Esquesing Township Federation Service Honors Rev J W Fraser
The Esquesing Township Federation of Agriculture held its annual church service at Boston Church on Sunday August 9 despite rain. Rev J W Fraser of Sunnybrook Hospital delivered a meaningful message from Matthew 23 28 urging honesty with self. George Musselle sang Open the Door and the Boston choir performed Saviour, age sin to Thy dear name we rise. Mrs M McCullough of Acton accompanied. Photofilm is made from wood pulp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Township Federation of Agriculture
Boston
J. W Fraser
Sunnybrook Hospital
George Musselle
M. McCullough
Acton
Rams Edge Georgetown 10-9 in Boxla Thriller
Acton Rams edged Georgetown 10 to 9 in a midweek box lacrosse thriller with nearly 500 fans watching. Jack Mann led Acton with three goals as the Rams defend late, preventing a late Georgetown rally led by Len Caruso and Zeke McCandless.
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Rams
Georgetown
Tol
Georgetown N. & G
Acton
Bettween
Bailiwick
Sarnia Beavers
Border City
Jack Mann
Ram
Grasby
Caruso
Cliff Bennett
Brother Bill
N &G
Beaumsdnt
Lloyd Smith
Joe Gerric
Norm Young Named All Star Net Tender for Acton Rams
Norman Young the Acton Rams goalie in the intermediate circuit was named the league's all star goalie and the sole Acton representative. Other selections include Carusa of Georgetown Wallaceburg's Mathe and Dad Barr of Sarnia. Jack Mann earned second team honors marking his second year on the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normie Young
Acton Rams
Acton
Georgetown
Carusa
Wallaceburg
Mathe
Sarnia
Dad Barr
Jack Mann
Norm Young
Minder
Rams
Hold Social Evening for Wedding Guests
Following the wedding reception Mr and Mrs Herbert Vyse of Acton entertained guests from Toronto Niagara Falls Guelph and Acton at a social evening. Mr and Mrs Allen McIsaac of Acton hosted over 100 friends from the wedding of their daughter Gladys. Music was by John Black Allan McIsane and George Fountain. A buffet supper was served by the hostess aided by A F Marshall and several named helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Vyse
Acton
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Guelph
Allen McIsaac
Gladys
John Black
Allan McIsane
George Fountain
A. F. Marshall
Des O'Rourke
Bill Anderson
Alex Currie
Governor General Sends Silver Spoon To New Canadian Babies
The governor general sent a silver spoon to all children born in Canada on Coronation day. Mr and Mrs Fergus Quee received the spoon dated June 2 1953 with inscriptions on the handle and back. A card noted the gift was from the Right Hon Vincent Massey to celebrate the queen's coronation and to extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Quee
Canada
Vincent Massey
C.H
Good Conversation Shapes British Commons Room
A digest article argues the essence of the House of Commons lies in reasoned discussion not speeches. It recalls the destroyed 1941 chamber rebuilt as a small oblong room to promote dialogue between government and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Muller
Winnipeg Tribune
House of Commons
Church Mi
House of Lords
Getting Stronger Through Small Steps and Groceries
A quote reflects personal progress as someone notes lifting groceries became possible years ago, illustrating steady strength gains from small daily tasks. The exchange contrasts self doubt with renewed capability and growth.
Burton Scores 10 As Rams Bow Sat
Wallaceburg Red Devils dominated the vacancy weakened Rams 24 to 11 on Saturday night in Wallaceburg. Gordie Burton poured in 10 of Acton’s 11 points. Bobby Heatley scored Acton’s other goal as the Rams played six man lacrosse with seven men. Mathe led Wallaceburg as they secured third place with the win.
