Conservative Leader Vows Overhaul After By-Election
Earl Rowe chairs a Conservative bid to rebuild the party from top to bottom after winning unanimous nomination for the Dufferin Simcoe riding. He pledges to remain leader, deny a sellout to Liberals, and takes responsibility for the campaign defeat while promising no caucus details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rowe
Dufferin-Simcoe
Stat ‘Ie
TSA
Tron
Liberal Association
Fresk
Secason
Rowe
Ontario
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Howe
Cconservative
Conservative Arty
Indian Summer: Calm, rich, late fall days described
The piece contrasts Indian Summer as both fruitfully calm and quietly reflective. It honors longfellow like imagery of soft winds and bare branches while noting the season's repose after harvest and the clear, distant views of autumn landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Deeda
Hush Yo Mouth In Street Talk Sparks Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue shows two men trading sharp remarks over a job threat and a heated dispute. The exchange hints at social tensions and personal animosity as voices clash.
Secretary of State Visits Ottawa and Toronto Honorary Degree
United States Secretary of State was welcomed in Ottawa by a distinguished group including a Governor General representative, Prime Minister King, the U S Minister to Canada and Mrs Norman Armour. Mr and Mrs Hull then visited Toronto where he received an honorary Doctor of Laws at a special convocation.
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United States
Ottawa
King
Canada
Norman Armour
Legation
Hull
Toronto
University of Toronto
Highway Construction Slowed as Frost Threatens Ontario
A general order from Queen's Park halts or slows road work across Ontario due to frost and weather risks. Paving projects may stop while residency engineers prepare remaining jobs for winter, aiming to finish programs and wind up the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Queen's Park
T. B. McQuesten
Won Annual Award At Acton Elocution Examinations
Polly Party won the annual award for highest marks at the Acton Entrance Examinations. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the ICCE presented the prize at the organization’s last meeting.
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Polly Party
Duke of Devonshire
1.C.C.E
Nia
1937 Potato Crop in Canada Higher Than 1936
First official estimate shows Canada produced 69,663,000 bushels of potatoes in 1937, up from 65,056,666 in 1936, with gains and declines by province due to weather. Ontario and Manitoba saw higher yields and acreage, while Saskatchewan and parts of the Maritimes faced lower per acre yields or mixed results. Total provincial breakdown lists Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia with specific production figures.
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Canada
Prince—fideward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manfiube
Gaskatchewan
Vow
United States
Maritimes
Teaneson
Compdiea
Prince Edward Island
Nova Bootia
Manitoba
Bastatche ‘Wan
Alberta
Acton Public Utilities meets on fall line work
Fall work on electric lines is well advanced as Reeve McCutcheon and Chairman R J Kerr attend the Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting. The secretary is authorized to pay various hydro and supply accounts totaling 2464.46 and receive arrears notices from the Toronto Hydro Commission. The superintendent reports tree trimming and outside work progressing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve McCutcheon
R. J. Kerr
Acton’ Public Utilities Commission
Hydro Department
Bell Telephone Co
Ontario
H. BE. PW
Cunningham Spd Hm, Ltd
Superior Electric Supply Co
Rose & O'Hearn
H. C. Helwig
Hydro Inspection Dept
Canadian Line Materials Ltd
Dominion Carbin “Brish
Pinisy
Thos. Wateon
Toronto Hydro Commission
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Brampton Residents
Mr and Mrs Samuel Charters celebrated their golden wedding with a Brampton home gathering on Tuesday. He served about twenty years in Parliament for Peel and is publisher of the Brampton Conservatory. Mrs Charters, formerly Miss Jane Ellen Peirson, aided local life. five children plus inlaws and grandchildren joined the family party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Charters
Brampton
Charters
House, of Commons
Peel
County
Dominion
Woodstock
H. P. Charters
Toronto
Messia
C. V
Acton Hockey Team Preview Highlights Local Talent
Acton plans to enter Intermediate and Junior squads with Bush League involvement. Norm Morton returns as an import after a transfer, three Milton players join Acton, and Brush brothers and Toletzkan will wear Acton uniforms. Epeard may rejoin, last year’s lineup remains. Dicky Carroll queried between Chatham and Granby, Granby favored for coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Morton
North
Intermediate Inc
Milton
Acton
Brush Brothers
Toletzkan
Weekly Puzzle Prize Goes To Mr F Salt
This week’s winner is Mr F Salt for solving last week’s puzzle poem Nelson Trafalgar Victory. Some readers near Acton lacked time to mail entries, so the contest deadline is extended to Monday evening to allow full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Trafalgar
Victory
F. Salt
Acton
Monda
Acton Council Sets Nominations and Remembrance Plans
Acton Council endorsed nominations for November 26 and set Nomination Day for November 28 with polling if needed on December 6. The meeting approved grants for public works and services, and arranged Remembrance Day events including a wreath for the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Plans
Ghosts and prizes mark Lakeside Halloween meeting
Lakeside Chapter I I D E gathered Monday with witches hobos and ghosts at Mim Velma Murray’s Acton area home. They welcomed guests with a grand march and haunted games while Mrs A J Buchanan and Miss Bell won costume prizes and Miss McMillan and Miss Bruce took Halloween game prizes. A ghost story spooked attendees as dainties and lunch followed. the event closed with a ghost stealing the money box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Lakeside
D. E
A.J. Buchanan
Miss Bell
Miss McMillan
Miss Bruce
Hallowe'en Dainties
Mim Velma Murray
Acton
Many Old Drains Found During Mill and Frederick Street Work
Workmen on Mill Street uncover old drains and a wooden framework at Frederick Street suggesting past street widening. Old installations are being removed to install twelve new three foot square catch basins with heavy iron gratings. Basins connect to the current drainage system across three blocks.
