Transient Trader Tax in Acton Council Meeting
Acton council approved a new bylaw repealing the old Transient Traders By-law and set a $100 license fee for traders who open shops to perform work while a $5 fee applies to farmers retailing produce. The meeting covered street policing, garage permits, park repairs delayed, and audit questions for Hydro and Bell service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities
Bell Telephone Co
Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission
Power Commission Act
Wm. Pryor
Provinents
Fomer Transient Traders
Jones
Neer
Th Pont TR
Children avoid bath as ships pass during Naval Review
Admiralty orders to mariners to keep clear of the Fleet area were rigidly observed. Two five year olds at Southsea stayed out of the water, saying they might get in the way of the battleships during the naval review.
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Admiralty
Southsea
Improvements In Town Center South End
Improvements under way this week in the south end include a gravel coat on the Malin Street road to the town boundary, gravel for the cemetery access, and completion of a stone wall along Main Street. New cobblestone pillars rise at the cemetery, Gus Clifford erects them, waterworks standpipe receives aluminum paint, and Ajax Engineers of Acton handle frost casing work at their plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin Street
Gus Clifford
Ajax Engineers
Acton
Jenny Morris Hosts Canadian Soldiers in London Visit
Visiting "Her Boys" hostess Jenny Morris entertained hundreds of Canadian soldiers on leave at her London home. In Ottawa she dined with Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King in honor of Lord Branley, Secretary of State for the Dominions, and will tour coast to coast to renew wartime friendships with Princess Pats veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jenny Morris
W. L M. King
Ottawa
Lord Branley
Dominions
Miss Morris
Canada
Rockwood Boy Seriously Injured In Highway Mishap
Ronald Cripps seven of Rockwood is in Guelph General Hospital with a fractured skull and leg after being struck by a car on King's Highway No 7 south of Rockwood. Driver Arthur Webb of Toronto was en route from Guelph to Toronto when the accident occurred as Cripps tried to cross between two passing cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Cripps
Rockwood
Guelph General Hospital
King's Highway No. 7
Arthur Webb
Sunnyhbill Avenue
Toronto
Quelph
Cripps
Halton Liberal-Progressive Association Honorees Celebrate Marriage
Representatives from Halton County gathered at Mr. and Mrs. E. Harrop’s Milton home Friday to honor their recent marriage. About forty attended as T. A. Blakelock presented a floor lamp on behalf of the Liberal Executive. Reeve Victor Hall chaired the event and speeches praised Mr Harrop’s active leadership in the association.
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Liberal-Progressive Association
Halton County
E. Harrop
Milton
T. A. Blakelock
Victor’ Hall
Trafalgar
Harrop
Halton
May Laurs
Directors Review Acton Fair Preparations
Directors of Acton Fair met in final preparations for the September 20 21 fair. Attendance was strong and plans covered advertising material distribution bee readiness for the hall and grounds fencing and ground setup. Secretary Wight reported prize list distribution and inquiries received for potential exhibits amid expectations of favorable weather.
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Acton
Wight
Nde
Guy Ever
Getig
Milton Wins Halton County Baseball Title At Milton Park
Milton defeats Oakville 15 to 10 to clinch the Halton County League title and earn a spot in the Ontario Baseball Association intermediate championship play downs. Brush and Lyle led a 12 hit attack for Milton while London held Oakville to limited scoring in a sun soaked battle. Lefty Osburne and Latten pitched for the sides as Milton advances to meet Toronto Intermediate B Group Ostranders in the first round.
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Milton
Halton
Oakville
Milton Park
Tyam
Heldamet
Oaksiale
Amirt
London
Specuase
Lake Shore
Brush
Lyle
Taibradthy
Laon
Galurahy
Lefty Osburne
Lataten
Xaume
Clement Stair
Sulleresd
Warik
Theesher
McCloud
Toronto
Ostranders
One Letter Gave Technicality Dismissed Cases in Acton Court
In Acton Magistrate Woodliffe heard a crowded court as Thomas and Harry Gordon faced charges of obstructing a peace officer. The owner dispute over a car tied to a bailiff action led to charges being dismissed when ownership and duty were unclear. A separate drunk in public charge for Wm Besan was remanded for sentence.
