Rockwood Adopts Daylight Saving at Council Meeting
At a Rockwood township special meeting in the town hall, council accepted John McLaren’s gravel tender for 000 yards at 45 cents per yard and passed by laws for the Police Village of Rockwood including Daylight Saving Time and a dog bylaw. The council adjourned to June 1 with accounts totaling 125 96 and called for two or more affidavits commissioners in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramess
Rockwood
John McLaren
Fire destroys frame house and barn in Brampton area
A frame house owned by L. J. O. Bull and a barn belonging to Joe Bianci were totally destroyed by a blaze of unknown origin. The barn fire spread to the Bull residence occupied by Dick Wendes on the ninth line west. Neighbors saved some furniture. insurance covered part of both structures, with the house valued over 1500 and the barn around 300. Brampton and Chinguacousy Township dispute fire department remuneration. A local resident criticized Brampton’s response time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. O. Bull
Wendes
Brampton
Chinguacousy
Big Gain in Tourist Trade Across Canada 1935
Expenditures by foreign tourists in Canada rose by more than 70 million to 202.9 million in 1935 from 1934. U S auto travelers spent 101.8 million, sea and rail travelers 60.4 million, overseas visitors 10.1 million. Canadian tourists abroad rose to 79.2 million, up 25.7 million, with rail and steamship 21.0 million and auto 31.0 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
United States
Gall
Steamer
Soldier Recruit Exchange Scar Question for Cigarette
A terse exchange shows a recruiter asking about scars and the recruit replying he has none but offers a cigarette instead. The dialog reveals wartime interrogation style and morale coping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealonteer Gamining Renta
Miller and Kinsey Exchange Quiet Office Farewell
Miller says he will take his troubles home from the office. Kinsey notes Milne is always waiting there, too, hinting at shared afterwork routines.
Shoppers' Guide to Advertisers in This Week’s Frese Press
A catalog of local merchants and services listed in the Shoppers' Guide for Frese Press. Names include Carroll's Grocery, Acton Chopping Mill, Bray Chick Hatchery, Gregory Theatre, Warr's Grocery, Kelly Laboratories, Hoyal Theatre, and others. Pages feature product ads, grocery offers, theater showings, and professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll's
Farex
Junit
Lovell Reo
Huttonvills Park
WaVague, Ltd
ALD
Savagy
Acton Chopping Mill
MCA
Madio Hroudcat
Woody Grocery
Edgewood Park
Bray Chick Hatchery
Gregory Theatre
BK Harrop
George Wallace
W.T. Patterson
Killogg
Hlas Kriples
Weelinghousy Hefrigernioes
L. Wright
Itolnee
Ensternit Steel Producta
Creat Laboratories
Kelly
Warr's Grocery
Uellogg
Brant Winkes
Margared Loy
NS. Fisk
Hoyal Theatre
EF. Head
ML Pallant
J. x. Gardiner
Diamond Jubilee Celebration for United Church Acton Planned
The United Church Acton marks its Diamond Jubilee with a four week program starting June 14 featuring a new pipe organ dedication by Very Rev. Dr. T. Albert Moore and evening music. Ministers C D Draper A C Stewart W W Avison Charles Hackett G W Barker Y M Moyer will preach on three Sundays with guest soloists and recitals by organ builder Franklin Legge and Mrs Legge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Acton
C. D. Draper
A. C. Stewart
M.A
WW. W. Avison
D.D
Charles Hackett
G. W. Barker
Y. M. Moyer
Legge
Softball League For Boys Opens With Four Teams
Forty boys aged 10 to 14 gathered at the Yoon Tuesday evening as a four team softball league began. First games set for Saturday morning in the park. Teams include Maple Leafs, Cardinals, Red Sox, and Vaers with named players and captains listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoon
Maple Leafs
Ector Lambert
Leonard Lambert
Kenneth Blow
Beverley Arnold
Arthur Ford
J. Chapman
J. Sheppard
Harold Simpson
Douglas Price
J. Marenhall
J. Biruk
Tom Yarra
Cardinals
George Williamg
Tom Watson
Elwood Allen
Wirry Savage
Gordon Gibbens
Victor Masters
Anice Pargeter
Gerald Pargeter
Bobbe Pearen
Stanley Mettugh
R. Lambert
J. Harris
Red Sox
Donald Ryder
Osach
Gilbert Hamphf
Joe
Taylor O. Taylor
Lorne Masters
J. McHugh
Tom ‘Atkinson
Reggie Warr
K. Hissard
Geo, Hollinger
Donald Evans
David Dills
Vaers
Allin Lehiman
Owen Wieles
Capitan
Wernard Deatham
Toth
G. McCutcheon
Melvin Hall
C. Allin
Leo Jequ
Charles Hubble
Warren Wood
R. Chisholm
WW. Robson
Man Falls Forty-Five Feet From Railway Bridge
A 50 year old man named David Wyde fell forty five feet from a railway bridge over Mile Creek near Walling. He landed on rocks and suffered two broken legs and a badly injured hip. Found unconscious on a rock pile, the cause remains unclear though a stumble crossing the bridge is suspected. He was taken to Haullton General Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNR
Mile Creek
David Wyde
Wan Bakon
Haullton General Hospital
Wyde
Ytix
Season Banquet Closes A Y P A Activities
