Various Local News Items From Acton and Surroundings
Attic fire at Thomas Bainbridge home in Erin was checked by Erin Fire Brigade and residents. Mergus Pair draws interest for Saturday in Wellington County events. grand car giveaway proceeds from Stouffville with Lloyd Miller winning a Ford. A wedding at the bride’s parents home in Chessey joined Jessie Isabel Young and Alexander Rayden Keith with Rev. F McAvoy officiating. couple to reside in Acton after a motor trip. Forty Hours Devotions at St Joseph’s Church Acton schedule announced. Women’s Institute held a meeting with reports on the Milton Musical Festival and amateur photography. Canada’s 1932 silver production detailed with values. cobalt and other metals noted. mining context provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Town
Jessie Isabel
Andrew Young
Chessey
Alexander Rayden Keith
Acton
David Keith
Chesley
F. McAvoy
Dorothy Mackensie
Mrs
Keith
Women’s Institute
Scragg
Telegram
God Save the King
Mining Metallurgical Branch
Government Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Belgian Congo
Great Bear Lake
Northwest Territories
Oliver
British Columbia
Territory
Esquesing Council Adopts By laws and Budget Proposals
Esquesing Township Council met in adjourned session with Deputy Reeve W G Appelbe and Councillors present. They approved accounts and road funds totaling 2 378.75, introduced by laws to alter school section boundaries and distribute railway bonus fund interest, and set 1933 rates including county 16.3 mills and township 6 mills. The meeting adjourned to Tuesday October 10 at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
W. G. Appelbe
L. L. Mullin
N. A. Robinson
G.W. Murray
Reeve
George Currie
N.A. Robinson
W. G. Anpelbe
Ga. W. Murray
G. W. Murray
W. G. Appelle
W. G.appelbe
Glenwilliams
Beardmore Crescent
ABE
Acton Council Reinvests Soldiers Memorial Fund in Hydro Bond
Acton officials report funds for the Soldiers Memorial Plot are reinvested in a Hydro debenture guaranteed by the Province. The council discusses Scarrow’s sidewalk injury claim, Restivo’s transient trader fee, and a bankrupt stock sale fee, with insurance and legal rulings pending. A $35.91 interest cheque from Halton County is noted for arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. P. Scarrow
E. Jones
J. ‘W.mcmillan
A. Restivo
Restivo
Orrie Lamb
Halton
E H. Jordan
Alex. McIsaac
H. L. McDonald
Acton Public Utilities Commission
R. J. McPherson
H. N. Farmer
Acton Public Utilities Commis
Acton Public Utilities ‘Commission
Assensor
Murray Memorial
Dundas
Farmer Kicked by Horse Found Unconscious at Farm
Arnet Jackson an Eramosa Township farmer was found unconscious in his stable on Tuesday noon after being kicked by a show horse he owns. He was taken to Guelph General Hospital with severe cuts and head injuries. the incident occurred while he was grooming the animal brought back from the Canadian National Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnet Jackson
Eramosa Township
Guelph General Hospital
Jackson
Hartiston
Guelph
Rockwood
Thomas Hewson
Norval
Iff
Byrnel Pridham
Harriston
Hewson
Mrs Worthmore Seeks Help for Son with St Vitus Dance
The Evening Meal Digester prints a humorous exchange where Mrs Worthmore complains her boy has St Vitus dance and a boarder suggests a conductor's baton to have him lead a jazzy orchestra, highlighting a witty domestic moment.
