Acton Machine Co. sale moves operations to Toronto
Reever H Harrison sells Acton Machine Co warehouse to J Donnefield of Toronto. Acton business will operate here until year end, then relocate to Toronto. Harrison remains Acton reeve and continues municipal duties as family moves to High Park Boulevard residence. Hillsdale era founder, civic leader, and wife Mrs Harrison praised for community service.
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Acton
Toronto
Harrison
Acton Maching Company
F. 8. Blown
Matin Street
Norman McEachern
Maple Avenue
Jon
Connicllor
Weeve
Churchman
Fair
V.M.C.A
Lodgeman
Jeader
Girl Guides
Beth
Margaret
Dornnefeld
Harrison Han
Monthly Meeting of Farm Women's Club Highlights
The Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. Brownlow's home with good attendance. Roll call referenced Canadian Industry of Yalton County. Mrs. H. McCutcheon reported on the towel shower for Mr. and Mrs. Willy. Mrs. Brownlow gave a quilt demonstration and Mrs. Bishop sang a solo. Group 3 won the Parts of the Human Body contest. Community singing followed and thanks were given to the hostess who served a social time with refreshments.
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Farm Women's Club
Mesdames Robertson
HH. MacVanac
Davidson
Yeasle McGregor
George Somerville
Shoppers' Guide Ad Pages Listed for Fall Fair Week
A scanned snippet lists advertisers and pages for the weekly Shoppers Guide. Entries include Saluda Yea Well Telephana Co Carrolls Grocery Vpuges Mare's Grocery LaVogue Ladies Headwear W J Patterson illo Vigw Fallouts Woods Grocery Georges Wallace Edgewood Park G W Stead Gregory Theatre Kelloggs Corn Flakes F Wright Pro...
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Saluda
Phana Co
Carroll'a
Mare’s Grocery
LaVogue Ladies
W. J. Patterson
ILO
Fallout's
Wood's
Georges Wallace
Edgewood Fark
Magistrate Probes Flat-Iron Incident and Vacuum Win
A court transcript shows a magistrate questioning Mya Cuney about hurling a hot flat-iron at her husband. The dialogue includes fragmented remarks about a Mrs. Jones winning a vacuum cleaner, with skepticism about its usefulness.
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Mya
Married Fifty Years in Acton Observes Quiet Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Chapman marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Myth Street Acton on September 20. They joined in holy wedlock and have lived in Acton for 38 years. A family of five includes Madge and John with two grandchildren Kathleen and Jack present.
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George Chapman
Myth Street
Madge Chapman
Hom
John Chapman
Knox Avenue
Kathleen
Jack
Chapman
Acton
Wfterhdorr
Acton Chitizens
Betty Bauer
Phyllis Robertson
Jean Wilds
Pallant
Hoeefore
Thos. Mack
Rockwood
Mack
Acton Fair
Laura Linham
Westbury
Wiltshire
England
Married at St Marys Episcopal Church Cleveland Ohio
A September wedding took place at St Marys Episcopal Church Cleveland on September 19 at 4 00 pm Rev John S Gillespie officiated The bride Margaret Bauer became Mrs Edward Tulacek daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bauer of Cleveland Ohio The groom is Edward Tubnacek son of Mr and Mrs John Tubnacek of Cleveland The couple will reside in Cleveland after a motor honeymoon trip east to begin their life together
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Romond Boulevard
Cleveland
Ohio
John S. Gillespie
Eargaret Beatrice Bauer
Henry Bauer
Union Avenue
Acton
Ontario
Edward John Tuhnacek
John Tubnacek
Aventy
Edward Tulacek
Cleveland Fire Department
Tulace
Prize C N E horses at the C N E show
At the C N E Lindsay presented a list of winnings for his horses. Star Now a four year old or older placed third. Fairview Brown Seal won first on two year olds. Hermoine Performer brood mare placed second with Woodberry Queen, also four years old in 1936, third. Actotilus had two animals in one brood, second on Fairview Brown Seal and Hermoine Performer. James A Mann secured third in Whih Pairview Bonnie for geld mare.