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Mill Street
Frederick Street
Acton Junior Hockey Club Organized in City Meeting
At a meeting last night Acton Junior Hockey Club was organized with Honorary Presidents A Mason and G A Dill. Elected officers include President Ben Baylisa First Vice President Bill Coon Secretary-Treasurer E Doon and Executive Committee Matt Tyler R W Cook H Holmes Jr and Reeve F McCutcheon. O H A Junior Team to be entered again and a Bingo to be held soon.
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Acton
A. Mason
G. A. Dill
Ben Baylisa
Bill Coon
E. Doon
Matt Tyler
R. W. Cook
H. Holmes
Reeve F. McCutcheon
O.H.A
Acton High School Principal Appointed Acton Free Library Treasurer
Mr D A MacRae principal of Acton High School was appointed Treasurer of Acton Free Library Board succeeding H N Farmer who served eighteen years. MacRae also becomes secretary, combining duties. The library committee visited Toronto to buy new books for the season.
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D—A_MacRae
Acton High School
Mongay
Acton
May Stop Radio Static Conference Seeks Wetting Solution
Canada plans representation at a Havana Cuba conference to curb radio static from powerful Mexican transmitters. The fix relies on bond pooling and reallocating wave lengths to ease interference for Canadian and American stations.
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Canada
Havarng
Cuba
Mexico
Conservatives Withdraw From Frontenac Addington Byelection
The Frontenac Addington Conservative convention decided not to contest the November 15 bye election. Eight nominees were rejected from a party recommendation, leaving the race uncontested as Liberal Angus McCallum is set for acclamation unless an independent runs. John R. MacNicol noted the party did not want to contest under R B Bennett. Earl Rowe was slated for acclamation in Dufferin Simcoe.
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Conservative
Frontenac-Addington
Enterprise
Colin Campbell
Ontario
Angus McCallum
Sunbury
Feld
John R. MacNicol
M.P
Toronto
R. B. Bennett
Conservative Party
Earl Rowe
Ontario Conservative Party
Wos
Dufferin-Simcoe
Peel County Plowmen Contest Draws Heavy Attendance
Peel County plowmen held their annual match at the farm of Harry B Laughlin last Friday. A large entry filled most classes though the high-jo men’s class had only Lloyd Marquis of York County. Notable tractor work came from George Mastruswer and Mitton Caledon farmers entering who had never competed before. Prizes went to A Fred Madill Alton T E Houston Alton and Stewart Black Belfountain who won the Gordon Graydon Trophy for the youngest plowman. A 120-person banquet followed at Caledon Township Hall where prize winners were announced. speakers included Gordon Graydon MP W J Lowe Reeve Sam Kannawin Deputy Reeve AD McBride C Ho Reed and others.
