Missing North Ontario principal and companion feared drowned
Intensive search in Lake Watabeag, Northern Ontario, for Erwin D Wilson principal of Public School at Ansonville and companion Charles McDonald after their canoe was found overturned. A nine mile by five mile lake, aeroplane and boats aided the search with no results and officials fear both men are drowned.
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Lake Watabeag
Ontario
Erwin Wilson
Ansonville
Charles McDonald
McDonald
Lake Wutabeng
Wilson
Alice
Erwin D. Wilson
Geo. T. Wilson
Naasagaweya
S. 8
Acton Continuation School elects Literary Society officers
Last Wednesday 12th pupils nominated the Executive and on the day voters chose a President Havel Wilson and a full slate: Vice President W Rev Arnold Secretary Martin Hansard Treasurer Dora Wood Editor Jack Hollinger Assistant Editor Berty Watts Long Leader Bruce Pargeter with representatives from Grade IX Florence Salt Grade X Dorothy Steele Form II Marie Brunelle. Mr M M Leitch named Honorary President at first executive meeting.
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Acton Continuation School
Havel Wilson
W. Rev. Arnold
Martin Hansard
Dora Wood
Jack Hollinger
Berty Watts
Bruce Pargeter
Perm
Florence Salt
Dorothy Steele
Marie Brunelle
M. M. Leitch
Halton Plowmen Plan County Match with New Class
Halton Plowmen's Association released the prize list for the Halton Match to be held at Win Near farm near Hornby on November 4. A no handling class is added in response to public demand, and the event is expected to draw many provincial competitors. President Peter Peddie says plans are shaping up for a record match as 22 junior farmers under 20 competed last spring and more entrants are anticipated for the prize offerings.
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Halton Plowmen's Association
Peter Peddie
Halton
Farm
Hornby
Knox Church Anniversary Celebrated with services and events
Knox Church marked its ninety second anniversary with morning and evening services and a large Monday volunteer supper by the Ladies Aid. A harvest home display and musical features including the Musette Orchestra and soloists highlighted the celebration. A noted speaker Rev J C Grier MA from Guelph addressed attendees.
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J. C. Grier
Guelph
Annatvensars
JC Grier
Riuexw
He Bronght
Pongalen
Fairview Cemetery Entrance to Be Unveiled in Acton
A dedication service will unveil the new Fairview Cemetery entrance at four o'clock Sunday in Acton. The Acton Women's Institute and Cemetery Board funded and oversaw the project featuring a stone wall arched gateway and metal lettering. The ceremony will include local clergy and officers, followed by a buffet luncheon for guests.
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Cemetery Board
Fairview
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Women's Institute
Ransom Street
Fairview Avenue
On Cemetery Board
R M McDonald
Fidrview
Acton Womena Institute
Ames Maison
Dara
Vabiots
Brnika
Utah
le Bennie
Dnabett Borthiewat
Tor
Mission Band Thanksgiving Meeting Highlights
The Mission Band of the United Church held a Thanksgiving Thank Offering Meeting in the church school room led by President Mabel Harris. Readings by Jean Harris, John Agar, Betty Gibson, Irene Fryer, and James Dills. temperance and other readings followed. Over two hundred names were collected for the Mission Band Autograph Quill with Shirley Keniner and James Dills handling donors.
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Mission Band of the United Church
Mabel Harris
Jean Harris
John Agar
Betty Gibson
Irene Fryer
James Dillx
M. R. H. Elttott
Laura Johnston
Mission Band
Eleanor Beatty
Shirley Keniner
James Dills
GG Emery
Entrance Tests Reduced by Department for High School Admissions
An official notice from Hor Oroob of the Education Department announces drastic cuts to department entrance examinations. Group 1 subjects including Social Studies Science Health Music Arts Craft Home Economics and Agriculture in Grade VII will be covered by principals. Group 2 will test spelling writing and other specific skills.
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Hor Oroob
Simpoorm Manister
Cand Wales
Haigh School
Untitled sports note puzzled by season opener talk
Fragmented text appears to reference early season expectations and team prospects with unclear names and places, delivering little verifiable fact or coherent event. The readable parts suggest a sports context but lack concrete details for a full summary.
Prize Winners At The Scout Mothers Euchre
The event lists prize winners with Hasan Mrs Holloway Mrs Lovell and Mass Pear Smith as top performers. Traveling prizes went to Mrs Middleton and Mr Robert Lowrie. The lucky ticket for the quit went to Bo Holmes as games were followed by a stand and social time.
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Hasan
Holloway
Lovell
Mass Pear
Smith
Mrs Middleton
Robert Lowrie
Bo Holmes
Acton Band Closes Year of Successful Work
The Acton Citizens' Band held its annual meeting in Sand hall with strong attendance. New officers were elected and the group planned more community events while vowing to improve band quality and local cooperation.
