Empire-made Goods Highlight British Strength and Craft
The British Empire holds vast resources and skilled craftsmen, offering quality workmanship and cost advantages. Empire shopping is presented as both a duty and an advantage for consumers, with superior commercial facilities and product standards.
Church Notices and Classified Ads from Acton Column
Local church services listed with times and sermons by Rev Draper and Rev Stewart. Notices include Sunday school, prayer meetings, choir practice, and junior B P U. Classified ads announce sales, boarding, bricks and stones, auctions, plants, dressmaking, and real estate offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hible
Benior
Wonderland and Films Featured in Nationwide Lineup
The page highlights The Canary Murder Case featuring Wil lam Powell James Hull and Louie Thooks with a comedy pairing The Two Boys and the duo Karl Dane George J Arthur in Brotherly Love. A Technicolor drama Manchu Love is listed alongside Horace Goredy Fox News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Powell
James Hull
Louie Thooks
Thos
Hodge-Podge
Naturday
Karl Dane
George J. Arthur
Manchu
Horace Goredy
Fox News
Acton Social Roundup Brings Toronto Folks Home
The Community's Social Side of Life lists residents and visitors from Toronto and other cities spending holidays and weekends in Acton. Numerous names including Mrs Harold Reed, Miss Lena Costello, Mr Blanisy Mackle, Dr BE Wenderton, Miss Violet Crossman, Mr Cameron Jolant, and many others are noted as visiting or returning home for the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugene McPherson
Toronto
Jordsn Lownon
Harold Reed
Acton Irlentda
Mian
Lena Costello
Hitchener
Mina Ettie Billa
Blanisy Mackle
de Mare’ Cash
Betrott
Lama Kennedy
BE. J. Wenderton
Aurora
Misa Violet, Crossman
Toronta
John Precious
Minnes Jessie and
Marlo Mowat
Cameron Jolant
Detroit
Acton
Misa Vera Worvey
Annie Somerville
Mia Gladys Huffman
Mina Margaret Dannett
Mra
D. C. Russell
Misa Jessie
Oahawa
Roy McIntosh
Grant
Tev
Crews
Yatington
Moorecroft
Allan Irkneass
London
Will Watson
Streetsville
Satan's
Oshawa
GC. C. Henderson
Ralph
Yeterday
Yeterday, Mr
Mya
Chima Gribben
J. Campbell Cure
Mins Mary Daly
Kitchener
J. J. Glenart, Jr
Baby Jack
G. H. Switzer
Paisley
Bouthampton
Stevens
Grahams
Crewtona Corners
P. ¥. Norrie
Mina Norrie
Guelph
John Kenney
C. E. Humberston
A. E. Nicklin
Geo. Hall
Goderich
R. E Mckinney
Agr
George Murray
Leslie Stewart
Hamilton
R. L. Johnston
Grace McDonald
Quelph
Dora Lambert
Garvin Maraica
Robert Garvin
Wertland Conover
Miss Conover
Erindale
Robt. Bennett
May Allan
W. H. Gumey
Wallace Gumey
Wingham
Will Wulfman
Hilly
Kenneth
Georgetown
Huffman
Joseph King
Harold
Preston
Mires
Robert Bennett
Aisa BM. Z
Dr. Stewart
W. N. Stewart
Elsie and
Mary
Milton
Birs
Ernest Woods
Mika Mary
Wealey
Alma
Ro Dennett
Miles
Bennett
T. J. O'Neil
Leamington
Clarence Santa
Pines
Miss McNimey
Lants
H. E. Johnston
Edgar Johnston
Tlockwood
Jeasie MacDonald
Brissathy Roberts
Mira
Arthur W. Stewart
Robert Sprawl
Bills Ada Sprowl
Albert Milla
James Doble
Jimmie
Dabito
Toront
Ming Janina Robison
Kanilworth
Mm. R. J. Nelgon
Toponta
Erlendy
Afry
Obrit Stewart
Nady Margaret
Misa Mary Cogtaworth
Wealon
Afra
John Ryddick
Webber
Birakk
Pringle
Telford Vv
Kenney
Rusthedge and
Ratea
Quilph Mercury
Farr Pecos
W. E. Hamiin
Howard Hamin
Evelyn Hamlin
New Hydro Rates Announced for Acton Utilities
The Acton Public Utilities Commission announced a 10 percent rebate for hydro users, with changes effective June 1. Domestic electric charges drop from 3.0 to 2.3 cents per kWh for the first 60 kWh, and other class rates lower or unchanged. street lighting costs fall and retroactive refunds are discussed.