Captured Men Believed to Be Copper Wire Thieves
Chief McPherson and Constable Noakes captured two alleged copper wire thieves from the old radial line. Joe Hall and Fred Warren were jailed after about 1,500 feet of copper wire and a hidden truck were recovered. Aluminum wire totaling 1,500 feet had also been removed but not taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Noakes
Joe Hall
Fred Warren
Hamilton
Alex Mochrie
Hall
Warren
Milton
Eramosa Council Adopts Relief Officer Change and 1933 Tax By-law
The Eramosa council amended By-law No. 133 to name John Henderson as Relief Officer replacing R P McWilliams who resigned. It approved two appeals, kept total assessment the same after adjustments, and planned public works to relieve the winter. Tax collection by by-law 1932 remains unchanged with penalties through January 31, 1934. Accounts of 430.17 were approved and council scheduled October 9 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Town Hall
Rockwood
Reeve McLean
Albert Lush
J. A. Stewart
D. H. Storey
Messrs
Lush
Storey
John Henderson
R. P. McWilliams
Clé
McWilliams
Stewart and Storey
Gypsum,Lime & Alabastine Ltd
Court of Revision
Court House
Guelph
No. 7
Hindley
Acton Bowlers Enter Mixed Tournament at Georgetown Club
Twenty one Acton players enjoyed a mixed tournament at the Georgetown Club with local prizes going to Mrs. W. J. McDonald Miss M. Garvin and Mr. Thos Bailey. A Scotch Double Tournament is planned for September 16 with three games of fifteen ends and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
W. J. McDonald
M. Garvin
Thos. Bailey
Acton District News Highlights Local Events And Weddings
Sunday services with Rev. T H Krighton and an Anniversary Concert set. Five cases of beer seized at Main Street. police in custody as court action looms. High School Literary Society officers announced. Four schools form Athletic League with possible Acton field day. Mary Gibbens shower presented by St Josephs Dramatic Club. Acton Pioneer Cemetery pergola work advances for Fair Day visitors. Pretty wedding at St Albans Church in Acton unites Alice Louisa Tuck and Ernest McTaggart Packer. Acton Citizens Band returns to Georgetown Park with a varied program and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Guelph
McPherson
High School Literary Society
Mr. Gifford
Hugh Fraser
Marjorie Near
Dorothy Coxe
Howard Norton
Margaret Arnold
Alma Braids
Hector Lambert
Fergus
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Mary
Acton Pioneers
Acton Park
Free Press
St. Alban’s Church
Alice Louisa
William C. Tuck
Nassagaweya
Ernest McTaggart Packer
Co. Packer
Esquesing
P. A. Sawyer
L. Th
Mrs. Packer
Bequesing ‘Township
Georgetown Park
Flanders
Golden Gate
Watts
Jg Glory
Lottie Mason
Gelection
Chas. W. Landsborough
Billy Sunday
Hyna
Canada
Acton Sweeps Doubleheader in Park Nightcap Ends In Tie
Acton played two games at Acton Park on Saturday. They tied Guelph 5–5 after a strong first inning and defeated Fergus 8–5. Chalmers and Woods led pitching for Guelph and Acton, while Forrester Tyler and McGilvray provided key hits. Fergus game featured a late seventh inning walk with bases loaded sealing the win for Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Acton
Guelph
Fergus
Chalmers
Guelsh
Martining
Forrester
McGilvray
Kendrick
Woodsbroughs
Royal City
Guelph Boys
Cripps
Matt
Tyler
Woods
iActon
Actua
Manning
Homesters
Thistle
Filmore
Kelly
Fin
Terry
Abrhpore
Berscht
Haddow
Oil
Jones
o_o
MacGilvray
Husson
AE Holloway
Ainslie
Savevesencernees
Fred Waterhouse
Eebeoeensecconeas
Harvest Festival Services at St Alban's Church
Harvest festival services will be held at St Alban's Church starting eight o'clock with Rev W G O Thompson of St George's Georgetown as speaker. Services continue Sunday at 11.00 am and 7.00 pm with Toronto Church Orchestra visiting Acton to lead music and the Women's Missionary Society in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Krighton
St. Alban’s Church
W. G. O. Thompson
St George’s Church
Georgetown
United Church
Danforth United Church
Toronto
Women’s Missionary Society
Nassagaweya Council Rejects School Use of Chamber
A Nassagaweya Township council meeting discussed a request by ratepayers to use the Council Chamber for a Fifth Form class under the School Act. The resolution, passed unanimously, cites unsuitable lighting and heating, disruption to township records stored in the chamber, and potential hindrance to council sessions and public gatherings. The decision notes likely condemnation by Educational Department officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya 'Council
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Erin
Thomas Bainbridge
Fergus Fair
Mergus
Wellington County
Lloyd Miller
Bank of Montreal
Stouffville
Keith-Young
St. Joseph's Church
Father McHugh
Freeston
Ontario
J. A. O'Brien
Father O’brien
Bell Telephone
Municipal World
E. Stevenson
Rinaldo Sickness
Jenkins & Hardy
Ey Ganze
J. G. Farlow
G. Rinaldo
Good
L. Sarafine
W. E. Gallagher
M. McLaughlin
J. Hilson
D. T. Galloway
Gallagher
Hilson
McLaughlin Walter Nelson
A.R
K. c. ‘Lindsay
Russell
Wilson
Eramosa Council
News of
Churchill
Mary Gibbens
Jockey Club
Harvest Festival Services
Earl Bond
Beamsville
Julke
Mount Osborne
Department of Trade and Commerce
Dominion
Russia
United States
China
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