Esquesing Council Minutes Report Relief and Road Funds
Esquesing Council held its monthly meeting with Reeve George Currie presiding. The minutes were confirmed and relief accounts totaling 199.40 were approved for payment to the Relief Officer. Additional payments covered hydro electricity, street lights, telephone, Telefe share, repairs, and road sheet totaling 1,195.04, plus health-related transport costs. The meeting adjourned to reconvene on Monday November 6 at 1.30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Council
N.A. Robinson
W. A. Wilson
A H May
Edwin Harrop
George Currie
C. H. May
N. A. Robinson
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Brampton
Council
Board of Hydro Commissioner
Georgetown
Glen Williams
Bell Telephone Co
Nassagaweyn
Telefe
Georgetown, Lumber Co
Co. H. May
Board of Health
LM. Bennett
Luan
Toronto
General Hospital
St Albans A Y P Arg En Party A Ghost Walk
St Albans A Y P held a Tuesday night event with a ghost walk treasure hunt scavenger hunt and various games. Teams competed for points and prizes including a Cheshire Cat contest and a Pass the Apple Relay. Lunch was provided by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutlowe
St. Albans A. Y. P. A
G. Simpson
A. Ritchie
Bliss G. Almas
V. Alger
L. Waller
Fracture News From Farm Silo Accident
Frank Ruddlil, 35, fell from the top of a silo on the T. J. Brown ridge farm at Georgetown on Friday. He suffered a skull fracture and was taken to Guelph General Hospital where he is listed in favorable condition as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ruddlil
T. J. Brownridge
Georgetown
Waddell
Guelph General Hospital
United Anniversary Sunday Observed at Acton and Guelph
The United church at Acton marks its twelfth anniversary and the linked old church’s ninety-fourth with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Rev C Elmer Kenney of Norfolk Street United Church Guelph will deliver the anniversary sermon. The event will feature a special anniversary hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Acton
Old Church
C. Elmer Kenney
Norfolk Street United Church
Guelph
Mumie
Shoppers' Guide Pages Advertised Deals and Local Listings
The scanned page lists advertisements for groceries and services across several pages. Items include Crown Brand corn syrup at Caprely Grocery, Royal Theatre notices with Read Gardla and George Wallace, and Fisheries department cards along with professional business listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caprelty Grocery
P. Read
J. K. Gardlaex
Royal Theatre
George Wallace
W. T. Yallerton
EK. O
Gregory Theatre
Millogg
Department of Fisheries
F. Wright
E. Harrep
Bares Grocery
Demand Improves for Ontario Shipping Turnips
Ontario turnip shippers report brisk demand for shipping turnips and predict a strong finish to the season. They note higher prices may follow as the crop is about half of last year, urging careful hand harvesting, night storage control, and separate sizing to avoid waste and meet government standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Leadership Training School Opens for Halton Presbytery Youth
The Halton Presbytery Young People's Union invites all to a Leadership Training School at Georgetown United Church. Sessions run weekly from October 16th to November 6th with daily studies on the Life of Christ, leadership development, and youth work methods led by Dean Rev. P. O. Overend and a team including Grenville Masules, Miss Dorothy Wagstaff, Miss Frances Beans, and others in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
NO HOCKEY IN GUELPH AT PALACE ARENA CLOSURE
L. Dunbar announces immediate closure of Palace Arena on Cambridge Street Guelph due to halted heating equipment. He notes boxing and wrestling shows may proceed as they do not require full heating, while hockey dressing rooms and showers cannot operate. Remaining mortgagees Evan Macdonald and Yarr Quarmby are cited among holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Dunbar
D.C
Masonic Lodge Parade Attends Church Service Sunday
Walker Lodge members of AP and AM along with visiting brethren paraded from the lodge hall to United Church for a mass service. Rev Dr Morrow spoke on Building the Temple citing Solomon era origins while Rev Wm McDonald assisted. The sermon centered on temple holiness and the Masonic role in church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lodge
United Church
Bro. Morrow
Ap, & AM
Vielting Breth‘ren
Morrow
Morrow Lola
Solomon
Farm Herd Disturbed by Rabbit Escape Incident
Yesterday on the A. J. Murray farm Joe Reid installing electric service observed cows forming a circle around an object in the field. A jack rabbit broke through the ring and escaped, leaving the herd agitated but the exact arc of the rabbit unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Reid
A. J. Murray
Held
Jack Rabbit
Acton Women’s Conservative Association Chooses Officers
A well attended Acton Parish Hall meeting elected officers for the Acton Women’s Conservative Association. Honorary President Mrs. J. A. McNiven, President Mrs. D. B. H. Lindsay, Secretary Miss Marguerite Ryder, Ward officers named, and committees set by Mrs. F. Salt and others. A social hour followed the business with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Conservative Association
Acton
D. H. Lindsay
ED Guible
J. A. McNiven
DB. H. Lindsay
Marguerite Ryder
Community presents sympathy gift to Hiltz couple
