Vacation Bible School Close at Reformed Church
The Christian Reformed Church held its Vacation Bible School closing Friday evening with a large crowd. Harry Ensing led prayer. Chartier Kulkea read scripture and welcomed families. Teachers and students performed songs, recitations, a play, and a map quiz. Rev Van Dijk and Klaus Kamminga spoke, gifts were given, and ice cream served.
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Vecation Bible School
Christan Reformed Church
Harry Ensing
Ted
Chartier Kulkea
Ry Kamminga
Henry Barens
William Reinink
Cor Reining
Robert Reinink
Rev van Dijk
J. Lowyenga
Henry Stulp
Dick Kuiperg
Klaus Kamminga
New Zealand Couple Visits Acton After Boer War Ties
A New Zealand couple, Mr and Mrs Montgomerie, toured Acton by bus after arriving from Toronto via England. They seek the town where Mr Montgomerie lived briefly at age two and compare Acton with other places on their travels. The visit included greetings from the mayor and a look at housing and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Nada
New Zealand
Acton
Nestlless
Mr. Montgomerie
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Mat
Montgomeriees
Les Duby
Montgomerie
Road work plans billed for Mall Street West paving
A Road Committee session decided to issue tenders for sidewalks curbing and paving on Mall Street West between Main and Avenue. Crews have moved power poles and the project includes sewer and water line extensions from Lakeview to Jeffrey and Ptpore, with work to start next week and continue into autumn before winter.
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MaGtannie
Mall Street
Main Stand
Park Avenue
West Werk Eydro
Isi
Te Wie
Paolo
Theo
Ptpore
Jeffrey
Lasg
Plan Extension for Rockwood Park Property Purchases
The Grand Valley Conservation Authority plans a 40000 purchase program to extend Rockwood Park. Guelph and area towns will share costs for options and agreements. Funds target Rowland Hill estate, Hortop Currie lands, and Speed River dam projects with surveys required throughout the study area.
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Grand Valley Conservation Authority
Guelph
Saltos
Hortop
Currie
Eramsa
Tle
Everton
Daanmosa
Hesperice
Bern Costus
Eramona Rovers
Picnic at Terra Cotta Park by J. O. L.
Members of the J. O. L. gathered at Terra Cotta Park for a picnic. Families and parents prayed together while children enjoyed games, eating, and biking during the sunny gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Cotta Park
Momiéay
Suvermk
Fetal Conssevsten
Sumer
Farm Safety Week Spotlight In District Ad
Farm safety week kicks off with a full page advertisement in today’s district paper. Rival dealers and merchants sponsor the feature urging readers to patronize them for safety gear and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Safety
Natunday
Farm News
Specia
Golden Age Club Hopes for Regular Shuffleboard Evenings
The Golden Age Club members aim to resume a regular shuffleboard schedule with weekly Tuesday games. Members enjoyed play this week and last and seek to continue the pattern now.
Acton Couple Marks Diamond Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Coles Celebrate 60 Years Married since 1905 with family luncheon and home reception. Born in England the pair arrived in Canada in 1904 and have been Acton residents most of their married life, active in Legion and Boy Scouts.
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Canada
United States
Wilfred Coles
Church St
Acton
England
Toronto
Legion Hall
Stanley Gammun
W. J. Morgan
Ernest
Margaret
Guelph
Jessie
S. Gasnman
James Gibbons
Jessie Kentner
Elizabeth White
Fred
Weymouth
Massachusetts
Bob Tastlor
Taylor
Coles
Boy Scout Movement
Blue Springs
L. B. Pearson
Hatton
Harry Harley
Herbert Merry
Somerset
Victoria
B.C
Sherri Coles
Timmins
Paul Bottomly
Ottawa
Jean Previous
Janet Rogers
Ma Elva Maxales
Cn the Legion
Scout
First Acton Baptist Church
Lome Scots Regiment
First Acton Boy Scouts
Pan Coles
Women’s
The
Canadian Legion
Ice Stigant
Bristol
Legion and Ladies Auxiliary
Rainfall Restores Moisture Levels After Prolonged Drought
Heavy Saturday rain restored normal moisture in Halton County as agricultural official Henry Stanley reports the near drought has ended. A Milton weekend crowd attended Highland Dancing with no Acton entries. Coles received a life membership and Legion president Jim Gann presented a service honor from Acton. Local and visiting guests from England, Cornwall, Toronto, Cobourg, London joined residents for the event and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Milton
Acton
Coles Watch
Legion
Jim Gann
Les Duby
England
Cornwall
Toronto
Cobourg
London
Accidents Involving Multiple Vehicles Reported Last Week
A series of accidents around Georgetown and nearby towns caused various vehicle damages. Notable incidents include a $800 combined loss on the 401 and a $275 tow charge, with several drivers sustaining $100 to $800 damages. Specific names include Osborne, Marley, and Simpson, among others.
