Silver Star Awarded to Sgt John Fredricks
Mr and Mrs J B Chalmers announce their nephew Sgt John Fredricks of Brethren Michigan has earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action near Yongsan Korea. After a mortar duel and heavy enemy barrage he led a counter attack exposing himself while directing fire and at dawn led a patrol, capturing three enemy soldiers including an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chalmers
John. _ Fredricks
Bretheren
Michigan
Fredricks
Yongsan
Korea
December Weather Promotes Local Delivery Service
A poem describes a delivery service in a cold December setting. It promotes leaving parcels at 9 Main South and promises safe door delivery at a low, fair rate based on load size.
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Main South
Acton High School Christmas Plans and Exam Schedule
In Acton High School news Mr Robbins posted exams timing board and Christmas party planned for December 21 with Santa Claus and 30 cent gifts. Student Council faced trouble to secure Town Hall for At Home event and aims for January. Five groups Radio Music Drama Sports Miscellaneous will stage literary programs before June. Miss Harris is ill with possible mumps. speedy recovery wished.
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Carolyn Oakes
Robbins
Santa Claus
Harris
Short Handed at The Paper Office
Report from the Ac ton Scouts paper shop where Dave Dills injured his wrist after a rope failed on a truck load. Jim Greer had a thumb nail removed and George Ware cut his thumb by a metal saw. Despite injuries the staff kept printing on time with two handed workers compensating for the one handed.
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Dave Dills
Acton Scouts
Jim Greer
George Ware
November Mission Circle meeting at Acton Baptist Church
The November meeting of the Mission Circle at Acton Baptist Church was hosted by Mrs. L Coulson. Helen McCutcheon led, with plans for a December Christmas party and attendance urged for the World Alliance Women’s Day of Prayer. A Bible quiz, lunch, and gifts followed, with reports from Kay Ford’s Norfolk County work and correspondence from French Equatorial Africa missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptist Church
L. Coulson
Mira
Helen McCutcheon
S. Cripps
Baptist World Alliance
Lame Gamer
Baptist Mission Circle
L. Garner
Ethel Franklin
Landsborough
D. Dunk
Kitchener
Lyal McCutcheon
Boyd
Toronto
McCutcheon
Bob Sweet
Hazel Connor
French
Equatorial Africa
J. Chapman
Kay Ford
Norfolk County
Miss Ford
Election Results In Municipalities
NASSAGAWEYA COUNCIL four elected J Robertson 243 J Milne 208 C Thomson 197 A R Service 164 G Robertson 162 BRONTE water system by law 200000 Yes 152 No SI To join Ontario Hydro Yes 185 No 19 Oakville Reeve Edward Lauder 922 Deputy Reeve Lachlan Mac Arthur 915 Ross M Gibson 752 Council four elected Ralph Wakely 995 William Anderson Sr 3 Howard Caine 837 Ernest Savin 834 Thomas Lindsay 788 George Davis 730 W S Thomson 710 Atholl Blair 597 Timothy Rogers 529 Elgin Bonus 467 Town Manager for 1051 against 568 By law 10 year bus franchise For 1394 against 285 Nelson Reeve Geo W Thorpe 902 C L S Palmer 84 Deputy Reeve Fred B Walker 896 Russell Smale 847 Council three elected John Atkinson 932 Wm R Hume 602 Wm Green 851 G E Brenholtz 726 John Gladwin 534 School Trustees two elected FC McKinnon 1004 R C Williamson 713 M Hood 767 Trafalgar Reeve Wm Biggarh 477 J M Wickson 997 Deputy Reeve E F Ford by acclamation Council three elected R C Cumberland 506 EG Pullen 534 Ro Marshall 756 Co H Pope 496 FOG Stark 678 J D Ross 450 School Board one elected Brownidge 517 Eves 256 Helmer 593
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Oakville
Edward Lauder
Howard Litchfield
Lachlan MacArthur
Ross M. Gibson
Ralph Wakely
William Anderson Sr
Howard Caine
Ernest Savin
Thomas Lindsay
George Davis
W.S. Thomson
Atholl. Blair
Timothy Rogers
Elgin Bonus
Nelson
Geo. W. Thorpe
C. L. S. Palmer
Fred B. Walker
Russell Smale
John Atkinson
Wm. R. Hume
Wm. Green
G. E. Brenholtz
John Gladwin
FC McKinnon
R. C. Williamson
M. Hood
Trafalgar
Wm. Biggxar
J. M Wickson
E. F. Ford
R. CA Cumberland
EG. Pullen
Ro Marshall
Co H. Pope
Fog Stark
J.,d. Ross
Brownidge
Eves
Helmer
Annual Municipal Dinner At Hawthorne Farm
Members of Aeton Council and municipal officials held the annual dinner Saturday night at Hawthorne Farm after nominations closed. A single toast referenced "to the ladies" as the remaining line, followed by dancing as the gathering adjourned.
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Hawthorne Farm
Aeton Council
Seemins
Daneina
Georgetown Raiders hire Jack Kentner as interim coach
The Georgetown Raiders recruit Jack Kentner known as Dan y to coach in the Intermediate B circuit facing Bridgeport Walkerton Hes peler and Elmira. Kentner recalls past acts with Acton and Windsor and recounts a 1948 playoff clash with Preston. He led Acton to a 4-1 win in the second period of that series.
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Georgetown Raiders
Jack Kentner
Dany
Georgetown
Acton
Waterloo Arena
Preston
Tanners
Kitchener-Waterloo
Galt
Dang
Jack “Dang
Kentner
Wandsor
Pair Wed In 1891 Honored By Neighbours Friends
Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs S H Lindsay Esquesing to honor their diamond wedding anniversary on a Friday evening. Progressive euchre was played and gifts included a neck lace pin and earrings set a cup and saucer for Mrs Lindsay and an initial die bar cuff links and cup and saucer for Mr Lindsay. They were married on December 2 1891. A lunch followed.
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S. H Lindsay
Harding Price
Enema Cole
Lindsay
Mr. Lindsay
Howard Price
Atomic heating plant powers home heat at Harwell
Briain announces the world first atomic central heating plant at Atom Research Batobhiahwent out Harwell. The building housing BO offices now draws heat directly from the Bepo large experimental atom pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briain
Atom Research
Batobhiah
Harwell
Bepo
Professional Touch Gives Baxters Win Over Georgetown
Baxters beat Georgetown Businessmen 4 to 2 in Georgetown Arena. Zajac, Jordan, Everdell and McPhail scored or assisted on goals amid penalties. Next week Baxters face Smith and Stone in a anticipated first round highlight.
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Baxters
Georgetown
Georgetown Arena
Acton
Zajac
Jordan
Everdell
McPhail
Stewart
Duval
Somerville
Marshall
al- Jen-and-Masters
Baxter
Smith and
Stone
Warm Nomination Meeting Controversy At Acton Council
The meeting featured accusations from candidates and remarks about J Williamson's building permit. Rachlin and Taylor clashed over statements implying Williamson harmed, while Theron Jones defended the planning process and health concerns. Councillor Esther Taylor defended respectful treatment of delegations.
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Theron Jones
Williamson
Jones
Esther Taylor
H. Drow
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C. Thomson
A. R. Service
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Ontario Hydro System
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Jack Kent
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Harold Townsley
Washington
Milton
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Miss Taylor
J. Williamson
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Bert
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Mixmasters
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Hassard Radio
Hassard Radio and Television
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