Neighbors Thank you notes recount fire loss of Mr and Mrs Peter Hiltz in Acton Ontario and a village gathering on October 15. They received a folded couch home furnishings and comfort from about two dozen locals who spoke of support and shared prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hitz
Peter Hil
Acton
Ontario
Yhltz
St Paul
God
Christ Jesus
W. J. Rutledge
Robert Herr
Angus Thompson
Mir
Mira
Hite
Knox Church Fowl Supper Attracts Large Acton Crowd
The Anniversary Fowl Supper of Knox Church Acton drew a large Monday evening crowd. A chicken feast served 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. followed by a program featuring Toronto artists and local musicians. Rev A O Stewart and Rev W H Bennie presided. a Sunday School Orchestra entertained during the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Acton
Lockie
Milton
D. Gowdy
Toronto
Wilva Bell
Mr. Carter
Salesvouel
Simpson
Gibson
Eastern Brook
Wilcox
Landsborough
A. O. Stewart
HW. LU. Bennie
Club teams to compete at Guelph
Ontario departments organize Inter-Club Contests at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph to select teams for Inter-Provincial Contests. Expected 100+ club teams across the province. Dairy Calf Grain and Poultry clubs to represent. Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Palermo, Norval, Bronte and Milton participants named for various clubs in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Mn
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ontario
Noval
Nogal
Yallon
Ainston Holstein Calf Club
Grant Yeslop
Freeman
Clarence Hingston
Palermo
Hulton Jersey-Shortham
George Breckon
Bronte
Gordon Hume
Milton
Georgetown
John Alexander
John McNabb
Aditon
Ernest, Pell
John WicLean
Walton
Acton
Craig Reid
Norval
Wallace Gwackhamer
Hard Time Party at Duke of Devonshire IODE Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter IODE held a hard time themed gathering with members in period costumes, prizes for outfits awarded to W G Cullen first and Mills Hurst and Mrs M Jackson tied for second, plus various contests and a substantial lunch. Marguerite Ryder rearranged her rooms to fit the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
W. G. Cullen
Mills ¥. Hurst
M. Jackson
Marguerite Ryder
Family Re union Held At Home Of Mr And Mrs Nelson McLaugh
A McLaughin family reunion took place during Thanksgiving weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Nelson McLaughin. It marked seventeen years since the last gathering and all attendees enjoyed a memorable reunion with relatives from the extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson McLaughin
McLaughin
Peel County Hears New Judge Archibald Cochrane Inducted
Archibald Cochrane was inducted as Peel County Judge on Monday morning succeeding the late Judge Trevor Grout. Crown Attorney A G Davis swore him in, with congratulations from the Peel County Fur Association and county legal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Cochrane
Peel County
Cochmnny
Trevor Grout
A. G. Davis
Peel County Fur Association
Remarkable two-year magazine combination offer
A note describes a special offer for a two year subscription with a choice of fifteen popular magazines. It promises an attractive combination and mentions details on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beven
Employment Improves in Canada 1936 With Higher Manufacturing Output
Canada shows sustained job gains in 1936 as manufacturing employment rises seven percent over 1935. By September 1, 9,967 employers reported 1,014,532 workers, up 14,562 from August, while payrolls reached 64,647 across 9,355 firms. The employment index stood at 107.1, up from 102.7 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Uyr
Halton Plow Boys Excel at International Plowing Match
Halton Plow Boys performed strongly at the International Plowing Match in Cornwall. Warold Picket won first in tractor stubble and third in tractor sod. Jack Taylor took third in walking plows stubble. Craig Reid earned second in stubble and won the Dalry Trophy for overall sod. George McCormack and Stanley Fulley also placed in sod and stubble. The Halton team finished fifth in the Inter-County contest with Stanley Puller, Geo McCormack, and Craig Reid. Walton mouldboard enthusiasts anticipate a record County Match at J G Royces farm near Hornby on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Cornwall
Warold Picket
Hornby
Jack Taylor
Freeman
Craig Reid
Georgetown
Acme
Dalry
George, MocCarmack
J. G. Royce
Christmas advertising aids for merchants unveiled
New illustrations and ad suggestions help merchants plan fall and pre Christmas campaigns. Tie Buen Puxss offers a fresh stock of illustrations and helpful hints. Come in to discuss and secure first choice of the cuts available.
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Buen Puxss
Sunday Concert by Acton Orchestra Delights Town Hall
A Sunday musical event featured the Acton Concert Orchestra conducted by Mr Co W Stason at Town Hall. The program was varied and well presented with cornet solos by Mr Ted Denver and xylophone selections by Mr and Mrs Minn Ephes of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Town Hall
Mr. Co. W. Stason
Mrr
Ted Denver
Mir
Minn Ephes
Guelph
Apples Sold Well at Acton Scout Apple Day
Acton Troop held Apple Day last Saturday selling eight bushels of finest Canadian rosy red apples. Scouts earned 35 for Scout funds as smiling helpers tagged buyers, with many resisting no tag despite the generous pricing and tempting fruit.
