Acton Water Receives A Classification for Samples
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Commissioner Hansen and Chair Kerr present. The secretary approved payments to Moffat Ltd Jas R Kearney Corp and others totaling 265.06 to Hydro Department 177.47 and 111.53 for sundry items. Health dept report: spring and consumer water in A class, fire reservoir in C, Fairy Lake sample unsuitable for drinking. Beardsmore plant calibrated June 15 within limits. 50 rebate offered by Ontario Municipal Electric Association to commissions paying water heaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hansen
R. J. Kerr
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Puios Oes Cecstectistes Dentanerteeers
Moffat’s Ltd
Jas. R. Kearney Corp
Mydro Department
Symon Hardware
Corporation of Acton
Macdonald Electric Ltd
Jones & Moore Electric Co
Snowerlite Devices Ltd
Wm. Wilson
Wilson
Ontario Department of Health
Consumers Services
Fairy Lake
Ontario Commission
Beardmore Co
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
Park Popular With Citizens and Visitors at Acton Park
The warm week made Acton Park a favored spot with many locals and out of town visitors. Four new picnic tables were added and on a recent Sunday and holiday the grounds were crowded. The bathing beach drew many, and the new float remained in heavy use by swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Acton Juveniles Win First Playoff Game
Acton leads Georgetown 10 to 0 when the game is called in the fourth inning amid rain and cloud. Georgetown used a substitute catcher as Acton showed smart play, scoring seven runs in the third inning and three overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Acton
William Quips at Auction Over Shoes Price
A pupil challenges a teacher during a shoe sale dispute. The teacher asks for three pairs at six shillings each and William replies with seven shillings and sixpence, calling it his best offer and urging a take it or leave it decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Wiliam
Bicycle Stolen From Mill Street Sunday Afternoon
Tommy Atkinson reported his new bicycle stolen from outside the Royal Café on Sunday afternoon. Chief McPherson investigated. a description and serial number were provided, but no trace of the bicycle has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Tommy Atkinson
Royal ‘Cafe
McPherson
Tommy
Meeting of United Church WMS at Mrs Caldwell’s home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met Tuesday at Mrs. Caldwell's with Mrs. B. Mowat presiding. Devotions by Mowat Caldwell and Miss Kitching, solos by Velhuis and Kitching, talks on temperance and China, Rev. Mr. Gifford closing prayer, and a display of Mrs. Caldwell's daughter's work in China. The group plans to visit Ebenezer WMS on August 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church
Friends of Sam Frank Face Hospital Stay
NASSAGAWEYA 8S 7 Friends report Sam Frank underwent an operation at Hamilton Hospital on Saturday morning and is expected home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H Player of Hamilton visited Mr and Mrs John M Wilson on Sunday. Mrs Arthur Stewart passes away leaving sons, daughters, and grandchildren. Evelyn and Norma McMinn of Palgrave holidayed at the Robinson home. A Talbot had a fork prong injure his hand at work but continues, healing. The McMillans and Don plus Stan and Perle McMillan traveled to Toronto for a visit, Perle returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Frank
Hamilton Hospital
H. Player
Hamilton
John M. Wilson
Arthur Stewart
Evelyn
Norma McMinn
Palgrave
Stan
Robinson
A. Talbot
Limehouse Women’s Institute Meeting At Mills Home
