Ballinafad Woman To Celebrate Near-Century Birthday
One of Canada’s oldest residents, Mrs. Agnes Young, plans her 108th birthday on September 1. Born in Peel County, she recalls pioneer life, heavy farm work, and a childhood during the 1837 rebellion. She credits health to hard work, fresh air, exercise, and simple meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Younng
Ashe
Young
Chinguncousy
Peel County
Hfe
Fa Stu
Mrs. Young
Halton
Peel Countiea
Toronto
Dulter
Tts
Mr. Young
Nelson Township Barn Fire Causes $10,000 Loss
A barn and implement shed on the farm of Disidara Lucchese near Nelson Township Halton burned Sunday evening. Damage estimated at $10,000 or more, with crop, two pigs, a cow and several tools destroyed. Fire brigades from Bronte Burlington and Milian could not stop the blaze. The home was protected by Burlington. The farm lies on lot 2 cancellation 4 two miles north of the Dundas highway.
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Disidara Lucchese
Milton
Lo Hearms
Lash Simpson
Bronte
Burlington
Milian
Burlington Brigade
Nelson Township
Halton
Dundas Highway
Police Court Docket Reports Acton Case
A. Brown Jr of Hamilton faced the Acton police court after a Civic Holiday crash near Acton. He pleaded guilty to a driving charge and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Other charges including a pred tag and failure to observe a stop sign were dealt with by Magistrate Woodliffe.
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Acton
A. Brown, Jr
Hamilton
Woodliffe
Acton Residents Recall Attending Early Exhibitions
Acton residents recall the early Canadian National Exhibition years. H. G. Holmes remembers visiting in 1870 and 1861 with a camp, describing routes to the grounds and preparations for opening ceremonies in Toronto. W. J. Akins, longtime Acton fair secretary, notes attendance at the 1881 and 1882 Toronto fairs and a seven year absence while in Saskatchewan.
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Canadian National Exhibition
Acton
H. G. Holmes
Yonge Street
Leannot
Goderich Camp
King Street
Exhibition Grounds
Holmes
G.T.R
C.N.R
W. J. Akins
Akins
Toronto
Saskatchewan
Two Months in Jail for Drunk Charge in Milton
Lewis Laird of Norval appeared before Magistrate William F. Woodliffe in Milton's special police court. He received 90 days plus a 10 day suspended sentence on related charges, with his car impounded for three months and his driver's license cancelled for one year. The case notes he was found with an almost empty wine bottle under the front seat and claimed he had not been drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heense
Lewis Laird
Norval
William F. Woodliffe
Milton
Laird
Bert Hodgson
Brampton
A. J. Oliver
George Cookman
Hodgson
CK Stevenson
George Stone
Keith Hightower
Viola Luneau
New Hydro Rates Set For Acton Consumers
Ontario Hydro Commission informs Acton Public Utilities Commission of new rates effective with next billing. Domestic rate drops from 1.6¢ to 2.5¢ per kWh for first 60 kWh, commercial rates unchanged for initial 100 hours, power con rates adjust, water heater rates cut from 0.44¢ to 0.40¢ per 100 watts, average heater bill falls to about 1.90 dollars monthly. Street lighting unchanged.
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Ontario Hydro Commission
Acton
Force Electric Moves to Acton Plant Expansion Tied to Growth
Force Electric Products once in Preston now operates from a nine thousand square foot Acton plant after rapid expansion since 1929. Founded by H R Force and joined by C Voot Force and E S Force, the firm grew from eight products to about fifty with line items such as toasters grills waffle makers and air heaters. The central Ontario location suits increased production and central distribution.
