Absence of Nominations at Acton Vacancy Meeting
In Acton 14 officials attend a local nomination meeting seeking a replacement for Tom Nichol. No citizens nominated anyone. discussions suggest the clerk may issue no further nominations this year and the department might allow continuation without filling the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Counedl
Wander
Gil
Tom Nichol
Gill
Jo McGeachle
T Cook
Mason
Coune
Cook
McGeechie
Department of Municipal Affairs
Acton Women’s Institute Plans for Fair Exhibits
The September meeting at Ma W Denny’s Brock Ave was led by President Mrs ROL Davidson. Members discussed Acton and Georgetown Fair exhibits including homemade candy and a nursery rhyme themed display. The group approved arrangements for a hot dinner on Fair Day and heard poems from Mrs Farr Lambert and Mrs Freda Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
Ma W Denny
Brock Ave
Rol. Davidson
Acton
Georgetown
Mra Mo MacAuley
Farr Lambert
Explain Cut Offs To Complainants
The notice describes the Temuler ceeding of the Aite Commission held on Tassdes Septemtine U2th with interruptions deemed mechanical failures. It notes attempts to keep fairness for customers during service cuts and outlines MEPC instructions to abate hot water heater use between 1 pm and 12 noon. It covers hydro power demand, proposed water works extensions on several streets, and plans for a new well building on the Hufnagel property.
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HsSbon
Wilson
MEPC
Acton
Anderson
Ans
Mill Street East
Acton Boulevard
Peel St
Queen Street
Crescent St
Fairview Ave
Department of Health
Fur Ther
Department of Municipal Affairs
Consolidated Engine and Pump Co
Hufnagel
The
Utilities Commission
Eric Hansen
Miss Rena Braida and Mrs Mahood Named Limerick Contest Winners
Miss Rena Braida, later identified as one of 50 winners from 340000 entries, found her name at a booth in an Exhibition display though prize details remained unknown. Mrs. Mahood of Rockwood also placed fourth as a fellow contest winner with prizes still unannounced.
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Rena Braida
Mahood
Limerick
New Minister Met At Choir Practice
The article notes a new minister meeting at a choir practice and being introduced to members. It mentions a reception with Betty Gilson and a wish for her happiness in her new role. The group later held a community corn roast enjoyed by all attendees.
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Chunh
Des
Mra Currey
Kenneth Aftan Geresuafeut
Thes
Mig Chom
Betty Gilson
Osesotiens
Council Postpone Naming of Street
Council postponed naming a street amid debate over road works and sewer connections. Officials discussed drainage across the tracks, trenching on Lake Avenue, curbs, crushed stone sourcing, and responsible parties for material removal at the disposal plant site.
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Agnes Sto
Mio Wes Beatty
Hasestar
Mae
Hansen
Cand
Amshola
Ayview
Canadian National
Mall St
Hinton
Lake Ave
Jones
van Gilin
Greer, Hargrave
Rosgel
Thompson
Tyler
McLeod
Sessin Miwe- Mason
Shock Injures Hydro Men In Separate Falls
Kerwin McPhail, 23, of R Ro 3, fell 30 feet after a shock while on a new power line. He suffered a broken nose, facial burns, and eye hemorrhage and was treated at Guelph General Hospital. Hubert Goodman, 20, of Nova Sestia, received 4900 volts on No 7 highway, with superficial injuries and was released after hospital care.
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Kerwin’, McPhail
R. Ro 3
Guelph General Hospital
Hydro
Hubert Goodman
Nova Sestia
Committee Sets Swimming Basin Plans For Next Summer
A meeting reviewed receipts for proposed swimming speed tests and discussed building a new basin with an estimated cost under 200 dollars. Anderson was tasked to draft specifications and gather necessary details, with final decisions postponed until fall.
