Commission Approves Fordton Truck Purchase for Public Works
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur. A new Fordton truck was approved after price review, with four special boxes to be built by Truck Engineering Co. Woodstock. An underground cable for Bell Telephone at MI and Main Streets was referred to the Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
C. Hansen
J. R. MacArthur
Wilon
Hnes
Acton
Waterworks Department
Hydro Department
Fordton
Armar
Truck Engineering Co
Woodstock
Acton Legion Officers Installed In Formal Ceremony
Acton Legion and Ladies Auxiliary held a formal installation Thursday evening with Comrade Mre Pegg enforcing the oath of allegiance. Officers including President Mere W Colcn and several vice presidents were announced, pledging to serve King and country and support veterans and their families. The gathering included a remembrance of fallen comrades and a conference about future zone rallies and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Acton
Mre [Pegg
Lanier’ Auxilary
British Empyre Service League of
Toronto
Georgetown
Greve
Snow
fActon
Lacton
Ferkya
Grieive
Windsor
Vresident
Conrade Mere W Colcn
Mra Lovell Smut
Mra EH Davidson
J) Maddow
Irvin Standant
Mra Drysdale
Mra
JM McDonald
Mo Mellagh
W Hargrave
Wheeler Sick Vieitora Conrades Mex Laze
Finlay
Bay Ties
Mason
Wynne
Mra Herne
Lissingin
Nodaanty Tanety
Milk Producers Hold Annual Picnic at Dublin School
Acton milk producers held their annual picnic at Dublin School with games and prizes. Winners included under ten Ralph Barber and under twenty Lawrence Stewart, ladies Betty Botton and Bunny Alderson, and other races won by Erma Watson and Mrs Barber. A bountiful lunch followed the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin School
Acton
Stn
Carers Stewart
Farry Graham
Ralph Barber
Leenda Britton
Betty Allan
Lionel Biggs
Bruce Barter
Betty Botton
Bunny Alderson
Jack Stewart
Rece Stewart
Lois Watson
Ken Man
Blood Transfusion Centre in Leeds Sets Daily Donor Record
A mobile team from the British Ministry of Health Blood Transfusion Centre in Leeds collected 820 donors in a single day from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. This marks the highest daily donor total achieved by one team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Po! Health
Leeds
McHugh Couple Mark 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G W McHugh entertained at home Saturday evening for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Many friends and neighbors attended the party with pink and white decorations and roses adorning the table. Numerous gifts and ecards were received with congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McHugh
St Alban's Guild Picnic Winners At Acton Park TN
The St Alban's Guild picnic at Acton Park listed prize winners from local races. Names include Mary Hunter Barbara Ware in girls events, Tommie Danhy Jose Morton Chern Morton Seda in boys and running races, along with a biscuit contest won by Donald Anders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Alban's Guild
Acton Park
Maondays
Mary Hunter
Barbara Ware
Sin White Dyabam
Tommie Danhy
Tamed
Jose Mortan
Chern Morton
Donald Amders Tyne
Fitttt
Dorn Morton Stork
Cat Conteet
Barbara Wate
Esther Taytit
Towarstes Atrs Mire
Secondary School Awards For Pupils In Acton Chatinuetion
