Acton Trims Georgetown in Playoff Opener
Acton traveled to Georgetown and routed the rivals 26 6 in a marathon opener lasting about three hours. Lefty Mort on pitched for Acton as Walters relieved later, with Georgetown falling behind early and never recovering. Georgetown rallies late but Acton holds lead for a 26 6 win.
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Acton
Georgetown
McMahon
Alcott
Welters
Mortoh
Ernie
Acton Boys
Walters
Canada’s Johnny Loaring Wins Second in Berlin 400
Canadian sprinter Johnny Loaring from Windsor Ontario secured second place in the 400 metre hurdles at the Berlin Olympic Games. The result marks Canada’s early point victory as the event unfolds in Germany.
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Johnny Loarring
Canada
Berlin
Johnny Loaring
Windsor
Ont
Phos
Married at South Porcupine in Acton ceremony
Olive Lorraine Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen C Smith of Guelph, wed Jax Albert Bert Gibbons of South Porcupine formerly of Acton. The ceremony occurred at St Joachims Church with Rev Bellnas officiating. A reception followed at the McQuarries home. The couple will reside in South Porcupine.
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Acton
South Porcupine
Olive Lorraine
Owen C. Smith
Guelph
Jax. Albert
Bert) Gibbons
South Pereupine
St. Joachlim's
Pather
E. A. Bellnas
Afr
McQuarrie
Gibbons
All Stars Edge Maple Leafs In Close Georgetown Game
In Georgetown last week the All Stars lineup featuring Plint Terry Bus Norm Morton and Minutes Walters of Acton defeated the Guelph Maple Leafs 7 to 6 before a bumper crowd. George Hainsworth, Maple Leafs star goalie, served as umpire.
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Tenent Gime
Georgetown
Plint Terry
Bus
Norm Morton
Minutes Walters
Acton
Guelph Maple Leafs
All Stars
George Hainsworth
Maple Leafs
Blakelock Picnic Promises Big Day Of Community Events
The Blakelock Picnic, held in Blakelock Saturday, draws a large district crowd with races baby show and open talent contest. Speakers include M P Hughes Cleaver and Halton M P A Miakelock. Premier Mitchell Hepburn is expected to address the electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakejock
Oakville
Drakelock
Ife
Aix O'Clock
Mr. Withrop
Mir
Hughes Cleaver
Wallon
Ottawa
T. A. Miakelock
Halton
Guthering
Ontario
Mitchell
Wepburn
WEDDINGS AT ACTON CHURCH GORDON LANTZ DIGNAN MOWAT
Two weddings held in Acton churches with detailed attire and attendants. Yaubel Christine Lantz wed Raymond Austin Gordon of Maxwell Ontario Toronto officiated by F J Salt organist. Jessie Irene Mowat wed Wowasard J Dignan of Exeter with Rev Milton Morrow and elaborate dresses and bouquets.
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Lorraine Wilson
Princess Unes
Rhinestons
Miles Grace Lanty
Columbia
Detroit
Elwood Marshall
Toronto
Stuart Lantz
Loyd Yasterbrook
Gordon
Ontario
Dygnan-Mowat
United Church
Acton
Jessie Irene
John Mowat
Wowasard James Dignan
Edwin M. Dignan
Dignan
Exeter
Milton Morrow
R. R. Arnold
Harold Mowat
Rosedale
Misa Helen Dignan
Harold Burns
Creemore
Lawrence Shepherd
Lake Placid
Adirondacky
Mire
Diuman
Niguru-on-the-Lake
Mir
Edwin Dignan
Helen Dian
Mar-jorie Medd
Hxeter
Harald Mowat
Mra
Lawrence Baxter
Bruce Diuman
Mira
Wilfred Doldye
Win. Finlayson
Guy Rumsey
Cecil Hodgson
Porento
Murokd Burns
Helen
Kerr
Hamilton
Ming Gladys Kephew
Finch
Dorothy Orrer
Elyinbury
Norval Bridge Traffic Ban Move Passes at Norval Meeting
The Esquesing Cornwall council met Monday with Deputy Reeve N A Robinson and Councillors present. A by law prohibiting vehicular traffic on a Credit River bridge at Norval was read and passed. Meeting adjourned to September 7 at 1 30 pm.
