Special Good Will Contest Vote Features Kicking Off
The Good Will Club contest nears close as winners receive prizes based on final standings. double votes on cash sales and current accounts apply through August 28 and subscriptions credits rise fivefold. Weekly prizes of 2.00 and 1.00 await top vote-getters next week, with standings led by Miss Kath McPhedran and Miss Jean Morrow among many contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami
Prisa
Bes
Tre Fare Parse
Freq
Tre Fare
Jack Alger
J. E. Gamble
Misa Kath
McPhedran
Jean Morrow
Mire
A. H. Bishop
Audrey Chalmers
Irene Pryor
Kay Chapman
Geo. D. McBain
Wm. Findley
Lorena Locker
Henry Artie
Violet Weaver
Dorothy Pootitt
Robi. Turner
Bliss Lois Atkinson
Eileen Tinney
Leonard Atkinson
Amiss
Margaret Sinclair
Ima Braida
peaTs
Mary Ritchie
L. Walters
Pred Anderson
Frank Romphir
Jean Chalmers
M. K. Zajac
Albert Massey
Mary Mare
Eleanor Jacqui
Anne Holmeca
Mab
Misa Florence Mitou
Scout Mothers Hold First Meeting of Season
The Bout Sathers' Auxiliary hosted the season opener at Mrs H Vincent's home. Members gathered to discuss plans, activities, and upcoming events for the scouting auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bout Sathers' Auxiliary
Abel
Mra
Acton Public Utilities Commission Receives Praise
Acton officials hosted Hydro auditors who complimented the Acton office for its well kept books. The meeting approved payments to Bell Telephone Co. and several suppliers, including Symon Hardware and Canadian Brass Co., and noted power costs for the spring. The commission also set September 30 as the closing date for the Range Campaign and planned to study bonds for surplus investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Reeve McCul
Eheon
Herr
Hannen
Hydro Department
Bell Telephone Co
Symon Hardware
W. R. Lashbrook
Alfred Bauer
Bangamo Company, Ltd
Canadian General Electrico
O.N.R
Hydro
Acton
Acton Defeats Toronto in Tennis Despite Rain Halt
North Toronto Tennis Club visited Acton for a mixed program of men’s doubles ladies doubles and mixed doubles totaling seven Acton wins to Toronto six The evening concluded with a social hour and refreshments at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
North Toronto Tennis Club
B. Hinton
A. Battye
Dobson
H. Halley
N. Lamport
Pete" Reid
M. Reid
J. Jones
H. Mooney
H. Ostrander
M. Dobson
To Winner
E. Walker
L. West
Toron
Maxea I Cowie
J. Colen
FL Kelly
H. Campbell
Missea E. Bailey
P Dodds
E. Reckman
Q Davie
M. Young
Dr Cullen
O. Thake
H. Tough
L. Weat
Pete” Reid
B .Hinton
BE. Walker
N Lamport
Ho Campbell
J Jones
F Kelly
M Reid
A Carpenter
Acton Personal News Highlights Numerous Weekend Visits
Local residents share visits and engagements across Ontario and Michigan. Miss Annie Gibbons of Hamilton visits Acton friends, while Miss Marion Anderson of Nitssagawega attends events with Elndra Rudd of Guelph. Engagments announced include Elsie Louisa Freeman and Arnold Skeoch of Toronto, Marion May Brannigan and Franklin Herbert, Anna Vera Gray and Wilbur Patterson, plus Berniece Isabell Bracken and George Robinson with autumn weddings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Freeman Hah
Elsie Louisa
Arnold R. Skeoch
Toronto
To Skeoch
Fergus
Wm. T. Brannigan
Ter
Marion May
Franklin Heribert
Prudence Cook
Rae Cook
Acton
Alex. Gray
Hillsburg
Ontario
Anna Vera
Wilbur Clarence Patterson
Robin Patterson
Rockwood
Marr S
W. R. Bracken
Berniece Isabell
George
Stanley) Robinson
Robinson
George Robinson
Nassagaweya
Halton School Fairs Postponed Indefinitely
Announcement by J Whiglock Halton Agricultural Representative says Halton Rural School Fairs are indefinitely postponed following MOH guidance. No definite rescheduling information given and cancellation possible for 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. £. Whiglock
Halton
Halton Rural School
Paira
Whitelock
MOH
Rockalong Institute September Meeting Held at Mrs Maude Home
The Rockalong Institute met at Mrs H Maude's home with President Mrs D McNabb in charge and strong member turnout. Discussions revolved around health and child welfare, with talks on milk and infantile paralysis, followed by a sing set and a vote of thanks to Miss Currie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