The Limehouse Women’s Institute met at Mrs. W. T. Mills home with twelve members present. Mrs. A. J. Smethurst and Miss W. Ivetts were appointed auditors. Mrs. George Henderson spoke on Immigration and a Scotch women visit to Ontario was noted. Bed doll prize won by Fred Shelbourne. lunch served by the hostess. A subsequent dance by Mrs. A. W. Norton and Scotch Thistles followed on the new bridge on the fifth line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Stanley Trotter
Stratford
Allan Norton
Herb Mntheson
Fontett
Wm, Proctor
Toronto
James Grant
Earl Scott
Torounto
Tomy
Corhead
Albert
Les. Campbell
Ted Morrow
Robert Lane
Limehouse“Women's Institute
W. T. "Mills
W. Ivetts
A. J. Smeathurst
George Henderson
Fred Shelbourne
A. W. Norton
Women’s Institute
Fergus Tennis Players Visit Acton Courts
Fergus players visited Acton on Thursday evening for a series of tennis matches. The combined score was Fergus 6 Acton 8 with men’s, ladies’ and mixed doubles contests. Notable results included Bowen and Wilson beating Ross and Cullen 6-1 and Finan and Middlemiss defeating Reid and Hansen 6-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Acton
Bruce
Farnell
Hinton
Munro
Bowen
Wilson
Ross Wid Cullen
Finan
Keyes
Williams
Ryder
Simpson
Middlemiss
McGeachie
Tyler
Reid
Hansen
Baily
Ostrander
Morrison
H. Campbell
Smith
Ross
Coles
Milligan
Sly
I. Smith
Diay
Winners Announced in Acton Field Crop Competition
Acton Agricultural Society announced results from the Field Crop Competition judged by Alex M Stewart of Ailsa Craig. Eighteen entries competed with high scores. J E Pearen led with 95, Robt N Allan 94, Smith E Griffin 93, Ross Swackhamer 93, Gordon Leslie 92, Robt Kerr 92, R N Brown 91, Miller Bros Georgetown in the 90s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. L. Wright
Acton Agricultural Society
Alex, M. Stewart
Ailsa Craig
J. E. Pearen
Acton
Robt. N. Allan
Smith E. Griffin
Ross Swackhamer
Gordon Leslie
Robt, Kerr
R. N. Brown
Miller Bros
Georgetown
Locket Story Highlighting Lost Hair Memento
A woman explains she carries a lock of her husband’s hair in a locket. The other woman notes the husband is alive, and the first replies that his hair is gone, creating a bittersweet remark about memory.
New Bath-house Opens at Blue Springs Scout Reserve
Visitors note major improvements at Blue Springs Scout Reserve near Acton. A new bath house with dressing room four showers hot and cold taps and an enhanced water supply has been added on a ridge behind the main camp. Murray Lodge gains an extra bedroom and volunteers plan a future swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs
Acton
Halton County
Murray Lodge
W. A. Murray
F. Irwin
Holiday Time Four-Page Free Press Mini Issue
The Free Press reports a four page edition due to staff holidays and advertising curtailment through summer. Despite the small size, the paper notes normal operations will resume as vacation ends and future issues normalize.
Erin Woman Injured in Level Crossing Collision
A mother Erin Township and her two year old son were seriously hurt when a westbound Canadian Pacific passenger train struck their car at a level crossing seven miles west of Orangeville. Mrs Rayburn suffered severe lacerations and her son John had a skull base fracture but both are reported, the woman not in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Orangeville
Lormmer Rayburn
Erin Township
John
Donald Bryan
Amaranth
D. Omara
George Paust
Sai
Grappevilig
Shelburne
Educational Paper and Contest at Rockalong Institute
The August meeting of the Rockalong Women's Institute met at Mrs. H. Maude's home with good attendance. President Mrs. Plank led opening exercises as Miss Masales Education Convener won the chair for a current events program featuring Anna McNabb Reba McNabb Evelyn Shultis and Frances McNabb Tone. Masales gave an educational talk and a contest was won by Mrs. D. McNabb. Ex pupils sang The Wedding of Jack and Jill. the date for the next meeting was changed. National Anthem was sung and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Women’s Institute
