Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

22

Canadian Open Novelty Fiddle Champ draws Sleepy Marlin and Les Duby

Sleepy Marlin, US National Old Time Fiddle Champion, teamed with Les Duby for guitar in Shelburne with Wayne Slorpy Marlin winning the Novelty class. They promoted Kentucky music on WHAS-TV and CHCH radio, touring with Vince Mountford and performing on CBC broadcasts, while sharing credit with Rhythm Ramblers in a busy Canadian Open lead-up.

Ghelburne Les” Duby Cainer Wayne Slorpy Marlin Lowville Kentucky Bie Geepy’ Marlin Elso Canada Whas-Tv Jaouisville Les Duby Shelburne Arena CHC Sault Sin Marie CBC Sleepy Les Vince Mountford M.C Brampton Rhythm Ramblers Garnet Hose Aydh Keer Shelburne Acton Les Dubyn Vance Mountford

Rock-a-Long Institute Plans Annual Bus Trip

The Rock-a-Long Institute and AUZU MeeUNg of den awet Long Womens Institute discussed a planned August bus trip at Moa Alex MccPlid ran's home. Committee members Keamosa Wo men's Institute invited for August 28 evening. A paper drive runs to August 24 at Mrs D McPhedran's home.

Auzu Meeung den Awet Long Womens Institute Moa Alex MccPlidran Oan Tio Loman Mae W. Hitchie G. Mitchell D. McPhedran Keamosa Women

Arbitrator Appointed For New School Section

August council meeting in van Rochwood at West Giaine fraxa discussed forming a new school section. Frank Day named as arbitrator for the division. treasurer authorized to pay school board debts. Land offers to two parcels along Second Line set at 100 each. August 13 deadline noted for acknowledgment.

Florn Eeesie West Frank Day Eramowsa Hitler Council

Erin Township Council Adopts Attendance Officer Appointment

The Erin Township Council appoints Charles McKeown as school attendance officer for the balance of the year after the resignation of Harvey Deering. They join the Ontario Municipal Association with a $10 membership and approve multiple payments including registrar Guthrie and village treasurer, with the next meeting set for August 7:30 pm.

Charles McKeown Erin Township Harvey Deering Ontiaro Municipal Association Rerse Asaociahen Higalan Hoc Guthrie Sranaters Erin Sint St

P U C Review Paint Report From Acton Gas Water Works

The Acton city department flagged minor issues with a water line installation by United Sub-Gas. charges from a broken main on Peet Street were paid by the gas company. The commission approved some accounts for payment and passed on tire costs, with insurance and fuel line materials noted.

Uniyd Peet Street Camuoioaon

Herbert Smith McEachern Buried in Acton

Longtime Acton township resident Herbert Smith McEachern died after two years of poor health. Funeral held at Churchill United Church with burial at Pauview. Acton mourns. family, friends, and pallbearers listed. floral tributes noted. weather mentioned in passing.

Herbert Smith McEachern Eran Che Say Mae Ronald McRochern Fai Hey Bi Necon Churchill United Church Hunley Rome Paurview Acton Sturan Bey Mary Burgess San Hon Marianne Thérs Angus Juha Roland Jennie Effie Kain Townshup J Valliety Acton Norman Frank Fireman Archie Pare Bruce Dave Russet

Local highway signs and building painting update in Acton

New green mileage signs were erected on No 3 percent highway. Acton's new Gece hall is receiving a Wright red paint on the doors. A Toronto woman locked herself in her car after a pan on Mall Street last Wednesday and was relieved when a good Samaritan opened the door with a coat hanger.

Acton Toronto Mall Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kes Duby U.S CIBC Dan Fairbairn Edgar Goudaire Thwinners Ned Landry Novi Bertin Tunpers al Charny Wingham Do Mittner Nova Scotia Rock-a-Long Institute Mra 1 McNabb Canvener Mini Speck Guild Neranda Quebec Mra OA McPhedran Hiden Bayne Go Ingle Ho Bayne Pramosage Township van Rochwood Town Hall Herve Obos Poet's Corner Messe Mungerson, Gamble and Whee Concen Concusson Fantownalip Messra McNabb and Moyer Amd Gamlers Butman Hell cLess Tan Garnet McKenzie Focal Publiehoot Proneipal McRenain Erin Two Council Joint Association Counes Teeve Robt. R. Hamilton Fred A. Hoffman St. George's Square P.U.C Ussinue J McGeachner Hagh School Cain Hydeo Apr Miley Juanes Apes Peoples Fuel Bramptot Matos Ro Thompson Fuels & van Norvman Asm JOD Oaks Guelp Blake Bhieks H.S. McEachern Sotat Pollock and Campbell Water St North Galt Churchill Road Ledger Milt Anna Coulson Fue Fawr Colea Mills Fdeo Bills Ster Alton Park Gullph Milton Mackenzie News Vas Racaesa Riise Ae Andrew Butler R. BR. No ESSO Grant's Motors Queen ST Television Service Sy ‘R. W. Grant Watson's Music Store Telephone Halton & Peel Trust & Savings Company W Or Beatsy Oakville Oas Victor ROOT
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication