Vacation Visitors Fill Acton Delights In Summer
Acton residents host relatives and friends from Toronto Guelph London and Hamilton during the holiday season. Names include Mainprize Lambert Kentner Hall Brown Arnold Mercer and more as they enjoy cottages centres and a golden wedding anniversary reception at Brookville Hall on July 11. Local celebrations mark summer visits and extended family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frank
Rockwood
Ontaro
Brookville Hall
Engagements Announced for Margaret Emmeline and Edna Opal
Mr and Mrs H Lasby announce the engagement of daughter Margaret Emmeline to James Alexander of Rockwood with a mid July wedding planned. Mr and Mrs Harold Reynolds announce the engagement of elder daughter Edna Opal to Sgt Charles Walter Burgess with a quiet early July marriage planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Reynolds
Craw Lake
Ontario
Edna Opal
Charles Walter Burgess
Wm. Burgess
Halton Juniors at Guelph Farmer Field Day
The Western Ontario Junior Farmer Field Day at Guelph drew nearly 2000 in attendance despite a day of rain. Halton Juniors represented both boys and girls divisions with Palermo Juniors teams. the boys beat Dufferin County in the first round then lost to Oxford County, which fell in the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford County
Sunday Services Schedule and Sacrament Dates
The page lists weekly services on Sunday July 14 with Morning Worship at 11.00 am and Evening Worship at 7.00 pm. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is to be observed. A preparatory service is noted for Thursday July 4 at 4:00 pm. A hymn or sermon reference is "They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Church School
James
Thur
Tech
Young People's Servicer
Hen Sparks
Guelph
Promotion Results From Public School Summary Act
Promotion results and year's summary for public schools listed by grade levels and recommended students. Names include Hilly, Stuckey, Johne, Withers, Grant, DeForest, Juanita, McFadden, Hobson, Nore, and many others across Grade IV to Grade VII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilly
Stuckey
Johne
Withers
Grant
DeForest
Juanita
McFadden
Gary
Hobson
Nore
Braeide
Mary
Dean Babby
Fryer
Mas
Henderson
Rochelle
Kinread
Maureen
Kris
Julia
Lawson
Paul
Lambert
John
Lindsay
Jack
Maddox
McColl
Bil
McCastall
Kathleen
McHugh
Mason
Howard
Papillon
Dennis
Pauline
Sinclair
Betty
Spielvogel
Frank
Barr
Ann
Cameron
Creasy
Crippa
Lee
Emeron
Ronald
Marchment
Leo
Morton
Stoss
Kafka
Chester
White
Jerry
Archie
Russell
Gregory
Chandler
Joan
Coon
Dawkins
Faye
Donald
Gamble
Marine
Hutt
William
Jennings
Ena
Johnston
Virena
Kentner
Buddie
Lamb
Christina
Massey
Dorothy
McCristall
MecCristall
Michael
McIlogh
Edward
Kathe
Joseph
Hitchie
Isabelle
Stobertaon
Glenice
Keleton
Sargent
Patricia
Smyth
Barbaes
Snyder
Robert
Tyler
Carol
Vickery
Joycer
Wilson
Shirley
Brown
Doreen
Job
Kerr
Henrice
Masters
Witham
McCoy
Earl
Pink
Vito
Anderson
Chew
Adele
Scotes
Denise
Heatrice
Cunningham
Bruce
Davidson
Force
Hodney
Fountain
Marjocle
Gibbons
Delaine
Mufnagel
Elaine
Keelan
Helen
Korhovie
Joyor
Mann
Kenneth
Oakes
Carolyn
Howil
Lorene
Tusmaley
Terry
Wilde
Betty Recommended -Cunningham
Robert Hutt
Rae
Oakley
Jean
Palmer
Sheppant
Aitchison
Douglas
June
Cripps
Fred
de “Great
Carl
Dion
Ellott
Jane
Elliott
Tronald
Greer
Jim
Marding
Ina
Hunter
Lola
Kirknesa
Hetty
McCristall Philip
Melsaac
Moore
Nelle
Irene
Donna
Papillion
Ronna
Perkina
Taamey
United Sunday School Picnic At Park On Wednesday
The United Church Sunday School picnic was held in the park on Wednesday June 26. Children enjoyed games and a bountiful supper served by teachers and officers. Winners included many classes and individuals across age groups in races and relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Beans
Billy Rognvaldson
Terry Waterhouse
Claire Lambert
Betty Bean
Ethel Franklin
Morene Kinread
Betty Mae Lambert
Cleaves
David Cullen
Johnny Huffnagel
Barbara Turner
Elaine Vulfnaget
Fred Kentnert
Bruce Cunningham
Doug Priestley
Johanna Veldhuls
Mral Mowatt
Fos ‘Bury
Mr. Veldhuls
Fosbury
Western farm hands assist Halton farmers labor needs
The Halton area reports harvest driven by fair to good crops but a labor shortage. Ninety Western farm hands from Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba have worked on Halton farms in ten days through the Ontario Department of Agriculture Milton office. Toronto commandos are also brought to meet day labor demand. Farmers should contact Milton 230 for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Agric
