Acton B-Hives Dominates Dundas for Sixth Straight Win
The Acton B-Hives moved into sole first place in the southern intermediate lacrosse circuit by edging the Dundas Hornets 8-6 at Acton Arena. Johnny Krapek returned with four goals as Acton built a 5-2 halftime edge and held off a late Dundas push amid 19 penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Johnny Krapek
Norm Young
Acton Nets
Hornets
Dundas
Streetsville
Johnny Brunski
B-Hilves
Krapek
Brunski
Thistle
Jim
Cleave
Thistles
Four Generations Twice At Reunion
About 150 Gunby family members gathered at Halton Community Park for their annual reunion picnic on Saturday June 28. Highlights included two sets of four generations, reports from eight family branches, and plans for next year at Niagara Glen Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunby
Halton
Robert Hurren
Campbellville
Diane Abbott Burlington
Elda Daniels
Minnie McKerr
Canandaigua
N.Y
Mildred Bliskey
Lockport
Iwey
Port
Francie Morgan
Natal
South Africa
Larry Bradley
Lacombe
Alta
Gordon Bradley
Selina Lambier
Hamilton
John Trampleyre
Edwin B. Coulson
Tewonard W. Coulson
Kenneth Coulson
Learard Coulson Jr
E BL Coulson
Charles Bryant
Lloyd Coverdale
Marilyn Coverdale
Arthur Campbell
Oakville
Harold Harbottle
Iwan Harris
Acton
Grace Graves
Rochester
N.W
Irene Abbott
Burlington
Olive Colling Milton
Eleanor Hull
Orley Gunby
Waterdown
Niagara Glen Park
Niagara Falls
Knox Ladies Aid Meet at Farm Home
Mrs. George McPhail hosted the Knox Ladies Aid for their June gathering with president Mrs. FL McCutcheon in charge. Devotions were led by Mrs. John Allison and Mrs. R. O’Hara. Members reported on past month activities and planned future events. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. M. Brown praised hospitality at the District Annual. Tea and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McPhail
Knox
FL McCutcheon
John Allison
R. O'Hara
M. Brown
Halton Women's Institute
Township Schools Hold Annual Picnic
The township schools held their annual picnic in Exhibition Park last Wednesday with a warm day and sports events for the youth. The Presbyterian Sunday School also met in Exhibition Park that afternoon with games and a supper before departures. Friends extend sympathy to Mrs Wm McNabb on the death of her brother Dr John S Wray of Lethbridge Alberta who served in the Medical Corp during the First World War. Weekend visitors and residents returned from trips to New Brunswick and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exhibition Park
St. Jothn's Church
Ralph E. Price
Lorne Linfoot
Mary Reid
Norval
Presbyterian Church
Wm. McNabb
Rockwood
John S. Wray
Lethbridge
Alta
The
Medical Corp
M Calvin Clarke
Tavistock
Russ Peart
Lloyd Oliver
Babe
Stouffville
J. W
Oliver
Ross. Allan
Toronto
Minnie Nickell
George Laverty
New Brunswick
Arnold
Maw
Milton Dominion Day Ten Rinks Tournament Held
Milton hosted a capacity crowd on Dominion Day July 1 for a ten rink trebles tournament with entries from Acton Georgetown Hamilton Norval Oakville Burlington Streetsville Aldershot Port Credit and Milton. Two 15 end games were played in the afternoon and one after supper. Port Credit led by Mr Cooper won, with Burlington skipped by Frank Virtue second Streetsville led by D Loveless third and Aldershot skipped by Mr Dillenbach fourth, as crowds watched after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Hamilton
Norval
Oakville
Burlington
Streetsville
Aldershot
Port Credit
Mr. Cooper
Frank Virtue
D. Loveless
Mr. Dillenbach
Acton-Georgetown Combines
Glen Gibbs
Roote
Campbellville
Nassagawera
Campbellyiltly
Damion
Jack Roberts
Bull Roberts
Stan Henderson
Acton Bantams
Carlisle
Dudnsas visit signals tough test for B-Hives lacrosse
Dundas traveled to Acton to challenge the unbeaten B-Hives after a weekend of bruising lacrosse. The Hornets showcased strong defense led by Norm Young in six games while the B-Hives posted 61 goals, highlighting a potent offense. Upcoming matches include Streetsville at Acton and a trip to Caledonia to face the Iroquois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
B-Hives
Milt Burrows
Norm Young
Dundas
Hornets
Streetsville
Caledonia
British engineers patent aluminum-coated plastic for decoration
Aluminum-coated plastic, produced by two British engineers, is described as a cheap permanent coating for jewelry car fittings ornaments and coffin handles. The material resembles silver and is now showcased in various decorative forms.
