Holiday Visitors and Personal News From Acton
A crowded holiday notes section lists Acton residents hosting and visiting relatives across Ontario and beyond. Names include Jas R Anderson of Toronto. Joan Rumley. Thomas Nicol. Jack Reid. Allan Marshall. George Jiggins of Aurora. Roy Johnston and Virena. Florence Brankley of Calgary. Etta Dilla. W H Reid. B Collier. Donna Ander. A E Nicklin. Pte B G Landarborough. Wallace Gurney of Wing ham. A K Mann. Owen Sound. Delaine Gibbons. W E Thompson of London. many Acton families welcome guests from Toronto, Tilbury, Guelph, Stratford, Whitby, and more over Thanksgiving weekend. A.R. Thurrell funeral noted. gatherings at Mowat, Reid, and Mowat homes. university and church mentions alongside social visits in Acton and nearby towns.
Card of Thanks for Kind Sympathy and Help
The Reid Cusick and related families gratitude for sympathy and help during the illness and passing of their mother. They remember the cars leaned floral tributes and kind words with appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Reid
Qeo. Cusick
Albert Cusick
Nassagaweya Church Welcomes New Couples and Vows
The Nassagaweya Church featured weddings for Nora Kathleen Dredge and Ernest Joseph Tindale and for Vera May Wilson and Albert Arthur Harrig with ceremonies led by Rev. F Lawson. Attendants from Toronto Milton Campbellville Acton and others attended. The couple’s receptions followed at family homes and honeymoons planned in Listowel and Port Credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
Nassagaweya
Co. A Jones
Grand Valley
Nora Kathleen
Billie) Dredge
William W. Dredge
Ernest Joseph Tindale
Mgr
Tindale
Toronto
Nassagaweya Church
F. Lawson
Listowel
A. R. Dredge
H. Jenkins
Meadowvale
Vera May
John M. Wilson
Albert Arthur Harrig
John G. Harris
Acton
Campbellville
F.“Lawson
Mary Wilson
Port Credit
James Henderson
Moffat
Amy Hill
Alexander
Acton Village Court of Revision Notice 1939
The Village of Acton announces a Court of Revision by the Municipal Council in Acton Ontario on October 30 1839 at 730 pm. Appeals against the 1940 Village Assessment Roll must be received by October 21 1939. Dated October 9 1939 F P Leatherland Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario
Leatherland, Crerk
Notice to Creditors In Estate of John Wesley Frank
Notice to creditors and others in the estate of John Wesley Frank late of Nassagaweya Halton farmer who died about September 11 1939 must send particulars and proofs to solicitor before October 30 1939 assets to be distributed among entitled parties only claims filed pursuant to Section 5 Chapter 165 RSO 1937 dated October 6 1938 solicitor for the executors F Leatherland Acton Ontario
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Frank
Nassagaweya
Hilton
Farmer
Inter County Meet Milton Dominates Track Events
At the Inter County Meet held in Milton, athletes from Milton and Georgetown claimed top spots in sprints, distance races, and field events. Notable performances included Junior Clementa and Senior Galbraith winning multiple events, with strong showings from J. Ruddell and E. Sherin in jumps and relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
H. Brush
J. Oofell
Murray
Bentor
M. Galbraith
A Ruddail
G. Long
G. Ferry
Clements
A. Young
Bentor—Bowman
Georgetown
KC. Dolion
Strigger
J. Cofell
H. Brish
M Galbraith
K. Dolaon
Mileo
Hl. Brush
J. Cookman
Marcellus
Galbraith
Allingham
J. Ruddell
Pearl Sim
M. Somerville
Acton
Betty Paul
Mary Cummins
Margaret Dixon
Marie Olmgton
Helen Devereaux
Jean Ruddell
Evelyn Sherin
Somerville
Alice Russell
Helen Saunders
M. Dixon
M. Clayton
Helen Deveraux
Jean Bennie