The St Albans Young Prophet Association held a season ending banquet in the Parish Hall on Wednesday night. Rev Allan Hill spoke on youth responsibility to the world praising Christianity as a force demanding courage. Presentations honored Mr Buthanda and Charles Kirzness for help in the play For Peto's Sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Young Prophet Association
Allan Hill
My. Lowrie
Hitchie
Mr Buthanda
Charles Kirzness
Peto
Ed. Wooditt
Miit HB. Taylor
Mrn. H. Rogers
Mra
V. Alger
Rote
Esther Taylor
Victor Alger
Dr. Hugh A. McColl Dies Sudden in Toronto Stay
Milton physician Dr. Hugh Angus McColl died suddenly at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto where he was attending a medical officers convention. He was 74, practiced in Milton for decades, served as Mayor, Medical Officer of Health, and Halton County Coroner, and was active in politics and golf. Funeral services were held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Milton. Interment in Everymen Cemetery followed with colleagues and officials among pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Angus McColl
Milton
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Ontario Medical Health Officers
University of Toronto
McColl
St. Clair Lodge
APA
Yenox Presbyterian Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
Tla.binkelock
M.pp
Heavy frost damages Eastern Ontario crops and gardens
Frost blasted fruit blossoms and alfalfa across Eastern Ontario, with temperatures 12 to 16 degrees below freezing and widespread damage in Napanee and Belleville districts. Early gardens and sprout crops suffered frost burn, while alfalfa growth was flattened just as it began, marking a costly setback for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Easthern
Napanee
Belleville
Rapanes Uret
Acton YMCA Holds First Annual Meeting With New Board
The Acton YMCA announces its first annual meeting set for Wednesday May 27. The Provisions Board retires and a 15 member board will take over with staggered terms of one to three years. Twenty two nominees compete for five yearly seats as reports and addresses by notable visitors are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
H. Ballantyne
National Gunct
W. Hamilton
Guelph
Y.W.C.A
Acton Y.A.C.A
Gets Six Months for Poultry Theft
Leo Alton charged with stealing fowl from the Claude Fox estate at Bronte on April 29 pleaded not guilty before County Court Judge W c K Munro. Crown witnesses tied footprints to him and his worn shoe, he admitted intent to steal near Palermo but fled after a $50 reward notice. He was sentenced to six months determinate and three months indeterminate in the Ontario Reformatory from May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Alton
Claude Fox
Bronte
W.c K. Munro
Milton
Hamilton
Palermo
Fox Farm
Ontario Reformatory
Shotgun Halts Sale At Maryborough Farm
James Norton a middle aged Maryborough Township farmer was arrested Monday and charged with obstructing peace officers after barricading himself in a hides farm dwelling as officers prepared to seize a dwelling. A shotgun allegedly tied by Norton was discharged from an upstairs window and the crowd dispersed. Norton was taken to Guelph for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Norton
Maryborough
Himelf
Gherlmu Ankers
Bullby
Norton
Nortony
Palmerston
Guelph
Triad
Fair Directors Discuss 1936 Acton Fair Plans
The Acton Fair directors met in the Council Chamber to review progress for 1936. Commissions reported the arena program is nearly set with two new features. George Grant will join the troupe, others being new acts. A painting and grounds improvement committee was formed and loudspeaker plans discussed. A car club for youths ages 14 to 20 was organized, with Mr. Whitelock attending. The Ladys' Fancy Work prize list was revised to favor popular entries and new classes were added for a stronger exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
Council Chamber
Comminlses
George Grant
Council
Utts
Falr
Yes
Whitelock
Acton Loses Good Citizens Mr and Mrs King Move to Mussey
Mr and Mrs GG King and daughter Dorothy leave Acton after twenty years in charge of the town electric plant. They relocate to Mussey where Mr King will head the electrical utility. Acton residents regret the departure and commend his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LG. King
Maktey
Mr. King
GG. King
Mussey
Acton
Hing ‘Y
King
H. A. Coxe
WK. McEachern
Man Street
South
Dorothy
Halton Juvenile Ball League Opens In June
Acton Milton and Oakville representatives met in Oakville to set twilight games. Opening game to be in Acton on June 2 or 4 with Oakville facing Acton. Bronte quits this year. Georgetown invited to join at next meeting May 28 in Oakville. Milton's decision to be decided then and schedule set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineralk
Acton
Milton
Oakville
Halton
Bronte
Georgetown
Theft of Spare Wheel from Councillor P McCutcheon
Last Friday evening thieves stole the spare wheel and tire from Councillor P McCutcheon’s truck. The wheel was left outside the garage as furniture was kept ready for transport the next day, delaying attempts to move the vehicle. Police are investigating the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McCutcheon
Pollow
Tre
