Junior Raiders Tie with Redmen In Play-off Opener
The Georgetown Junior Raiders and Acton Redmen opened their best of five playoff with a 3 3 draw after a hard fought game. Freddie Kentner sparked Acton with timely goals and solid defense while Dillon held the Raiders at bay in the Nets. The series resumes tonight in Georgetown with Acton returning next week.
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Georgetown
Raiders
Acton Redmen
Erries
Freddie Kentner
Redmen
Nater
Kentner
Ontario
Acton
Bill Vaughan
Dillon
Fred Kentner
Rush
Ingles
Hepburn
van Wyck
K Fay
Townsley
Baxter
Zajac
Hewitt
Jim Kelly
Mowat
G. Goldham
Louth
D. Hewitt
Walts
King
Bladd
Haines
Huffman
Hiltr Acton
VanWyek
G. Kentner
Anderson
de Rostelloc
Mowat Bustell
Alts
Fay
Brush
Vaughan
Deforest
Pink Lightning remark sparks playful exchange at campus
A college student comments on a girl's outfit calling it Pink Lightning to toast the mood. The girl admits noticing it, and the student jokes he has been struck by it before, revealing a lighthearted campus moment reported in The Reader's Digest.
Jubilee Service Marks I O D E Founding In Acton
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire chapters Lakeside and Duke of Devonshire held a Jubilee re dedication in Knox Church Acton with members and standard bearers in attendance. Special music and clergy from Knox and Acton United Church participated. Out of town guests joined Milton members in Grace Church. Proceeds go to Sick Children's Hospital Toronto.
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Imperial Order
Daughters of the Empire
Acton
Knox Church
Meebers
Lakeside
Duke of Devonshire
Land of Hope and Glory
Ashern
Earl Cooper
Earl Cooper, Mra A Mercer, Mre J. Ingila
If Helwig
RH. Armstrong
H Moorrhourr
Acton United Church
W J. Raatty
Chas Landsborough
A. K. Mann
Margaret Brown
The
United Church
Thompson
Gowland
Miss Moffat
Rook
John Muton
Milton
Barl Cooper
Acton Sodez
Grace Church
Mr. Schroeder
Mre. Beatty
Acton Streets Lead Quick Snow Blitz After Storm
Acton mobilizes heavy equipment to clear streets and business blocks after a major storm. Spartans Construction front-end loaders and truck fleets work under town supervision with McEachern's tow trucks aiding. Police monitor parked cars to keep roads clear while crews remove deep snow and slush.
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Acton
Cain
Spartan Construction
Bulldager
Spartan Construction Co
Mansell Neles
Ce Emulrutes
Jupad
Harwop
Preas
McEachern
Toronto
Pennsylvania
U.S.A
Ontario
Here
Acton Council and Commission Confer on Water Plans
A joint Acton Council and Public Utilities Commission meeting reviewed mutual plans. They agreed to repaint the water tank and consider scaffolding costs, while authorizing plans for another spring storage tank to build a reserve for peak demand. Discussion covered retiring an emergency water pump and fire alarm line, with decisions pending estimates and potential unemployment of extra staff during sewer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Councr and
Public Utilities Commission
Neeve EG. Tyler
Mee
Acton
Hydro Department
Wilson
Bearntmore and Co
Raven Hall
Forestry Department
HEPC
Commission
Lambert
Waterworks Department
Acton Camera Fan Wins $200 Prize This Week
Miss Rather Taylor of Acton won a $200 prize in a Dominion wide contest for photographers. She received the cheque at a winners’ presentation at the Royal York Hotel on Saturday. The contest was a twelve month cover contest by the Family Herald and Weekly Star, with Dominion divided into four sections.
