Knox Club Fashion Show Shines at Sunday Event
Knox Sunday school room hosted a Heather Club fashion show with Cameo Shoppe attire. Models from club families paraded sea green and coral outfits, florals and pastels, while Mrs. Mel McCullough played tunes and Mrs. Charles Kirkness served as commentator.
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Knox Club
Knox
Heather Club of
Cameo
Mel McCullough
Charles Kirkness
Hugh O'Rourke
Ken Mann
Camco
Kirkness
McCullough
Alex Mann
Cam Leishman
J. A. van Fleet
Sandra McLennan
Jim Englis
Barbara Norton
Grenville McLennan
Sandi Davidson
Alex Wardie
Joanne McKenzie
Mick Holmes
Our Lady Jin Mink
Audrey Grischaw
Mallough
Heather Club
Weston
Han Manns
Acton Parish to Split In May New Parish Planned
A May plan will create a new parish including Erin and Rockwood Anglican churches while Acton’s parish remains to house St Alban the Martyr with a full time rector. The Rev Allan Cook of St Lambert Quebec will serve Rockwood and Erin, with Rev H B Stokreet staying at Acton. The four churches have shared one parish since their start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Rockwood
Acton
St. Alban the Martyr
St. Alban’s
W. E .Bagnall
Rockwood Sand Erin
Allan Cook
St. Lambert
Quebec
H. B. Stokreet
Acton Free Press Drops Annual Fishing Contest
The Acton Free Press will not hold the annual fishing contest this year due to the forthcoming canvass for the Community Centre. Merchants had previously donated prizes, and the paper invites news of any big catches anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Acton
Free Press
Council Adopts Daylight Saving In Shortest Meeting
The council held a 1 hour 42 minute meeting, approving daylight saving by law from April 30 at 12 01 am to October 29 at 2 00 am. Auditors report 1900 accepted, 100 copies ordered. J T Hurst named Acting representative to Hatton County Industrial Commission. Clerk and assessor to attend conventions. costs debated but deemed worthwhile.
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J.T. Hurst
Acto
Ton County
Citizen of the Year surprise honors Ajax manager in Acton
Bill Coon, general manager of Ajax Engineering and Marley of Canada Acton plant, was named Acton Citizen of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce Civic Night in St Albans Hall. Former postmaster Frank Terry announced the award, with 150 attendees applauding. He thanked the chamber and vowed to continue supporting Acton's interests. Also honored were G. A. Dills Amés Mason and Dr. W. G. C. Kenney. Fire Department received special recognition for service to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Coon
Acton
Chamber of Commerce
St. Albeyarish Hallurs
Frank Terry
Coon
G. A. Dills
Amés Mason
W. G. C. Kenney
Ajax Engineering
Marley of Canada
Fire Department
Bill Benson
Chief Jack Newton Receives Community Leadership Praise
The article praises Chief Jack Newton for leading the department and serving the community well over the past year. It highlights his dedication, long service, and positive impact on public safety and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dership
Jack Newton
Acton Names Citizen of the Year Bill Coon
Frank Terry announces Acton’s Citizen of the Year as Bill Coon, praising his extensive community service from youth recreation to church work. Coon, Ajax Engineering manager in Acton, has served on council, aided scout hall construction, supported minor sports, and led local plant projects including wartime towers. The ceremony honored his public service and family ties, with remarks from Premier Frost and Chamber officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Terry
Bill Coon
Bill
St. Catharines
Toronto
Ontario Wind Engine and Pump Co
Ajax Engineering
Ajax
Luxton Memorial Hall
OHLA
Ian
Daylight Saving Time Starts This Sunday Morning
Daylight saving time begins at 12 01 a m Sunday and stays in effect until 7 a m October 29. Citizens are urged to set clocks forward one hour before bedtime Saturday to avoid being late for church services.
