First Meeting of School Board Teaches Four Upper School Subjects
The district School Board held its regular meeting Tuesday evening with Dr. A J Buchanan H Y G Fraser W K Graham Dr P W Pearen and J M McDonald present. The board voted to appoint Dr Buchanan acting chairman until McDonald could attend and instructed the secretary to request permission to teach four Upper School subjects in the Continuation School. They approved laboratory supply purchases and approved paying several accounts totaling 127 61. Miss Bennett was assigned to collect unpaid public school fees from nonresidents and letters will go to those behind in payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Buchanan
H. Y. G. Fraser
W.K. Graham
P. W. Pearen
J. M. McDonald
W. K.K. Graham
Dr. Buchanan
J. M. J. M. McDonald
W. K. Graham
Department of Education
Dominion Coal Co
Montreal
Hi. I. G. Fraser
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Canadian National Express
F.C. OM & Son
Beardmore & Co
Tyler's ‘Transport
Elifoty Bros
Mall and Empire
the Globe
Sexton
Symon Hardware
Motors Sidewipe After Warriors Day Dance Crash
A Sunday morning highway crash near Eden Mills involved a west bound motor car returning from Warriors Day and an eastbound vehicle from a dance. No serious injuries. Front wheels buckled on the west bound car. the left side damaged. Eastbound car in the ditch with extensive damage to its left side. The incident occurred near the site of a fatal smash from a few weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Millls
Fatal fall from verandah steps in Guelph claimed Patrick Leonard
Patrick Leonard of Edinburgh Road South Guelph died of a fractured skull after a fall while moving a dresser with a neighbour. He was three hours after admission to hospital, losing his balance on verandah steps and striking his head on the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Leonard
Edinburgh Road South
Guelph
Hspital
Leonard
Nelbor's
Shoppers' Guide Page Entries From Local Stores Mentioned
A fragmented shoppers guide lists pages with department stores Kellogg's Nica Krisplee Salada Yea and Carroll's Grocery Hel logg's Corn Flakes plus exhibits Arrow Man Acton Full Fair and Orangeville Pub Theatre George Wallize FLL Wright Western Fale and other names, detailing listings across pages 2 3 5 6 and Botrowny area markets and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highway
Kellogg's
Carroll's Grocery
Hellogg's
Arrow Man
Acton
Orangeville
Diregory
George Wallize
Fll
Wright
Acton Exhibitor Wins Wheat Championship
Championship winners in grain sheaf classes at the Exhibition Tuesday were Wheat won by S. E. Griffin & Son of Acton, barley by S. E. Griffin & Son of Acton, and oats by James W. Boyd of Pickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wera
E. Griffin & Son
Acton
S. E. Griffin & Son
James W.boyd
Pickering
District Picnic Draws Eastern District Guelph Union Players
The annual Eastern District Guelph Association B P U picnic was held in Acton with Belfountain Georgetown Hillaburg and Acton Unions well represented. After the Acton playoff game the afternoon featured softball and races. An evening campfire was moved to the church due to weather with Mr. Mc Conaghy of the Toronto Association giving an interesting talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Association
Acton
Belfountain
Georgetown
Hillaburg
The
Toronto Association
381 Went Back to School
Vacant classrooms re echo with marching feet as students return on Tuesday. Caretaker Mann presents a clean, newly painted building. Miss Hunt absent due to illness, Frances Hurst covering. Public School lists 292 pupils, Primary 41 beginners, High School 90. staff includes Miss Bennett as Principal and assistants Miss Forster, Miss Orr, Miss Anderson, Miss McMillan, Miss Young, Miss Bruce, and Miss Hunt. D A MacRae becomes Principal with Miss Bell and Miss Jackson as Assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Leddhers
Mixs
T. F. Hunt
Ines
Frances Hurst
Miss Hunt
D. A. MacRaes
B. A
W. Bell
MY. Jackson
H. A
Jackson
Lakeside Y.O.D.E. Hosts Linen Shower for Marguerite Symon
Lakeside Chapter Y.O.D.E. held a Maen shower for announced bride Miss Marguerite Symon at Mrs. J.B. Adamson’s home. Pink and white streamers, a wedding bell arch, kazoo band playing Here Comes the Bride, and a cake cutting accompanied a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Y.0.d.e
Marguerite Symon
J.B. Adamson
Masonic Lodge Talk on Olympic Games by W Bro Johnny Cuthbert
W Bro Johnny Cuthbert from Guelph visited Acton Mananle Lodge and gave an address tracing the Olympic Games from their origins to the modern era. He spoke of his long distance running, holding two unbroken records, and noted his role as Canada's representative at Paris. He plans to travel to Scotland this week, with Past District Deputy Roy Findlay among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dro
Johnny Cuthbert