H. Maude
D. McNabb
Bayne
Black
B Neban Milas A. Currie
Mra_N. Vett
Plano
Pasmore
Tone
Laura Tone
Mra Plank
Miss Currie
Mr .Vett
Institute
Rockalong Instute
Dublin Institute
Bloomsbury ‘School
Acton Fair memories from Arlof Dills and friends
Arlof Dills recalls Acton Fair history and local happenings from years past. He notes circus nights, large carrots, the Jersey cow show, and a 24 year tradition. Dills invites old friends to the upcoming fair registration tent near the Park entrance and signs as Dills or George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dills
Cy Kennedy
Acton Fair
Arlof
George
Women's Missionary Society Holds Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society occurred last Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. Colonel Steven Maranall of the Salvation Army assisted at the morning service with Rev. C. Jolliffe leading the evening service. Mrs McGee of Brampton, District Vice-President, was the guest and addressed the gathering. John Lane and family of Dundalk visited friends here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Steven Maranall
Salvation Army
United Church
C. Jolliffe
McGee
Brampton
Ww. M. 8
John’ Lane
Dunsdalk
Wedding Bells Across Town in September Solace
A series of autumn weddings unfold in London Acton Toronto and Glasgow tied to families: Winifred Taylor and Frederick Comber wed at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Manse with Miss Myrtle Comber as bridesmaid. Anna Elizabeth Bonathan mends vows with Jn. Simpson Whetheraton in St Georges Anglican Church Georgetown Toronto. Eva Ellen Taylor weds Aldon Carlisle Patterson at home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sinclair with a reception at Hunter's Inn and trip to Niagara and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Arlene
Jas. N. Taylor
London
Acton
Frederick Roy Comber
BR W. Comber
A. M. Currie
Hamilton Road Presbyterian Manse
St. George's Anglican Church
Georgetown
Anna Elizabeth
F. C. Bonathan
Jessie McKay
William Mollington
Toronto
Motor
Niagara
New York
Mra
Whetherston
Gilbert Sinclair
Eva Ellen
Alldon Carlisle Patterson
D. GD. Davidson
D. D. Davidson
Stuart Smith
Misa
Margaret Jane Smith
Elliott Patterson
Hunter's Inn
United Church Women Discuss Missionary Theme
The September meeting of the Women's Missionary Society at the United Church was hosted by Mrs. Joe Sealle. President Mrs. Mowat led devotions with assistants Mrs. Alex McDonald and Mrs. Murrow. Papers on The Unchanging Christ were presented and prayers offered. Rev. Forbes of Weston to speak Sunday. A varied program on The Church Everywhere included sections on Major Problem, Sectional Rallies, Mission Band, Baby Hand, Temperance, and Bup bly. Mrs. Black and Miss Marion Leakie sang solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
Joe Sealle
Mowat
Alex. McDonald
Murrow
Christ
Mra. Thetford
Mra Atkins
Emery
Mrs Nelson
Temperance
A. T. Brown
Bupbly
Mra. McTavish
Black
Marion Leakie
Mya. Leslie
Clerk's Appointment Deferred in Acton Council Meeting
Acton council discussed postponing the clerk and treasurer appointment with seven applicants. A new cement bridge top for Brock Street was approved for $265 with immediate completion and guaranteed work. The arena committee reorganization and arena concessions were debated, with tenders for booths and tax and property refund discussions ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Wdo
Mesars. Beardmore Go
Main Street
Vimy Street
Council
Geo. E. Elliott
A. Restivo
Thetford
Edward Ryder
John Wood
Kenneth M. Langdon
Anson M. Smith
Chas
FP. Leatherland
George G. Emery
T. A. Blakelock
Mill Street
Department of Highways
Pioneers’ Cemetery
Puzzle Poem winner named for Tyr Acton Faex Paras editor
The answer to last week's Puzzle Poem is Henry Phillip Moore, longtime editor of Tyr Acton Faex Paras. The first correct entry came from Mr. Lorne Walters of Acton, who receives the award this week. The Puzzle Poem appears on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Phillip Moore
Tyr Acton Faex
Lorne Walters
Acton
Funeral of the late John Gibson
