Various Community Updates and Announcements
A Buchre and Dance will be held in the Parish Hall next Wednesday and every Wednesday during fall and winter. Taxes show improved payment this year with more paid early. grace period expired. Arrow bus schedule changes effective now with varied daily and weekend times for Acton. United Church anniversary services for Rev. Draper with special music. U P Y P O meeting updates and Knox Guild officer elections. Apple crop estimate for 1933 totals 4,598,000 barrels nationwide with provincial breakdowns. pears peaches plums grapes yield noted. Insurance ad fragment appears at end with incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnilsd
Charles D. Draper
Beamsville
United Church
Aince Union
Canada
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
British ‘Columbia
Acton Fair 1933 Prize Winners Announced
The Acton Fair of 1933 awards were announced with the Robert Simpson prize awarded to W O Brownridge for the largest exhibitor livestock points and the best lady driver prize going to Mrs Bessey. Jersey Calf Club prizes listed include John Ruddell 913 points and Harold Barber 900 points, followed by Emmett McGibbon 893, Eccles McClure 897, and others through John Hunter 567 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Robert Simpson
W. O. Brownridge
Bessey
Wheeler
Home Gardens
Velma Murray
Margaret Brown
Gigna -Webster
Margaret Waldie
Elva - Johnston
Georgetown
Fred Ruddell
Sth
Gordon Hume
Milton
Wallace’ “Swackhamer
Harry Murray
Joe Hartley
Lloyd Davidson
Rockwood
Newton’ Ruddell
Gerald ‘Graham
John Hunter
Norval
School Fair Winners in Halton County 1939 Trophies and Shields
Winners listed by district for Eaton trophies and shields at the 1939 Halton County School Fair. Names appear for Limehouse Esquesing Nelson Nassagaweya Trafalgar and Nelson districts with student recipients, book prizes, and teacher acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Halton
Limehouse
Allan Robson
Esquesing
Joanna “Shortill
Fred Ruddell
Jessie Lindsay
Appleby
Charles ‘Williamson
Nelson
Marjorie Oliphant
Wilfred Jones
Shield
Ethel Broughton
Brookville
Jean Robertson
S. S
Nassagaweya
Fred Rinehart
Isabelle McLeod
Wassagaweya
Margaret Gandier
Palermo
Sally Davies
Trafalgar
Norma Davies
Mabel Davies
Edna Black
Mt. Nemo
Grant Norton
Bernice Norton
Jean Alderson
Annie L. Elliott
Hormby—Gilvert
Jack Robertson
A.E
Marion Dick
Leonard Lister
Mary E. Peddie
Public Utilities Commission Meeting Accounts Approved
Acton Public Utilities Commission board, with commissioners Kerr King and Thetford present, approved payments totaling 109.04 for supplies and repairs from Ty lers Transport, Allan Armature Exchange Co., Sangamo Co. Ltd, and Bank of Montreal revenue stamps, plus 652.69 for Neptune Meter Co. meters and repairs, amid routine bills and instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
R._J _Kerr
L. G. King
Reeve Thetford
E. T. Thetford
Tylers
Ralph L. Smith
Jas. Symon
Allan Armature Exchange Co
Sietihtevngrienst
Ea Piesteteet Sangamo Co. Ltd
MacDonald Electric Ltd
James B. Chalmers
J. C. Matthews
Bank of Montreal
Minneapolis-Honeywell
Milton School Triumphs at Inter School Athletic Meet
Milton School won the Inter School Athletic Meet held in Acton Park, finishing with 256 points while Georgetown 139 and Acton 124. Milton's victory earned the Thos Blakelock Trophy as results across juniors intermediates and seniors included many field and track events with Milton athletes claiming multiple firsts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Acton
Georgetow
Milton School
Georgetown
End
Thos. Blakelock
Halton Educational Association elects officers at Milton meeting
The Twelfth Annual Halton Educational Association session at Milton Court House drew a large crowd. Officers for the coming year include Honorary Presidents J M Denyes and A G Kirstine, President Mrs David Hartley, and 1st Vice President Holtby. Delegates and committee members from Acton Georgetown Milton and nearby towns were announced, and a Children’s Public Speaking Contest crowned winners Joanna Short Ethel Sinclair and Peggy Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Denyes
A. G. Kirstine
David Hartley
Holtby
M. A. Campbell
Acton
George Agnew
Georgetown
Public School Board
