Play-offs tie as Georgetown tops Acton in tense trot
In a tight playoff clash Georgetown and Acton battled to a 6 4 tie with Georgetown rallying after early Acton pressure. Key moments included Townsley and Kemphead scoring, Beaumont driving offense, and a late tied finish as both teams pressed for the deciding goal.
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Eminals
Georgetown
Acton
Tureday
Townsley
Morton
Kunta
Hay View
Waytias
Nominar
Ferst
Tarold Mon
Gainers
F Margo
Mia
Georgestown
Betiant
Hayliss
Tam Foe
Kemphemt
Roo
Fiy
Beaumont
Woolf Actonie
Linthay
Evans
Assisia
Mateo
Ros
Agen O
Pownsley
Maro
Nash
Neaumont
Teauc
Woods
Payal
Shropshire
Patterson
L. D
Brody
Hurst
Kemphead
Row
Chriss
J. W
Hertwistle
Ferri
Richardson
GG Baylisa
Mooney
Rod
Mara Co
E. Marego
Lindaay
Goy
No Morton
Townasses
RO Morton
Gibbons
Kontner
Hones
Hunts
Kitchener
Servicemen Return Highlight Old Home Church Welcome
Servicemen affiliated with the Acton United Church were welcomed back Friday evening at a chicken supper for about a hundred attendees. The event featured singing led by several local performers, two guest speakers from Halton, and a tribute to those who did not return.
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Acston United Church
Chas Munasan
Gibson
Ped Cliffont
Walter Fosbury
Ceremonicos
Randaman
Norman Gibson
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Ottawa
Stanley Hall
Queen's
Cleaver
Orne Lamb
Rome
Manley
Canada
Hall
Chas. Mason
Garnet “McKennigie
Adam
Trey
Acton
Chas. Lands
Eee
Acton Scouts and Cats Mark Week With Special Events
Acton Scouts and Cats highlight a week of activities at St Atlas church and local homes. Cubs and Scouts parade, piano performances, and a mothers hosts feature the Rembrandt fund drive plans for cancer control plus a Valentine chorus.
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Acton Scouts and Cats
Seetta
Atlas
Thomson
Tate CO
Hawten
Whitehawk
Dads
Davidson
Att
Mathios
Wen
Friends Honor Recent Bride Mrs Jos Anthony
On February 6 Miss Margaret Brown hosted a small gathering for the recent bride Miss Kathleen Heckett Anthony. Guests shared a tea with decorated tables and light refreshments as well wishes were extended to the couple returning to the community.
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Jos. Anthony
Margaret Brown
Doe Anthony
Kathleen Heckett
Maurras Coles
Doughis Maplesden
Clarence Coles
Welcome home acton soldiers return from overseas voyage
Pte Dano Margo arriving home via Aquitania after three years in the Canadian Army serving in France Belgium Holland and Germany. He is son of Mr and Mrs Marza Crescent Street and worked at Stormy Glove Co before enlisting. Also returning Pte A Johnston a former driver for Acton Home Bakery, now in Georgetown after nearly three years overseas. Other servicemen listed as passengers on the Queen Elizabeth include Sgt J P Henderson LAC Er A Hufnagel Gnr P Kenney Sgt C R Brovin and Lt Col H W Bailey.
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Pte
Dano Margo
Acton Son
Aquitania
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Mia
C. Marza
Crescent Street
Stormy Glove Co
Exio
Ito
Acton
A. Johnston
Acton Home Bakery
Canada
Georgetohn
Queen Flizabeth
J. P. Henderson
LAC
A. Hufnagel
Gnr
P. Kenney
C. R. Brovin
H. W. Bailey
McGeachtie Thoms Wedding at Jarvis Parsonage
The marriage of Margaret Dorothy Thoms to James McGeachie was held at the Jarvis Parsonage in Jervis Ontario with a ceremony conducted by the chaplain of the 45th Highland. Guests from Toronto North Bay Ottawa and Sudbury attended as well as local relatives. The couple planned a modest reception and will reside in Toronto.