At the funeral of the late John Gibson the pallbearers were Alex McDonald William McPadden Gene Braids L O Johnston John Kennedy John Prentius Plower-bearers were Fred Ball William Dawkina Smith Joe Massey Bernard Sagask Alex Orr HH Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Messrs
Alex, McDonald
Wm. McPadden
Gene Braids
L. O. Johnston
John Kennedy
John Prentius
Fred Ball
Wm. Dawkina
Smith
Joe Massey
Bernard Sagask
Alex, Orr
HH. Vincent
Local Visitors and Residents Travel to Niagara Falls
Crewsons Corner notes John McCaw of Niagara Falls visiting sister Mrs. George Graham. Week end visitors included Miss Jean Bird and Mr A Anderson of Toronto. Douglas McDonald returned from summer north trip. OC visitors last week included Mrs John Dennis, Mr Joh Bennett, Mrs J Smith, Mrs George Graham, Mr and Mrs John Aintrie. Mrs L Cornell visited Toronto with Mr and Mrs H Shawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCaw
Niagara Falls
George Graham
Jean Bird
A. Anderson
Toronto
Douglas McDonald
N.eb
John Dennis
Joh Bennett
J. Smith
Johm “Aintrie
Weddings and visits mark week in Guelph area
Eden Mills and Mr and Mrs John Marshall attended the Finlay Rudd wedding at Guelph in the Hill Church. Dr W G Stevenson and family hosted Cobden visitors and others called at Gilbertson home. Dr Gordon Stevenson remains ill in Toronto General Hospital. Ted Barden recovers from a fractured skull at Guelph General Hospital. Annie Land returns to OAC. Gordon Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson visit Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Finlay-Rudd
Guelph
Ye Hill
W. G. Stevenson
Gladya
Norma
Cobden
Ontario
Gilbertson
Fred Croft
Kitchener
Robert Croft
Toronto
W. Croft
Misa Annie Land
O.A.C
Gordon Stevenson
Toronto General Hospital
Ted Barden
Guelph General Hospital
Wm. Gilbertson
Ospring Township School Pair Postponed on Medical Advice
The Township School Pair slated for Friday at the local school is postponed following advice from the Medical Health Officer as a precaution against paralysis. Community gatherings include a ten cent tea at the church basement and Women’s Institute square dance practice for a later Historical Research Society event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Florence Cook
Guelph
Willard Peavey
Jamil
Niagara Falls
John Akite
Geo, Rennick
Marion
Milton
David Stewart
D. G. Robertson
Kenneth
D. Jackson
Norman Jackson
Aid
Women’s Institute
College
M. Cooke
M. Standiah
Bumer Mmar
Thos. Henderson
Pauley Block
Brandiah
Public Meeting Announcements For Liberal Progressives
Sincere attendees are invited to public meetings amid wartime anxiety. On Sunday September 19 at 12 noon Judge Rutherford speaks on WOR. The Halton Liberal-Progressive Association schedules a Brookville Hall meeting Monday September 27 at 8 00 pm with Walter E. Shean and local MPPs addressing. A Liberal-Progressives gathering follows Tuesday September 28 in Acton Town Flat at 8 00 pm with speakers Haydon, Moore Miller, and Hughes Cleaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Halton Liberal-Progressive Aesolution
Brookville Hall
Walter E. Shean
Toronto
T. A. Blakelock
Hughes Cleaver
Liberal-Progressives
Acton Town Flat
Haydon
K.C
Moore Miller
K.C. Guelph
T. A. Blaxelock
Mpp
M.P
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Office
Range Campaign
Canadian Brass Co
A. Lamport
A. Carpenter
J. Donaldson
Dr. Cullen
A. Munro
J. Roas
J. Brydon
Q. Wingate
Q. Herring
J. Hurat
J. McGeadhle
Annie Gibbons
Hamilton
Ed Acton
Mera
W. Lane
M. ¥. Moore
Lorne Howitt
Stratford
Wm.Cochrane
Windsor
J. H. Smith
L. Poole
Ridgway
Holmes
Guelph Hospital
Menars
Ben Moffaly
Dobbie
Narnia
Joe
Ryase
McDonald
Niagara Pulls
Buffalo
Marion Anderson
Nitssagawega
Elndra Rudd
Peter Greenwood
Attle Barbara Joan
Questa
Wm. MacKenele
Milas Nora MacKenele
Clark
Ross Burt
Lloyd Masales
Owen
Huggins
New Liskeard
W. J. Anderson
Regina
Sask
R. M. McDonald
John Farmer
Chicago
Mr. Farmer
Rockwood Institute
Riverside Institute
Limehouse
Robi. Lane
Magara Falls
EF. Marshall
Mrs Huggins
Erin
Comber—Taylor
Bonathan
Patterson—Sinclair
A. Mason
Thos. Gibbons
B. Jones
Regves F. J. McCutcheon
Norman Scarrow
Fair Board
Hockey Executive
James Robertson
Corporation of
Y.m.cla
Georgetown Lumber Co
Allan Q
Iilc
Public Utilities Commission
Town Hall
Crewsons
Eden Mills
Ospring
Churchill
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