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Peel County
Harry B. Laughlin
Ngh
Jomnang
Lloya “Marquis
York County
George—Mastruswer
Mitton Caledon
A. Fred Madill
Alton
T. E. Houston
Stewart Black
Vast food relief to western Canada amid Prairie famine
More than half a million dollars in food is being gathered for Saskatchewan arid areas after Canadian churches organized a drive led by Rev Canon W W Judd. About 800 cars of provisions are expected, with 335 shipped from Ontario Quebec and the Maritime provinces and others from Manitoba Alberta British Columbia and the Fraser and Okanagan valleys.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Prairies
Canon W W. Judd
Toronto
Dominion
West
Dirop
Ontario
Quebec
Maritimes
Manitoba
Alberta
Fraser Valey
British Columbia
Nesty
Preiries
Okanagen Valley
Ieee
Eant
Speeding Fines From Port Credit Court Report
Burlington man Edwin Macklin paid $13 and costs for speeding on the Middle Road at 63 mph. Peter K Marshall of Toronto faced $4 and costs for 58 mph. William Kuhn, also Toronto, blamed a skid into a construction barrier at Port Credit crossing for driver charge. George H Pleit alleged to have passed a tow-truck on Dundas Highway. magistrate gave benefit of the doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Road
Edwin Macklin
Burlington
Dundas Highway
Peel Agricultural Society Pays All Fall Exhibition Obligations
Secretary D. E. Smith announced the Peel Agricultural Society will settle all fall exhibition expenses in full. The society has funds to pay 100 cents on the dollar, reduced its mortgage by 780, and spent 500 renovating buildings and improving the grounds.
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County of Peel Agricultural Society
D. E. Smith
Bataniay
Tororilo
Erin Council Adopts and Amends By-Laws in Hillsburg Meeting
The Municipal Council of Erin Township met at Hillsburg on October 18 1937 with most members present. By law 11 imposes 3 percent penalty on unpaid taxes after December 1 1937 and monthly penalties thereafter. law 12 raises borrowings at Royal Bank Hillsburg by 5000 dollars. by law 0 amended to reduce municipal funds raised to 10834 82 to align with government subsidies. Council ordered transfer of funds due Erin Township to the Township Treasurer and noted relief payments including eight dollars to Agnes Sommerville for rent relief and other small disbursements for sheep losses and roads. Meeting adjourned for November 15 1937 at 10 a.m.
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Erin
Hillsburg
Neil EB. McKinnon
Monty
Royal Bank
Hillsbirg
Erin Township
Agnes Sommerville
Presentation To Nassagaweya Couple At Brookville Hall
A pleasant evening honored Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Norrish on their recent marriage at Brookville Hall. Guests presented gifts including a clock, table and reflector, and crystal water set, cocktail and sherbet glasses. An address in rhyme was read, the groom spoke briefly, and guests enjoyed supper and dancing.
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Brookville Hall
Arthur Norrish
Rita Blacklock
Rae Blacklock
J. Reinhart
Indian Woman Pays Two Fines at Oakville Court
An Indian woman was fined $10 and costs for reckless driving and for operating a motor vehicle without a permit and had her permit cancelled for one month by Magistrate William Woodliffe in Oakville Police Court. Also fined were George Dubek of New Toronto for reckless driving and Kingaley Transport of Orillia for overloaded truck.
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Clarkson
William Woodliffe
Oakville
George Dubek
New Toronto
Kingaley Transport
Orillia
Community Event Notices and Meetings in Acton
Local groups announce meetings and events across November including The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO DE Presbyterian School Room on November 3rd Conservative Women at Miss E Outublea on November 1st at 3 pm for officer elections Acton Womans Dean's Institute November 4th at 2 30 pm at Mrs Francia Wilda home Knox Presbyterian Church Anniversary Supper and Concert November 1st with supper 6 to 8 followed by concert Lakeside Chapter 10 DE Christmas welfare fundraiser October 11th Heyds of London theatre matinee 3 pm with two evening shows Bible Study Friday October 29th home of Mrs Armstrong and Miss Graham Present World Question in Light of Bible Prophecy open to all.
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Duke of Devonshire
LO. DE
Presbyterian School
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Crewary
Armstrong
Graham
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Bette
Cordell Hall
Bush League
Epeard
Terry
Walters
Gibbons
Bus Morton
Mooney
The
Marco Brothers
Greer
Woods
Jack
Pred Kentner
Dicky Carroll
Chatham
Granby
Guelph
Carroll
Georgetown
J. B. Mackenzie
Brock Street
EE Jones
Reeve F McCutcheon
Finance Committee
Welker
Acton Farr
Po NeCuichawm
McPherson
Leatherland
JB Mackenzie & Son, Coal and Supplies
Cleria
Thytiee
Guelph General Hospital
John
Ooune
Yarerpt
Conadian Legion
Mesara NF Mure
George Chap- Tybelord
YMCA
Forse
Usamaut
J B Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Ghost
DR. A. Frigon
Peel Plowmen
Erin Council
Nassagaweya
Action Conservative
Misse Outublea
Oan
Acton Wo- Dean
Mra Francia Wilda
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