Acton Public Utilities Commission Lowers Power Rates
Ontario Hydro cuts power rates for power users in Acton effective next billing period. The rebate totals 474.21 with a net saving about 44 percent. Domestic and street lighting bills unchanged while the first fifty hours rise to 2c per kWh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Hydro Commission
Acton Commission
Acton Commisssion
Thos. Leatham
Anites
Wilton
Ottawa
O.melas
Aton Commission
Yas
Knox Avenue
andYeserting Polesorth
CNLR
Ube
Gordah Smith
Cunnisdon
Narrow Escape For Acton Bicyclist In Roadside Collision
Jack Winters fifteen of Acton rode between parked cars on Mill Street near Wood's Grocery when struck by a car driven by Henry D Hobertson of Toronto. He suffered bruises and shock, the bicycle frame twisted and car hood dented. Duncan Robertson was a passenger. Chief McPherson investigated and no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Winters
Acton
Henry D. Hobertson
Casington Avenue
Toronto
Wood's Grocery
Mill Street
Winters
Duncan Robertson
Tso
Ind
McPherson
Caretaker Appointed for Government Building in Acton
Mr. Cameron J. Lelshman named caretaker of the Government Building in Acton after eight applicants. He will move into the quarters from August 1 and succeeds the late James R. Andecon, serving since the building opened in 1913. Lelshman, a returned soldier born and raised in Acton, has earned praise for his diligent upkeep and courtesy. The Civil Service Commission selection drew high calibre candidates. the act is to receive approval locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron J. Lelshman
R. Winter
Acton
Leishman
James R. Ande
Con
Lewis
Leistumann
Ciivens
Civil. Service. Commission
Traffic Officer Orval Storey Killed Near Owen Sound
Provincial Highway Traffic Officer Orval E. Storey from Owen Sound was instantly killed Saturday night about five miles south of Owen Sound when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Harvey McCallum. Storey suffered a fractured skull and other injuries. his death occurred as both vehicles went out of control on the dark road. He was in his 30th year, son of Mr and Mrs Byron Storey of Napanee, and survived by his parents wife Miss Opal McVeish and daughter Shirley Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval E. Storey
Owen Sound
Storey
Nintell
McCallum
Byron D. Strorey
Napanee
Richmond
Bramphay
Cooksyde
Owen Sourave
Tlety
Axel Ditdon
Mins
Qpal McVeish
Addison
Combined Picnic At United Church Antrim
A combined church picnic was held on the United Church lawn featuring Baby Band Mission Band Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society activities. Winners included Carol Earnshaw in the paper seat race and Jaycee Taamb in the eldest child race. Winnie Dawkins won the colored paper race Tarba Vincent the paper seat race. Mrs Nesle won the treasure hunt. Mew ALT Brown took the speech contest. Ge clloper and N Hert Smith noted among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Mission Band
Ladies’ Add and Missionary Society
Carol Earnshaw
Jaycee Taamb
Winnie Dawkins
Tarba Vincent
Theadies
Mrs. Nesle
Mew Alt. Brown
N Hert Smith
Toronto
E. Hawthorne
Shoppers' Guide Ad Pages From Free Press
The fragment lists merchants and products in this week's Shoppers Guide, including Kellogg brands, clothing stores, grocery outlets, insurance, theater listings, and professional cards. Multiple names appear as vendors and adverts across Page 1 and Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileh
Free
Adan Hiwaly Partoc
Kellogg’n
Currell'n Grocery
Norio Méters
Mallant'y
Greewry ‘Theatry
E. Manno
Isuraince
Kellogg's
George Wallace
W. TY. Falterson
Elliott Wren
Civile Haliday
Canadian National Exhibition
Hoyal Theate
Marry Statham
Walter
J. K. Gardiner
All Ready for Civic Holiday in Acton
Acton prepares a full Civic Holiday program with Fergus and Acton baseball game Monday morning, three Morriston League softball teams, Yuunning and bicycle races, e sports, and a garden party evening with Bob Wilson and his company. A loud speaker system, street dance by Franks Orchestra, and Acton Citizens' Band provide entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morriston League
Acton Citizens
Bob Wilson
Coulterville
Franks Orchestra
Adil
Alain Streets
Acton
Tragedy on Guelph Highway Claims Young Worker
John Young twenty years old died from injuries after being struck by a southbound truck on the Guelph Hamilton Highway while walking to a farm he worked at. Vehicle owner Orley B Marshall of Hamilton and driver William A McKeen of Aldershot face an inquest ordered by Coroner Dr J MacKinnon. The acter scene seen by the jury and Young’s family and five sisters reside on the Murray farm in Erin Township Acton Rural Mail Route 3. Durham Ontario birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Guelph-Hamilton
Guelph General Hospital
William A. McKeen
Aldershot
Ontario
Orley- B-Marshall
Hamilton
McKeen
J. MacKinnon
Guelph
Murray Farm
Erin Township
Acton
Durham
Obituary notices from Acton and area
