Winners at Acton Fair Highlight 1939 horse classes
The Acton Fair prize list for 1939 lists numerous winners across brood mares, colts, geldings and fillies. Names include W Hewson A B Chalmers J Taylor N Lindsay D McLean W Brownridge F Laurence Sons G Smith L Raybourne and many others. The report notes class winners in heavy horses harness light horses and roadsters with multiple champions across divisions.
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Free Press
D. McLean
W. B. Reid
W. O. Brownridge
F. Laurence & Sons
M. McNabb
W. H. Allen
Lorne Raybourne
L. S. Livingston
Clags
J._S. Livingston
Clyces
Shires
W. Hewson
T. F. Gowland
Vivian Clark
R. M. Barden
R. Kerr
D. H. Mason
A. B. Chalmers
Kitncel
T. Aiken
I. McClready
F. Laurence & Sona
L. 8. Livingston
Elwood “Johnston
Y M C A Board Names Committees and Appoints Members
Acton MLC A board on Tuesday approved new appointments including J H Creighton to fill a vacancy from Rev E M Morrow. Building and fuel items assigned to Building Committee. a new library door lock planned. Treasurer reported. monthly meetings set for the first Thursday. Supervisor applicants reviewed. one to be chosen after interviews. Committees listed with chairs: Finance W J Beatty and C L Kirkness. Building G A Dills A Mason V B Rumiley. Special Features E S Force H W en. Card Room W K Graham. Business Men's Group R H Elliott. Volleyball J H Creighton. Young Men's Group E S Force. Ladies' Group C F Leatherland. Special Groups V B Rumley.
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Acton
Mlc.a
J. H. Creighton
E. M. Morrow
W. J. Beatty
C. L. Kirkness
G.a.dills
A. Mason
V. B
Photographs of Noted Local Figures in Album
A sequence of portraits features the late George Hynds ex-Warden Halton County and former Reeve, the late Gunner Moore who fell in the South African War, and the late Thomas Perryman esteemed in earlier days.
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George Hynds
Acton Fair
Halton County
Knox
Lord's Day Alliance Rep Visits Acton
Miss A. H. Staples, representative of the Lord's Day Alliance, visits Acton to promote the weekly day of rest. In war and peace, leaders urge cooperation and commendation for their efforts against commerce pressure.
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Lord’s Day Alliance
Acton
A. H. Staples
Lord's Day Alliance
Nassagaweya School Fair Held at Brookville
The Nassagaweya School Fair took place at the Township Fair in Brookville on September 14 with most schools present except S. S. No. 2 in quarantine. S. S. No. 8 won the Championship School Fair Shield. numerous prize winners across crops and produce are listed, including oats, barley, wheat, corn, beans, roots, and vegetables.
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Nassagaweya
Township Fair
Brookville
Oats
Quart
Wellesley
McLeod
Jack Gilbertson
Gordon Darby
Jean Robertson
Margaret Robertson
Earl Wright
Barley
Lot
Acton Council Debates Red Cross, by Law, and Petitions
Acton council met with Reeve F. McCutcheon presiding as councillors discussed forming a Red Cross Society, a public meeting planned for October 4, and a speaker on voluntary registration of Canadian women. A new by law on retail closures was read and passed, with fines up to 50 dollars and Sept. 30 enforcement. Public notices cover tax collection, by law publication, and a joint mill street pole removal meeting set for Oct. 3.
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A. Mason
E. Jones
W. J. Beatty
Acton
Reeve F. McCutcheon
Red Cross Society
John Chapman
Naitice
Messrs. J. Chapman
EJ. Nelson
Reeve McCutcheon
A. Dills
A. J. Buchanan
Lakeside Lo.d.e
Red Cross
R H. Elliott
Duke of Devonshire I.C.D.E Council
Bert Hinton
Council
County of Halton
I. B. Weadge
Whillier & Co
Underwood, Elliott, Fisher Ltd
Yis Gray
Teskey & Hill
W. C. Jones
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Ontario Commission
Bell Telephone Co
Mill Street
Acton Boy Enlists in Army Service Corps
A second Acton youth, Telford Alrenee son of John Kenney, has joined the Army Service Corps. He enlisted last week and is on duty in Hamilton with the rank of Captain in his unit.
