Hospital Chaplain F Speaks at Esquesing Church Service
The Esquesing Township Federation of Agriculture held its annual church service at Boston Church on Sunday August 9 despite rain. Rev J W Fraser Sunnybrook Hospital chaplain urged self honesty from Matthew 23 28. George Musselle sang Open the Door and the Boston choir joined in Saviour again to Thy dear name we rise. Mrs M McCullough 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 in Boxla Thriller 10-9
Acton defeats Georgetown 10-9 before about 500 fans in the final home game of the season. Jack Mann led Acton with three goals while Len Caruso starred for Georgetown with three goals and three assists as the Rams held off a late NG surge to seal the win.
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Rams
Georgetown N. & G
Georgetown
Actons
Rangs
Bailiwick
Acton
Sarnia Beavers
Border City
Jack Mann
Ram
Grasby
Caruso
Cliff Bennett
Brother Bill
Tpump
Beaumont
Lloyd Smith
Joe Gerric
Burton
Watkins
Joe Gerrie
Normie Young
Junior Beaumont
Ross
Zeke McCandless
Len Caruso
Norm Young
N. G's
C. Bennett
Norm Young Named All Star Net Tender for Acton Rams
Norman Young, goalie for Acton Rams, earned the league’s all star goalie honor with a second team nod for Jack Mann. Other selections include Caruso of Georgetown, Mathe of Wallaceburg, and Dad Barr of Sarnia, with Young previously named outstanding intermediate net minder last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normie Young
Acton Rams
Acton
Georgetown
Caruso
Wallaceburg
Mathe
Sarnia
Dad Barr
Jack Mann
Norm Young
Minder
Social Evening After Wedding for Vyse Family Guests
After the Vyse wedding in Acton guests from Toronto Niagara Falls Guelph and Acton attended a social evening. Allan MelIsaac hosted over 100 friends who had joined the wedding of their daughter Gladys. Music by John Black Allan McIsaac and George Fountain. A buffet supper was served by the hostess with A F Marshall and others assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Vyse
Acton
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Guelph
Allen MelIsaac
Gladys
John Black
Allan McIsaac
George Fountain
A. F. Marshall
Des O'Rourke
Bill Anderson
Alex Currie
Governor General’s silver spoon sent to Canadian coronation babies
On Coronation day June 2 1953 the governor general sent a silver spoon to all children born in Canada. Fergus and Mrs Quee received the inscribed spoon dated 2 June 1953 with a back inscription and a card from Vincent Massey noting the coronation commemorative gift and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Quee
Canada
Vincent Massey
C.H
Good Conversation in British Commons
A condensed Digest piece notes the House of Commons favors quiet thoughtful talk over loud oratory. After the 1941 bomb, the rebuilt chamber kept the same plan to promote discussion and a two party system. Government and Opposition reason, compromise, and talk through problems to reach decisions.
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Edwin Muller
Winnipeg Tribune
House of Commons
Churchel
House of Lords
Getting Stronger Through Small Grocery Purchases
A speaker reflects on improving strength by recalling a past inability to carry three dollars worth of groceries. The tone notes personal growth and practical progress over time.
Burton Scores 10 As Rams Bow Sat
Wallaceburg Red Devils dominated the vaca tion-riddled Rams 24 to 11 on Saturday night in Wallaceburg. Gordie Burton led Acton with 10 of the 11 Acton markers, one of the best showings this season. Bobby Heatley and Ted Footitt aided the effort as the Rams, short-handed, fielded seven men in six-man lacrosse. The win secured Wallaceburg third place in the final league standings.