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Acton
Hydro
Ursya
Ucer
Wtecra
K. W
Ontario Commission
Wystom
Acton T
Oakville Triumph Over Acton 5 4 In Season Opener
Oakville defeated Acton 5 to 4 in a tense return to the park. Oakville led 5 3 entering the final inning but Acton rallied, scoring one run and leaving the tying run on base before N Gibbons retired the final batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Acton
N. Gibbona
Johnson
N. Gibbons
Carmichael
Drone
W. Nolloway
Fletcher
Pelan
Languay
Chew
Hall
Gibbons
Burlington
Georgetown
G. Mitton
Bronte
Laut P.C. Oakville Fs
Bmalilon
Acton Women Institute and Foresters Hold June Meetings
The Acton Wompon Institute plans its monthly gathering at Mrs Hugh McCuleheon on Thursday at 2 40. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the FO D BK meets on Tuesday June 4 at 8 p m at Mrs Win Johnstone's home. A lawn social by the Ladies Society is set for June T on the Maine grounds Bullinatad. The United Church Acton Sunday School Orchestra will provide a programme.
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Acton Wompo
Wugh McCuleheon
Renler
Duke of Devonshire
FO. D. BK. Wil
TuAniay
Brn Win
Maine
Bullinatad
The
United Church
Acton
Naking
United Church Ladies’ Ald Society
C. D. Draper
Niagara Palla
Quelph
W.C
Astthal
Nell Gibbons
Mason
Acton Ladies Galt Swastikas
Preston Waseraides
Guelph Patricias
Preston
Guelph
LO. D. E
J. Galbraith
Unie
Tommy Nicol
Toin
Thelma Crippa
jJunior
Mana McGeachle
Utah
Muale
Moore
Harold Skilling
Ueacholara
Chotre
Afra
Mlz. Dennett
Miles M. J. Macdonald
Echolara
Teachera
Alsa
Thasa Empire
Ari
Haze Coxe
Ivan Kirknesa
Ailes Vern M. Hurd
H. P. Moore
P. Mr
A. Dills
Casey
Miles Helen Barber
Doris McDonald
Barbara Guthrie
iCathleen Malozzic
Prizas
Ins. Wm. Johnstone
Woerry Savage
Ollbart Romphi
Jackie Cooney
Benior
Verlen Thompson
Murray Bauey
Julia Tourmour
Doris Wilson
Gordon Savage
Jean Brown
Ada Elliott
Helen Mooney
Jensie Coles
Bentar
Jack McGill
Bessie Vickers
Billy Gland
Helen Lamb
Elma Abraida
Thelma Cripps
Phyllis Mackie
Margaret Arnold
Harold Skiing
Catherine Munckie
Clara Bauer
Edith Dracken
Fortnightly Council and various local notices clash in Acton
Detailed minutes from Acton council on Tuesday list present members Thetford Hansen Harrison and Dr Nelnoy with Reeve absent. Reports cover payments to G Mehle Talbot and others, a Bechool Board special meeting, bake sale, church conference in Guelph, a welcome back for Rev Draper, and a Halton W C T U convention. Also notes on fishing fines, school month planning, road and water improvements, street extensions, hydrant work, and scout activity praise from the Toronto Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetford, Hansen, Harrison
Nelnoy
Reeve Manan
Thetford
Reeve
Prince Committee
Rmehle
Mr. Poole
United Church
C. D. Draper
Ute
Expensive Find Sparks Night of Alcohol and Arrests
Two youths from Acton reported seeing women unload a bag west of Crewsons Corners during a Eden Mill dance night. They found three pints and a quart of liquor, drank some, and were stopped by Provincial Traffic Officer Dowd for drunken driving. The driver received 30 days in jail and a $100 fine. the passenger was fined $100 with 30 days, both to run concurrently, and the car was seized for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mill
Renin
Cownle
Acton
Crewsons Corners
Dowd
Une
Alda
Une Highway
Mquor
Wem
McPherson
Muore
Min
Lily
Ibs