H. Maude
Plank
Miss Masales
Anna McNabb
Reba McNabb
Evelyn
Shultis
Frances
McNabb
Georgetown Lions Club Hosts Three-Day Carnival and Tattoo
Crowds gathered in Georgetown for a three day carnival ending with a Band Tattoo at Georgetown Park. The Lorne Scots Regimental Band and multiple brass and fife bands performed under J D Kelly’s leadership after parades, games, and a memorial service at Greenwood Cemetery for local fraternal and religious groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Lions Club
Georgetown Park
Lorne
Billie Huffman
James Carney
Douglas Marshall
Mary Lou Huffman
Margaret Young
Acton
Greenwood Cemetery
W. G. O. Thompson
Preychea
Acton and Georgetown Ball Clubs Exhibition Ends 8-3
Acton leads Georgetown in an exhibition game by 8 to 3. In the event program winners include Jack Kentner Acton and Bill Huffman Georgetown in the boys 50 yard dash and pickaback race. Shirley Kentner Acton and Helen Hall Georgetown win the girls 500 yards. Norman Morton Acton and Joe Wilcox Georgetown take the 100 yard dash. Everett Wilton and Shirley Kentner Acton win the aped ace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Jack Kentner
Bill Huffman
Shirley Kentner
Helen Hall
Peery Young
Bil Miller
Streetsville
Norman Morton
Joe Wilcox
Gtorepytown
Everton News Notes From Local Gatherings and Visits
A flurry of social activity fills Everton as visitors call on Mrs. M Black after the Black reunion in Guelph. Mrs. T D Mc Cutcheon improves in St Josephs Hospital Guelph. Charles Hildebrand of Lindsay visits Ben Simons. The Blacker family of Galt Ang spent time with W Head. Edna Cole and Douglas of Georgetown return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Jestin. Helen Allen visits aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Walter Couling. Archie Parker and family from Toronto spent holidays with D H Parker’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Black
Guelph
T. D. McCutcheon
St. Joseph's Hospital
Charles Hildebrand
Lindsay
Ben Simons
Blacker
Donnie
Galt,ang
W. Head
Edna Cole
Douglas
Georgetown
O. Jestin
Helen Allen
Fifth Line
Walter
Local Happenings and Travels in Campbellville
Visitors from St Paul Minnesota include Mr and Mrs H McNiven at W McLaren's home. Grace Peer of Cornwall holidaying in the village. A town weiner roast is planned tonight. Mrs G Garrett is ill and to Guelph General Hospital. Cowper family and Joyce weekend in Preston. Mary Moore RN from Toronto home briefly. David McPhail holidaying with Toronto friends. Carrie reunion held on Athletic Grounds Monday. Rev Frank Lawson on a month's holidays. Frank Quinlan and wife in Barrie for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Mary Moore
R.N
Toronto
David McPhail
Carrie
Frank Lawson
Frank Quinlan
Barrie
Youngs lease Russell home on Church Street
Mr and Mrs W H Young have leased the Russell home on Church Street and have taken possession. Mr and Mrs Reg Stuart and son Boo of Beamsville were visitors to Mr and Mrs P J Sinclair. Nodwell clan held their annual picnic at Stanley Park with sports and a picnic lunch. A bonfire youth service was promoted by Hillsburg Church at M L Graham’s farm. L Richardson was guest speaker and a lunch was served. Jack Abbott and H L Richardson assisted at a auto accident scene near Lambeth west of London, helping a lady in a white ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Young
Russell
Church Street
Reg. Stuart
Son Boo
Beamsville
P. J. Sinclair
Nodwell
Stanley Park
Hillsburg
Christ Young
Why is she reducing
A brief exchange notes she reduces expenses to cut costs. The dialogue points to trimming expenditures as a measure to lower overall outlays.
