Acton Council Deliberates on Bingo Permits and War Work Support
Court of Revision discusses bingo permissions awaiting more information. Council contemplates granting permits with majority readiness, while awaiting details. Harrop appointed to collect arrears, Remembrance Day plans advance, Red Cross branch proposed, and war effort letters endorsed. Finances note payments and tax collection progress as Acton reaffirms support for Remembrance Day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Harrop
Baar
Duke of Devonshire
Red Cross
Acton
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
Dominion
Gouncil
F. L. Wright
Cowell
R. J. Ramshaw
EK. Harrop
Wartime Auxiliary Service Formed For Veterans
Be tMiréttor launches as a new auxiliary service for veterans of the last war unable to enlist. The unit will work closely with the army navy and air force, according to an announcement by Defence Minister Roges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE tMiréttor
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defence
Roges
Erin Fair Has Another Splendid Success This Year
Erin Agricultural Society held the largest fair on record despite threatening weather. Exhibits from baking, butter, dressed poultry and livestock showcased at improved grounds including new sheep and swine pens. Arnold Daroeh opened the fair and praised fall fairs for education and social value. Acton Citizens' Band provided music as many district residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Agricultural Society
Ontario
Arnold Daroeh
Wellington County
Acton
Life Members Tea Hosted by United Church Women
Life members of the United Church Woman's Missionary Society held a tea at the home of Mrs. Jas. Symon on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. G. C. Gifford spoke, Mrs. Veldhuis sang, and J. J. Stewart gave a reading, creating a warm social event for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Woman's Missionary Society
Jas. Symon
G. C. Gifford
Veldhuis
J. J. Stewart
Farm Home of R L Davidson Wins Provincial Prize
The Farm Home of R L Davidson won the provincial prize in a year long contest for improving farm homes and surroundings sponsored by Farmers' magazine. Davidson receives a two tone enamel coal and wood range. over 1 000 entries competed in forty seven groups. Davidson may still vie for further prizes totaling 250 dollars from Wawanesa Fire Insurance Co.
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Farmers’ Magazine
Acton Fair
R. L. Davidson
Davidson
Wawanesa Fire Insurance Co
Old Man Column resumes The Free Press Family Album pictures
The Free Press announces the Old Man Column will again run the Family Album with portraits such as Dr A W Nixon Christopher Swackhamer and John C Hill. Space limits mean only one picture per week for now and readers are invited to submit photos and subscriptions to support the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Nixon
Ontario Legislation
Halton
Pat Week
Christopher Swackhamer
Churchill
John C. Hill
Acton
Free Press
Halton Plowmen Set for International Plowing Match Near Brockville
The annual International Plowing Match near Brockville attracts about one hundred thousand spectators. Halton is well represented in tractor and horse drawn classes with competitors Harold Picket Hornby Spencer Wilson Norval and Wellington and others in walking plow. Inter County youth also compete open to three boys under 20. The banquet is hosted by Bethel United Church ladies on Friday November 3. The prize list aims to increase total plowmen and introduce a No Handling Class for first time contestants.
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Brockville
Manitoba
Halton
Harold Picket
Hornby
Spencer Wilson
Norval
Wellington
Wilson
Georgetown
Claude Picket
Leonard Lister
Stanley Fuller
Kenneth Brown
Grant Ér
Jack~ Taylor
Freeman
Ivan Taylor
Moffat
Grant Baker
Druniquin
Messrs. Picket
Lister
Fuller
Bethel United Church
Maten
Halton County
Mission Band Program At Knox Church Meeting
Victoria Mission Band of Knox Church held its regular monthly gathering in the church classroom. Mrs. Buchanan opened, Mary Ritchie led worship in the president’s absence, scriptures were read by Carlo Johnston Haroki Smith Melbourne Brow and Jimmie Spielvogel offered two prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Mission Band of Knox Church
Buchanan
Mary Ritchie
Carlo Johnston
Haroki
Smith
Melbourne Brow
Jimmie Spielvogel
Paul “Dessureault
Mainprize
Bobbie Bruce
Inter-School Field Day honors Milton at Georgetown meets
Milton captured the shield for best performance at the Inter School Meet of Acton Milton and Georgetown Secondary Schools held at Georgetown last Friday. Field events morning, track events afternoon. Girls champions were Margaret MacNabb Milton 20 points Mary Cummins Georgetown 24 Helen Devereaux Milton 26. Boys champions were R Clements Milton 36 J Cofell Georgetown 32 J Cookman Milton 28. Event results include running broad jump and other field events with several Milton and Georgetown athletes noted.
