Junior Raiders Tie with Redmen In Play-off Opener
The Georgetown Junior Raiders and Acton Redmen opened their best three of five Jr D playoff with a 3 all draw last Tuesday. Freddie Kentner sparked Acton as the Redmen equalized from behind three times while Georgetown forged ahead then fought back. The series resumes tonight in Georgetown with Acton returning next week as both teams battle for the Ontario Junior D playoffs.
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Raiders
Acton Redmen
Crries
Freddie Kentner
Redmen
Nater
Kentner
Ontario
Acton
Bill Vaughan
Dillon
Georgetown Nets
Fred Kentner
Rush
Moat
Mamesakesa
Ingles
Hepburn
van Wyck
Gamra
K Fay
Junior Raiders
Townsley
Ditton
Baxter
Zajac
Hewitt
Jim Kelly
Mowat
G. Goldhan
Louth
D. Hewitt
C. Ingles
Woaks
King
Bladd
Haines
Huffman
Hiltr Acton
VanWyek
G. Kentner
Anderson
Rostell Co
Rastell
Wialts
Fay
Brush
Vaughan
Deforest
Pink Lightning remark overheard by college student
A student compliments a girl on a distinctive accessory, and she asks how he noticed. He quips that he has been struck by it before, recalling a playful exchange in The Reader's Digest.
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Reader's Digest
Jubilee service marks 1600 Impriist Order founding
Acton Knox Church hosts a golden Jubilee for the Impriist Order Daughters of the Empire begun February 13 1600. Lakeside and Duke of Devonshire chapters attend with standard bearers and choirs. proceeds go to Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto.
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Daughters of the Empire
Acton
Knox Church
Lakeside
Duke of Devonshire
Land of Hope and Glory
Ashern
Earl Cooper
A Merreer
J. Ingila
Si Uelwig
R H. Armstrong
H Moorrhousr
Acton United Church
W J. Beatty
Chas Landsborough
A K. Mann
Margaret Brown
United Church
Thompson
Gowland
Miss Moffat
Rook
John Muuton
Milton
Karl Cooper
Acton Iodez
Grace Church
Schroeder
Mra. Beatty
Mre W Wolfe
Mra. Buchanan
Mra Cullen
Mra Orr
Sick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
Acton Streets Sweep Snow Blitz After Storm
Acton mobilized a rapid snow removal blitz led by Mansell Nelles Spartan Construction and a fleet of trucks. Town Superintendent Haryop reported crews clearing streets amid parked cars and heavy snowfall, comparing Acton to Toronto and Pennsylvania in readiness.
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Acton
Mansel Nelles
Haryop
McEachern’s
Toronto
Pennsylvania
USA
Ontario
Here
Hoaasted
Acton Officials Map Water Tank Plan and Storage
A joint Acton Council and Public Utilities Commission meeting discussed painting the water tank and chipping rust. They authorized plans for a new storage tank at the spring to boost reserves before warm weather. Extras include disposing of an emergency pump and renewing the fire alarm line if needed. A forestry estimate and extra help for sewers were also raised.
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Public Utilities Commission
Last Nerve Beg
Tyler
Merting
Acton
Hydro Department
Wilson
Beardmore and Co
Asd
Forestry Department
HEPC
Commission
Lambert
Waterworks Department
World Day of Prayer set for February twenty fourth
Canadian and international Christian women prepare for World Day of Prayer on February 24 with prayers for bread clothing and peace. Originating in 1887 through Presbyterian and later Baptist missions, it grew to involve 81 countries and now gathers thousands in Canada to pray for the coming kingdom and their homeland.
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Kongmoon
China
Home Mission Women
Presbyterian Church of the SA
Baptist Women's Foreign Missionary Societies
Goa
Acton Camera Fan Wins $200 Prize This Week
Misa Mather Taylor of Acton captured the top prize of 200 dollars in a Dominion wide contest for amateur and professional photographers. The award was presented at a formal ceremony at the No Yale York Hotel on Saturday, as part of a twelve month cover contest by Family Herald and Weekly Star. Taylor won the tint award in the first section and was praised by Acton friends for his fine pictures appearing in newspapers and magazines.
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Dominion Wide
Misa Mather Taylor
Acton
Noyal York
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Dominion
Taylor
Acton Camesga Entlu Siast
Home and School Discuss Hope Commission Action
The Acton Home and School Association met in Town Hall on February 13 with President Mr Parker presiding. A letter from Halton Council on the Hope Commission triggered discussion. a motion urged sending a letter to Acton School Board commending their teaching standards and hoping they stay. Glenn Street of Guelph presented vibraphone pieces, while weather prevented guest speaker Dan Coughlan from attending. he will speak March 21 at the Town Hall.
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Acton Home and School Association
Parker
Halton Council
Hope Commission
Glenn Street
Guelph
St Mary's
Dan Coughlan
Bounties Paid on 49 Foxes Shot in Esquesing
Esquesing Council met February 6 with Reeve George Currie presiding. Accounts passed for payment include SILC Bell Telephone Georgetown Herald and Ontario Hospital, plus bounties for 43 foxes totaling 245 and relief and read accounts. Delegates named for festivals and conservation authorities. Road work contracts and bylaws approved. taxes written off for John McDonald Jr. Council adjourned to March 6.