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Rather Taylor
Acton
Royal York
Family Herald
Star
Dominion
World Day of Prayer Set for February Twenty Fourth
The world wide World Day of Prayer will be observed February 24 with Canadian women joining the movement begun in 1887 by church women. The event unites women from 81 countries to pray for bread clothing peace and a deeper communion with God in Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kongmoon
China
Home Mission Women
Presbyterian Church of the SA
Baptist Women's Foreign Missionary Societies
Home and School Association Discuss Hope Report
The Acton Home and School Association met February 13 in Town Hall with President Mr Parker chairing. A letter from Halton Council on the Hope Commission prompted lengthy discussion and a motion to commend the Acton School Board for maintaining teaching standards.
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Acton Home and School Association
Parker
Halton Council
Hope Commission
Mra C Cook
Glenn Street
Guelph
St Mary's
Esquesing Council Meets as Bounties and Budgets Are Discussed
At the February 6 Esquesing Council meeting Reeve George Currie presided. The minutes show accounts passed for payment including Canadian Champion Bell Telephone Georgetown Herald and Ontario Hospital. Bounties paid for foxes and faxes totaled 245 with relief and road expenses listed and bids sought for gravel road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Council
George Currie
Canadian Champion $PLC
Bell Telephone Co
Georgetown Herald
Burser Ontario Hospital
Corporation of Acton
AW Benton
Lee Roy Dale
Do Municipal Board
Stom Bennett
Roy Parrot
J. G. Wilson
Thompson
Colin Cousens
E B Swackhammer
Toronto
Grand Valley Conservation Authority
France
John McDonald ,Jr
Georgetown
Halton
Memoriam Certificate Presented in Memory of Mrs Gould
February meeting of Knox Church WMS Senior Auxiliary held at Mrs Mo McDonald’s home. Mrs Hassand presided in Mrs Malnprize’s absence. Mr H Allison led devotion. Mrs Fred Anderson gave a reading. Family presented memoriam certificate. Mine Ann Stalker accepted for the Light membership. Study book taken by Mrs Hoot. Discussion on work in Japan. World Day of Prayer planned for February 24. Hostess Mrs WOM McDonald and committee served refreshments.
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WMS
Knox Church
Mra 'Ho Mo McDonald
Mra Wo Malnprize
KF J Hassand
H Allison
John Alliso
Fred Anderson
Mia Hoot
Wennie
Japan
McDonald
Acton Midgets Edge Elora In Overtime Then Falls to Elmira
Minor hockey week saw Acton Midgets win in 10 minutes overtime against Elora but lose 3-0 to Elmira on Saturday. Flora Bantams fell 3-1 to Elmira Bantams the same afternoon. Acton held a 1-0 lead in the third period in one close affair. Bruno and Rangers clash set for Feb 16 at 6:30 pm. Maple Leafs and Red Wings meet Feb 17 at 7 pm in town league round two.
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Acton Hantama
Flora
Jnat
Acton Midgets
Elora
Elmira
Acton Boys
Flora Bantams
Elmira Bantams
Flnuira
Bruno
Rangers
Maple Taafs
Red Wings
Sewer Work Program For Acton This Week
The following work plan outlines sewer construction in Acton this week. V Guelph Street from Church down to Hillcrest and Agnes between Elgin and Frederick will be affected. Frederick Street from Church to Agnes and Queen Street Extension from Wool Combing to Crescent and Main Street from Church to Soil will see street blocks and deliveries may be delayed. Church Street from Elgin to Goeth will also be involved.
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Acton
Guelph St
Church
Queen St
Hillcrest
Agnes
Elgin
Frederick VC
Frederick
Queen Sto
Crescent St
Main St
Church St
Goeth
Valentine party for Mrs J Allen on 86th birthday
On Sunday at her daughter's home a Valentine birthday party honored Mrs John Allen turning 86. Sixteen guests including three generations gathered around pink carnation tables and a cake. The highlight was photos of Mrs Allen cutting the cake with her great great granddaughter Anne Fryer present. A turkey dinner followed as a climax to the celebration.
