Parsonage Bought by Baptist Church in Acton
The Georgetown Lumber Company built parsonage on Mill Street is purchased by the Baptist congregation and will be named the Baptist Parsonage. Rev W T Hamilton and wife now reside in Acton. Halton County realigns to Hamilton District of Ontario Provincial Police with Inspector Jordan in charge. Major Yachlan of Georgetown to celebrate 89th birthday at Presbyterian Church. Foster care established for infant Betty Lou from Eldorado Park with adoption papers signed by Frank Thompson D A S. Halton County Live Stock Improvement Association forms to promote bull census and improved breeding for farmers. Knox Church hosts Rev Peter Matheson of Duns Church delivering sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist
Georgetown Lumber Co
Upper
Mill Street
Baptist Parsonage
W.T
Hamilton
Acton
Halton
Jordan
Ontario
Halton Qounty
Barrie
Yachlan Rent
Georgetown
Presbyterian Church
Acon
Betty Lou
Peel Memorial Hospital
Eldorado Park
Therra
Frank Thompson
Margaret Heamonn
Halton County
Live Rock Improvement Asociation
Department of Agriculture
Milton
Messrs
Brayns
Readhead
Learmonth
Dennis
Mowant
Mace Vanneel
A.J. Mace Vannel
A. G. Hirstine
Maox Church
Horyloeg
Mr. Bennie
Peter Matheson
Duns Church
Pus- Mach
Knox
God's Word
Mitre
Annie Somerville
Licton
Matheson
Knox Church
Waltan City
Audiphye Iitimin
Haltan
Famiers
Reunion at Norval for British boys from Norval Hostel
British boys who came to Canada under Norval Hostel over the past three years gathered last Friday for their first reunion. About 225 Ontario boys attended the wind up at Norval with many past residents invited. England led the athletics with 68 points, Scotland 66, Wales and Ireland trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Thair
Ontario
Canada
Alexander McLaren
Payo
McMincherp
Loosman
Ed. Maybee
Geo. Brown
W. Piddler
E. E. Maybna
Charles Hankine
George Brown
G. G. McNichol
Peel
Hulton
J. Brovenson
Simeco
A. Young
Forwus
Mr. Eagle
Port. McNichol
A. Finlay
Belmont
D. Smith
Pickering
Thos
Cunningham
Milton
M. Young
Col
Mra
Alce
Noble
Dr. Noble
Mixy
Annie
England
Gcotland
Wales
Ireland
Milton Defeats New Market in Oakville Game
Milton beat Newmarket 20 to 3 at Oakville on Saturday afternoon to clinch the third win of the series. Marsh pitched strongly after a rough first inning, allowing only two singles over the next eight frames. Milton earned the win behind hard hitting, with Newmarket’s Robertson and Mhams among the top hitters. Umpires were Oswin and Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Newmarket
Milton Intermediate
York
Fang
Militon
Marah
Milton
Marsh
Petter
Robertson
Mhams
McKay
Turan
Oswin and
Nichol
Son
Oranta
Multan
Milvan
A Prominent Son of Acton Delivers Sermon at Local Church
An April Sunday evening sermon at the Methodist Church in Geonetown was delivered by a notable Acton native. Two students from the Gwongetoun Academy, Joseph Cook and T. Albert Moore, attended and were later considered for probation at the District Meeting. The speaker, deeply known to the community, was described as devoted to church service and valued by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Geonetown
Gwongetoun Academy
Jotenh
Cook
T. Albert Moore
Canferine
Prinemal Tung
Madre
Joteph S. Gquiling
Gervie
Park maintenance moves on with horse drawn mower
Council session notes purchase of a horse drawn lawn mower for park upkeep. Finance committee presentation approved payments to Guelph General Hospital and utilities, and a drain project on Main Street was authorized under Chief Melcher’s supervision. A $200 cheque from the Athletic Association covered part of the mower cost, with the balance to be settled later. The Clerk reported a $1,000 transfer from the Public Utilities Commission to the General Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilora Hansen
Uarrida
Proannt
Ee Manon
Princillor ‘Harrison
Thetford
Eta
Committee On
Guelph General Hopital
Muntur Chooslok Aeansayene
Setresney
Sawyer
Charity
Acton Public Uties Commission
Acton
Ision
Iwull
Asa
Agena
Espa
Acton Public
N Jones
Inbor
Oakley
Main Street
Melcher
Reave
Athletic Ansociation
Public Utilities Commission
Waterworks
General ‘Treasury
Fall FH Exhibition Dates Set for Planned Attendance
Local organizers announce fall exhibition dates inviting residents to plan visits. Details highlight multiple headers and events across venues with emphasis on accessible schedules and anticipated displays.
