People to Vote on Forming of Cemetery Board Acton
Acton residents consider forming a cemetery board and arranging perpetual care for Fairview Cemetery. Water mains extensions to Main Street toward the corporation limits are planned. Council met Monday night with Councillors Thetford Morrison Swanson and Dr Nelson present, with W Mason presiding as chair. The Finances Committee urged the nineteenth report with its recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Fairview
Thetford
Morrison
Twanson
Dr. Nelson
Woove Mason
Acton Council Considers Cemetery Board and Water Extension
The Acton council discusses cemetery matters including perpetual care, deeds, and the proposing cemetery board. A water works extension to Math Street is requested by residents north of the railway, with plans to follow standard local improvement procedures.
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Leller
Georgetown Lamiber Co
Acton
Ducide
Farmer
Bharpe
Bharpa
Hia
Starkman
Wight
Church Street
Nelson
McPherson
Church
Frederick Streets
Vianson
AL IL Sharpe
Fairview Cemetery
Sharpe
Nhen
Math Street
Ula
Wright
Vocaldanta
Children's Aid Society June Ward Day Notes
Fragments recount the June ward events of the Children's Aid Society of Pola and Hallow. Applications for children, ward days, investigations, and interviews are noted alongside incidents of property loss and social events. Several local families and community activities appear with names and places printed in this era.
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Tnd
Rip
Oat the Childrén's Aid
Society of Pola
Hallow
Jily
Adwart
Boa
Longtime resident Major Yarkinson of Erimnods district dies
Obituary notes Major George Yarkinson aged well into his nineties, a veteran of the Great War who served as quartermaster and later retired from farming near Acton. The piece also recalls the Lynd family tragedies with Joseph Lynd’s injury death and Elizabeth Lynd’s passing, and pays respect to Miss Lyitt, Knox Presbyterian Acton, and Mra. Gamble of Acton, detailing funeral rites, survivors, and church ties.
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Majon Yarkinson
George
Parkinson
Yarkinson
Inramou
Wellington
Idag
Agin
Hhovele
Mijor Barkhwon
Mish Hlizarhth Lynd
William Lynd
Joseph Lynd
W. D. Smith
Peter Murray
Miluy Miyabeth Lynd
Niagara Palla
Mibu Kynd
Vinik
Niagara Kalla
Burtglo
Br. i Mary’s
W. D._ Smith
Peter
Murray
Acton
William
Oshawa
J. R. Lalshmian and
Alex. McDonald
Acton Welcomes Lieutenant Governor Opening Vite
The visit of the Lieutenant Governor to Acton included the presentation of cups and medals from the Governor General's Body Guard and Minatavuge Tforsa for competitions at the fair. The Vicentenant Governor arrived with Mr Alfred Heardmore and Col. A. O.T.sT Heardmore from Toronto, traveling by motor around 1 pm.
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Acton
Tou
Wis Vonor
Alfred Heardmore
Col
A. O.t.st Heardmore
Toronto
Acton Harvest Festival Services and Local Events
Acton and District Harvest Festival Services begin at St. Alban's Church on Thursday at 0.00 p m Reverend H Clarke of Toronto leads with services continuing Sunday September 1 at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m All welcome Anniversary sermons at Nurgessville CG L Pool J D will preach honoring Rev Mr Poole’s first charge People express goodwill Rev J W Mitchell will lead United Church services in Acton Bay 1 1D officiating Child accident on M N Street a young boy nearly ran over by a truck then hit a car and given home care by a cautious driver Mayor Robson of Guelph delivers brief greeting to Acton Wall Fair praising municipal cooperation and Acton’s standing among provincial fairs.
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Lemhyd
Guelph
Guylph
Parage
Dater I
Womewood
Iit Indy
Rockwood
Rockwool
Acton
Wlnoy
Thomas Gamblie
Gamble
Frank Gamble
Willow Street
Win
William = Garry
Winner
Sher Aliter
Thomas Gamble
Lely
Herbert
Kwon
Wilton Tated
Windsor
Te. Co. Baking
United Church
Mr. Poole
Tov
Fairview
Harvest Ventival
Harvest
Tivel
St. Alban's
H. Clarke
Toronto
Gervices
Nurgessville
L. Pool J. D
J. Wlwood Mitchell
BAY
Knoskal
Motors
Hunter Chisholm
Mra
Wm. Ochisholm
Bower Avenue
Nat
Tndurods
Mayor Robson
Mayoe Robson
Cuelphs Browght
Royal City
Acton Wall Fair
Batweeny Municipalitiea
Falr
Mantala
Red-Hooded Boy’s Application Turns to Gun Threat
A manager recalls a startling attempt by a red hooded boy to take a job. After the boy asks about work, he is sent on an errand and storms back to demand a message. When blocked at the front door, he draws a gun, prompting questions about safety and motives.
