Miss M. Z. Bennett Receives Federation Honor in Toronto
Miss M Z Bennett of Acton received the Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario highest award at the 35th annual dinner in Toronto. An honorary life membership and a roses corsage accompanied a certificate as seven other teachers also earned the honor. Bennett, retired in 1939 after 32 years at Acton Public School, remains active in LO DE and church circles.
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Federation of Women Teachers’ Associations of Ontario
M. Z. Bennett
Acton
Toronto
Ontario
Federation
Miss Bennett
Bennett
Royal York
Margaret Bennie
Leamington
Canada
Acton Public School
Halton
Mabel Sabine
Hamilton
Katharine McKellar
J. Lyle Beatty
Pembroke
Eva Langley
Fort William
Bassie Falconer
York Township
Susan Hardie
Brantford
Elizabeth Hoppen
Kingston
Ground Dedicated For Scout Chapel At Blue Springs Reserve
An afternoon service on Sunday dedicated a new scout chapel ground at the Blue Springs reserve near Acton. The clearing and tree planting were completed beside the Blue Springs pond as uniformed leaders participated. Rev AS Mitchell led the dedication with Cecil Smith reading and William DeHart delivering prayers, with ROD F Bourne giving the address. Local officials and scouts attended, including FOC Irwin, WJ OH Tisdale, B Ho Montlock, and a Canadian headquarters representative.
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Blue Springs
Acton
Blue Springs Pond
Stople
AS Mitchell
Hamilton
Cecil Smith
York Central
William DeHarte
Rod F Bourne
Foc Irwin
Boy Scouts
OH Tisdale
Ho Montlock
Ottawa
Michell
Scottish Delegate Visits in District Eleven
Eleven members of the Liver Wood W LE attended the Canada Day conference of the Associated Country Women of the World in Toronto last week. A family gathering of 27 spent Sunday, August 23, at the home of Mr and Mrs R Corbett. Mrs John Inglis, delegate to ACWW from Scotland, spent a few days with Mrs R Corbet and Mrs Ern Batkin.
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Liver Wood W LE
Associated Country Women of the World
Toronto
R Corbett
John Inglis
ACWW
Scotland
R Corbet
Ern Batkin
Manor Residents Enjoy Sunday Concert On The Lawn
Residents of the Halton Center in Dial Manor gathered for an afternoon concert on the Manor lawn performed by the Oakville Citizens Band and Legion Pipe Band. The bands toured in buses from Oakville and Milton and the event included a silver dollar gift for each resident. Visitors from Milton and Oakville attended along with Mayor James Black of Oakville and Reeve J. McArthur.
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Halton Center
Dial Manor
Manor Lawn
Oakville
Legion
Provincial Grant Aims Pool Project Details at Meeting
At a Wednesday meeting the swimming pool committee outlined grant plans and responsibilities for pool completion. Amos Masan supervises junior swimmers while repairs caused a one week shutdown, delaying work until after Labor Day. Present: A Masan R Parker J Creighton G Alis J McGeachie.
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Mas R Parker
J Creighton G. Alis
J. McGeachie
Canadian Private Gunn Liberated From Korean Captivity
Fir Donald James Gunn a paratrooper formerly of Acton and Toronto parents was released from a Korean prison camp and brought to Freedom Village. Eight Canadians were freed this week with mixed reports about food and conditions.
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Donald James
Jimmy) Gunn
Korea
Freedom Village
Pte
Gunn
Toronto
Acton
Manitoba
Petawawa
Pte. Gaon
2Rd Battalion
Royal Canadian Regiment
Sht
Malu
Free Press
Pie
J. Fetter M. McCristall
Lasby
I An Well
Americus
Converge on Acton for Mutual Fire Aid Demonstration
Four fire trucks from Georgetown Milton Trafalgar and Acton will lay water lines for nearly a mile in Acton at about 7 p.m. Chief S Tennant says the Acton truck will move to protect Georgetown if needed while other county centres receive protection. The Acton display will be behind Baxter Laboratory plant with hoses extending to a distant point.
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Acton
S. Tennant
Georgetown
Milton
Trafalgar
Hove
Tennant
Baxter Laboratoryen
Mrs Jany Hosts Knox Ladies Aid Meeting
Mrs Jany entertained the Knox Ladies Aid group with a fall planning session on Tuesday afternoon. President Mr McCutcheon presided and readings by Mrs Grindel and Mrs Buchanan were followed by a Lord's Prayer themed prayer. Lunch and a social time concluded the gathering. Dr G A Sirrs of Acton, noted in minor sports circles, died suddenly while holidaying in the east. funeral services were held in Toronto.
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Jo Jany
Knox Ladies” Aid
McCutcheon
E Grindel
A J. Buchanan
W. Ballentine
Robert Parker
G. A. Sirrs
Acton
East
Toronto
String Tree Cable To Wool Combing Power Upgrade
Power service to the Wool Combing Corporation was improved last week with the stringing of a new 4000 volt three phase cable from the No. Two substation on Queen Street to the Wool Combing works. Power was interrupted Saturday morning and restored in the afternoon after Beardmore and Co supplied the interim feed. The Beardmore facility outage briefly affected the Wool Combing plant as the new line was installed.