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Wallaceburg
Red Devils
Rams
Gordie Burton
Burton
Acton
Bobby Heatley
Ted Footitt
Wallaceburg P.A
Mathe
Guelph
Preston
Bills
Toronto Township
Actongals
Georgetown
Gladys McIsaac Weds Herbert Vyse At Parents Home
Gladys Rachel McIsaac daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan J McIsaac and Herbert Malcolm Vyse son of the late Mr R Vyse united in marriage in the home of the bride s parents on Saturday August 8 Rev E Orsborn officiated The bride wore a pink nylon frock with a white halo hat and pink glass and white baby mums in her bouquet Attendants included Mrs Thomas Harris matron of honor and Miss Flora McIsaac bridesmaid George Fountain was groomsman The reception welcomed over 100 guests from Toronto Niagara Falls Milton Guelph and Acton After a northern Ontario honeymoon the couple will reside in Acton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Rachel
Allan J. MeIsaac
Herbert Malcolm Vyse
Thomas Harris
Flora McIsaac
George Fountain
Robert Dark
Allan Messaac
Melisaac
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Milton
Guelph
Acton
Ontario
Mrs. Vyse
Campbellville blanks Waterdown 9 2 to open series
Campbellville dominates Waterdown 9 2 as Jack Roberts strikes out 12 in a 12 hit duel. Waterdown pitcher trio Forth Finnamore Jacobs Rakish and Fawcett held to five hits as Campbellville builds a 5 2 lead and adds four runs in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville
Waterdown
Jack Roberts
Jacobs
Fawcett
Forth
Finnamore
Earl Cairns
Jack Laking
Brush
Hugh Barlow
Henderson
Roberts
Dowling
Bobby Barlow
Early Henderson
Forth Finnamore Jacobs
Rakish
Prayerful Exchange Between Johnnie and Minister
A fragmented exchange shows Johnnie asking the minister about nightly prayers while the minister replies some nights nothing is put forth. The garbled dialogue hints at a religious or moral discussion without clear context or consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Johnie
Cardials hold tryout season at Civic Baseball Stadium
The Ro ure ing the sports beat reports the Louis Cardinals holdout tryouts at Civic Baseball Stadium in Hamilton on August 14 and 15 with veteran scouts Joe Cusic and Frank Crespit directing sessions starting at 10 am. Ontario prospects ages 17 to 23 invited. players bring gear and may have expenses refunded if signed to a Red Bird minor league contract.
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Louis Cardenals
Civic Baseball Stadium
Hamilton
Cardinal
Joe Cusick
Frank Crespit
Cardinals
Red Bird
Ontario
Tom Burgess
London
Ont
Rochester Red Wings
Service Notes And Social Updates From Guelph Area
Rev John Ward conducts United Church service in Guelph with a quartet contributed by Messrs Robert Bingham Gordon Stanley Harrin and J A Little. Holy Communion held at St Johns Church with Rev RB E Price officiating. Various residents on holidays and visits noted including Eden Mills and Acton. A cousin death near Paris Ontario prompts funeral plans for Mr John Fielding. Aida has 130 pulp and paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Guelph
United Church
Robert Bingham
Gordon
Stanley Harrin
J.A. Little
Fred Williamson
Presbyterian Church
Eden Mills
St. John’s Church
RB. E. Price
T. C. Winlow
Wallaceburg
MacNamara
Royal Bank
Max Milne
Guelph General Hospital
Michigan
Don Hills
Jack Barlow
Lions Head
Norman Lambert
Herb Gibbons
Dutton
Frank Bolger
Clarence Horlop
Jack Fitrvsimmons
Moorefield
George Bolton
George Cairns
Oakville Hospital
Town Hall
Wynne Dunbar
Guelph Road
Leo Synott
Acton
Harvey Lambert
Lois Irvine
Brampton
J.C. Jackson
Orangeville
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Hospital Chaplain Federation
Torive
Man IN
Joan Leslie
Randolph Scott
Margaret O'Brien
Allan Martin
Walt Disney
Mickey Rooney
Ann James
Matic
Manning Electric
Watkins
Joe Gerrie
Junior Beaumont
Ross
Zeke McCandless
Zeke McCandlesses
Len Caruso
Metall
C. Bennett
Macswain Motors
British Commons
Gladys McIsaac
ING the Sports Beat
Brampton Conservator
Dundas
Streetsville
Caledonia
Enna
Wallaceburg Red Devils
Loup
OLA
Brampton Jeleven
J Calder
J Higgins
Teler
Les Devies
Julian Zayac
B Watson
Cliff Sutton
al Spanton
P McCrisnall
T Botomley
Vsubs
G Dabel
F Gils
D Rein
Aida
SALE
Eisen’s
Coats
Mill
Stanley Park, Erin
C.K.N.X. Ranch Boys
Upwells Limited
Margarine
B. Box
Choice Tomatoes
Boz
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