Summers of Yesteryear in Acton Remixed Memories
Georg recalls childhood summer freedoms in Acton. He describes bare feet after school, chores and berries, a rope swing on Main Street, and a circus visit. He recalls old shops, dirt roads, no safety rules, and days spent with friends exploring town before modern camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrah
Jim
Henderson
Fary i Lake
Acton
Rome
Cooper's Store
Besidre
Grendel's Corner
Klondike memories of summers and frontier life
The reminiscence recalls Klondike as winterland, distant from other lands, with frugal budgets. It notes cheap summers, limited travel for teachers, and simple pleasures like home gardens, pork, and butter at low prices. It mentions stories from old friends and a note from Charlee McCann.
Halton Fire Service Thanks Editor for Alarms Efforts
A Halton County Fire Protection Bureau and the Halton County Mutual Aid Fire Service Association praise an editorial in Acton Free Press and Milton Champion for promoting alarms aiding fire loss prevention. The letter extends sincere appreciation for support and cooperation in publicizing fire safety needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever
Halton
Acton Free Preas
Milton Champion
Halton County Fire Protection Bureau
Helton County Mutual Aid Fire Service Association
Clerical Correction Issued For North Halton Cancer Society
A July issue corrected a mislabeling stating Mr Clements is the treasurer of the North Halton Cancer Society. The note acknowledges a clerical error in a prior listing and apologizes for any confusion caused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clements
OFN
Halton Cancer Unit
Isvue
NE Pent
Bre RM
Cherents
Millon
North Halton Cancer Society
Clements
Leaders Institute trains community leaders at Guelph
Forty leaders from Ontario communities attend the fourth annual Leaders Institute at Macdonald Institute Guelph to become instructors in arts crafts and adult education. The five day course aims to build leadership and craft skills for community recreation and education and to prepare teachers for smaller towns. Sponsored by the Ontario Department of Education Community Programs Branch Lloyd Minshall oversees the project. Barrie residents vote on a 3 500 000 street resurfacing program in the upcoming municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.A.C
Provence
Macdonald Institute
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Macy
Ontario Department of Edncation
Lloyd Minshall
Onkyghe
Ontario
Friday Accident Causes Four Hundred Dollar Loss
Constable Ray and the county OPP estimate four hundred dollars damage after a two car collision at the taiload near No 7 highway. The vehicles were driven by Phillip Wade of Treetown and Haugh O Rourke of Acten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Andrem
Phillip Wade
Treetown
Haugh O Rourke
Acten We
Peggy Bradshaw Weds Gerrit deBruyn in St Joseph's Church
Peggy Ann Bradshaw and Gerrit deBruyn tied with Rev Father J Morgan officiating at St Joseph's Church. Attendants included Miss Avelina Rocher and May Rene deBruyn, with a reception for over 100 guests at Jusion Hall. The couple planned to live in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Bradshaw
Corey Wredahaw
Toronto
Gordon Killam
Mitch Kennedy
F. Jennings
Werequette Misa Avelina Rocher
Bell Telephone
Ay Beli Tayo
Margaret Ans Gradshaw
and Airs
Jim Bradshaw
Gerrit de Bruyn
Cutwis de Bruyn
St. Joseph's Church
Gerrit deBruyn
St. Joseph’s Church
Cece
St. Juceph's Church
Margeret
Peggy
Ann Bradshaw
Gerrit deBnyn
Vo J. Morgan
Peter deBruyn
Michael Bennett
Maashene Mulholland
Carney Pyrne
Pembroke
Acton
Chas deBruyn
Rockwood
Cecil
Avelina Rocher
Mass Rene deBruyn
Martin deBruyn
Gordon Killen
Chris Shouton
R.R. 2
Jusion Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georg
Artoft ‘Ditts
Smaines
Gimmel
Ees Sing
Tay Lagna
West
Klondike
Vindian
China
Florida
Mentoy
Molugna
Charlee McCann
Uett
Sua Rew
Milton
H. Dodds
Alec Phillips
Trefelger
Fred Shaw
Oakville
Barrie
Wcpo
Roy's Electric Service
Parta
Moton
Hereford
Nabob Coffee
Vibh
Seronos
Bate
T.V
Phas
KAM
Itc
AJAX
King
Luscious
Bartlett
Pemothiet
Muskoka
Cocoa Brown
Thay
Burlington
Monte Carlo
Marlene Bradshaw
Maan
Ohio
Stoke
Que
Roland Bouun
Jaweay
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
S. George's Squere
Herb Cook
Acton RR
Gordon's HarDware
Bevedroughing
Churchill Road
Denny
State Farm
W. H. Denny
Breck S
Terra Cotta Playground
Tommy Benzette
TV Star
Wiemer Reasta
Hinton
Owenette Bakery
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