Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Incidents
Pollen counts rise as hay fever sufferers endure a busy holiday weekend. Voters in Nausaugaweva discuss liquor ballot questions as a late September vote looms. A natural gas line inauguration in Porgus marks two months of work laying 30 miles of piping. Malicious damage at the former Storey Glove Co. building on Bower Avenue leads to boarded doors and broken windows at the new post office site. An outdoor reaper service in Acton Park drew a subdued crowd despite Baptist and Christian Reformed sponsorship. Mrs. Frank Van Wyck finds a carrot grown with four eyes on her Bower Avenue plot. Acton Fall Fair guests will sample hot or iced tea from the Mobile tea wagon built for Salada Foods, served by Salada Auxiliary hostesses at Churchill United Church Women’s Auxiliary period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maliciouns
Storey Glove&Co
Bower Avenue
Acton
Salada Foods
Aldo
Churchill United Church
Mills Echoes Read Minutes of 1891 WMS Meeting
In Eden Mills Presbyterian church the August WMS and Ladies Aid met hosted by Mrs Roy Gordon with Mrs Herb Gilbertson leading WMS. Roll call cited a harvest verse and plans formed for Erin Fair catering and a bazaar. A 25th Anniversary invitation for Camptenville WMS on Sept 8 was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gordon
WMS
Ladies' Aid
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Herb Gilbertson
Camptenville
H. Gilbertson
W. McLean
Mra R. Wright
R. Roy
Erin Fair
Eden Mills Wedding Brings District Guests Together
A wedding at Nortolk United Church in Guelph united Bert Stevenson of Eden Mills with Margaret Daymond of Guelph. District guests included the Gilbertsons and McDougalls, and Mrs Beryl Wright. The Pioneer Power reunion at Les Lowe’s farm featured a Saturday dance led by Currie Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortolk United Church
Guelph
Bert Stevenson
Eden Mills
United
Vno
Margaret Daymond
J. Gilbertson
G. McDougall
W. Gibertson
Beryl Wright
Pioneer Power Reunion of
Canada
Les Lowe's Farm
den Milly Hall
Curries Ordestra
George Mino
Toronto
William Mino
Jack Mclntosh
Markham
Put
Harry Mclntosh
Sun Ay
Wedding Anniversary and Visitors Highlight District News
On Saturday evening relatives of Mr and Mrs Stan Bauler celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with a skating party. Visitors included Mr and Mrs R Powell and children returning from a vacation in Chatham. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Ward Bruce's home included Gordon Law John Gilbert Peter Gwenneth Sohn and others. Several local residents and families are noted visiting and attending events across the district with references to hospital patients and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Parker
W. Thomas
Peter Kidd
Chittonshend
R. Wright
Daymond Stevenson
W. McLean Snr
Bo Flaherty
Daighters
Don McLean
Cornwall
J. Kirby
Elizabeth
Windsor
Clinton
Collingwood
Stan Bauler
Mes. R. Powell
Chatham
Ward Bruce
Gordon Law
Aml Mais
John Gilbert
Peter
Gwenneth
Sohn
Poogae
Nil Clinsteuper
Ato
Benee Rives
Rondon
Kiee
Holabis
Marvin Cos
Pareto
Ane
Mas
Stewart von Motil
Altend
Wnd
D. G. Rabbertson
Strathard von
Notes on Nature Woodland Pond No 7 Insects and Dragonflies
The text describes Water Striders skimming ponds and dragonsfly larvae. Water Striders rest on the surface using their middle legs, while dragonflies develop wings, climb from water, and become ambush predators. The life cycle includes larval growth, emergence, and predatory behavior near ponds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlane
Breezes Blow Band Plays at Lake Shore Park
A windy evening at Lake Shore Park featured a civic band giving a two hour concert under light breezes from the lake. The event drew local citizens to enjoy varied selections as the band performed on the returning visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bono
Oubslle
Lake Shore Park
Lake Ontano
Turnout at Chest X Ray Survey Reaches Near Peak
A village crowd gathers for a Chest X Ray survey, with residents including Mrs Gillare and Miss Joan Touthinson attending a social evening. Several locals travel for family duties and hospital visits, while others plan seasonal moves and holiday visits to relatives in Parry Sound, Geraldton, and Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industria
John Gillare
Joan Touthinson
Holloway
Nespitial
Fetonte
Glynn
Miss McNeil
Brenelie Cangille
Gearegtown
District Hospital
Lions Host Family Steak Barbecue Draws Lakeview Crowd
Dense smoke from a community barbecue near Lakeview drew neighbors skyward on a Saturday evening. Lions Pete Papillon and Jack Doherty cooked thick steaks while families gathered at the Johnson home for a day of races games pony rides and a children's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lorne Marales
Masales Dairy
Nellie
Lakeview
Annus
Atternaon
Pete Papillon
Jack Doherty
Cnnecoal
Wteitheim
Ttfek Oariakes
Pli
Les Chet
Partai Wii
Shower Details for Local Bride Donne Stalth
A community shower was held for Miss Donne Stalth at Mrs McAnery's, with Mrs Lorne Thompson and Mrs David McEnery hosting. Attendees enjoyed gifts, games, and a weekend of social activities at Londle Lowe's, featuring swimming and other entertainment as families and neighbors gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Thompson
David McEnery
Donne Stalth
McAnery
Londle Lowe's
Hilly McEnery
Halle
Ad Mis. Bardy
Viniybie +Shear
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Acton Free Press
Eany
Nausagaweva
Porgus
Acton Park
Baptist
Christian Reformed Churches
Frank van Wyck
Wo MeLown
Hob Francis
Stratford
Ope Mebean
Sudbury
Memorial Park
Jim O'Halloran
Eden, Mills
O'Halloran
White
Hamilton
Bob Gilbertson
Centre Inn
George Watson
Sorbent
M. Tubman
J. MacDonald
New Brunswick
Ocean Steamship Tickets Cruises
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St. N
Ontario
THE
Miss Young
Strathard Hospital
Mas. Wi. Bleverson
Hatter
Ated
Min
Mary Deo Vites
Havel Webb
Saute Sie
Marie
Dan Winter
Mis
Noni MaKenzie
Lineles
Mio
MacDonald
Sandoval
Osprings
Nature
Proust
Wali
Chewan
Rasqiatees
Swati
New Fall
Little Lady
Chedren’s
Children’s Wear
B.C
Peter Glynn
Bengal Roads College
Victoria
Engletaedt
Prin
Heap Fon
Audrey James
Susubay School
Audrey King
Belwand
Bert
Bouton
Tom Hamilton
Parry Sound
Tacus
Jack Crichton
Glen Want Beach
Warald Brown
Wellant
ALC
Pattersons Innee
Geraldton
Lawrence Linehair
Ibwans
Hil Santont
JD Arnold
Sarnia
S. Smith
Weston
Je Mattersau
Jolie Sinclair
Lions
Tual Muinton
Tavne Masiles
Avisi
Georgetown
All Thes
Main Street N
Guernsey
All Acton Dairy
Don Timmings
Siperma
Allen's Pineapple & Grapefruit
Sherwood Pears
Tim We
Pride of
Tin
Gailinafad
Wcan
HSK Non
Sun. & Mol
Pan
Pam
Sunuays & Utals
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