Milton
Gazely
Oakville
McBain
Burlington
Donkin
Nelson
John “Hetherington
John “Hetherington; ‘Nassugaweye
George Finney
Esquesing
John Alexander
Trafalgar
Emerson Ford
Home and School
W. ‘H. Cudmore
Women’s Institute
Percy Merry
Archie “Service
D. Hartley
H. Inglehart
Denyes
Joanna Shortmee
Ethel Sinclair
Peggy Moreland
Halton Educational Association
O. B.A
E. M. Readhead
Halton County Council
Grace Osborne
Ontario
Inter-School Rugby Schedule Revealed for Local Teams
Fergus, Milton, Georgetown and Acton schools arrange rugby games from October 10 to 26. Matchups include Georgetown versus Milton on October 10 and Fergus versus Acton. final dance at Stanley Park Erin on Thanksgiving Night with Martin Ramsay 7 piece Orchestra. Admission 25c for ladies and 50c for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Stanley Park
Erin
Martin Ramsay
Taxy
Acton and District News Highlights From Local Church and Fair
A Salvation Army Band concert at Acton United Church drew good attendance with duets and quartet numbers. Upcoming Erin Fair events include saddle and road horse attractions, fiddlers, dancing, and a Hobby Horse ride. A Grace Church Brampton group hosted a mock wedding shower for Miss Lucinda Graff. Provisional officers were elected for a C C F Club in Acton, with plans for future meetings. A quiet Nassagaweya wedding united Edna Adelaide Mason and Clyde McCartney with a reception and trip to Quebec and Montreal. A dance at Orth’s New Barn on October 6 was announced along with other local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United
Salvation Army Band of
St. Catharines
W. ‘Mason
Erin Fair
Fergus
Grace Church
Brampton
Lucinda Graff
Marrage
W. Coles
Cc. C. F
Acton
Milton
Burlington
Oakville
Georgetown
Freeman
Toronto
J. P. Scarrow
C. K. Browne
C. E K. Browne
Willow Street
Nassagaweya
Edna Adelaide
Mabel McCartney
Douglas Mason
Quebec
Treal
McCartney
Dundas
School Board approves budget and field day plans
At a regular meeting Trustees Graham Norton Buchanan Scarrow and Chairman McDonald noted minutes adoption and a 96.41 payment report from the finance committee. Principal Herbert reported repairs to the school piano and discussed Field Day plans and rugby equipment funding. A Friendship Week open meeting and a one half day continuation were proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham, Norton
Buchanan
Scarrow
J. M. McDonald
Graham
Canadian National Express Co
Elliott Bros
E Jones
Highway Garage
Geo. M. Hendry Co
Central Scientific Co
National Stationery Ltd
Halton Educational Association
Herbert
T.A. Blakelock
R. KE. Anderson
W. G. Martin
Literary Society
Halton Teachers Institute Convenes At Oakville
The Halton Teachers Annual Convention meets tomorrow at St. Jude's Hall Oakville starting 9 30 a m Canon Smith of Oakville conducts devotions Miss F Horne of Burlington speaks on a Year in Londonderry on Teachers Exchange Afternoon sessions cover graded and ungraded work led by Miss A V Ryan of Georgetown and Miss N Jardine Hornby A question drawer and 1934 programme discussion follow Officers listed include J M Denyes Ralph Hughes Miss M Z Bennett Mrs M R Moore Miss R Giffen Miss M McMillan Miss A Elliott Miss A Miller and urban school principals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Oakville
St. Jude’s Hall
Canon Smith
F. Horne
Burlington
Londonderry
A.V. Ryan
Georgetown
N. Jardine
Hornby
Teachers’ Institute
Honorary Dent
J. M. Denyes
B. A
Milton
Kent
Edna Neil
Glenwilliams
Ralph ‘Hughes
Eden Mills
M. Z. Bennett
Acton
M. R. Moore
R. Giffen
Esquesing
M. McMillan
Nassagaweya
A. Elliott
Nelson
A. Miller
Trafalgar
Urban Schools
Acton Poppy Campaign Financial Statement Summary
Acton and District Poppy and Remembrance Day campaign reports total receipts from previously acknowledged contributions. Names include Geo Kohle and Beardmore Leathers Lith with small donations noted, supporting welfare work in Acton Eramosa Erin Esquesing and Nyssa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Kohle
C. O
Farmer warns druggist to label bottles for hose and for horse
A farmer directs a druggist to clearly label medicines or tonics to avoid confusing the horse with household uses before spring plowing. The exchange emphasizes caution and proper storage.
