Esquesing Township Council Meets Through Month
Esquesing Township Council held three meetings in September and October with Reeve Robinson presiding. Actions include approving Jameson offer for Dobbie Farm, approving road and relief payments, and renewing insurance with General Accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing ‘Township Council
Reeve Robinson
W. A. Wilson
Edwin Harrop
Bhis
James, Jameson
Dobbie
Jameson
Esquesing
C. H. May
G. W. Murray
N. A. Robinson
Session at St Alban's YPS Highlights Voter Debate
The first fall session of Parliament at St Alban's YPS met in the Parish Hall on Tuesday night. Esther Taylor and Marie Brunelle clashed with the Opposition Leader over gender roles. Rev E A Brooks presided as Speaker and announced the debate topic praising women's contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban
Esther Taylor
North Main Street
Marie Brunelle
Bruce Pateeter
Enachequer
Gordon Gibbins
E. “A. Brooks
Gover
You May Still Register for Voluntary Service in Acton
The voluntary registration for Canadian women in Acton, organized by the LO DE, extended to month end to include more participants. Forms are available at Lymon's Hardware, Edwards' Grocery, and Mainprize's Barber Shop, and the act remains strictly voluntary with no obligations or calls to war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lymon
Edwards
Mainprize
Ces
Lakeside Chapter Hosts Evening to Aid Soldiers
The Lakeside Chapter LOD.E. met at Miss Velma Murray’s home on Tuesday for a social evening featuring games, crafts, and a collection for soldiers. Attendees knitted and wound items while a light lunch from Group Three with Halloween decorations was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Murray
Tarracks
Hallowe‘en
Curling Club Plans Early Season Meet at Acton
The Acton Curling Club will start preparations this year with a gathering in the Council Chamber on Thursday October 26 at 8 00 pm. All interested in curling are urged to attend to organize before ice is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Starret
Lindsay
Bell Telephone Co
C. E. Smith
Council Chamber
I. M. Bennett
R. Standish
Cecil Chisholm
Weed
Halton Fire’ Insurance Co
Stewarttown
Bennett
W. Aanoo
Wilson
Harrop
Acton
Curling Club
Review of New Library Books at Acton
Acton Library Board Purchasing Committee announced an annual book purchase to appear on shelves in a couple of weeks. The list includes Absolom by Howard Spring and Sea Tower by Hugh Walpole among fiction, plus non fiction titles like Reaching for the Stars by Nora Waln and Inside Asia by John Gunther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Library Board
A. E. Brooks
Absolom
Howard Spring
Ethel Baillan
Hugh Walpole
Anowel
A.‘ A. Street
Philip Lind- May
England
Nora Waln
Emil Ludwig
Asia
John “Gunther
Antoine Svcupery
Prominent Citizen R J Kerr Dies Suddenly
Obituary notes the sudden death of R J Kerr a longtime Acton resident and auctioneer. He was active in Erin Township and Acton Fair work and served as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission. He had recently visited Forest for the Forest Fair and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Erin Township
Acton
Acton Fair
Public Utilities Commission
Ontario Fairs Association
Toronto
Kerr
United Church
Stewards
Jonathan Edwards
A Cc. Ma Acton
Family Gathering Bids Farewell to J H Collier
The home of Mr and Mrs Howard Kentner Georgetown hosted a large Collier family gathering to bid farewell to J H Collier eldest and only surviving son visiting from Medicine Hat Alberta. Relatives traveled from Toronto Hamilton Port Dover Guelph Milton Acton Ballinafad and Georgetown for the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kentner
Georgetown
Sunda
William
Isabel Collier
J. H. Collier
Medicine Hat
Alberta
West
M. Maw
Wm. Godfrey
Guelph
Toronto
Hamilton
Port Dover
Milton
Acton
Ballinafad
Medals and Trophy Awarded to Acton Citizens Band
Prof Thiele presented gold medals to Acton Citizens Band members and a silver trophy won at the Waterloo Band Festival. Acton Band, in a six entry class, took first place amid the Royal Visit Year celebrations at a Sunday Town Hall concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens
Acton
Waterloo
C. W. Landsborough
R. Spielvogel
Doug Maplesden
Ted Wheelan
H.lambert
Norman Braida
Fred Tanner
R. Riddell
H. Taylor
Nino . Simpson
B- Nicolakins
C. W. Mason
R. Agnew
G. Simpson
N. Gibson
H. Price
Mendham
Aurora
Knox Presbyterian Church 93rd Anniversary Observed
Knox Presbyterian Church marked its ninety third anniversary with large morning and evening crowds. Rev A G Rintoul of Wychwood presbytery Toronto led the services with Miss Isobel Beare as guest soloist and Mr F Salt directing the choir. The sermon stressed faith in God during adversity and the church as a needed institution, with the United Church choir joining for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