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Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Park
Margaret MacNabbb
Mary Cummins
Helen Devereaux
R. Clements
J. Cofell
J. Cookman
Registration Explained to All at Town Hall Meeting
A large Tuesday turnout heard Mrs. Elsie Gardiner explain voluntary Canadian Women registration. The plan aims to have information ready for emergencies, with sessions at the Y M C A Main Hall Friday and Saturday from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gardiner
Burlington
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Mill Street
Dominion
A. J. Buchanan
Lucy Edwards
Halton Jersey Calf Club Exceeds Exhibits Record
The Halton Jersey Calf Club Achievement Day drew the largest Jersey calf display in Coty history with twenty members presenting calves. Kenneth J. Wood led the top class, followed by Tom Alderson and Fred Ruddell. Angus McNabb of Georgetown won the year’s aggregate score, with Eddie Robinson of Milton second and also claiming the Chestnut Jersey Farm Trophy for the second year running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Jersey
Tom Alderson
James Stark
Gggreetown
Maurice Post
Hornby
Frank Millar
Freeman
Oswald Warman
Brampton
Henderson Hill Wedding at Moffat Saturday
A quiet wedding was held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Duncan Campbell in Moffat. Amy Elizabeth Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Hill of Erin L Henderson married the second son of Mr John J Henderson and the late Mrs Henderson of Nassagaweya. The bride wore a tailored blue suit with matching accessories. They were unattended. Music by Mrs Calvin Campbell. A reception followed and the couple left for a trip to Niagara Falls and will reside on the Nassagaweya farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Campbell
Moffat
Amy Elizabeth Hill
Charles E. Hill
Erin L. Henderson
John J. Henderson
Henderson
Nassagaweya
Calvin Campbell
Niagara Falls
Acton Institute Invited to Meet with Campbellville
The Acton Women's Institute met at Mrs. T. Lappin's home last Friday with reports on committees and correspondence. An invitation from Campbellville Branch to visit in November was accepted. Mrs. Bishop elected to represent at Red Cross. Mrs. Wilderspin reported on the Guelph convention. The meeting closed with thanks to the host and a social half hour with lunch.
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Acton Women's’ Institute
T. Lappin
G. W. Masares
Campbellvile
Bishop
Red Cross
Wilderspin
Guelph
Funeral for Mrs William Cusick Held at Moffat Church
The funeral of the late Mrs. William Cusick was held Thursday afternoon from her daughter Mrs. W. dn Reid’s Brock Avenue home. Service at home and at Moffat Church conducted by Rev. C. Chipchase and Rev. H. L. Bennie. Interment in Moffat Church Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. floral tributes from numerous relatives and local groups.
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William Cusick
W. Dn Reid
Brock Avenue
Moffat Church
C. Chipchase
Guelph
H. L. Bennie
St. Mary's
Toronto
Galt
Palermo
Moffat Church Cemetery
E. McWhirter
Ross Carton
Jas. Dobbie
R. C. Menzies
Frank Ostrahder
M. L. Graham
W. H. Reid
Gordon Reid
Mervin Reid
Gerald Carton
Elmer Carton
D. Downe
Harold Reid
M. J., Carton
Ed. McWhirter
Fred Hicks
A. Mercer
G. .Gossop
George
John Kaiser
Ida Carton
Lloyd Carton
A. Hunter
J. McFarlane
Ladies’ Aid Knox Church
Dublin Street United Church
Carton-Marlatt Association
Donna” Anderson
A. Ostrander
John’ Philpot
George Phippe
Freddie
Norma
Graham
MS OL. Graham
Wm. Graham
Emerson
Red Cross Branch Formed in Acton at Public Meeting
At a town hall meeting in Acton last night residents voted to form a local Red Cross branch to coordinate war work for the district. Allan Ambrose of Hamilton outlined the national role and Miss Norah Henderson urged strong local commitment while Norah Henderson urged strong local commitment. The meeting elected officers including Reeve F McCutcheon and J M McDonald with W OK Graham as treasurer.
