Acton Upper School Examinations Results Report
The following lists the Upper School results for Acton High School pupils reported by Principal Stewart. Names include John Agar English Literature Chemistry French and others with grades across English, Mathematics, Physics, Latin and Modern History. Five pupils qualify for the Honour Graduation Diploma by passing eight optional Upper School subjects: John Agar Shirley El Mott Ronald Hemsley Mary Sirrs Ernest West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Stewart
John Agar
John Barr
Betty Bduer
Dena Bralda
Frances Chew
Jomi—Coter
Shirley Sini
Ronald Hemsley
Donald Matthews
Mary Sirrs
Calvin Sprowl
Ernest West
Shirley el- Mott
Varied Program at Knox W M S August Meeting
The Knox Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society held an August meeting in the classroom with Mrs E J Hassard presiding due to Mrs Blow's illness. Mrs H Allison led devotions, readings and prayers, reports were adopted, Mrs H Mainprize read from the Study Book, and Mrs Kirby Williams sang a solo before closing with the Lord’s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Ww. M. S
E. J. Hassard
Blow
H. Allison
R. M. McDonald
British Guiana
India
Walt
Kirby Willam
Wil
Fall Fair Dates for 1948 District Events
The Agricultural Societies Branch lists 1948 fall fair dates across the district. Notable listings include C N E Toronto August 27 to September 11, Acton October 1-2, Milton September 24-25, Georgetown September 17-18, Mount Forest August 24-25, London September 13, Barrie September 13-14, Bracebridge September 16-17, Caledon September 17-19, Cooksville September 17-18, New Hamburg September 17-18, Shelburne September 14-15, Galt September 23-25, Lindsay September 21-23, Orangeville September 21-23, Brampton October 7-9, Erin October 9-11, Grand Valley October 9-11, Rockton October 9-11, Teeswater October 8-11, and Markham October 30–October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Societies Branch
Department of Agriculture
C.N.E
Toronto
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Mount Forest
Durham
Fergus
Barrie
Bracebridge
Caledon
Cooksville
London
New Hamburg
Shelburne
Galt
Lindsay
Orangeville
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Waterdown
Markham
Bolton
Streetsvile
Brampton
Erin Occ
New Businesses In Acton Opening In New Premises
Acton welcomes two new stores on Mill Street replacing the former Gregory Theatre. Carroll's Grocery opens Friday with self serve, larger stock, new fixtures and a rear warehouse. Ros Ann plans a store next door a week later with a fashion show at the Roxy Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Gregory Theatre
Acton
Carroll's Grocetery
Carroll's
Roxy Theatre
Mohor
Mil Street
Shower honors Norma Fetterly with August wedding gifts
On August 14 Mrs. Bert Crewson of West Finniboro Ontario hosted a bridal shower for Norma Fetterly whose wedding is planned this month. Kenneth and Mary Ellen Crewson drew a decorated wagon as a gift while Frederick expressed thanks for the presents. A bountiful lunch was served by Mrs. Bert Crewson with help from Mrs. Brandon Crewson and Miss Isabelle Crewson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Crewson
West Finniboro
Ont
Norma Fetterly
Kenneth
Mary Ellen Crewson
Lnden
Norma
Frederick
Brandon Crewson
Isabelle Crewson
First Case of Polio Reported in Halton 1948
The first poliomyelitis case in Halton County for the year is nine year old Virginia Singer of Norval Esquesing township. She travelled from Toronto where she contracted the illness and was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. No paralysis reported but health officials urge prevention and careful sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
James M. Mather
Norval
Esquesing
Virginia Singer
John Singer
Toronto
Mather
Ontario Department of Health
Milton Wins Third Game in Play-off Saturday
Milton takes the deciding third game 12-9 in a slugfest to grab a one game lead in the best of five series. Mowat relieved Snyder for Acton, but Milton rallied with two late home runs by Babe Clements and Gervais to seal the win as Acton faltered with costly errors and a rough 4th inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actton
Iast
Saturniny
O.B.A
John Mowat
Babe” Clements
Elinchei
Gervais
Milton
Bob Footitt
Triple A
Masters
Jack Waterhouse
Shammie" Rusk
Acton
Marshall
Grenke
Red Caps
Bob Anderson
Rod Ryder
Mitton
Melnnson
Stan Fay
Marales
Footitt
Anderson
Snyder
Stover
Lindsay
Robinson
Mowat
Hob Footitt
Ryder
Fay
Halston County
Babe
Chuck Gervais
Double Ring Ceremony at Robertson Kenney Wedding in Toronto
A double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Morrison Sells in Rhodes Limited Church Toronto tied Lilian Barbara Kenney to Albert James Arthur Robertson on August 14. The reception followed at the Masonic Hall Chisholm Ave with sixty guests. The couple plan a honeymoon at Three Flowers Inn Gravenhurst and Sudbury before settling at Commonwealth Ave Scarboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbertson-Kenney
Toronto
Mes
d—Henney
Acton
Margaret Hobson
Doreen Lees
Joan Yule
Marilyn Hornby
John Robinson
Harold Demmery
James Buchanan
Masonic Hall
Chisholm Ave
Three Flowers Inn
Gravenhurst
Sudbury
Commonwealth Ave
Scarboro
Capreol
W. Schlosser
Waterloo
L. Shiry
Kitchener
Butcher
Oshawa
Acton Council Eyes Provincial Police for Municipal Work
A special Acton meeting discussed hiring Provincial Police after the Municipal Officer and assessor resigned. Inspector Doyle outlined officer salaries and a $100 yearly pay increase toward a $2,240 cap, with a six-cent per mile police work rate offered by the Municipality. The council also planned to advertise for a Town Foreman and prepare a by law for a Thursday August 25 discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