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C.N.E
Mr. N. G. Lindsay
Star
Berond
James A. Mann
Acton Farr
Tim Fae
Acton Citizens’ Band
John Bennett
George Grant
Carl Broa
Miss O'Donnell
W. Collier
J. Kempahead
F. Cleave
J. Hempshead
J. Hooper
Birk van Goozen
Elmer Lasby
Acton Y.mlc.a
Mir
George Emery
Acton Y.M. C.A
Acton Y
Gordon Cook
Yoward Norton
Gordon Butler
Guelph
Jack Burnett
John Hodgkins
Art Fellows
Red Arthur
Acton
Dr. AcQuibban
Alma
Stewart Holding
Toronto
Junior
Dr. McQuwibban
Wight
Ghadri
Sir Devereaux
G. W. Murray
G. ‘Th Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Lfe
Elliott Moses
June Peters
A. Schafter
Waterloo
Logan McKillop
L. E. McKeown
Weston
Lady Peters
F. E. Wopkins
Cootsville
Peter J
Arkell
George Cutting
Orton
CG _Doluon
Georgetown
J. Hall
Willsburg
Mrs. Beath
Irene Beath
J. Beath
Mr. McDonald
Margaret’ McDonald
Catertany
Chas
Joly Bennett
Dorothy Cleave
Seth Scott
Norman Robertada
Dr. McQuibban
St Albans Men's Service Club elects officers
St Albans Men's Service Club held its annual meeting in the Parish Mall on Monday night. Officers elected included Honorary President Rev. I Hrillinger, President W Lecleshull, Vice-President W R Lashbrook, Secretary C W Lucas, Treasurer J P Beugrow, with an executive committee: A Ryan, WL Fryer, C Carmitey, Wo Mino, Ge Hall, W Cole man and G Gibbons.
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St. Albans
Acton Fair 1936 Sets New High Records Across Exhibits
The Acton Fair crowd shattered records as every division showed gains. Attendance, midway receipts, and exhibits from grain to poultry impressed, with notable performances by Acton Citizens' Band, Y M C A tumblers, and Dr. McQuibban's horses. Winners in races and livestock paraded before a packed grandstand as officials praised the event for its success.
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Acton
Acton Arena
Splendid Town Hall Concert by Acton Orchestra
The Acton Concert Orchestra staged a notable performance in the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Jim Hunter of the Toronto Telegram MCed, received a warm welcome from Reeve Harrison, and the program featured soloists Irving Spires, Norman Bralda, Wellington Hall, John Emerson, and others. A community singalong and various instrumental duets and ensembles drew strong audience approval.
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Acton
Town Hall
Jim Hunter
Toronto Telegram
Acton Concert Orchestra
Reeve Harrison
Irving Spires
Quelph
Norman Bralda
Wellington Hall
John Emerson
Georgetown
Mr Spires
Mixs Spires
Tea Denver
Farewell visit before Canada departure at Freder ick Street
Mrs G A Dills hosted a Monday evening farewell for friends of Mr C H Harrison at her Freder ick Street home. About fifty ladies called to bid Ars Harrison and Miss Beth and Margaret farewell before their removal to Toronto this week.
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G. A. Dills
C. H. Harrison
Frederick Street
Ars. Harrison
Beth
Margaret
Toronto
Acton Fair Night Horse Accident Injures No One
Three horses pulling a show buggy were struck by a Toronto concessionaire returning from Acton Fair. W O Moffat and Stanley Morrison escaped serious injury as the buggy and carriage sustained heavy damage. A second near miss occurred west of Acton as another driver stopped to avoid a similar collision.
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Acton
Acton Fair
W. O. Moffat
Stanley Morrison
Charles Fletcher
Northcote Avenue
Toronto
Moffat
Morrison
Missed the Road Crash Near Main Street
Wallace Topping of 165 Bastedo Avenue Toronto damaged his car Saturday night when it ran off the edge of the cement and hit a guard rail along the creek on Main Street. The driver blamed meeting vehicle lights. Chief McPherson investigated and a charge of reckless driving was preferred.
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Wallace
Bastedo Avenue
Toronto
Main Street
McPherson
Family gathers to celebrate Mrs. R V E Wansbrough birthday
A Wednesday birthday celebration brought together Mrs. R V E Wansbrough and her extended family. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H R Wansbrough of Toronto, Mr and Mrs Frank Day and Miss Marlon Bay of Mockwood, Mr and Mrs Gordon Melktug of Toronto, Mr and Mrs Allan Smith and children, and Mr and Mrs Harold Wansbrough with Robbie of Orarta.
