Ontario Steamy and Antique reunion eyed for big weekend
Millon forecasts a sunny two day Ontario Steamy and Antique Association show with a Toronto car club promising 35 to 50 antiques on hand. Highlights include steam tractors planks teeter rack parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, a grandstand display of wares and an old time fiddler contest plus square dancing each evening at Milton Fair Grounds.
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Ontario Steamy and Antique Association
Weatherman
Pratt
Baker
Toronto
Antique Car Club
United States
Bruce St
Milton Fair Grounds
Robert Si
Halton Chiefs Attend Canadian Fire Chiefs Convention
Halton County officials led by Milton’s A E Clement Acton’s Jack Newton Oakville’s Doug Wilson Trafalgar’s George Wright and Burlington’s Reg Law attended the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs annual convention in Kitchener for four days. They participated in business sessions and committees on fire prevention equipment and codes while topics included industrial safety training and government building regulations. Women visitors enjoyed tours fashion shows and banquets hosted by Kitchener firefighters' ladies auxiliary.
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Halton County
Canadian Association of Fire
Kitchener
A. E. Clement
Milton
Jack Newton
Acton
Doug Wilson
Oakville
George Wright
Trafalgar
Reg Law
Burlington
Wilson
Newton
Clement
Kitchener Fire Bagade
Ausiliara
Four Exhibitors Win at CNE Holstein Show in Toronto
The Canadian National Exhibition Holstein Show drew 333 head on August 24 and 25 with Judge A. M. Barr of Kemptville presiding. Waterloo edged Peel and York in a tight competition, with Halton and Brant counties also placing. Four Halton exhibitors earned wins across classes including Towell Bros. Palmero and Ralph J. Ford of Milton among top placers.
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Toronto
A. M. Barr
Kemptville
Ontario
C.N.E
Waterloo
Peel
York
Brant
Halton
Wellington
Welland
Wentworth
Grey
Lincoln
Haldimand
Halton County
Towell Bros. Palermo
Ralph J. Ford
Milton
Iwo
T. H. McGee
Norval
Miltk
Campbellville Farm
George
L. H. Leaver
Power-Packed Steam Engines Compete at Antique Reunion
Ancient steam threshers and antique cars drew crowds at the Pioneer Power Reunion at Campbellville farm. HI Lasby of Acton attended as oldest thresher, while Les Lowe led racing and demonstrations with scale CN R locomotive and many engines. Visitors enjoyed meals, rides, and photo captures as drivers jockeyed for position.
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Thresher
Leslowe
Campbellville
Waterloo
Gilbertson and Laing
Eden Mills
Antique
Pioneer Power
Les Lowe
R.R. 1
Hi” Lasby
Acton
Lasby
Flight Home From Ottawa Holiday Spotted
Margo Irving returned home from a holiday in Ottawa accompanied by her cousin Bruce Neil. The pair enjoyed the trip home by plane and shared the trip with relative and friends across communities including Oshawa Georgetown Haliburton Guelph Kingsville Acton and local visits. Largely casual notes of visits and gatherings mark this brief social column.
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Margo Irving
Ottawa
Margo
Bruce Neil
Oshawa
Roy Currie
Gannon
Marlene Irving
Glen’ Mohre
Stinvoe
Finlay Carrie
George Brown
Haliburton
Roy Finlay
Guelph
Fred Davenport
Kingsville
Eck Davenport
Georgetown
A. McKenzie
Nanos_ McKenzie
Alice Dastdsan
Getown Con Sunikiy
Clifford Brown
Orgille Brown
Acton
Two Cars Side Swipe Injures Ontario Woman Near Hornby
A George Town woman, Kathleen King, required four stitches after a two car collision near Hornby on Thursday. Police said her car and Harold Short of Hamilton’s vehicle sideswiped on Base Line west of Hornby as she turned left, with total damages around 1000 dollars.
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George Mason
Hornby
Kathleen King
Georgestown
Harold Short
Hamilton
Local Licensing Vote Sparks Heated Debate on Liquor Rules
The discussion centers on a $3 500 000 track and licensing options under Ontario rules. Residents weigh beer pub licenses for men only and mixed access, while 60 percent support is required to proceed. The Liquor Control Board decision remains uncertain, and a Yes Committee plans an office and transport for voters.
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Pagé One
Liquor Control Board
Wef Ontario
Sit
Lc.b.o. Woul
Smith
Yes
Fle
Tragic accident shocks Islington family as mower blade injures boy
A lawn mower accident in Islington fatally injures a boy named Robert Andrei. The mower blade broke after hitting a stone and struck the boy on the forehead as his father, Robert, retrieved a gas can. He died at the scene.
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Abeu Vea
Islington
Georgetown
Robert Andrei’ Singleton
Robert
Milton
Petia
Farewell Party for Mrs Jack Newton With ToRonte Move
A farewell party honored Mrs. Jack Newton wife of a popular councillor as she and her husband prepare to move to Toronto. The event at the Currie home featured court whist and a flower centerpiece and cup and saucer presented by fourteen friends. Lunch followed for the group.
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Ian
Villagers Take Game From Dundas In Campbellville Series
Campbellville defeats Dundas 123 in Sunday key game to grab a one game lead in the heat of three for the Halton County title. Garry Vields strong pitching and offense anchor Campbellville while Dundas’ McMillan Ton War and Shields pace their offense. Campbellville starters, led by Viel, collect multiple hits as fielding remains sharp and errors are few.
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Campbellvill
Intermwalates
Halton
Dundas
Campbellville
Sinw Garry Vield
Ott
Teak Shields
McMillan Ton Warrows
Martin
Dindas Garney
Me Piyle
Wilan
Stan Henderson
Ken
Will Cut Warnings On Traffic Offences
Provincial and municipal police will "lower the boom" on traffic offenders. Prosecutions are down while accidents fatalities injuries and property damage rise. Cpl Charles Wilkinson of North Halton OPP says officers will be stricter and carry them out.
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Cpl
Charles Wilkinson
North Halton
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