The Best Tings and The Bent Law in Wit and Life
A quirky list of curiosities and aphorisms mixing education philosophy and daily virtues. Topics range from self knowledge to kindness and cheerful temperance with whimsical spellings and a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heat Journalian
Menory
Mat Beit
Pnab
Worrows
Hunsue City
Ball Season Opens Saturday in Halton County League
Acton marks the official start of the Halton County League this Saturday. At 2 PM the public school children lead a parade from Town Hall to the grounds through Mill and Young Streets. Reeve Harrison and town officials join the Acton Citizens Band in uniform to lead Milton and Acton Ball Clubs onto the park. Harrison to throw the first ball and councillors participate in opening ceremonies on the ball field. The park is in splendid condition with the wire fence removed to keep spectators and players back for full view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qeeve Harrison
Women’s Board Organized
A Monday meeting formed a Women's Board for YECCA composed of three members from five groups. The five organizations are the Women's Institute, Scout Mothers' Auxiliary, Loyal True Blues, Duke of Devonshire and Wakeside Chapters of the LOCCE. Mr A Meloren outlined the group's need and President G A Dig presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. A. Meloren
G. A. D.lg
Valuable horse killed by train at Crewsons Corner
A two year old Percheron belonging to Mr. R. L. Davidson was struck and killed by an early CNR train after escaping from the barnyard when a gate blew open at Crewsons Corner. The other horse escaped injury as both animals wandered onto the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L Davidson
CNR
Colby
Crewsons Corner
Davidson
Bannockburn Women's Institute Holds Annual Meeting
The Bannockburn Women's Institute met on Wednesday May 13 at Mrs. F Anthony's home with President Miss A Cree. Officers for the new year were elected including Mrs D Teussell as President and Miss Margantt Brown as Secretary Treasurer, with reports from the Girls Conference and auditors commended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
F. Anthony
A. Cree
Warlons
OAC
Guelph
Margaret Brown
Dotty Charrlnge
D. D. Morrison
D. Teussell
D. D
Morrison
Mim. W. Harding
Margantt
D. Dussuttl
Airs
Brookus
EL Evans
Phintut
Plinikt
Laura Mmilur
Ropoyr
Misa Alleen Clurridge
Mra
D. Russell
Mises Margaret Brown
A. Q. Clarridge
Mary. Anthony
Mira
W. Butler
Hillsburg Baptist Rally Draws Union Delegates and Youth Address
Hillsburg Baptist Church hosts the Baptist Young People rally with Belfountain Acton and Georgetown unions in attendance. Speakers include Rev. E G Baxter and Toronto city leaders who briefed on the Ottawa convention and youth program. refreshments followed a social to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Belfountain
Hillsburg
Georgetown
BYP
U. Eastern District
Guelph Association
George Warrop
Ontario
Quebec
Reg.wright
Toronto City Union
Harold Watson
Cty Union
Toronto
Warrop
Inter-Provincial Union
Wright
Ottawa
Watson
Oakwood Union
Calvary Church
City of Toronto Union
E.G. Baxtar
Hillsbury
The Reid Kennedy Wedding Held in Quiet May Ceremony
A May wedding united Miss Elizabeth Lom Kennedy and Mr Stephen Nelson Reid at the United Church Parsonage in Acton. The couple, attended only by their mothers, left for a motor honeymoon to Belleville after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lom Elizabeth
Frank ©. Kennedy
Sceeph Nelson Reid
Nejad
Robert Reid
Acton
E. Milton Morrow
United Church Parsonayre
Reid
Belleville
Aton
Injured in Runaway Involving Brownlow Farm Wagon
On Monday after John Frank Sr loaded machinery onto a wagon at the Brownlow farm Nassafaweya the team of barges bolted. Frank was thrown to the ground and severely injured and unconscious for a time. Brownlow who assisted Frank also suffered painful injuries. Mrs Frank is recovering from a previous accident when a German door was blown off and broke three ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frank
Brownlow Farm
Nassafaweya
Frank
Toota”. Brownlow
Preas
Mrs. Frank
Gas Theft at Central Garage Locks Tank
Early Monday a thief broke the lock on a gas tank at Central Garage on Main and took eight gallons. The theft occurred after five o clock. Night Constable Warrop found the tank intact except for an unlocked hose connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrop
Coming Events and Concert Announcements
Edyewood Park Opening on May 3. Popular Dance May 5. Wall Game Saturday at 3. Parade at 2. Virat Amateur Radio Artists concert to be broadcast on OPRY from Acton May 10 at 9 40. Empire Day Concert in Town View tomorrow Friday night at 8. Good school children program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edyewood Park
Virat
OPRY
V.M.A
Acton
Antrlai
Viua
Piorrow
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Eramees
Shoppers’ Guide
Y.M.C.A
A.Y.P.A
H. A. McColl
Pastel
Altending
Pol
Rudy
Fay Webb
New York
Rudy Vallee
Mra Vallee
Shotgun
Women’s Board
the Institute At
Bannockburn
Stanley Cripps
Reid-Kennedy
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