Acton Defeats Georgetown 8-7 in Opening Home Game
Acton came from behind to beat Georgetown 8-7 at Acton Park in the Tri-County League opener. Waterhouse hit a decisive homer and triples from Terry and Anderson fueled the rally as Telfer earned the winning mound turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterhouse
Walters
Acton
Anderson
Terry
Tyler
Telfer
Georgetown
Reeve Harrison
Acton Park
Thore
Eteev’ Harrison
Ho. Ryder
Tommy” Telfer
Lgcals
Mr. Telfer
Bill Waterhouse
Bob Anderson
Paper Boys
Dow
Acton Aluggers
Pat" Walters
Fat
Beaumont
Hoare
Inabout
Herbert
W. Waterhouse
Ward
Beaumont Atolen
Huffman
Woods
Walterston
Waterhose
J. Waterhouse
Aacrqee
Benham
Actan
Range Campaign Proving Successful
Acton Public Utilities Commission met with Commissioners Arnold Harrison and King presiding. They endorsed an Ontario group resolution for municipal representation on the Ontario Hydro Commission. The board discussed water service repairs adopting copper fittings for permanence, considered relief grants, and approved continued electric range campaign plans with ten new services contracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commision
B. G. Arnold
H. Harrison
LG. King
Ontario Municipal Electrical Aescieation
Ontario Hydro Commission
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Moilan
Trapeze Artist Killed in Chesley Fall at Fair
Trapeze artist Volaine, last year seen at Acton arena shows, died May 24 in Chesley after a 60 foot fall. He belonged to a family of trapeze performers, all of whom met fatal accidents in performances. Fire nearly destroys farm home of Geo Michie at Erin, roof shingles singed, quick bucket brigade halts flames. Acton district notices include Halton Musical Festival officers chosen and Dublin Branch Women’s Tribute May meeting reports. Reverend Nell D. Makinnon delivers farewell sermon at Norval United Church before retirement to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volaine
Acton
Chesley
Fils
Iy, Ie
Muir
Geo
Michie
Erin
Erin Village
Dublin
Women's Tribute
Wm. Bracken
DcDougall
O Canada
P. Nelsone
VanQooren
Marshall
Annis Black
Marlon Ander Bon
Annie Black
Marlon Anderson
Wild McGlabghiin
Margaret Somerville
Ewlyn Storry
Norval
Mount Pleasant United
Nell DB
Makinnon
Norval Church
Creit Whisonic Lodge
Georgetown
Yuu
McKinnon
England
Bill
Caledonks
Young People’s Society
Church
Mr. MckKinnon
Lindsay
Bruce ‘Township
Thors Ne
Kenny
Atlantic
India
Empire Day Concert Attracts Capacity Crowd In Town Hall
The annual Empire Day event sponsored by LO. D. E. filled Town Hall last Thursday with school children performing under Principal D. A. MacRas. The program featured solos, choral numbers, dance routines, and a patriotic prize presentation by the Y. O. D. EO Regent. Awards went to pupils across several rooms and achievements in temperance and poster contests were noted with winners listed. Earl Rowe addressed Georgetown Club after the program, joined by local officials and guests to a crowd of over 150 townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Day School
LO. D. E
D. A. MacRas
O Canada
Marjory Nelson
Cunsda
Jackie Bruce
Kenneth Fryer
Betty Gibson
Joyce Dessereault
Donce
Bille Vincent
Hartley Coles
Wanda Stacknlak
Ethel Franklin
Peter Turkosz
Sammie Bunelle
Lois Dawkins
Marlo Brunelle
Gordon Gibbins
Gerald Pargeter
Frances Ohlsholm
Bruce Pargeter
Rino Braldo
Olive Rogers
Mar
Duke of Devonshire
W. Cooper
Yiansen
Polly Party
Jean Fraser
Gordon McCutcheon
Dorothy Arnold
Elmer Lashy
Hertla Allan
Alice, Gibbins
Maury Murro
Kenneth Wow
Annia Molowie
Kathleen Gibbins
Jean Meta
Dorothy Garenby
Moore
Acton
Wemory
Audienice
Train departs as man rushes platform in overcoat
On the station platform a middle aged man hurries toward a departing train, his overcoat flying, while a quick thinking youth shouts thanks for seeing them off. The scene captures a brief, urgent travel moment at the edge of departure.
King George V Jubilee Gratitude From Acton Reeve
The Governor General forwards the King’s gratitude to Acton Ontario citizens for their loyal Jubilee message. Reeve C W Harrison replies with thanks in the official correspondence dated May 25, 1035 in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve C. H. Harrison
Acton
King George V
Ottawa
Governor General
Ontario
Aly
Floc, Vervica
C. W.H. Harrison
Acton Library approves new Murray Memorial Y M F building
Acton Free Library Board approved the hearse arrangement for the Murray Memorial Y M F quarters and authorized the Chairman and Secretary to sign the agreement. Losses connected with the building were reviewed and approved. A local ball fan claims a 490 foot drive by El Waterhouse at Acton Park, while a truck incident near Lake Avenue involving Pred W. Stull of Guelph caused damage and a traffic charge followed an investigation by Traffic Officer Howell.
