Lake Is OK for Swimming Fairy Lake Declared Safe
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Archie F Bull reports Acton pond water tests show sewage contamination but pond considered safe for swimming if conditions do not change significantly. Mayor B D Rachlin says pollution sources nearby properties are now connected to sewers and will be monitored during polio season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Lake
Archie F. Bull
B. D. Rachlin
Powell
Acton Pond
Rachlin
M.O.H
Tall brick chimney at Acton Public School comes down
About 6000 bricks are salvaged this week as the tallActon Public School chimney is demolished. Built over 35 years ago for hand fired boilers it provided smoke and heat for the older buildings. The new addition uses a bigger modern boiler and the old chimney is removed as other town chimneys follow the same path toward efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Storey Tannery
Baxter Laboratories
Storey Grove Co
Annual W I Picnic At Bannockburn
A well attended Bannockburn School event featured races contests and horseshoe pitching. Mrs Fox Mrs Gordon and Mrs Rostell chaired activities including babs race pre school children girls race and shoe kicking while the evening closed with a bounteous finch and ace cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn School
Fox
M Gordon
Rostell
Babs
Garry Dubbie
Gordon McDonald
Brian Phillips
David Seymore
Rosemary Brooks
Linda Swackhamer
Jimmy Ross
Gyal Dobbie
Wayne Marshall
Kenneth Boos
Seymore
Mary- Melk
Doug
Jimmie
Gordon
Linhan
Ace Cregm
Crop Competition Results Announced at Acton Fall Fair
Griffin won top place with 92 points in the crop competition held with the Acton Fall Fair. Judge George S. Atkins of Bronte scored H. Griffin 92, C. Aitken 82, WwW Swackhamer 81, G. Wallace 80, G. Laslie 80, H. Reid 78, 1 McIntyre 7, A. Swackhamer 74.
Local sports star Joe Kentner dies suddenly at 44
Joe Kentner died at his Acton home after attending a lacrosse game. Born November 2, 1900 in Silver Creek, he lived in Acton for 32 years and worked at Beardmore and Co. A famed hockey and baseball player, he married Jessie Stuckey 24 years ago and leaves wife, two daughters Irma and Norma, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at St. Albans Church with interment at Pairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kentner
Victoria Street
Acton
Joseph William
Kentner
Joseph Kentner
Silvercreek
Milton
Beardmore and Co
Jessie Stuckey
Irma
Hartley Coles
Norma
Kennethi Marchment
Amos
Hamilton
John
Fred
Clarence
Toronto
Lillian
S. Ezeard
Bertha
C. Cannell
Burlington
Alice
D. Harrington
Georgetown
St. Alban's Church
R. H. Price
Pairview Cemetery
Chas. Townsley
Gord
Lambert
Frank Gibbons
Allan Kirkness
Bob Winton
Colin McColl
Bod Anderson
Cliff Bradley
Freddie Kentner
Donald Herrington
Ken Kentner
Ron Kentner
Bill
Dorothy Stuckes
Harry
Birdie Smith
Mary Smith
Frank
Kit Smith
Herb
Florence Smith
Josie
John Rentner
Evelyn
Ben Mars
Aly
Ethel Stucke
Crawford
Litinis
Obows
Mr Ralph Stuckey
Don Eh Donte
Connell Farmuly Nao
Ray Leteh
Anne Stuckes
Marthand
Pat Terry
Woods
Perce Joe
Gertie Woods
Wi Bradley
Lal Woods
Ella Gibbons
George
Mabel Louth
Les
Athean
Dubs
Esther Taylor
Howard Masaleva
Liond
Aten
Eva
Kirkness
Matt
Edna Tyler
Beattie
Bobby Andersen
Frances
Jean Margaux
St. Albans Guild
Helen Ritchie
Jean
Harry Burns
Massey
Lil
Jack McMenemy
F. Leadstone
Jean Kentner
UPW
A. Gord
Casa Lambert
Ruth Finlay
Kay Timbers
Eccles
A Clifford
Annual Aid Picnic At Davidson Home