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Acton
Woodliffe
R. J. Ramshaw
Bilis
Thomas
Harry Gordon
Myr
W. C. Robinson
K.C
Ralph Bone
Guelph
Thomas Gordon
Kenneth Langdon
Mr. Ramshaw
Herold
Ramshaw
Main Street
Wood- Vitte
Wm Besan
Chelbonhain
Wully
Ble
Hesan
Baptist Church
Esquesing Township Secures Annual Plowing Match Site
An announcement by Halton Plowmen President Peter Peddie states the annual Par Nov plowing match will be held at a 200 acre Wim Nearoan Une farm near Hornby. Prize list is being prepared and donations rise as Halton plowboys plan to attend the International event in Lime County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Peddie
Halton Plowmen
Wim
Oan
Une
Hornby
Halton
Lime County
Oater Cony
Changes in Acton School Staffing and Titles
Acton schools see no changes in personnel for the Public School. At Acton High, new principal is Mr Malcolm Leitch from Preston replacing Mr D A MacRae who moves to Uxbridge. Assistants are Miss Hell and Miss Jackson.
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Acso
Acton
Malcolm Leitch
Preston
D. A. MacRae
Uxbridge
Miss Hell
Miss Jackson
Big Shipment of Underwear From Acton Plant
Acton knitting plant produced its largest daily shipment in years last Thursday sending three carloads of children's underwear to points across Canada. Under the guidance of Mr A Mason the factory has grown steadily, with his son George Mason joining the operation. The plant reports full working capacity and expanded machinery to meet demand as it expands its reach.
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A. Mason
E. Jones
J. A. Chapman
J. B. Chalmera
Acton
F. McCutcheon
Mills
Mill Street
Mrr. M. Starkman
L. Starman
Arthur Street
B. Grullin
Starkman
R. E. Bair
Mason Knitting
Canada
A Mason
Geang Mason
Air Commodore G M Croil Promoted to Air Vice Marshal
Air Commodore G M Croil was raised to Air Vice-Marshal in Ottawa’s air force promotions. Air Vice-Marshal Cross leads the Royal Canadian Air Force which has 10 permanent squadrons and additional units.
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G. M. Cro!l
Ottawa
Air
Navy
Cross
Royal Canadian Air Force
Women Lead Service at United Church in Pastor's Absence
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church conducted a Sunday service in Rev. E. M. Morrow's absence. Mrs. G. H. Switzer led, Mrs. A. T. Brown offered prayers, and Mrs. F. Cleave read scripture. Mrs. Bert Mowat, president, gave an address about the Madras International Missionary Conference in India in December. Ushers were society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
E. M Morrow
G. H. Switzer
A. T. Brown
F. Cleave
Madras
Timely answer hints in a puzzle poem note
Fragmentary puzzle note cites last week's answer and a prize winner Albert McKeown of RoR Acton. It mentions timely responses, a postal office deadline, and a playful request to send another solution as a harmless diversion.
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Lake
Coles
Sons of
Paire
Werkly
Albert McKeown
Acton
Furr Priss
Orange Order Decoration Service at Rairview Cemetery
Members of Acton Loyal Orange Lodge No 467 and Maple Lent Loyal True Blues held a Sunday parade from Witlow Street to Rairview Cemetery for a memorial service honoring fallen brethren. Rev Dr Maerrow led prayers as hymns were sung and a Band played. Union Jack and Canadian flags were displayed beside graves.
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Acton
Orange Lodge
Maple Lent Lodge
True Blues
Witlow Street
Rairview Cemetery
K Browne
Bana Jed
Dr Maerrow
Ephesians
Murrow
Jesus Christ
Fire Not Serious After Mill Street Blaze
Monday evening a coal coal stove fault sparked a small fire at Mr Glenn Ryder's Mill Street home. The Fire Brigade arrived and extinguished the blaze, limiting damage to furnishings in one room.
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Glenn Ryder
Mill Street
Fie
County Councillors Attend Forest Field Day in Ontario and York
Delegations from York Ontario and Halton met at forest sites in York and Ontario counties. Over 2 000 acres planted since 1974 with sand blown land now a forest resource. Dr G L Christie and Hon E C Drury spoke on soil water supply and timber wealth prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ontario County
G L Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
E. C. Drury
Rockwood Flower Show Hosts 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Linus McMillan observe their silver wedding with a party of about sixty at Nasraguweya. Prizes awarded for high scores and macaroni jar guessing. A mock wedding, refreshments, and a silver decorated dinner set shared attending friends.