Three Weekend Fires Keep Firemen on Run
Fire crews responded to three grass fires Sunday afternoon and an overheated stove pipe blaze Monday morning. A Country home near Frank Rozee saw a grass fire spreading toward railway tracks but was extinguished with booster lines and brooms. A second grass fire behind Tidy Avenue was quickly put out, and Monday morning smoke from a stove pipe at Stewart Sinclair's Willow Street residence prompted a smoke ejector and a small water effort to ensure containment.
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Acton
Frank Rozee
Crewsons Comners
Tidy Avenue
Stewart Sinclair
Willow Street
Village Fire Survivor Shows Improvement After Hospitalization
Elgi Varey who sustained critical burns and had his right arm amputated after the Station Hotel fire in Guelph is reported to be improving. The Guelph General Hospital update at 1 p.m. today notes continued progress over the past week.
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Elgi (Coon) Varey
Guelph
Guelph General Hospital
Chain of Warnings Alert System Aims at Halton Businesses
Halton County police will launch a county wide alert chain to warn firms about cheque and change art ists. A starter calls two more businesses and the chain spreads to all firms on the list, with Georgetown Acton and other towns linked by telephone exchanges.
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Halton County
Telepha CIA
Cosneral
Charles W. Wilkinson
North Halton Op.r
Ray Andross
Halton
Chen
Ish Amore
Mer
Georgetown
Acton
Census Work Continues As Assessors Count Population
Census taking and property viewing keep the assessing department busy for weeks. Assistant assessor Cy Perkins is collecting census data and handing out fog tags while John Ladouceur reviews properties for the assessment roll. The effort aims to compile a population count and determine taxable values.
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Cy Perkins
John Ladouceur Atinues
Palms and Pears at H S Dance Echo South Pacific Theme
Over 400 guests attended the high school dance with a South Pacific setting. The gym displayed palm trees and tropical decor while staff and students organized stages, lighting, refreshments, and a South Pacific medley performed by Don Singular and his orchestra. Pete Hurst won the elimination dance with his partner as Barry Kirkness led MC duties.
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South Pacific
Rogers
Sean
Mary Moffat
Friendly Circle
Barry Kirkness
Pete Hurst
Navy
Janice Gardner
Mary Beth Elliott
Susan Wilson
Jean Moffat
Brian Otterbein
Andrew Tarrant
Nearly 120 Fathers and Sons Attend Acton Banquet
Approximately 120 fathers and sons attended the Acton Y's Men’s Club annual Father and Son banquet last night. Alec McIntyre of the Department of Lands and Forests spoke on reforestation and stream stock. Mayor John H. Gay delivered greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands and Forests
Acton Y’s Men's Club
Alec McIntyre
Earl Mosales
A. H. McKenzie
Oscar Thompson
Galt Club
John H. Gay
Y’s Men
Fathers and Sons
Galt
Don Ryder
David
Y's Men
Bill Wilson
Walter Dubais
W. D. Elmer Smith
Allan
John
Earl Masales
Peter
McIntyre
Mr. Thompson
Bruce Sagaskie
Walter Morton
Clyde Porter
Don Isreal
Hal Hansen
Pan Politae Club
Kitchsener
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Statt Pnow Obert
Little School
Yvonne Yateman
Janeke Snoek
Linds Lawson
Doug Copeland
Glenn Banks
Ruth Everdell
Marilyn Cripps
Reta Duiker
The
Judy Abram
Lan Johnson
Stan Norton
Helen Hopkins
Harold Guest
Raeac
Bill Con
Voclian
Ajax Engineering and Martey
Canada
Port Robertson
United States
Bob
Burks Falls
North Halton
Hilliard Price
Norm Braida
Leslie Frost
Ber of Commerce Sillim
Ted Tyler Sr
Terry
Owen Sound
Glen White
Earl Whitelock
Acton Telephone Exchange
H.S. Dance
J. Galloway
Phil Caddick
Allan Gay
Clarence Rognvaldson
Ross Swackhamer
Ted Hansen
Hansen
Dwight Engel
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