Two obituaries report the deaths of Miss Waebard Airdrie and Hiram Swackhamer. Airdrie, 19, daughter of the late John and Mrs. Airdrie, died at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph after six weeks illness. She lived in Welland previously and was born in Acton, survived by five brothers and five sisters. Funeral service held at Community Church Crewsans Camera with Rev H L Bennie. interment Palmview Cemetery Acton. Swackhamer, former Acton councillor and county official, died in New Toronto after a night of good health. He was born in Churchill in 1859, served Acton as Reeve and councillor, helped extend cement sidewalks and county roads, and led construction projects. Survived by four sons and one daughter and several siblings. Funeral arrangements are set for Acton with service at Knox Presbyterian Church and burial at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Bard Airdrie
John Airdrie
St. Joseph's Hosplil
Guelph
Acton
Welland
John
Robert
Frank
George
William
James Jennings
William Valenting
Sault Ste. ‘Marie
Charles Tomlinson
Toronto
Mary
Ortlua
Agnes
Knox Presbyterian Church
Crewsans Camera
H. L. Bennie
Palmview Cemetery
Hiram A. Swackhamer
Nissan
Ross
New Toronto
Hiram ( Switkhamer
Christopher Swackhamer
Churchill
Halton
Texascan
Wetus Lin
Mary Chishelm
Brant
Georgetown
Rolph
Georgetownsaneon
Stiehard Unain
Rochester
Wansbrough
Anetta Tarnes
Yonta
Jayl Leslie
Smith Yh
Peter Hite
Arthur
Tusynahin
Dillon
Exquesing Township
Sons of Scotland Society
British Empire Motor Club Meet Draws 2000 Fans in Toronto
The British Empire Motors Club held a dirt track event in Toronto drawing about two thousand spectators. Deputy Chief G. Gutliri presented prizes as athletes competed in running, jumping, throwing and relays and a road race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dralls
British Empire Motoresets Club
Toronto
Sat Georgetoun
Praas
G. Gutliri
Toront
Winngts
Pieldefente
J. Pinn
E. Goble
J. Pann
J. Myers
Hishland Fung
Minder
B. Baird
M. Monte
AL Wright
Sward Bunce
As Vaird
al Monte
Ope
Baird
P.O Smith
Tracy
D. Hall
J. Crown
R. Chieple
Rehry
West Wind
WL Fernell Obseysle
Mily
de Presswood
J. Lampard
J. Stewart
A. Hardy
A. Fenleyee
J. Weld
Strathsepy
Feel Mo. McCloun
May Curly
Game to be replayed for injured catcher benefit
The juvenile contest between Acton and Caxvale, halted by darkness after a serious catcher injury, is ordered replayed. It likely will be played on a Saturday afternoon as a benefit for the injured player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Caxvale
Bos
Unclear Message From Customer About Dickens Reference
Fragmentary exchange shows a customer mix up with Dickens and a cricket phrase. The readable portion includes a greeting and a question about recognition, followed by garbled text likely from a transcription error. No identifiable events, dates, or entities beyond Dickens and a casual greeting.
Cheerio Club Picnic Brings Members Family Fun
The Cheerio Club held a July evening picnic at Mrs. J. P. Robertson's home for members and guests. Winners across age groups included Kathleen Robertson and Eileen Clarridge, with races and a final round of song as all enjoyed the outing and thanks were given to the Robertson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheerio Club
J. P. Robertson
Nny
Cirla
Joan_ Matthews
Bllise Watkins
Kathleen Robertson
S Boyz
Fpyfe Somerville
Betty Clarridge
Bilie Robertson
Eileen Clarridge
Bernice Bracken
Boye
Stuart Lantz
J. McGregor
J. J. Stewart
Harold McIntyre
Stuart
Ontario Agricultural College professor killed in highway crash
Professor William John Squirrel, 56, of Ontario Agricultural College Guelph, died after a No 20 Highway collision east of Smithville. His wife Gertrude, 54, is critically injured as are Catherine Noonan and Edward Noonan. Eyewitnesses accuse the Noonan car of excessive speed and crossing the center line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John Squirrel
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Smithville
St. Joseph's Hospital
Uwamilton
Iis
Gertrude Squirrel
Hamilton
Catharine Noonan
Toronto
Edward Noonan
Nognans
Provincii
William God
Smithvie
Squirrel
Noonan
Une
Badlard
Squirrell
Acton Citizens Band Concert Despite Weather
Band under director Best played a varied program in the night show at Park, featuring overtures Loyalty Day and The Queen City, quartettes and marches. Weather kept crowds away but the ensemble delivered a well rendered performance with standout pieces by Gibson Spielvogel Easterbrook and Brook, including Land of Dreams and Playfellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alus
Acton
Canedar Hhurh Park
Gali
Loyalty Day
Murehy
Bess Quartette
Thuidsmen Gibson
Sympeon
Spielvogel
Easterbrook
Ival
Queen City
Bower of He
Bicycle and Two Cars In Highway Collision
Three persons injured in a triple collision near Thistletown Saturday night. Lloyd Pournon 17 from Turonto was returning from bicycle races at Georgetown when knocked from his wheel by a car driven by Leste Kingdom. Walton suffered concussion as Pearson's Wheel locked under Kingdom, causing loss of control and collision with a car driven by Norman Crawford. Crawford suffered hip injuries and Miss Cuthbrins Witheram of Thistletown sustained fatal injuries.