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Linus McMillan
Kenda
Nasragaweya
D. Thompson
Guelph
H. Davenport
McMillan
Boy Clift Read Almost Dies In Bicycle Handlebar Fall
A 11 year old boy Clifford Read nearly died Tuesday afternoon when he fell head first from a bicycle handlebar at the corner of John McNabb Streets. He was riding with Harry Harrow of George Bow. The bicycle collided with a car driven by Mrs Fred Britsby of Wylew after Ray Brakes were applied.
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Tuesaday
Chums
Clifford Read
Clifford
St .Vhomius
Wan Berg
Hay Harrew
Cgieorge
Ray
Fred Britsby
Wylew
Johnd McNabb
Acton and Erin Winners in Grain at the Canadian Exhibition
Acton and Erin triumph in grain events at the Canadian National Exhibition. Griffin of Acton won all three championship classes in the sheaf and oil and wheat events. Alex A Stewart of Ailsa Craig placed second in oil and wheat divisions. Roy Geltz of Falkenburg took second in barley. Ontario Agricultural Societies listed. Divisions led by Medeor and Wood AS with South Muskoka AS second. Erin AS won in one division. North Middlesex AS second. Paqueing AS third. Curadec AS fourth. Cobden AS claimed second in a separate barley division.
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S E Griffin
Acton
Wit
Alex A. Stewart
Ailsa Craig
Roy Geltz
Falkenburm
Ontario Agricultural Societies
Medeor and
Wood
South Muskoka
Erin A Os
North Middlesex
Paqueing
Curadec
Fteurth Carp
Wtain Sucks Competation Cobden
Wis
Meadowvale Farm Destroyed in Threshing Fire
A threshing separator at Fort McMullin’s Meadowvale farm caught fire, destroying the barn and crop. Firefighters could not prevent spread. spectator groups blamed wind and speed of flame. Loss estimated about 38000 with insurance partially covering. Fire near the village center, wind directed flames away from the Lambe store and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drache
Hinter
Medina
Fort McMullin
Home Economies Topic at Dublin Institute Meeting
The Dublin Institute of Home Economies held its August meeting at Mrs Todittle's home with President Mrs Somersville presiding. The program included a feature on canning hints and several papers on diverse topics in home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Institute
Dublin Wemuagt
Todittle
Somersville
Gianghlin
Aovete
Thandie
Band Bingo at Acton Hockey Club September 14
Announced events list a Band Bingo night at Acton Hockey Club on Wednesday September 14 under the Acton Areas banner. Tickets are 50 seats per line with a minimum charge. posters note additional specials and a valuable prize of 2,100 bags of auger.
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Acton Hockey Club
Acton
Valur Able
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Rockwood Lad
Halton Liberals
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H. E. Gordon
Why Grove
Mia
Alice Jones
Costa
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United Church
Orange Order
E. M. Morrow
John Kenney
George Statham
Walker Robert Scot
Hoh Worden
Robert Storey
Thos
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Collier
G C. Camp
Col. Allan
Wm. Mason
Do Taylor
Jos Hall
Adam Cook
E K. Conk
Wm Mill
O H. Smith
W. D Smith
Neil Lyast
Jos Lyndh
Jos. McClure
Frank 'E. Kennedy
Edward
Seaittier
Yora
Ontartey
Ontario
Brant
Higauua
Halon
Reeves Gordon Hall McNiven
Rewse Kerns
Mark Silver
R. J. Kerr
W.W. Simpson
Guelfh
Rockwood Horticultural Society
Wn Hall
Wm. Harris
George H. Pearen
Ontario Agricultural Societies Association
Fred Osburn
Fergus
W. W. Simpson
Appres
Doris Bolton
A. J. Elliot
Chas H. Harris
Carl Weitzel
George Bolton
A J Eliot
Weatherston
Verna Harrbon
George He Pearen
Rev) Watts
Dorin Bolton
W R Carton
W J. Edwards Carroll
Elle Croft
Ho Pearen
Ho Hartin
W J. Baward
van Henderson
Mire
James Locket
Prearen
Derk Bolton
Harrison
Gherkins
Dera Bolla
C Hev
Watts
W J Edwardsa
E. Croft
Harris
Peuren
V Harrian
Nickeloe Potabes
Libh
Peacen
Jan Locker
J Henderson
Dewley
Revo
A J
Edliet
Acton and
Erin
C. N. EL
Meadowvale
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