Community Notes From Guelph Area
Neighborhood news records visits and travel from Guelph and surrounding towns. Mentions Miss Lottiy Grundy and Mr P Ferg son in Guelph visiting Mrs Grundy. James Nirydon of Toronto visited relatives here. Leste Webb left for a month in the West. Many attended the funeral of William Johnstone in Acton. Local families and visitors from Guelph, Puslinch, Chicago and Toronto are listed with activities including hospital care and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottiy Grundy
P. Fergson
Guelph
Grundy
James Nirydon
Toronto
Leste Webb
William Johnstone
Acton
George Cooke
Maz
Geo. D. Robertson
Albert
MicWilliams Ad
Puslinch
McLown
Mido
H. Alton
Wiryden
A. Mclean
Tomata
B. McLean
Brownson
Chicago
At Boatey
Gladys Carter
DG Roberton
Mir
Reg
Aho
Rural event dates listed for September schedule
Fragmentary OCR shows a sequence of September dates and events related to Rural sine Pater tery orb. Readable items include early September 1 and a block of dates from September 15 to September 23. Names and context are unclear but indicate a calendar of activities spanning mid to late September.
Acton Community Notes Meeting Moves and Local Highlights
The Women’s Institute meeting shifts to Thursday September 12 at 4 320 o’clock, hosted by Mrs Wm Wal with Mini W William Intendant of Guelph General Hospital as speaker. Bank renovations at Bank of Montreal Cave include larger space and fresh interior, while exterior trimming is repainted. Acton Team loses to Canadian Wire and Cable Company in tug of war at CNE. Mr Robert Kerr’s hackney horses earn multiple prizes at CNE and will exhibit at Acton Fair. Fourth Line corner crash near Erin town line injures no serious harm. Harold Smart’s Chevrolet damaged, a bystander and a farm worker hurt. Souter fined for reckless driving. visibility at the town line noted for needed clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Wm. Wal
J. B. Odmble
Mini Wilas
General Hospital
Guelph
Robert Kerr
Alx
Mids
Kerr
Tts
Acton Fair
Fourth Line
Exquesing-Erin
Harold Smart
Mr. Smart
Chevrolet
Walter
Myo Smart
Richard Souter
Yslington
Toifteen
Souter
Cornell
Obituary Notices From Acton and Detroit Obituaries
Multiple obituaries note the deaths of Mrs Mary McDonald of Detroit and Mrs Jennie Michie of Acton Esquesing with service details, family survivors, and church affiliations. The Detroit funeral occurred at Woodmere Cemetery with rev E Aldridge officiating. Survivors include sons Harold and John Ruddick among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. P
McDonald
R. M. McDonald
Detroit
M. P. ‘McDonald
Vernor Highway
Negro preacher sermon sparks audience at evening meeting
In a local church gathering a Negro pastor delivers a fervent sermon admired by the congregation. A fragment shows a discussion on watermelons and a reaction from an elder, with a brief clash over speaking out and self defense.
Death of Creber Superintendent at Ontario Memorial Plant
The Ontastd Memorial Company Acton plant boss Creber dies at the age of fifty five after a brief illness. He came to Acton four years ago and led Creber Bros. before the Ontario Memorial Company acquired the plant. Survived by wife and children Frank Troms Kenneth and Robert Charles Stanley Mrs S Thomas of Toronto. Funeral held Wednesday as community extends sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Mighte
George Michi
Bealch Block
Rungudls Township
Georgetown Cemplery Innt
Creber
Ontastd Memorial Company
Acton
Creber J
Mr. Creher
Creher Bros
Ontario Memorial Company
Crober
West
Maki
Hus
Troms
Kenneth
Robert “Charies
Stanley
Alrs
S. Thomas
Toronto
Mir
George
William
Hert
Oliver Jarrets
Torvenn
Weinesday
Minute Boys Meet At Norval Moat Last Friday
Leonard Marsh, thankful to attend the Minute boys event at Norval Moat last Friday, describes a fall during chores at the farm of his employer Jo Weiner. A feeder strike caused injury as boys scrambled, with Lawhard slipping on stairs and sustaining minor harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Marsh
Norval Moat
Jo Weiner
Lawhard
Lee
District Old-Time Fiddlers Win at Canadian National Exhibition
