Boy Injured by Car At Mill Main Corner
Four year old Jamie Widawski, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Widawski of 2 Main Street North, suffered a dislocated left shoulder and head injuries when struck by a car at the Mill and Main intersection Saturday afternoon. Eye witnesses said the child darted into the road as a car driven by Donna Andrews of Acton approached. The child crawled to the curb after the impact. He was taken to Guelph General Hospital by police cruiser, underwent surgery and is progressing favorably. Anxious shoppers gathered as Acton council had recently discussed a Transport Department survey on traffic lights for the intersection where currently red and amber warning lights operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Widawski
Walter Widawski
Main Street
Mill and
Main Streets
Ron Rupert
Acton O.P.P
Donna Andrews
Acton
Mill Street
Ledger
IGA
Ale
Brian Moore
Craig Hutchison
Hutchison
Guelph General Hospital
Murray Neal
Guelph
Acton Council
Department of Transport
Barn at Blue Springs Nursery Destroyed by Fire
A barn at Blue Springs Nursery west of Acton burned Friday night in strong winds. It housed valuable furniture from the estate of Mr. Swift’s late father and was destroyed within minutes. a second unlit vehicle and a gasoline tank were damaged but saved. Firefighters kept flames from nearby greenhouse as light rain began. The Swift couple had recently discussed selling the barn for lumber salvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs Nursery
Acton
Ted Swift
Alvin Moore
Mr. Switt
Rockwood
Alvi Moore
BRT
Arena repairs advance with cement and reinforcing mesh
Work on levelling the arena floor and relaying pipes for brine has been completed along with installation of heavy reinforcing steel mesh, forming the base for new cement work.
Collision on Queen Street adds to aging corner dangers
A two car crash on Queen Street caused 250 dollars in damage Tuesday evening. Edwant R. Serven and Dick Van Steaten collided as rain worsened conditions at the corner, with Constable Ron Rupert investigating. Separate item notes arena floor work by Dafor Metallicrete making progress, to be poured in about two weeks with adapters for hockey and lacrosse nets, and potential use for car auctions once completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen-Young
Edwant R. Serven
B.R. I
Acton
Queen St
Dick van Steaten
Ron Rupert
British Columbia
Dafor Metallicrete Floor Company
Recreation Committee
Olligiat
Free Press
Lake Avenue Residents Urge Reconsider Objections to Fence
Acton residents along Lake Avenue urged to reconsider objections to a proposed chain link fence at Use Park. Fence viewers called to rule after nine objectors. judge George Elliott consulted. residents face possible liability costs up to 30 percent of fence and 50 percent maintenance. Modernization halted after boards were removed. public input pressed for privacy concerns and a board fence alternative.
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Acton
John Dennis
Fred Cale
Willian Thompson
Lake Avenue
Park
Nine Lake Avenue
George Elliott
Retary
Elliott
Che Bradley
Parks Band
Cafe Payers
Georgetown
Parks Board
Lake Ave
Circus Comes to Town with Top Performers Next Week
The Sells and Gray circus, sponsored by Acton Rotary Club, sets up at the park for two shows on Wednesday August 19. Elephants Anna May and a Hungarian act headlining with a host of acts, contortionists, jugglers, clowns, and a dog act. Proceeds fund improvements at the scout hall and Rotary volunteers handle parking and tickets.
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Acton
Gorgon
Rotary
Jim Ledger
Sulvance
Rememer
Charlton Heston
Anna May
Lassie
Anna May May
Florida
Lacey Sisters
Cha Cha
Pepito
Aoorate Igmanace
Por
Tommy
Whoan Ape
Royal Bangagers
Sarasota
North America
Harness Maker George Edwards Marks 90th Birthday
Harness maker George Edwards celebrated his 90th birthday on Wednesday August 5 at his daughter and son in law’s home in Acton. Born in Woodville Ontario in 1878 he moved to Acton before 1900 and married Minnie Statham in 1899. His wife’s family ran Statham’s Bake Shop and Edwards once worked at a tannery before opening his own harness shop on June 1 1900. His shop stood at Mill and Main Streets for years and he has a granddaughter and a great granddaughter born last January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edwards
Harvey Walters
Church Street
Acton
Mr. Edwards
Woodville
Ontario
Minnie Statham
Statham
Edwards
Jnne I
ISO
The
Free Press
Geo. A. Black
Acton House
Mill
Main Streets
Walters
Howard Allaby Dies in Wreck Near Acton
A collision on highway 25 three miles north of Acton left Howard Allaby 22 dead when a northbound truck toppled onto his car. Bob Wierenga escaped with minor injuries as heavy wreckage and spilled milk hindered rescue efforts. Constable Mansell Riley led the investigation with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Allaby
Heipeler
Bob Wierenga
Acton
Wierenga
Hespeler
Highway
Nora Turner
Queen St widening and paving could start in September
AH ECCCHE council committee heard that Queen St widening and paving near Acton may begin in early September. Highways department officials indicated work would start with cooler weather, as council discussed finances, planning board appointments, and resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen St
Queen St. LE
Acton
No 2 Committee of Council
Final results for Grade 13 exams released at school
Principal Han sen announced the release of Grade 13 departmental exam results. The list includes names such as Ashley Elizabeth and Bennet Paul with subject marks in Eng Comp, English Lit, Botany, Zoology, French, Geometry, Physics, Latin Authors, and Chemistry among others, with numerous scores ranging from the 50s to the 80s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hansen
Ashley
Elizabeth Mo
Bennet
Paul E
Daly
Ranald
Denny
J. Christopher
Elhou
Mary
Franklin, Neil
Hall
Allan G—Eng
Hetler
Ronald R
Hurst
Jil
Jennings
Ry James
Kuba
Lasby
J. Corraine
Lauder
Gwen D
Lawson
Peter No
Lemon
Marilyn
Lindsay
Donald
Masales
Garw
McKeown
G. Thomays
Mottat
Mary C
Smith
Vivian M
Sproston
W. Brian
Sterutt
Gerda
Swarckhaner
Carolco
van Staden
Dirk
Waterhouse
Terrence Bo
Weir
Carl M
White
L. Gay
Willams
John P
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Carol
Mr. Widawski
Tme
Acton Park
Acton Trev
Lo de Graft
Vehether
Vawlunrom
Pashway
Traffi
Sax
Dria
Dairy- Law Company
Hespelor
Lutoyath
Gay Lea Dairy
Mansell Riley
Guelph Opfp
Albert Fiowin
Council
Esecamp
Col Highwears
Ounetos
Tinsday
Withee
Tians
J. Bert Wood
Acen
Patsey
Towa
Count Seciinig
C.fewtherland
Mr. Brown
Weatherland
Wensstaat
Alerk Sack McGeachie
Dudies
North Halton
Seoupany
Jim Costigan
Theesday
Heard
Susan
Pendleton, Donna F—Zoology
Phillips
Robert A
Eng
Reed
D. William
Swackhomer
Linda J
van Hockelen
Edward Po Eng
Glenlos Subdivision
Maidvale
Rad & White
Meale Road
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