Acton Surprises Milton with 10-11 Upset in Big League Tilt
Morton and Telfer pitched for Acton as Loral delivered heavy hitting while Milton's mound staff faltered. Acton rallied from an early deficit, piling up nine runs in the third inning and roaring to an 11-4 lead before Milton fought back, then Acton slammed late insurance runs to win a wild, error-filled game with 37 hits and 30 runs, drawing the biggest crowd of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Bros
Telfer
Acton
Loral
Milton
Milton-Acton
Halton County
Capitals
Landon
Exzeard
Morton
Maurgl
Dboys
Moon U Pitzhers
Ada
Millton
Woods hit by batted ball in game summary
A fragmented baseball recap notes hits and runs with players such as Clement, Waterhouse, London, and Morton. It mentions base hits including doubles by Anderson and Lini, stolen bases by W Clement, and errors and passed balls. Umpires Leeds and Rankine are listed. the notation implies late entries and continuation on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
A Clement
Toleizka
Lindsay
Anderson
Liniway
J. Waterhouse
London
Haseba
Clement
Exeard
Morton
Leeds
Rankine
Norval Man Killed Saturday in Motorcycle Crash
Harold Kitner Hustler 26 of Norval was killed instantly when his motorcycle collided head on with an eastbound car on No 7 Highway driven by William McGregor of Brampton area. Coroner ordered an inquest. witnesses and police investigated the crash. Hustler survived by his parents and one brother. he was an experienced rider and lifelong Norval resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kitner Hustler
Prank Hustler
Norval
William McGregor
Hilsboro Road
Toronto
Albert Deadman
Moncton
New Brunswick
Hustler
McGregor
Deadman Auto
Mire Deadman
Paul
Deadman
Brampton
A. C. Herbert
Georgetown
Br. W. H. Boden
Trilic
Ray Wodgson
Andrew Yerkes
T. H. Owens
Lloyd
Norval United Church
YMCA Board Meeting Sets Plans For September Events
The YMCA board held a special Thursday session with new secretary George Finnery present. President R R H W Elliott chaired as they formed committees to schedule social and entertainment features and to promote business men's activities. The Y gym class will perform at the Acton Fair opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan Y.alc.a
George Finnery
H W. Elliott
Yy. Gymnasium
Acton
Public Utilities Commission Sets Major Water and Repair Actions
A special meeting chaired by Arnold with Commissioner Hansen and Reeve Maurrison discussed damages from the Attiidles truck collision. They won't settle for half and will pursue about 32 dollars in damages citing Farmer negligence. The panel ordered water service notices and meter repairs, considered purchasing meters, and planned water works improvements by connecting dead ends. The superintendent said electrical repairs on Main Sur North and Scene Street will begin next week. The commission authorized a travel purchase from the Highway Garage at 325 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
AuUlicies Commission
C. Hansen
Reeve Maurrison
Udg- Arnold
M O. Farmer
Shalf
Parmer
Sash
Canlinisiian
Main Sur
Scene Street
Public Utilities
Town Hall
Bureau of Municipal Affairs
Upper School Exam Results at Acton High School
Results from the Upper School Departmental Exam received by Secretary R. M. McDonald list student names with subject grades. Entries include Margaret J. Arnold, Elma Draida, Norman Braida, and many others with grades across Modern History English Latin French Geometry Trigonometry and Latin Composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McDonald
Acton High School
Margaret J. Arnold
Elma Draida
Norman Braida
C. Eyleen Dreen
Jonn Dennis
John G. Granam
Wilma R. Hansen
Eliadretil E. Harrison
Harvey McCutcheon
Emene McLean
F. Donalda J. McPhadl
Engiba
F. Matjorie A
Srd
Howard A. Norton
Modern Histoni
Marguerite EK. Roszelus
C. de
Roderick M. Ryder
Modern Winetory
Etta W. Swackhiamer
Frederick G6
Turner
Jean H. Bennie
Sheila RN. Dreen
Shoppers' Guide Ad Listings for Carroll's Grocery to Wrecking Co
A fragmented shopper guide lists numerous local businesses including Carroll's Grocery Keilagy's Cam Poikex Paper Ner tO Motors Lib. Mies Grocery J. Cadeks and others. Mentions theatres, footwear stores, wrecking company and time tables with several names and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nertoin Motors
Toronts Fertwear Co
Lib. Mies Grocery
J. Cadeks
Wor
Fatlaren
HO. Ware
Pallants Footwear
George Wallace
ADL Savarese
Grgory Theatre
Wage
Kedlage
Au-Herseit
Wol. Wright
Motor Fatality West of Acton
Pred Barnett of London was instantly killed and three others injured in a motor collision three miles west of Acton last Friday night around eleven. The injured, taken to Guelph Hospital, include Harry Murdock of London Verna Maltby of Kitchener and Joseph Bullas of Kitchener. Barnett died from head injuries after his car overturned on a culvert and fence. the Murdock car also overturned and the Kitchener car was damaged after striking a boulder. The accident occurred near Walter Lamb’s farm on the Halton Wellington county boundary. Inquest set for Rockwood September 3 before Coroner Dr L M Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Barnett
London
Acton
Guelph Hospital
Harry Murdock
Verna Maltby
Joseph Bullas
Kitchener
Walter Lamb
Minlby
Murdock
Barnett
Canadian Pacific Railway
Murdoch
C. S. Hyman Company
Lindsay
Maltoy
Tripp
Halton
Wellington
Rockwood
L. M. Stuart
Johnstone and
Rumsey
Free Press
Mission Circle Picnic in the Park Event Highlights
