Summer sports and town works keep Acton busy
Baseball remains the summer focus as holidays slow town activity. paving on Highway 25 should finish by September at the latest. A new storey is added at Acton Creamery for ore storeroom and washrooms. road re establishment progresses with laterals done. Main Street excavations are deepest, Mill Street sewerage installation slowest. Detours mold the town life while Front Street supervisors handle work and commerce dips. Guelph Reformatory guards searched for Dufford Brooke a 10 year old escapee. Old road material and drains are unearthed on Mill Street. Hunter Laboratories annual picnic at Stanley Park ended happily. Fresh fruits and watermelons sell well. Strangers face detours when seeking directions. Rev John R Waldle of London preaches at Knox Church August first and second Sundays. Local merchants report scarce materials avoided by Acton citizens in wartime. Cooper wins a free trip to Murray Bay or cash in Dr Chase Nerve Food contest.
George Aitken Wedding Solemnized at Maplewood
A July wedding at Maplewood Farm Acton united Faina Lillian Aitken and Michael Stuart George with Rev Armstrong officiating. The bride wore white lace with pearls and carried red roses. matron of honor was Mrs George Jackson and groom’s attendant Henry George. Guests from multiple towns attended. couple to reside in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplewood Farm
Acton
Calvin Aitken
Faina Lillian Aitken
Andrew J Aitken
Michael Stuart George
Georgetown
Michael George
Glace Bay
Nova Scotia
Roh Armstrong
Knox Church
Jobin Barbour
George Jackson
RR No 3
Linda Swackhamer
Janet Aitken
Henry George
Toronto
Ray Burns
George
Eden Mills
Rockwood
Stay-At-Home Camp Ends In Georgetown Ceremonies
The Stay-at-Home Camp concluded with closing ceremonies at St John's Church Hall. Ernest Alexander, a 30-year resident, died suddenly from a heart attack on Thursday, July 27. In Acton, Mr and Mrs Bob Caldwell have taken over Fairview Inn management after a brief residence. Euphemia Martin, retiring from Smith Stone Ltd after 26 years, was honored by the company and workers. Gordon John Mickay, a town resident of 2 years, died at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Wednesday, July 2th, age 41. Doreen Edith Jolley and Norman Roger Long wed at St Pauls Church, Norval, on Saturday, July 2th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John's Church Hall
Ernest Alexander
Georgetown
Bob Caldwell
Acton
Fairview Inn
Smith Stone Ltd
Euphemia Martin
Gordon John Mickay
Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto
St Paul's Church of England
Norval
Doreen Edith Jolley
WT Jolley
Montreal
Norman Rore Long
John Long
Georgetown —Herald
Everton Week End Visitors In Community
Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs W Head with Mroo and Kit Kitchener Head and Valerie from Guelph. Mr and Mrs Charlie Head and Don Weston joined by Mr and Mrs Wright Bradford vacationing with their son Harold and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Head
Mroo
Kitchener Head
Valerie
Guelph
Charlie Head
Don Weston
Wright
Bradford
Harold
Lois Black
South Carolina
Liz
Suter
Hugh Black
Harvey Jesting
Robby
Robert McCutcheon
Kitchener
Births and Death Notices From Acton Area
Births, marriages and deaths notices from Acton Ontario area. Includes birth of Weather Anne Priestley in Bradford England on August 1 1980 at St Lukes Hospital. Birth of De both Ant at nursing home July 24 1930. Deaths include Lynda Anne McHugh and Mag Kirkwood Hrydan. Funeral details in Ontario and Toronto area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priestley
Douglas Priestley
Alphna Gibson
Hradford
Yorkshire
England
St Lukes Hospital
Weather Anne
Johdan
Moe G. Jordan
Stpee Thelma Lappint
Main Bay
Acton
de Both Ant
Babe
Local Want Ads Reel In Odd Lot Items And Services
A jumble of want ads lists items for sale and services across Georgetown. Entries include a lady’s bicycle, cows for sale, farm produce, hearing aids, Ford parts, honey, and various farm goods. Buyers and sellers solicit contact by phone numbers and local addresses, with several listings noting delivery or pickup locations.
