Acton Good-Will Club Prize Contest Winners Named
The Acton Good-Will Club announces winners of the prize contest with Miss Annis Black and Miss Kath McPhedran among top finishers. Cash prizes, bedroom suites, and other awards were distributed at Gregory Theatre amid campaign-driven business activity and new mailing-list additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Pars Paras
Gregory Theatre
R. L. Taylor
Grose
Taylor
Annis Black
Johnstone & Rumsey
Katherine’ McPhedran
Westinghouse
Reid's Electric
Ten Dollars Cash Prise
Eileen Tinney
Johnstone & Rumiey
Lorena Locker
Jean Morrow
Lymon Hardware
Ian Dollars
Audrey Chalmers
Doss Atkinson
Miles Kay Chapman
Wm. Findlay
Annie Black
Kath, McPhedran
Edleen Tinney
Lorena Locker L
Audrey’ Chalmers
A.H. Buhiop
Robert Turner
Irene Pryer Nae
Florence Giles
Dorothy Pootitt
Bain
Lois Atkinson
Mim Kay Chapman
Wm. Finlay
C. Leishman
Henry Arcie
Alisa Violet Weaver
John McLean
Skilling
Jack Alger
H. V. Drow
C. Mapleaden
C. M. Beswick
Mary Ritchie
Elma Brakin
F. Romphi
Margaret Hodgins
Dales Wargaret Sin ‘Er
Johnny Ware
L. Weitere
Milas Pranoca Mulla
Mins
Jean Chalmers
Acton Schools Field Day Yields Busy Mayhem and Prizes
Acton Schools field day took place on a clear autumn day with morning events for high school and afternoon activities in the park. Students earned prizes in diverse events from decorated doll carriage to relay races while thanks were given to organizers and supporters of the Acton Good-Will Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Norma Kentner
Lorraine Pallant
Eldine Arcie
Betty Bauer
Sammy Brunelte
Preddie Kentner
Jack McDonald
Harold Carmile
Winners of Prize Awards at Acton Fair
The balance of prize winners at the 1937 Acton Fair is listed, covering brood mares, spring colts, yearlings, geldings or fillies, best animals, wagon and heavy harness classes, and light horse entries. Names include Hewson & Son J Curtis Stanley Stewart Rodney W Nelles & Son Wm Reid E Macarthur D McLean Archie Kerr Dan Campbell Archie Kerr W Moffat and others with different class weights and farm ties. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hewson & Son
J Curtis
Stanley "Stewart
J. Curtis
Stanley Stewart
B .Reid
Webber
McLean
Archie Kerr
D. McLean
Premier free press reader campaign awards prize
During the Good Will Campaign the Parr Parse added hundreds of names including Hon. M. F. Hepburn premier of Ontario who secured a subscription through Mrs. John McLean. Mrs. McLean receives a year of The Farr Press. if any contestant secures Earl Rowe's subscription the prize will be duplicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hepburn
Ontario
John McLean
Mclean
Mys
Farr Press
Earl Rowe
Tod
Acton Utilities Approves Bond Investment From Surplus
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Chairman Kerr presiding. The board approved a transfer of 500 to the General Account and an investment of Hydro surplus funds totaling 2000 in Ontario government bonds maturing in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
C Hansen
F McCutcheon
F. McCutcheon
Province of Ontario
Rally Day at Knox Church Sees Sunday School Honors
Rally Day at Knox Church featured Rev. T Goodwill of Hubburg delivering the sermon on the League of Nations. Students and teachers received seals Bibles hymn books and diplomas for Sunday School work. Mr Robert MacArthur announced his retirement after twelve years as Superintendent and secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
T Goodwil
Hubburg
Pear
Betty Turner
Billie McKinnon
Betty Masters
Jim Spielvogel
Phyllis
Robertson
Ella Mae Cripps
John Barr
Harold Smith
Bessie Rawlings
Claas Helen McLellan
Audrey McKinnon
Joyce Dessureault
Joan Rumbey
Audrey McHinnung
Eleanor Allen
Robert Mac‘Arthur
Check Your Label For Puce Parc Subscriptions
The notice warns readers that hundreds of label changes were made recently and mistakes may occur. Readers should compare their label with receipts and contact the Fare Paris immediately if there is a mismatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Four Candidates Set for Halton County Election
Milton hosted nomination day as T. A. Blakelock Liberal and Lloyd Dingle Conservative led a crowded slate. Wilfred Tate CCFP candidate and Wallace H. Cross Independent Conservative joined a scene of loud disputes and chaotic remarks as the meeting closed with brief replies from each speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. ‘Blakelock
Liberal Party
Lloyd Dingle
Conservative
Wilfred Tate
Lakeview
C.cpf
Wallace H. Cross
Trafalgar
Messrs
Blakelock
Dingle
Milton
Mr. Blakelock
Messrs Tate, Cross and
Acton Continuation Forms Athletic Association Officers
On Friday Acton Continuation School formed an Athletic Association. Officers chosen include President Martin Massard Secretary Norman Wright Treasurer Marie Clayton First Form Representative Polly Porty Second Form Representative Tom Watson Third Form Representative Nase! Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Continuation School
Martin Massard
Norman Wright
Marie Clayton
Polly Porty
Tom Watson
Wison
Acton Council Debates Tax, Drainage and Bell Telephone By‑Law
