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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

4

Ontario Steam and Antique Show Weekend in Milton

The Ontario Steam and Antique Association hosts a two day reunion with a parade at 1 p.m. from Bruce Street School to the race track and a grandstand display of early 19th to 20th century wares at Milton Fair Grounds. Weather optimism hinges on two sunny days.

Ontario Steam and Antique Association Weatherman Baker Toronto United States Bruce St Milton Fair Grounds Robert St

Halton Chiefs Attend Canadian Fire Chiefs Convention

Halton County sent five chiefs to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs annual convention in Kitchener for four days. A E Clement Milton Acton Oakville Trafalgar Burlington chiefs joined discussions on mutual problems and safety topics while Wilson Newton Clement served on committees. Women attendees enjoyed tours fashion shows and banquets hosted by Kitchener's fire brigade auxiliaries.

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 Toronto

The Canadian National Exhibition Holstein Show in Toronto on August 24 and 25 drew 333 head judged by A. M. Barr of Kemptville. Waterloo led with Peel second and York third as top herds, with Halton and Brant among other counties placing. Halton exhibitors earned several prizes including Towell Bros in Paler mo, Ralph J. Ford of Milton, T. H. McGee of Norval, and the Leaver brothers of Campbellville garnering top spots in various classes.

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 Wand Campbellville George H. Leaver

Power Packed Steam Engines At Pioneer Power Reunion

Ancient steam threshers and antique cars, preserved by enthusiasts, competed at the Pioneer Power Reunion at the Campbellville farm of Les Lowe. HM Lasby of Acton was guest of honor as the oldest thresher present. Cars filled two fields while fans snapped photos and children rode engines. racers tested their limits as drivers jockeyed for position.

Thresher Leslowe Campbellville Waterloo Gilbertson and Laing Eden Pioneer Power Les Lowe R.R. 1 HM Lasby Acton Lasby

Enjoy Flight Home From Ottawa Holiday

Margo Irving returned to her home from a holiday spent in Ottawa. She was accompanied by cousin Bruce Neil and the pair enjoyed the trip home by plane. The notes mention several visits and gatherings across Oshawa Georgetown Guelph Haliburton and Acton with various relatives and friends.

Margo Irving Ottawa Margo Bruce Neil Oshawa Roy Currie Gannon Marlene Irving Glen’ Mohre Stinsoe Finlay Carrie George Brown Haliburton Roy Finly Guelph Fred Davenport Kingsville Ede Dasenport Georgetown A. McKenzie Nanos_ McKernie Alice Davidson Getown Con Clifford Brown Orgille Brown Acton

Two Cars Sideswipe Near Hornby Injures City Woman

Mrs Kathleen King of Georgetown required four stitches for a gash on the back of her neck after a sideswipe collision with a car driven by Harold Short of Hamilton on the Base Line near Hornby. Damage to both cars totaled about $1,000 according to police.

Georgetassa Hornby Kathleen King Georgetown Harold Short Hamilton

3.5 Million Track Licence Vote Debate

The article discusses a 3 500 000 track issue tied to liquor licensing in Pagé One with options for dining room licensure beer and pub licenses for men only and for women. It notes a 60 percent vote threshold and that approval does not guarantee liquor licensing. The Liquor Centre Board of Ontario would control outlets and the Yes Committee plans an office and voting day transportation.

Pagé One Liquor Centre Board of Ontario L.¢C.b.o Smith

Farewell Party for Mrs. Jack Newton in Toronto

A farewell gathering at the Currie home honored Mrs. Jack Newton wife of a popular councilor. Mrs. Gordon Currie and Mrs. C. FE. Nellis hosted an evening of court whist. Newton received a flower centerpiece and cup and saucer from 14 friends as lunch concluded the event.

Jack Newton

Campbellville shuts out Dundas to take Halton series lead

Campbellville led by Garry Veild and Stan Henderson defeated Dundas 123 to 0 in Campbellville on Sunday to seize a 1 0 series edge. Henderson homered with three singles, while Moore Wingrove Cairns and Diedge contributed multiple hits as Campbellville's balanced offense and strong defense produced an errorless fielding day.

Campbellvilly Touake Halton Dundas Campbellville Garry Vield Sesason Lain Shields McMillan Tan Gurrows Jun Hive Martin Dindua Gurney Me Pit Wilson Stan Henderson Ken

Police to curb traffic warning notices province wide

Provincial and municipal police departments will enforce stricter traffic penalties and abandon warning notices. Prosecutions are down while accidents injuries and property damage rise, says North Halton OPP Captain Charles Wilkinson.

Cpt Charles Wilkinson North Halton

Tragic Lawn Mower Accident Near Georgetown

Police report a fatal lawn mower accident on a farm near Georgetown after a blade shattered on a rotary mower striking a boy named Robert Andrew Singleton as he and his father cut grass. The blade flew from the machine and caused fatal injuries. rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Islington Georgetown Robert Andrew Singleton Robert Milton Pesta

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