E E. Harropp
McCutcheon
Doyle
Shower of Gifts Welcomes Bride to Acton Home
Mrs James Symonm hosted a miscellaneous shower on Wednesday afternoon August 11 at her Acton home to welcome Mr A C Gamble and honor the bride on her recent marriage. Neighbours attended and presented many gifts including a corsage from little Barbara Symon. Lunch was served and social time enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Symonm
A. C. Gamble
Acton
Till-Hayward Wedding at St John’s Orton
Helen Elizabeth Hayward married Wilfred J Till in a double ring ceremony at St John’s United Church Orton with a White satin gown lace yoke and seed pearl headdress. Bridesmaids wore hyacinth and pearl pink gowns as ushers and musicians attended. reception followed in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferns
St. John’s United Church
Orton
Helen Elizabeth
T. M. Hayward
Mr. Hayward
Wilfred J. ,H. Till
A. C. IT
Erla M. Curtrey
John Hayward
Marie Hayward
Toronto
Willa Till
Mary Milburn
Maid of Honor
Francis H. Loree
Fergus
Melville Rennick
Orangeville
William Courtney
Prisoner from Reform School Captured in Acton
Claude Gamache, 21, of Ottawa, an Ontario Reformatory inmate serving 12 months definite and six months indefinite for forgery and breaking parole, was recaptured in Acton with two accomplices after escaping during a landscaping detail. Constable Grant Allan spotted him loitering near the Free Press office and detained him. The trio fled guards during a shift near Yoronty Highway, but citizens helped recapture two others shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Gamache
Ontario Reformatory
Acton
Grant Allan
Gamnache
Mui Street
Free Press Office
Allan
Guelph
Gamache
Ottawa
Yoronty Hirhowray
Correction in swimming pool contributor list
In the list of contributors to Action Swimming Pool Fund the contribution of 50c credited to Mr. E Landsborough was an error. This amount should have been credited to another subscriber. As stated last week everyone is anxious that the lists be correct and we are glad to correct any errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action Swimming Pool
E. Landsborough
Erin Council Adopts 1918 Tax Rates and Budget Measures
Erin Township council met August 5 with Reeve Gordon Burt. By laws set general rates including County 11.8 mills and Hillsburgh 16.5 mills. school and public rates listed. debenture rate 9.15 mills. A condolence letter to Daniel Gray was approved and road pole moves discussed with Hydro Commission. Auditors report accepted. various grants and accounts approved. Meeting set for September 4 at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Gordon Burt
General School
Orton Police Village
Hillsburgh
Hillsburgh Library
USS
Erin Village
East Garalaxa
Caledon
Eramoxa
Eramosa
Daniel Gray
Hydro Commission
Coune
Stir Line
Dufferin
Wellington County
East Garafraxa
Wellington
Brett and Co
Erin Agricultural Society
Acton Agricultural Society
Esquesing Barn Destroyed by Fire in Tuesday Storm
Lightning struck the Esquesing Coxe farm near Speyside on Tuesday afternoon. The barn and contents burned, a bull was saved, but threshing and milking machines and most grain and hay were lost. Insurance partly covers the loss. Mr and Mrs Coxe watched the fire from the house as flames spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thabagi
Wm. Coxe
Esquesing
Nagsagaweyna
Speyside
Coxe
Acton Grower Tops Grain Club Scores in Ontario
The Ontario Department of Agriculture released the total field scores for the 75-Bushels-Per-Acre Club organized by Wellington County Crop Improvement Association. Judges K Murphy and Rev Capt W A Young oversaw cuts to estimate yields. final results will be published after the Wellington County Seed Show in 1949 with scores listed for Acton, Guelph, Moorefield, Alma, Hillsburg, Elora, Rockwood and Fergus among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Wellington County Crop Improvement Association
K. Murphy
B.S. A
Cropstan Seed
W. A. Young
Fergus
Wellington County
E. Griffen
R.R
W. B. Sutton
Hillsburg
James RL Burnett
Elora
Wm. Kerr
Guelph
Ivan Gilmore
Moorefield
Alen Powrie
Stanley Hewitson
Rockwood
Ernest Foot
Rockwood R.R
Unique experience of Acton lad while in England
Mrs Canham and her son Peter spent months in England and were guests of Field Marshal Montgomery with General seeking a chat. Peter recalled visiting the Tower of London and discussed breakfast choices, then asked for the Field Marshal's autograph which he will prize in years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
England
Peter
Courtesy driving urged to keep traffic moving
The Department of Highways urges motorists to maintain courtesy on the road. A higher level of consideration speeds up travel, aids other drivers, and helps prevent wrecks and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of High Wwaya
Night Dance at Acton Park Pavilion
Midnight dance at Acton Park Pavilion Sunday midnight featuring Bob Martin's Orchestra. Admission 75 cents. Phone 412-3-b. Barn Dance at Claude Piclet's Farm Seventh Line 14 miles north of Hornby on August 24 with Modernaires Orchestra. Admission locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park Pavilion
Bob Martin
Claude Piclets
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestra
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Knox W. M. S
Rew Clement
Melanson
Ab Fay
Clements
If McPhail
Rusk
Ss Marshall
P 'Grenke
Abh Masters
Morton
Ib Ij. Waterhouse
Masales
Ce Snyder
Council
Efc
Till-Hayward
ST. John's
Old King Cole
British National Coal Board
King Cole
Ad Reformatory
Erin Council
W. Coxe
Heep
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