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Acton
Te Acton Citizens
Sand Hall
A Mason
N F Moore
JM McDonald
Doug Dawkins
J Nicol
Byrne
Give Simpson
HO Price
Fabson Tabrarnians
Masa
D Mas
Perrott
Ghias Minson
Che Eigen
Makini
Yiewa
Biggest Prize Money In Years At Acton Fair Report
The Acton fair increased prize money this year with higher awards than in recent years. Top prizes rose notably, drawing attention to the event as organizers highlighted improved payouts and larger crowds.
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Acton
Cotta Byaan
Ake Viol
Dublin Literary Elects Officers for the Year
Dublin Literary Society elected officers for the year at a Friday meeting. New secretary is Mr. oa G Robert, chair is Mr Serietem, treasurer is Mass Retuweel Mulun, and other committee members include Mina Dir Verins Weenter and Mr Wa Viies Preantont. The National Anthem was played. games were conducted by Mrs Roberton and Miss Young. lunch followed.
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Laterars
Ubeis
Iba
Dhe Majic
Elewtet Ieee Mas Lear
Maas
Meus
Wilda McGauy
Mina
Wa Viies
Robert Fweceecion
Miowra
Serietem
Amc Mass
Unidentified Truck Blamed in Gravel Road Accident
Jury verdict pinpoints unknown truck and loose gravel as factors in a crash that nearly killed Mra McCutcheon and involved T Smith M Cutcheon H Right and Archie McArthur. Coroner's jury urged highway department to improve road conditions on Eramana. deliberation about an hour with no final responsibility assigned.
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T Smith M.cutcheon
Hright
Archie McArthur
Mra McCutcheon
M Arthur
Department O of Highways
Kearns
Puzzle Poem award set to Bloyd BE Anderson
The weekly puzzle poem winner is Bloyd BE Anderson of 18 Harvey Street Hamilton Ontario for solving the riddle Boer War Started Flesent. The Jet notes two correct answers appeared last week and invites page five for this week’s challenge.
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Courme
Anderson
Harvey Street
Hamilton
Ontario
Evin Township Sets Early Nominations and Tax Penalties
Evin Township Council met at Hillaburg with all members present. By law 2 fixes penalties at 3 percent annual for unpaid taxes due by December 31, 1938. By law 13 updates nomination and polling dates with nominations on the last morning in November and December’s first Monday election if needed. expenditures include 2167.77 for Ronda and 47.18 for dogs destroyed, 1575 for relief and 24.70 miscellaneous. Council to reconvene November 14, 1938 at 10 o’clock at Hilaxburg.
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Srin
Hillaburg
Hilaxburg
Amor
United Church Young People Meeting Highlights Varied Program
The Tuesday Young People gathering of the United Church featured Mrs J Adamann leading the topic Do the Thing You Fear To Do and a scripture read by Howard SwiGer. Laure Johnston read merling, Matert Harts gave a recitation, Lurena Locker sang solo, and Byron Mormon directed a play sung with faith Gibson on piano. The session closed with the Mizpah benediction and Jean Lambert led a song contest won by Mrs Chardin Huffman.
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The
United Church
J Adamann
Howard SwiGer
Merling
Laure Johnston Matert Harts
Lurena Locker
Nomination By Law Passed and Park Speed Limit Set
Acton Council met on Monday with Councillors Mason Chal mers Jones and Champun present. Reports include payments and discharges on building mortgage, permissions for Apple and Poppy Days, and a long account list from committees.
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Fairy Lake
Force Company
Acton
Mason Jo Chalmers
EO Jones
Soa Champun
Heeve Poo McCuwheon
Puianer
Hasward Cone Puetion Co
Bennett de Wright Lad
apUikoer
Besaiex Wutchman
Dtanennores
Acton Pmatdie Utter
Sersieen
Acre
Peirce Factory
Leethmarn
Porte Face
Community Events and Meetings Notice in Local Paper
The listing highlights Women’s Institute events, Teen Hal program, and a Presbyterian concert with details on dates times and locations. Also mentions Bingo at Juror Hucary Club with door prizes and a charity focus.
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Actos Tuven
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Knox Church
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Vhei
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Taranto
Mir Girter
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Serigtare
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Emilee Cheser
Ata Cel
Kingdom of
Chad
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Qgoter
Teoapply Tits
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Otem Acton
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Eramosa
Ospringe
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Haltlon
Rolds Meeting
Halter
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Tis County
Inchaive
Halton County
Acton Women’s Institute
van Maan Street
Wien
Eutaire Cronies
Norton Price
Lowville
St Georges
Barthes
Arthur Hig- Ais
Kreitiman
Constance Coulaun
James Norton
Glen Williams
Murry Winer
Scout Mothers
Euchre
C. Mason
Dublin Literary
MR. Coles
Evin’ Township
United Society
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Sirewtia
Acta Fa
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Malet
Givisieta
Department of Game and
Ruth Gibson
United Choir
Cleak
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Mir Grew Simpson
Velma Murray Timasun
Mac Symon
Hert Manon
Lewler
Greo Simpson
JK Churdiner
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Seria
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Curuntt Tee Afenarn
Bert Mane
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Moan
Marra Mio Hert
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Maer
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Hutt
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