Farm at Omagh Mecca for Plowmen in Big Competition
The Omagh farm plowing event drew about 2000 spectators as Halton contestants dominated the entries. Veteran judges Moses Wire Mae rie and George Hostemwass presided over classes from under 38 to tractor events with top winners including Van Areak Trafalgar and Arnold Howden Trafalgar. The display featured Goebel Disc demonstrations and a Halton Junior Farmer Driving contest won by Robi McAlpine, with plans for Toronto competition next January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaattei
Chaatey
Halton
Ink Action
van Areak
Trafalgar
Geo K. Elliott
Ian
RG Brown
Waterlow
Stan May
Hormby
Harry Micket
Faso
Spencer Wiiteon
Norval
John Readhead
Lowville
Fiso
Tank of Nova Scotia
Arnold Howden
Bank of Commerce
Horace Rares
Georgetown
Milton Milling Ca
John Renadhead
lLowvile
Bank of Toronto
Lland Mas Trafalgar Township
Billie Grice
Freeman
Ed Deedee
Acton
Ford
Mitton
Conte Hem
Brookville
Milton
Palermo
Robi McAlpine
Halton Juniors
Bovina
Coliseum
Toronto
Hert Berry
Valles Creat Farm
Court Revises Hall of Listed Appeals Results
Court of Revision met in Town Hall on October 25 revising assessments for multiple properties. Wool Combing Corporation’s 33 lots dropped from 100 per lot to 81 per lot, total 455. Adele Frakiy lands adjusted. Canadian National Railway Limited and others saw varied reductions while some appeals upheld as originally assessed. Continued on Page Fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Revision
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada
Adele Frakiy
Canadian National Railwarx Limited
FW Coles
STAT
Thomas J Cooke
Swan
Arthur St
Annie Mooney
W Charles McCrealand
AOR Mackenzie and Son
Kenneth Mackenzie
Pavement Strip on Highway 25 Opens Amid Fall Scenery
First section of Highway 25 paving from Dublin crossroad toward Acton opened Tuesday. Workmen, graders and equipment drew crowds while traffic continued, with drivers testing the new surface as pavement progresses along both sides toward Speyside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty and Joy
Acton-Milton
Cappraach
Acton
Dublin
Speyside
Operatic Tenor Captivates Ontario Town Audience
Audiences praised the touring tenor Ronald Stewart during a concert in Ontario, where he and guest artist Ms. Stewart drew listeners with lyrical arias. The event, held after Sunday School tea, featured a small turnout but strong musical finesse, with plans for European tours and study in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotta
Stewart
Sant
Godan
Peter Pucess
Boag Ailaen
Haron
oVin Fle
Stew
Ontario
Ventenor
Baton
Auditorium
Maxwell Hall
Detroit
Chicago
New York
England
Paria
Arunsela
Amsterdam
Traly
A Currey
Ronald Stewert
Ken Allan
Ateat
Athin Caw
Fow Supper Proves Financial Success for Knox Ladies Aid
Knox Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs John Dennis’s Willow Street home Tuesday afternoon with Mr Fred McCutcheon in charge. Mrs Cordiner read scripture, Mrs Arm strong offered prayer, and Mrs Fo Row was appointed secretary in Mrs Loamermile’s absence. The group reported a healthy fowl supper balance and announced upcoming social events at the manse while plans for group activities continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbytenan Ladies Aid
John Dennis
Willow St
Fred McCutcheon
Cordiner
Jesson
John
Mth
Row Armstrong
Fo Row
Loamermile
S Matthews
Dennis
F Blow
Hollinger
Ada Near
Geo Lewis
Roh Armstrong
Tant
Book of Christmas illustrations for advertisers available now
Santa themed borders designs and pictures book showcases festive borders and letters. The large Christmas $ustmations book provides an index of holiday guides and foods and is ready for advertisers planning campaigns early in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
North Pole
Ilustra
Obituary for Prominent Citizen C. W. Wilson Dies in Acton
Prominent Acton public figure C. W. Wilson died suddenly at home on Main Street after a period of apparent quiet recovery from illness. He served as Superintendent of Acton Hydro and helped guide waterworks and public utilities development, including the Queen Street station project. Survived by wife Mrs. Wilson, two grandchildren, five sisters, and many friends. he was active in Masonic circles, AME U, and the Acton Fire Brigade.