Erin native C E McMillian won the gold medal in the older men division at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Arkell’s D Urzwell secured second, Vulinaford’s Worryghortl took third in another division, with several district contestants earning recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. McMillian
Erin
Toronto
E. McMillan
D. ‘Urzwell
Arkell
Worryghortl
Vulinafud
Olive Madson-Uneley
Ben
Owen
Bydmey Wall
Hamilton
Tarswell
George Haw
Proton Station
W. J. Baunders
Crawford Street
Canada
Harry’ Bhortil
Wall Innfact
Leo Amith
Frusike Omith
Hiedplivak
Auto accidents at Rockwood cause injuries and vehicle damage
A triple crash near Rockwood injured Clifford Meadows and damaged two parked vehicles after a gravel truck attempted a pass. James Keough’s truck sustained severe damage, with a wheel torn off, while motorcyclist Colin Perry narrowly avoided serious injury in a separate collision on the Guelph Toronto highway near Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Meadows
Rockwool
James Keough
Rockwood
Wghway
Earl Bond
Reena
Keough
Collin Perry
Waterloo
James Douglas
Guelph-Toronto
Guelph
Amith
Perry
Nassagaweya Tax Rates Set by Township Council
August 14 council meeting approved municipal tax rates for Nassagaweya Township including County 11 mills Township 9 mills General School 4 1 10 mills and several School Trustees rates. A bridge account was ordered to be paid into court. Remains mention the clerk The meeting adjourned to October 6. Funeral service for a local figure Rev W J Baxter of Toronto led service with pallbearers from the Lodge. Interment at St John’s Cemetery in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Counshlat
iTony Carlo
Campbell
Irving
Iba MO Michnik
Union
Most
Thev
Victoria
Toronto
W. J. Yaxter
Wlayin
Mir. Grobrr
Dodge
Lodge
Mesure
Andrew Herron
Presembk
Harry Philiias
Wai
Bells Wet Haskast
Wert Creber
St. John's Cemetery
Norway
Injuries from Automobile Crash Loom in Local Notices
A Toronto accident injured Mrs. Joseph Soper and a Sunday incident left Mrs. Raper with a broken leg and arm and rib injuries. Lawrence Curr arrived as Halton County Provincial Constable, and Oliver Carr favored Windham-like county access with good roads. County exhibits feature Duncan Campbell and other exhibitors at the C N E. A Terra Cotta wedding unites Sarah Eldred and Thomas Clarence Anderson. Funeral services for William Johnstone draw large attendance at Knox Church Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mctaughlin
Joseph Soper
Toronto
Raper
Batunday
Michaels West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bialton County
Live Stock Improvement Association
Leerso
Ragera
Sratepaee 1
Council and Athletic Association
Reptember
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Bolton
Bracebridge
Brampton
Burlington
Caledon
Copkayinte
Fnne
Fergus
Mount Forest
Orangeville Reptember
Shelbourne
Streetevilla
C. N. EF
Neighborhood News
Malyon
Scullol
Faye-Davex
Acton and District
Bank Premiuce Hoing
Bank of Montreal
Canadian Wire and, Cable Company
Vamilton
Joan Wuddick
John Ruddick
Harold Ruddick
Cobourg
John J Ruddick
Faquestar Township
New Acton
Ruddick
M. Anderson
Tienjunrin
Mery’ Audesson
Min Wo
Brudder
Dane
Prank J. Creber
Aceldenix
Gpé
Counsil
Walton
Lawrence
Curr
Cookman
Oliver Carr
Werview
Port Arthur
Windlow
Noronto
Ghortham Chasg
Duncan Campbell
Amos
Black
Moffat
Hay and
Mayflower
The
Anderson-McDonald Weddingst Union
Union Presbyterian Church
Sarah Eldred
Wand
A. McDonald
Thomas Clarence Anderson
Whamay Anderson
Ewan McDonald
Eleanor McDonald
Jessie McDonald
James L. Mcloane
Ince
Wroom
Johnstone
Wiliam John" Stone
Lakeview Farm
Een Lene
Ja. C. Stewart
Chalmers Church
J.C. Htrachan
Owen Bound
Thos. Moore
Mfr
Oilbert
Jhanition
and Miys
J.P. Staerherrson
Wi.mall
Kilebride
Jennie Dunc
Umied Laurene
Waterdown
Lire
Winter
Dundas
John Mears
Glenwood
Sherwond
Robt
Vwarniiwn
Tin Ro Jahngoe
Londons
B.A. McLean
Wille
Cheu
B. Riysael
I. J. Moore
Latswel Mire
Wan Puli
Hendy Jas
Maspess- Gere
Jowph Weir
Camp Selsville
Yloyd
Albion
Capetown
Jay
Gry
Preelins
Jones
Preelian
Robert Moore
Queiph
John Ving
Milian
Coegbum
Wyandoe
Mich
Walter Eliott
Alien
Mire
Wellington Krug
Chetle
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