Four Generations Attend Turkosz Hunter Wedding in Acton
Four generations of the Marchment family attend the wedding of Lois Doreen Hunter and John Leo Turkosz at St. Alban's Anglican Church Acton. The bride wore white lace with seed pearl coronet and finger tip veil, reception at the Hunters' home, guests from Welland Georgetown Brampton Picton Glen Williams and Acton. The couple plan to live in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ralph Price
Church of St. Alban the Martyr
Lila Lorraine
Cyril Ranney
Raymond Edgar Atkinson
Atkinson
Leonard Atkinson
Frank Oakes
Victor Bristow
Lohengrin
Florence Nightingale
Rockwood
Qoother
Groham
Fred Kingshott
Harry Mason
Hamilton
Monte Ranney
Guslph
Torontso
Sarnia
North
Lois Doreen Hunter
Fred Hunter
Church St. Acton
John Leo Turkosz
A. Turkosz
Crescent St. Acton
St. Alban's Anglican Church
Martha Turkesz
Hanoor
June Wilson
Doreen Ferguson
Montreal
Reader Calls For Tax Index To Track Rising Burdens
A reader urges a tax index to expose rising levies as the true driver behind cost of living increases and wage demands. The letter cites urban and rural tax share shifts and historical reversals, arguing officials overlook the expense of taxation in price trends.
Sewer Committee and PUC Meet to Review Plant Operations
A joint meeting of Acton Council Sewer Committee and the Public Utilities Commission discussed plant operations. They visited the disposal plant, planned twice yearly revenue reports after debenture deductions, and noted two motors require inspection. Painting of pipes and future defect reporting were also addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.u-C
Acton Council
Public Utilities Commission
J. McGeachie
C. Rognvaldson
Speyside Holiday Crash Claims One Life
In a weekend crash on the Morrison Badenoch road, David Hesver of RoW 1 Puslinch was killed. Mr Harris, his wife, and Harris's mother were injured. Mrs Beaver died at the scene. Mrs Harris and a child were treated at Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harris
Speyside
Beaver
Guelph General Hospital
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Junior Beaumont
Doug Townsend
Dunnett
Tom Howell
Howell
Anderson
Vahnatter
Hornet
Spicer
Walsh
Main
Butler
Vannatter
Tecchi
Willis
Saccamono
Shortridge
Blanchard
N. Young
Goal
J. Haines
Red Howell
Bill South
John Krapek
John Brunshki
Walt Alexander
Arnie Hazel
Larry Taillefer
Zeke McCandless
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
Prportoons
Ontario
Guelph
Jorive
Speedvale Ave
Northeast City Limits
Wm. Bendix
Santa FE
Randolph Scott
Ocean Drive
Edmond O'Brien
Man Hunt
Doug Fairbanks Jr
Reunion
WAC
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Farm Home
Milton Dominion
Agricultural Societies
Apartment of Agriculture
Arthur
Bolton
Bracebridge
Brampton
Caledon
Cooksville
Elmira Tonnnes
Erin
Grand Valley
London
Western Fairy
Markham Srt
Orangeville
Simcoe
Tevswater
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Lila Ranney
ST. Alban’s
PUC
Acton Park
Bulova Watch and Adam (Royal
Mill, Wilbur, Church and
Guelph Streets
Guelph St
Ransom Adams
Fellows St
Grand Trunk
Ransom
Teiture
Sian
MacSwain Motors
Chrysler and Plymouth
Queen St
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