Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair opens at Roxy Theatre
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fall opens August 20 at the Roxy Theatre Acton starring Marjorie Main and Perry Kilbride with their 14 wide character cast. The new comedy features Ma Kettle in a county fair bread and jam contest while Pa joins a zany harness race. Lori Nelson and James Best provide romance as the eldest daughter and her suitor.
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Pa Kettle
Univeraal ‘International
Roxy Theatre
Acton
Marjorie Main
Perry Kilbride
Pa” Kettle
Ma” Kettle
Lori Nelson
Kettle
James Best
Ape
Cow Herd Mishap Echoes Classic Wordplay
A playful exchange turns on a misheard phrase about a herd of cows. One speaker corrects another, culminating in a pun on hearing and shame.
Estate Auction Sale at McGill Farm August 28
Household furniture and implements including antique pieces, dishes, linens, glass, and cooking utensils to be sold with two cows and calf. Auction at McGill Farm on Streetsville line half a mile north of Highway 5 Saturday August 28 at 1 30 oclock. No reserve cash Terres: Cash Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers.
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Mcgill Farm
No. 5 Highway
Streetsville Line
Hindley and Elliott
ToowS Ee Ae Ok Aes We Call Em Right Colors
A casual ad note promotes choosing colors for decorating plans with a promise that the paint line offers everything needed. The playful phrasing emphasizes confident color selection and a full assortment of paints.
B Hives Lose Fifth Straight As Dundas Dominates
Dundas Hornets clinch near certain first in Intermediate lacrosse with a 10 0 win over Acton based B Hives. Walter Main and Willis spark late rally while Junior Beaumont nets three for Acton as Dundas leads 5 4 after three quarters.
Ontario Beekeepers Warn Honey Crop Halves
The Ontario crop is estimated at no more than ten million pounds, about half of last year. Many counties report no honey or very little, while Simcoe Grey and Ottawa Valley areas show better returns. Western Canada faces a similar shortfall, with Saskatchewan Manitoba Beekeepers predicting a very brief supply. Alberta expects a fair crop to meet western demand.
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Ontario Beekeepers’ Association
Board of Directors
Ontario
Simcoe and
Grey
Ottawa Valley
Canada
Saskatchewan
Humorous exchange on Ann’s marriage to a radiologist
Joke between Madge and Marge about Ann marrying a x ray specialist. Marge notes he must see something in her others miss.
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Madge
Ann
Marge
BBC Tests Sixth Sense With Dog Whistle
The BBC aired an inquiry into the unknown describing a dog friendly whistle inaudible to humans. Viewers reported pets like Spot and Lassie waking or reacting while owners heard nothing. Cats such as Pluff and Tiddles sometimes mewed in response to the high pitch.
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BBC
Spot
Lassie
Pluff
Tiddles
Ginger
Blackie
Georgetown Legion to meet Eisen's in provincial softball round
UASA reports Georgetown Legion faces Eisen's in a best of three provincial softball series opening Saturday in Georgetown with a twilight game in Acton on Wednesday to follow. Should a third game be needed, a coin toss will pick the venue.
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U.A.S.A
Georgetown Legion
Eisen
Georgetown
Acton
Eisen's
Elsen
Eramosa
Elsen's
Everton
John Cunningham
Ono
John
O.M.B
Oakville
Brothers-in
Acton Bantams
Paris
Halton
Port Credit
Milton
Opening of C N E One of TV Firsts
One of the first CBC television events in Toronto will be the Canadian National Exhibition opening on August 22 with Gov Vincent Massey opening speech telecast. Additional CBC telecasts from the Exhibition will run for 14 days. A temporary tower will be used due to delays in building the permanent transmission tower.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Television
Toronto
Vincent Massey
Canada
CBC
Amber lights at intersections override right of way
The Ontario High Court rules that flashing amber signals require drivers to proceed with caution and that standard right-of-way rules do not apply when approaching such intersections.
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The
Financial Post
Ontario High Court
Acton B-Hives dominate Mohawks 23 to 4 in lacrosse showdown
Saturday night at home the Acton B-Hives overwhelmed the Brant Norfolk Mohawks 23 to 4 with Johnny Kapek scoring six goals and Doug Townsend and Junior Beaumont adding four each. Goalkeeper Green faced heavy pressure as Acton built a 5-2, 9-3, 14-3 lead and Norm Young anchored the win in net for playoff momentum.
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Acton
Hornets
Norm Young
Townsend
Brunski
Cleave
Bob Wilson
Zeke McCandless
Joe Gerrie
Junior Beaumont
Krapek
Porter
Dundas
Bill South
Tecchi
Johnny Haines
Joe Gerri
Main
Joe Gerric
Nets
Willis
Anderson
B-Hives
Brant-Norfolk Mohawks
Mohawka
Brant Mohwaks
Doug Townsend
Joe Gearria
Alexander and Howell
Haines
Kentner
Fred Hill
Henhawk
Cat’s Private Navigation Method Probed By Scientists
An article discusses cats’ uncanny sense of direction with examples from Birmingham to Banbury and Bodmin. It notes cats travel long distances unaided, suggesting a private navigation method, inviting scientific study while joking about tracking them with ringing. The Times highlights homeward journeys and cryptic map reading by felines.
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Birmingham
Banbury
Bonzo
Exmouth
Bodmin
Bodmin Moor
Dartmoor
Exeter
Countess Weir Bridge
London
Dublin
Kildare
London Times
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Hives
Tolls Wain Rae
Carol Ela
el 'l
Duncian Hornets
Walter Main
Burlington
Streetsville
Chunky Hornets
Animal Entertainment
Guelph
Sprivel Theatre
Speedvale Ave
Northeast City Limits
China
John Payne
Gail Russell
Wife
William Holden
Arena Freeman
Robert Cummings
Tizabeth Scott
Sports Sud Srt
Milt Burrows
C.N.E
Coats
Eisen’s
Mill ST
Swift Current
Acton Park
Calgary Stampede
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Acton Citizens’ Band
Robert Rae
G.T.R
Scott Act Review
Bob Rae
States
MacSwain Motors
Chrysler and Plymouth
Queen St
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