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Wallaceburg
Red Devils
Rams
Gordie Burton
Burton
Acton
Bobby Heatley
Ted Footitt
Wallaceburg P.A
Mathe
Gladys McIsaac Weds Herbert Vyse in Acton Home Ceremony
Gladys Rachel McIsaac daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan J McIsaac and Herbert Malcolm Vyse son of the late Mr R Vyse were married at the McIsaac home in Acton on August 8. Rev E Orsborn officiated. Attendants included Mrs Thomas Harris and Flora McIsaac. Music by Allan McIsaac. Over 100 guests from Toronto Niagara Falls Milton Guelph and Acton attended. The couple will reside in Acton after a northern Ontario honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Rachel
Allan J. McIisaac
Herbert Malcolm Vyse
R. Vyse
Vyse
Acton
Rev. E. Orsborn
Milton Presbyterian Church
Hich
Thomas Harris
Flora McIsaac
George Fountain
Robert Dark
Allan Messaac
Mclsaac
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Milton
Guelph
Ontario
Mrs. Wyse
Campbellville Takes 9-2 Win To Open Seven Game Series
Campbellville defeated Waterdown 9-2 as Jack Roberts pitched seven innings, fanning 12 with eight walks. Ken Moore Dowling Hugh Barlow and Earl Cairns led a multi hit attack for Campbellville while Waterdown’s Forth Finnamore Jacobs Rakish and Fawcett collected the five Waterdown hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville
Waterdown
Jack Roberts
Jacobs
Fawcett
Forth
Finnamore
Hugh Barlow
Dowling
Bobby Barlow
Earl Cass
Early
Henderson
Jack
Laking
Roberts
Finnamore Jacobs
Rakish
Minster's Prayer Question Reveals Child's Nighttime Habit
A minister asks a child named Johnnie if he prays every night. Johnnie admits some evenings he does not say prayers, noting gaps in his routine and a sense of not panting or praying consistently.
Cardinals hold tryouts at Civic Stadium in Hamilton
The St Louis Cardinals invite players aged 17 to 23 to try out at Civic Baseball Stadium Hamilton on August 14 and 15. Veteran scouts Joe Cusick and Frank Crespi run sessions starting 10 a.m. daily. Participants should bring gloves shoes and a uniform if available. The club will refund travel expenses for players signed to a Red Bird minor league contract.
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Louis Cardenals
Civic Baseball Stadium
Hamilton
Cardinal
Joe Cusick
Frank Crespi
Cardinals
Red Bird
Ontario
Tom Burgens
London
Ont
Rochester Red Wings
Service Streamlines at Churches and Local News Briefs
Rev John Ward conducted a United church service in Guelph with a quartet from Gordon Harris and J A Little. Rev Fred Williamson preached at the Presbyterian church after July vacation. Holy Communion observed at St Johns with Rev R E Price officiating. Local residents on holidays include Mr and Mrs T C Winlow at Wallaceburg and Max Milne recovering in Guelph General Hospital. Royal Bank staff changes noted and several families on trips to Lions Head Acton Brampton and Orangeville. Canada has 130 pulp and paper mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Guelph
United Church
Mersra
Robert Bingham
Gordon
Stanley Harris
J.A. Little
Fred Williamson
Presbyterian Church
Eden Mills
St. John’s Church
R. E. Price
T. C. Winlow
Wallaceburg
MacNamara
Royal Bank
Max Milne
Guelph General Hospital
Michi-gan
Don Hills
Jack Barlow
Lions Head
Norman Lambert
Herb Gibbons
Dutton
Frank Bol
Clarence Hortop
Jack Fitzsimmons
Moorefield
George Bolton
George Cairns
Oakville Hospital
Manly
Ie Town Hall
Wynne Dunbar
Guelph Road
Leo Synott
Acton
Harvey Lambert
Lois Irvine
Brampton
J. C. Jackson
Orangeville
John Fielding
Ont
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Hospital Chaplain Federation
Torive
Man IN the
Joan Leslie
Randolph Scott
Margaret O'Brien
Allan Martin
Walt Disney
Mickey Rooney
Ann James
Manning Electric
Les Macswain
Mel EL Fence
Peet
British Commons
Gladys McIsaac
Brampton Conservator
Dundas
Streetsville
Caledonia
OLA
Preston
Bills
Toronto Township
Actongals
Brampton Jeleven
J Calder
J Higgins
BR Tyler
Les Devies
Julian Zajyac
B. Watson
Cliff Sutton
al Spanton
P_ McCrisnall
T Botomley
G Dabel
F Gils
D Rein
SALE
Eisen’s
Coats
Mill
Stanley Park, Erin
C.K.N.X. Ranch Boys
Upwells Limited
Margarine
Thrift
Choice Tomatoes
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