Acton Council meets with Reeve McCutcheon presiding. Finance Committee to pay Bell Telephone for services and street work. annual grant to Acton Pall Pair approved. Clerk instructed to pursue tax rebate with Beardmore Co. Drainage concerns raised for Knox Avenue properties. council seeks limited relief. Bell Telephone by-law to permit line changes discussed. work capped at 200 pounds and council to review next meeting. Waterworks link repairs ordered. roof tender advertised for shoe factory. prize awards to be presented at Gregory Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
A, Mason
EB. Jones
T. Oibbens
P. J. McCutcheon
Bell Telephone Co
Wooda
Acton Pall
Beardmore ¢& Co
Pryor
Geo
Bell Company
Perc
Wilkow Street
Gibbons
Wilson
Jones and
Mison
Bacbi
Reeve McCutcheon
Gregory Theatre
Open House Week At Y M C A Sets Week Of Activities
The Y M C A launches Open House Week from October 4 to 8 inviting all to enjoy activities in the new recreation and club room. Monday marks the official opening with hosts the Board of Directors and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phureday
Missionary Service Highlights Church Visit by Rev OG Portes
The United Church Sunday service, led by the Womens Missionary Society, featured Rev OG Portes of Weston delivering a report on his China and Japan trip. Flustered slides illustrated scenes, emphasizing ongoing support and advancement of missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Church
Eal
OG. K Portes
Weston
China
Japan
Erin Council Meets in Regular Monthly Session at Hillsburg
Erin Township council held its regular monthly meeting in Hillsburg on Monday September 20 with all members present. The treasurer was ordered to forward township funds to the new treasurer Dan Gray and to accept 7.84 from the Morrons Brown estate executors. Accounts paid included dogs killed 43.76 roads 1613.46 and other minor items. next meeting set for October 1 at 100aburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouna
Ship of Erin
Hillsburg
George MM. Fox
Dan Gray
Morrons Brown
Bhee
Big Improvement for Mill Street in Acton
Work begins on four blocks of Mill Street as the Provincial Highways Department upgrades the highway from John Street to the CNR tracks. New cement curbs and a narrow boulevard will be installed, with a new surface to reduce muddy sides and improve parking on the boulevard. The project follows advocacy by Reeve McCutcheon, the Council, and Halton’s MPP T A Blakelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milltreet
Department of Highways
Acton
Reeve McCutcheon
Halton
T. A Blakelock
John Street
CNR
T A. Blakelock
Political meetings held in Acton for election candidates
Last week Acton hosted campaign events for three candidates with a fourth joining late. Lloyd Dingle spoke at Town Hall with Jon Harris, Mayor Morrison, and J. M. McDonald presiding. A low turnout C C P meeting for Wilfred Tate followed by Liberal evening with music and speakers Slater Hayden, M A Miller, Hughes Cleaver, and Thos A Blakelock, chaired by A Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lloyd Dingle
Jon. Harris
Toronto
Morrison
Hamilton
Dingle
J. M McDonald
C.C.P
Wilfred Tate
Halton
Grace MacInnis
C. Grant
Georgetown
M. R. Spleivogel
Slater Hayden
M. A. Miller
Local Event Notices and Scout Meeting Schedule
November entries list Boy Scouts meeting at seven pm at the YMCA. A Drees uniform event is noted for Monday. The Women's Institute holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs W. J. Reid's home in Priday on October th at 2.20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
YMCA
Drees
Women's Institute
W. J. Reid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prises
Bison Knitting Co
Kath. McPhedran
Eileen’ Tinney
Prise
Josephine Boyd
Dena Braida
Eva Herneg
Lorne Simpson
Lore Arbdic
Edward Giles
Dairley Elliott
June Wilson
Dolores Lappin
Jack Kentner
Earl Johnston
Armand Braida
Margaret Blow
Aileen Fryer
Norma Mars
David Dills
Jack Bruce
Stanley McHugh
Winnie Dawkins
Ethel Franklin
Margaret Somerville
Gordon Gibbins
John McHugh
John Turkess
Margaret Lasby
Dorothy Dunn
Lorna Dunn
Jack Sheppard
Norma Marzo
Brapotty Footitt
Margaret Jeany
Die Kentner
Melbourne Blow
Robbie Bruce
Donnie Dilford
Harold Carnicp
Wishott
Siephine Boyd
Elaine Archie
Earl Carnicle
Kenneth Marchment
Jimmie Dennis
Joan Somerville
Betty ‘Dennis
May Dyrin
Jack Sheppard J
John Turkesz
Kenneth Hassard
Ellwood Alien
David Duls
Jack Malnprize
Gladys McLellan
Sydney Fields
Rena Braida
Elwood Allex
George Taylor
Tom Atkinson
Winnie da
Aleir
Prine
Trene Fryer
Yotea
Violet Weaver
Whdh
J. Cur
H. Rodney
Nelles & Son
L. Gunes
Grant Allan
S. W Nelles
Wm Reid
E. Macarthur
Wm. Reid
Roy Thompson
L. Brownlow
E. F. Armstrong
O. Brownridge
Reid
O Brownridge
T J Brownridge
W ©. Brownridge
Hewson & Son J. Curtis
Jas Duncan
W O. Brownridge
A. B. Weber
Dan Campbell
Fred Moore
Don Campbdell
J.B. Devereaux
Dan Campbbell
Baeness
Bert Andrews
Weber
W. Moffat
B. Weber
Milas
Wm. Cochrane
A. T. Brown
Free Press
Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hanser
F. J. McCutcheon
Kerr
Messia
McCutcheon
Hepc. of
Power and
Packard Electric Co
Beare’s Ltd
MacDonald Electric Ltd
Joc Ro Kearney Corp
Line & Cable Accessories Ltd
Northern Electric Co. Ltd
Knox 5, S
Halton County
C.c. F
Liberal
Erin Council
All Montes
Mill Street
Pawl Bupper
Knox Ladieal Aid
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