Acton Drops to Second After 9-2 Loss to Oakville
Oakville Intermediates defeated Acton 9 to 2 at the park, moving Oakville into sole first place while Acton slides to second. Lindsay led Acton with a 600 pace at the plate as Oakville pitching, behind Devon and Law son, stifled the offense and earned the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Oakville
Sandder
Oaks
Wrecrhouns
Gib
Mel Jordim
Moint
Invaders
Triple A
Harry Lawson
Lawson
Snyder
Devon
Chris Speyer
Queen City
Lindsay
Bus” Morton
Norman
Leslie
Miss Anderson Speaks at Banockburn Institute Meeting
The June Banockburn Women's Institute meeting at Mrs Ho Jolley's home had nine members and five visitors. Mrs Gordon and Mrs Jolley organized the program. Miss Anderson spoke on missionary work in British Guiana. A lunch followed with songs by Miss L Warsner and a description of a new tea rose variety, the Fortywin er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Ho Jolley
Gordon
Jolley
Miss Anderson
L. Warsner
Car Misses Turn Plows Into Railway Bank
Alden Higgins of Breslau lost control of his car at the Queen Street CN railway crossing and plowed into the embankment twelve feet from the street. He and three passengers escaped serious injury. Damages were estimated between 100 and 500 dollars. Constable Cecil Gibbons investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Higgins
Breslau
Queen St
C.N R. I
Miss Apple Higging
Lyle Clark
Miss Ethel Clark
Picton
Surn
Young Street
Higgins
Queen St. Marks
Cecil Gibbons
Wedding at Limehouse Presbyterian Church
A formal ceremony conducted by Rev. Hodgson united Margaret Jane Kirkpatrick and John Russell Foster at Limehouse Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 19th. Relatives and friends from Lindsay Cheltenham Brampton Elora Stewarttown Glen Williams Georgetown and Limehouse attended a reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in Stewarttown after a honeymoon following visits with the bride’s aged grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Inglewood
Margaret Jane
Sidney Kirkpatrick
Limehouse
John Russell
Russell Foster
Cheltenham
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Verna Speers
Peggy Willett
Jim Foster
Jas, Kirkpatrick
Lloyd Foster
J. E. Roughley
E. Karn
North
Jns. Standish
Stewarttown
Lindsay
Brampton
Elora
Glen Williams
Georgetown
First In Contest Sets Acton Kids Voting Push
Acton community plans a First In contest for a boy and girl to win the inaugural dive at the new Acton Park swimming pool. For every ten dollars subscribed, supporters receive two votes for each candidate, with the top boy and girl earning the right to dive and receive a bath suit for the season. More details will be available from a caller or public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Park
Halton County Health Unit Opens With Ceremony and Tea
The Halton County Health Unit officially opens in a remodeled residence near county buildings. Dr. R G Struthers led the ceremony with praise for local officials and cooperation from the Ontario Department of Health. Mrs. Pettit chaired the event, with remarks from Dr. Mather and others, followed by tea and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Ontario Department of Health
Dorothy Sanderson
Sarah Cameron
James M. Mather
Milas M. Jennette Gillespie
Audrey M. Anderson
J. A. Powell
Marion Higginson
R. M. Campbell
Anna Scott MacNabb
Anne Mather
Mather Pettitt
Halton County Health Unit
Halton
Department of Health
R. G. Struthers
Division of Public Health
Halton County
Dr. Struthers
Russel T. Kelly
Struhers
Struthers
Toronto
Hatton
Queen's Park
Mary, S. Pettit
Nelson
Hatton County
George E. Cleve
Pettits
Halten
Duntandt
Mather
Ann
L. L. Skuce
A. C. Bremer
Halton County Medical Society
Dublin Folks Picnic at S H Webster Farm
About 65 people gathered at S H Webster's farm in Dublin for the Dublin School and Community Picnic on Friday June 25. Activities included soccer races softball and a joint junior senior softball session. The event concluded with a party and a variety of contests among children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
S. H. Webster
S. H Webster's
Ruth McTsune
Jacqueline Surbey
Bruce Elliot
Kermit Hepburn
Melba Williamson
Bud Webster
Hot Adams
Eugene Villemitre
Allan Ellerby
Bands from Acton Georgetown at Waterloo Tattoo contest
