Jr. Raiders Edge Georgetown In Overtime Hockey thriller
Acton arena hosted a fast paced junior hockey game where Georgetown and Acton battled to a 4-4 tie, forcing overtime. Georgetown scored early in the extra session to hand Acton a 5-4 loss as Bob Cox and Archie led Acton’s offense while Hart and Lawson supplied Georgetown’s counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phos
Fred Kentiner
Acton
Georgetown
Junior Raiders
Let
Eght
Marvin Hunter
Jack Marshall
Doug Black
Emerson Baxter
Wayne Arb
Bob Coxe
Paul Lawson
Ron Sinclair
Bary Coon
Don Winds
Ed Molody
Whayank Muna
Ace Ten
Crailton
Janet
Beckett
Thompson
Wbate Waark
Chnningham
Wade
Agbie
Rick
Spear- Reid Aoostrom
Coxe
Archie
Hary Black
Charlton
Marshall
Tosver
Raiders
Raider
Building Sale Details Uncertain for Main Street Property
Mayer Tutsi confirms week of sale completion for a vacant commercial building on Main North owned by FE. Hinton. As chair of the industries committee, he was not informed about the buyers or planned operations. It remains unclear whether the site will become a retail outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Tutsi
Main Ht North
FE. Hinton
Mayer
Industries Committee of Council
Purchaers
Toun Earliee
Final Approval on By Law for Fire Hall
Final readings approved a by law authorizing a new fire hall. Acton council discussed preparations for four debentures and amended plans increasing the debenture from twenty thousand to sixty four thousand dollars. Solicitor G Luthberbond was to represent the town at the meeting.
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Acton Councie
Hay
New School Aluminum Sash Installation Prompts Early Work
Work to install aluminum sash at MZ Bennett school begins soon. Crews report progress on fittings and expect to complete preparations quickly so the school can reopen at the earliest possible date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MZ Bennett School
Gym Team Debut At Family Night
The YM A Week program showcased the 61st gym team display led by Secretary Bob Brayshaw with members Judy O’Rourke Pat Quennel Jack Pope Victor Cairns Up Pasma Frank Cooper Frank Iscak Ann Dain and master of ceremonies Jim Fleming. Performances included Maurice van Hemmen accordion solos monologue by Jack Carpenter piano by Delmar Watson My Fair Lady selections by Mrs Carpenter and a noted world service message for war torn Flyrape and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brayshaw
Meners
Judy O'Rourke
Pat Quennel
Jack Pope
Victor Cairns
Pasma
Frank Cooper
Frank Iscak
Ann Dain
Jim Fleming
Maurice van Hemmen
Jack Carpenter
Delmar Watson
Carpenter
Mfilm
Flyrape
Asia
Extension Granted for 1957 License Plates in Acton
About two thirds of Acton residents heard last night that the expiration date for 1957 license plates had been extended. Without the extension, many would have rushed to renew before the deadline or faced penalties. Tasuer Roof J Hargrave reported roughly 500 licenses issued so far, well below the usual 1,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Dreets
Arthur Stete
Tasuer Roof
J Hargrave
Rear End Collision on Slippery Street
Police report a rear end collision on Slippery Street near Wilbur after a car driven by Peter Binnie stopped to pick up a passenger. Hugh Smith following hit the Binnie vehicle causing about 200 dollars in damage on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Binnie
Én Mill St
Hugh Smith
Binnie
Public Meeting Shows Local Interest in Volunteer Ambulance Service
A town meeting discussed forming a volunteer ambulance corps to support community health. Residents and leaders debated funding, training, and commitment, with emphasis on rapid response, service coverage, and integration with existing emergency resources.
Bowlers Hold Third Annual Euchre Draw
Atten Lawn Bowling Club held a euchre tournament at St Albans pacash hall on Thursday. Stella Armede won first prize, Doms Kentoer second, and Heton Pickett third in a lively event. This was the club’s third annual euchre and drew a full crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atten Lawn Bowling Club
Thursdas
Jastoan
St Albans Pacash Hall
Stes
Lace
Ayelirses
Stella
Mes
Doms Kentoer
Heton Pickett
Marston
Warrege
New Electric Organ Gift Shown At Disciple Church
A service last Sunday at Disciple Church celebrated a donated electric organ for the church in Owen Sound. Visitors included Alf Winters Qua tie and family, Ted Jestin, Tom Cutting and relatives from Acton Hamilton Erin Guelph and Diane, plus Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon with Do T McDougall. The Patten family from Diane and Kenny also visited with John Alton's parents.
