Acclamation fills all 1931 municipal offices in Acton
The 1931 nomination meeting in Acton elected all offices by acclamation. Reeve Mason and councillors Hansen Nelson Harrison Thetford will serve another year, with trustees Wilson Norton Hudson Sawyer named. Public attendance was light as nominees were announced and ratepayer questions addressed by Reeve Milton and board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Mason
Hansen
Nelson
Harrison and Thetford
Mr. Wilson
Wm. Norton
Jas. Hudson
P. A. Sawyer
Kerr
Armor
Tedve . Mason
KE. Lenwick
George Cowle
T. Yuwetford
E., Beswick
Davison
John Lacker
M. Akina
Jumor Newman
Wm. Duval
DR. E. J. Nelson
Nominatt
Gd. A. Dills
Harrison
W. J. Nomxhaw
J. M. Mc. Donald
Yeschelk
Reeve A. Milton
Acton
Onsen
Church Street
Dr. Nelson
Inter
McMann
Pee
Reawick
Mtatt
Urs Wilson
M. McDonald
AJ P. Havill
Joe Hudson
Reeve A. Mason
Councillors
MY Hansen
BE. J. Nelson
WE. Harrison
K.t. Stretford
School
A. Wilson
James Hudson
A. Sawyet
AL Podavilig Jr
Pourno-Utlities -Commirsion
Kerr LG. King
Acton Community Notices And Local Incident Report
Acton district news notes a weekly meeting of the Duke of Devonshire chapter at 3 20 in the Counes Chamber. Bertha Brown Torrents will describe the Oberammergau Passion Play with an illustrated talk in the United Church School room Friday under the W M B Silver collection. James Davis of Perra Cotta had a road accident near Georgetown. no serious injuries. Georgetown nominations list mayor and council members proclaimed by acclamation. two council seats remain to be filled after a postponed nominating tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moetla
Duke of Devonshire
Counes
Misa Bertha Brown
United Church
Georgetown
Wriday
Joy
Mackensie
Reeve
Harold Cleave
Councilora
George Davis
Major Cummings
Vert Parr
Jou
Gibbons
Warda
Noecesary
Thena
Acton Society
Knox Church
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Hansatto
Acton Guild
George Murray
George Mur
Raysis
L. Ritehis
Murry
L. Dickie
G. Ware
DP. Kelly
W. Gehneke
L. F. Greenwood
S. W
L. G. Marchment
G. TY
J. Simons
WL ‘Tuck
E. C. ‘Thompson
G. G. Brown
Nassagaweya Council Notes Acton Elections And Power Interruption
Nassagaweya Council met November 17 approving accounts for Division Court repair work and wreaths while passing by laws for municipal elections. Hydro-electric growth outlined and a Friday power outage near Acton caused by a gasoline tank explosion affected 110000 volt lines. In court, a Kelso woman paid fines over liquor possession and other minor cases were heard including a Milton arrest for liquor violations. The Acton Christmas concert was announced for December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noassagaweya
Norrish Bros
Han
Thos, Smith
Simpson
Hiatt C. BE. Hall
J. Player
T. Moore
Davenport
Empire Service League
Norrish
D. Irving
Connell
Fast Work Features Contest Closes Amid Uncertain Lead
The piece notes closing days for a contest with Acton participants Mrs. W. Finlay Mrs. J. Stewart and Miss Kuthering Yell Campbell-Ville plus others. It discusses credits earned by club members, hints at rivalries, and says the outcome hinges on the next count with owners to be chosen Saturday night amid boosters and rival groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Finlay
Acton
J. J. Stewart
Kuthering Yell
Campbell- Ville
Komima Herbaugh
Morrixon
Vimar
Baluyea
Baturdhy
Deee
By law for Cemetery Board approved at council meeting
Regular council session approves by law to appoint and govern Acton Cemetery Board. Finance committee reports payments and job bids while staff wage changes discussed. Unemployment forms secured. Wallview Cemetery work planned if funds approved. Nightwatchman Yarrop proposed raise to 37 50 monthly. duties expand nights. Indigent family designated wards of Child Society. Greenock Christmas Concert set for December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nelson
Q. Wilsen
BE. Thetford
Reeve Mason
Hell ‘Telephone. Co
HW. L. McDonald
Cleo
H.agnoow
