion prepares a Rockwood gathering to acquaint veterans with Legion aims, with a big Tyampton rally on May 22. A restaurant hold-up near Oakville netted $300 as two masked youths fled after a brief car chase. Georgetown Porcelain Corp progress includes a new addition and building remodelling, aiming for double the space within two months. A Fort Credit highway crash near Port Credit injures several. a seven-year-old boy remains severely injured, others sustain minor injuries. traffic cleared after about 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeight
Duke of DeVonshire
O. D. EL Wit
Hay Bilver
Acton
The
Canadian Legion
Brampton
Hamilton
John Holus
Bolus
John
Holus
Oakville
Appleby
Nolus Wan
Ten
Fort Credit
Anchorage
Port Credit
George
Reeve
Victoria Park Avenue
Toronto
Crosby
Edward
Derren
Mra Crosby
Anderson
William
Norman
Moore
Port Hope
W. N. Moore
Miss Impson
Brantford
Dave Rogera
O D F Presentation to Mrs Shorey Ends Chapter’s Term
The Duke of Devonshire YO D F BR held a farewell afternoon event at Mrs. Wm Arnold’s home for Mrs. L H Shorey prior to her departure from Floygent. Margaret Gould read an address and a silver entree dish was presented as a token of esteem. Several members spoke of her three years of service and wished her happiness in her new sphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Qi YO
Mra
L. H. Sharey
Wm. Arnold
McCleary
W. J. Gould
Jon Folmey
Mra. Shorey
D. BR
Midat
Rm In
Floygent
Margaret A. Gould
Milne L. M. Gray
Gowdy
O& & Poole
A. Maxon
Whoa
Shorey
Mra. Ph. Smith
Mra. W. Johnstone
Mra, Shorey
Dublin
Annus Kummer
Dublin Women's Institute
John Stewart
Ganda
Guelph
Women's Instituti
Miss Wallace
MacDonald Hall
Tennis and league delays push matches to May schedule
The Times reports postponements from last Saturday shift to May 25 with Georgetown hosting Bronte and Milton at Oakville. Tennis courts are active as bowlers prep for Wednesday. County League games on Saturday feature Oakville at Acton Kilbride at Georgetown and Bronte at Milton. Acton and Kilbride won the Walton County League contest. other games postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Hoosty Bronte
Milton
Oakville
Gamnen
Acton
Kilbride
Bronte
Acton and Kilbride
Onliye
Opening dances at Blanley Park feature Toronto orchestra
Erin May 25 opening night at Blanley Park will showcase St John’s famous Toronto orchestra led by J Blanley. The town reports court notices on a dog by law violation and intoxicated driving, with penalties including warnings and jail terms. Also noted are bowling tennis season starts May 27 and a Dublin Women’s Institute meeting with talks on community roles. Canadian wheat shipments to Montaganam mark a new port path, with Canada exporting large quantities to Britain and other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanley Park
Erin
J. Blanley
Wed- Dessay
Wiit
iTull Beaagn
Canada
Brandon
Montreal
Montaganam
Alger
Brandonois
Maursellies
France
Trapani
Sicily
British Isles
Ching
Britain
Brittain Visits Acton Amid Eldorado Park Plans
Lord Harry Brittain former MP for Acton Middlesex, travels from London to North America then Toronto before returning to Acton as guest of Mr and Mrs Moore at Moorecroft. He attends Washington New York lectures and Detroit business talks on a 6 13 daylight saving schedule with Eldorado Park fare changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shir
Harry Brittain
London
England
House of Commons
Burrough
Acton
Middlesex County
Mrr
HP. Moore
Moorecroft
Harry
Paaington Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
New York
Detroit
Toronto
Major Lewis
Legislative Assembly
Moore
Bir Harry
Lady Brittain
Eldorado Park
Howard Poreason
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avon
Corthere
Naxsaguwessa
McCused
Eramosa
Detagistrate Moore
Yaln
Aotop
Banes
Actin
Kilbride Boys
Veer
Bob Anders
Warner
Acton Boys
Waterhouse
Yo Kaley
Goen
Haley
Salmon
Gelshman
Tyler
Ander
Chalmers
McNiven
Calria
Loweh
Vlultars
Walters
Crawford
Hylbride
Craford
Channel
Chivmerns
Horning
Harrison
Queen Victoria
Hatten County
Mikceligneoua
Mada
James Symon
Willow Street
Thin Manth
Helen Johnstone
R. J. Johnstone
District
Hubert McPherson
Wm, Snyder
IE Noble
Warmer
Sesaion
Wirhway
Unkle
Wilianson
Mul
Main Trots
Halton Croumery
Parker Bros
Quarler Croamery
Wiel Acton
Mfald
Telpor
Georgetown Porcelain Corporation
Sport Squires
Hyort
Mcllveen
Onakville
Harrop
Rockwood
Wingham
Ryder
Harriston
Teaybould
Walkerton
Hella
Palo Orshon
Ronalds
Kells
Goulla
Nowtumer
Onukvillé
Hurlington Gazette
Mty
Iimidal
Burlington Gazette
Burlington
Gazette
Teague
Eldorado
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!