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Leane
Acton Free Library Board
Murray Memorial Y. Mf
Rin
el Waterhouse
Acton Park
Acton
Main Bros., Farm
Lous
Pred W. Stull
Guelph
Howell
Visitors' Night at Council Monday Appeals at Court of Revision
At Acton Council the evening session featured Visitors Night with residents appealing to the Court of Revision. Most appeals were deferred for further inquiry while tax and by law matters were reviewed, including closing regulations and cemetery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Court of Revision
Acton Council
A. Manon
J. E. McMillan
PF. E Mc Cutchpon
E. J. Nelson
C. H. Harrison
Portrait Unveiled at Acton School on Empire Day
A portrait of Mary R R Moore was unveiled at Acton School with school board and local lodge members attending. Mrs Ada Nur unveiled it. Rev Mr Bennie spoke on her dedication to children, noting 21 years of service. A brass inscription marks the gift from the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. in May 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ada Nur
Wav. HY
Bennie
Duke of Devonabiry
Peel and Halton Councillors Meet To Discuss Homeless Children Care
A special Halton and Peel County Council meeting at Milton Court House discussed reorganizing care for homeless children. The proposal urged aligning with Ontario's Children's Aid Society, forming a 15 member board and monthly executive meetings to share workload and reduce Milton shelter size.
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Court House
Milton
Halton
Peel
Wm. Howstragen
Peel County
Frank Thompson
Gordon Home
B. W. Helse
Children’s
Ontario
Helws
Helse
Thompson
Hesse
Children's Aid Society
Helso
Child Hurt After Porch Fall On Rusty Tin
Two year old Chester Stachniak son of My and Mrs Stachniak Crescent Street suffered facial injuries after falling from a back porch onto a rusty tin. Cuts around nose and mouth required seven stitches with the child making satisfactory progress despite pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Stachniak
Stachniak
Crescent Street
Coming Events and Garden Parties and Local Games
Community notices announce a June 17 garden party at Almehouse United Church with a 25 cent ticket, a Ladies Aid garden party June 1 in the Park, and Acton Civics Band garden party June 6 in Acton Park with a town ballgame Acton versus Campbellville at 6 45 and a parade at 8 00. Also Women's Institute June 6 meeting at 2 30 p.m. and a packed entertainment program by Lore Rifles Band Dunn and Bert Chapman Concert Co. with Maude Miman. Regular announcements priced at 16 cents each.
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Acton Oltivens
Acton Park
Acton
Campbellville
Lore Rifles
Bert Chapman Concert Co
Dunn
Smith
Scotti Trale
I Oke
Ami Maude Miman
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Tan
McMahon
Ib Ritchie
Tyke
D. Murriman
Hydro
Eugene
E. Phillips Vlactriens’ Works
Packard Electric Co
Molore
Ellis & Howard, Ltd
Canadian General Electrie Co
R. & Transports
Express
J.C. Matthews
Postage
Canadian Brass Co
Ontario Bureau, of Municipal Affairs
Waterworks Department
Nemada Bee Peegreseemt
Aethbra Thes
Uie Ontario
Wade
Willow Street
Mason Knitting Co
The
Halton Musical Festival Association
Blow
G. Agnew
Limestone
Gast
Bell
M. Z. Bennett
T.P. Hunt
W. MacMillan
P. S. Blow
J. E. Gamble
Norval Pussac
Hollies
Aer
Bervics
Earl Rowe
Bennett Club
Toronto
Halton County
Thos. Galbraith
A. Willoughby
Xd. Fleck
Cleargetown
George Cleave
James Waldbrook
Lakeview
Oakville
Albert S. Money
St. Joseph's Hospital
Waldbrook
Alex. McBurney
Curzon Street
Money
Oficer
J. M Wincheliffy
Oakealdy Park
Peter ‘Townsend
Rookwood
Rockwood
John Littl
Elasnor Little
Thomas Liggett
Guelph Township
William Wallage
Airs
Elgin Hamilton
Speedaldo
St. John's Orchetra
St. John's Concert Orchestra
Kitchener
United Church
Uwuspices
Sadley’ Aid
W. G. Joark
HE Brown
Prank
Upoh Ray
May
Mills
Bt. John's
Ductia
Fries
Miu Heeman
Mr. Martin
J.J. Glenart
Business Men's’ Association
B.D. Rachlin
MY. Rachlin
A. Brown
Brown
Langdon
Nellie A. Coxe
M. Starkman
L. Starkman
Starkman
Peel and
the_Children’s Aid Society
Ssc
Onox “Ladies' Aid
Town Hall
Priddy
Almehouse United Church
Women's Institute
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