Truck Crash Kills Acton Athlete Jack Kentner Jr
A fatal truck accident near Acton claims the life of renowned athlete Jack Kentner Jr. The vehicle veered off No. 1 highway, struck a ditch, and overturned. Kentner owned his own truck and was en route from Glen Christie to Acton. Investigators cite loss of control but details remain unclear.
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Wis
Jack Kentner
Acton
Glan Christie
Milton
Jean Kentner
Trane
Jack Kentner Jr
Actan
Jack
Croshead
Glen Christie
Honeymoon in U S A for Young Couple in Knox Manse
A wedding narrative describes a marriage ceremony at Knox Manse with a young couple named Mr and Mrs Wiser Walks. The scene includes a bridal gown of yellow rose and taffeta with attendants and guests, events surrounding the reception, and references to a reception after the ceremony.
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U.S.A
Knox Manse
Betty
Wintels
Owe
Gordoe Dart
Ube
Wiser
Astre
Réise
Tafren
Mbchigee
USA
Pump House Under Construction to Double Acton Water Supply
Work began on a new pump house on Main Street North at the Hufnagel farm. The site augments the town’s water by pumping about 150 gallons per minute from a well dug to supplement the spring supply. Once finished, mains will receive the added water later this summer as Jones and Van Gils hold the building contract.
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Main Street
Hufnagel
Acton
Jones
van Gils
Cumasump
Report Card Sale At Guild Meeting
The April meeting of St Alban’s Guild was held at the bore of Mon W Nesters on Wednesday. Twenty five members attended as the group opened with prayer and conducted business and reports. The sale of green cards and fundraisers were completed, with money raised allocated to the Perth hall for the year and the benediction given by Mrs N Meese and Max Setton.
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St Alban's Gud
Mon W Nesters
Sorah
Indowadsals
Perth
Smeyhrg
Ben Edsboor
N Meese
Max Setton
PUC Orders Meter For New Station
Regular session notes the water meter for a new pumping station ordered at 4 inches costing 260.40 plus tax. Also approved 150 gallons of gas for Waterworks truck and booster pump, insurance on the hydro truck, and two water lines across the road to serve houses.
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E. Tyler
F.ware
MacArthur
Lambert
Waterworks Deptment
Gasolline
McEachern
Hydgo
Wm. R. Bracken
Knox Avenue
Young Street
McGeachie
Y Board
K. McPhail
Tyler
Peel Street
Hydro
Hydro Department
Bowman, Black & Shoemaker
Wood & Co_Ltd
Whitham
Sutherland & Schultz
H. Howden & Co. Ltd
Northern
Elec. Co Ltd
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Halton council approves Bronite village status amid budget talks
Milton council sets general expenses at 180060.90 and revenue of 41750 for 157310.80 levy or 7 mills with road needs at 3 717 007 or 2 8 mills. Bronite becomes a full village on July 31 with first election August 13 and a three month rule before legality.
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W. al_Higgins
Milton
Halton
A. Jennings
Bronte
O A. Allen
W. Sargen
K. Y. Dick
W. J. Higgins
Halton-Peel
K. W. Clement
J. M. Wickson
General Accident Insurance Company
Frank Cowan
He ‘Company
Ontario
Canadian National Institute For the
Salvation Army
Halton Music Festival Association
Council Delegation Night Ends After Long Session
Seven delegates spoke as council met from 7:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Friday into Saturday. Residents urged tree removal compensation after a maple near Young Street was cut. The Hydro commission planned replacements on Peel Street and two new trees. snow blower purchase was debated with approval at a special March 20, 1951 meeting for 3900 dollars plus tax.
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Council
A. Desserault
Young Street
Peet Street
Hydro
Te Public Utilities Commission
Peel Street
Desserault
Ed. Footitt
W. J. McLeod
McLeod
Tghen
Big Masonic Night On DDGM's Visit
About 175 Masonic brethren attended Walker Lodge A F and A M on Monday for the official visit of Rt. War. Bro. W. G. Kitchen of Guelph. Visitors from nearby lodges joined in a banquet at the YMCA gym. Toasts honored Grand Lodge and visitors as the lodge work and hospitality received praise.
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Walker Lodge
W. G. Kitchen
Guelph
J. Watkins
Y.m.ca
Grand Lodge
Earl Cooper
Walker’ Lodge
Kitchen
Charles Darby
R. W
George Guthrie
Dr. Flath
Hartry Pike
Toronto
C. B. Wilson
Bolton
Alfred Swindlehurst Dies in Guelph Hospital
Alfred Swindlehurst, a Ballinafad area farmer born in Erin Township, died March 24 in Guelph General Hospital aged in his 80s. Funeral held at Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home with sister Mrs Sarah McLean of Erin and brother George Swindlehurst of New Liskeard as survivors. Interment in Erin Cemetery conducted by Rev John M. Smith.
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Victor B. Rumley
Alfred Swindlehurst
Guelph General Hospital
Erin Township
Swindlehurst
Ballinafad
Sarah McLean
Erin
George Swindlehurst
New Liskeard
John M. Smith
Georgioan
Erin Cemetery
Wo man’s Association of the United Church Meeting
The Wo mans Association of the United Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs C Pickett s home. President Mex J Wilderspin led the session with devotional by Mrs C L Poole. Roll call answered by the word risen. Members prepared for quilting and church kitchen work progresses. Meeting closed with prayer and social time. gifts for Mrs Pickett and the church helpers were noted.
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Womans Association of the United Church
C Pickett
J Wilderspin
C. L. Poole
Cerre
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Tredover
Alem Hasker
Boewewer
Keemer
Sch
Keetoer
Jome
Acton Ans
Main St
PUC
Werencorks
Acton Free Press
Wallace & Tiernan Ltd
Dremmond
McCall & Co
Thompson Motors
Can Brass Co
DDGM
W.A
Acton Council
McCa Tartes Aumiary
A Fryer
L. Wieck
T. Tyler
J. Greer
C. E. Wood
J. J. Stewart
J. Hargrave
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