Acton Band Participates in Centre Georgetown Event
Acton Band took a prominent part in Georgetown on Monday evening as eight bands performed. The group drew a crowd praise and joined in the massed bands display. On August 18 the band will travel to Bolton to assist there. A Sunday concert in Acton Park starts at 3.00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Bolton
Acton Park
Acton Women's Institute Picnic Event Highlight
The Acton Women’s Institute held its regular meeting as a picnic on August in Mrs G W Masales’s lawn. Reports from the district annual at Norval were read. winners in children’s races, grandmothers race, clothes pin contests, tossing the shoe, bingo, and miscellaneous events were named, with a public picnic lunch enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Acton Women's Institute
G. W. Masales
Norval
Lants
Reid
Wilds
Joyce Lambert
Jimmie Greer
Helen Johnson
Jean Wilds
W. J. Reid
Joyce Lamsert
Hartley Emsley
McCutcheon
Lappin
Masales
Wiklerspin
Earl Laumbert
E. Gamble
Elwood Collier
H. McCutcheon
Eileen McIsaac
G. H. Lantz
Seiubshes
Poorly coached youth prompts awkward question on veranda
A young man sits on a seaside hotel veranda with a pretty widow and her four year old son. The child asks his name and then if the man is married. After the answer, the boy asks his mother what else to inquire.
Thieves Loot Blue Star Service Station Get Away
Four young men broke into the Blue Star service station last Friday morning, stealing about 50 dollars in goods including tobacco and an electric clock before being chased by Gordon Cook. The gray car fled down Mill Street as Constable Locker and Chief McPherson investigate, with J Hargrave as owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Orville Brown
Chief McPherson
Gordon Cook
Gordon
Mill Street
Locker
Milton Wins by 8-3 in Exhibition Game Saturday
Acton lost to Milton 13 to 8 in Milton on Saturday. Acton used four pitchers Cripps Colvintino Bus Morton and Norm Morton. Anderson led Acton with a triple and Norm Morton was Acton’s top hitter with three safeties. Milton’s hitters included W Clement three hits and Lyle with a triple and a single. Milton committed six errors to Acton’s five. The piece notes potential future matches between Georgetown Acton in the B group and previews this evening’s young vs old-timers game at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Cripps
Colvntino
Bus Morton
Norm Morton
Blinco
Anderson
Colintina
Morton
W. Clement
Lyle
Blince
Colintino
B. Morton
N. Morton
Colintinod
Bus-Morton
Terry
BU Nawn
Oldsters
Lindsay
J. Kentner
B. Masters
Cam Leishman
Buns" Halmés
Bill Coon
Thursdauy
Gvill C. Leishman
BML
Milton area notes and town events of July
Milton residents report a World’s Fair trip to New York and a local property purchase in Trafalgar Township. Bruce McKenzie from Toronto 48 was remanded for sentence for theft, while Chas Lewington and crew found a large frog on CPR tracks near Anderson’s cut. A fire in J C Arnold’s Main Street fish shop was quickly contained by shutting gas off before brigade arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce McKerr
New York City
James Houston
Oakview
Wasaga Beach
Georgian Bay
Samuel Orr
Trafalgar Township
BR. B. Dent
Sarah Street
Milton
Bruce McKenzie
Toronto
Hossack
Murray Hayward
Hornby
Chas. Lewington
C.P.R
Anderson's Cut
J. C. Arnold
Arnold
Limited Talent First Business Whistles and Taunts
A fragment appears to describe a scene with men and boys whistling toward each other, a tense exchange around work or competition, and implied taunts or mockery. The source text is incomplete but suggests a minor, informal contest or dispute.
Community Sale and Tea Benefit at Acton
Announcement for baking sale and afternoon tea under Churchill WA at the home of Mrs J H Smith Acton on Saturday August 19th. Proceeds support local events and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill WA
Mra
J. H. Smith
Acton
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Hydro Department
Wits
Murphy
Lane
E. Wilson
McMenemy
Beaumont
J. Wilson
Emerson
Kempshead
James
Acton —Lambert
Marto
Iman
Powers
Ws Chapman
Allan
Price
B. Holmes
W.M.S. of United Church
Mrs
Limehouse
M. Bailey
FP. Morrison
Nelson
M. Smith
Campbell
I. Smith and Young
Cub
Rover
Erin
A. McNeill
Fred Kirk
Rockalong Institute
Everton
Campbellville
Acton Institute
Collier
Nye
J. Hargrave
Messrs
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