The Mission Circle of the Baptist Church hosted a Wednesday evening picnic with races and contests for riddles followed by a customary picnic supper. Mrs. E G Baxter delivered a brief address at the close of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Band Concert Pleases Acton Audience
The Acton Citizens' Band under Bandmaster Bert Mason gave a varied program on Sunday evening at the Park. Brass quartets were highlights and though attendance was light, the performance was well rendered and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bert Mason
Blakelock Picnic Draws Five to Six Thousand Attendees
The fourth annual Blakelock picnic drew an estimated five to six thousand people with a program of sports. Bert Heron led children through numerous events as winners were crowned in races for various ages and events including open thread and needle, cycle, dash, and walk contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakelock
Bert Heron
Cloun
Georgina Tankstone
Ada Dowdle
Mary Tankston
Leonard Lee
Laurie Lang
Raymond Plumber
Bernice Johnstone
Betty Johnstone
Dora Gillum
Stanley Crowley
Jack Curran
Ben Dewburry
Girts
Evelyn Fuller
Shirley Very
Don Bastend
Bobby Hughes
Bill Shelly
Margaret Hughes
Bernice Connell
Pete Taylor
Gils
Elen Rapson
Margaret Woods
John Hart
Harry Perkin
Myrtle Past
Donna
Mintheson
Alex. McNab
van Emslie
D. Marconi
H. Connell
Jim Cunningham
William Herbert
Jim Smith
Charlie McCaurlin
A.chapman
W. Speers
Burton
Er. Bardoé
Ian Emslie
Bob Cook
GL Street
Raymond
Nndianre
Parson
Hap Riley
Httle Betty MacKenzie
Mies Clam Butts
Jack Simms
Acton Council Deliberates Water Meters and Garbage Tender
Acton Council discusses metering for water services and a municipal garbage collection bid to address limited dumping grounds. The meeting also covers frontage assessment for Waterhouse, road drainage fixes on Willow Street, hospital indigent accounts, and bids for repairs and cave troughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public States Commission
Arnold
Willow Street
Exquesing
Weardmore Crescent
Jas. Symon
Acton Public Utiilies Commission
Stree
Town Hall
He Bel! Telephone Co
B.S. Eliott
John. E. Williamson
T. J. O'Neill
A Frank
Oic Bureau of Municipal Affairs
Milton
Mason
McMillin
Towy
Visiting groups host evening at Georgetown girls school
The Acton B Y MU and Georgetown HY UL members attended a Monday evening event at Georgetown Girls School. Baseball games provided amusement and Rev G Baxter spoke on "Mercies" before refreshments by the Georgetown Unitas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton B. Y. MU
Georgetown H. PY. UL
Rev. & G. Baxter
Georgetown Unita
Hand Crushed in Wrining Machine at Beardmore Leather
George Footitt eighteen son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pootitt suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand was caught in a wringing machine at the Beardmore Company tannery on Saturday. Four fingers were amputated and doctors hope to save the thumb and palm. Fellow worker Jas Sangster acted quickly stopping the machine and freeing the arm. Footitt is in St Josephs Hospital Guelph recovering and awaiting skin grafts while friends offer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Footitt
Walter Pootitt
Beardmore Co
Jas, Sangster
Iman
Mr. Sangster
Sein
George
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Now Operates Two Stores in Acton
Announcement this week states M Pallant will run two Acton shoe stores. He previously operated Kenney Bras's shop, built steady growth through aggressive expansion, and will transfer stock to a second location beside the Bank of Montreal. Alex Lindsay of Toronto joins to manage the new store after thirty years in leading Ontario shoe firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pallant
Kenney Bras
Pallant
Acton
MM. Brown
Mul Street
Uo Bank of Montreal
Mr. Pallant
Eyid Li Kenney
Collision Between Auto and Farm Wagon Near Brampton
Air W. H. Speight of Toronto crashed with a farm wagon carrying a plow on the highway near Brampton. A ten year old boy Roy Winters suffered a severe gash and a fractured yankole while the wagon ran away. Speight escaped serious injury and no blame was found on him by township officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
W. H. Speight
Toronto
Upda Yarmers
Brampton
Th Wayorr
Mr. Speight
Yruttic
Mr. Spelgat
Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Guelph in Eyamosa Township
Fire destroyed a barn on the lawn of Richard Alikingon in Eyamosa Township about three miles east of Guelph on Thursday. A party of men had been shooting prisons nearby shortly before, but it is not certain if they caused the blaze. Fire apparatus from Guetols helped save the house but the barn and contents were completely lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Alikingon
Eyamosa
Guelph
Guetols
Coming Events at Hulton Conservative Association
The Hulton Conservative Association in Georgetown Park announces events on September 12. Hon Karl Rowe, Province Leader, will represent. The program includes sports in the afternoon and dancing in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulton Conservative Association
Piinc
Georgetown Park
Karl Rowe
Provincis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Toletzka
A. Clement
Jw. Brush
Naylor
Anna Et
Cronin
Excard
Oibert
Woods
M. C. A. Roard
Hepburn
Shoppers’ Guide
Carroll'y Grocery
Canaillaxy National
Keilagy
Cam Poikex
E. Harrop
J. K. Carding
E. F Lilead
Megal Theatre
Duffrane
Locke
Winkett Wrecking Ceoj Sterting Heetwear Ce
Crewsons Corners
TY. A. Blakelock
M. P
A. Mason
Jax McMillan
McCutcheon
C. Wer Harrison
Jas, Waterhouse
John
Agnes
Tull
Tex
Ned
Antree
Punchire
Wred Martectt
Gencath
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