Guelph
Acton Mananle Lodge
W. Bro. Cuthbert
Yle
Paris
Scotland
Amore
Roy Findlay
Ballinafad Centenarian Agnes Young Celebrates 104
Agnes Young of Ballinafad marked her 104th birthday at home, recalling pioneer days in Chinguacousy Township. She remembers loggin bees, early schools, and a life of moderation, with her late husband’s gold wedding brooch a treasured keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Young
Ballinafad
John Smith
Scotland
Chinguapousy
Whitey Church
Belfountain
Young
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Herbert McEachern
Friday evening August 21 a presentation was held at the McEachern home for Mr and Mrs Mer cert McEachern fifth Inc Erin A large crowd attended and a program followed with Alma McEnery singing a solo and others performing Rev G L Stephenson chaired and read an address praising the couple praising their community service and friendship and offering best wishes for their future with gifts from friends and neighbors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEachern Bros
Mercert McEachern
Fifth Inc
Erin
Alma McEnery
Alvin Fisher
Harvey
Wm. Burgess
Fred Spear
G. L .Stephenson
Ellsworth Evans
Herbert McEachern
Mary
Herb
Community Event Honors Local Residents with Dishes and Gifts
Mr. and Mrs. McEachern received a poet o f dishes and an Adar clock amid greetings from E R Evans Wardlaw and Alvin Fisher. Herb and May offered replies. Mr. Stephenson gave a short address and called on Mr Cree Mr D Sweet Mr A Spear and Mr Kerr for speeches. Lunch followed and the evening continued with dancing and card playing.
Zone Church Parade in Acton
The Legion Zone Church Parade will be held in Acton on Sunday afternoon September 13 led by the Acton Citizens' Band. The parade departs the Park at 3 00 p m for the Soldiers Memorial where a wreath is placed by Zone Commander J M McDonald. A service follows at Knox Presbyterian Church conducted by Zone branches chaplains and local clergymen. Participating branches include Georgetown Brampton Streetsville Milton Burlington Oakville Port Credit Long Branch New Toronto Mimico Orangeville Shelbourne and Acton.
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Legion Zone
Acton
Soldiers’ Memorial
J. M. McDonald
Knox Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Brampton
Streetsville
Milton
Burlington
Oakville
Port Credit
Long Branch
New Toronto
Mimico
Orangeville
Shelbourne
Bull Charges Car Damaging Door Near Milton
Reported last Friday night a Jersey bull from J. M. Steele’s herd charged the car carrying M. E. Nixon en route to Milton from Acton. The front door shattered and glass broke but no one was seriously injured as the bull wandered away after the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Nixon
J. M. Steele
Nixon
Milton
Acton
Mikott
Robert Plemty
Agr Nixon
Neinghiss
Waalkrad
Obituaries for Thomas Jackson and James Ws in Ontario
Thomas Jackson of Erin Township lot 18 died at the farm in his sixth year. He was twice married. his wife predeceased him two years ago. Survived by two sons Elmer of Toronto and Mercer at home. He belonged to the Church of the Disciples of Christ at VMsBurg and was a Liberad. James Ws, a well known Guelph figure and Ontario harness racing enthusiast, died in hospital after a week illness. Born in West Gurufrain he spent most of his life in this district with years in Michigan. He helped organize the old Guelph Riding and Driving Association and supported matinees at Embition Park. Survived by widow, one son Dr Roland Hs of Guelph, and brothers Edward of Toronto and Jas of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jackson
Erin Township
Elmer
Toronto
Mercer
Ea Wat
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Vmsburg
James Ws
Guelph
Ontario
West Gurufrain
Hnl
Htte
Michigan
Alnee Tol
Weshobby
Embition Park
Hillis
Roland Hs
Edward
Jas
The
Moose
Mountain Star-Standard
George Reed
Arcola
Sask
Acton
Reed
Ation Theme
Marla Kerry
R. G. Reed
C. E. G. Reed
Mra
W. J. Abbey
Reston
Man
D. A. Hetchen
Tompkins
Satk
Mra. A
Mrs. Justina Rittenhouse Dies at 77 in Acton
Mrs Justina Rittenhouse mother of Mrs Bert Mowat died August 26 at age 77 after a long decline from a stroke and a fractured hip. She lived with her daughter in Acton, formerly of Vineland, was active in farming and fruit growing, and was a longtime United Church parishioner. Funeral held at the Mowat home with Rev Dr Morrow and Rev Orr Bennett officiating. interment at Vineland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JusUng Ritten
Bert Mowat
Frederick Street
Mowat
Dr. Morrow
Orr Bennett
Vineland
James K. Gardiner
Odd Orange Fungus Found in Ballinafad Bush
Mr. Pred Huggins of Ballinafad brought an unusual fungus from a bush on a tree. While most brown growths are common this specimen showed a beautiful orange tint and flower like form. He found two of these tag like growths and the larger has drawn public view in the Fais Puan window.