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R. VE. Wansbrough
Thaly Anouier
H. R. Wansbrough
Toronto
Frank Day
Marlon Bay
Mockwood
Gordon Melktug
Allan Smith
Harold Wansbrough
Robbie
Orarta
PALL FAIR DATES LISTED FOR READERS
A list of fair dates appears for several towns including Grand Valley, Crampton, Georgetown, and Woodbridge with events set between September and October. Locations mentioned include Fulra readers in Tus Puri Passa and Abtrfoyle.
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Fulra
Soi
Grand Valley Fartton
Crampton
Georgetown
Abtrfoyle
Stroubiville
Woodbridge
Holton
Eek
Thanksgiving Bay
Acton Fair Brings Busy Yards and Notable Exhibits
The Acton Fair drew families to a bustling miniature railway and high jumping horse displays by Dr McQuibban. Youdspeaker gear aided an exhibit mix up, while Barrs Grocery and Langley showcased goods and household items. The school exhibit set a record, merchant participation was encouraged, and the Acton Citizens Band aided the parade efforts.
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Barr's Grocery
Johnstone & Rumley
KK. Rok
Yell
Langley
J.W. Mackenzie & Son
Acton High School To Host Inter-School Meet
Acton High School will hold its annual Inter-School Athletic Meet tomorrow. The event covers Walton County north end and is set for Wednesday, September 20th.
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Acton High School
Walton County
Acton
Coming Events And Meeting Announcements
Announcements list Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club focal play on Nov 4 and 5 with midweek and Thursday events. The Women's Institute will meet at Mrs G Lants home on Thursday Oct 1 at 3 30 pm. Anniversary services at Sodom Church Nassagawega on Sunday Sept 27 at 11 00 am and 7 90 pm with Rev A Stewart speaker from Chalmer s Church Toronto. Monday Will be Frothy Supper with a musical and literary program.
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Acton Lawn
Women's Institute
G. Lants
Sodom Church
Nassagawega
Stewart
Chal Imers Church
Toronto
Anniversary services and concert at Baptist Church
Anniversary services will be held at the Baptist Church with addresses by Dr. Johny MacNeill of McMaster University at 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. A Monday evening entertainment titled The Town of Long Ago will be illustrated with a music program. Admission to the concert is free for MSc and local residents.
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The
Baptist Church
Johny MacNeill
McMaster University
Delver
Long Ago
Msc
Loc
Churchill United Church Anniversary Weekend Programs
Churchill United Church celebrates its onth anniversary with Sunday services at 11 00 am and 7 14 0 pm led by Rev Albert Leece of Nuttonville. Monday night features a six to eight o clock fowl supper and a concert with Rev A N McMinlen of Norval performing, plus Dotty Gibson Ile Vincent and Stephenson duo acts and Knox Sunday School Orchestra providing music.
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Churchill United Church
Albert Leece
Abs Muth Gibson
Dotty Gibson
Ile Vincent
Surtel
Ysobel Stephenson
Knox Sunday School Orchestra
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Shoppers’ Guide
Weil
Largo Caballero
Madrid
Spain
Go Caballero
ST. Alban’s Men's Service Club
Y.M.C.A
FF. le Wright
J. Bo Devereaux
Iwan Thompson
J. Devereaux
R. J. Kerr
C. H. Warrison
Ditler
Caird
Fred Gowland
Firsb
G. Thomson
Acton Cltivens
Charles W. Landsborough
Aly
T. J. Brownridge
G. Nighbor
R. H. Munter
J. C. Cunningham
J. E. Pearen
J. Neubeur
W. C. Burton
L. Skilling
R. H. Winter
S. E. Griffin
E. Griffin
F. R. Fendley
S. W. Nelles & Son
uble.Carrate—irs
Guy,. Cook
T. J. Drownridge
J. Neubear
W. Nelles & Son
J. CG. Cunningham
R. H. Uunter
J.C. Cunningham
C. Landsborough
J. ©. Cunningham
R. H. Nuntur
R. Bendley
C. Cunningham
Lloyd Skillings
Georgy Cook
FL Williamson
J. Wrownridge
Q. Nighbor
Fl. Wendley
Gd. Nighbor
Pela
BR. Orfunters
A. Nighbor
Bor
Hendley
Emaar
Acton Falr
Earl Rowe
Thero
Vasual
Elwood Hughes
Mr. Hughes
RR. J. Kerr
Acton Citizens
Yhoy
Churchill
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