Plan Large Industry Acton Rotary Visit Promotes New Plant
Acton Rotary Club hosts District Governor Brettedl who outlines Rotary aims and community work. J J Stewart confirms sale of 70 acres to Porter Company of Canada for a new Acton plant, with site work to begin soon and local labor impact anticipated.
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J. J. Stewart
Acton
H. K. Porter Company (Canada) Ltd
MacDonald Blvd
Rotary Club
Rotary Club of
F Brettedl
Rotary Waal
Cintaio
Boal Club
el Mattocks
Ted Hansen
Bouttel
Acton Club
Mr. Gretten
England
Midlands
Cookeville Hotery Club
Free World
Tyler
J J Stewart
Ones Varden
Hatton County
Hay Daposed
Tay Entun
Mr Hunn
Ho Porter Company
Canada
United States
Tma Fvans
Pittsburgh
Rene
Acton Rotary Club
Brett Brettell
Toronto
Brettell
Acton Rotarians
Bil Mattocks
Red Cross Blood Clinic Set for August 29 in Acton
The Acton Legion and other groups sponsor a Red Cross blood clinic at the Legion Armory on Thursday August 29. Residents of Acton and district encouraged to donate to build the Canadian Red Cross Society blood bank. Last year 8000 bottles were collected. Ontario grant expands free transfusion service to Metropolitan Toronto and other regions with nominal hospital charges for administration and cross matching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deten Legion
Acton
Canadian Red Cross Society
Red Cras
Hamilton
Niagara Peninsula
Galt
Guelph
Brantford
Lakehead
Ontario
Toronto
Red Cross
Cangtan Legion
Herb Woods
Acton Legion
Guelph Escapee 17 Captured After 95 MPH Police Chase
A 17 year old fugitive from Guelph Reformatory was captured after a high speed 95 mph pursuit from Acton to Georgetown. Constable Mervyn Harness led a nine man posse through driving rain, crashing cars and rail damage, ending with the detainee near Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Mike
Ronald Miller
Georgetown
Geeree Sow 1
A. Pole
Acton
Cons. Harness
Lawrence Tureedgold
London
Wold
P.C. Harley Lowe
Ted Scott
James Bilsie
Mrs Buckner Hosts Duke of Devonshire Chapter Demo
Mrs. Robert Buckner presided as hostess to the ladies of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE while Mrs. George Robertson demonstrated Scots shortbread. The chapter will run the booth for Scottish fare at Acton Park Community Night of singing and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Buckner
Robert Buckner
Duke of Devonshire
George ‘Robertson
Acton Park
Retired Missionary Living in Rockwood
Charles J. Jolliffe, a retired missionary of Rockwood, recently celebrated his birthday. He enjoys a quiet retirement at his home on Herrs Street and welcomes occasional visitors. His maternal grandfather was Rockwood’s first postmaster, Robert Pasmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Jollffe
Rockwood
Robert ‘Pasmore
Mr. Jolliffe
Ieee
Collision causes $100 damage in two car crash
Police investigated a Sunday evening collision at Queen and Yonge Streets in Acton Thorntull. Donald Anderson and Joseph T. Loughran each drive west and east respectively. Estimate of damage set at $100. Authorities pursue inquiry into motive as locals discuss a revenge platform.
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Donald Anderson
Acton
Queen and
Yonge
Peter the budgie found after backyard escape ads
The Wongeura family tried to recover their budgie Peter after it escaped from a cage in their Mill Street yard. An advertisement placed in the Free Press led to a call reporting the bird perched near Farry Lake, where it was rescued and returned to its cage tired but safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Wongeura
Mill Street
Tts
Farry Lake
Mer. Woodburn
Eden Mills Fun Fair Brings Community Together
Eden Mills Community Club held its annual Fun Fair after a Friday postponement due to calm weather. A ball game against Radeno ended with Eden Mills on the losing side, Badenoch scoring in the fourth, then a busy bingo and pony rides drew a large crowd. Prizes awarded included items to Mrs Carter of Guelph and Mr Watson of Fergus, with several locals winning lamps and racks.
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Eden Mills
Radeno
Zadeen
McLean
Bratges
Badenoch
den Mills
Rovers
C. Carter
Guelph
Watson
Fergus
Local Collector Exhibits Antique Arrow Points and Relics
Willam Pasmore of Hockwood near Rockwood guards about 30 arrow points found on his Pasmore farm. The artifacts, potentially over a thousand years old, include a horse pistol of antique style and a tiny carved oxen yoke model.
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Willam Pasmore
Hockwood E
Pasmore
Rockwood Village
Robes Pasmore
Rockwood
Acton Runner Again Aims for Track Meet Victory
An Acton runner repeats a strong performance at the track meet held on a Saturday. Protest over a possible obstacle by an opponent is noted, with comments on a controversial call and a near miss in the finish.
Principal Announces Grade XIII Exam Results at Acton High
Principal Ted Hansen released the Grade XIII results from Acton High School last June. The list shows Arch ie, Wayne T P Algebra 60 Physics 70. Braida Raymond L History 84. Dawkins D Gary History 81 Geometry 50 Physics 31 Chemistry 66. Jany Elizabeth C Eng Comp 6 Eng Lat History 522 Lata Authors 73 Latin Comp 71 French Authors 83. Landsborough Robert C Eng Comp 70 Eng Lit 54 Algebra 63 Geometry 80 Trig States Physics 80 Chemistry 78 Faene Authes 60 French Comp 70 MacColl Colin J Eng Comp Eng Lit 61 History 3 Zoul oy MacKenzie Wendy H Hi pry 90. McMillan Donna M Geometry 50 French Comp 34. Peal Joy D Eng Comp 64 Eng Lit TS Physics 71 Chemistry Latin Authors 72 Latin Comp 68 French Auth 1 French Comp al. Saunders Lorne A Eng Lit 58 Dimitry 33 Physics 36 Chemistry Watson Delmar E Z Chemistry
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Jany
Elizabeth C
Landsborough
Robert C
Faene Authes
MacColl
Colin J
Zouloy
MacKenze
Wendy H
Utilities Committee
A report from the invest committee on painting the hydro warehouse was submitted to the Pots utilities commission. The committee agreed on a pay adjustment for the wage department after hours and the treasurer was empowered to pay PUC employers.
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Invest
P.U.C
Weesge
Jack Lambert
Beng Mare
Glenlea
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H. K. Porter
Seth Jeret
Auchea Barope
Adele
Cambodia
Feran
Guede Tape
Uparideven
I Stewart
Te HO Porton Company
Taronto
Nuno
Wee
Chase Had Bee
Pat Stewart
Beaoeh
Stewart
Ovenes
Atef
CF Leatherand
Try Pal
Pad Leatherland
Interae
Munn
Maating
Actomans
Mc Nunn
Ceneds
Federer
Mr Mune
Negenanans
Aton Chang
Ates Industey
Red Cross Blood Clinic
Vos
Faury Lake
Dad
Patti
Atsneral Nile
Hegley Messariel
Andes
McGilliun
Cumeh
Bruce
Acton High School
Archie, Wayne T
Braida
Raymond L—Hastory
Dawkins
D Gary
Chem
Try
Watson, Delmar EZ
Linle
Bobby Wright
Hindley
Tur Hydro
Ee Owas
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