Death by electrocution at Ajax Acton plant details
Robert Leavens an Ajax Engineers Acton plant employee died by electrocution Friday after a winch cable contacted a 550 volt crane line. A coroner's jury found accidental death and urged greater precaution. funeral held at Johnstone and Rumsey Funeral Home with many out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Leavens
Ajax Engineers
Acton
Leavend
Ajax Engineering Co
G. E. Syer
Wm. Benson
Foreman
G. Rognvaldson
R. McEachern
D. Manning
E. Marks
Robert Leavens
Seaxkatchewan
John
Sarah Leavens
Richard
Fonthill
Lyle Smith
Parry Sound
Mr. Leavens
John Williamean
Johnstone and Rumsey
Chas
R Gower
John Williamson
Geo. Ritchie
Samuel Snow
Chas. Spiers
Reg. Wilson
W. J. Coon
Henry Cripps
Wm. Hall
Hector Smith
Gordon Smith
Frances Smith
Owen Sound
Lambert
Wm. Landsborough
Richard Leavens
Lionel Smith
Harry
Charlie
Welland and
Acton Citizens to Be CNE Guests on Saturday
Acton residents invited as guests at the Canadian National Exhibition include Reeve and Mrs F J McCutcheon Mrs Amos Mason Mrs J C Matthews Mr R L Davidson Mrs R N Baird Miss Marguerite Ryder The CNE directs entertain groups of guests as community representatives during the fair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citlains
Derton
Reeve
F. J. McCutcheon
Amos Mason
J.C. Matthews
R. L. Davidson
R. N. Baird
Marguerite Ryder
CNE
Acton Company Offers 1000 Dollar Textile Scholarship
The Wool Combing Corporation of Canada sponsors a 3 year program at the Provincial Institute of Textiles in Hamilton. One employee or child of an employee will receive 1000 dollars per year for nine months of study to prepare for technical textile industry positions. Applicants must have the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and be 21 or younger, with exceptions for ex service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada
Provincial Institute of Textiles
Hamilton
Arl
Dublin Women’s Institute Program At August Meeting
Dublin Women’s Institute hosted Limehouse guests with Miss Robertson in charge. Mrs. George Robertson named delegate to the Area Convention in Guelph. Fall Fair exhibits convenor named. A $2 donation given to Acton Fall Fair. Program included readings, piano, poems, songs, a quiz won by Miss E Roberts and Miss Charlotte McCullough, plus lunch and social time. The National Exhibition fair display praised for farmer’s aids and farm products from across the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Dublin School
Limehouse Women's Institute
Miss Robertson
George Robertson
Con
Charlotte McCullough
Mulder
Winnie Ivens
Edna Jacques
Old Virginie
Nellie
Batkin
Canada
Pearl Kennedy
E. Roberts
Dublin
Transfers and Reports From Acton Public Utilities Meeting
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with Chairman C M Hansen and members Reeve F J McCutcheon and J R MacArthur present. Lights on Beardmore Crescent were installed per Esquesing Township order, a $1000 transfer from Waterworks to general funds was approved, pump house shingling completed, and a watermain leak at Bowling Green to be fixed soon. Accounts passed for payment include Hydro, Bell Telephone, Packard Electric, Canadian Line Materials, Grand and Toy, Acton Free Press, Canadian Chromulox, Canadian Westinghouse, Lut McDonald Electric, Express and Transport, and Mrs H Palmer.
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Theegular
Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. M. Hansen
F. J. McCutcheon
J. R. MacArhur
Wilson
Beardmore Crescent
Esquesing
Lambert
Bowling Green
Hydro Capt
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada
Packard Electric Co., Ltd
Canadian Line Materials Ltd
Grand and Toy, Ltd
Acton Free Press
Canadian Chromulox Co. Ltd
Canadian Westinghouse Co
Acton Loses Final to Milton in County Crown Clash
Milton defeats Acton 5 0 in the deciding game after Acton loses 6 4 in the fourth. Murray Grenke stars for Milton with strong pitching while Don Ryder limits Acton to five singles. Series tied two games apiece before the fifth game collapse.
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Acton
Milton
Murray Grenke
Red Caps
Don Ryder
Ryder
Ontario
Grenke
Rush
Marshall
Bob Footltt
Jack Waterhounes
Masters
Melanson
Bui Waterhouse
Gervais
Munsalés
J. Waterhouse
Singletons
Uiey
Don
Acton's Newest Industry Is a Foundry
A new Black Foundry in Acton commenced production as Monts and now casts for Acton Machine Shops and general trade. It employs about 85 workers, with plans to expand, located east of the C N R tracks beside Acton Machine Shops. Inside, a worker pours molten metal into moulds for Blow Punch Presses.