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Galton
Nuassagawera Veemayhe Bao
COH Minha
Detlville
Wo Hoeshewshi RR
Campbellsville
Lynda Marley
Georgetown
Osborne
Gary Grey
Ishington
John Simpson
Hall Bee the wark bee opens at eight Wednesday morning
A local road work report notes the cement pour for the new band hall in Warren Grove began at eight o clock Wednesday morning. The project includes construction details and site progress from the day’s start.
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Warren Grove
Kerctici
Replacement Con Campbell of the Bualing ton detachment
Replacement Con Campbell of the Bualing ton detachment is Lillang in there while police are awa on Vac fay. Canms. Kressler returned from holidays Monday and Cons Hees dace A Ly OW
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Con Campbell
Bualington
Lillang
Kressler
United Vacation School Final Program Reflects Two Week Theme
The final program at United Vacation School featured about 70 participants in a Thursday showcase titled God and His Creation. Children performed songs, recitations, and group acts while displays included seeds, mobiles, and solar-system crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Vacation School
Ceacide
Phere
Dorothy Thompson
Blonde McKean
Nessett
Rolie Neswell
Weork
Robert Harris
Eddie Long
God
Espec Ay Ca
Dallaved
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Kingsmill Family
Mr and Mrs F Kingsmill marked their golden wedding anniversary with family at St Alban's Parish Hall Chaplin Sask and a reception. Daughters and relatives travelled from Moose Jaw Chaplin Sault Ste Marie Pontia Michigan for the May anniversary event. The couple born in England and Saskatchewan married June 2 1908. A tea table with gold decorations and congratulatory messages from notable figures were read.
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Famaly
Ma O
Fred Kingsoull
Ainner
St. Alban’s Parish
Kingamills
Lester Pearson
John Robarts
Harry Harley
T. C
Jerry Davison
Moose Jaw
Sask
Lawrence Drysdale
Chaplin, Sask
Harry James
Chaplin
B. James
Sault Ste. Marie
Randell Wilson
Pontiac
Michigan
Arcesary
Lanvwrence Drysdale
Sask Mronot
Mis Qhenry
James Colhoughier Thoremed Chapli Sask
Trent Privedale
Regina
Mie
Mis Deri Diavisen
Mioo
Bill James
Kingarmull O
Glen Willams Hat
Kingsmill
Borin
Mill Young Queen Street Rebuilding Enters Final Phase
Levelling and sod finishing the final phase of Mill Young Queen Street rebuilding were nearing completion. Milton Paving crews spread topsoil and sod at dawn as work progressed on schedule with about two weeks to finish leveling and sodding.
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Queen Street
Milton Pasay
Laxas Hove
Milton Paving
Wilfred French
Feathers Fly at Playground Friday Festival
Readable text describes a Friday event at a playground with a fun time for children. Mentions special activities, painting, baking, and a group making beads with Matrie Rae. Local aims to attract boys and girls, with singing and crafts noted.
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Iwato
Matrie Rae
Swimming Tests Set for Friday
Fragments describe Friday swimming tests as start of a sequence with instructors Steven Dubos and Mary Dent Perry demonstrating technique. Names like Pandey and Winston appear but details are unclear and fact density is low.
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Sens Combades
Pandey
Winston
Alhin
Yesterdas
Tetas
Accept Low Tender To Level Park Area
A tender of 1806 by Mervin Thompson for levelling the Brookville park area was accepted. Work will start this week with four receivers assigned. A $25 grant to the Halton County Plowmen’s Association was the only other item reported at the meeting.
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Mervin Thompson
Consinus Tian Vel Mottat
Brookville Wan
Nasagenevas Downstop Ceil
Halton County Plowmens Aswaystian
Bric
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Coty Doornbos
Renee Leferink
J.J. Krub
Mise Ria Dulker
T. Kramer
Cathy Krul
Ricky Smith
Jer
Acton Hydro
Fenders
Camila
Cary
Jon
Mans
Lakeview
Rockwood Park
Fanlally
Gra
Marianne Coles
Wen ‘Dy McKeon -of
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Fred Coles
Acton, Baptist Church
W. McGlaughtin
Fred West
No Gray
Barbara Plank
Aylmer
S. Gammon
Barry McKeon
Wendy
Tim
David
Mary Beth
Mount Clemens
Hartley Coles
Mariani
Barbara Nicolek
Cathy Frizzell
Trudy Toebes
Tharasa McCilloway
Barbara Nicolak
Judy Bobarts
Jony Kantner
Ian Coats
Keith Croshin
John Shutte
Jane Paryetar
Beverly Duval
Tien Taylor
Cindy Note
Donna Haris
Clifford Craasy
White
Allen
Chanes Meller
Diaptey
Mrs. F. Kingsmill
Moreen
Fred Kingsmill
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