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AL Tembers
Exquesing Council
George Currie
SILC
Bell Telephone Co
Georgetown Herald
Burser Ontario Hospitel
Corpora Lion of
Acton
AW Benton
Lee Roy Dale
Pakido Municipal Ahard
BSS Nh
Tom Bennett
Roy Parrot
J. G Wilson
Thompson
Colin Cousens
E B Swackhammer
War
Goal Roads
Toronto
Grand Valley Conservation Authority
France
John McDonald Jr
Georgetown
Halton
Memoriam Certificate Presented for Mrs W J Gould
February meeting of the Senior Auxiliary of Knox Church WMS was hosted by Mrs Jt McDonald. Mrs FE J Mass presided in the absence of Mrs Malinprise. Mrs John Allia read the scripture. A memoriam certificate for Mrs Gould was presented by the family, with Miss Ann Stalker accepting for the society. The study book was taken by Mrs Vennie. World Day of Prayer plans were arranged for February 24. Mrs McDonald and helpers served refreshments.
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WMS
Knox Church
Mra
Mo McDonald
H Allison
John Allia
Fred Anderson
Wo Gould
Ann Stalker
Ulla
A of Buchanan
Mra Wot
Vennie
Japan
Mia Tom
McDonald
Acton Midgets Tie Elmira in Overtime to End Week
Acton Midgets edged Flora 10 minutes into OT after a 1-0 third period lead vanished. They later fell 3-0 to Elmira Saturday while Elmira, aided by a solid home official, won both games for Rimndra. The town league begins round two with Brome vs Rangers and Maple Taafs vs Read Wings scheduled for Feb 16 and Feb 17.
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Acton Hantama
Flora
Acton Midgets
Elmira
Acton Boys
Flora Bantama
Elmira Brantama
Rimndra
Sewer Work Plan For Acton This Week
The following is the weekly sewer construction plan for Acton. Citizens can plan deliveries before streets close. Guelph Street from Church to Queen then Hillcrest. Agnes between Elgin and Frederick. Queen Street from Church to Molly. Extension from Wool Combing to Crescent and Minn from Church to Moll. Chueh Street from Elgin to Count.
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Acton
Guelph St
Church
Queen St
Hillcrest
Agnes
Elgin
Frederick
Crescent St
Minn St
Moll
Chueh St
Valentine Party for Mrs Allen on 86th Birthday
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Wilderspin and Mex Nes, a Valentine birthday party was held for Mrs John Allen who marked her 86th birthday on Tuesday. Sixteen guests, including one daughter and three generations of grandchildren, attended with pink decorations and a candle lit cake. The event featured photos of Mrs Allen with her great great granddaughter Anne Fryer, and a turkey dinner concluded the celebration.
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Wilderspin
John Allen
Anne Fryer
Mra
Norman Fryer
Guelph
Mra Allen
Gift of appreciation honors long serving treasurer
The Women's Association of the United Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs. C. L. Poole's home with Mrs. J. Wilder sin presiding. Mrs. F. Cleave received a pin for twenty years of faithful service as treasurer. tributes were paid to deceased member Mrs. J. Ramshaw and plans were set for next year’s homes and lunch committees.
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Women’s Association of the United Church
C. L. Poole
J. Wilder~sin
E Lambert
F. Cleave
J. Ramshaw
Poole
J. Veldhuis
H. Burns
Agar
Y's Men's Club Meeting Highlights Archery Talk and Plans
The Y's Men's Club met at the YMCA with twenty five members present. Dick Mean spoke on Archery into Anreberg, detailing bow types from longbow to English design. A vote of thanks was given, and business covered orchestra plans, a charity operetta, and a father and son banquet date.
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YMCA
Dick Mean
Alt
Anreberg
Teahh
Engin
Ragheb
Senate
Leveringae
Uae
Hmiepvey
WA Heba
Bily Raddick
Donald Wiggina
Hamilton's
Our Ab
Eldon Lambert
Chinte Cook
Hamilton
Sutton
Upthenter
Mier Pinstios
Business Men Lead In V M C A Volleyball League
In the Town Volleyball League the Business Men top the standings with a 2 to 0 win over Tannery Red. Micro Plastics rose to second place after sweeping the Y's Men in three straight games. Independents beat Tannery Blues 2 games to 1, 15-12 15-8 and 15-0.
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Tannery Red
Micro Plastics
Independents
Tannery Blues
Netter
Blues
Reds
Tannery Blues Tannery Reds
Community events and notices for Acton area
Local clubs schools and churches announce events including a church altar society meeting on Feb nth at 815 pm a play at Acton Town Hall titled A Close Shave a 3 act play by Acton Town Hall on Friday March 10 friendly circle social at 15 pm admission 3c acton public school presents The Magic Piper operetta in town hall Feb 2 at 815 pm box social by Acton Junior Farmers Feb 17 lakeside chapter meeting Feb 21 legion hall Tom Jerkins fundraiser bingo admission 25c. education talk by H C Downham and gardening talk by Nursarey at United Church Feb 22 and 7 30 pm. St Valentine dance cancelled last Tuesday tickets honored at later date watch for updates.
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Acton Town Hall
Auspicesa Friendly Circle
Acton Public School
Acton
H.C. Downham
Bowmanville
Nursarey
United Church 3
Hydro Approves Increased Rates for Acton Users
Acton Public Utilities Commission met on Tuesday with Commissioner Thomas Ware and Trevor Tyler present and Chairman H O MacArthur presiding. The panel approved higher rates to be in effect next billing period to offset a 10 percent power cost rise, with HEPC approval noted and a tentative meeting set for Friday February 24th.
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Acton
Wilson
Engineering Department
EPC
Hillcrest Street
Wesley
Brock Avenue
Main Street
Main SL
Lambert
HEPC
Hydro
Whitham’s Garage
W. Agar
Acton Home Furnishings
Hepc of Ontario
Grand and Toy Ltd
Asa Receiver General
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Commission Cenfer
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Hope Report
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Mars
J. Allen
United W.M.S
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Greenock School
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Tom Jerkins
Legion Hall
Arthur Gamble
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