Visitors and Personal News From Acton During Thanksgiving
Many Acton residents hosted and visited relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday. Notables include Mrs. Jas. R. Anderson of Toronto visiting Acton. Miss Joan Rumley at Tilbury. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rumley in Cleveland and Detroit. Miss Florence Brankley of Calgary visiting the Chapman family. and Dr. Neville Harrop of Amhurstberg among others. Families gathered in Acton with friends from Toronto, Guelph, Milton, Owen Sound, London, Whitby, and more, sharing meals and attending church and meetings. A number of engagements, travels to Detroit, and attendance at Baptist church conferences are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Switzer
Aistera
Brother
F. Barr
Saskatoon
Sask
Betty Barr
R.N
J. V. Guinn
Ted and
Joy
Fonthill
J. A. Logie
Jack
Jean
P. W. Worthington
Lloyd
Paisley
Jos. Guinn
Maribel Logie
The
Univerity of
Toronto
Isabel Switzer
Guelph General Hospital
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Loss
The family expresses deep gratitude for sympathy, assistance, flowers, and comforting words shown during the illness and passing of their mother. MR. and MRS W. J. REID MR. and MRS GEO. CUSICK MR. and MRS ALBERT CUSICK acknowledge the kindness and support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J, Reid
Qeo. Cusick
Albert Cusick
Nassagaweya Church Hosts Multiple Local Weddings
The Nassagaweya Society reports the Septembr wedding of Nora Kathleen Dredge and Ernest Joseph Tindale at Nassagaweya Church with Rev. F Lawson officiating. The couple plans a Listowel honeymoon and will reside in Toronto. Also noted are weddings of Miss Vera May to Albert Arthur Harrig in Campbellville Acton and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson of Moffat.
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
T. Morton
Murray McConnell
Barbara
Milton
William Job
Marguerite Kennedy
Campbellville
Margaret Davenport
A. R. Dredge
H. Jenkins
Meadowvale
Vera May
John M. Wilson
Albert Arthur Harrig
John G. Harris
Acton
F.“Lawson
Mary Wilson
Port Credit
James Henderson
Moffat
Amy Hill
Mist I Alexander
Acton Village Court of Revision Set for Oct 30 1839
The Village of Acton announces a Court of Revision by the Municipal Council in Acton Ontario on Monday October 30 1839 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chamber. Appeals against the 1940 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 concerning the estate of John Wesley Frank of Nassagaweya Halton farmer who died about September 11 1939. Claims must be sent with particulars and proofs to solicitor for the executors before October 30 1939 for distribution of assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Frank
Nassagaweya
Halton
Farmer
A. D
Inter-County Meet Dominated by Milton Athletes
Reports from the Inter-County Meet show Milton athletes winning multiple events across sprints, jumps, and relays. Notable performers include M. Galbraith, J. Cofell, A Young, E Sherin, and J Ruddell, with Georgetown, Acton, and Milton teams contending in 100 and 220 yard dashes, 440 yard dash, running broad and high jumps, and relay events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brush
J. Cofell
Murray
Milton
Bentor
M. Galbraith
A Ruddail
G. Long
G. Ferry
Clements
A. Young
D Bowman
Georgetown
K. Dolion
Strigger
H. Birc
K. Dolson
Hl. Brush
J. Cookman
Marcellus
Galbraith
Allingham
J. Ruddell
Pearl Sim
M. Somerville
Acton
Betty Paul
Mary Cummins
Margaret Dixon
Marie Olsyton
Helen Devereaux
Jean Ruddell
Evelyn Sherin
Somerville
Alice Russell
Helen Saunders
M. Dixon
M. Clayton
Helen Deveraux
Jean Bennie
EB. Sherin
Barbara Cousens
Elma Randall
Jean Harley
Marle Clayton
Margaret Robinson
Helen Drvereaux
E. Sherin
Joan Randdell
Jimilor—Maay MacNabb
Rena Bralda
Mildred Evans
Mary—@Kemmrinn
Marie Clayton
Margaret Colling
M. Colling
M. MacNabb
I. .McLeod
W. Anderson
E.randall
J. Shortall
I. Hale
F. Higgins
M. ‘Robinson
I. Hill
E. Ritchie
G. Mclean
3. Burkholder
M. Dick
B. Speight
H. Devereaux
J. Randall
B. Kibler
M. Coliing
Plowing Match Highlights Big Entry at Eramosa Farm
The Ontario Plowmen's Association event drew a large crowd at John Alton's Eramosa farm last week with ideal weather and top quality plowing. Eddie Gray led Class 4 with crown and finish and won the best land in jointer plow sod classes, earning eligibility for the 1930 Trans Atlantic International Match at Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Plowmen's Association
John Alton
Eramosa
Everton Women's Institute
Gray
Aldo
Brockville
W. A. Grenzabach
Woodstock
R. G. Brown
Galt
A. Dickie
Jerseyville
M. Dean
Paris
Geo. Lee
Crown
Kr. G. Brown
Jus McNabb
Gordon Nelson
Erin
Eddie Gray
Ross Harper
Dustie
Harold Allan
Eramona
Stubble
Dennis McMillan
Harvey Shultis
Rockwood
Wm. Maud
D. McMillan
H. Shultis
Stubble Gordon Gray
Leslie Allan
John Alton, Jr
Meredith
Major
Gordon Gray
Harington
Wood McLeod Wedding in Toronto Saturday
Dorothy Isabel McLeod and Thomas George Wood wed at the Church of the Epiphany in Toronto with Rev. G S Despard officiating. The couple, from Toronto, exchanged vows before family and friends and left for Detroit after a reception at the bride’s home.
