Acton Column Reports Weather, Fair, and Local Happenings
Local notes describe heavy rains and high water all year, upcoming Fall Fair preparations, hay handling incidents, hay fever bloom along country roads, a newly arrived town grader, bass in Fairy Lake attracting anglers, and Canadian National Exhibition plans. Mention of transport brake repair on Mill and Eighth Street and youth service at Maple Leaf Gardens with Acton district church participation.
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Acton
Wittore
Maple Leaf Gardens
Taconte
Institute Picnic At August Meeting
The August meeting of Ospinge Women’s Institute featured a school picnic with Greenock Institute members and families. Joan Aitken won the prize for most progress in school, while many prize winners were named for age groups and events.
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Institute
Ospinge Womens Institute
Greenock Institute
Fall fair dates across Ontario towns
Listed are multiple fall fair dates for towns including Acton Aberfoyle Arthur Bolton Bracebridge Brempton Caledon Drayton Drydes Fimire Enna Fergus Georgetown Ingersoll Landon Markham Milton Orangeville Waterdown Woodbridge Ort Tanda with events spanning September to October and various day ranges.
Births and Marriages Notices From Local Sources
Births and family announcements list a birth in Guelph on August 7 and another on August 12. Names include Juli Marie and George Gordon with family notices from local hospitals and homes. Also noted are a marriage and a bereavement notice for Helen Laishman, wife of James McCaig, with interment at Berk Lake Cemetery.
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Perkins
Gud
Tun Pes- Buu
Theo Bun
Theines Cray Uy
Geelon
Generel Husprd
PLUTO
Hareld
Joan Flute
York
Guelph
Uneur Daeughtes
Juli Marie
Ube Generel
Acton
George Gordon
Nurang
Jos
Betty
Milly
Inez Jual
In memory of Pte Howard A Web ater in action Caen France
In loving memory of Private Howard A Web ater who fell in action in Caen France on August 15. A family tribute recalls his gentle heart and the sacrifices he made, with prayers and lasting love from those who cherished him.
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Pte
Howard
Ann
Garden Party and Parade in Churchill United Church Events
A garden party at Churchill United Church is planned for August with a program to be announced next week. The Pittsburgh Handworth Band Tattoo will perform in Holleburgh on August Vth before the village parade to the park. If weather turns bad the program moves to the arena. The Hands include the Larne Scots Guelph 1th Field Regiment Mount Forest Acton Rockwood Alton Grand Valley and Hillaburgh. Gate prizes include a tailor made suit from Rond Clothes Shop Guelph and a Biltmore hat from Nichols Economy Store. Admission 6c. Children 25c.
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Pittsburgh
Ander
Holleburgh
Larne
Rond
Guelph
Biltmore
Nichols Economy
For Sale Classifieds Mix of Household Goods and Vehicles
A long list of for sale items including play pens carriages burners furniture stoves dining sets and a wide array of vehicles from tractors to cars and trucks. Several entries specify locations Acton Georgetown and Glen Williams with contacts such as Thomas Cothing Tom Mewson John Perry and others. Prices range from modest to several thousand dollars and delivery options are noted in a few listings.
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Ation Kellogg's
Glen Garage
Glen Williams
John Perry
Glen Willama
Cement shortages surge across border amid rising demand
The report notes cement supply lagging behind demand with prices rising and cross border shortages affecting ongoing paving work. Officials warn conditions limit availability while suppliers struggle to meet orders.
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Free Press
Stan Hal
RR 2
Wes
Lore Street
Fairy Lake
Hamilton
Toronto
Charles Bo Wall RA
University of Western Ontario
National Hepwenh Roam
Ottawa
Guelphere
Vufnagel
Peri
Joan Aitken
Jerm Fisher
Ovear
Jimmy Rees
Jimmy Robertson
Sheila Henderson
Edward McDonald
Maureen Henderson
Joan Craig
John
Sherlock Aitken
Margart Winters
George Chester
Jimmy Hurren
Joyce Robertson
Doris Allan
Ronald Carney
Hazel Chester
Helen Allan
Marierie Chester
Lenore Chester
Lenore
Joyce Robertean
Marjorie Chester
Robert Grundy
Jover Robertson
Majorie Chester
Doris Alan
Mrs Allan
Patterson
Thos. Fines
John Moffit
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wm. Henderson
Relwood
Mary Struthers
James Struthers
George Renrick
D. Stewart
G. Sunter
Niagara Falls
Arnold Sunter
J. A. Bulloch
Huntaville
Jerome Hunter
Cleveland
Ohio
Cliff McSwain
Stamford
FE. Fisher
W. J. Jackson
Alf Winter
Duatie
George H. McKee
Star City
Sask
Elwood Jackson
R. J. Matthews
Len Nicholson
St Catharines
G_ Robertson
Arian
Sky Lake
Brace Peninsla
Douglas Robertson
Bert Craig
Georgetown
R Hunter
Guelpha
FL Wood
Douglas
Niagara-on-the- Lake
Mro
Chiff Williams
Wm Webb
Albert Robertson
Duncan
London
George Robertson
Rev Sommerville
Erin
Mire Phyllis Foreman
Francia Brydon
Wair
George A. Browne
Karachi
Pakistan
Canada
Mr. Browne
India
van Wyck Cleaners
Kent
Waterloo Hedding
Simmona
Marshall
Way Negires
Sammons
Saas
Mire
Shortul
Muley Meney
Lew
Hal Helldaye
Blue Grass Country
Williams
Morgan
Bowery Boys
Masi
Dietrich Rich Wilbing
Tia
Wadbale Cash S Adietnan Ey Dane
Mikem Dante
ASB Moria RE
Churchill United Church
Beardmore & Co., Limited
Acon
Roy
The
Acton Free Press
Thomas Cothing Phage
Jovi Waethi
PO Sale Chower
Owe Containers
Carlin Mas
Janes
Albanese
Hertury
Tellen Kinlee Hadio End Electric
Dhone
Fasorgetown
Arthur
Sats
Sens
Ile
Thompson Motors
Skyline Forage Harvester
Ferguson
Ford
Meteor
McCormick Deering
Tom Mewson
Nash
Jeep
Allis Chalmers
Ford Tractor
Monarch
Male
HOOM
Bower Ave
Dirk Wood
Farnworth Memorials
Elora
Camstery
Quelph, Ont
Jo Saranke
Frank Toth
Sai
George-town
Kitchener
Mackenzie News
Litthe
Amerie
Measra Jones & van Gils
Consult
R. M. Bell
Fittlag
E. Braida Shoe Store
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