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Telford al
Renee
John Kenney
Acton
Army “Service’ Corps
Hamilton
Telford
Barn Burns at Crewsons Corners Threshing Site
A barn on David Mannen’s farm at Crewsons Corners burned during threshing on Tuesday. Fire started in the separator, possibly from a stone in the machine, and spread rapidly destroying the barn with no livestock inside. The threshing outfit owned by Mr. Wilson of Edens was saved.
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David Mannen
Crewsons Corners
Theshing
Mr. Wilson
Edens
United Young People Hear Two Splendid Talks
The Young People's Society of the United Church met Tuesday evening. Frances Dils read scripture and business matters were discussed. Helen Ostrander gave a vivid account of travel to the States and the World’s Fair in New York. Jenn Lambert played a mouth organ solo. Dr. Nelson spoke on First Aid and gave a demonstration. Donalda and Margaret McPhail played a violin duet.
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Young People’s Society of the United Church
Grenville Masales
Frances Dils
Helen Ostrander
States
New York
Jenn Lambert
Nelson
Donalda
Margaret McPhail
Erin Township Seeks Authority For Debentures
Erin Township Municipal Council met in Hillsburg on September 18 1939 with all members present. They applied to the Ontario Municipal Board for authority to pass a by law to issue debentures for 3000 for reconstruction and replacements to the Municipal Telephone System. Debentures aside the council paid sheep damage 67.00 relief 82.03 reads 830.96 and miscellaneous 82.68. Adjourned to meet Hillsburg October 23 or at the Reeve’s call.
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Erin’ Township
Hillsburg
Eramosa Plowmen's Association
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton Fair Junior Projects Show Strong Results
Acton Fair Board reports success from its year long program with a Boys Grain Club and a Foal Club. Grain Club saw 15 of 20 members exhibit grain while Foal Club had 15 of 17 foals shown. Prizes listed with Charles McNabb leading in grain scoring. Foal Club results await final details.
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Acton Fair Board
Grain Club
John McLeod
Department of Agriculture
G. MacRostie
Guelph
H. G. Bell
Hydro Rate Maintains Level After Tax Update
Acton Public Utilities Commission met with Hansen McCutcheon and Kerr present. A Bell Telephone letter seeks remedy for non standard joint leads. Ontario Hydro Commission notified interim rate of 28.50 per hip. Lists items for Bell Telephone power supplies and guard duties. National Revenue excise tax details discussed and a joint meeting with Ontario Commission set for October 3. Arrears review urged disconnections over $5 after final notices. new typewriter purchase requested and tax assessment difficulties noted.
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Department of National Revenue
Hydro
Ontario Commission
Bell Telephone Co
Mill Street
Prints of Free Press photographs available
Readers may order 3 by 4 inch unmounted photographs from the Free Press Office. Prints cost 10 cents each or 50 cents for six, with orders typically filled in three to four days.
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Tuer Pree
Esquesing Rural School Fair yields prize winners
The Esquesing Fair held at S S No 16 on September 14 showcased strong entries in vegetables grain flowers and livestock. Highlights included a shield won by S S No 14 Esquesing and trophies awarded to High Boy Norman Fendley and High Girl Doris Brownridge with numerous prize winners listed for oats corn soy beans beets onions pumpkins squash and more.