Limehouse Accident Inquest Opens In Georgetown
Inquest into the Limehouse accident heard Radial car speeds of fifty miles per hour near Acton on May 14. John McVicar of Toronto died. James McClure testified as a passenger. Coroner Dr. McColl adjourned to June 19 for further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. R. Crogaing
Acton
John. McVicar
Torronto
Georgetown
A. J. McCall
Milton
James McClure
Mrr
Modluce
George Col
GC. N. Wt
Meo
Dr. McColl
Mr. Dobson
Crown Attonny
W. J. Dick
Halton
A. D. McDonald
CON
Conatable Marbull
Qororgetown
Wit- Ayeanel
Letters to the Editor on property defacing and school board action
Readers condemn vandalism by Girl Guides at Bannockburn school and urge police prevention. A second letter criticizes the Acton Parish School Board for dismissing a teacher, calling for open discussion and an apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fort Paris
Tsue
Girl Guides
Uteir
Bannockburn
Anlg
Walla
Ulti
Bannockharn School
Gibbens Family Mourns Acton Resident John Gibbens
John P. Gibbens died after a four month illness at his Acton home on Willow Street. He leaves Elizabeth Delaney Gibbens, four sons and one daughter in Acton, two sisters and three brothers, and many grandchildren. Interment was in Dublin Cemetery. he was a devout member of St. Joseph's Church. Also notes a Sunday Acton Citizens' Band concert at the bandstand in the Park, weather permitting, with 20 to 24 members and new uniforms planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Giddens
Jon P. Gibbens
Willow Street
Peter Gibbena
Gibbens
Elzabeth Delaney
Acton
Mer. Gibbens
Agerdmore Co
John Gibbens
John
Edward
Albert
Annie
Austin
Milas Irene
Guelph
John Dunn
Peter
Acton Citizens
A. Mason
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Psuboes
Empire Shopping Week
Macdonald's
United Church of Canada
Acton Minuster
C. le Poole
It. D. V
Parsonage
Jeremiah
C. TD. Draper
Niagara Walls
G.D. Draper
Hnon Cunnch
Mev
A. €. Stewart
M.A. Manne
Miss Hallett
Erin
Tnoarders
Pree Press
C. McLaughlin
Main Street
On Knox
Ako
Aqton Public Bonool Board
Quebec
Mile
Kilty
Annie Corrigill
Roy Hindley
A. Reesor
Church Sheet
Gamble
Woodhall
Geo. Musselle
Lrandview
Attonto
O. P
Prank Kennedy
Peel Street
Young Street
Elinor Glyn
Clara Mow
Candy Cresap
John Harrymoty
R. L Gregory & Son
Empire Week
Engiinerof
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
Ontario
Clarke
Heinz Pork
Red River
Eaewels
Cuin
J. W. Jones
Ont
Fairview
A. H. Bishop & Sons
Acton, Ontaiuo
Free Press
Milton Watton
Mamitton General Weapital
Mira Albert MclCrown
Join Locker
St. Joseph's
Ais Alex, Cripps
Mia Dora Lambert
Zyof Guelph
Milas Myrtle Iamiliton
Jof Mockwood
Apent
Richard Leavena
Niagara Wall
Port Colburn
Ceanty la
Haften
Leagar—Acton
Wikaon
Felan
Lyon
Holloway
Acran
Bechool Board
Trusteee Mre
I. Mi
Wilton
A. P. Havill
B. Degwick
Agnew
BE. W. Mantera
George Wall
Norfolk Street United Church
L. Poole
B.D
Thomas Watson
Mir
Pisherica Overmeer
W. B. Hare
Ramaay
Nasurgmweyn
Acrou
Grand River
Blue Spring Park
Jan
Chalmers
Pa Tree
Church Street
Manken
Dawson
Nixon
Halton Cream and Butter Company
Mill Street
Church
Cauncillor Hansen
M McPierkon
I. Henwick
E. W. Masters
John Perty
Blarkman
C. I. Harrizon
Easton
Public Utilities Commission
Mill and
Elgirl Street
Piggott
C. N. RR
Rink
MiUtle
Ottawa
Toronto Globe
W. George Mason
Albert Amilla
Vagner
Limehouse
Evigenos
Fred
Mimay
Offren
Joby Cameron
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