Acton Free Press highlights dozens of local items
The issue notes events from July including United Church youth weary after a car wash project and a Sunday rainout of Prospect Park outdoor service. It mentions Actonians traveling north to Huntville seeing smouldering tannery remains, Hydro workers adding transformers after a smoking outage, and Bob Duby earning honors at the Canadian School of Embalming in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park
Bob Duby
Canadian School of Embalming
Toronto
Honor
Rumley- Shoemaker Funeral Home
Harassed Horse Freed With Snip of Pinchers
A drenched driver and passenger freed a horse trapped by barbed wire in a rural lane. The animal’s mane and one hoof were tangled, a cut on the hand occurred, but the horse finally escaped after a second wire cut. The rescuer, J. B. Mackenzie and Son manager Lindsay, plans to aid in emergencies.
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Lindsay
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Mr. Lindsay
Philip Drysdale
Acton Merchants
Holidays and Hospital News From Local Churches
Rev. Robert Duncanson conducted service at Limehouse during minister's holidays while Rev R Young is away. Many relatives visit and recoveries noted at Georgetown District Hospital and Guelph General Hospital. Various locals travel to Lake Dalmal, Manitoulin Island, and Thousand Islands cruises. a garage fire in Hornby causes $200 damage.
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Robert ¢. Duncanson
Norval
Union Presbyterian
Limehouse
R. Young
Duncanson
Eliott Lake
Junnn O
Rourke
Guelph General Hospital
Keith Williams
Georgetown and District Hospital
Jas, Finditt
Row Norton
Robbie Roughles
Nobleton
Gary Pool
Guelph
Weston
Upper Canada Village
Mevaskun
Safety Flags Boost Farm Equipment Road Safety
Halton farmers move machinery on public roads amid busy traffic. A Ontario publication explains Highway Traffic Act rules for tractors and implements, permits, and safety requirements. The Hatton Farm Safety Council distributes red six foot flags for visibility at one dollar each through local Extension Branch offices.
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Halton
Mac
Ontario
Cent Ontario Department of Sport
Hatton Partin Safety Council
One Arig Farm Safety Council
Ontario Farm Equipment Dealers’ Association
Estension Branc
Ontatio Department of Agriculture
Millon
Ballinafad District Hall Tender Sets Community Meeting
A community hall canvass met in a church basement on Tuesday with John Hanscock as chair to select the tender for Ballinafad’s new hall. William Hall of Guelph had his tender accepted amid a festival of names and travel notes.
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John Hanscock
Ballinafad
William Hall
Guelph
Mir
Leo Jamiigson
Algoquin
Path
Robert McEneny
Jessie McEners
Jedi Black
Diane Smith
Wal
Midian
Penadanguishene
Irish Visitor Arrives By Jet For Month In Gden
Eva Rickerby of Dunagha dee Ireland arrives by jet to spend a month with Mr and Mrs Ro Wright. Other visitors include Juck Greenlaw Whitby Me and Joby McCauley Shere NY. Community Club plans FurFade in Aug. Local guests Wilber Royal Oak Mich and J Brown Deter Mich, and many more visit Gilbertson and Lake Simcoe area.
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Atientica
Eva Rickerby
Dunaghadee
Ireland
Ro Wright
Juck Greenlaw
Whitby
Joby McCauley
Shere
Jack Tougher
Rochester
den Mithy
Parker
Augie Mero
Mis FE
Ond Mis
Harve
McGarth
Lamy Hes
Rice Lake
Wilber
Royal Oak
Mis
J) Brown
Deter
Ih Wilson
Ian Mino
George Mes
Sid Barnes
Brooklyn
Mino
Malton
Ralph Thompson
Ted Barden
Iwa
J. Kithy
Gueinh
Meo
John Reid
Gilbertson
Garner McDougall
Ronnie
Rodger and
Dean
Brenda Wright
Lake Simcoe
Vehicles driven by Mervyn Davidson and Bart Masaies collide near Georgetown
An accident on 17 Sideroad west at Highway 25 in Exquesing caused $800 in total damage Saturday. Mervyn Davidson of Georgetown and Bart Masaies of Acton were involved. Police reported the sideswipe incident with injuries not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Davidson
Georgetown
Aind Bart
Churchill 85 Children Attend Vacation Bible Class
Vacation Bible School at Churchill United Church attracted 85 children. Leaders included Mrs Norton Mrs C Denny and Mrs Turner with many district girls assisting. Mr and Mrs Fred McArthur visit grandchildren Carol Anne and Bub from 681 Springs. White feather fashion features in feminine shoe lines this summer.
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Churchill United Church
Norton
C. Denny
Turner
Fred McArthur
Carol Anne Ad Bub
Springs
Grain and Cattle Judging Highlight Acton 41 Club Meeting
Acton 41 Calf Club and Mr Robertson hosted a joint grain and cattle judging meeting at the farm. Charles Patt discussed criteria and fairness, with trophy presentations to top performers and plans for the next session announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton 41 Calf Club
Rubertson
Acton 41
Othe Farm
Charles Patt
Nawagawesa
Hadee
Syfe Summerville
Bates
Oakville Band to Perform Sunday at Acton Park
Oakville Crt aeons Band will play at Acton Park on Sunday afternoon starting at 3 pm. Band president Ted Isler said holidays disrupted practice but members aim to return to regular rehearsal and entertain visitors with a lively concert.
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Oakville
Acton Park
Mnieais
Acton Circus
3 Pam
Ted Isler Ji
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Fairy Lake
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Josef Crenters
Rockwood
Frank Black
Dorothy Stone
Stewarttown
Halton County Museum
Hal Newman
Bae
Aehouse
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HL. Price
General Assembly
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Chingdom Canadas
Blaehouse Presbyteria Church
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Geah Denny
Jean
Lake Dalamale
BU Braul Wrighy
Jersecton
Hornby
Dr. Hartman
P.O. Box
Kitchener, Ont
Elmer Smith
Thelma Kirkwood
Dolly Varden
Jane Sterritt
Poplar Ave
Wester
Geome
Bud Snow
Joe Matthews
Bible School Vacation Bible Sobol
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Bake Belwood
Etwonel Snow
Faraly
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McGaskel
Glengarry
Moore
Benjamin
Moores
Gordon Hardware Limited
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H. S. Holden
Optometrist
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Churchill
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Conn
Mill ST
Oal
Jack Robertson
Odie Hiss
Trolstein
Hasstad
Fom
Nace
Moreau Wallace
Viuh
Janet Althen
Benner
Anthony
An AnteSams
Grain Club
Russell Murraw
Hs Avantees
Acton Wheles
Marna Weged
Glin Ie
Ai Eahit
Tackson
Troy
Malvot Mao
Dink
Hasty
Real Brank
Pollock and
Campbell
Galt
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