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Iisur
Force Electricroducts
Preston
Acton
Ding
Force Electric Products
H.R
Gus) Force
C Voot Wall Force
E. 8.Tec Force
Butt
Nhl
On- Tario
Force
Hugh C. McLean, Ltd
Final Chapter in the 1938 Baseball: Acton Falls to Milton 12-2
Milton defeated Acton 12 to 2 to clinch a Playoffs spot in a game featuring strong Milton slugging and quick baserunning. Norm Morton started for Acton, while Clement homered for Milton and Bob Brush contributed in the outfield and at the plate. The acton offense managed five runs in the third and fourth innings but could not overcome Milton’s leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
Finis
Asle Neon Wihins
Actona
Milton Tein
Bus Morton
Clement
Mooney
Morton
Bob Brush
Toletzka
Morton Ackip Orst
Guthrie
Whapilen
Waterhouse Hutoover
Omac
Marmura
Bill
Moones
Lyle li
Norm Morten
Aston
Anderson
Bayliss
Williams
Teletzka
Mullan
Mole
Tuletzka
Johnny Brush
Norm Merton
Naslor
K. Clement
Sproat
Bhs Morton
Waterhouse
Lyte
W. Clement
Lyle
Acton Flour Mill Expands Daily Capacity to 125 Barrels
Acton flour mill owner Mr H Lindsay has added a new unit bringing total daily capacity to 125 barrels. The modernized plant at Excelsior pastry mill operates with electric power and uses a sequence of separators scourers and rolls to produce flour and separate bran. Local visit notes a busy industrial site with rolling and chopping for nearby farmers.
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H. Lindsay
Lindsay
Excelsior Pastry
Tip Farr
Paris
Miss M Chapman Appointed Assistant Librarian
Fromion group of eighteen applicants Miss Madge Chapman was appointed Assistant Librarian of Aton Public Library to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Helen Lambs resignation. The board met Monday to decide among qualified candidates. Appointment takes effect September 1. Secretary Treasurer Neil Gibbons reported the annual Provincial Brant at 100 17 dollars, about 24 dollars more than last year.
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Fromion
Madge Chapman Wa
Aton Public Library
Helen Lamb
Oso
Chapman
Neil Gibbons
Chan
Acton Moves Force Electric Plant Operations
A local report notes Force Electric Products plans a broad relocation to Acton last week. The paint department and assembly will fill the top door area of the building once a former tenant vacates. Delays stem from occupancy, but removal is expected this week and full move to Acton will follow.
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Force Electric Products
Acton
Abe Ot
Neer
Mire A MacArthur Observes Her Ninetieth Birthday
Mrs Angus MacArthur celebrated her 90th birthday on Sunday with about sixty attendees and many more sending congrats. Friends from Toronto Beamsville Vineland Guelph Creemore Stayner Aston and Dunn attended. The cake had ninety candles and ninety roses were presented.
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Angus MacArthur
Toronto
Beamsville
Vineland
Guelph
Creemoore
Stayner
Aston
Dunn
J. Martin
E. Huntsman
J. D. MacArthur
Gibbons Family Mourns Loss Of Paul Thomas
Mr and Mrs Frank Gibbons mourn the death of their fifteen month old son Paul Thomas after a tea accident at a Toronto visit The child was rushed to St Michael s Hospital but died early Saturday The funeral was Monday at St Joseph s Acton with interment Dublin Cemetery pallbearers Harold Simpson Mickey McMilan Rena Bralda and George Louth named.
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Frank Gibbons
Paul Thomas
Delaine
St. Joseph's Church
Acton
Pather McBride
Dublin
Harold Simpson
Mickey McMilan
Rena Bralda
George Louth
U F Y P O Meeting Brightens Lome School Evening
A well attended U F Y P O gathering at Lome School on Thursday August 18 featured a strong program. Harvey Fisher chaired with Lorena Locker performing vocal solos, Mr Locker on guitar, Mrs J J Stewart reading, Helen McGowan at piano, and the Rag-Time Band including Mansell Nelles Mac McLaughlin Jack Cooke Florence Cooke. Misa Grace Follett sang with Helen Meredith on piano, Arthur Johanson did step dances, Mrs Alvin White recited, and Ted Anderson sang. Refreshments followed and dancing ended the evening.