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
Mrs
Canada to Send Creaver to Empire War Conference in London
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced Hon. T. Al Creaver Minister of Mines and Resources will represent Canada at the Empire War Conference in London. The decision names a senior cabinet member to lead Canada's delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackensie
King
T. al Creaver
Mines and Resources
Canada
London
Economy First Bhe-How Could You Live Without Me
A fragment references economy and consumer costs with phrases suggesting cheaper options. It reads as a lightweight, dialogic note rather than a full report, lacking clear persons, places, or events to anchor a concise news item.
Red Cross Branch Formed in Acton District
Hamilton speakers outline new Red Cross branch for Acton and district. Meeting approves formation with officers and representatives from Acton Women's Institute Duke of Devonshire Chapter and other local groups. Officers elected include President Wanden A. Mason Int Vice President R M Mo Dosanale, 2nd Vice President Mrs W Arnold, Secretary Middleton, Treasurer W K Grahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hamilton
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Lakeside
D.E
Acton Women's
Bannockburn
Dublin Institute
Beaut Mothers
U.fy.p.o. Club
United’ Church Ladies’ Aid
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid
St. Alban’s Auxiliary
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
St. Josephy's Ladiva Association
The
Cheatio’ Cld
Branch
Red Cross Society
Acton and District
A. Bishop
Acton Women's Institute
A. Mason
M. M. Lelloh
Velia Murray
U.F.Y.P.O. Club
Roy McKeown
Assembly Push to Complete Organization
A fragment notes urgency for leaders to send documents to the Secretary to finalize the organization. The terse reference implies preparatory steps and official action pending completion.
Remembrance Plans and Revised Land Sales Discussed
Council discusses sale of corporation lands on Vitoria Avenue with price set at 100 dollars per lot and option for building. Councilor Jones urges fee trims on Ohunah Street and Acton streets. Town officer ordered to arrange work and secure municipal help as needed. Arrears and collection of taxes reviewed with default handling rules outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitoria Avenue
Jones
Ohunah Street
Acton
Munteipass
Farm stock sale notices from Lyons Taylor and Patterson
A fragment lists farm sale events in October and October 14 for John F Lyons Burlington J J Taylor Paden Mills Kurniturs with October 24 Nassagaweya Neil Patterson Ifarm farm stock entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Lyons
Burlington
J. J. Taylor
Paden Mills
Kurniturs
Neil Patterson
Nassagaweya
Ifarm
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Joan ‘Rumley
Tilbury
Nicol
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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
W. J. Reid
B. Collier
Donna Ander
A. E. Nicklin
Thanxagiving
Guelph
Mr. H. 8. Nicklin
B.g.landaborough
R.H. LI
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
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
Mr. 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
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
Harold
Fred. Anderson
W. D. Robertson
and . N. Reid
Dorothy
Nancy
J. B. Waterhouse
Robt. 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
Tote
Wm. Maxwell
Maxwell
United Church Choir
Robert Davis
Orton
Edna Mirabeth
Roy S. Brock
Seeacre Cee
E. W. Stapleford
Victoria University
G. C. Gifford
United Church
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 Grabble
Montana
Gene Autry
Little Brother Tar
Fox News
Fred Mac Murray
Irene Dunne
Java
S. S.no
Court of Revision
Cc. F. Leatherland
the Executors
Socomla
Roberta
Soca
J. Oofell
Kennedy
Clementa
Marjorie Nelson
Actton
Alice Russel
M. Robinson
G. H
M. Cummins
Joan Ruddell
Charlotte Service
Ruth Goldham
Pennny Hormby
Betty Boweffeld
G. HU
Marion Agnew
Frinces Allen
Betty Speight
Goorgetown
Elizabeth Faaken
Mary Mic-Nabb
Rella Braida Tsobel 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
Lemve Bod Mo
fx-Wanden A. Mason
Int
Mra. R. M. Mo- Dosanale
Wm. Arnold
Mr. Win
Middleton
W. K. Grahan
CFRB
Gilson
Monarch
Five Roses
Barr’s Grocery
Peek Frean
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