Acton
Wallview Cemetery
C. Wansen
E. J. Nelson
Goa
Cowell
Acton Cemetery Board
Gamishee
Leatham
Local Interest Items From Acton Area
Various notes itemize meetings and events across Acton including the Women's Institute December 4 gathering at 2 30 pm, Acton U P O Club annual meeting December 4 at 8 o'clock, and the Acton Fire Brigade Bat and Supper planned for December 6. Royal Winter Fair results highlight Duncan Campbell Amos & Waek Shorthorn cattle wins and other awards. A Georgetown and Limehouse Presbytery call extends to John Tefiddell as joint pastor. A surprise gathering at the Manns marks gifts of table and tools. A barn fire at Thabert Marding farm caused extensive loss with estimated damage up to 17000 dollars. wind aided blaze and insurance partial. Christmas plans noted for December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Limehouse
Knox Church
Key
John Tefiddell
MuNbrook
Amos & Jack
Helfer
Truce A. McKehimon
Willsurin O
Viarding
Acton Ladies Complete Sweep Defeat Georgetown in Playoffs
Acton Ladies win their group by defeating Georgetown 4 to 1 in game two of a softball playoff series at Acton Arena. The Acton defense stifled Georgetown’s offense as Mary Chatwerk and Jean Balth sparked key plays while Phil Ryler caught and Mason and Waterhouse contributed with solid fielding and timely hits. The girls remain undefeated through the play-offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Osey
Yater County
Georgetown
Hut IM Acton
Thrilli
Apis
Tyhts
Mary Chatwerk
Jean Balth
Phil Ryler
Mary
Wf. Mason
G. Mason
Aly
Homme
M. Price
N. Waterhouse
MM. McDonald
Ski
Iit
GEO
Acton Girls
Ayey
Pamy
Andothey
Tyler
Mary Chal- Webra
Crodit
USA
Aqton
By-Laws, Grants, and Appointments From Milan County Council
Milan County Council session discussed by law repeats and obsolete acts, a $12,000 borrowing by the county, and a new appointment for Clerk and Treasurer. Grants included $300 to Marion Rifton and several department allocations totaling $4,555.87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilage
Georgetown
Acton ties recalled in silver wedding tribute letter
Sir Harry Brittain thanks Acton residents for a heartfelt congratulatory message on their silver wedding anniversary. The correspondence from London notes Acton’s role in uniting Actons on both sides and mentions literary and civic ties including an editor’s feature and invitations to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Worry
Lady Brittain
London
England
Acton
Moore
Tssue
Qroraetown
Toronto
Forster
Ontario
Tost
Davie
Tuck
Tf Hamiitan
Armatrang
Ballantyne
Harry Brittain
Bannockburn
Atenime
Auction Notice for Dairy Cattle and Poultry at Norval Station
Mr. Alex Murgess will hold a sale of dairy cattle, cattle and poultry at lot 16 Townline, Chingua county near Norval Station on Thursday December 4. Vetch and Cheyne, Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Murgess
Mel and Powtry
Townline
Chinguacousy
Norval Station
Vetch & Cheyne
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. M. Wilson
Watson
Jae McIntysh
Roy Agar
Mra
J. M. Wilson
W. Nisbet
WM. Nowpon
Rambhaw
Chas, Wilton
J. W. Jones
J. J. Ame Xhaw
C. Hanson
Rwv
PP. A. Bhawyer
Finda
James Davis
Perra Cotta
Hbtle
Auelph
Nassagaweya
Tle
King
R. J. Kore
Hoya
Brown
Freeston
James Quip
Kelso
Nassagakeya
Younie
Oakville
Carr
Will Anenswer
Milton
McPherzon
Menfullin
Dublin
Chook
Free Press
Greenock
Women's Institute
Womsa's Institute
Mika DR. Hawthorne
Astoniale WU. FY
Actandale U
Hultan Crean and Hutter Company
Acton Fire Brigade
Davidson
Acton Ladies
St. Alban’s
Milan
Quantey
Marion Rifton
Finance
Feeg
Summity
Macdonald
Waterhouse
Test
Chalmers
R. Georgetown
jActon
Clark
Trenaurer
Hartington
Trafalgard
Trafalgar
Raetown
B. Tost
Reece Yean
Davi Tuck
Munson
MecIntyre
Hamaliton
Aty Armstrong
Tallantyne
Ams Pt
Mir. Waterhouseef Wards
Vanscriver
H. M. Pottit
L. Mason
Nehion
Smith
Myson
Sir Harry
Cawby Street
Westminster Abbey
St Tyler
Ater
Regile
Ray Iba
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