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Counties
Pines
Comintern Ap
Anderson
Hansen
Shea
Owendd
Tana
Dave
Rotary hears unions and labor aims from Mr Geo Ironsides
Rotarians heard Mr Geo Ironsides discuss unions and their role for workers and public life. He argued unions seek to boost production to support adequate pensions and noted the need to realize production capacity. The talk followed introductions by Tony Tronsides and was among the largest meetings since spring with visitors from Guelph. President George Mason set an open discussion for the following week and October meetings.
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Acton
Canada
Uniohns
Geo Tronsides
Toronto
Tronsides
Canadian Congress of Labor
Ironsides
Iis
Tony Tronsides
Johnny Gay
Guelph
George Mason
Staff Pair To Visit Chicago Exposition
A pair from the Chaphie Arts Bee will travel to Chicago for the exposition. They will present an array of features and space this year, with operatives and actors from various regions contributing to the event.
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Chicago
van Chiengsea
Liege
Penceniog
Power system upgrades push toward improved local service
Improved service follows shut off as Acton undertakes a major upgrade to its power network. New transformers, switch structures, and insulators are installed at a new substation site at Queer Street and Hillcrest. Engineers report completion anticipated by month end with capacity doubling to 3900 kilowatts and full distribution restored across two substations.
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Tndhay
Ennutad
Aeston
Actus
Guelph
Hockwood
Carven
Acton
Marre
Wilson
Queer St
Hillcrest
High School Board Picks From Five Site Proposals
The North Chaltasry board considered five sites for a central high school at a special session in Speyside amid drizzle. After two ballots, three sites remained under review with the Building Committee to inspect feasibility and price, while Milton and other locations faced elimination. The board also approved a new electric stove and washer for Milton School and discussed a future sander purchase.
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North
Milter
Transportatiot
Cotter
Wally Tomers
Adeertacd
Cote Aes
Cola Boanadis
Gacanges
Artes
Andes
Spectrate Xelawn
Calle PO Ode
Acton
Georgetown
Malton
Tegi
Iwa
Speysiae
Speyude
Milton
Suggenster
Think Tine
Spesside Georgetown Road
Tewart
Silver Creek
KON Brown
Salver Creek
Department of Education
Weatinghouse Co
Town Fair Nears With Livestock Shows And Dance
The town fair opens September 22 with cattle and horse displays, prize rings, and a midway featuring rides and games. Acts include the Eight Septoriten 2 and Field Artillery, plus a nightly dance to end the event.
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Vth Field Artillery
Actan
Betes
Aeton Rand
Clara Lane 82 Passes After Illness at Acton Home
Mrs. Clara Celestia Lane aged 82 died last Sunday after a two month illness at her home 08 Agnes St Acton. She was born on the Fifth Line of Erin Township and married there in 1887. Funeral from Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home Acton with Rev Curtey officiating. Pall bearers were nephews John Sprowd Griffin Sprowl Arthur Griffin Carman Griffin Harold Griffin. Flower bearers included Mac and Calvin Sprowd Ralph Clarence Denny Smith Griffin and Jas Ritchie. Surviving brothers George Griffin and Smith Griffin both of Erin Township. Also Mrs Amanda Woodward of Hamilton and her daughter Mrs Charlie Allen of Acton.
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Clara Celestia Lane
Agnes St
Victor B. Rumley
Acton
Turaday
Cur- Tey
Lane
John Sprowd
Grifin Sprowl
Arthur Griffin
Carman Griffin
Harold Griffin
Mac
Calvin Sprowd
Ralph
Clarence Denny
Smith Griffin
Jas. Ritchie
George Griffin
Erin
Erin Township
Amanda Woodward
Hamilton
Charlie Allen
Scottish heather parcel brings luck and shared cheer
An editor receives a parcel from Scotland containing white and purple heather with a note from Alex Lees. The letter praises the anniversary edition and jokes about luck from heather and marrying a Macpherson. The group invites friends to share the gift from Scotland, noting no claim to Scotch ancestry yet affection for its people.
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Scotland
Heather
Alex. Lees
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Rotary International
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Gravenhurst
Rotary
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