Council to Urge Finish Mill Street Pavement
Acton Council met in regular session with Reeve F J McCutcheon presiding. They approved relief fund actions, reviewed finances, passed a speed by law, planned factory building repairs, and considered completing Mill Street pavement with provincial cost sharing over five years. They also discussed Fairy Lake stocking and arena tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve McCutcheon
Department of Highwaye
Acton
Fairy Lake
Toronto General Hospital
County Council
Prospect Park
Department of Highways
Force
Force Company
A. Mason
R. M. McDonald
Mill Street
McCutcheon
Halton
T A Blakelock
Hughwaite
Chapman
Ubdersta
Mest Beardman & Cound
Tax Armurs
Comnet
Acton Troop Sees Fifth King Scout Earned
Bev Arnold completed all tests for the King Scout badge and at a Scout meeting received the award. The acton troop now has five members who hold the King Scout title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Fhrst
Bev Arnold
Two Weddings of Acton Young Couples Yesterday
Mae Chisholm and Aubrey Gervais wed in Knox Manse Acton with Rev. Bennie officiating. The couple plans a Montreal honeymoon and will live on Main Street Acton after returning. Margaret MacDonald and Alexander Pusey wed in Guelph with Rev. Samuel Johnson officiating. They honeymoon in New York and will reside in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Manse
Mae
Wm. Chisholm
Aubrey Randolph Gervais
Mary Gervais
Mr. Gervais
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Margaret MacDonald
Guelph
Margaret
Peg) MacDonald
Mae MacDonald
MacDonald
Alexander Pusey
John Pusey
Samuel Johnson
Aubrey R. Gervois
New York
Mrs H P Moore Injured in Fall at Moorecroft
Mrs H P Moore suffered a fracture to a small bone near the wrist and facial lacerations after a fall in the grounds, not Moorecroft. She is recovering steadily with injuries improving though painful, and friends regret the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Moore
H. P Moore
Moorecroftt
Former Rectors to Preach at Anglican Harvest Services
Two former rectors of Acton and Rockwood will preach at the Harvest Festival next week. On Thursday at St Alban's the Rev E F Maunsell will speak, previously in charge since 1917. Friday at St John's the Rev C K E Smith will preach, who served 1915 to 1917. Dean Waterman of Hamilton is expected as chief speaker at the Harvest Supper Monday in Parish Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Rockwood
St. Alban’s
E. F. Maunsell
M.A
Beamsville
St John’s
C. K. E. Smith
Old St Mark's Church
Niagara-on-the-lake
Opening and Dedication of Memorial Chapel at Crewsons Corners
The Memorial Chapel will open Sunday at 2:30 pm Standard Time with a ceremony honoring Mrs Chas W Lambert and Roy Wansborough. The old church, over 100 years old with wings added 80 years ago, becomes a community memorial church for Creweons Corners and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewsons Corners
Chris W Lambert
Chus WoLaimbert
Ulids Meeting House
Rormans Sears
Laumibert
Prittansities
Brampton-Deoretown
Lambert
Rev Wansbrough
Toronto
Wan.orough
Chas. W. Lambert
Roy Wansborough
Creweons Corners
Halton Juniors Shine at C N E Exhibitions
Halton Juniors excel at the C N E with strong showings across Calf Club, Home Economics, Livestock Judging and demonstrations. Teams from Milton Acton Georgetown Palermo and Norval earned multiple top prizes, with Grant Heslop and group winning overall while Peel and Halton farmers also dominated Holstein and Jersey classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
C.N.E
Halton Boys
Grant Heslop
Preeman
George Breckon
Bronte
Bruce Lindsay
John Lerch
Georgetown
Peel
Lincoln
Donald Peel
Milton
Jack Hamilton
Freeman
Herbert Reid
Jack Vansicxle
Palermo
Jersey
York
Eddie Robinson
Gordon Hume
Fred Ruddell
Harold Birber
Acton
Halton Jam
Alma = Marsh
Helen McQgibbon
Marjorie McKerr
Laura Johnston
Charlotte Wilson
Reta Fisher
Betty Rivaz
Marion Humphrey
Norval
Ruth Wilson
Fisher
Henderson
Rivaz
Bob Allan
Martin Heslop
Freeman, Courth
Grant Allan
Walter Reid
Lloyd Chisholay
Jack Taylor
Ernest Davies
Uncle-Well and Tommy discuss swimming and danger
A short dialogue where Tommy asks if Uncle can swim and Uncle explains he has a hard job to keep his head above water. The exchange hints at practical difficulties and family caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Father
Era Mona Township Council Minutes Report Increase In Tax Receipts
The Era Mona township council met at the Dominion Hotel Rock Wood on Monday September 12 with no members present. Reeve D H Storey chaired. Motions approved include reporting on seizures and arrears, paying A E Wilson & Co. 145 for read insurance, accepting auditors report showing a 2700 increase in taxes over 1937, raising 1948 road expenditure from 7000 to 4000, canceling the Hydro contract with JP Beliski, purchasing 4000 feet of snow fence and 300 cedar posts, granting Fergus Fall Park 2000, and approving 1789.16 in accounts with adjournment to October 10 at 7:40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
E. Jones
J. A. Chapman
Acton
F. J. McCutcheon
Clifford
King Calcium Products
Acton Public Utilities Commission
F. Lawmason 2 Co
J. B. Mackenzie 4& Son
Hayward Construction Co
R. J. Wallice
Aquado A
Sutton
R. R. McDonald
Lebone
Jas. Laoutitt
Eramona
Dominion Hotel
Rock Wood
D. H. Storey
Messrs
Wm. J. Pinkney
D. D. Gray
A. E Wilson & Go
Mability
A. Lash
Thos EO Kelly
Kelly
Exramosa Township
JP Beliski
Pinkney and
Launeh
Roofers Supply Co
Toronto
Pinkiny and
Fergus Fall Paar
Gray and Kelly
George Robert
Messrs Kelly
Gru
Coune
Post Season Ball Games Rained Out in Acton Park
