Nassagaweya Centennial Three Days of Festivities
Nassagaweya township celebrated its centennial with a three day program in July. The event featured a grand parade, exhibits of old farm machinery, a dance with Al Watson orchestra, and a large crowd estimated in the thousands. Officials praised pioneer contributions and residents hosted visitors from nearby towns while a variety of concerts, prizes, and church services marked the festivities.
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Abeoussada
Old Brookville
Harddreds
al Watson
Ansty
Frank Afar
John
Tate
Io Cheege
Cramton Paes
Mas Mobert Anderen
Gill
Dames
Gillert Kingsbury
Mar MacDougall
Combentanta
Mia
Mia Wim
Gliberteen
James Simpson
Gerald Mcleod
Martin Mclsugh
Stephen Cowe
Women's Institute of Nassagaweva
Hoowas
Guelph Dh Ff Police Raad
Ya Tng
Kenneth McLennan
Guelph
WN Read Entertainment Agencs
Royal City Fear
Barber Shop Quartette
Wm McLean
Tex Rlove
Dorothy Stedmar
Vo Coulson
Milton
Wingrove
Hector Parker
Stamford
Wayne Fasterbrook
Campbell Ille
Win
Kitchener
M Snyder
Hamilton
Hasseck
Max Stores
Dublin Women's Institute July meeting plans booth at centennial
Dublin Women of Today held their July meeting at Dublin School. Roll call prompted written questions discussed later. Plans laid for Nassagaweya Centennial booth with a 1924 representative. Home Economics convenor Mr Near presented Health. Mrs Anderson showed poinsettia making. Mrs George Robertson brief District report. Prizes awarded for apron contest. luncheon followed. County President Mrs Rhinehart announced August meeting with guest speaker.
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Dublin
Dublin School
Nassagaweya
Mra
T'wain Kennedy
Near
Anderson
George Robertson
Ferguann
Mre- Watkins
Rhinehart
Accident at Mill and Main Streets injures pedestrians and drivers
An evening crash at the Mill and Main streets intersection involved a Metcalf half ton truck and multiple parked vehicles. Two people were injured including pedestrian Shirley Palmer who was treated at Guelph General Hospital for a bruised leg and thigh. Chief Constable E E Harrop investigated.
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Mill
Main
Harrys Waterhouse
E J. McGilloway
Aceton
Wos Enright
Acton
Shirley Palmer
Guelph General Hospital
E E. Harrop
Limehouse Group Hosts Neighbouring Institutes in Busy Session
A crowded meeting saw the Limehouse Group entertain representatives from neighbouring institutes. Speakers included Mis Mitchell, Mia Smethurst, and Min Wo Mitchell, who received a Life Membership certificate. Attendees shared refreshments and discussed cooperative work and joint events.
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Limehouse Group
Carter
Lee
Bunnie Peete
Wisetvaden
Babes
Miwngton
Viette
Athens
My Bata
Tamartesen
Aif
Glm
Senethurst
Mos
Mis Mitchell
Mia Smethurst
Acton Scouts At Ottawa Jamboree First Canadian Scout Event
Acton Scouts report on the first Canadian Scout Jamboree held in Ottawa. George Mason led the north and central Ontario contingent while Scoutmaster Dave Dills led three Acton King Scouts Jack Dalian Rae Watt and Don Darkhon. Rotary guests learned highlights and souvenirs.
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Unisaie
Ottawa
Acton
George Mason
Ontario
Dave Dills
Actam King
Jack Dalian
Rae Watt
Don Darkhon
Preparations for Mammoth Acton Band Festival In August
The Acton Boys and Gliris Band near completion for a large musical event in Acton Park in August. The parade opens from Bowling Green to Mill Street and on to the park with massed bands, including bagpipes, and trumpet performances by the 7th Field Regiment RCA of Guelly.
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Acton
Gliris
7Th Field Regiment
RCA
Guel Hy
Bers
Bowling Green
Mill Street
Chinese Family Reunites After 12 Years in Flight and War
A Chinese family plans a reunion after a 12 year separation due to wartime evacuation. The narrative follows a husband and wife separated by the conflict and resettlement in Canada with one member remaining aboard a vessel and later reuniting. The story highlights long waits and a hopeful afterword.
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Vavat
Canada
Tee
Beagle
Otis
Na Wine
Tbs
Dalmay
Jawa Gorge
Canales
Halton Play-off turmoil shapes county championship race
Halton league action sparks a playoff push with Forgan and Millom in the final for the Halt County Championship while Actonania Georgetown faces roster drama and opposition protests. Milton defeats Fergus 2 0 to lead the series as teams press to oust Acton from the playoffs amid disputes over player eligibility and selection.
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Forgan
Millom
Actonania
Tina Oba
Fe Cature
Fe Cature Phivdownes
Armost
Perreati
Fergus
Milton
Toronto Maple
Acton
Milton Osadently
Apite
Naneed
Bes
Irague
Qnpservers
George
Litte
Teans
Halton
OHA
Nara
Oakville
Hamilton
Trim
O.B.A
Acton Scouts Report On First Canadian Jamboree
The Acton King Scouts recount a trip to the first Canadian Jamboree joining 2700 Scouts from US Canada and Ontario towns. They toured Ottawa landmarks and the Peace Tower Parliament Buildings War Museum and Union Station while officers discuss transport fees and camp arrangements.
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Acton
Actos
Wien
Peter Bor
Carleton Place
Ottawa
Landay
Tieath
Suttsville
Wei
Cubs
Prescott
Thousand Islands
Trenton
Dave Dills
Plan Re Union When Acton Becomes Town
Community planning notes discuss Acton plans to become a town with proposed industrial commission, public works needs, and a municipal survey. Council reviews signage costs, warning signals at Mill and Main, and garbage collection tenders while considering a registered plan and environmental health regulations.
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Harrop
Mill
Main
Leishman
Acton
Mather County Health Officer
Helton Health Rat
Halton
Seventeen Year Old Receives Heavy Sentence On Intoxication Charge
A seventeen year old faced a heavy sentence after a magistrate in Paltee Cenaat presided over the intoxication case. The court took into account the youth and prior conduct, applying pertinent juvenile justice provisions as it imposed the penalty.
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Lasnydon
450 Musicians to Perform at Giganule Tattoo Night
A poster invites crowds to Giganule Tattoo at Acton Park on August 13 at 8 pm featuring 450 musicians. The event promises a large, diverse performance lineup in a single evening.
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Acton Park
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