Secretary Wo Middleton announced week of certificates awarded to pupils at Acton Chatinuetion Shat with diplomas to be presented later Graduation diplomas for four year elementary graduates listed M Min prior M Frank Clayton Fryer Jenn Harris Margaret Tm Robert Heap Annie Co Phompson Intermediate certificates for completion of Grades 9 and 10 awarded to John Barr Frances Chew William Clayton Jon Coles Doria Cripps Shirley Ewott Irma Kentner Shirley Kentner Olga Locker Helen McLellan Kenneth Papillon Jean Turkosz Ernest West
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Middleton
Uhes
Acton
Kenneth
Prior M. Frank
Clayton AO Fryer
AO Jenn Harris
Margaret
Tm Robertheap
Annie Co ‘Phompson
John R. Barr
Frances D. Chew
William J. Clayton
Jon ~M.~ Coles
Doria M. Cripps
Shirley ‘J. Ewott
Irma’ E. Kentner
Shirley J. Kentner
Olga J. Locker
Helen S. McLellan
Kenneth L. Papillon
Jean Martha Turkosz
Ernest F. West
Lestie Clan Re Union Draws 272 At Locust Lawn Farm
More than two hundred members gathered at Locust Lawn Farm Georgetown on Monday July 2 for the tenth Lestie Clan reunion. A program honored veterans and included a dedication service and speeches by leaders including Casile Stewart and Key Chas Taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestie “Clan
Locust Lawn Farm
Georgetown
George H Leslie
Casile Stewart
Hamilton
George Ho Leese
Laswlbe
Theo Af
Che
Leslie
Chas Taste
Vitoria
Hay Daesthe
Hashwadaid
Daestle Stewart
Transthon
Tasile
John Peter Lastie
Attbotsforndt
Toc
Thos J DeLeste
Phamesfoed
Hoy Las
Rockwood
Jos Anderson
Krolamacoo
Mieho
Vest
Leaie Stewart
George To Lestie
Geog Town
Walter Les Ve
Wollowdade
Jorren
Acton
Peter Dick
Brampton
Ivan Abebotsford
St Catharines
Oshawal
St Anns
Poronte Tamuttoen
Hrantford
Willawethale
Dhanesford
Thtingstan Multum
Telewe
Acton high school honors top entrants in entrance exams
Ten students at Acton High School earned entrance certificates after passing the rigorous examination or meeting term work standards. Names listed include Alten Kenneth, Anderson Grand, Elizabeth Beatts, Eleanor Blon, and others, with certification awarded after review by the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegudac
Atinaton
Alten
Kenneth
Grand
Anderson
Rizabeth
Beatts
Eleanor Blon
Berberich
Anne
Blow
Melbourne
Breen
Meave
Huntton
Elenda
Chew Patsy Clon
Clarke
Mdlancony
Collett
Phebert
Areasy
Molly Lon
Carrut Sacqueline
Trennl
Janes
Ferguson
Garden
Fort
Joan
Fountian
Westes Ealbeptics
Wesen
Johnsen
Helen
Wentrer
Wip
Kirkiness
Roy McCristan
Mattia
Jayok
McDonald
Doko
McTutyre
Dele Mo
Totuachum Pleleny Medea
Eikenbeth
Mayent
Stes Miubhen
Dleettattia
Miasedte Oiseihe
Palmer
Staptes
Dor
Hens
Teetald
Ratha
Helen Boamnes
Monte
Thatertsan
Vhs
Dts
Watson
Winter Christina
Dds
Vt Blessing Cseedidiptes Corte Avton Tiath Schwol
Ertrati Bs
Prmaten
Awsardet
Lyarvat Sotton Lee
Beith
Presentation to Newlyweds at Nassag Aweya Assembly
The event honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harber with chairs placed for them and an address by Calvin McIntyre. They received a large mirror and a set of dishes from SS No 8 as guests sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows and enjoyed dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henders Asone
Charles Harber
Calvin’ ‘McIntyre
SS. No. 8
Acton Campaign Aids Building Fund For Children’s Hospital
Local committee records show contributions received for the Sick Children’s Hospital building campaign. Donors include Acton residents and numerous names listed with varied amounts, reflecting community support as the drive proceeds.