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Acton
Glen Williams United Church Harvest Home
Glen Williams United Church held a two day Harvest Home with Rev. W F L Bralley of Humiltga delivering sermons on Jesus Christ as real in life. Music by Glen Williams and Ashgrove choirs accompanied a Monday supper and entertainments by the Ashgrove Choir and Orchestra plus elocution by Mrs. Gu Wilson. The pastor thanked supporters and invited all to Sunday services at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Willams United Church
W. F. L. Bralley
Humiltga
Jesus Christ
Lamb of God
Glen Williams
Ashgrove
Ruth Giffin
Women's Association
Gu. Wilson
BH. Eyre
UA. Y.D
Hornby
Autoist Faces Charges After Brampton Crash
Jacob Nelman of Markham Street Toronto faced charges after a crash on No 7 Highway near Brampton night left a young woman injured. Miss Lillie Robinson of Orangeville, a passenger in Jamies Varco’s car, was hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Traffic Officer Ray Woodson investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegas
Jacob Nelman
Markham Street
Toronto
No. 7
Brampton
Gauliday
Lillie Robinson
Orangeville
Janmies
Varco
Varcde
Nelman
Ray Wodgson
Acton UFYO Elects New Officers At October Meeting
The Acton dale UFYO annual meeting at Mr and Mrs A G Claridge home on Friday October 16 elected Melvin McCullough as President Wilmer Davidson as Vice President Aileen Clarridge as Secretary Dorothy Frank as Treasurer also naming Dorothy Frank as Pianist with Howard Webster Betty Clarridge and Will Johnston as executives The gathering included lunch and dancing afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actondale Uf.y.p.o
A. G. Claridge
Inspector Clarifies Relief Work At Council Meeting
An inspection officer outlined relief regulations to the Council and Welfare Board, confirming the municipality’s administration role and the provincial approval of current plans. The inspector answered questions, and praise was voiced for cooperation. a letter from Mrs. Cooper declined a Welfare Board post. The issue to be revisited at the next Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Board
Reef
hir—Mc Donald
Noord
Counc
Yelief
Acton
Neeve Harrison
Mra. Amgld
McDonald
Cooper
Prominent Speaker Opens Acton Y Men's Club
The Acton Y Men's Club launches next Wednesday October 28 at supper in the gym. Manager J W Cairns of Bell Telephone Toronto will speak and outline season plans for the new club. Tickets available from local officers G A Dillz H R Elliott V Rumley Dr P W Pearen or George G Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Actons
MLC
Acton
J. W. Cairns
Bell’ Telephone Co
Toronto
Cairns
Boy Scouts
Rotary Club
Y.M.C.A
G. A. Dillz
H. R. Elliott
V. . Rumley
P. W. Pearen
George G. Emery
Badminton Club Gathers Steam At The Gy
The Badminton Club at the gym is growing strong with plans for weekly play each Thursday night, an upcoming visit from the Guelph Club, and a Toronto trip. All former players and interested newcomers are urged to join, with a beginners class planned and Mr. Emery coordinating outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Toronto
United
Betes
Emery
Georgetown Man Fined for Driving and Liquor
Georgetown resident Jack Davidson was fined 42.50 by Magistrate L J Bull for reckless driving and illegal possession of liquor after allegedly sideswiping a car on Centre Road while driving on the wrong side. A bottle of beer was found in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Davidson
Georgetown
L J. C. Bull
Davidson
Polics Meged. de Cc
H. Bowyer
Maiagistrate
Frank Weeger
Abe Willinsky
Community events announced for fall schedule
A series of local gatherings and performances are listed for October and November. Highlights include a parish hall vigil on October 5 at 3 00 p m with prizes, the Virginia Jubilee Singers at Acton United Church on November 9 at 8 00 p m, and Euchre events hosted by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 10 DE at the Y M L O A on an upcoming Tuesday. Also scheduled are a hockey club Euchre and dance at Acton Town Hall on November 6 with Ralph Winkham’s Band, the four act comedy The Hugged Truth premiering November 5 and 6, Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club events, and the Baltimalsd United Church Anniversary and Supper with concert on November 1 and 2 featuring Rev G P N Atkinson as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Y.mlo. A
Dublin
Acton Town Hall
Ralph Winkham
Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club
Baltinalsd United Church
G. P. N. Atkinson
Carlisle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esquesing
ST_ALBAN’S. A._Y.Parg EN PARTY
United Anniversary
Shoppers’ Guide
Masonic Order
Women’s Conservative Association
Mrs
Peter Hiltz
Knox
A. Cochrane
A. P. McNab
Archibald P. McNab
Province
Saskatchewan
General Press
Canadian Phaota
Halton Plow
Glen Williams United Church
Harvest Home
Ufyp.o
Board
Inspector McDonald
Y Men’s Club
Virginia Jubilee Singers
Acton United Church
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