E. Sherin
Barbara Cousens
Elma Randall
Jean Harley
Marie Clayton
Margaret Robinson
Helen Drvereaux
Joan Raddell
Maay MacNabb
Rena Bralda
Mildred Evans
Ain
Marjorie Nelson
Alice Russel
M. Robinson
G. HM
M. Cummins
Joan Ruddell
J. Randall
Charlotte Service
Ruth Goldham
Pennny Hormby
M. Colling
M. MacNabb
I. .McLeod
W. Anderson
E.randall
J. Shortall
I. Hale
F. Higgins
M. ‘Robinson
I. Hill
E. Ritchie
G. McLellan
2. Burkholder
M. Dick
B. Speight
H. Devereaux
B. Kibler
M. Coliing
Plowing Match Shines at Eramosa Farm Event
The Ontario Plowmen's Association held a large Eramosa event at John Alton's farm last week. Ideal weather and strong attendance accompanied top plowing in multiple classes with Eddie Gray earning several class wins and a future Trans Atlantic eligibility at Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muitos
Tranmosa
Ontario Plowmen's Association
John Alton
Eramosa
Everton Women's Institute
Gray
Aldo
Brockville
W. A. Grenzabach
Woodstock
Ofuas
R. G. Brown
Galt
A. Dickie
Jerseyville
M. Dean
Paris
Geo. Lee
Crown
Kr. G. Brown
Erin
B. Forsythe
H. Bayne
Rockwood
Chas
McNabb
Harvey Bayne
Gordon Nelson
James McNabb
Jus McNabb
Eddie Gray
Ross Harper
Dustie
Harold’ Allan
Eramona
Stubble
Dennis McMillan
Harvey Shultis
Wm. Maud
D. McMillan
H. Shultis
Gordon Gray
Leslie Allan
John Alton, Jr
Meredith
Major
Harington
Wood McLeod wedding in Toronto at Epiphany Church
Dorothy Isabel McLeod wed Thomas George Wood at the Church of the Epiphany in Toronto with Rev. G S Despard officiating. The bride wore turquoise blue velvet, her sister Audrey attended, and a reception followed at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Isabel McLeod
Thormas George Wood
Church of the Epiphany
Toronto
G. S. Despard
Wiliam McLeod
E. Wood
Sargent
Audrey McLeod
Jack ” Bates
Herbert Scott
Raymond McLeod
Canada to Represent at Empire War Conference in London
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced Minister T. A. Creaver of Mines and Resources will represent Canada at the Empire War Conference to be held in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackensie
King
T. A. Creaver
Mines and Resources
Canada
London
Economy First Bhe How Could You Live Without Me
A terse exchange suggests a debate on cost and value with a mocking line about life without a cheaper option. The text hints at consumer economics and price sensitivity in a public discourse style.
Red Cross Branch Formed in Acton District
Speakers from Hamilton Red Cross announce the formation of a local Red Cross branch for Acton and district. Officers elected include Honorary President Lemve bod Mo Cuigheon, President Wanden A. Mason, Vice Presidents Mrs. R. M. Mo Dosanale and Mrs. Wm. Arnold, Secretary William Middleton, and Treasurer W. K. Grahan. Representatives from Acton Women’s Institute and other groups named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hamilton
Red Cross Board
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Lakeside
To.d.e
Acton Women's Institite
Bannockburn Institute
Dublin Institute
Beaut Mothers’ Auxiliary
U.fy.p.o. Club
United’ Church Ladies’ Aid
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid
St. Albans
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
St. Josephy's Ladiva Association
The
Cheatio’ Cld
Red Cross Society
Acton and District
Lemve Bod Mo- Cuigheon
A. Bishop
Acton Women's Institute
A. Mason
M. M. Lelloh
Lo.d
Velia Murray
U.F.Y.P.O. Club
Roy McKeown
Bannockburn
Fragmented plea to speed up official registration
The readable fragment urges sending a request to the Secretary without delay so the organization can be completed through its representatives.
