Fire Brigade and Cemetery Board Matters Upheld by Acton Council
At the fortnightly session Councillor A Mason and others met Fire Chief R M McDonald to discuss alarm procedures and fire hall upkeep. The Cemetery Board reported loan issues, asset growth with $17,000 in plots, and sought relief from $1,800 capital loan interest. Council praised cemetery improvements and agreed to address loan payments with the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
A. Mason
J. &. McMillan
P. McCutcheon
BE. J. Nelson
H. Harrison
RM. McDonald
Pire
Mason
Cemetery Board
Messrs
R. M. McDonald
J. Bell
C. Hansen
Mr. McDonald
Am Bpokerman
Nelson
Council
Duke of Devonshire
O.D.E
G. A. Dilly
George Currie
Esquesing
Farm Home Destroyed by Fire in Esquesing Township
Tuesday morning the ten room wooden home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McEachern at lot 30 Esquesing Township was destroyed by fire discovered by Mr. McEachern at the barn around 8 30. Sparks were blown away by a steady wind and neighbors aided in containing the blaze. The family including daughter Miss Jennie were at home during the conflagration. Insurance partially covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald McEachern
O Ne
Esquesing Township
McEachern
Unclaimed $2 Coupon Prompts Donation to Local Fund
Last week a $2 coupon in Acton’s Free Press remained unclaimed at 9.30 tomorrow morning. If unclaimed, funds go to the Acton YMCA Building Fund. A second $2 coupon appears on Page Eight with chance to win again. rules require presenting the coupon and an advertiser’s sales slip by 6.00 p.m. Wednesday November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Post Office
Free Press
Acton Y.M.C.A. Building Fund
The
Barr
Fres
Paris
Burr
Free Press Office
Halton Plow Match Breaks Records At Annual Event
3000 spectators attend the Halton Plowmen's Association match as 62 plowmen from Sarnia to Lindsay compete on local farms. Youths star in the Unter-Township Class with 17 boys, including 14-year-old Roy Bradley. Alex Black wins Yank of Commerce Trophy. Gerald Reid wins Bank Nova Scotia Trophy. team prize goes to Ecquesing Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Sarnia
Lindsay
J. G. Royce
Wm. Chisholm
Yornby
Roy Bradley
Hornby
Wm. Clark
Norman McLeod
Jus. McLean
Clark Young
International
Yank of Commerce
Alex. Black
Guelph
Bank Nova Scotia
Walton
Geralg Reid
Yrow'n
Capacity House Hosts Dublin Hockey Club Dance Night
A capacity Dublin Hockey Club dance drew a full house and social crowd last Friday. Prize winners included Miss M Styder and Mrs Q Eliott among others. Music by Binkhorn's Orchestra of Toronto with Ernie Packer as floor manager. Proceeds fund hockey equipment and winter expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Cacre
M. Styder
Mirs. W. Allen
Q. Eliott
F. Mapleston
H. Arcie
R. Johnston
G. McRaih
FP. Kentner
Binkhorn
Toronto
Ernie Packer
and Mics
Norm Cunningham
Fred Kentner
Htir
Miles Warden
Nicolak
Jen‘ings
L. Robertsay
Willian Uradshaw
War Battalion Roster Fragments Include Multiple Units
Fragmentary list shows names and battalion associations from several units including 20th Battery 6th FP Co C, 58th Battalion, 19th Battalion, 4th Battalion, and 13th Northumberland Fusiliers. Shared as corr notes, the text acknowledges a roster of personnel with unclear details and partial titles.
Beardmore Offices Move Head Office to Acton
Beardmore & Co transfers head office from Toronto to Acton this week with 10 to 11 new staff. Acton now houses the company head office while a sales office remains in Toronto. Main Street Plant quarters are abandoned for Elgin Street offices as housing demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Beardmore & Co
Toronto
Aston
Main Street
Elgin Street
Neardmore
Nracebridge
All Scholars Out of School in 50 Seconds
At the Acton School Board meeting trustees present included W I a Praser W K Graham Dr P W Peaton and Dr A J Buchanan with Chairman McDonald absent. The principal submitted needed supplies for the Consolidation School and the secretary was authorized to purchase essential equipment. Fire inspections at the public and town schools yielded fast egress times and a coal purchase was approved. The ninth Finance Committee report lists payments totaling 83.04 to several vendors and the borrowed ladder was returned to the Town Hall property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
W. I. A. Praser
W. K. Graham
P. W. Peaton
A. J. Buchanan
McDonald
MacRae
Nice
Gary
E. J. Wassard
Central Scientific Co. Ltd
The
Macmilan Co
Cumunis, Ltd
Eee
Sarteyapte TV
Acton Fuge Press
Acton Pubic Utilities Commisson L
Symon Hardware
Remembrance Day Observed in Acton with Service