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Acton
Chase Wilson
Wilson
Acton Hydro Me
CDG
Charlie Wilson
Hedro
Comision Management
Imr
Public Utilities Commission
Charlie
Queen Street
Walser
Ro Me- Kesari
Inessino
Jane Wilson
Mary McKain
Ro Barclay
Saskatoon
F Kingsbury
Guelph
C H Avton
Wo Morwick
Ottawa
C Wilson Peterkore
Charles Wilson
Walker Ladie
AME U
Baptist Advance Service Highlights Vision Of God At Knox Knox
A Baptist gathering urged believers to advance in faith during the morning service at Knox Presbyterian Church and United Church. Rev Key spoke on the vision of the Lord stressing divine presence and inner renewal, with scripture read by Rev Armstrong and prayers led by Rev Currey. The choir performed selections including The Love of God and To Manteauw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Jared
Peter Te Anta the Baptist
Newvice
Manteauw
BOA Manned
Charles Laneborough
Cat Parker
Knox Presbytenan Church
United Church
Armatrong
Knox Church
E A ‘Currey
The
Mr Key
Iba Simeon
Jamiah
God
Mass Moore
Lurrey
Allence
Charles Wiksen
John DD Brews
Mary Creighton
Olive Lampard
Palleey
Maswell
Dattin St
Wis Haly Temple
Anther Fark
Mim Veldhuis
Dorothy Summans
Chaw Wilbon
A T Brown
Armstrong
Presbyterian Church
Sesson
Poole
Erila Currey
John D Brown Dies After Long Illness in Acton
John D Brown died peacefully October 2 after a four and a half year confinement. Born in Arthur Township to Alexander Brown and Isabelle MacLaughtin, he moved to Acton 42 years ago to farm Cameron Estate land. He married Lottie Cameron in 1910. she died seven years ago. Surviving are a daughter Ada Mr Howard Deand Acton, a son Hughes of Hamilton, two grandsons Kenneth Taylor and Sophie Brown, two brothers and two sisters. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery Acton following services conducted by Rev Currey at the United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doeurald Brown
Beig
Alexander Brown
Isabelle MacLaughtin
Arthur Township
Acton
Cameron
Lottie Cameron
Ada
Howard Deand
Hughes
Hamillon
Kenneth Taylor
Hophie Brown
Brown
The
United Church
Currey
Fairview Cemetery
Farm forum discusses shorter hours for farming
Ballinafad W M S Auxiliary Farm Forum met at Lloyd Marshall's home for a discussion on can we farm on shorter hours. Participants said it could be done if not for mid cows. Next meeting will cover who should pay for soil conservation. The Evening Auxiliary hosted a successful Hallowe en party Friday night at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parm
Lloyd Marshall
WMLS
F. J. Shortill
Hallowe'en
Prizes For Best Costumes At Annual Party
Annual party event features costume prizes across many classes with judges naming winners such as Wargrave Kent Hore and Sally Thompson with old fashioned ladies and others. Clown Bob Armstrong and a varied cast appear in multiple outfits. The evening includes cake pieces donated by Thechen's Bakery and a long line of attendees leaving around 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satstes Wargrave
Anenkey
Jobons Kent
Ballerin Kanter
Mary Wites
Belor Wolfe
Ang
Ang Mitmader
Pauline Marka
Sally Thompson
Queen Beas
Rosemary
Joan Brooks
Michael Hurst
Weian Jarvis
Jemima
Elizabeth Jan
Jean Meit
Ube
Jones Palmer
Ponty Oakes
Christine Nacel
Ron Caleman
Emmeton Hanter
Bob Armstrong
Simvean
Ted Maran
Robin Mad
Cliff Sutteny
Thechen’s
Holt Armstrong
Peter Hurst
Noor
Interchurch Young People Elect Officers in Acton
On Wednesday October 24 Acton Young Peoples Groups met at the Baptist Church. Officers elected include Ernest West as president Finn est West as vice president Rev EA Currey as adult counsellor secretary Hod Foree cor responding secretary Shirley Thompson treasurer Balt Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
The
Baptist Church
Adult Counsellor
EA Currey
Finnest West
Doug Daevadsen
Hod Foree
Shirley Thompson
Balt Bell
Mayor Mason Hosts Late Session Turkey Dinner
In Acton officials face late council meetings as Mayor Amos Mason attempts to shorten sessions with a turkey dinner offer. The event at the Reval Hotel in Guelph sees Reeve Councilors and press gather for one festive evening delaying assessments and sewer work chatter, before resuming with engineers and inspectors next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Reeve
Reval
Guelph
Mayer
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Omagh
Mecca
Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. W. Wilson
John D. Brown
Ballinafad
W.M.S
Auxiliary Farm Forum
Meas Labs
Pa Bate
Celas
Naoy
Interchurch
Ernest West
Amos Mason
Brewing
Mavis Anne Macon
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