Land Sale Involving Howard Farm Land Enlivens Community
A local land developer bought part of the Howard farm land along the barn side of the highway from the second to third line. Mr Howard kept his house and eleven acres. Community news also notes holidays, funerals, visitors, and congratulations for residents including Linda Ferguson and Mrs Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Farm
H.R. Howard
Mr. Howard
Bradley
Randy Matthews
Kevin Archibald
Acton
E. Archibald
George Grundy
Margaret Grogs
Waterloo
L. Ballentine
Medicine Hat
Alberta
David Stewart
Charles Gilleat
Guelph
Gordon Aitken
Sharon
Darlene Robertson
D. G
Mrs. Robertson
Linda Linham Returns From Maryland 4-H Exchange
Linda Linham recently returned from a 4-H Club exchange trip to Maryland, United States. The article notes she enjoyed the trip and earned a high award, though heavy rain hindered harvests of a large watermelon crop. The piece also mentions visits among local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Bourque and relatives from Magdeline Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Poot
Moorefield
Neil Anderson
Gordon Quinton
Meaford
Bert Benton
Linda Linham
Maryland
U.S.A
Rock Wood Senior Ball Team advances with 8 0 win
The Rock Wood Senior Ball Team clinched a second round victory in Rockwood defeating Good Woods 8 to 0. Winning pitcher John Salmon led the win as the team progresses in the Intermediate A.O.R.S.A. event. The piece notes a commercial view placing Douglas fir as highly valuable among trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
A.O.R.S
Goodwoods
John Salmon
43rd Storey reunion at Ashgrove school in old time gathering
The Storey clan held their 43rd annual reunion at the old Ashgrove School enjoying ideal weather for games led by George Brownlee and Andy Frank. A two minute silence honored Elmer Coxe. Dive Storey of Guelph gave a talk noting organizers like Neil Black of Arkell who kept the reunion friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storey
Ashgrove
George Brownlee
Andy Frank
Elmer Coxe
Dive Storey
Guelph
Neil Black
Arkell
Jim Bell
Ohio
Sandy MacDonald
Toronto
Wm. Frank
Acton
Tom Michie
Alex Black
Tom Storey
Nassagaweya
Bob Brownlee
Melvin McCullough
Mary Wilson
Harold Mason
Susan Somerville
Karen O' Rourke
Norma Brownlee
Old Virginny
Sandra
Susan Dougatz
Lisa
Mary Kinsten
Acton Delegates Attend Ontario Municipal Association Meet
Mayor Les Duby led Acton delegates at the 69th Ontario Municipal Association convention in Port Arthur. Four days saw 140 resolutions on education planning hospital funding and governance with sessions, concerts, and tours in twin cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Municipal Association
Port Arthur
Acton
Les Duby
HH. Hinton
Frank Oakes
Oakes
Jack McGeachie
McGeachie
Duby
O.M.A
Creu
R.P. Milligan
Ontario Police Commission
O.M. A
Mr. Duby
Ajax
Acton Group
Fire destroys Leslie barn at Georgetown
Spontaneous combustion is blamed for a hog barn fire at Wilfred Leslie’s home in Georgetown R 4 last week. Only the rubble, twin silos, and foundation remain. Built in 1913, the barn was a local show place. Firefighters saved a milk storage tank valued in the thousands as loss exceeds $50,000, with milk equipment and hay destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Leslie
Georgetown
Leslie
Sportsmen's show lined up with contests and films for centennial fair
Acton hosts a unique outdoor event pairing the Sportsmen's show with the fall fair. A bus ride to Cecil Nolles' farm launches a tented program featuring trap shooting demos, flying stunts, and a four team contest. Continuous movies and an amphibious car boat display promise novelty as entries pour in from London, Toronto, New York and Michigan for a big centennial Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Cecil Nolles
Chamber of Commerce
London
Toronto
New York
Michigan
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Fred Baptie
Murray Millson
Alvin Fisher
Ida Woods
Erin
Robb Bailey
Mimosa
Etta Barden
Eden Mills
Lionel Watson
Alex
Elizabeth Stauffer
George Cruickenhank
Gertrude Watson
Hillsburgh
D.G. Robertson
Emma Baldie
Linda Ferguson
Linda
K. and W. Hospital
Kitchener
Howard Black
The
Stan Fuller
Marlene
Robert Hanna
Acton Free Press
Limehouse
43Rd Storey
Old Ashgrove School
McGeachie- We
Anton
Delegees
Reeve
Hintor
Reeve Oakes
County Council
Twin Cities
Dorothy O’rourke
Tish Brownlee
Dave Storey
Province
ACT
Jeff Barry Orchestra
Richardson's Radio & TV
We Service
Milton
Dels
Fairy Lake
Acton Boulevard
Queen St
T.S.A
Glen Williams
Speyside
Pineview
Milton Heights
Norval
Stewartsown
Hicken
No. 15 Sideroad
7Th Line
Stewarttown
Jr. & Sr
Glen Williams Town Hall
United Church
Esqueling
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