Bands from Acton and Georgetown competed Saturday at the Waterloo Tattoo Festival. They faced strong city and town bands but did not win trophies, though standout performances included Acton and Georgetown groups and London area bands in mixed class results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Waterloo
London Police
Inpersall
Jouridas
Waddington School
Hamilton
Charles Mason
Lorne Scots
London Technical
Brantford Memorial
Canadian National Railways
Stratford
Reconnaisance
Windsor
Perrott
Martin Boundy
London
United Church Picnic At School Superintendent Home
Last Friday afternoon the Acton United Church Sunday School held a picnic at the home of Superintendent Mr. M. Nelles. Winners listed include Miss Jean Harris and multiple class winners, with various races and contests noted alongside. The item ends with a separate remark stating more than 200,000,000 in gold was mined in the Yukon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Acton
J McGeachie
Emmerson Baxter
Bobbie Brown
Mowat
John Lambert
David Cullen
Pickering
Lorene
Ronnie Jalston
Mauree Kinread
Betty Mae Lambert
Lorna Brown
Joan Dunklex
Yukon
Knox Garden Party Delights with Old Fashioned Entertainment
Knox Church chair hosts a park garden party with ideal weather and a varied program. The III Pipers Band from Galt led by Pipe Major Ward Laula Mampacy performed accordion, while Nancy Gordon of Toronto impressed as a dancer. Barbershop and Haystack Quartettes, soloists, and cornet renditions complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
III. Pipers
Galt
Ward Laula Mampacy
Belgium
Mighton
Fergus
Nancy Gordon
Toronto
Plpe
Geo. Fountain
Musle
Mr. Duby
Mr. Fountain
C. Landsborough
Holy City
Geo. Musselle
J. M. Anderson
Messrs
Ted Hansen
Chas. Landsborough
R. R. Parker
Pretty June Wedding At Home Of Editor In Acton
Frances Elizabeth Dills and Clarence Rodrick Prosser wed Saturday at Acton home of the Dills in pink rose and peony decor. Ceremony by Rev. Louis Pickering with Frank Daley playing music in Toronto. Bride in white satin with pearl beadwork. bridesmaids in hyacinth blue. 70 guests. The couple, World War II veterans, will live in Hanover after September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Dills
Acton
Frances Elizabeth Dills
G. Arlof Dilly
Clarence Rodrick Prosser
W. Prosser
Kirkland Lake
Louis Pickering
Frank Daley
Toronto
Weil
John Wray
William Prowser
Haliburton
RONAN
Victoria College
University of Foronto
Ontario College of Education
Hanover
Ulster Pa
Clinton
Hamilton
Georgetown
Halton Coun cil Tours Simcoe County Agricultural Programs
Nearly twenty five Halton Peel and Simcoe officials toured Simcoe County to inspect its agricultural reforestation and conservation efforts. The visit included Glenafton Farm and Camp Bordan with stops at Angus and Alliston, highlighting 10000 acres under reforestation and over 19 million trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Vale
Halton County
Glenafton
Hilton
Peel
Simcoe County
Alliston
Camp Bordan
Angus
Essa Women's Institute
J.T. Simpson
Halton
George Cleave
T C Marlritt
Department of Lands and Forests
Simcoe
George Clerve
Simcve
Puye
Community events and fundraisers announced for July evenings
The notice lists a charity drive for the Acton Community Swimming Pool and multiple July events. gospel meeting at Town Hall, a Claude Pickett Farm barn dance, Modernaipes Orchestra concert with 50 cent admission, Ospringe WT and 1A Garden Party at Alvin Fisher’s farm, and a Limehouse Cemetery lotholders meeting July 7 at 8:20 pm requires attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Pickett
Hornby
Modernaipes Orchestra
Ospringe
Alvin Fisher
Clair Rouse
Limehouse Cemetery
Ds.t
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Acton—Masters
N. Morton
W. Waterhouse
Lindsay c. Footitt
R. Ryder
Robinson
R Morton
Lawson P
Uth
Snyder P
Gillam
Languay
Davison
Markey
M. Pollock
Blakelock
K. Pollock
Tuck
Devon P
Timmis and Goy
Bannockburn W.1
Halton Health Unit
Canada
North Bay
Phree
Jagged Rares
Alfered
Rubbon
Rene Rolston
Chrisie Lamb
Elie Deforest
Emmerson Banter
Donald Spurter
Lorene Roszell
Ethel Frannie
Mo Nellis
Mary Sitts
George Elliott
Mr. Pickering
Mrs. Souther
Mr. Nellis
Jean Harris
J. Mecenchie
Ethel Franklin
Mrs. Binnie
Knox Garden Party
Town Hall
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