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Queen St
Telegram from Saskatoon Hails Trophy Win
A telegram to J. R. MacArthur of the Free Press and Canadian Champion from G. A. DIN in Saskatoon congratulates the staff on winning the trophy and says awards will be brought back for Acton and Milton. Trophies will be presented Saturday evening.
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J. R. MacArthur
Free Press
G. A. Din
Saskatoon
Acton
Milton
Sports Enthusiast Dr G A Sirrs Dies
Dr George A Sirrs a devoted figure in Acton minor sports died suddenly while holidaying in Amherst Nova Scotia Friday last. He coached and managed hockey and baseball teams and helped many youths advance in sport. Funeral held in Toronto with interment at Prospect Cemetery. Survived by wife Doris Hewett daughter Mary and son Hewett.
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Acton
George A. Sirrs
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Sirrs
Sires
Trusl
Yonge St
Toronto
Prospect Cemetery
Sirvs
Doris Hewett
Mary
Hewett
Water reserves dip as supply tightens in town
Water works Superintendent Jo Lambert reports weekly consumption rising from 0 to 600,000 gallons as reservoirs dwindle. He aims to restore storage by weekend while industrial and domestic use stays high. A spring source has operated about four weeks, and the new well on Mate Street delivers about go gallons per minute.
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Jo Lambert
Acton
Poled Saat
Oldest Acton business changes owners in week
The oldest established business in Acton changes hands as Elliott Mros sells and General to W O Hinton, two doors west. The store, once Henderson & Christie and later Henderson A Sons, was bought 20 years ago by Elbert Bros from the Que estate of the late Malcolm McLean. Mr Vantenhaynt announces plans for the property.
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Acton
Elliott
Hinton
Henderson & Christie
Henderson
Andister McLean
Conway
Elbert Bros
Que
Malcolm McLean
Avion
Vantenhaynt
Ro Hilton
Harold Kngt
Mary
Mrs L Ramsay Dies in California
Mrs Louise Ramsay died in California after a life in Morriston where she taught music and sang in the church choir. Funeral services were held August 16 at Victorio Rumley General Home with Rev N O Rowling officiating. Interment followed at Ebenezer Cemetery. A friend, Miss Martha Derbo, sang a solo.
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Victorio Rumley Feneral
Louise Ramsay
Santa California
Dear Morriston
Matthew Fahroer Tne
Marraston
Freelinn
Morryston
Eden Mills
California
Ebenezer
N Oh Rowling
Evangelical Church
Morriston
Martha Derbo
Free Press Wins Canada-Wide Honours in 1900s Contest
The Acton Free Press is lauded as a leading Canadian weekly with multiple awards. The paper earned the High Savage Shield for Best All-Round Paper and placed in several categories across circulation classes, with acknowledgments for front page design, editorial pages, and overall quality.
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Acton Free Presa
Cannada
Teday
Canali Wide Beter
Kessborough
High Savage Shield
Beces
Marden Titties
Manitoba
Impand
Matton
Ca] Dalla
Thugh Savage Shield
Ue Free Press
Audit Bureau of Circulationa
ABC
Acton Free Press
Hatton
Free Press
Isues
Brampton Conservator
Oakville Record Blac
Claas
Fergus News-Record
Elora Express
Clara
Eigh
Pree Press
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association
F. Press
Competitin
Competitien
Acton
Tdan Weekly Newspapers Association
Hugh Savage
Grandstand repaint and repairs planned at Acton Park
Acton Park grandstand to receive a brightening coat of paint and structural repairs to stay in operation. Mac Sprowl, president of the Fall Fair, says the work will enhance the two day event as officials intervene to save the historic structure from demolition after council declined repairs.
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Acton Park
Mac Sprowl
William Jere mah Reid dies in Guelph General Hospital
William Jere Reid of Acton dies August 18 in Guelph General Hospital at age 68. He retired after long service with Beardmore and Co and lived most of his life in Acton with brief periods in Toronto and Georgetown. He is survived by four sons Harold Ray Reid Gordon T Reid Mervin J Reid and WH Prt Reid and one brother Robert L Davidson. A Masonic funeral was held August 21 at the Victor B Rumsey funeral home conducted by Rev. Anderson with pallbearers from Acton and Clifford. Interment at Glad Concession Cemetery, Acton.
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Acton
William Jeremah Reid
Mr Reid
Mill St
Guelph General Hospital
Beardmore and Co
Sarraw
Michigan
Reid
Georgetown
Busness College
Guelph
Toronto
Acor
Hia
Bev
Aria
Knox Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Victor B Rumsey
Anderson
James Dobbie
Clifford
Frank McIntosh
John Frank Jo M Steele L L Mullin
New Cemetery
Red
Harold Ray
Footes Bay
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Mason Blyd
MacDonald Bledane Division
Free Press A
G. Sirrs
Free Press Claims
Chattanooga Times
W. J. Reid
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