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Red Cross
Norah Frances Henderson
Acton
R Cross Society
A. Mason
Reeve McCutcheon
Arnold Brooks
Allan Ambrose
Hamilton Red Cross
Ambrose
Canada
Dominion
Norah Henderton
Hamilton
Miss Henderman
Miss Henderson
Toronto
Hughes Gleaver
M.P
Red Cross Society
G. A Dyill
Council
Reve F. McCutcheon
J. M. McDonal
EB. A. Brooks
G. W. Murray
J. H. Boyd
W. K. Graham
W. B. Rumley
Beattie Elected President of Acton Hockey Club
At the Acton Inter mediate Hockey Club annual meeting W J Beatty was elected president for the 1939 40 season. Present were VPs W H Clayton El Masters, Treasurer W K Graham, Secretary J Creighton, and executives W B Rumley F Terry and W D Talbot. The executive will be three members and will coordinate with the Junior Club once officers are chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Intermediate Hockey Club
W. D. Talbot
W.H. Clayton
Talbot
Pipher
Guelph
Wm. Middleton
Acton Hockey Chub
W—J-Beatty
W. H. Clayton
el Masters
W. K. Graham
J. Creighton
W. B. Rumley
F. Terry
E. J. Nelson
A. O. T. Beardmore
G. Bennett
Many Items of Interest on the Dublin Program
The Dublin Women's Institute September meeting was held at Mrs. C. van Goozen's home with Mrs. Somerville in charge. Members answered roll call with a summer home improvement report and Edith Nellis gave a report on her Niagara district trip. the first day of the Guelph convention was summarized. The war time program was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
C. van Goozen
Somerville
van Goozen
Guelph
Edith Nellis
Niagara District
Department of Agriculture
Better Provision to be Made at Rockwood Hall
The Era township council met at Rockwood Town Hall on October 10 with Reeve D. D. Gray and five councillors present. By law No. 9 was passed to set nominations for December 22 and New Year’s Day. The Acton and District Branch of the Canadian Legion was granted 15 dollars. Talks on improved Town Hall facilities led to a plan where the Council would fund 100 dollars and the Junior Farmers 25 dollars in rent in advance. Accounts totaling 343.97 were approved and the meeting adjourned to November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Rockwood
D. D.’ Gray
Ed ‘Pinkney
Ernest H
Bekham
Roy
Leslie
Joseph R. Rutherford
Leskie
Benham
Rutherford
Acton and District
The
Canadian Legion
Town Hall
Council
Duke of Deanshire Barzaar and Aftermoon Tea Event Notice
The notice announces the Duke of Deanshire I. O. DE Barzaar and Aftermoon Tea on October 20 at Acton Y from 3 to 6 pm. Anniversary Services Sunday and a Monday event at Knox Church Acton follow with supper 5 30 to 8 and a program Good-by Mr Ghips at Gregory Acton. Lakeside LODE sponsors the evening. Regular prices.
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Duke of Deanshire
I. O.de. Barzaar
Acton Y
Knox ‘Church
Acton
Ghips
Gregory
Lakeside Lode
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W. I Dick
H. L. McDonald
Aston Public School Board
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Acton Frexr Press
Erin Fair
W.mss
United Church
Sunffy Nook Farm
RL Davidson
Walnut Grove Farm
Lore
Copree
Clements
Roberts
A. E. Young
Gilmer
Kennedy
Jamison
R. Early
D. Carter
G. Beatty
H. Brush
Marcellus
G. Long
J. Ruddell
C. Young
K. Blow
Symons
J .Cookman
C. Long
W. Long
E. McKeown
G. Ferry
Geotown
O. Carter
Gowland
J. McMenemy
Snyder
H. ‘Larriman
J. Bowman
J. Wilcox
Acton Institute
Campbellville
WM. ‘Cusick
A. G. McNaughton
Gtvieor
W. J. Beatty
Acton Hockey Club
Dublin
Rockwood Hall
Legion
Eramosa Council
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