Blaze Threatening Acton Plant Controlled by Brigade
A fire at the Ajax Engineers Acton plant spread from a shed of shavings but was contained by the fire brigade. The main plant and lumber yard were spared, with only the shed and its contents damaged. Damages estimated at 3000 dollars. plant to replace the shed and donate lumber to the new fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax Engineering
Acton
Ajax Engineers
Acton Fire Brigade
Acton Brigade
William Coon
Acton Council
Tom Watson
Watson's
Ted Tyler
Ajax
Toronto
Fined for Leaving Scene of Accident in Guelph Case
Hendrick Jan Jensen of Acton was fined 23 dollars and costs by Magistrate Watton at Guelph for leaving the scene of a collision on Bramasa Road. An interpreter noted Jensen believed he was not guilty. The charge carried an alternative 10 days in jail if he failed to plead. No defence was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrick Jan Jensen
RR 3
Acton
Watton
Guelph
Jensen
Archie McKendry
Bramasa Road
Wyndham Street
Enroute
Jensed
110 Easy Instalments Pedestrians and Drivers Noted
A columnist notes pedestrians and motorists behave as if owners of the streets. The piece contrasts pedestrian arrogance with driver entitlement and calls for cautious conduct in traffic. The tone reflects urban life and public behavior during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Turkey Draw At Bingo Raises Ten Turkeys For Winners
Ten turkeys were won by local ticket holders at the Y's Men annually held turkey draw and bingo at the town hall. Gerald Wieck and Mayor-elect Dr F G Oakes drew five tickets each. Winners include Phalen Guelph St Kentner Dawkins O E Robbins Brock Ave Wilson John St Wood Nellis Georgetown Hurren Victoria Ave Benton Limehouse and Nellis R R 1. Deliv ery arranged via Lorraine Farms with J W Wolfe handling. Cash prizes of 2 and 3 two turkeys and two shares of 12.50 and 13.50 also paid. Orville Brown and Tom Jones called numbers. Proceeds support Y's Men community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Gerald Wieck
F. G. Oakes
Mr. Phalen
Guelph St. A. Kentner
Church St
E. Dawkins
Agnes S O. E. . Robbins
Brock
Brock Ave. J. Wilson, John St. J. Wood
Wilbur St
Orville Brown
Tom Jones
Remand of Acton Man in Fatal December Accident
Acton man Charles Shultis was remanded after a fatal December 6 collision on the Guelph Rockwood highway. Crown prosecutor J M Kearns indicated the case would proceed Monday. Eleven year old Jan Sloot of Rockwood district was struck from a bicycle and killed. the vehicle fled the scene.
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Guelph
Rockwood
Charles Shultis
Acton
Watt
J. M. Kearns
Q.C
J. Kenneth Blair
Jan Sloot
Rockwood District
Christmas Eve Free Press Publishing Schedule Updated
The Free Press posts altered printing hours for Christmas Week with a special Christmas Eve edition. Office will be open Saturday for news items and ads, closed December 25 26, then reopen December 29. Display ads due Monday noon, classified ads by Tuesday 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Bait
Urge Full Churches This Christmastide
The Ladies at Ospringe meet at Mrs. B Bruce home on December 10 led by president. Worship, devotions, and reports on funds and sewing were shared. Plans included a bazaar and bale to Korea, with readings on Christmas customs and a piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ospringe
B. Bruce
Sinclair
Korea
Harris
Sunter
Christ
Aitken
Acton Reopens A P Green Refractory Plant After Fire
Acton plant of A P Green Ltd Canada resumes production four months after a devastating August fire that destroyed the previous facility. Officials and local groups attended a reopening gathering as the plant expands to 16 000 square feet and plans for further growth. The firm ships crucibles and refractory shapes worldwide, with 15 employees initially working toward kiln‑ready products by Wednesday.
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Canada
Acton
A. P. Green Ltd
United States
Acton Council
Rotary Club
Acton Fire Brigade
Y's Men's Club
A. P. Green
Smith and Stone
J. J. Offutt
Chile
G. Barbeau
A. P. Green Co
H. B. Plunkett
Mexico
Missouri
B. D. Rachlin
Generel
Acton Moves to Establish Rural Fire Area and School Plan
After months of negotiation Acton council approves creation of a Rural Fire Area covering northern Esquesing Nassagaweya and related chiefs while planning a $350000 school expansion including Acton High School Georgetown and Milton additions. Budget details show grants 70-75 percent with Acton covering 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Esquesing
Nassagaweya
W. Linham
C. Thomson
Council
Georgetown
Milton
Department of Education
G. A. Dills
North Halton
Dills
Absolution Claim Sparks Fresh Doubt in Bank Hold-up Case
An affidavit from Leonard Jackson, written nine hours before his execution, claims Anthony Brunet and Louis Stavroff were wrongly convicted of a Toronto bank robbery. It states they were not in the bank and were identified by bank staff at their trials, while Brunet faced charges for receiving stolen goods from a separate break‑in at Storey Grove Co two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Knitting Co
Force Electric Products
Storey Glove Co
Yalca
Baxter Laboratories
UALCA
Boardman’s
Mic Plastics
Ajax Engineering
Temperray
Volunter
Acton
W.mlc.a
Leonard Jackson
Anthony Brunet
Louis Stavroff
Toronto
Brunet
Storey Grove Co
Kindergarten Pupils Entertain Mothers and Friends
About 100 mothers and friends watched 80 youngsters in a public school auditorium program. The combined classes included games songs dramatizations and an afternoon rhythm band. Principal Go W McKenzie spoke briefly and each child gave a decorated wall plate as a gift for their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Dills
Jean Kirby
Go W McKenzie
Pantomime and Carols Mark Opera Study Group’s Year End
The Music Study group wrapped its year with Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni. Members met December 15 at Mrs. W. Beatty’s home with Mrs. M. Mullough presiding. The group sang carols, performed a Night Before Christmas pantomime, and Santa distributed gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascagni
W. Beatty
B. Veldhuis
Thompson
C. Heard
C. ‘Pickett
C. L. Pooly
Pearl “Smith
M. McCullough
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Ymlc.a
Canothere
Turkey
Master of Fire
Rachlin
A. P. Green Co. Ltd
Weston
McGeachie
D. A. McConnachie
Trafalgar
JP. Coombs
R. McEachern
Mill Street
McEachern
Public Utilities Commission
A. Mercer
e+ Bell Telephone
Thompson Motors
CNR
Bell
MacSwain Motors
Legion
Wreath
Acton Frew Press
Watson Dairy Bar
Corp. of
Hydro
Acton Woodcrafts
Symon Holwe
Talbot
J. H. Guy Cartage
K. J. Beamish
J. B. Mackenzie
Corp
Halton Manuf, Co
Halton
N. McEachern
Fryer
Assur
Oakes
A. Brunet
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