J. E. Whitelock
Milton
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
White- Jack
Toronto
Agricultural Office
Milton 230
Onde
Mary Irma Watson Weds Robert McEnery in Garden Ceremony
Pretty June wedding at the Watson home on a lawn arch of evergreens with pink and white blooms. Mary Irma Watson married Robert Lioy McEnery of Georgetown, with Lois Watson as bridesmaid and music by Vera Meares and Ernest Dawson. Guests came from Niagara Falls, Grimbay, Toronto, OU Springs, Georgetown and more as the couple left for a honeymoon in Flint Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Watson
Mary Irma
Robert Lioyé McEnery
Eldsr
Bc.Enery
Georgetown
A. W. Fosbury
Canterbury
Lois Watson
Lloyd McLean
Vera Meares
Toronto
Ernest Dawson
OM Springs
Flint
Michigan
Niagara Falls
Grimaby
OU Springs
Erin
Hillsburg
Entrance Exams Fifty Years Ago Recalled By Old Timer
An Acton area veteran recalls the Georgetown High School entrance exams of July 1896. Students from Acton and Norval passed, Ada Fyfe ranks second, and several classmates later attended Georgetown and Queen’s University. The writer cherishes solid early schooling and radio quiz appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Georgetown High School
Acton School
T.tl. Moore
Will Arnold
K. J.edmiston
Edwin Francia
Ada Fyfe
Magnie Fyfe
Jessie Harvey
John Moore
Charlie Ac- Lam
Daisy Nicklin
Mabel Rae
Arthur Suanyt
Georgetown
Norval School
Hson
Shortill
Acton
Georgetown High
Wiis
Queen's Linive City
Wil
Charlie Metam
The
Free Press
Hay
Canadian Veterans to Hold Fallen Comrades Service
The Canadian Corps Association announces a June international service at Niagara Falls New York honoring fallen American comrades. At least 20 000 veterans are expected to attend the observance, expanding postwar remembrance across borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Niagara Falls
New York
Canadian Corps Association
Alfred O Beardmore former head of Acton plant dies in Toronto
Alfred O Beardmore longtime leather industry leader and former president of Beardmore and Co. Acton died at his Walmer Road home in Toronto on Sunday aged 187. Funeral held Tuesday with interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Survived by widow Olive Sutherland Beardmore two sons Col Torrance and Gordon Beardmore a daughter Mrs Gordon Mackenzie and a brother F N Beardmore. He was a poloist, Toronto Hunt Club member, RCYC and St George's Society. First wife Jennie Torrance died in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred O. Beardmore
Beardmmore and Co. Acton
Walmer Road
Toronto
Mount Pleasant
Beardmore
Polo ‘Club
George Lissant Beardmore
Upper Canada College
Switzerland
Osgoode Hall
Heardtmore and Co
Heardmore
Toronto Hunt Club
R Cye
St. George's Society
Jennie Torrance
Olive Sutherland Beardmore
Col
Torrance Beardmore
Gordon Beardmore
Oakville
Gordon Mackenzie
Montreal
F. N. Beardmore
Nassas
Walter B Beardmore
George W. Beardmore
Albert A. McDonald
J Fisk
Mixa Helen Bearstmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruby Clark
Miss Margaret McDonald
George Hall of
Wingham
Helen Mainprize
Mr. Ell Viscent
Mamie Mainprize
John Lambert
Midland
Miss Berths Brown
Miss Fern Brown
Misa
Mildred Hollinger
Jack Mollinger
Jack Brow
Jess
North May
Mary O'Connor
Waterdown
John Kentner
KN. Force
Halburtop
Joyce
Marie Lambert
Centre Inn
Itwy Arnold
London
Allan Mercer
Mr. Arnold Weaver
Linda
Hamilton
Mr. and
Mia KR. HL Eliott
George, Shirley
Comber
Amos Mason
George Mason
Sundridge
Fred Jenkins
Murray and
Carol of
Cannington
James Moore
W. J. Hall
Marjorie Hall
Mrs. McCron
Hornedale
Lake Joseph
Harvey McCutcheon
Children
Fred McCutcheon
K. Cross
J. Cross
Warsaw
N. Y
Mainprize
Merleffany
Jamestown, N.Y
Doris Robertson
Nora Cutting
H.R. Wansbrough
Harold Wansbrough
Robt. Wansbrough
Mrs. J. Ford
Teddy
Judy of
Mrs. J. Higgins
Arthur Patterson
Hollywood
California
Concha
Ontaryi
A Walter Forbury
Minter
Gauada Knox Church
Forbes Thomson
Sebhadotoer
Ghereh of
Alban the Martyr
E. P. Head
Qhorgin AQ
Quelpu
Touraday
Road TO
Utopia
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Mama
Papa Leon Errol
Elizabeth Risdon
James Craig
Signe Hasso
Fox News
Tierney Corncil Wilde
United Sunday School
Western
the McEnery.watson
Sa’ AY
Greenland
Ufio
G. M. Bell
Optaristris
Phsae
Roland Haines
A. Floyd Smith
Watcher
Clooke Jewf
Lery
Quebec Street
West Guelph
Ont
Pariltion
Bob Martin and His Orchestra
Johnny Boyd and His Orchestra
Ocean Steamship Tickets
Ivelon
Automobile
Ontario Financial Responsibility Act
Wright Oe
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