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Esquesing
Cornell
N. Robinson
W. A. Wilson
G. J. Mey
Edwin Harrop
Gen. Currie
Bell Telephone Company
Gypsum, Lime & Alabistine
Department of Health
Canadian Automobile Association
N. A. Robinson
Co. HW
Humphreys
Walter Hodge
Toronto General Hospital
M. Bennett
Mra. Worsfold
Ontario Hospital
K. Stevenson
Telephone Ca
Geo
E Waltote
CG. H. May
N. A. ‘Robinson
Sheels
Credit River
Norval
Big Meaford Lake Trout Sets Records
Report from Meaford describes a lake trout measuring forty inches from nose to tail and weighing 21 pounds 10 ounces. V Hassard is credited with landing the fish during a fishing day with E J Hassard and F P Blow. Awaiting Ted’s return for the full story behind the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hassard
FP. S. Blow
Meaford
V Hassard
Ted
Fen
FIELD CROP WINNERS AT ACTON FALL PALE COMPETITION
The winners in the Standing Weld Crop contests of Acton Fall Pale are announced by judge R J McCormick of Paris. All oats were Banner variety. Top scorers include J K Pearen Acton 04 points R N Brown Acton 07 points H L Griffin Acton 90 points Arthur Swackhamer Acton 84 points C W Swackhamer Acton 86 points H M Reid Acton 85 points Arch McNabb Rockwood 83 points Robe Kerr Acton 7814 points.
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Acton Fall Pale
R. J. McCormick
Paris
J. KE. Pearen
Acton
R. N. Brown
H. L. Griffin
Arthur Swackhamer
C. W. Swackhamer
H.M. Reid
Arch. McNabb
Rockwood
Robe. Kerr
Acton Citizens Band Concert Highlights Sunday Evening
Acton Citizens' band presents a Park concert Sunday at 0.00 p.m. under Wardinator Vert Micon with a varied program including Post and March numbers, overtures, brass quartets, valse and medleys featuring Henry Fillmore, Geo. Rosenkraus, Ed Chenette, and Schumann.
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Acton Citizens’ Band
D. S.T
Wardinator Vert Micon
Montgomery Post
Geo. Rosenkraus
Playfellow
Henry Fillmore
Overture
Chenette
Spielvogel
Exsterbrook
Simpson
Gibson
Willy Sunday
Walteen
EN Brooke
New High Park
Myrchi
Quatave
Schumann
Hayes
Ripley
Sucredi
Shoppers' Guide Advertisements in This Week's Free Press
A fragmented list of businesses and ads appears across pages including grocery stores, theatres, professional services, and time tables. The items show various vendors such as Kellogges for Krisples and Mellogg's All-Hyan along with company names like W. FY. Putleront EL OO. and Hell Telephone Co.
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Canadias Nation
Ketlogg
ALY Review
Moya Wheslre
W. FY. Putleront EL OO
Fuge
George Wallise
ELF
Stead
Gregory Theatre
Mlajelook Whele
Kelloge
Krisples
F. Wa Wright
Busimess Mes
Hell Telephone Co
E. Itacop
Pace
Departmental Certificates Standings From Lower and Middle School
The secretary received the departmental certificates with detailed results for Middle School students. Names such as Margaret Arnold Bennie Kuma Braida Norman Braida Shela Green Kathleen Chapman Azelina Gosson John Graham Wilma Hansen Patricia Harrop John Hassard Verna Joe Elwood Johnston James Jones Harvey McCutcheon Vera McEachern Donald J. McPitail Sylva M. Morrow and Ethel L. Pargeter appear with subjects including English Composition English Literature Ancient History Algebra Geometry Physics Latin Authors French Composition and Chemistry with grades ranging from Ist to 3rd and failures noted. Continued on page five.
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Margaret A. M. Arnold
Englis
Jean H. Bennie
Kuma Braida
Norman Braida
Lot
Shela BK
Hreen
Campoal- Yon
Kathleen M
Chapman
Alzeina Y Gosson
O. Phyales
John G. Graham
Prench
Wilma FR Hansen
E. Patricia Harrop
John M. Hassard
James Jones
P. Harvey McCutciteon
Vera McEachern
P. Donalds J. McPitail
English Litterature
Women’s Institute Picnic Held at Mays McCutcheon Home
The annual Women’s Institute picnic occurred Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. McCutcheon. Winners were announced in events such as Mixed Shoe Race and Apple and Spoon Race, with prizes from the losing side and a bountiful lawn supper concluding the outing.
