Tennis in Acton Park A July 28 Scene Recounted
The article recalls Acton Athletic Association tennis on Mill Street with Miss Clark and Nelson and Dr. Forester. It describes court setup, chalk marking, minimal backstops, and sailors hats in a bygone era, noting local houses and property surrounding the west park tennis area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Athletic Association
Mill Street
Alder
Acton Park
Clark
Nelson
Forester
BR. Do Gaur Dem Ty
Dain
Lennix Court
Ball Dam
Crieron Street
Victory Avenue
Adam Cook
Jatin Bare
Mr. Cook
The Good Old Days and Local Developments of 1903
A July 2 1903 issue notes efforts to build a four foot wide Church Street walk from Guelph to Main Street, council vacancies filled, and local business moves. It mentions summer resort status of Southampton, a sea monster sighting near the beach, and the 200th anniversary observance of John Wesely founder of Methodism. Also reports incorporation of Woo Storey and Son Ltd Acton and creditors’ payout for C Wo Anderson and Son Oakville, plus notices on depot improvements and local advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Gamble
McLure
Kenney
Statham
Forbes
Church Street
Guelph
Main Street
Robt. Holmes
James Brown
John S Man Hacheal Cole
Trnstee and
Jeans
Puthampton
Ontario
John Weshey
Methodist Church
Woo Storey and Son Ltd
Acton
C Wo Anderson and Son
Oakville
Weddings and notices highlight Acton district events
In June 1983 Acton area items include marriage announcements for Eleanor Walbin e Sedgewiel and William Rich, Kathleen Wing and Grant Campbell, plus retirements and church honors for Rev Caldwell. School board staffing changes, new flags at Park entrance, exam results, and local church activities at Limehouse and St Joseph's are noted along with community picnics and baseball club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Walbine Sedgewiel
Woh
William Richson
Stewart
WH Stewart
Tors Unte
Actan
WE Wing
Guelph
Kathleen
Grant Campbell
Mroo
Duncan Campbell
Moffat
Miss Kidd
Matty Mortimer
Autuirn
Ontario
Halton
Acton
St. [Joseph's Church
Titty
Acton Baseball Club
Board of Education sessions discuss high school leadership and staff costs
Monday's meeting reviewed current year estimates totaling 3200 for alterations and improvements and 1625 for three teachers. The notes mention plans for a well paid male head of the high school and a public Dominion Day picnic near Acton with organizers D McDougall RL Waldie and J Thompson. Local merchant Robert Noble considers business prospects in Nerval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
St Albans Church
Miss Moores Lawn
Halton
Acton Parade Prompts Debate on Daylight Saving Vote
The parade drew mixed interest though offered town merriment. Prize winners include Ronald Salt Norman Wright Florence Salt and Pat Harrop. Council upheld the Daylight Saving vote prompting two months of time changes. Acton's varied schedules have city papers seeking details at the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Salt
Norman Wright
Florence Salt
Pat Harrop
Acton
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California
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TGQ
Ramers
ALT. Trawn
Hove
AL. Wrewe
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GTR
Harris and
de Samplete
Acton Hardware
Tsate
Frere Press
Tharalay
Thutday
Free Press
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Abet
Cope-Cu
Cole Lad
Orangeville
Pteke
Ufetime Porcelain
Fialah
Quickabe
Trey
Cobo
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