Erin Fletcher Real Estate Ad Offers Houses in Acton
Real estate broker Erin Fletcher advertises houses in Acton with two apartments for potential lease to aid owner earnings. Properties describe a riverfront summer resort setting, modern kitchen and bath, two-car garage, and strong electrical wiring. Phone contact listed as 4916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Fletcher
Furs
Acton
Noob
Arcony Howe
Penn
Fuente
Tate
Auction Notice for Animals and Implements
Reinhart announces wall sale items including Noreen Callie Calves Mags and implements at HH No 1 Guelph. Auction manager Elwood Jackson says no diseased animals accepted. Erin 15134 contact for details.
Local Theater Ad Promises Sewing Machines and Repairs
An odd fragmented ad lists sewing machines for sale and repair services in Georgetown. It mentions "Hollo, warts" and references a theater building, a phone number 465, and the phrase New Theatre Building. The readable parts suggest a local shop offering sales and repairs of machines tied to a venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Yieduc
Nowy Theatre
Georgeawe Awe
Mackenzie & Son Coal Price Increase and Service Update
Mackenzie & Son announces a 50 cent per ton coal price rise effective today bringing the price to 24 dollars per ton. The firm says it has sufficient coal and will fulfill orders at the old price until August 18 1950 and will adjust pricing again in October while continuing prompt attention to orders for crippled children and other customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eotery
Acton
Peter
Foo Place
Low Tourgt
MacKenzie & Son
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Free Press
Acton Creamery
Mill Street
Front Street
Guelph Reformatory
Dufford Brooke
Hunter Laboratories
Stanley Park
Brain
John R Waldle
London
Knox Presbyterian Church
Armstrong
Fbs Cooper
Murray Bay
St Lawrence
Oakville
George Aitken
Maplewood
Ontario
Everton
Farnworth Memorials
Blorea Ba
Guelph, Ont
Matarish
Dent
Oryeb
Wilber
Acten
Mardennes NL
Civeiph
Tim Kal
Helidaye
Donald O'Connor
Patricia Medina
Zasu Pitts
Ray Collins
John Mclntire
Francis Er
Manly
Vera Vague
Mississippi
Rory Calhoun
Walter Brennan
Robert Bassler
Hugh Addenly
Iihy
Halladay
Guelph General Hospital
Heiday
F. Matleeday
Fieath
Moevien
Hrydon
James Hrydan
St. Acton
Magte Kirkwood
Francis Hirydan
Victor NW Rumley
Obage Presbyterian Church
Everton Cemetery
Rakins
Glebeheathle
Elertha
Gamble
Van
Fa Arly
Ohio
Robert Makins
Phyllis Mia Crouchetts
Winnipeg
Dorothes
Geo Mewartth
Thomas Fakines
Pettawawa
William Laird
Windsor
Giffen-Mack
Danforth Ave
Alt
Main St
Memoriam
Mwie
Dawau
Jetn
Greta
Od Talbot
Nnccte
Saptow CO
Ese Wall
June and
John Melosh
Wair
Jim and
Etwa Arydon
Johaston
Kale
Speyerde
Madio
Electel
Korgetown
Roxy i
Hidgatn
Petatars FF Cripps
Queen St
Phane
Ford
Gomt
Thompaon Motors
Hockwood
Thompaon Poultey Barnyead Hatchery
Laite Watrin Salenaint
Erin
Dodds
Church St
St Acton
Shyline Pfianvanter New Muehter Waris
Chamgaen stoHfale
Woods Deep
Fergus Vrar
Vutec
Hanson Coorg Town
Keith Harber
Acaw
Atkinnan
Actons
Ellwood Jackson
Erin Township
Osprinke
The
Acton Free Press
Ont
Roy
Mackenzie News
del Jordan
Mitlag
E. Braida Shoe Store
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