Acton Saint Remembrance Day events included a parade led by Acton Citizens' Band and a two part service. Wreaths were laid at the Soldiers Monument and a United Church gathering followed with prayers, readings, and a sermon reflecting on peace and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers” Monument
E. G. Baxter
United Church
Reeve
Harrison
Acton
Canadian Legion
Lorne Rifles
Knox and
Mower
Saldlern
Mil Street
Reveille
Buyler Carney
Byrne
P. W. Pearen
Province of Ontario
Acton Leyton
Duke of Devonshire
Acton Women's Institute
Lalwside
O.d.e
Acton Citizens’ Band
Revi WL Begate
the Légion
E. J. Nelson
C. Harrison
Remembrance Bay
A. Mason
Dr. Morrow
Mr. Brillinger
H. L. Bennie
E.G. Daxter
Paul
Christ
Mr. Bennie
Prices from Hamilton Spectator 1807 Guelph market list
A March 27 1807 Hamilton Spectator reprint shows Guelph market prices for items such as flour wheat oats hay straw shingles wood butter potatoes beef veal pork sheep pelts and hides. Noting ranges like flour 3.50 to 3.75 per bushel spring wheat 1.40 to 2.05 and beef 95.00 to 7.00 per 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nixon
Hamilton Spectator
Guelph
Virginia Jubilee Singers deliver lively program at United Church
The Virginia Jubilee Singers, eight artists strong, drew the largest local crowd in years at the United Church. Esther Gaskin led as pianist and manager with Edna Dobline, DeQuence Nelson, Liu Powler, Theodore Tate, Warri Jones, Oliver Chiles, and Roma Russell rounding out the ensemble. The program moved from spirituals and southern melodies to costumes and fuller ensemble pieces, eliciting broad applause from Acton audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Acton
Virginia Jubiles
The
United Church
Maoke
Esther Gaskln
Edna Dobline
DeQuence Nelson
Liun Powler
Theodore Tate
Warri§ Jones
Olver Chiles
Roma Russell
Prom
Birthday Gathering for Mrs. James Sayers 82nd
A Monday evening surprise birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Sayers for Mrs James Sayers on her 82nd birthday. Twenty family members and grandchildren attended with one daughter and family in the West. The program featured duets humorous readings viola and piano selections followed by a late supper and a group song. Guests departed in high spirits wishing many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers
E. J. Hassard
Hassard
G. W. Bisson
F. Romphr
J. Taylor
R. Dilton
EB. Masters
VanGooren
Bruce
Gerald Pargeter
James Sayers
Henry Sayers
West
Community Events and Concerts Notices
Coming events include a Yuchre in Park Hall on Friday November 12 with prizes. Christmas Concerts at 8 PM in Nuassagaweya on December 1 with Liinch served. The Shamrock Wastlers Project Club Dublin holds a musical concert and dance November 20 in Dublin School at 7:20 PM. admission 15 cents. Men’s Club monthly supper at the VY next Wednesday Ladies Night with after dinner speaker and grand concert at Town Hall on November 1. Baptist Ladies Aid and Mission Circle sponsor a musical and literary event Tickets now on sale. Halton Drum Revial meeting in Oakville November 16 at 8 PM at St John’s United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock Wastlers’ Project Club of
Dublin
Dublin School
Baptist Ladies Aid
Mission Circle
Halton County
Lusk Yall
St John's United Church
Oakville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Womby Hall
Womby W. Yt
IL. W. Chisholm
Warden George Currie
Reeve Victor Hull
P. D. Salter
Stanley Wall
Peter Peddie
FY Gilroy
Milton
Colonel Wallace
Burlington
Pred Robinson
John Black
Wellington County Council
Jonn Carrol
Ontario Plowmen’s Association
Ed. Timbers
Milliken
R. @. Brown
Galt
LRR
Wargreaves
Brockville
Cuivard Cox
Wamstead
Willard Featherstone
Ross Margulis
Sunderland
Willis Jarvis
Bert Robertson
Arthur
Julan
Malton
Donald Margald
Sutherland
Joe Iran
Claremont
Craig Reid
Georgetown
Stanley Fuller
Norman Jarvis
Millizen
Kenneth Pardle
John McNabb
Grand Baker
Freeman
Arnold Picket
Francis Mokerr
Leonard Lister
Warnby
Ivan Taylor
Moffat
Lyle Dales
Campbelvile
Jim Allison
Campbellville
Geo
Simpson
Clarence Dredge
Bradley
Hamby
Kenneth Peddie
John MecNabb
Ecquesing
John
Claus G@ Spencer
Wilson
Norval
Picket Hornby
Tom Fisher
Corr
Roy Woed
W. G. Herown
FP. Co. C, EL
J. D. Burt
Pte
WL Kaley
Y. A. Arthurs
Fte
A. Anderson
Elkington 58Th Battalion
Pte. F. Wills
Pte. J. Fryer
N. Stuchey
Rye. T. Yrving
Pte. G. McLeod
Pte, AL Wintheeruen
Lieut
WI. G. King
Northumberland Fusiliers
Pte. A. Ghibren
TE P. Radford 164Th Battalion
Seucr
W. Lee
Godfrey
F. Masters
G. M.S 4Th Battalion
J. J. Kennedy
J. Cooney
Beardmore
Your Christmans
Service
Virginia Jubilee Singers
Girls’ Friendly Circle
Uoaily Men's Club
Jack Neld
Park Hall
Nuassagaweya
Aist
Liinch
June Prank
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