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Disciple
Owen Sound
Alf Winters
Quatie
Ted Jestin
Tom Cutting
Mel Cutting
Acton
Ewing
Diane
Hamilton
T DD
McCutcheon
Do T McDougall
Erin
Robert Patten
Kenny
Guelph
John Alton
Federation Dinner Attendance in Milton Noted
Mr. and Mrs. T. Davidson attended the Federation Insurance dinner in Milton on the fourth. A head of spoke jon insurance for CIL and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Aldham Denny and Beverly of Brampton are mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Binnie attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs. W. J. Sharpe of Brampton with interment at Norval cemetery.
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Tavsa Dursaay
Air
T. Davidson
Federation Insurance
Milton
Jon Insurance
CIL
Gordon Aldham Denny
Beverly
Brampton
Rarpn Denny
Charles Binnie
W. J. Sharpe
Norval Cemetery
Largest Transformer Speed Limit 20 M.P.H Through Acton
The largest transformer in Canada, weighing 498000 pounds, traveled through Acton on Friday en route from Guelph to Beauharnois Quebec. It could reach up to 20 miles per hour on straight track but the engineer planned to slow down to 10 on bridges. The 349-ton device measured 16 feet sine inch by 12 feet eight inches.
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Canada
Acton
Guelph
Beauharnois
Quebec
Plot plan sought for new St Alban's rectory project
A meeting discussed a proposed St Alban's rectory and associated construction plans. Officials considered site use, church expansion needs, and the impact on nearby areas including a shopping centre and highway developments while forming a plan for future study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s
Owen the Beard
Alan
Queen St Woet
Department of Highways
Chieftain o' the Puddin' Race Honours Burns Memory
A Scottish Country Parade at Treanon in Gaedphoon on 29 honors Robert Burns. About 150 attendees, with Burns verse, Highland dress, Piper, and haggis tasting at Abe Yable. Dr Buckner and Mrs Buckner lead the tribute with songs and a Highland dancing program.
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Robert Burns
Gaedphoon
Prana
Acton
Burns
Robert Mureau
Guelph
Puddin
Bull Wilson
Ron Kerr
Abe
Yable
Scottien
Dro Buckner
Mare Af
Jack
Buckner
Groundhog Day forecast hints at winter's end
The piece notes Groundhog Day on Saturday and whether the groundhog will see its shadow. A shadow means six more weeks of winter, while no shadow suggests milder weather ahead. The tone reflects cautious optimism about the season.
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Sree
YMCA Spotlight This Week Featured In The News
A local page highlights the YMCA with articles and pictures titled Spotlight. The feature covers programs, events, and community impact at the YMCA as readers see ongoing activity and plans.
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Y.A.C.A
YMCA
Engage Mrs Royce as Second Teacher at Peacock School
Peacock school hires Mrs Royce as second teacher to handle rising attendance. Mrs Tom Mack suffered a hip fracture and is in Guelph hospital with a speedy recovery hoped. Mr Ernie McEnery recovered from a mumps attack and expects to return soon. The piece notes guests of Mr and Mrs Alan Neelon and the Beedle family visiting London. Tale lian Shortil returns as organist after nine lengthy weeks. The Willow family gathering and Mane day night event are mentioned at the Edmundé home.
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Royce
Peacock School
Tom Mack
Guelph Hospital
Ernie McEnery
Alan ‘Neelon
Wm. Beedle
Nancy
Gail
London
Migs Tale Lian Shortil
George Edmundé
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Hustling Acton
Fellows
Kentner
Jr. Raiders
Unetian Fetlesship
Sas
Tree Cfretun
Thas
Vos
Vas
Byrn Sanging
Ted Hansen
MBM
Brest
Fae
Atm
Uae
Tony Shere Et
Tas
Juans
ChenGebey
Uvans Veriden
Wediypoof
Minia
Spassitet
Ate
Fool Ie
Marlors
Everson
Churchill
Federation
W Deries
Albans
Robert Burn
Duckner
Mra Duckner
Alt Lang
Eugshisome Peel
Gay Gordon
Mra
George Robertson
Tull Wilson
Joe Hurat
Jack McGeachie
Jock Calder
Marguerite Robinson
Sam Anderson
Toronto
Rob Foyer
Mixa Jessie Grant
Fleming
Mee Driedale
Cnarhs Leatherland
Aid - Meoe—Ironside
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