Acton News Roundup Highlights Meetings and Accidents
Local notices describe an Acton Institute picnic at Blue Springs on August 7 with a 1.43 car departure, plus stories of U F C social events at Nassagaweyn. Reports cover road maintenance on Church Street and Mill Street, a dangerous crossing near the CN tracks, and a dramatic lightning strike on John Cameron’s chimney. A crossroad head on crash near Acton injured a pedestrian, and a gasoline truck capsized on Main Street, with rescues by bystanders and minor injuries.
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Acton Institute
Blue Springs
Toronto-Sarnia
Acton
Mill Street
Canadian National Railway
A. E. Neklin, Jr
Mr. Groat
Georgetown
Blue Springs Park
Clarence Simmons
Mr. Simpkina
Guelph
Simpking
Miss South
Edward McDowell
Bimpkins
Rennie
Inmpertal
Main Street
John Watson
Sandy Molqnac
Memorable United Church of Canada Acton Service
The Consummation Service of the United Church of Canada at Acton drew a large, sunlight filled attendance. The ceremony followed the Toronto model with a souvenir booklet, prayers, hymns, and the presentation of membership rolls from Presbyterian and Methodist groups, totaling 42 and 263 names respectively, with eight additional united by letter or profession.
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United Church of Canada
Acton
Arena
Toronto
United Church
Uniting Churches
John Knox
John Wealey
John Milton
New United Church
Peeple
Jeana Christ
Givaon
Misa Bertld Smith
Messia
John R. Kenneady
ACT
Mann
H. P. Moore
Moorg
Methodist Church
Nicktin
Min
God
Bethel
RE. Zimmerman
Canada
Truss
Martin
Luther
Presbyterian
New Church
Congregational Church
Jesus Christ
Zimmerman
Reid
United Chaurch
Esser
Esser, Mr. Reid
Alma
Copringe
Presbyteran Church
John TR. Kennedy
A. T. Mann
Knox Church
Moore
J.P
A. Hh. Nicklin
J. P
Methodian
Acton Wins Final Game in 12 Inning Thriller
Acton defeats Hillsburg 2 1 in 12 innings to extend their winning streak to four while Gibbons pitched twelve strong for Acton. McDonald on third scored the winning run on a fumbled ball, as Georgetown, Rockwood, and Hillsburg games shape league standings. The piece notes a strong turnout and a blend of local sports and community events.
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Acton
Milton
George Hynda
H.W. Kennedy
Joe Gibbons
Georgetown
de. Gowland
J. W. Blain
Hitsburg
Gecn
Gibbons
Hillsburg
Prank
Holoway
John Kentner
Mackie
Selahman
WeDonald
Kaley
White
Joe -Kentner
Fhst
McDonald
Rockwood
Dougie
Carmichaelt
Lot
Hinsdureereereees
Georgetown T
Hilleburg
Hisburg
Ifa
Memorial to Rev J C Wilson Unveiled at Fairview Cemetery
The memorial for the late Rev J C Wilson B A was unveiled at Fairview Cemetery by Alexander Wal die Esq senior elder of Knox Church. The ceremony, directed by Rev A C Stewart M A minister of Knox Church, occurred last Thursday evening.
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Menbera of Knox
Nassagaweya
Wilson
Alexander Waldie
Duff Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Knox Church
Acton
H. G L. Baugh
M.A
St. Alban's ‘Church
Stewart
Jean
Margaret
Duff
Calvin
Findlay
Toronto
J. Wilson
Sandhill
Edmond Worden
Weyburn
Sask
Oshawa
Mr. Worden
Weyburn’ Church
J. C. Wilon
Fairview Cemetery
Reve
A.c.Stewart
Water Tower Painting Tenders And Town Projects
Council proceedings note three painting tenders for the water tower and a decision to view the tank before hiring. Finances report accounts to Canada Ingot Iron Co. and local suppliers. Discussed drain enlargements on Main and MU Streets and new traffic guides at the Main and Main street corner.
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Main Street
W. &. Mooney
Main [Street
Ora MU Street
A. Mason
U. KB. Atkinson
Holmis
Holiday visits and social rounds across towns
Social notes list many residents and visitors across Acton Guelph Kitchener Toronto Oshawa Milton Hamilton and London. Names include Miss Olive Mowatta Miss Bertie Smith Mr. James Ross Mrs G A Dills and Frances Mr. Frank Browning Mr J A Smith Inspector W H Stewart and Dr B J Henderson among others. The column records holiday stays visits and weekend trips with family and friends.
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Myrtle Dills
Toronto
Victor Alger
Richardson
Oshawa
D.C. Russell
Charles McLain
Acton
Mia
Ross Alexander
London
Lawrence Baxter
Hamilton
Join C. Hill
Guelph
Peter Smith
Miss Smith
Adaomavile
Quebec
Victor Gunton and Son
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