Ontario public accounts show rising debt and deficit
The public accounts for Ontario for the year ending March 3 1936 place the gross debt at 49,555,519, up 15,172,596 from 1935. The net debt rose 27,624,316 as revenue assets fell, with an operating deficit of 13,344,705. Without an $21,813,368 unemployment relief bill the ordinary deficit would have turned into a small surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Queen's Park
Oakville Officer Promoted to Lead Lorne Rifles Regiment
Major Louis Keene of Oakville will assume command of Halton County's Rifle Regiment Lorne Rifles (Scottish) following a National Defence notice. Keene, a veteran of the Great War, served in the Imperial Army and Canadian forces, joining the Oakville company in 1920 and rising to second-in-command before this promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Halton County
Department of National Defense
Ottawa
Louis Keene
Lorne Rifles
Scottse
G. B. S. Cousens
M9. C
Georgetown
Keene
Clifford Sifton
Tank Corps
Imperial Army
Ypres
Canada
United States
Siberia
Col. Keene
Cousens
Georgetown Wins First at Cassadian National H ibition
The Cassadian National inhibition contest sees the Georgetown group, The Lorne Rifles Scottish Band, secure first prize. Congratulations go to the neighboring town for its splendid band. Mr. Chas Landsborough of Acton is noted as a member of the prize-winning ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Lorne Rifles
Georgetown
Onter
Ume
Preas
Chas. W. Landsborough
Acton
Concerts and Dances Announced Across Towns
annonces list Roy Snider's Orchestra at Stanley Park Erin on September 7 with a midnight frolic and a dance. Acton Concert Orchestra to perform at Acton Town Hall on September 10 with local presenters and musicians, admission fifteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Park
Erin
Roy Snider
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Pearen
MacRae
Shoppers’ Guide
Sdvecti
Wage TE
Warrop
Heyal
Lovell Brow
Hysn
Orangeville Secretarial College
Miles Mt Ley
381
Hag
Lindsay
Tyler
Telezka
Matt
Bus Morton
Bill Waterhouse
Clement
Yerity Morton
Lton
Dick Clement
Norm
Minute
Walters
Ailston
Eliy
Morton
A. Clement
W. Waterhouse
N. Morton
J. Crush
Milton Vo
Milo Tones
Uatteries
D. Clement
R. Brosh
Anderson
Beard
Caledonia
Thrasher
Hamilton
Norm Morton
Miltontes
Terry
Jack Waterhouse
Multen
Brush
Bob Stealthe
Woods
Weing
Ice Field
Miltonites
di] Waterhouse
Millan
Walté
J. Heush
Toletzka
Naylor
Ro Morton
Tyne
Lindy
Tolotaka
Milton Astructs
Vy Morton
Yoletzka
Mourton
Clement Gr
Yeanes
Marton
J. Waterhouse
Anonfye
Rine Acton
Gololo
Morton and
Krush
Limplys Heard
Whiteman
P J. Waterhouse
W. Clement
If. Morton
R. Brush
J. Brush
Ib A
Cronin
Yi W. Clement
Gilber
Terry Gilbert
Wyler
Rf Walters Ty
Waterhouse
Mro
Mfe
R E. R. Evans
W. J. Wardlaw
Thomas Jackson, Erin
James Hillis
Justina Rittenhouse
Arcola, Sask
Hepburn
Treasury
Col. Cousens
County Regiment
Acton Town Hall
Jim Hunter
Toronto Evening Vologram
John Kanerson
Youdler Wioner
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