Free Press Wins Awards at Canadian Weekly Convention
The Free Press reports its crews won multiple honours at the Canadian Weekly News Paper Convention in Saskatoon. Tir Acron Fare Parashna captured the Hugh Savage Shield for best all round paper in class three, with other top placements for front page and editorial page, plus second and third places among regional papers. The piece notes past wins and explains judging criteria across districts, pages, typography, and ads.
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Cannadian
Saskatoon
Tir Acron Fare Parashna
Hugh Savage
John W. Eedy
Fare Press
M. A. Damen
Malcolm McBeth
Tue Fare Pueas
H. P. Moore
Dude Weekly of
Canada
Dominion
Aeton
Elorn
Ont
Tre Fuge Paras
District News
Te Farr Press
Tur Face Press
Tocal Pictures
Wereston
BCL
Blora Express
Arogust
Udea
ACT and Navy listings update
ACT andAN boys listed this week. Bi Williams transferred to the Naval Training School at Harold Robson joined the Armored Corps of the Active Service now in London.
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Bi Willams
Naval
Sraimog School
Harold
Robson
Armored Corps
Active Service
London
Auto theft and garage burglary disturb Acton area
Monday night or Tuesday morning a car owned by Mr. C V Force was stolen from Bower Avenue. A 1939 Ford V-8 was found abandoned near Acton, traced to Galt, with gas in tank and damaged steering lock. Post event, investigators probe extra tires and garage abandonment while no trace of Force’s car is yet found.
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GE Pe
Co. V. Force
Bower Avenue
Highway Garage
A. McIanae
Harrop
Ray Mason
Acton
Galt
Ray Maxson
Force
Harris Whitehead wedding in Toronto church
Miss Katherine Louize Whitehead daughter of Mrs Armond Whitehead and the late Dr P Douglas McIntosh married Wesley P Harris R C A F son of Mrs A M Harris and the late Mr Westley Harris at Bloor Street United Church Friday evening The couple will reside in Toronto after a reception at 35 Roxborough Drive Muskoka trip planned for their honeymoon
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Katherine Louize Whitehead
Armond Whitehead
P. Douglas McIntosh
Wesley P. Harris
R.C
A. M. Harris
Westley Harris
Rockwood
Ontario
Bloor Street United Church
George Co. Pidgeon
Armhrst Whitehead
Barbara McBride
June Whitehead
Roy Day
Gordon Pritchard
Weldon Kilbourn
Roxborough Drive
Harris
Muskoka
Toronto
Two Cases in Police Court Here Yesterday Morning
In Acton police court yesterday morning Alex Sinclair was fined ten dollars and costs for being intoxicated in a public place. Another case involved the theft of leather by a Beardmore Company employee, who received a stern reprimand and a suspended sentence for one year. Chief Harrap supervised both prosecutions.
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Acton
Alex. Sinclair
Beardmore Co
McDonald
Harrap
Road Officials Appointed in Eramosa Township
The Eramosa Township meetings named Y Ceaner as Road Superintendent and Peres Ro Reaves as Assessor at salaries of 3060 and 175 respectively. The bridge project was extended to September 1 with a funding delay to September 15. Insurance questions and grants to the Eramosa Plowmen’s Association were postponed to August 8.
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Eins
Con Dios
Peres Ro Reaves O
Todd Insurance
Erianosa
Slistis
Plane Crash Near Acton Injures Hamilton Pilot
Leslie Gregory of Hamilton was injured when his plane crashed on the S. H. Lindsay farm just north of Acton. Mr. and Mrs. M. Madill heard the crash, found the pilot, and brought medical aid before help could arrive.
Plane Crash Fatal for Leslie Gregory Near Acton
Leslie Gregory, late of Hamilton, died after a Sunday crash four miles north of Acton on S H Lindsay farm. The DHMoth plane en route to Honey Harbor burned in a swamp. pilot crawled away and was found unconscious, suffering severe burns and injuries. Provincial and local officials investigated the wreck as mourners in Hamilton and Acton expressed sympathy.
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S. H. Lindsay
Acton
Mrsaz_Madill
Honey Harbor
R. L. Gregory
S. HL Lindsay
Leslie Gregory
Hamilton
Leslie
Hovey Harbor
M. Madill
Mr. Lindsay
Mardith
Naas
Madill
Madill Stayed Wht Him Noe Her Husband Went To Summon Modi
Anbukinee
Patel
Rob
Weing
Oakville
Gregory
Hlamilton
Field Crop Winners in Acton Fair Competition
Acton Fair announces oats field crop results judged by C L Palmer of Freeman Ontario. Top awards go to Gordon Leslie Acton 95 points, Hugh Reid Erin 92 points, Millar Bros Georgetown 90 points, Kiffin Sprowl Acton 90 points. Garden Leslie three acre field yields estimated at one bushel per acre. This is among many exceptional crops expected this year.