F. Salt
A. G. Rintoul
Wychwood Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Isobel Beare
Mr. Rintoul
Job
God
the United Church
G. C. Gifford
A. Mann
W. Burton
G. Musselle
Miss Beare
Prominent Actonian Dies at Home
One of Acton’s leading citizens died at his home yesterday. His funeral will be held from the United Church tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
The
United Church
Knox W M S Thank Offering Held In Church
Knox Women's Missionary Society held its autumn Thank Offering in the church last Thursday. Presiding at the event was Mrs. Hassard with readings by Mrs. Buchanan and prayer by Mrs. Thompson. Visitors from nearby societies attended, guest speakers Mrs. Gamble and Mrs. Dunbar of Guelph gave talks on Mission Bands and faith. A solo by Mrs. Leishman and accompaniment by Miss L. Gray complemented the program. A lunch followed as greetings were exchanged with visiting auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Women’s. Missionary Society
Hassard
Buchanan
Thompson
Campbellvale
Nassagawega
Rockwood
St. Paul's
Guelph
Gamble
Dunbar
Jesus Christ
Christ
Eramosa Cemetery Board Report on Township Cemeteries
The Eramosa Township Board of Health inspected all cemeteries on October 14, 1939 under The Cemetery Act amendments. They classified Rockwood Eden Mills Johnston's Parkinson's Mimosa Everton St Johns and others as Excellent or Good, while Osburn Harwood McDougall Stone Church and Lot 17 Concession 6 were Poor with neglected stones, holes, and weeds. Parkinsons was praised for improvements and urged preservation of old tombstones and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Eramosa
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Johnston's
Parkinson's
McCormick's
Mimosa
Everton
Fair—Oustie
St. John’s
Rockwood Poor
Osburn
Harwood
McDougall’s
Stone Church
Fone
Parkinson's Cemetery
Rubber Tired Tractors to Have Highway Permit
Farmers using rubber tired tractors on highways to pull wagons will not be penalized for missing licenses as permits are issued for the rest of the year. Hon. N O Hipel announced a new fee free permit process coordinated with the Department of Highways and Provincial Police for tractors with pneumatic tires. Applicants must describe the tractor and tires and list wagon or trailer use when applying to J P Bickell Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O. Hipel
Hipel
Department of Highways
J.P. Bickell
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Force Electric Five Pin Team Tops League Standings
Force Electric team from Acton defeated Bartlett 5-2 on Tuesday at Guelph in a Commercial Bowling League game. N Morton led with 691 across three games, J Adamson had 297 in a single game, securing undisputed league leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Force-Electric
Bartlett
Guelph
Acton
N. Morton
J. Adamson
Adamson
First Night at Acton Murray Memorial Y M C A Opens Season
Judge Hosking attended the first large function at Acton Y M C A with the new supervisor W G Benson and Mrs Benson. He praised staff training and national support, noted 11 percent women in Y M C A membership, and urged church affiliation while highlighting programs and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Murray Memorial Y.M.C.A
W. G. Benson
National Council of the
Y.M.C.A
Judge Hosking
Acton Y
OMEGA
W. George Maso
Mes. Benson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Perle McMillan
Mason
Charles Kirkness
Acton Early Days book preview and knitting tips
Enthusiasm builds over Acton in a new book detailing early churches schools and local industry with reminiscences of Main Street spots and old tanneries. It also notes a Red Cross knitting guide on page eight and recalls Acton Golf Club and a bicycle tale for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. J. Reed
Main Street
California
Red Cross
Coming Events at Lakeside LO.D.E. Matinee and Evening
Announcement notes a double bill of Good-by, Mr. Chips at Gregory Acton on October 23 with matinee and evening shows. Proceeds support war work and members pay regular prices. Details include age-based minimum charges per line and sponsorship by Lakeside LO.D.E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chips
Gregory
Acton
Lakeside Lo.d.e
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Jennings
Meldrim .Stark
M. Campbell
Fred J. Shortill
Reeve _Robinson
Murray” and Harrop
A. E. Wilson & Company
Lloyd's
May
Ability Insurance
ST. Alban’s Y.P.S
Lakeside
New Library
R. S. M. Hutchinson
Jonathan North
J. L. Hodgson
Brian
Ernest Raymond
Stratford
John Brophy
Eric Lowe
Australia
Ontario
Fairs Association
Karasegrakeie
Young Street
Maplehurst
Bower Avenue
Prof
Thiele
Waterloo Musical Society
Luke
Rintoul
Eramosa Cemetery Board
N . Township
FORCE
Mrs. Benson
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