Acton Rural Storm Ravages Farms and Destroys Jersey Herd
A Friday storm in Acton caused extensive damage in the rural district. Twenty one pure bred Jersey cows on A J Murray of Cloverdale Dairy were killed by a lightning bolt while seeking shelter in a field corner. One calf survived, requiring assistance. Losses estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars, with some coverage by insurance. Barn doors torn, a frame building collapsed, and several trees uprooted. A wedding at Knox Church Manse followed by a reception and plans for a Muskoka Lakes honeymoon were noted.
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Acton
A. J. Murray
Cloverfale Dairy
Harry Murray
Murray and
Mieson
Cloverdale Dairy
Messra Murray
Murray Farm
Gee. McPhail
Pes Ear
Knox Church
Mary ‘Diene Fulton
Lewis Fulton
Sydney
Phomaa
Bitet Watton
Aoni
Merry Watson
Forbes Thompson
McCleland
Poronte
McClelland
Toronto
Watson
Muskoka Lakes District
Reaiie
Cloverdale
A. J. Murray & Son
No Paper Next Thursday as Office Closes for Holidays
The Free Press staff will be on holidays and there will be no issue on August 1. The office closes from Saturday morning to Monday August Civic Holiday. The next issue will be August 7 and operations resume for fifty one weeks.
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Free Preas
Moat
Acton Council Sets Plan for Year Round Physical Fitness Program
Special council meeting approves a community wide physical fitness and recreation program with input from Acton Athletic Association YMCA and residents. Mr. J o R Tett of Ontario outlines departmental support for an all ages inclusive plan. a new committee replaces the former YMCA board appointment to lead the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
Acton
W. J. O Oakes
C Cooke
Wm Benson
Terve Joy Creaghton
Caung
Acton Athletic Asecattion
Acton Ymca
Sit Lorne
Theos, Jones
Woh
Clayton
Frank Terry
Jor Tett
Physical Fitness and Recreation
Ontario
Council
Tett
Y.mc.a
Athletic Association
YMCA
Fresh Vegetables Backed by Ottawa Health Advice
Nutrition experts from the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa urge frequent purchase and careful storage of vegetables. Cook quickly and eat daily to maximize minerals and Simmings essential to health.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs W Frank
Golden wedding celebrated by Mr and Mrs W Frank at Brooksite Hall last Thursday evening. The couple, born in Puslach and Nessagaweya, were married by Rev W Stobinson of Duffs Church. Guests from Windsor to Campbelyville attended. a three layer cake and music by Andy Frank's Orchestra marked the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooksite Hall
W. Frank
Frank
Puslach
Andrew Gilmour
Mr. Frank
Nessagaweya
Rev W. Stobinson
Duffs Church
Dre Hall
Wweat Tass
Elmar
W. Bullard
Kilbride
Pearl
W. Andenon
Guelph
Andrew
Nassagaueya
tJmne
James Evans
Georgetown
Albo Sie
Mary Elzabeth Evans
Munic
Andy Frank
Mr W. Taylor
Halkirk
Alberta
Windsor
Toronto
Hamilton
Guelpa
Milton
Acton
Molliston
Aberfdyle
Cardale
Kilbide
Campbelyville
Local sportsman lands fine brown trout near Acton
A nearby stream yielded a notable brown trout of about 12 inches and two pounds. The catch, attributed to Fred Dawkins nicknamed the Gaand, impressed onlookers who praise his veracity though they did not see the fish. The writers joke about finding time between baseball and fishing.
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Acton
Fred Dawkins
Fred
Acton Children Engage in Swimming Instruction Program
Acton Park hosts swimming classes under Johnny Gray, supervising the Acton Physical Fitness and Recreation Program. About forty children per session, with separate days for boys and girls, receive expert instruction. Gray returns home from overseas to participate. he previously taught at Toronto West End YMCA.
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Acton
Acton Physical Fitness and Recreation
Johnny Gray
Acton Park
Overeras
Johnny
Toronto West
Welcome Home Arrivals Bring News of Returning English, Canadian Servicemen
Acton residents greet returning service members and families arriving from overseas. Sgt. Boyes, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Boyes, arrived in Canada via England on Thursday. Hugh Rourke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom O’Rourke, came home on the liner Georgia after two years in the Canadian Army. he married Margaret Corner of Glasgow. Mrs. Gwendolyn Price and infant Marguerite returned with Cpl. D. C. Price from Acton. Dorothy Jago of Brighton, England joined her husband Mr. Wm. Carsonan in Acton. Mrs. Alice Toth and four‑month‑old Raymond arrive on the Queen Mary in Halifax and will reach Acton this week. All overseas arrivals are welcomed by local families and friends.