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U.F.Y.P.O
Lome School
Harvey Fisher
Lorena Locker
Mr. Locker
J. J Stewart
Helen McGowan
Mansell Nelles
Mac McLaughlin
Jack
Florence Cooke
Drunken Visitor Disturbs Prayer Meeting at Baptist Church
William Bevan of Cheltenham entered the Baptist Church during a prayer meeting and threatened attendees while intoxicated. Chief McPherson arrested him. Bevan appeared before Get Dilly, JP, and was remanded on $590 bond until the trial next Wednesday.
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William Bevan
Cheltenham
Acton
Baptist Church
Dian Kuake
Bevan
McPherson
Get Dilly
Triad
Modern Gypsies Use Motor Car to Make Escape
Emerson Cripps near Knatchbull was robbed of 18 dollars by two Gypsy women at Nassagueuecya farm. The trio arrived by car with five occupants, one blocking the license plate while the other distracted Cripps as the theft occurred. Constables investigated, linking the culprits to similar provincial robberies.
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Emerson Cripps
Knatchbull
Goderich
Ooungeville
Neil Patterson
Nassagueuecya
Cripps
Fnally
Acton Upper School Exam Results and Pupil List
The Acton Upper School results list pupils and grades across subjects including Mod Hist Geom Trig Chem Physics and Lit. Names such as Sheila R Breen Therese Campbell Patricia Harrop John Hollinger and Hazel Wilson appear with grades from C to f. Additional Acton pupils include Jean Bennie Elspeth Gibbon Wilma Nansen and Mary Young with varying marks. Standing granted in Lower School to Mahie Brunulle Audrey MacArthur and others are noted.
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Acton
Allure
Sheila R. Breen
Therese
Campbell
F. Pranossef
Diab
Alzrina
Gibson
Patricia Harrop
J Martin Hasbard
John M. Hollinger
Walter R. Lamb
Cymp
Donald J. McPhail
Dorothy E. Phillips
C. Minina I. Rawson
F. Laverne P
Mith
F. Beauce I. Taylor
M. Elizabeth Watts
Doris A. Wilson
Hazel A. Welson
Isabel
Guelph Ocollege
Jean H. Bennie
Fry
Elspeth E. Gibbon
Wilma RD Nansen
Mary
Mahie Brunulle - Choy
Audrey MacArthur
Cleog
Maple Leaf Loyal True Blues Hold Annual Picnic
The Maple Leaf LTB held a Sunday afternoon and evening picnic at Mia Wilderson’s home. Supper at 6:30 followed by races and games. Winners included Helen Johnson in Girls 4 years and under, Marjorie Bilton in Girls' Bhoe Race, Earl Johnson in Boys' Spoon Race, Mrs Hollinger in Spoon and Onton, Mrs Gamble in Grandmothers' Special, Myrash Bilton in Clothes Pin. Bingo rounds awarded consolation prizes to several residents.
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Mia Wilderson
Helen Johnson
Marjorie Bilton
Earl Johnson
Mra. Hollinger
Acton Tennis Players Defeat Georgetown Team
Acton Tennis Club members visited Georgetown for fourteen games Tuesday evening. Acton won eleven games to Georgetown three. A splendid evening with refreshments and social time following the matches.
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Acton
Georgetown
Acton Tennis Club
Decoration Day and Meeting Announcements From Acton Lodges
Acton LOL No 467 schedules its Annual Decoration Day for Sunday August 28 with members meeting at Lodge Rooms at 2 30 pm DST. The Acton Women's Inquire plans a September meeting at YALOA with guest speaker Dr Abbott of Erm.
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Acton Women's Inquire
Yaloa
Istaf
Abbott
Wil
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Ballinafad
Agnes Young
Nelson ‘Township
Acton Power
Ontario
Ted
H. R. Force
Garville-Milton
Ramshaw Pan
Mito Amiculties
Oselmure
Devon
Miasterou
Ramshaw
D. H. Lindsay
M. Chapman
Mire
A. MacArthur
Fortune
Gypsies
Maple Leaf Loyal True Blues
Mee
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