Park Booth Theft Traced to Local Break-In
Proprietor Jack Hatch and Danny Makennan found their park booth broken into on Friday after opening for afternoon trade. About $100 worth of cigarettes and chocolate bars were stolen. shelves and floors littered with chips and spilled tobacco. Constable Bruce McArthur and Mervin Harness questioned four suspects. one 17 year old jailed for possession of stolen goods and later released pending trial. Fingerprint analysis and follow up possible arrests continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce McArthur
Mervin Harness
Millon
Jack Hatch
Danny Makennan
Fiuday
Dhet
Mr. Hatch
Bruce
Oakville
Grass Fire Rips Country Field Sunday Afternoon
A grass fire burning rubbish spread across a field near Acton to the home of D Becler on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters in nonball uniforms raced to the scene while a ball team prepared to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Church Calendar and Services for August
The bulletin lists August church activities across two years 1954 and 1984. It notes Sunday School and worship times, no evening services in August 1954, guest speakers while the pastor is away, midweek prayer and choir events, and a Mission Circle picnic. The Church of St Alban the Martyr in a Canadian address lists rector Rev D H West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Mision Circle
Alan G. Silvester
B. Th
Vyalca
Family Bible School
the Park
Prospect Park
Leroy Soper
Agnes St
the Church OP SY
Personal Notes From Ontario and Beyond
Local notes recount travel and visits as residents and families traverse Ontario and beyond. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Alvey Gorlon, Mrs. K Alger, Mrs. Alvin Cline of California, J Krocesen, Marion Lemon, Colin Williams, Heather Galbraith, A B McClure of Memphis, E G Trer Sr, Ian Holmes, Cranston Griese, Henk Barens, Robert Buckner, W K Moran, and many relatives visiting Holland, Scotland, England, and Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canole Lawrence
Heather Galbraith
England
Scotland
A.B. McClure
Memphis
Tenn
Mr McClure
Walter Durbuis
Wedding Anniversary and Moves Dominate Local Recreation News
On Monday the Morris parents celebrated Mrs perain Morris's wedding anniversary in Hamilton. The Morteilaren, away at camp for a month, have returned home to join the festivities. Jim Casburn and family moved from the park gates to London where he will lead the city recreation department. Cavourn returns this week to supervise the playground program at George Richardson's farm. Laura Wil es and Harold Vries have begun Burchane their home there. The TGA ball team hosted a steak fry Friday evening and presented four shirts to recreation director Jim Casburn, Bruce Cargill hosting and gifts also noted in last week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perain Morris
Hamilton
Laura Wiles
Harold Vries
TGA
Jim Costrarn
Bruce Cargill
Afr
Casburn
New Camp Property Near Balin fad Purchased by Valian Group
A Valian group has purchased a new camp property just north of Balin fad. Weekend gatherings are common as cement pourings for new buildings proceed. The grounds include a prefresh ment booth and numerous picnic tables for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balin Fad
Valian Group
Acton Park Wallet Thefts Reported At Fairy Lake
Police in Acton investigate thefts at Fairy Lake over the weekend after two bathers reported wallets removed from pockets while they swam. The incidents involve clothing theft from near the water at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wales
Acton Park
Fairy Lake
Swimming Tests Award Pins For Friday Sessions