Acton News Roundup Sees Local Give and Volunteer Efforts
A parish hall tea sale in Acton kicks off a busy afternoon while Mortgages in Halton are discharged with seven paid in a week, mostly on farms. Reports show Western Canada relief plans, Acton Fair finances steadied, and a club meeting featuring Gordon Cooper. A funeral in Rockwood marks local sorrow as community groups contribute flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hillmer
Halton County
George Hilton
R. R. No
Rockwood
Everton ‘Cemetery
Everton and
Mr. Taylor
Ei Thehouse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arrow
Acton U. P. Y P. O
Walter Linham
Knox Young People Organic
Knox Guild
H. L. Bennie
Louis Brownlow
Jack Skilling
Bessie Rawlings
Jack Graham
Ted Hansen
J. ‘MacGregor
Bert Patrick
Laura Hall
Public Utilities Commission
Neptune Meter Co
Saah
George
E. Test
J. Mezwak
M. Saunders
Charlotte Marshall
K. Hale
H. Walker
L. Gilbert
Molly Hintley
Lillian ‘Woodhall
J. Brush
J. Farnell
B. Ramsden
Hazel Wilson
Margaret Marshall
Isabell Campbell
K. Gale
G. Leslie
Audrey Chalmers
N. Maynard
I. Woodhall
D. MacArthur
B. McNabb
R. Foulis
W. Timbers
A. Sykes
J. Gilbert
A. Vansickle
B. Brush
C. Gilbert
Kk. Chapman
A. Cookman
E. Tost
C. Marshall
D. Coxe
Velma Blair
Brush
Lantz
F. Robertson
R. Cook
Jim Jones
G. Marshall
R. Duncan
D. Crichton
H. Norton
Gils
R. McNa
A. McNabb
C. Peacock
B. Coxe
3. Lantz
G. Footitt
K. Marshall
Arnold
Peacock
Nabb
Chapman
EF. Test
A. Grieve
J. Galbraith
R. McNabb
Miton
M. Marshall
L. Snow
D. McArthur
B. Taylor
Juhior
E. Arnold
Boay Ce Boone Een Dearkinson
H. Gastle
Feacock
Stilton
The
Court House
Ton
Lainy
J. Jones
J. Jenkinson
Dann
Brampton Friends
New C. C. F
United Young People's League
Young People’s Society of the United Church
Clara Savage
Lorna Kennedy
Messrs. G. Mosales
Ted Clifford
Melvin Lotker
Norman Gibson
G. Masales
T. Clifford
G. Simpson
Albert Mills
God Save the King
McCartney-Mason
Campbellville
Orth
Bixth Line
Mundas Highway
Fikipe Mountain Pass
St. Alban’s W. A
Oo. H. A
O. H. A. Executive Committee
Russell
Normarr Morton
Dave D. Ainslie
Galt
Chas. Swayze
Grimsby
Ron Forder
Sarel Allen
Acton Fair
Parkview Athletic Cub
Gordon Cooper
E. E Barr
Legion
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