Remembrance Plans and Court of Revision Arranged
Council discusses sale of Victoria Avenue lots at 100 dollars each and provisions for building use. Councilor Jones urges fee trimming on Ohunah Street Acton. Munetpass Offices to arrange work and secure help if available. Arrears and collection of taxes reviewed with dispositions and default considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Avenue
Jones
Ohunah Street
Acton
Muntetpass
Farm sale notices list for Lyons and others in Ontario
Friday October Hth sale of John F Lyons Burlington and October 14 J J Taylor Eden Mills. Furniture auction October 24 Neil Patterson Nassagaweya farm stock sale listed with locations and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Lyons
Burlington
J. J. Taylor
Eden Mills
Murniture
Neil Patterson
Nassagaweya
Ifarm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mahy
Jas. R. Anderson
Joan ‘Rumley
Tilbury
Nicol
Morrisburg
Messia
Jack Reid
Allan Marshall
Pamour
Ana
Mr. Thos
Kitty
Roy Johnston
Virena
Victor Rumley
Cleveland
Detroit
Florence Brankley
Calgary, Alta
George Chapman
Etta Dilla
W. H. Reid
B. Collier
Donna Ander
A. E. Nicklin
Thanxagiving
Guelph
Mr. H. 8. Nicklin
B.g.landaborough
R.H
Wallace Gurney
Wingham
Geo, Murray
Mr. and
Mra
A. K. Mann
Kenneth and
Lynn
M. L. Buck
Owen Sound
Adam McPhee
Hs Mra
W. J. , Reid
Austin Reid
Stratford
8. J. Reid
Delaine Gibbons
R.N
St. Michael’s ‘Hospital
Robt. MacArthur
E. B. Young
Albert Young
W. A. Murray
Fred Warren
Jimmie
Alex. Orr
Martha Orr
Mrs. Kirkby Williams
Winnifred Reid
R. H. Reid
F. A. McLean
Wm. Johnstone
A .T. Brown
Ingersoll
R. N. Thurrell
Neil McEachern
Dorothy and
Billy
Waterloo
Dean Leslie
Harold Burna and Son
John Mowat
Mrs. J. Wilson
John Kennedy
Jack’ Henderson
Eddie Jamison
Adelph
Ivan Harris
Mabel
Jean
Freda
Neville Harrop
Hurstberg
J. Dunn
Jos. N. Reid
Frank Kennedy
Whitby
Eugene MacPherson
Bobby and
Gary
Jack Adams
Joyce
Ronnie
Mrs. Hayward
M. Steele
Joan Cunningham
Emi
June Watkins
Mrs
Harold
Fred. Anderson
W. D. Robertson
N. Reid
Dorothy
Nancy
J. B. Waterhouse
Robi. Cunningham
Gordon
Doreen
Bradford
Alliston
Margaret Worden
C. Landsborough
Guelph Association of Baptist Churches
New Durvee
Tusaday
B. Swackhamer
R. H.wansbrough
Roy Wansbrough
Brampton
Milas Marion
Rov
Onary
Wm. Maxwell
Maxwell
United Church Choir
Robert Davis
Orton
Edna Ezabeth
Roy
S. Brock
Seege Acre
E. W. Stapleford
Victoria University
G. C. Gifford
United Church
G. H. Switzer
Aistera
Brother
F. Barr
Saskatoon
Sask
Betty Barr
J. V. Guinn
Ted and
Joy
Fonthill
J. A. Logie
Jack
P. W. Worthington
P. W. Worthington and Lloyd
Paisley
Jos. Guinn
Maribel Logie
Univerity of
Isabel Switzer
Guelph General Hospital
George Wallace
Yonge St
Ryrie-Birks
E. P
Optometrist
ST. George's Square
Sterling Tower
Gregory
Claudetts Colbert
James Stewart
Goldilocks
the Three Bears
Fighting Devil
Betty
Montana
Gene Autry
Little Brother Tar
Fox News
Fred Mac Murray
Irene Dunne
Java
S. S.no
T. Morton
Murray McConnell
Barbara
William Job
Marguerite Kennedy
Margaret Davenport
Court of Revision
Halton
Cc. F. Leatherland
the Executors
Socomda
Roberta
Seca
Kennedy
Clementa
Betty Boweffeld
G. HU
Marion Agnew
Frinces Allen
Betty Speight
Goorgetown
Elizabeth Faaken
Mary Mic-Nabb
Reta Braida Taobel McLeod
Flora Higgins
M Dixon
Chas. Thatcher
Die Gray
Rockalong Women's Institute
Ss. No. 8
C. Meredith
Massey-Harris
John ‘Alton
Wood-Mcleod
G. A. Dis
Mra. FB. Blow
fx-Wanden A. Mason
Int
Mra. R. M. Mo- Dosanale
Wm. Arnold
Mr. Win. “Middleton
W. K. Grahan
Tlea S
CFRB
Gilson Deulr
Gilson
Monarch
Five Roses
Barr’s Grocery
Peek Frean
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