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Jervis
Ontario
Margaret Dorothy
Thos
Vioronta
Oliver ‘Phame
North Hay
James McGeachle
Toronto
Matsometde
Foomenly
Acton
45Th Highland
Teabel Mabaveen
Jock Ma
Sal Acton
Fen
Mr Rilbier
Pallins
Ottawa
Nowth Bay
Carlton
North Bay
Sudbury
Chercetura
Mme Anytie
Kiem
Peresa Star
Pappetted
Dardide Sisting
Toranto
Pha
Unclear historical obituary report from a farm stable death
A mislabeled OCR fragment reports a farmer found dead in a stable on a farm in Quebec region with autopsy details. Names and places are garbled, but the text implies a probable homicide or accident investigation and references an attorney and pathologist.
Women's Missionary Society Meeting Report
The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church was hosted by Mrs Do Ssien and Pasdurs. Mrs Boot Caldyweil chaired as president with devotional by several members and solos by Mrs AJ Wo Fosbury. The Africa study book was led by multiple members, and Mia NOD J Wilson from Angola spoke as guest. The World Day of Prayer is planned for March 5 at United Church.
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Do Ssien
Boot Caldyweil
Moot Plennett
Renton
Fo Cleave
Oa Tlis
AT Brown
Mia It Mowat
F Cleave
2 McArthur
Misa of. Hawthorne
United Church
Earth M Clark
Angola
Mia Nod J Wilson
Friends honor Mr. Clem Arman at Legion gathering
An evening event at the Legion Platoon honored Mr. Clem Arman as he left his post with Armacy. Hull Mark led the program with singing and table tennis as Ray Agnew and Stewart Elliott provided refreshments and entertainment for friends and relatives.
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Legion
Armacy
Sete
Harts
Clem Arman
Mroo
Arman
Hull Mark
Ray Agnew
Pune
Stewart Elliott
Lattes
Lakeside Chapter Hosts Kitchen Shower for Bride Mary Young
The Lakeside Chapter LODE met at Mrs A Young's home on February 1st to honor Miss Mary Young whose marriage is soon. Members played games and sent good wishes read by Mr Alex Orr. The bride opened many kitchen gift items and expressed thanks. A luncheon followed.
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Lakeside
Lode
A’ Young
Church Street
Mary Young
Miss Young
Alex. Orr
Vernon Board seeks year extension for Japanese farm workers
Vernon BC board of trade asks the BC Securities Commission for permission to retain Japanese farm labor in the district for another year.
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Vernon, B.C
Vernon Board of Trade
British Columbia ‘Security ’ Commission
New Fire Alarm Siren Purchased For Use Here
A local meeting discusses acquiring a new fire alarm siren. The article notes attendance by officials, a moment of prayer, and arrangements for installation and use in the community.
Six Years and Ten Lashes for Attempted Hold-up
A court in Acton sentenced a 76 year old man to six years in penal servitude for attempted hold up and another six years for a second count. The testimony described a pistol threat, a struggle, and the neighbor’s intervention as the suspect was restrained and the gun taken. The defendant claimed the act was a desperate misjudgment and sought mercy.
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Martie
Badmund
Owen Sound
Gudty
Mr Jennings
Drowne
Acton
Guelph
Redar Vahta
Cn Mochair
St Albans Guild Holds Monthly Meeting Last Week
The St Albans Guild gathered for its regular monthly meeting with Mrs Ro Heeley presiding. The secretary’s report was adopted and the assistant treasurer, Mrs Cure, presented the treasurer’s report as Rev EF Parker attended to discuss the Anglican Avancy Appeal for church attendance during Lent. After the meeting a half hour was spent over the tea cups.
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St Alban’s Guild
Heeley
Mhs Street
Man Seals Self Injury Wound After Tread Knife Slip
Winnipeg resident sewing a three and a half inch abdominal wound with a needle and thread from a sewing basket after a tread knife slipped. He slept 16 hours, informed his landlord, and was taken to hospital where his condition was reported good. Paris described as Europe’s third largest city by size after London and Berlin.
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Winnipeg
Paris
Europe
London
Berlin
Community events and postponements fill February
Local notices announce old time and modern dances at Community Hall on February 23 and 26 with the Elotta Orchestra. Brookville Hall hosting a dance on February 26. admission free. A St Alban’s comedy Aunt Hlite Gors to Town postponed due to Town Hall repairs for April 2 and 24. Turnip Marketing Board talks and weed control methods led by the Action Junior Farmers meet February 28 at Lorne School with prizes and refreshments.
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Elotta Orchestra
Brookville Hall
Turslay
St. Alban
Turnip Marketing Board of
Ontario
Acton
Lorne
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