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Mes Wanderspin
Mes Nessete
John Allen
Anne Fryer
Meco
Norman Fryer
Guelph
Mr. Allen
Women's Association Meeting Honors Longtime Treasurer
The United Church Women’s monthly meeting at Mrs. C. L. Poole’s home honored F Cleave for twenty years as treasurer with a pin and address. President J Wilder sin led devotions as plans for fund raising and yearlong duties were set. tributes were paid to late member J Ramshaw and lunch followed a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association of the United Church
C. L. Poole
J. Wilder~sin
J. Ramshaw
Poole
Veldhuis
H. Burns
Eed Agar
Y's Men's Club Meets at YMCA with Guest Speaker
The Y's Men's Club held its biweekly meeting at the YMCA last Thursday with twenty five members present. Dick iean was welcomed as guest speaker Alf spoke on Research Into Ateberg, and discussions covered archery history, an orchestra for the arena, and plans with Hamilton's Men's Club for Pinafore operetta tickets, plus a father and son banquet date and other club activities.
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YMCA
Gnetberg
Dick Iean
Saawe
Alf
Ateberg
Sakop Waady
Bill Raddick
Hamilton
Our Lub
Eldon Lambert
Chiute Cook
Acton Taws Council
Ina
Acton
Vilelage
Wen Wolfe
Thoradiuy
YMCAA
Jack Creighton
RCM
CUAP
Business Men Lead In Y M C A Volleyball League
The Business Men's team topped the Tannery Reda 2 1 to stay ahead in the YMCA Volleyball League. Micro Plastics moved to second place by sweeping the Y's Men 3–0, while Independents beat Tannery Blues 2–1. Independents opened 15–12, Blues won 15–8, Independents 18–0. Reds trailed 15–8 15–0 15–12 in the finale. YS Men were swept 15–0 18–1 15–5 by Micro Plastics. Postal problem.
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Tannery Reda
Micro Plastics
Independents
Tannery Blues
Blues
Reds
Pwlpt
Independents Micro Plastics S
Tannery Reds
Coming Events From Acton Community Calendar
A list of local events includes St Josephs Church Altar Society meeting February 2 at 8:15 pm, Acton Town Hall play A Close Shave March 10, Friendly Circle gathering February 15, Acton Public School operetta The Magic Piper February 20 and 21 at 8:15 pm, box social February 17 at Greenock School, Legion bingo February 23 at 8:30 pm for Tom Perkins family, Lakeside Chapter LODE February 21 with Arthur Gamble on English education, Dowmansille Nurseries talk February 22 at 7:30 pm, silver collection, St Valentine dance cancellation notice with tickets honored later.
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Acton Town Hall
Acton Public School
Acton
Admisson
Lakeside
Legion Hall
Arthur Gamble
Englash
HW. C. Downham
Dowmansille Nurseries
United Church S
Hydro approves higher rates for Acton utilities
Acton Public Utilities Commission meets to approve a 10 percent rate increase to cover higher power costs. Meeting notes cite inspections, line renewals, substation wiring, and a pending pole derrick shipment. Officials report on WEPC and KEVCO letters and schedule next meeting for late February.
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Acton
Wilson
IEEPC
Hillcrest Street
Brock Avenue
Malin Street
Main 8Th North
Lambert
Comminsion
HEPC
Hydro
Whitham’s Garage
S. W. Agar
Acton Home Furnishings
Nepc. of
Ontario
Grand and Toy Ltd
Ala Receiver
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Junior Raiders
Farzad
Brawla Firat
Ave
Hiltz
Visitors
Bastell
Townaley
PWL Pt Aurora
Brampton Avi i
Georgetown Acton
Oakville
Erind
Ert
Rtruck
C.D.E
Home and School Association
Hope Report
Dan Coughlan
Gumph
Coughlan
Apeak
W. J. Gould
J. Allen
United W.ms
Y's Men’s Club
Ail
Y.M. CA
St. Joseph's Church
Altar Society
Church Hall
Greenock School
Acton Lot
Acton Pug
Hydro Ara
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