Knox Church Ladies' Aid held its annual picnic on July 29 at Mrs. R. L Davidson's home. Activities on the lawn included games and contests with multiple winners and a generous supper indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Knox Church Ladies’ Aid
R. L Davidson
Gloria Veron
John Lantz
Murray Smith
Beverley Smith
A. Robinson
R. L. Davidson
Somerville
McDonald
McPherson
Pf Murray
Gloria Heron
O'Hara
McArthur
Bride Christina Winfield Fetes Before July Wedding
About two dozen friends gathered July 15 at Mrs. Norman McEachern home for a miscellan eous shower for Christina Winfield, who wed July 26. Sadie McIntyre and Martha Turkesz organized bingo and gifts. Bell Telephone staff gave an electric iron and cornflower design dish as a farewell gift. Lunch was served. bride said goodbye before moving from Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman McEachern
Sadie MclIntyre
Martha Turkesz
Christina Winfield
Bell Telephone Co
Miss Winfield
Acton
Everton Community Week End Visitors
Everton notices recount visits from Dan Hindley and family at Collingwood carnival. Guests include Howard Gilbank Wendy and Reverend Andrew Law family. Marilyn Parker of Atwood holidaying with grandmother Dan Parker. Other gatherings feature Hugh Robertson family of Guelph and Harvey Jestin Bobby with Stanley McKay. Toronto visitors Valerie Lin and Terry Lin with W Mead. Kim Greer Bill Bell attended Glen Mohr church camp on Lake Simeaoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hindley
Collingwood
Howard Gilbank
Wendy
Andrew Lawson
Alf Coulson
Irwin Hamilton
Charlie
Marilyn Parker
Atwood
Dan Parker
Suter
Kim Greer
Bill Bell
Glen Mohr Presbyterian Church
Lake Simeaoe
Rockwood Church Calms Civic Holiday With Quiet Service
Rev J W and Mrs Oliver are away on vacation. Rev Neave conducted service at United Church. Several residents, including Mrs D McMillan, Mrs P Orme, Mr and Mrs Fred Day, and Miss Enid McNabb, are cited as visiting or returning from holidays. The piece notes a quiet Civic Holiday and local travels between Guelph Hamilton Toronto and Mount Forest.
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J. W
Oliver
Mr. Neave
United Church
D. McMillan
P.orme
Guelph
F. Hamilton
Hamilton
H. Edmondson
Fred Day
Roy Kirwan
Babe
Stewart S. Royce
Enid McNabb
Toronto
Frank Moore
England
Wm.Dunbar
St. John's Church
Howard Crispin
Mount Forest
C. Gordon Harris
Charles Harris
Morgan's Point
O.A.C. Guelph
William Cochrane Dies at Kitchener After Illness
William Cochrane of Kitchener died July 21 at St Marys Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 62 and founded Cochrane Photo Finishing in Kitchener. Survived by wife Violet Smith of Acton, his mother, three brothers including Archie of Brampton, Arthur of Dubuque, and Charles of Westmount Quebec. funeral Aug 1 at Scheiter Sandrock with Rev F G Stewart, Woodlawn Cemetery, Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cochrane
Kitchener
Acton
St. Mary's Hospital
Cochrane
Cochrane Photo Finishing
Kingston
Kitchener Rotary Chuir
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Violet Smith
Orilia
Archie Cochrane
Brampton
Arthur C. Cochrane
Dubuque
Tawa
Charles C. Cochrane
Westmount Quebec
Scheiter- Sandrock Funeral Home
F. G. Stewart
Woodland Cemetery
Terra Cotta services sponsored by ActonYoung People
Sunday afternoon services at Terra Cotta for August are carried by the Acton Baptist Church Young People. Last Sunday marked the first group sponsored service with Pastor Patterson leading and a duet by Mr and Mrs Clarence Reid. Accompaniment was provided by Miss Faye Gamer on accordion.