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The
Women's Institute
Mays
McCutcheon
Mira, IV
McCutchesn
Tay
F. Salb
Merz
Fred Wilds
Mra Davidson
Maplesden
Mra
Thetford
Lappin
P. Dennys
EL Hawthorne
OM Holm
Salt
Chishol
McQeachie
McCut+cheon
New Dairy House Completed by Mr Muauales
A new dairy building on Man Street North is finished and in use at 19 cement structure with cooling room heating space and a pasteurizing plant. It includes a drilled well supply and modern facilities enhancing Mr Mdusaled’s dairy operations.
County Finance Committee Examines Roads and Loans
The Halton County Finance Committee met at Milton Court House with seven members. They discussed highway status for a section of Nelson and Trafalgar townships, hospital and building payments, and printing costs. A Bruce County letter urged review of the Farmers Creditors Arrangement Act. debate covered railway freight charges, truck tonnage, and loan interest rates. A by-law to raise 6.5 million for general taxes and county roads was approved for consideration, with treasurer adjustments to be made.
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Votta
Elgin County Council
Department of Education
Board of Education
Ontario Municipal Board
Halton Council
Elgin
Department of Highways
Halt
Henry
Robinson
Blair
County of
Bruce
Funners
Trall
Wall
Gilbert
Dominion
Sohorita
Acton Juveniles Eliminated After Defeat by Oakville
Oakville defeated Acton 8 to 2 in a replay game delayed by darkness. Heath pitched for Oakville with four strikeouts, while Gordon allowed nine hits and three walks for Acton. Woods led Acton with three of four at the plate as Oakville pulled away late and will face Milton for a spot in the OLELA A play downgrade.
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Acton Uv
Georgetown
Acton
Oakville
Jon Mitchel
Eusyries
Averrora
Aordon
Heath
Acton Boys
Woods
Hys
Eliott
Reo
tLambert
Holmes
Finkbelner
Gardon
Community Events and Picnics Announced at Local Gatherings
Notices describe Dinkelock Picnic at Oakville with Premilar Hepburn to address the crowd. Details reference Gladiolus Show at Canadian Gladiolus venue in Winter Fury Arena Guelph on August 19 and 20. Also mentions Walton Conservative Association event at Quafyetown Park on September 1 with Hon. Burl Rows speaking and sports in the afternoon. Ospringe Women’s Institute lawn bowling on August 8 with trips to Guelph Rockwood Erin and Campbellville and ticket prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladiolus
Winter Fury Arena
Guelph
Ospringe Women's Listitute
Ywent Trosh Guelph
Rockwood
Erin
Campbellville
Admindon
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Milton
County Town
Ritchie
Beaumont
Yyler
Anderson
N. Morton
Morton
MccMahon
Wallers
MekvYahon
Alcott J
A Waltera
Dalj
Hentuun
McNally
W. Waterhouse
Tyler
Is Walters
L. Walterd
UN Walstet
Morton and
McMahon, Alcott, Walters and McKully
Leeds
Freatany
Plate
Ruinkine
Preaton
Buses
Aurhpoae
Terry
Eererererrerniey
J. Waterhouse
Lindsay
Cf Anderson
WR. Morton
Ab Tyler
Rt Walters
Nitchle
Ward
Hoare
Do Walters
weNaully
Benham
Weehle
Wietwuhon
P Vo Chapman
Blakelock
Mitchell Hepburn
Isabel Lantz
R. N
Knox Church
Jessie’ Mowat
B.A
Gordon-Lant
Norval Bridge
Esquesing Council
Shoppers’ Guide
Women’s Institute
County Finance Committee
Hulton
John Irvin
Reeve Af
S.D
Nelson
Trafalgar
Oakville and Co
Lambert
Acton O
R- H. Bacton
Gordon and Woodn
Heath and Mitchell
Marzo
Oth
el Matt
Volmes
Pth
Rapore N. Kemp
Kemp
McCarvel
Heath Po
Pteou McDermid
McLean
Osborne
Archibald
Dinkelock
Premilar Hepburn
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