Nc H U B Sees Growing Area Growing Presence
Secretary McGeachie noted a chair was presented to E Barr for his representation at the International Trade Fair. A thank you letter from Barr was read and $235.24 in Trade Fair booth costs were approved. S Childs presided in Tyler's absence with C Wilson and R C Cunningham attending Milton. Acton participants included S Brunelle, R Laingford, L Wieck. Georgetown was represented by Mayor Armstrong and W Gray.
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McGeachie
E. Barr
Acton
Georgetown
Arm‘strong
W. Gray
Four Minor Teams Debut New Sweaters Caps
The four Legion minor teams unveil red on gold Hot Shots green on gold Wolf Hounds maroon on white Jets navy on white. Muckers lead with 14 points, Hot Shots 12, Jets 9, Wolf Hounds 5. Play-offs start on Civic Holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Wof Hounds
Jets
Muckers
Hot Shots
Wolf Hounds
Jack McKenzie
Wayne Mason
Clarence Fatt
Ted Nightingale
Bill Churchill
Peter Lawson
Dave Peal
Brian Otterbein
Roger Lambert
Keith Ranney
Art Woods
Peter Marks
Bruce Andrews
Jim Waterhouse
Stuart McDonald
Doug Riddick
Raymond Braida
David Fleming
Bob Marshall
Jim Lindsay
Bob Coxe
Terry Waterhouse
Wayne Marshall
Ed Molody
Gary Walker
Fred Graham
Don Lindsay
Dan Holmes
George Harris
Dennis Gibbons
George Oakes
Bill Johnson
Barry Kirkness
Brian McCristall
Andy Williams
John Hoare
Ralph Tripp
Jim Bellamy
Acton Ladies Lead League With Four Wins in Loop
Four teams in the loop play seven games this season with Acton Ladies top at 4 3. Morriston challenged Acton 23 to 19 in a Monday night clash. Acton players include pitchers Dodie W McGilloway Jean McDonald catchers Janice McCauley Joyce Dowling with teammates Morton Rocher Gordon Dawkins Oakes and others. Coaches Bill Holloway Basil Mellon.
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Acton
Als
Rockwood
Morriston
Brampton
Dodie W McGilloway
Jean McDonald
Janice McCauley
Joyce Dowling
Cheryl Morton
Avelina Rocher
Arlene Gordon
Diane Dawkins
Fran Oakes
Dorothy Dawkins
Jean McCristall
Katie McCristall
Joan Arttibald
Bill Holloway
Basil Mellon
Film on dikes and Acadian life in Memramcook Valley
National Film Board project in Memramcook Valley NB explores the livelihoods tied to Bay of Fundy dikes and the Acadian customs. It follows the Maritime Marshlands Rehabilitation Administration work reclaiming land while residents and RCMP recall the project’s intrusion during an artificial rain scene.
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St Joseph
N.b-Acpi
Ramcook
National Film Board
New Brunswick
Moncton
Memramecook
Bay of Fundy
Nova Scotia
RCMP
Moviemen
Vital Belliveau
Roger Blais
Ottawa
Leonard of
the Forest
Acton Nine Splits Games in Torrid Heat
Acton intermediates split two games in the heat last weekend losing 5-1 to Campbellville on Friday then beating Oakville 5-3 on Saturday. Roberts pitched Campbellville’s win while Snyder took the loss for Acton. Acton remains at five wins, nine losses with four games left including Milton, Waterdown, Brampton and Port Credit makeups.
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Acton
Campbellville Crew
Oakville
Roberts
Tyler
Townsley
Campbellville
the Merchants
Spike Scott
Harry Lawson
Acton Crew
Milton
Waterdown
Brampton
Port Credit
Dublin Women's Institute Meeting At Mrs William Franks
The June Dublin WI gathering at Mrs William Franks home drew 24 members and four visitors. Reports covered health, motor accidents, new members, and a penny roundup of 11.02 dollars. Donations supported AJ CW WW and a delegate to the World Conference. A bus trip extension plan and Busy Bees joining were announced.
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Dublin, Women’s Institute
William Frank
T. A. Starey
Robertson
Moffat
Dennis
Thomson
AJ C.W.W
McPherson
Canada
CCF-Riding Workers Feted at Halton Barbecue
Halton CCF Riding Association honored election workers at a July barbecue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Copland in Georgetown. Fred Young, former United Church minister and provincial CCF organizer, praised local workers and predicted Keir Hardie’s Labour example would guide the party toward future government entry.