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Terra Cotta
Acton
Homes Visited by Friends and Relatives Across Town
Toronto visitors include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dearing and Mr John Glover who spent the weekend with the Dearings and the Haywants. Belwood guests included Mr and Mrs J E Sargent and Robt Meiklejohn. Hamilton visitors Mr Ross Duncan. August church and Sunday School closed for holidays as Rev Erla Currey vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Dearing
Toronto
N. A. Dearing
John Glover
T. M. Haywant
Wilfred Tii
David
Ernest Loree
Belwood
Harry Raven
Orangeville
K. C. Nevills
J. E. Sargent
Robt. Meiklejohn
Fergus
Neil McPhail
Tan
Ross Duncan
Hamilton
Ken Huntley
Belleville
J. S. Huntley
Carl Humberstone
Collingwood
Feversham
Erla Currey
Morris Cook
Norman Cook
Norris Huxley
Ferius
Morris
Walter Huxley
Hillsburgh
Acton Couple Wed In Knox Presbyterian Church
Dolores Emma Lappin and Melvin Leroy Jordan united in marriage at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton with a July 26 ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace and net with red roses while Gib Jordan served as matron of honor. attendants included Mery Bagnall and Hugh Jordan. Guests came from Georgetown Toronto Barrie Arthur Mount Forest Milton and Acton. The couple planned a Ottawa wedding trip after a reception in the church school room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Ida Christina
Isabelle Winfield
Lake Ave. Acton
John Lloyd Gilbertson
Herbert Gilbertson
Eden Mills
Roh. Armstrong
Clark Armstrong
Allan Burnett
Eramosa
Royal Hotel
Guelph
Winfield
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
R. H. Armstrong
Dolores Emma Lappin
J. D. Lappin
Main St. Acton
Melvin Leroy Jordan
Hubert Jordan
Macdonald Blvd
Chantilly
Gib Jordan
Mery Bagnall
Cooksville
Hugh Jordan
Ted Hansen
J. Davidson
D. Lappin
H. Jordan
Ottawa
Georgetown
Toronto
Barrie
Arthur
Mt. Forest
Milton
Mrs E Adams Honored in 90th Year Gathering
Over 60 relatives gathered at Olive Larkman’s home in Acton on July 26 to honor Mrs. Eliza Adams in her 90th year. A bouquet and gifts were presented, a picnic supper and decorated cake shared, games led by Les Adams and Albert Brooks, with attendees from Weston Mount Dennis Belleville New Toronto Mimico Scarboro Toronto Willowdale and Anzona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Larkman
R.R. 2
Acton
Denner
Eliza Adams
Adams
Teach
Les Adams
Albert Brooks
Weston
Mount Dennis
Belleville
New Toronto
Mimico
Scarboro
Toronto
Willowdale
Anzona
USA
Swift Current Boys Band Plans 2000 Mile, 8000 Trip to Acton
About 35 Swift Current Saskatchewan musicians, including two sisters in a rope twirling team, will travel 2000 miles east to Acton for a supper and concert after accepting Acton Citizens Band's invitation. The trip costs are aided by a government grant and car-ticket sales. The group, ages 12 to 21, has performed in Montana North Dakota and at the Calgary Stampede, with plans to visit Kitchener for lunch and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Acton
Ontario
Toronto
Swift Current
Secret Ant
Tary Ted Tyler
Kitchener
Pac
Charles Warren
West
Canada
Calpary
Regina Lions
Montana
North Dakota
British Columbia
Friends Gather as Pair Depart from Nassagaweya S S No 7
A group from the Nassagaweyva district meets at the Richardson home on July 27 to renew acquaintances with Mr. and Mrs. George Fletcher before their return to Seattle. Various locals and visitors are noted visiting, holidaying, or attending reunions across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Richardson
George Fletcher
Seattle
Miss Foster
Miss McDonald
Toronto
Wm. Dredge
James L. Henderson
Long Branch
Joseph Henderson
B. A. Nevin
Picton
Donna
D Henderson
Smith
Ballinafad M Kerr Hostess To Circle Girls
Ballinafad M Kerr hosted a Circle gathering with local families noted. The event included guest mentions and upcoming services at Ballinafad church as well as family holiday travels to Jasper and Copper Cliff with relatives.
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O.K
M.C.H
W.I
Bannockburn
Bride
Everton
Mrs. Gilbertson
Rockwood
Neave
Acton Young Peoples
Orton
Jordan-Lappin
Pressyterian Kirk
E. Adams
G A Dalls
Nassagaweyva S.S. No
Ballinafad
Muri Kerr
Gibb Pace
Tauage Snow Littl
Mro
Bud Ssew
van Guelph General Hospital
Richard Shortill
Wasige Beach
Beth McEnery
Sharon Blackjack
Parry Sound
Bart Rayne
Arnold MecEnery
Copper Cliff
Charles M. Davidson
Jasper
Alta
John T. Davidson
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