Final three week summer series tests were conducted Friday with Jim Casburn supervising. Pins were awarded to Tadpoles and Advanced beginners for completing floats bobbing and strokes while 22 students achieved perfect attendance from an enrolment of 2. One rain day shifted instruction to water safety but advanced beginners still practiced as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Casburn
Kathy Chapman
Larat Somerville
Scot Somerville
Mark Rowe
Cathy Rupert
Lillian de Vries
Larry Bouskill
Todd Bouskill
Harry Allen
Nancy Allen
Joanne Jen
Laurie Mellor
Corinne Herrington
Bevinders
Diane de Vries
Kenny Kronay
Houikel
Bead Wallis
Chris Tennant
Suzanne Marchment
Kathy Couck
Kathleen Dills
Bonnie Bristow
Howard Coultrup
Russell Coultrup
Linda Fisher
Jennifer Fisher
Ann Toth
Pat Sampson
Theo
Red Cross
Tesson
Switzer Reunion at Waldemar Honors Aunt at 40 Guests
The Switzer reunion gathered 40 guests Sunday July 16 at the Lightle home in Waldemar. Games were played and Mrs C We Mason received a gift as the longest surviving aunt. George Suneer of Etobuoke praised the host couple after a hearty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar
Arthur Lightle
C. We Mason
Aly
George Suneer
Etobuoke
Therr
Second Time Winner on TV Audrey Wilson Wins Again
Mrs Audrey Wilson claimed a second win in the TV contest on Channel 1 earning 1000 Pinkney Stamps after her first victory. The piece notes other local events including a fall injuring Mrs George Trunside and various visits and hospital notes among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
Audrey Wilson
Steinberg
Channel 1
Milion
George Trunside
Clarence Wilson
Bill
Allen Duncan
Glenn
Floyd Duncan
Hopetown
Hf. Scott
Alec M. Whatheld
London
Ontario
Debby Hamilton
Holmes
Silverwood
Charles Mather
Brampton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Baptist Church
Niles of Ontario
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
Vangel
Chusch
Wiebe van Dijk
Trinity
L. Duby
Presbyterian Church
Canada Knox Church
Andrew H. McKenzie
E. A. Hansen
Trinity Gaited Chunch
Acton Hobby and Sporting Goods
Dinkey Toys
Cooper Weeks
Alvey Gorlon
Emily Ane
Wasaga Beach
Alvin Cline
West Covina
California
K. Alger
David John
Lonadun
L. O. Johnston
J. Krocesen
Main St
Mis
Marniion Lemon
Ben
Burford
Mr. and
May
Lemon
Dean
Jacqueline
Titlonbury
Mrs. Henry Ketly
Spevaide Oan
Merv
Fred Temo
Midland
Cultingwood
Sauble Head
Onville Darby
Donna and
Dougie
Peterborough
Colin Williams
Elizabeth Drive
Malton
Albert Schupp
Sweden
Denmark
Europe
Flom. Kohler
Dorsen Fronzell
Hydro Department
E.G. Trler Sr
Guelph General Hospital
Ian Holmes
Bert McAuley
Halifax
N.S
Pell
Cranston Griese
Griese
Henk Barens
Church St
Mollton
Holland
Robert Buckner
Merchiston Castle School
Edinburgh
C. Spires
W. K. Moran
US. Army
Moran
Pauline Purdy
Clarksville
Tena
No P. Purdy
Oskville
Ant
Frank Spichogel
Donne Lee
Sherry Ane
Barry Tosco
Robie
Thos
Lazenby
Roselund Terrace
Ellen Shingler
and Dennis Shingler
Birmingham
Ray Goodswin
St. Lawrence Seaway
Montreal
Ottawa
Marcv Harley
Halton
Harley
the Goodwins
Cameron Wallace
Victoria B.C
Jack Wallace
Unity
Saskatchewan
Wallace Eounion
Chess Brithun
BR. R. 1
Jim Wallace
Holt
Michigan
Ken McCrae
East Lansing
Dave Gordon
Wilbur St
Ore
St. Jos Eph's Hospital
Guelph
Gordon
Force Electric
Harry Otterbein
Doug Mason
Fire Department
W. G. C. Kenney
Hinanea
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Anaess Service
Mill St
W. Acton
Acton Free” Press
Georgetown Arts and Craft Group
CNLE
Notix
Soul Hall
Aysin
Caroline's Flower & Garden
Nussery
Insecticion
Vueyr
U.S
Sunkist Oranges
U.S.A
Sunkist Lemons
Turkeys
Schnistler
Pkg
Tablerite Wieners
Sale
Carnation Milk
Samies
PeasCom
IGA
Baz. Okgs
Maclean's
Hospitality Raisin Pie
Dempster Banana Roll
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