Various Interesting Items of News
Frederick Watt, elected president at the Ontario Magistrates convention in Wrant ford, with reports on law and policy. Ayrshire cattle purchases by Trafalgar farmer Jarvia, time changes causing churchgoers to note clock shifts, a car fire near Oakville, Milton house destruction, and Halifax Weekly Newspaper Association officers chosen. Two thieves captured after a high speed chase on Guelph Hamilton highways, with pursuit ending in a swamp and arrest near Puslinch Station.
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Brederick Watt
Ontario
Wrantford
Frederick Watt
Leta B
Guelph
HW. TP Moore
Aclon
Qnemberns
Ottawa
Otlloory Elealad
Halifax
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Guelph-Hamiltony
Fantinech Bush
Jame Culp
Breuligny
Jore Walker
Frank
Culp
Aps
Fnally
Wo Hermit
Puslinch Staton
Doniating
Rookwood
Acton Fair of 1930 Sets New Right Records in Every Way
Acton Fair 1930 breaks records with bigger crowds and new displays as Lt Gov W D Ross attends. Mayor Beverly Robson of Guelph and dignitaries praise Acton’s rural fair. arena show, polo, wrestling, races, and extensive exhibits draw about 1,600 spectators. The event features crafts, dairy, flowers, and livestock, with notable performances by the Acton Citizens' Band and local exhibitors.
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Acton
Ontario
Beverly Roheon
Guelph
Acton Fair
Kennedy
R. J. Kerr
Acton -Fair
Quibtie
Entelen
Jane
Dha
James Symon
Johnstone & Rumiley
W. D. Walbot
G. W. Kelly
Miona
Spectatom
Squirrel
O.A. O
Inva Brief Addres
Yeardmore ,Co
G. ‘I. Neartyiore
J. McIntyne
Minn
Rth
Toot
Bob Anderson
Howard Norton
Col. Paynton
Toronto
Alde
James Algine
Solo
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Ilness
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WG. Mackintosh
Plotou, Navacalla
Tamale Soak Ee
WK. Gardiner
Park Algia J. Vol
Seaowilleas Esc Esepeeven A. YL
Lantz
Gravel
Yeenal
Ruth
Arennalte
Bell ‘Yoleéphons Co
Nerviei
el Pletou
Tenia
Aluter
Aanasouey
Reptember 11
Othtor
Mackintosh
Stev
Mickintosh
Cildoren's Aid Society
Chidren Browht
Wardad
Olkiren
Dlo
Warday
Honrs
Mall
Koster
Atanlop- Bork
Erin
Danos
Atip
Sean
Willowdale
Harn
Caledon
Ymirv
David McMullen
Ibeth Mie
Carledon
Caledon Cant
Yarayy
Robson
John Robson
Riverside Park
A. OC. Ti
Grand Valley
Ahortiland
Georgetown
J Wogart
Jutu
OSS
Acton and District
England
Taw
Trafalgar Farm
Jarvia
Trafalgar
Jarvis
Locil Agricutural
James Yaurle & Sons
Agincourt
Helfer
Towis
Loum
Oakville
Bir Jasopn Winavelle
Tilfato
John Melvinon
Augusta Avenue
Torontes
Hamilton
Mighway
Whitaker
Milton Heights
Milton
William Thompson
David Wilson
Thompson
Dirat
Acton Fpatr
Acton Air
Acton Olfivann
Nuecer
Jno
Markham
W. D. Ross
Praaident Fennedy
Acton Falr
Hylinton Tomtoroto Tuam 'Pst
Toronto Garrison Polo Club
Heardmore
Yonor
Wosa
Acton Faly
Governor Q General
Allan MotCay
Bent Fiat
Mack Toyo
Fred Hower
Bayon Grattan
HH. Lindsay
Sylvester Lad
Chambers
Marion Marvester
J. McDowell
Grenn Hace Ie
Dorothy
Yabo—h
Mc Edwards
Pudinch
Vixen Polorn
Clarence
Gunby
Our
Malo
Jim
Ganot
Yuindaay
Wing Ganot
Patterson
Acton’s
D. Tarmwell
Arkell
Jailchrist
Rin
O. Dyer
Hillabure
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