Acton hosted two late season games with Georgetown Juveniles edging Acton 12 to 9 in five innings. The second game Acton versus Preston Seniors was rained out in the ninth inning after Preston led 3 to 2. Morry Walker formerly of Preston and Don Ryder of Acton played key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hana
Acton
Georgetown
Preston
Arros
Morry Walker
Caltcher
Don Ryder
Portaider
New Land Speed Record by Cobb on Bonneville Salt Flats
The sportsman and his speed manater set a new land speed record of 350.2 mph at Bonneville Utah. The driver sits in a small enclosed cupola ahead of the front wheels in a streamlined aluminum body. No radiator. two 2,700 horsepower motors are cooled with water. Cobb's mark betters Capt. Eyston’s recent speed record by five miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonneville
Utah
Mill Street paving makes strides fast progress noted
Contractor Cornell has laid two blocks of Mill Street pave ment with non skid pavement and hopes to finish three blocks this week. Council backs the approach and plans to align the remaining street with the same material as trucks from Dundas deliver finishing coats. Traffic resumes after daily work with detours in place and next steps include leveling sidewalks to match the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell Han
Mill Street
Une Curba
Dundas
Band Bingo at Acton Raises Funds for Local Band
Groceries hardware and other items including potatoes and sugar were taken from the Acton Arena during Band Bingo last night. About two hundred attended despite poor weather. The Acton Band performed under Che No Wan as the crowd helped raise funds and received thanks from Mr CW Micon for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Anna
Che No
CW Micon
Aye
Cars Crash at Norval No One Injured
Two cars collided on the Norval Au on Monday at noon. An American car driven by Angus MacCauley of Buffalo skidded into the rear of a car driven by K C Lindsay of Georgetown. Lindsay’s vehicle rolled onto its side. the American car ended across the road. A baby in the Georgetown car was unhurt. owner Hugh Lindsay of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Au
Angus MacCauley
Buffalo
K C. Lindsay
R, R No 1
Georgetown
Lindsay
Hugh Lindsay
Halton Rural Mail Carriers Meet in Georgetown
The Halton Rural Mail Carriers met in Georgetown on the 12th to hear a report from the Whitby convention and discuss support from large organizations. Delegates toured schools theatre events and toured Globe and Mail offices in Toronto. Prize donations came from Robert Sampson Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halum Bmwich
Georgetown
Whitby
Rowe
Cuenta
Globe Duc MG
Toronto
Globe and Mall
Tts Cey
Ety
Robert Sampson Co
Exton
Dunlop Tire
Pireatone Tire
Diana Sweets
Wrigley Chewing Gum Co
Osers
B J Farrell
Bridle
Preeman
Indications Point to a Bigger Fair This Year
Acton Fair in its silver jubilee year promises expanded attractions and a strong prize list. Ted Johnson and his Olympians headline the entertainment with Audrey May and Honour Cullen, while gate events include high jumping, potato races, musical chairs, horse races, contests, a baby show, and a parade of live stock. The anniversary program traces past presidents from 1919 to 1938, signaling a long community tradition and optimistic weather for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Arema
Fred Wright
Mall
Tequesta
Abis
Ted Johnson
Audrey May
Honour Cullen
G. Chriotte
Ontario Agricultural College
R. J. Kerr
Ontario Fairs Association
George Havill
Havill
Adil
Acton Fair
Uoon
George Hynda
JE. Praren Wid
Lb Pole
Wee
Ho Lindsay
Woo
Huumpahire
OM McDonald
McLena
CG Wo Murray
G A
Dilla Wat
J. A Mann
Art McColl Saskatchewan's strongest man recalls a lean start
The article celebrates Art McColl once a 100 pound 13 year old boy noted as a town bully target. It details his home gym training and feats such as bending iron bars with his teeth and driving six inch spikes with bare hands. It mentions a public event in Acton with Tommy McClure as master of ceremonies and showcases by Acton Citizens' Band and agricultural representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art McColl
Canada
Sunnysade Wroye
Tommy McClure
Acton
P. M. Dewan
Ontario
Puzzle Week Winner Named for Poem Riddle
The note announces Enel Macules of Acton as the winner of Puzzle Poem Week and hints the solution involves two words in a single poem. It mentions Earl Vincent as the foreman at The Parr Paris Office and suggests readers study Page Five for the conundrum. Coles is noted as likely to provoke guesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoin
Enel Macules
Acton
Earl Vincent
Parr
Paris
Anaawwerk
Tao
Coles
Rockalong Institute Arranges Exhibit at Acton Fair
At a September meeting Mrs H Maude hosted about twenty members of the Rockalong Institute. They appointed committees to arrange an Acton Fair exhibit and to organize hot dinners for the Erin and Eramosa plowing match on October 6 at Mr A Shultis farm. A guest speaker, Miss Henriette, spoke on British Law and its impact on women, with a program of music and current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
Acton
H Maude
Harris
D. McNabb
H Bayne
Institute
Acton Fair
A McNabb
B . Nelson
W Pusmore
Mra W. McNabb
Mra Ho Wardlaw
Mia Mo Maude
Mias Watson
Nelon
Mins & Henrett
Georgetown
Ical Tadko
Thinka
Milan Bennett
Wis
Coming Events Announce Meetings and Concerts
Announcements list upcoming events and gatherings under the heading. Includes church supper details and other community notices.
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Gervais—Chisholm
Puzey—Macdonald
Anglican Harvest Services
Halton Juniors
C. N.E
Eramona Council
John Cab
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