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Vna
Thistletown
Lloyd Pournon
Midmount Road
Tur ‘Onto
Georgetown
Leste Kingdom
Walton
Pearson
Kingdom
Lutley
Pwerved
Noman Crawford
Bertland Bhrest
Toronto
Crawford
Acton Edges Brampton 11-10 in Tight Saturday Win
Acton defeated Brampton 11 to 10 in a one run finish after a seesaw battle. Norm Morton pitched for Acton while Savage worked for Brampton. Brampton outhit Acton 15 to 13 as both clubs traded rallies including a long home run by Muthh Tyler and last inning drama to seal the Acton victory.
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Acton
Brampton
Plower Town Boyz
Aix
Norm Morton
Savage
Brampton Boyz
Jack Waterhouse
Brampton Cans
Sfx
Muthh Tyler
Inta
Uane
Crampton
Actonites
Norm
Brampton Boys
Acton Defeats Georgetown 6 to 1 in Fast Baseball Fight
Acton overwhelmed Georgetown 6 to 1 as both pitchers dominated early. McMahon allowed 10 hits with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk for Georgetown while Norm yielded 6 hits but walked 6. Haeaumont homered for the visitors and Terry added two bases on a bounce off the fence. Acton started strong with five first inning runs and tallied key hits from Terry Waterhouse and Lindsay. The game ended amid a disputed call at second base as Acton players claimed a four-base error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Valny
Felding
McMahon
Wos
Norm
Haeaumont
Terry
Jack Waterhouse
Lindsay
Tillies
Tudor” Beaumont
Hamer
B. Morton
Yerry
Waterhouse
Georetoun
Eatch
Shaydie
Nic5o
Georgetwig
L. Ritchie
Hob Anderswon
Bus Mactan
Minute
Qiat
Ward
Nur
Pol
Alule
Weaumant
Hob
St Albans Garden Party Opens With Stratford Concert
The St Albans annual garden party on Tuesday evening drew a good attendance and featured a Stratford Concert Company program. Rev. Brittinger chaired, introducing artists including Miss Mary Small and Master Bobby Small. The Acton Concert Orchestra conducted by C. W. Sinson performed. prizes went to Chas Arnold for sugar, Wm Ritchie for groceries, and Gordon Cook for two hams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's
Stratford Concert Company
Brittinger
Mary Small
Joyor Pounder
Bobby Small
Jocelyn
J. Clarke
Helen Smilth
Acton
C. W. Sinson
Chas
Arnold
Wm. Ritchie
Gordon Cook
Dublin Institute July Meeting Notes Hosts and Highlights
The Dublin Women's Institute met at Mrs AL Marshall's home with Mrs AL Near presiding. Members thanked donors for fruit donations and discussed a luncheon report from Guelph on June 18. Mrs Webster spoke on Canada's Canning Industry and Annie Kelly performed. A quilt donation honored Mrs and Mrs PL Hitz. The group closed with Institute Rally song and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Insitute
AL Marshall
AL Near
Canada
VanGoozen
Guelph
W. Uracken
Afrs. Webster
Annie Kelly
PL Hitz
X ¥ eGregor
Holstars
Institute
Woodstock to Brampton Family Trudges Through Rain
A family of four plus parents walked from Woodstock to Brampton amid rain. The father Piers Wagon pulled the two wagons while the seven year old and nine month old rode in a wagon. A merchant in Acton provided bedding and meals for the night. The group continued the next morning, delaying twenty miles of an eighty five mile trip due to the rain. Creous Comers residents offered help the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Brampton
Acton
Crewtous Comers
Garden Party and Events at Exhibition Park
Community notices list a Garden Party at Exhibition Park Nockwood with Hob Wilbon and his company. Proceeds aid Land Settlement. Music by Guelph Musical Society Band and Ray Salder’s Orchestra and a later clown-acted evening show. Free band concert Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyle
Ty Actun
Hob Wilbon
Nockwood
Guelph Muusical Society
Isc
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Ontario Hydro
Acton Public Utilities Commission
O. Harrizon
CO. M. Hansen
B. G. Arnold
Hydro Department
Bell
Telephone& Co
N. Reid
Diate
YWE P.C
Tes Credit
Irving, Smith & Co
Workmen's Compensation Board
Geo. Cowie
Jas. Symon
W. D. Talbot
Muller Bros
Chas. Wilson
MacDonald Electrics Ltd
Canadlay Line Materials Ltd
R. Kearney Ey
Eo Ma Bank of Montreal
J. C. Matthews
Canadian Brass Co
Genewous
Tourlord
O. E. Storey
Shoppers’ Guide
Pergus
Fergus
Crewsons Corners
Mram A. Swackhamer
Dickens
Tiaduin
Milton
Rise Acton
Morton
Woods
Smith
Seddon
St. Alban’s Garden Party
Dublin Institute
Suy
Stanley Fark, Erin
Ray Salder
Ord
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