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C. B. Swackhamer
Acton Fair
C. L. Palmer
Freeman
Ont
Gordon Leslie
Acton
UE. Pearen
Hugh Reid
Erin
Millar Bros
Georgetown
Kiffin Sprowl
Ampur Swackhamer
Acton SA
Rh. N. Brown
CW. Swackhamer
Garden Leslie
Guelph Bowlers Win Most Prizes at Acton Tournament
Acton Bowling Club hosted a crowded tournament with rinks from Guelph Milton Georgetown Grand Valley and Acton. Prizes included blankets chrome ware plates and casseroles. Winners included Robine Sens rink from Meban taking first prize and Bill Talbot earning third prize. Lunch was served and the event marked Acton’s opening tournament of the year.
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Acton
Hist Ovenine
Prt Robinesens
Meban
Bret Bloch
Ooy G. Skipe
Pha Bes Pede
Thadoy Hale
Guelph
Phe
Priice
Bill Talbot
Tink Thizes
Ehterafi
Milton
Georgetown
Grand
Valtey
Acton Institute Holds Pienie Meeting in Park
The August meeting of the Acton Women's Institute gathered in Acton Park. Attendees welcomed a Bannockburn branch visit on August 19 at Mrs Norman McEachern's Main Street home. Races and games included Pie Plate, Time races, Dropping Pins, Pillow races, and Kicking the shoe with winners named. A picnic supper concluded the event with social time and ample food.
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Acton Women's Institute
Acton Park
Bannockburn
Norman McEachern
Main Street
Acton
Wilderspin
E. Lambert
Earl, Davidson
Lyle Marchment
Jack Tyrall
Helen, Johnson
Joyce Greer
G.lantz
W. MacArthur
J. Dobbie
T. Lappin
Nurses Honor Classmates Turned Brides This Month
Chissnites in the HHO chiss of the Aertel joli-¢ peer lospatal Training School for Nurses were guests of honor at the home of Mrs Leonard Tubman where she and Miss Edith Marriot were hostesses. A shower for Miss Teachel Switzer adorned pink and white decor with a treasure chest of gifts. About twenty friends attended.
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Leonard Tubman
Edith Marriot
Moot
Greer
Marion Day
Borkwood
Conehustan
Fedas
Res Prey Delat
Acton Council Revises Building By law and War Notes
Acton Council discusses changes to the building by law with Ontario Municipal Affairs and plans for street upgrades and water service extensions. A wartime note mentions Flight Sgt George Molozzi of Acton, praised for a successful Osnabro ak mission.
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Acton Council
D. G. McLellan
Department of Municipal Affairs
Ontario
Acton
Municipal Board
Counel
Co Allan
Department of National Defence
Vilelage
Brown McLean wedding Saturday at bride's home
A pretty wedding was held Saturday afternoon August 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald McLean Erin. Helena Bessie McLean became the bride of Donald Lipsitt Brown son of Mr and Mrs George Brown Acton. Officiating minister A O A Foreman.
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Oelack-At
Donald McLean
Erin
Helena Bessie
Helen
Donald Lipsitt Brown
George Brown
Acton
New
Foreman
Princess Ines
Reta Aunn
Mr. Lloyd -McLean
Peterborough
Points East
Robert B Cripps Dies From Fall At Vancouver Building
Friends in Vancouver mourn Robert B Cripps who fell forty feet from a high building while toofing. He sustained severe back chest and internal injuries and died the following Sunday at St Pauls Hospital. Landon 60P. Vast numbers of Romans and Austrians in Britain join the Pioneer Corps.
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Robert B. Cripps
Vancouver
B.C
St. Paul's Hospital
Landon
Britain
Esquesing Council Debates Breakwater and Wall Costs
A deputation from Heardmore Cres contends Crescent access was blocked and locals claim proper drainage. council reviews the bid for the stone wall and changes in breakwater specifications. The motion by O Wilwon and Murray sets material and labor costs for the 9th June work at 1900 dollars. (Continued on Page Eight)
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Bsquesiig
Judy
Reesee
Heardmore Crescent
Bradage
Prom Tha Crescent
Harry Logan
Haines Brosnt
Murray
Red Cross Shipment Details Inked in Past Week
In the past week a Red Cross shipment from here was noted. The report lists items including garments, pajamas, and extra pants with mentions of coats and workwear. Names and exact quantities are unclear due to damaged text.
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RED Cross
Centenary of Acton Baptist Church Celebration
The Centenary of the Acton Baptist Church will be celebrated on September 13, 142. Community members and church officials mark the milestone with planned services and local observances, inviting attendees from surrounding areas.
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The
Toronto Daily Star
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W. G. Marshall
Acton Greens
Acton Institute
W. Marshment
J. Wilds
Helen Johnston
Lois Hunter
Jim Greer
Neil Marchment
Ethel Hunter
Jack Tyratt
Donna Anderson
George Moloazzi
England
George Molozzi
Osnabroerk
Germany
George
Airforce
Maria’ Street
Pament
Rett ‘Telephone Co
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Samela
County of
Kingston General Hospital
HH. J. Daney
Park
Glenwilliams
Acton and District
Phares
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Ives
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