North Halton Rural Music Finals At Acton Auditorium
Acton public school auditorium hosted the North Halton rural finals with several hundred spectators. Winners were announced across solo, choir, and duet divisions from Nassagaweya Esquesing Dufferin Pinegrove and Hornby with cups and shields presented by festival officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
Autuorium
E. J. Ferguson
Baden
Auditorum
North Hutton
Loirds
Robert Bornhald
W.L
Schol
Mir Berthold
J. M. Denyes
Milton
Ender
Sharon Hume
Dufferin
Nancy Mahon
S.S. G
Nassagaweya
Robin | Simpson
Quatre Bros
John
Austen
John van Arigan
Dublin
Robert Meee
Pinegrove
Bell's
Nelson
Girs
Betty Barker
Nassigaweya
Darren Harrep
Faye Graham
Barry Mahon
Laurie Death
Hornby
Sidney Wiestra
Doris Robinson
S.S
Dotina Kingdon
Karen Dredge
Aweya
Terry Hamilton
Brian Cargill
Keith Ella
Lola
David Griffiths
Billy Robertson
Nassagasweya
John Mc Dingw
Nassagawe
Nassagawey
Betty Baker
Heather Baker
North Halton
Halton
Robert Little Public School
Acton
S. Green
R. McGee
D. Facklman
B. Brown
D. Kendall
K. Swan
Kendall
L. Brown
C. Lawson
B. Alexander
G. Lauppe
J. McGee
H. Barnes
Frances Oakes and Russell Gaulton Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Frances Oakes and Russell Gaulton were married in a double ring ceremony at a local church. The couple, both from Hamilton, were attended by families and friends, with a reception following at the hotel. The bride wore a white dress with lace and pearls, and the groom wore a formal suit. Congratulations were extended by relatives and the wedding party. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to Washington after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Oakes
Russell Gaulton
Geerepuen Ab
Hamlon
Uel
Rack
Hamilton Dinas
Teron Niagine
Anéaster
Proce Freure
Vaielon Wau
Wiies
Washington
Stephanotis
Ancient catapults used hair and sinew in siege foundry
The text explains catapult power from twisted hair and sinew, with a Roman siege of Carthage in 146 BC where Cathiginian women cut their hair to supply the weapon. It notes the mechanism involved a skein of rope and an arm of timber and that a stone heavier than eight pounds could not be fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Local visits mark weekend across Ontario and beyond
Mr and Mrs G A Dills visited in Toronto over the weekend. Ada Bell Maxwell Bell of Toronto called on Acton friends Sunday. Roy Lambert and family from Drayton visited Jack and Fred Lambert. Gordon Rawn of Hamilton visited Fred and Bill McMillan this week. Mike Coxe family headed to Eleajan California to their new home. Bruce Andrews to have appendix removed at Guelph General Hospital with a quick recovery. Alex Pringle and wife returned from winter in Tucson visiting son Donald at Britannia Beach, BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Bell
Maxwell Bell
Toronto
Acton
F. Anderson
Bond Head
Roy Lambert
Drayton
Jack Lambert
Gordon Rawn
Hamilton
Fred MccMillan
Bill McMillan
Mike Coxe
Eleajan
California
Bruce Andrews
Guelph General Hospital
Alex Pringle
Tucson
Arizona
Donald
Britannia Beach
Trafalgar Township Adopts 4.03 Mill Rate
Trafalgar Township Council approved a 4.03 mill rate with increases across several budgets. The Ingh and public school budgets rise by multiple mills, while sewer charges fall. A new levy for public utilities was introduced and maximum residential and business rates were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
Ead TX
Pherewoodite
Ingh
Imports An Of Canada’s Big Trade 1957 Pattern
A fragment shows Canada’s 1957 import values totaling 5.6 billion dollars. The text notes percentages linked to fully manufactured materials and new materials, indicating a mix of finished goods and inputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fete of Bride and Groom Before Their Marriage
A groom to be, William Foote of Rockwood, and his bride Lois Brimble of Toronto, were guests at multiple pre wedding gatherings through April 11. Hostesses included Mrs. Alice McCuaig, Miss Bart Shandy, Miss Shirley Rumbotl, May MacCaud, and Mrs. Windsor. Prudential Life presented the couple with a magazine rack and ash tray stand, and friends gave a sweater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Brimblecome
Toronto
William Foote
Rockwood
Alice McCuaig
Bart Shandy
Shirley Rumbotl
MacCaud
Mrs. Windsor
Margaret O'Donnell Wats
Prudential Life Assocates
Prudential
Fishing Contest Opens May Day With Prizes In Acton
The May first opening kicks off a three day fishing contest within a 25 mile radius of Acton. Sponsors Gordon's Hardware Canadian Tire Symon Hardware Hinton's Sc to $i store and the Acton Free Press display prizes for adults and children with a special award for the first trout over 12 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Gordon's Hardware
Canadian Tire Corporation
Symon Hardware
Hinton's Sc
Acton Free Press
Gordon Hardware Ltd
Hinton
Canadian Tire Corp
Acton Loyal Orange Lodge Euchre Dance Attracts Crowds
About 90 people attended the weekly euchre and dance sponsored by Acton Loyal Orange Lodge local 467 in Crewsons Corners meeting hall on Friday April 1. Prizes were awarded to Mrs G Pountain high lady Julian Zajac high man Mrs A Gordon tow lady and W A Leishman tow man. S Sinclair won a special door prize and during the dance Sharlene Gough and Carolynne Williamson earned the spol dance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Loyal Orange Lodge Local 467
Crewsons Corners
G. Pountain
Julian Zajac
Mes. A. Gordon
W. A. Leishman
S. Sinclair
Sharlene Gough
Carolynne Williamson
Spol
Safety Tested Used Cars Spotlight Today Best Buy
An adage scene mocks car woes as two Indy drivers swap a joke about spare engines. The notice pitches safety tested reconditioned used cars with a wide selection and announces today’s best buy: a 1955 Chevrolet 210 sedan in white and turquoise with radio.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boards of Nuassagaweya and
Esquesing. x
Chris
Oakes
Rossel
Alex Frank Oykes
Agton
Gauston
Pam We Apul
Sete
Chac O' Veener
Hamiton
Mrs
G. A. Dills
Bob Frank
Guelph General Hospitl
Marilyn Lemon
Armand Braida
Kingston
S. Braida
S. J. Burton
Englind
Toronto Daily
Reeve Sure
Y Sun Si Hal
TO. Guelph
Guelph
Ritchester
London
Torgnts - Acton
Guelph - Owen Sound
Tehets and Information At
Manning Electric 230
E. L. Buchner
Mull ST. E
Ledger
ABC
Father & Son
T.V. and Radio Service
Karl Gathof
AAEM
Indy
Frank Prouse
ETA
Dad
Free Press Office
Don Ryder
Dis
FORD _ EDSEL MONARCH
FORD
Thompson Motors
Acton) Ltd
Main ST. N
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!