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Acton
C.N.R
Acton Machine Shops
Busy Bees Institute July Meeting in Nassagaweyn
The Busy Bees Institute Nassagaweyn group met at Mrs Peter McLeans home with 13 members and guests. They donated 1000 to Halton Recreation Park, discussed a local history project, retirement of pins, and a WI rally for speaking in Halton in November.
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Busy Bees Institute
Nassagaweyn
Peter McLean
McLean
Health League of Canada
Halton
Lowville
Tweedsmuir
Wilfrid Kennedy
Rhinehart
Limehouse
Nelson
Guelph
Motorist Crashes On Mill Street Block In Monday Incident
John H. Hutchinson a 67 year old resident of York Mills escaped serious injury after his car skidded off Mill Street striking a sidewalk and a highway marker post while following a large truck on Main Street. The crash caused $115 in damage and no pedestrians were harmed. Chief Harrop investigated and charges may follow. FALL FAIR DATES War 1948 EVENTS OF THIS DISTRICT
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John H. Hutchinson
York Mills
Mill Street
Starkman
Hutchinson
Main St
Harrop
Dutch dairy industry focus shifts from butter to cheese exports
The Dutch Minister of Agriculture stated in May that the Netherlands cannot compete on a no cost basis with Denmark and New Zealand in butter exports. He advised milk producers to concentrate on cheese, condensed milk and allied products where returns are better. Prince Philip aided by his aide-de-camp is mentioned in the export markets.
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Netherlands
Denmark
New Zealand
Acton's Newest Industry Begins Production at Blow Foundry
Acton welcomes the Blow Foundry owned by Kenneth Blow forming part of the Acton Machine Shops. The plant, 75 by 40 feet east of the CNLR railway, started with eight workers and will grow to about fourteen as capacity increases. Equipment includes a two ton electric furnace, cupola furnace, elevator, core oven, and automatic molding machine.
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Acton
Blow Foundry
Kenneth Blow
Acton Machine Shops
Peterboro
Blow
CNLR
Wil
Ken Blow
Fred S. Blow
Modern Stores Boost Acton Business on Mill Street
Mill Street sees multiple openings and renovations as Carroll's Groceteria expands, Ros Ann shop debuts with modern design, Vic Bristow opens a photography studio, and Maher Shoe Store plans a new Acton outlet. Town doubles as a thriving, rebuilt shopping district with at least ten major changes in two years.
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Mill Street
Carroll's Groceteria
Roxy Theater
Vic Bristow
Y.M.C.A
Acton
Maher Shoe
Carroll's
Down‘town
Second Case of Polio Reported in Halton County
The second polio case in Halton County is reported by Dr James Mather medical officer of Health. Peter Campbell a 12 year old from Sarnia was stricken while visiting his uncle Roy Agar in Acton. He was removed to Hospital for Sick Children Toronto for treatment. No paralysis yet and officials say no county outbreak expected.
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James Mather
Halton
Peter Campbel
Sarnia
Roy Agar
Acton
Toronto
Mather
Dance and music events in Brookville and area announced
Community notices list a Friday August 27 dance in Brookville Hall with a 40 cent admission, a midnight dance at Acton Park Pavilion on September 5 with Bob Martins Orchestra at 75 cents, and a barn dance at Claude Pickett's Farm on August 31 featuring Moderanaires Orchestra with 30 cent admission.
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Brookville Hall
Acton Park Pavilion
Bob Martin
Claude Pickett
Seventh Line
Hornby
Moderanaires Orchestra
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C.N.E
Acton Company
Limehouse W
Dominion
McDonald
Electric Co. Ltd
H. Palmer
Triple A
Delver
Hmit
Matt Tyler
Milton Int
Morton
Stover
Hox Ncore
Acton Urbreuuo
Milton Vwbuuheyo
Busy Bees
W.L
Thailand
Agricultural Societies
Department of Agriculture
Georgetown
Mount Forest
Durham
Fergus
Barrie
Bracebridge
Caledon
Cooksville
London
New Hamburg
Shelburne
Galt
Lindsay
Orangeville
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Waterdown
Markham
Bolton
Streetsville
Brampton
Erin Oo
Grand Valle
Rockton
Teeswater
Woodbridge
Prince Phillip
Salsa
Halton County
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