Acton District News Reports Field Day And Roads Update
Acton District notes outline High and Public School Field Day scheduled for September 24 with event program in preparation. A fire near Goderloh destroyed Mr. George Hall’s barn and crops. entry notes Hall’s horses ready for field work and a breakfast fire scene. The Peel County No 7 highway bridge project nears completion and links Brampton to Acton. Council social at Dwyer’s Hotel in Wigzsburg included awards to Mrs. Dwyer and remarks by local officials. A Brampton band member, James Algie, wins a national exhibition medal for a brass solo, praised for supporting Acton audiences. Enduring editorial from Collingwood Bulletin comments on local weekly press evolution and community voice. Local incidents include a speeding incident near Queen Street and CO N Railway, a motorist fined. a separate express wagon mishap injures no one but prompts safety reminders for road crossing by children.
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James “Algie
Algie
Amos Mason
Acton
Reave
Mazon
Wiicrutsberg
Birthday Reception Honors Major Lachlan Grant in Georgetown
A social event at Knox Church Georgetown marked Major Lachlan Grant’s eighty fifth Kingsday. The celebration featured speeches from civic and church leaders, a tea service, and a birthday cake as residents praised his long service in municipal boards and church activities. The Georgetown band performed and attendees from multiple faiths joined in the tribute.
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Knox Church
Georgetown
Lachlan Grant
Grant
Acton
Elflzan
Bunday Bchool
Board of Education
Milton Rifles
Amin
Churely
Bomerville
Devereaux
Thea
M. Mac Donald
Norval
Bonnie Bootland
Mr. Kirk
Irls Moore
Pati
Major Grant
L. F. Greenwood
W. Me
Credit Lodge
A. F
W. Miro. Grint
Mr. Prick
J. M. Moore
Werald
Nev
Rumley
Caorgetown
Lfe
Ware
At. Qvorne
Anagllean Church
Bent Winhes
Happijens
Mr. Mackinnon
Narval
Reeve Donald McIntyre
Major
Acton Fall Fair Preparations Highlight Park Upgrades
The Acton Fall Fair organizers announce major improvements at the Park including a completed arena for exhibits and a new stock shed. The grandstand booths were removed to the northwest, grounds are trimmed by a power mower, and acts run Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon with a Lieutenant Governor attending Wednesday at 1.45 p.m.
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Orvetion
Pubaday
Viitlora
Acton
Ontario
Huut
Fai
Prdén
Acton Pall
Norman Brown Captures Robbers After Hyroe Gate Burglary
In Strathroy area a bakery owner, Norman Brown of Acton, chased and captured two burglars during a Wednesday night raid on an Hyrhgate store. A third suspect fled with a car, while officers and citizens recovered stolen merchandise and prepared warrants. The incident involved a confrontation with a crowd and a courtroom judge referenced in dialogue.
Rules for Public Utilities Accounts Enacted by Board
The board discussed and approved rules for collecting public utility accounts. Reeve Maron and Chairman Kerr were present as the secretary drafted notices to patrons about meter readings and enforcement. The Ontario Commission outlined steps for consultations with Mocardmore Lenathorn Ltd and the secretary was told to inform the company and advise referrals of this matter. The superintendent was instructed to dispose of excess copper on hand as seen fit.
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Reeve Maron
Kerr
Seerabury
Wood
Ontario Conminsion
de Talic
Heardmore Leathers
Johnstrat
Yao Dena
Wydro
Ontario Commission
Pkaw
Mocardmore Lenathorn Ltd
Wan
Tragic Fatal Shooting Accident Stuns Community
J Campbell Clark, manager at Hank of Montreal in Strathroy, died after a pistol discharged while he pulled a gun through a fence during a short hunting trip near Fairy Lake. The coroner ruled an accidental death. He leaves a wife Nellie Rodner, a two year old daughter Donna, his mother Mrs W J Gould, and many relatives. Funeral held at Fairview cemetery with local pallbearers.
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Clark
Hank’ of Montreal Ab Strathroy
Donna
Oesaomuly
Fairy Lake
James Smith
Ama
John Brown
G. A. Smith
Gould Fend
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Brown and Smith
Chirk
Cormer
J. A. McNiven
Nelson
Tie
Acton i
Gillman Clark
Mra
W. J
Goul
Wallaceburg
Menford
Wain
Chatsworth
Strathroy
Bank of Montreal
Nellie Rodner
An Wells
Mra. Gould
Hicklater
Ruby Clark
Voronto
Ant
Mayd Clark
Glenmiller
Alberta
Presbyterian Church
Lions’ Club
Nivelork Lodge
AL. A
My. FA. McLean
Chavey
C. Shorey
Acton
Bmythe
Pankhnam
Bleathroy
Arthur Hender‘Konwand Mc Stewart
Yoronte
Ontario magistrates convention opens in Brantford
The Ontario Magistrates Association meets in Brantford with a strong programme. Speakers include Mayor Nockett J P Digkell Registrar of Permits Henry A Murbridge and Hon W W Price among others. Brantford showcases hospitality with a reception and motor tour for delegates and their ladies.
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Magtipihees Association of
Ontario
Brantford
Aga
Mayor Nockett
Maritford
J.P. Digkell
Wehwig Trafric
Henry A. Murbridge
Arnold
Chathamy
Price
A. Ward
J. A. Miliinirate
Newmanville
Justice Youlgins
Suprane Court of
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Mantfor
Col
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Th. A
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Sarnia
Thoen
Wu Guthrie
Atlee
Ottawa
Emerson
Coatsworth
Our Town
Moore
Tie Manberd
Aregold
Payne School Enrolment and Local Racing Notes
The Payne school hosts about 300 scholars across churches and reports high school enrollment higher than in recent years. Eighty eight pupils attend the forms this year. Horse racing at the Canadian National meet includes D. H. Linday’s horse Grandan winning a heat and Lenora Olody setting a track record. Provincial contests announce county prize winners with Halton in the field, while local students earn honours in separate public and graded schools. Rev Dr Thomson and Mrs Thomson travel from Scotland to Toronto then Montreal, visiting Acton and Burlington before returning to old country duties.
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D. H. Lindagy
Grattan
Lenora Ollody
Baron Grattan
Ommno
Scotland
Thomson
Toronto
Montreal
Duchess of York
Old Land
Bloor BL
Trinity Uniteu
Canada
Acton
Mears
Mann
Esquesing Council Adopts Regular Session Accounts
Esquesing Council met Monday and approved paying listed accounts including A J Evans 21.00 K C Lindsay 4.00 Mountain Sanatorium Edith Pryde 40.60 J Banford Board of Health 8.56 Y M Yannett 2.20 Jane Airdrie 36.00 Wellington Gardiner 16.00 John McDonald 0.00 Bell Telephone 4.45 J M Moore printing 7.00 Guelph General Hospital 7.00 T Lodwina 7.** Road Superintendent total 4 620.44. Carried. Adjourned to October 13 at 1.30 p.m.
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Exquesing
Old Cemetery Viewed and Trustees to Be Appointed
Informal council meeting appoints Reeve Mason as the corporation liaison for the Murray will beneficiaries. Delegation agrees on lawyers in Toronto to defend estate interests. Work on the old cemetery near the park provokes dispute as fence removal and debris clearing draw protests from relatives. A meeting of relatives is planned to appoint trustees with power to veto the property transfer to presentable condition. Women’s Institute to serve dinner at their fair booth.
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Reeve Mason
Into
A. J. Murray
Toronto
Corporation
Darks
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