Acton Eyes Halton Playoff Run Against Milton and Campbellville
Acton awaits the Halton County playoff outcome with Campbellville and Milton contesting a two out of three series for the league title. Milton and Acton may clash in a four out of seven series for a higher tier, while Campbellville leads with a 15-2-0 record and Milton relies on Nip Gervais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Campbellville
Milton
Halton
O.B.A
Milton-Acton
Nip Gervais
John Cunningham
Sam Snyder
Spike Scott
Harry Lawson
Sonny Townsley Sr
Lorne Scots Band At Summer Camp
Several Acton bandsmen joined the Lorne Scots band at a Niagara camp last week. Charlie Landsborough and George Smith stayed the full week while Ken Allen and Charlie Kingsmill left after the weekend. The Lorne Scots joined with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Band of St. Catharines to form a composite band for the week. they were the camp’s only brass band amid R.H.L.I. trumpet band and two pipe bands. Frank Heffernan also played with the Lorne Scots for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lorne Scots
Niagara
Charlie Landsborough
George Smith
Ken Allen
Charlie Kingsmill
Lincoln and Welland
St. Catharines
R.H.L.I
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Frank Heffernan
Society Judges Best Oats Crops
Results of a field crop competition in oats sponsored by Halton Agricultural Society were announced. First prize for an outstanding field of beaver oats went to M. T. McNabb and Sons judged by J. M. Cockburn of Guelph. Other placings included Gastle ilton, Ken Ella, Mac Alexander, Brock Harris, Clare Smoke, Clarence Ford, Fred Nurse, Reford Gardhouse, and M. C. Beaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Agricultural Society
M. T. McNabb and Sons
J. M. Cockburn
Guelph
G. E. Gastleilton
Ken Ella
Hornby
Mac Alexander
Norval
Brock Harris
Milton
Clare Smoke
Burlington
Clarence Ford
Fred Nurse
Ashgrove
Reford Gardhouse
M. C. Beaty
Engagement announced for Olga Inez Locker to Frank Thompson
Mr and Mrs John A Locker of Acton Ontario announce the engagement of their daughter Olga Inez to Frank Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Joshua Thompson of Acton. The marriage is set for Acton United Church on Saturday September 10 1955 at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Locker
Acton
Ont
Olga Inez
Frank Thompson
Joshua Thompson
R.R
Acton United Church
Dutch Church Buys L Shaped Property for Future Building
The Christian Reformed church finalized a land purchase from R N Brown for an L shaped allotment facing third line and No 7 highway. It backs Thompson's corner and may abut a future Peel Street extension. no immediate construction plans exist, says Rev Groeneboer, with services at the YMCA in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Brown
Christian Reformed Church
Thompson's Corner
Peel St
Groeneboer
Y.M.C.A
Heat, Holidays, and Local Happenings Highlight July
Residents report hot dry spells affecting lawns while parks and pools see heavy use. A Civic Holiday window was broken at Wiles display, a new park dock and boat launch were built, and rain brought relief. A near miss at Warren Grove rail crossing and a worker injury at a grind machine are noted amid civic events and community notes.
Gas Franchise Clash Near Acton Georgetown Board Review
Council moves fast on rival gas franchise bids awarding rights to local firm and Halton Natural Gas Company. Fuel Board will study Milton Georgetown applications August 18 while council fixes by laws and discusses road, sidewalk, sewer, and water mains issues along with tax and by-law amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruddick
Seynuck
Council Chamber
D. A. S. Brooks
Halton Natural Gas Co
Georgetown
Brooks
Fuel Board
Milton
Halton Natural Gas Company
Warren Grove
Beardmore
Department of Health
Lakeview Subdivision
Brankiewicz
Glenlea
Agnes Street
Tyler
Gleniea
E. Footitt
Main Street
S.brunelle
J. Newton
Main
L. Wieck
Acton Free Press
Mdse
Concrete Pipe Ltd
Canadian Brass Co
Mansell Néllis
Highway Garage
UC taps reserve as water use soars in heat wave
In a heat wave report, the hydro commission discusses pump operation fixes, transformer needs, and by law prep for a $35 000 debenture. Repairs issued aerator motors and lighting standards upgrades on Mill Street are noted. A hydro interruption is planned Sunday morning August 14 from 4 to 7 am for line conversion in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. UC
Hydro
D. Mason
P.U C
Mason
Mill Street
Glenlea
Georgetown
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Don van Fleet
Ham
Peel
Frank Holmes
Bernie van Fleet
Bob Buck
Kennie Coxe
Jack Coxe
George Fountain
Linda Coxe
Mike Coxe
Johnnie Graham
Bob Coxe
Comfort Station
Grampa
Oakville
Bill Bell
Knox
Knox Presbyterian Church
Society
Smallwood
Kathleen O'Rourke
Eden Millis Women's Institute
W.1. Holiday
O. AC
Free Press
Chamber of Commerce
Toronto
Exhibition Park
Wayne Currier
Ilway
Brantford
Rumley Funeral Home
Crowe Foundry Ltd
Ohio Chemical Canada
H. G. Barlow Co
Fred Krantz
Acton P.U.C. Hydro
Acton P.U.C
National Sewer Pipe Ltd
Younge Construction
Ce MacSwain Motors
W. Evans
Cece Whitham
J. B. Mackeniie & Son
Acton Woodcrafts
Construction Equip. Co
Symon Hardware
Stanton Pipes
Bower Ave
Willow Street
Bower
Hydrd
Mason Knitting Co
H. R. Nellis
Bell Telephone Co
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Elis and Howard
Pissas Can.,Brass Co. Ltd
Petty Cash
Bell Telephone
L. Garnér Motors Ltd
Toth
F. Terry
Wire and Cable Co
Whitham's
Ellis and Howard
Nat, Fire Equipment Co
MacDonald Electric
H.E.P.C
Caddinsteee
HEPC
Powerlite Devices, Ltd
I. RR
Kearney Corp
Cecil A. Carr
Optometrist
Douglas St
Tel
Nelson's
the Don
Wesser
Brampton
Ole Opry
Bill Monroe
ALL
Mill St
Ruby Gentry
Border Rory
Calhoun
Paul Henreid
Earth
Technicolor
Jeff Morrow
Robert Mitchum
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