Golden Wedding to Be Celebrated by Nassagaweya Residents
Old residents of Nassagaweya plan a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hutten on Tuesday July 27 at their home in Wea. Relatives and friends are invited to join in marking the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
Nassagenya
Fairs Dates Announced for Ontario Districts
The notice lists fair dates across Ontario towns including Tramyptan Fergus Georgetown Acton Cooksville Chrenpeville Galt Grand Valley Shelbourne Bolton Caledon Milton Aberfoyle Markham Strevisville and Woodbridge. Common period spans early September to late October with multiple regional shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Mus
Fergus
Georgetown
Acton
Coankaville
Chranpeville
Galt
Dees Grand Valley
Shelbourne
Bolton
Caledon
Milton
Aberfoyle
Eni
Markham
Strevisville
Teesater
Woodtiridie
Help Needed If Walton Crops Are To Be Saved
An interview recalls strain on Walton crops amid food shortages and urges immediate action. Local volunteers in Halton are urged to join city and county efforts, with action required now in farming districts and urban areas alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age Eulture
von Platten
Farnas
Jgsterh Canada
Department Aty
Jpogonte
Conmamias
Whitelock
Carmers
Vitalis
Halton
Manda
Phong
Acton
Tan
Wool Still Piles Up in Acton Arena Delay
Report shows about 800 bales of wool stored at Acton Arena weighing roughly 125 bundles, hindering arena clearance. Council notes ongoing delays as sections of seating and tiles are altered and a buyer’s delivery is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton and Chastiiet Young People Council
Pia
Arena
Alemr
Arur
Rathany
Oreng
Tess Thant Twenth
Sinclair Gordon wedding at home in Rockwood crowd vows
The Sinclair Gordon wedding took place at the bride’s Rockwood home with Ward officiating. The ceremony featured pink roses and white tapers, a reception at the bride’s parents’ home, and readings by Miss Dorothy Sammons and music by Mas Vthel Franklin. Family members from Acton, Oshawa, Guelph and surrounding areas attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockwood Academy
Meo
Wellie
Ebste Matparel
Arnold
Shoeelah
Ciwelph
Mes Sinebare
A Sanehagn
Acted
Fey
Tos Toarden
Etmeny
Plaice Bete Aypeund
Bao
Martha
Jeanette Tater
KO Sinclair
Acton
Oman
Mas Vthel Franklin
Borothy Sammons
North Baas
Guelph
Oshawa Gaetpho Benes Nets
Osetrinva
Tut meeting of Arten Woe men's Institute at Fort Danibert home
The Tut meeting of the Arten Woe men's Institute was held at Mrs Fort Danibert Ino home. Mrs Collier presided in the president's absence and led a program featuring Canadian poetry and current events. A ten dollar donation was made to Stok Children's Hospital Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arten Woe Men's Institute
Fort Danibert
Collier
Canada
Stok Childrens Hospital Fund
Thswaerthy
Mra
J. Dobble
Collitt
McArthur
Maddox
Lambert
Limehouse
Two Sessions of Esquesing Council Held Recently
Esquesing Township Council held a meeting with members present and discussed tenders for gravel works in Downhip, with Bauman Bros. winning at received rates to be crushed and delivered under town supervision. Deputations from the Agricultural Society and hospital fund representatives were heard, and routine accounts were approved before adjourning to August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emguening
Counc Wan Kan
Dung Phil
Heeve Murray
JV Lanhgate
Dtriet Municipal Raydiieer
Armstrong Herrarmpton
Nauman Ure Hawkesside
Stutt
Weston
King Paving Company
Oakville
Jotun Mefarern Toths
Baquesing
Lewastip Council
Xhandag
Sehaaueth
Department of Ravenation
Kasquee
Counen
Craig Reid
Herbert Cleave
Fequentog Agricultural Society
Frank Oakes
BO Swackhamer
Malcom McNabb
Paul Fisher
Federation of Apiattare
Hdward
Martine
Robert Addy
Bass
OW Benton
Fenton
Dam
Avon
Daniel Allan
Ceotar MackDonall and Co
Hepc Brampton
Uahta
Council Chamber
Brown
Community Event Lineup Highlights July Festivities
Several July events fill the calendar in St Josephs Hall Acton Park and Campbellville School Grounds. Bennett's Orchestra and Stewart Elvott's Orchestra perform for charity with proceeds to Children’s Playground and Sick Children’s Hospital. Admission fees and dates vary. attendees urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville
Bennett
Fohn
Acton Park
Acton Legion
Sick Children's Hospital
Stewart Elvott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commission
Acton Free Press
Line & Cable Acressorten
Anna Force Electric Products
Federal Wire & Cable Co
Packard Electric
S.A Armostrong Ltd
Canadian General Electric
Northern Electric Co, Ltd
Symon Hartware
G. C. Riddell
Canadian Brass Co. Ltd
Haey
Conti Aca
Bulding Fund of Children’s Hospital
Sick Children’s Hospital
Jocal Committee
Cheearvuste
Tumfey
Tob Machtin
Jonas Minasey
Woo Elliott
Wood Akins
Lin
Teenie
Peter
Santh
Mowat
David Jim
Donald Cullen
Coleman
Chas
Lakeside Chapter
Bitden
Lambert Tos
On'parto Portis
Sinclair-Gordon
Roada
Dancy
St. Josephs Hall
Thureday
Puesdis
St. Losephs
Admasston Wie
Brookwile Mal
Orchhestra
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