Seventy Fifth Anniversary Reunion at Bloomsbury
A seventy fifth anniversary reunion at Bloomsbury Nasagaweya drew about 1,500 attendees from across the Dominion and the United States. The event included a parade, races, a humorous mystery-man scavenger prank, and a large readerly gathering of former pupils and guests, with food and socializing marking the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boomuvury
Nightingale
Ike
Bloomsbury Nasagaweya
Dominion
United States
Homer
Benquet
Docaroo Qgeuilemma
Ives
J. A. Little
Gald
Firat Communion for Newly Confirmed at S Alban’s
A Sunday service at S Alban’s saw new members receive their first communion and certificates. The rector urged regular worship as he spoke of the real presence in the Eucharist. New communicants included Robert Footitt Douglas Smith Joseph Taylor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Christ
Christ Himesli
Robert Footitt
Douglas Smith
Joseph Taylor
George Taylor
Ware
B. Clifford
VanWyck
E. Footitt
Beatrice Taylor
Dorothy Footitt
Margaret Scriven
Mary Cutts
Marie Brunelle
Irene Fryer
Evelyn Atkinson
Beatrice Woods
Dora Wood
Florence Salt
Alice Gibbons
Acton Pupils Excel in Entrance Exams Across School
The Halton results show all Acton School candidates succeeded. Twelve earned honors, thirteen were commended for year work, and thirteen passed by department exam. Dora Wood achieved top standing among Acton pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Acton School
M. Z. Bennett
Acton
Ty Dora Wood
Lst
Dorm Wood
Rana Braida
Marjorie Nelson
Olga Dyrin
Inez McLellan
Evelyn Atkinson
Margaret Somerville
Dora Hansen
Tom Atkinson
Alice Gibbins
George Taylor
John McHugh
Alice Russell
Honory
Leal McCutcheon
Calvin McIntyre
Isabelle McLeod
Eva Ritchie
Nassagaweva Council Meets on July Fourth
Nassagaweva Nuassagaweys Township Council held a brief session with all members present under the Reeve. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and adopted and correspondence was handled. Accounts were ordered paid totaling 1810.42 for Read Superintendent and 395.84 in miscellaneous items before adjourning to August 1 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuassagaweys Township
July Wedding of Acton Couple in Toronto
A quiet Friday wedding in Toronto joined Acton couple Mrs Belle Gataphenaon and Mr John Banterbrook at Kingsway United Church with Rev G W Barker officiating. The bride wore a pastel georgette gown and navy trim. Matron of honor Mrs J Alan Bull wore Tahiti cloth. groomsman Dr J Alan Bull. Dinner followed at The Old Mill. The couple will be home at 160 Grenadier Road after September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle -Gataphenaon
Acton
John Banterbrook
Ing
Kingsway United Church
V. G. W. Barker
Pntted
J. Alan Bull
Weaton
Grenadier Road
Toronto
Lorne Scots Camp at Niagara on the Lake
The Lorne Scots Regiment from Peel Dufferin and Halton, led by Lieut Col G M Pitegerald, moves 250 officers and men to Port Niagara camp for a week of guns anti gun training, arms practice, administration and signaling under Canadian permanent force officers. Civic officials from three counties invited for inspection. Mr Brackin submitted a long object 414 feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne
Niagara-On-Lake
G. M. Pitegerald
Orangeville
Lorneficota
Peel
Dufferin and
Halton
Port Niagara
Pitegerald
Louis Keene
Oakville
Ausociate
R. W. Lent
Brampton
Ernest Oerson
C. T.sharpe
H. G. Peacock
Milton
EB. M. Wansbrough
Bhebourne
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs John Agnew
Hartney Star reports Mr and Mrs John J Agnew celebrated their golden wedding on Monday. Married June 27 1888 in Acton Ontario they later moved to Manitoba settling in Argue and then Hartney. Both are in good health with two children and four grandchildren.
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John J. Agnew
Septimus Jones
Acton
Ontario
Manitoba
Argue
UnitedS S Picnic at Edgewood Park
The United Sunday School picnic at Edgewood Park drew families for a sunny afternoon of swimming games races and contests. Winners in age groups include Jane Elliott Christina Lamb and Lorne Simpson with various others earning prizes in discus balloon races and races for girls and boys of multiple ages. Superintendent A. T. Brown and staff saw all safely home after a day of good will.
