Campbellville Bank Robbery Seized Cash and Securities
Three armed robbers held up the Bank of Nova Scotia branch at Campbellville shortly after 8 pm on Tuesday. They took cash and bearer bonds worth an estimated 2000 to 10000 dollars, forced manager Frank Quinlan and teller Misa Annie Holmes toopen the safe, and fled in a car seen on the Dundas Highway. Police traced getaway marks toward Lowville but lost the vehicle on the Dundas route. no customers were present during the hold up.
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Bank of Nova Scotia
Campbellville
Frank Quinlan
Misa Annie Holmes
Toller
Unti
Niagaric Falla
Mr. Quinlan
George Coulson
Lowville
Coulson
Guelph
Lakeshore
Dundas
Misa Holmes
Champion
Ike
Mill Holt
Mnenay
Thexus
Ab Var
Bronte
Quaretette
Lemon
Lowsille
Dundas Highway
Leman
Quinlan
Robert Early
Kathleen W. Hubbert
Hubbert
Milton
W. R B. Clements
Clais
Demonstration of Archery Draws Crowds in Acton
In Acton last Saturday evening an archery demonstration attracted many spectators. Organized by the Acton V.M.L.C.A. the event featured Mr. and Mrs. RJ Mitchelly of Toronto and Mr. Alf Song of Acton. The tennis course served as the range where champions Mitchette and Long showcased accurate shots, target shooting, balance shots, and a powerful bow demonstration.
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Acton
Acton V.mlec.a
Mitchelly
Toronto
Alf
Song
Wea
Mitchette
Long
Abehery
Mitchelle
Aduttr
Aretiery
Dana
Johnny Cray
United Women's Association Holds July Meeting
Mra. Agar presided at the regular meeting of the United Church Women, held at Mrs. Nelson Lambert's home. Mrs. Grant MacDonald led the devotional, lunch was served by Mrs. Lambert with assistance, a short poem was read by Mrs. Reid, and Mrs. Evans found lucky spots on her teacup.
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Mra. Agar
Women’s Association of the United Church
Mra
Nelson Lambert
Grant MacDonald
Mra. Lambert
Hector Guthrie
Mra. S. Reid
Misa BE. Taythorne
Mra.w. Evans
Induction Service for New Minister at Acton United Church
The induction of Rev Lanis Mekering as minister at Acton United Church was held on Friday with a small gathering. Rev GG W Porter chaired Hal Ton Presbytery and delivered the charge to the minister. Rev Simon Edwards and Rev OL Findahl spoke, followed by remarks from local clergy and community members. A social luncheon followed, giving attendees a chance to meet the new charge.
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Lanis Mekering
Acton United Church
GG. W. Porter
Hal‘Ton Presbytery
Simon Edwards
Ol] OT Findalh
Gov. Porter
Multan
Wartime Housing Plan Moves to Dispossess for Street Right of Way
Wartime Housing Council held a special meeting to authorize a street extension on Wallace Street by disappropriating land from Nod Duckett for a right of way. The council approved purchasing Duckett’s land for 2600 dollars pending clear title, while denying an apartment conversion without proper planning.
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Acton
J. O. Creighton
Ro Mo Aylaworth
Cook
Wim. Coon
Creighton
J. McCutcheron
Tony Seynuck
Wallace Street
No. Duckett
OT Seynuc
Robert Leavens
Tearagabnen
Fairy Lake Water Declared Unfit for Bathing
Health officials report Fairy Lake water is unsafe for bathing as tests show contamination beyond safe limits. Chief Harrap warns parents to prevent children from swimming until samples meet acceptable standards.
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Harrap
Department of Health
Wool Combing Workers, Union Agree to Wage Increase
Workers of the Wool Combing Corporation at Acton have won a five cent an hour wage increase retroactive to June 16, with the adjustment tied to higher living costs. District director Jack Robinson said the rise is the second granted in twelve months and will be renegotiated with the current schedule. The pattern mirrors similar gains at Monarch Knitting plants in St Catharines Bonaville and St Thomas where five cent increases began last week.
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Wool Combin Corpairation
Jack Robinson
of Ameren
Col-Cto
Robinson
Acton
Monarch Knitting Company
St. Catharines
Bonaville
St .Thomas
Council Negligence Alleged Over Culvert Delay
Palmer claimed the council failed to lower a culvert on Maline Street North causing a truck crash with a passing train and $125 in damages. He sustained minor injuries and noted prior notices about drainage and culvert improvements dating back years, with meetings and engineering orders cited.
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Donald Palmer
Ccmce
Maline Street
Jpalmer
Mainwok
Palmer
Midsummer Promotions At Torne School Announced
Prominent entries list from Torne School show students including Marjorie Warne Gordon Allan Billy Watkins Arlene Gordon Vern Warne and Gordon Malmes with grades and prizes. Congratulations to Allan and Tea Woolties on passing School Entrance exams and to Arlene Gordon for the Dub din Women's Institute award for neat work in the school year.
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Tote
Kkdyavhd
Halton County
Garden Party and Concert at Oxpringe Farm
Ospringe Women's Institute and Ladies' Aid announce a garden party and concert at Alvin Fisher's Farm on Monday July 14 at 8 30 p.m. The program features Wm T Davies Concert Co. Admission 4d for adults and 2d for children.
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Oxpringe
The
Ospringe Women’s Institute
Ladies’ Aid
Alvin Fisher
Wm. T. Davies
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Campbellville Bank
Thogn
Loaf
Appa
Toronto Maple Leafs
United Women's Association
12. Mitchelle
Alfred Long
Mr. T
Chae Qenais
Fairy Lake
Jean Matheson
Mroo
Donald
Clarente
Wilvon
Ask Repaira
Councillara
Wilkon
Rockwood
Hlalton County
Caunett
Pete Con Pene
Halton
Uhis Coucil
J. G. Gardiner
Eaater Canada
Cornell
Simcoe County
Department of Hearts
Children'n Aid Society
Vo Fe Iall
Halton Plowman’s Association
Milton and District Memorial Committee
Prudentii Company
Ted
Crawford's Lake
Torne School
AGTON
Waterloo
Acton Boys and Gins
C. W. Mason
Maxson
George Elliott
Acton Park
Rachlin
Baxter
Troundebouts
Cookse
Norton
Cookie
Wellington
Waterlon
Baxter Club
Outfeld
Masters
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