Acton Novice Hockey Team Wins OMHA Title
Congratulations to Acton Novice hockey for clinching the OMHA BN championship. The victory marks Acton’s first OMHA title despite past close calls, aided by combining Legion town league players with the local squad. Recognition goes to Coach Inscoe, manager Dor Van Fleet, and their staff for building cooperation and success across leagues.
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Acton
O. M.H.A
O.M.H.A
Carter
Iti
Legion Town
Ar Inscoe
Dor van Fleet
Othen
Memorial for Dr. Bill Kenney AActon’s devoted clinician
The late Dr Bill Kenney who died last week is remembered for lifelong service beyond duty His unselfish care spanned obstetrics and general practice often from a kitchen table or his office He answered every call with compassion and dedication earning Acton Citizens of the Year in 1960 and leaving a lasting local legacy
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Bill Kenney
Kenney
Acton
Dr. Kenney
Acton and District
Dr. Kenway
The modern hippie critique and its fashion badge
The piece argues the absurdity lies not in hippie dress but in claiming freedom from the world through clothing. It contrasts altruistic plain dress with flower children who look like unmade beds, warns their look signals uncleanliness and ignorance, and notes the movement began as anti materialism but has drawn less idealistic followers.
First Radial Car Arrives At Acton On April 12 1917
Photo caption notes the Toronto Suburban Railway’s first radial car arriving in Acton between John and Willow Streets on April 12 1917. The lower image shows a diesel car photographed at Acton station on Main Street.
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Toronto Suburban Railway
Acton
John and
Willow Sts
Main St
Sugar and Spice and Freedom in a Husband’s Solo Holiday
A husband recounts a rare domestic exile when his wife and daughter leave, describing three days of unbridled liberty. He wakes late, drinks beer at breakfast, reads, lets his beard grow, and neglects chores while savoring uninterrupted leisure. The third day brings the cleaning lady, whom he greetfully embraces, ending with a quip urging wives to leave husbands alone annually.
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Kim
Tig House
Acton Rotary Club Charter Night Draws Ontario Rotarians
Last Wednesday Ontario Rotarians joined Acton for charter night ceremonies as Amos Mason received the charter from District Governor Kenneth Smith. A turkey dinner hosted by Legion Ladies followed, with Oakville directing arrangements. The event honored Amos Mason and listed early charter members including W.J. Beatty H.S. Aylesworth Arthur Haydon Garrett Oakes John Royston John Anderson Arnold Harold Baxter Bowie Jannings David Lindsay A Len Lovell Lester MacSwain Art Padbury Victor Ramsey Dr. George Sirry and Fred Wright. Bowling records were set with a 431 high single by J Royston and 11 strikes 1 spare. William Mainprize Sr. marked his 91st birthday.
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Ontario
Acton
Rotary Club
Amos Mason
Governo
Kenneth: Smith
Legion Ladies
Oakville Eyes
Pelbota Hare
W.J
Béatty
Aylesworth
Arthur Haydon
Ae Garrett
Dy.' Oakes
John
Royston
John Anderson
Arnold
Harold Baxter
Bowie Jannings
David Lindsay
Mill Street Blacksmith Shop Razed by Property Owner
1893 report notes Mr. Thomas Perryman tore down the old blacksmith shop on Mill Street, once built by T Hut chingon 43 years earlier and used as a stable in recent years. Also memorialized: Isaiah Halliday of the Scotch Block died after months of illness following a riding accident, with a family burden including a dying child and a fever-stricken infant.
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Thomas Perryman
Mill St
T. Hutchingon
Isaiah’ Halliday
Halliday
Birds, Boots and Board Duties Echo in Acton Memoranda
In 1918 on a Thursday town notes record aeroplanes over Hendersons mill opening the season, a shopfront theft of size two misses shoes, Harwood reappointed janitor at 700 dollars, Vanatter family moving to Georgetown, Methodist farewell purse from Beatrice Hills et al.. neighbors urged to boost production.
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Henderson
John Kensey
Acton
Board of Education
My. H. S. Harwood
Ira Vanatter
Ballinafad
Georgetown
Methodist Church
Beatrice Hills
R. S. Henderson
Geo, Campbell
Wm. Swindlehurst
Herbert Allan
Examination of Milton Common School Tomorrow 1868
The Milton Common School tests start Friday with the Junior division at 9 am and Campbell's department from 1 to 4 pm. Trustees and parents are urged to attend. Due to lease expiry, the office will move to Bones' Cabinet Shop premises opposite the Town Hall, with William McGuffin planning an elegant store redesign.
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Milton Common
Campbell
McGuffin
Town Hall
Canada
Thomas
Palm Sunday and Easter church listings across area congregations
A collage of service schedules from St Alban the Martyr Anglican Bethel Christian Reformed Maple Avenue Baptist Acton Georgetown Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle and others. It includes Holy Eucharist times Palm Sunday Good Friday liturgy Dutch English services Bible classes and pastor names with dates from April 1963 1968 and 1988.
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Church School
E. Rigby
Synod of the Diocese of
Niagara
Asm
Keith Calder
Acton
Georgetown
Trinity Church Notices and Palm Sunday Services
Church notices for Trinity Church and Knox Church Acton detailing ministers, organists, service times, Sunday School sessions, and Holy Week events. Includes Acton Baptist Church activities with Bible class, explorers, choir, and sermon text. Also notes Palm Sunday services at Knox Church with guest preacher and church membership class, inviting attendees to choose a church.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Jerusalem
Clayton MA
Conway United Church
Toronto
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Guelph
Charles Landsborough
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Tie
Rockwood High School
Tory
Eramosa River
Free Press
Poualan
CWNA
Alig Tae
Suburi
Partwes
Chad
Wubirgun
Billie
Lid Bord
Hartley Cols Dee Ryder
Cupreght
Milton
Hhree Press
Church OF ST. Alban
Marty
Willow St
St. Alban‘s Drive
Beth-El
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Robert C. Lohnes
Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle
Churchill Road
S. M. Thoman
W. H. Moody
Western
W. BH. Moody
Christ Ambassadors
Trinity Church
United Church of Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
C. A. Lauder
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Presbyterian Church IN
Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
EA. Hansen
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