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Halton C.C.F
N MacDonald
Young
Keir Hardie
Great Britain
Labor Party
the Land
C.C.F
Canada
Town records show grants and payments approved
Council in Erin township asked the Registry Office in Guelph to send the clerk a monthly transfer report for July to November. At the Hillsburgh meeting Reeve Harold Griffin presided on July 4. Civic Holiday proclaimed. Donations approved to Acton Agricultural Society $835 Hillsburgh Horticultural Society $10 and Erin Agricultural Society $250. Elmer McKinnon paid $30 expenses for Assessors Convention. Wire fence work paid John Carney $5 W A McLachlan and Son $96.50. Other accounts: general $316.79 relief $213.05 roads $4,745.31. National vehicle data and housing figures mention 1954 Canada vehicles and 1954 housing units.
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Erin
Guelph
Hillsburgh
Harold Griffin
Acton Agricultural Society
Hillsburgh Horticultural Iety
Emim ‘Agricultural Society
Elmer McKinnon
Niagara Falls
Rossiter
Carney
M. Con
John Carney
W. A. McLachlan
Vacation School Open Night Highlights Certificates and Crafts
About 180 children attended Knox church Vacation Bible School last week. Parents watched as 40 juniors sang and recited, the Good Samaritan pantomime impressed all, and every student earning four days received an illustrated certificate.
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Knox Church
Ray Costerus
R. H. Armstrong
Gordon Adams
Emmanuel
Mr. Adams
Ministerial Association
Adams Welcomed to Women’s Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs. L. Agar's home with Miss M. Bennett presiding. Mrs. Gordon Adams was welcomed as a new member and the group planned the next meeting for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
the United Church
L. Agar
M. Z. Bennett
Mowat
M. Mainprize
A.dills
Trinidad
F. Cleave
M.mainprize
Henderson
Gordon Adams
Presbyterian and Anglican Church League to Decide Championship
The Presbyterian and Anglican teams clash for the third night running to decide the league crown. Presbyterians won 31 28 on Tuesday while Anglican edged ahead 21 20 on Wednesday. The winner tonight will be declared champions.
Local Notes Mixed With Weather And Community Happenings
Community items span road widening at No. 25 Sideroad to new high school addition steelwork. Milton switches to dial service as local lines change. Parks and Breezes draw crowds seeking relief from heat. Miss Barbara Brown joins Toronto secretarial post after Canada Business College. Weather comparisons note 101F in 1936. recent summer mild. Socials invite short notices. St Swithin's Day superstition cited amid light rainfall. Over 43,000 Canadians served in both world wars.
Exasperated HEPC slashes PUC program proposal
Council notes amid reports on the Acton hydro department including a used truck transfer to water works for $100 after repainting and repairs. Mason cites Glenlea line work, Bell Telephone pole sharing, and Masales Dairy power change plans. Expenses for a Windsor conference are approved. Utilities and shut-offs are debated amid 1955 wage trends.
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Thehydro Department
Mason
Hydro Department
Tyler
Waterworks Department
Glenlea
Bell Telephone Co
Masales Dairy
Windsor
J. Lambert
Mill St
Mill Street
Lambert
Seven room Rockwood home with river valley view
Full price $8,500 for an eight room style modern Rockwood dwelling on one acre. Features include oak floors, fireplace, dining room with French doors, tiled kitchen with breakfast nook, sewing room, three bedrooms, tiled bath, basement with hot water system and wash area, two car garage, landscaped lawns and shade trees overlooking a river valley. Easy terms available. inquiries invited.
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River Valley
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H.U.B
Mrs. W. Frank
C.cf
Mrs. Gordon
Adams
Union
United Church
St. Alban's
Barbara Brown
Speyside
Canada Business College
Toronto
Beardmore Co. Ltd
Bob Brayshaw
Orange Lodge
Bill Tiac
Fairy Lake
Free Press
Royal Star Gray Club
Japan
Earl Buckley
Tokio
Sap North
Free Press Office
St. Swithin
Winchester Cathedral
H. S$. Holden
Optometrist
ST. N
Gordon Strain
R.R
Milton TR
HEPC
P.U.C
Canadian Brass Co
Acton P.U.C. Hydro
Bell Tyephone
Thompson Motors
United Steel Corp
Workmen's Comp. Board
Hydro
Petty Cash
Watson’s
Acton -Free Press
Acton P.U.C
Symon Holwe
H. Palmer
Grand Ang Toy Ltd
Solex Co
Jamps Ferranti Elec. Ltd
Clip
Burroughs Ltd
Ellis and Howard Northern
Federal Wire and Cable
J. R. Kearney Corp
H. G. Barlow Co
John L. Kingshott
Harris St. Rockwood
Goodyear
Ford Sales & Service
Ifk.sat
Family Style Entertainment
Caer
Technicolor
Hinton‘s
Saskatchewan
Walter ‘Qrenman
Robert Paige Od Atale WR
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