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Nellies
United Sunday School
Edgewood Park
Jane Eliott
Christina Lamb
Barbara Vincent
Maurie Burns
Heather Boyd
Josephine Prior
Boya
Lorne Simpson
Freddie Kentner
James Dills
Shirley Elliott
Joyce Lamb
Josephine Boyd
Reggie Spires
Clayton Fryer
Earl Carnrite
May Nicol
Kathleen Loutitt
Shirley Kentner
David Dills
Donald Evans
Gerald Carnrite
Betty Mooney
Beatrice Lambert
Lois Fryer
Leonard Lambert
Harold Simpson
Winnifred Dawkins
Lois Dawkins
Marion Nicol
Lionard Lambert
Hazel Wilson
Ingles
Fred Kentner
Harris
Dr Cullen
Pindhing
AT. Brown
Knox Sunday School
Erin
Lakeside Toasts Two Brides At Park Picnic
Lakeside 1.0.D.E. honors two members Mrs M J McElroy and Miss Clara Lantz at Acton Park picnic. McElroy received a silver flower basket and silver water jug while Lantz got a Pyrex dish and silver casserole dish plus a basket. Tables had roses and a decorated wedding cake as games and contests marked the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
T.0.d
M. J. Mcffroy
Margaret Ley
Milas Clara Lantz
Acton Park
McElroy
Miss Lants
Woodside School to Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
Woodside School marks its fiftieth anniversary with a reunion at the school grounds next Monday. The program begins with sports at one o clock, followed by a grand garden party and concert headlined by Ryan Creighton and his Canadian Mountaineers. All friends are welcome though some invitations may have been overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside School
Erin
Re Union
Ryan Creighton
Woodside
Friend
Two Car Crashes Mar Dominion Day on Busy Corner
Wet roads and high speed sparked two separate crashes on Dominion Day morning at Young and Queen Streets. Four vehicles collided with no serious injuries. Mrs. Klenen of Oshawa shattered a windshield, and Mrs. Bateman and others suffered minor hurts as Chief McPherson of Acton investigated.
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Young
Queen Streets
Klenen
Oshawa
William J. Woodward
Bowmanville
Leonard
Howe
Guelph
Woodward
George W Kienen
J. H. Bateman
Georgetown
Dr. Bateman
MicPherson
Acton
Rural Hydro Interruption After Broken Pole Crash
Rural power service east of Acton was interrupted after a Sunday crash when a vehicle struck a pole near Mr. R. N. Brown's farm. The car crossed a ditch, splintered the base pole, traversed the bank, and narrowly missed a second pole before leaving. Power at 13,000 volts feeds Georgetown. a replacement pole was installed Sunday.
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Hydro
Acton
R. N. Brown
Outakirta
Georgetown
Acton Wins Again 7-4 from Oakville
Acton defeated Oakville 7 to 4 in a key league game. Acton built a five run lead in the first inning as Galbraith and Williams sparked Oakville’s attack, while Morton's hit helped Acton's rally. The win tightens Acton’s position near the top as Milton looms on Saturday in a crucial showdown.
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Acton
Oakville
Ted
Milton
Galbraith
Ahort
Wilson
Markey
Carter
Post
Guthrie
Bus Morton
Bill Waterhouse
Morton
Norm Morton
Williams
Anderson
Cripps
Osborne
McDermott
Mooney
Gordon
Lyon
Neat
Waterhouse
Norm Mortom
Port
D. Wilson Wan
Lyons
Ala
Eld
Feld
Silmer
McDermott Wan
Hillmer
H. Wilson
Peat Fhat
W Cripps
D Wuiion
Bobby Anderson
Galbraith Williams
Wilton
Twelve CPR freight cars derail near Milton
Twelve freight cars derailed early yesterday near Milton on the CPR line. All cars remained upright and no injuries were reported. CPR rerouted trains No. 30 and No. 21 via Guelph Junction and Hamilton, causing 39 minute delays in each direction.
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CPR
Milton
C.P R
Guelph Junction
Hamilton
Free Haircut Sparks Suspicion at Training Centre
A new trainee got a free shave check from the instructor at a hairdressing school. An older pupil explains the system to avoid being identified as a patron, saying the checks help others recognize him after leaving the barber room.
Woodside Fiftieth Anniversary and Garden Party
Community notices list Woodside Fiftieth Anniversary events including an afternoon of sport and a grand evening program with Ruas Creighton and his Canadian Mountaineers. Also listed is a garden party at Hill Hall hosted by Duke of Devonshire Chapter 10 CE with gate prize and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside
Ruas Creighton
Duke of Devonshire
Hill Hall
Peter A. Smith
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Bloomsbury
WBODY
Mouse
Finch
S. Alban
Nassagaweva
Wm. Brackin
Bloomsbury School
Nassagaweya
Mr. and
Mrs
John Agnew
Hartney Star
Paris
Mr. Agnew
Storey Glove Factory
East Railway Street
C. Ingram
Mn Ww. B. Muir
G. 3. Byornson
Elizabeth
Grace Jackson
R. C. Jackson
Bjornson
Alberta Turnbull
Ingram
Agnew
United S. S
Marjory Nelson
Sidney Fields
T. R. Lamb
D.E
Young and Queen Street Corner
Knox
Stanley Park
Ronald Ryder
Prankie Spelvogel
Helen Johnston
Donna Anderson
Jimmie Spielvogel
Melburn Blow
Betty Masters
Margaret Anderson
Jack Kentner
Bobby Flood
Thelma Lappin
Iior Ross
Jack Bruce
Lloyd Robin- Oarls
Ine
Girla
Violet Weaver
Gladys McLellan
Harold Robertson
Gordon Bilton
Kenneth Blow
Ofer
Myrna Rawson
Audrey , Chalmers
Margaret Brown
Audrey Chalmers
George Somerville
Louis Brownlow
Margareet McPhail
Ines McLellan
Victor Masters
Ruth Masters
Mra Somer- Vile
Mra Spielvogel
Margaret McPhail
Eddie Russell
Vic Masters
Li Milton
Heapeler
C.P.R
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