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Jack
Mra. Boyes
England
Canada
Sgt. Boyes
J. O. Boyes
Crescent Street
Hugh Rourke
Tom O'Rourke
Georgia
Wm. Caronahan
Dorothy Jago
Brighton
Acton
Halifax
Alice Toth
Raymond
Gar
Frank Tath
Acton Hydro Load Tops 2000 hp on Monthly Chart
Acton Public Studies Commission notes hydro load surpassing 2000 horsepower on the monthly chart. Meeting discusses changes to 60 cycle power, water shortages, and tree trimming costs. Reports cite storm damage disrupting seven electric mains and temporary repairs beginning, plus budgetary pressures for the Waterworks Department.
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Acton
Kirkness
Mat Arthur
Chatman
OMEA
Des Juachina
Wilton
Gurnyl
Thomas
Beardmore and Co
Wilson
Milton
TDRPO
Ter
Waterorks
Commission
Ontario Hydro
Ladies Auxiliary Acton Legion Marks First Anniversary
Last Thursday the Ladies Auxiliary of Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion marked their first anniversary with a supper and program at the Legion Hall. A good attendance included guests from Georgetown. Mrs Grieve of Georgetown spoke briefly and Mr Leach of Acton. An enjoyable sing song and social followed.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Acton
Fall fair dates announced for this district
Agricultural Societies Branch releases tentative fall fair dates for multiple towns in the district. Acton Brampton Fergus Georgetown Grand Valley Mount Forest New Hamburg Orangeville Caledon Galt and others list openings from late August to mid September with varied days. Dates are subject to change.
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Agricultural Societies
Acton
S 'Mitton
Brampton
Iblinka
Fergus
Georgetown
Grand Valley
Mount Forest
Acton Split Even In Graphic Milton Baseball In Week
Acton tied Milton 7 to 5 in a Milton, Ontario area game highlighted by Ryder on the mound a brilliant performance with 12 strikeouts and 1 walk. Milton’s Masters and Riddall produced a double play while Myler and Clements led Acton with key hits as a late rally kept the score close.
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Ryder
Hall
Milton
Catternon
Georgetown
I. Wath
Oe Kame
Hyder
Houston
E ‘Yoletsha
Norsington
Milton Clements
Hrash
Anderson
Lindsay
Brushee
J. Waterhouse
Masterson
Riddall Kf
Ryder P
Acton Juveniles Sweep Georgetown In Two Narrow Games
Acton juniors defeat Georgetown Pirates in a doubleheader by 6-4 and 5-0 on Georgetown’s home ground. Allan Shurled allowed few hits in game one as Acton capitalized on errors while Fryer pitched a shutout in game two, sealing Georgetown’s elimination from the playoffs.
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Acton
Lele
Grohether
Ataeak
Dueming
Uney
Georgetown Pirates
Azares
Georgetown
Oeldino
Ganen Ag
Triple A
Georgetown Mypuad
Herrington
Spence
Duval
Jerrington
Fryer
Wyle
Herrington J
Sargent
George
Hopea
Oakyuile
Milton
Coming Events at Namagavweys Presbyterian Church
Garden Party on Thursday August 1st hosted by the Happy Cousins Elmira. Adults 25c children 10c. Also notices August 15 and 18 28th anniversary of Lime House Women's Institute. On Aug 18 Memorial Hall hosts an afternoon trap speaker. Aug 16 Garten Party with Steve Norrie and Girle Pipe Hand. Watch for further particulars.
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Namagavweys Presbyterian Church
Happy Cousins
Elmira
Asc
Limehouse Women's ‘Institute
Memorial Hall
Garten
Steve Norrie
Girle
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Geor McPhail
Mrs. W. Frank
Welcome
Heardmore & Co
Hydro Department
HEC
Ont
Hell Telephone Co
Can
Packard Electric
Elis & Howard
Gen. Electric
Federal Wire & Cable
Northern Electric Co. Ltd
Express & Transport Mra
H. Palmer W. Bracken
Can. Brass Co. Ltd
SOS B. Phillips and Co
Ewing & Vines
Fae Fey
Ladies Auxiliary
Chonto
EG Jtreat
Aircraft Industry
Cutouta
RIE Acton Aml
Page
Teague
Oakville
Lightning
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