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Esquesing
S. S. No. 16
S. S. Nowwdld
T. Eaton Company
Norman Fendley
SS. No. 7
Doris Brownridge
S. 8
Oats
Erban
Laurence Anthony
William Bram
Harold Barron
Bill Given
Craig Alexander
Sam Snow
Reed Hunter
Eleanor Coox
Mary Brain
Isabel Burkholder
Charles Hunter
Dick van- Viet
Bruce Ismond
Douglas Scott
Madgels
Jimmy Cleave
Billy Gunningham
Fraser McNabb
Jim Stark
Buddy Webster
Knips
Floyd Brigden
Ruth Smith
Betty Britton
Elwin Kentner
Beets
Viola
Brigden
Gordon Wingfield
Jim Kirkwood
Walter Bianchi
Joyce Smith
Kenneth Beerman
Carroll
Doreen Appleyard
Yvonne Carlisle
George
Ismond
Billy Cain
Earl Wilson
Garage Operators Have Largest Record Membership
Halton Branch of the Ontario Garage Operators' Association met at Farmers Hall Milton after a summer recess on September 18. President L McKindley presided as memberships reached a record high with several new members. A major agenda included the Inter-provincial Automobile Association formation and an open October meeting for tradespeople.
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Halton
Ontario Garage Operators' Association
Farmers’ Hall
Milton
L. McKindley
Burlington
Sup
Inter-provincial Automobile Association
Canada
Motor Club
Acton Club Announces Hockey Meeting and Nearby Events
Coming events note a Harvest Festival at Churchill with a Fowl Supper next day and an October Bazaar at Y M C A. The Acton Howrey Club holds its annual meeting September 2 at 8 PM in the Council Chamber. hockey supporters urged to attend.
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Churchill
Acton Howrey Club
Acton
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Clydes and Shires
W. J. Taylor
Robt. Reid
I. McCready
A. Cutts
A. Ross. Smith
A.catte
N. Lindsay
N Lindsay
N. ‘Lindsay
Dan Campbéill
W. Wheeler
Dan Campbell
I McCready
Blue Top Stables
Robt. Kerr
G. S. Teeter
S. Somerville
Mark Given
Span Roadsters
Blue Top Stable
5. Somerville
Miss Vivian
Clark
Jimmie Pogue
Dana Campbell
M. Given
Robt
Kerr
Y.M.C.A. Board
Sweet Corn
Ross Wilson
Freddie Beavis
Hugh Land
Evelyn Wright
Margaret Magas
Tommy Kennedy
Mangels
Charlie Barker
Norma Agnew
Harold Hurren
Murray McAlpine
Turnips
Douglas Anderson
Mervin Barber
Donald McIntyre
Lloyd Hurren
Harvey Small
Billy’ Patterson
Lydia Henry
Hope Flender
Isabel Donaven
Jean Trimble
Mildred ‘Armstrong
Muriel Small
Carrotl
Jean Anderson
Joe Lasby
Georgina McIntyre
Mary Baynton
Hazel Kennedy
Maries Kennedy
Parsnips
Nessie Henry
Dorothy Chilcott
Kenneth Wilson
Onions
Donald
van Goozen
Kenneth Bullard
Pumpkin
Pie
Grace Armstrong
Billy Early
Kenneth Stokes
Pauline Elsiey
Gertrude Campbell
Audrey Watson
Clark ‘Armstrong
Marie Synnott
Raymond Strvice
Robinson
Warren
Wagner
Constance
Robi. Anderson
Christopher John
S. Mew
Moffat
Mary
Marion
H.theaker
Rockwood
Lyfida
Ruth
A. K. Mann
Witter
Unider
United
Erin Township
J. E. Whitelock
Chas. Mc Nabb
Gordon—eslle
George Fisher
Georgetown
Elwood Johnston
Harold Barber
Jack van Goozen
Irwin Smith
Chas. Barber
Jim McNabb
Ross Swackhamer
Wilmer Davidson
Neil McNabb
Bruce Reid
Allan Simpson
Campbellvile
George Allen
Hydro Department
H.E.P.C
Ontario
Independent Electric Co. Ltd
sPeardititene-EutonsGan
Canadian Telephone & Supplies Ltd
C.N.R
Sangamo Co. Ltd
John Harris
W. F. Coles
Leonard Atkinson
Bank of Montreal, Revenue Serimps Inss
Matthews
Waterworks Department
J. Harris
Herbert Forster
Harry Oakley
Oc Ee
S.S. No. 14
Joe Township
the Duke of Devonshire
O.D.E
Y.M.C.A
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