Acton Fall Fair to anchor centennial celebrations
Acton plans a four day fall fair as the hub of the town centennial. R R Parker and Brendan Aherne from the Acton Centennial Committee outlined tentative events for September at Prospect Park Community Centre. A live TV educational program, arena show, agricultural fair day, mass church service and a monster ballads finale are envisioned with volunteer support from local groups.
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Canada
Acton
Prospect Park
Decoration Day Parade and Service Planned in Acton
People of Acton and surrounding district will gather at Fairview Cemetery Sunday afternoon for the annual Decoration Day service and graveside observance. A parade forming at 2 15 p m at the C N R station will be led by Legionnaire William Nicolak with the Acton Citizens' Band then Guelph and Hespeler pipes bands. Participants include Guides Brownies Cubs Fire Department and various organizations. Mayor L A Duby will give the welcome and invocation with readings and prayers by Rev A H McKenzie Rev Ritchie McMurray Rev Dwight Envel and Rev Stanley Gammon. Graves will be decorated at Fairview Dublin and Pioneer cemeteries after the service. The event is hosted by multiple local groups including Acton council Legion Ladies Auxiliary LO D E Duke of Devonshire Chapter and several clubs.
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Acton Ands
Fairview Cemetery
C.N.R
Acton Ministerial Association
Legionnaire
William Nicolak
Acton Citizens
Guelph
Hespeler
Tillsonburg’ Legion
Legion
Acton Legion Chevaliers
Actons Council
L. A. Duby
A. H. McKenzie
Ritchie McMurray
Dwight Envel
Stanley Gammon
Samuel M. Thoman
Gammon
Fairview
Dublin
Pioneer Cemeteries
Acton Council
Acton Legion
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lakeside
Lo.die. Duke .of Devonshire
D.E
Acton
Bannockburn
Home economics fashion show and tea at high school
Sixth annual fashion show staged by home economics classes featured fall, spring and semi formal outfits modeled by students from grades 9 through 10, with performances by Judy Dwyer, Lorraine Servoso and Marianne Coles. Mrs. Alex led ceremonies as Theresa Marzo explained styles.
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Alex
E. A. Hansen
Minster Od
Theresa Marzo
Judy Dwyer
Lorraine Servoso
Marianne Coles
Milton Court Fines Total $477 in Police Court
Offenders charged by Acton police appeared before magistrate K M Langdon in Milton Court. Fines and court costs totaled 520 including 43 costs. Violations included traffic offenses, fortified driving, drinking by an underage person and liquor possession outside a residence, plus one case under the motor vehicles claims act.
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Milton
Acton
K. M. Langdon
Sarnia architect to meet hydro regarding proposed building
Acton Hydro Commission weighs a new building on Alice Street to house office meeting room and workshop. William Andrews of Sarnia to discuss plans on Wednesday June 8. Previous tenders exceeded costs and the project was scrapped. Strathroy visit noted. building there larger and cheaper. Commission to sell hydro water theater to future builders of all electric homes. Two commissioners plus superintendent Doug Mason to attend A.M.E.U. convention in Ottawa June 8-10. Casual summer help to be hired. Lakeview and Church Street projects underway. Accounts totaling 3451.27 approved.
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Acton
Doug Mason
A.M.E.U
Ottawa
Mason
Lakeview
Church Street
Hydro Department
Recreation committee scales back arena upgrades and skating program
Chairman Len Lovell led a meeting after two failed attempts as the recreation committee reviewed summer plans and arena repairs. Roy Goodwin will operate roller skating at the community centre with night dances drawing crowds and some compliance questions. Townsley outlined needed repairs including flooring, screening, and painting while plans for a 46 foot trophy case were approved with anticipated donations. Fire safety concerns raised by Fire Chief Mick Holmes prompted further discussion on exit doors and arena safety.
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Len Lovell
Iehaiding
Howard Pearce
Roy Goodwin
Lovell
Harold Townsley
T8t
Testoud
Ebrumittes
Soan
Townsles
Frank Thompson
Townsley
Mr. Townsley
Frank
Herb Ritchie
Mick Holmes
Centenary Library Tender Plans Revealed June 8
Tenders for Acton’s Centennial Library will be called on June 8 if the council accepts the Centennial Committee’s recommendation after final plans by architect Don Skinner. Closing date is June 30. A report from library board member Ted Pratt notes council should construct the building, with an annual rental representing about 300 percent of the library’s operating budget. Landscaping, carpeting options, window types, and potential air conditioning are among tender variables. A bridge across Stool Creek was not in the contract. A Strathroy visit by library board members highlighted a modern two-zone complex with cathedral ceilings and space for 18,000 volumes in the library portion.
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Acton
Meena
Don Skinner
Roede
Department of Education
J. McGeachie
Library Board
Ted Pratt
Council
Skinner
Stool Creek
River Street
Othe Creek
Fred New
Strathroy
Losva
Cancer canvass sets record for Acton district funds
The Acton Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society reports a record total of 2717.68 raised in Acton and district for the campaign this year, including Eden Mills for the first time with 49.25 and nearby areas such as Nassaugaweva 264.75 Bannockburn 213.55 Duplin 507.10 and Highway 25 south 63. Campaign chair Mrs. Ray Archie praised the effort and urged continued support for cancer research and treatment with most funds flowing to Acton town.
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Acton
Canadian Cancer Society
Eden Mills
Ray Archie
Nassugaweva
Bannockburn
Duplin
Highway 25
Glenlea
Pat Lynch
John Blundell
Gordon ‘Ralston
George Bowman
Fred New
Glenn
Centennial planning urgent meeting for Halton County clerks
Clerk administrator Jack McGeachie joined Halton County clerks at a Georgetown dinner meeting held last Wednesday at Halton Golf Club. A Community Centennial Planning Branch representative stressed urgency of local centennial projects and urged citizen backing alongside elected officials. Georgetown council sponsored the event.
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Jack McGeachie
Halton County
Halton Golf Club
Georgetown
Community Centennial Planning Branch
Georgetown Council
Acton Lions Lead London Parade in Big Civic Display
Acton Lions paraded through London on Sunday in a three mile route with about 100000 spectators. The decorated truck featuring a clown and a dwarf gnome in a large hat hid Bill Taylor while 300 entries took over three hours to pass the reviewing stand. Lionettes in minstrel show attire joined the clown band under convention chairman Ne Miller and committee members Art Gordon and Jim McLennan.
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Acton
Bill Taylor
London
Bul
Taylar
van Johnson
Gwen
Nancy Lauder
Acton Plant
Ted Teler
Jo Charlie Kingsmill
Dave Peal
Rudolph Spielvogzel
Frank Spielvorel
Bing Ramsden
Rayo Agnew
Julian Latjac
Actons
Chaiman Ne Miller
Art Gourdon
Jim McLennan
Acton Lions
Acton’s Oldest Merchant Charles Browne Weighs 96th Birthday
Charles Kelly Browne, 96, Acton’s longest active merchant, will celebrate at his Main Street store. A nonagenarian who rarely misses work, he greets customers and friends on his birthday. Browne, Orange Lodge member for years, first walked at age 12 on July 12 and remains active in conventions and lodge events.
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Charles Kelly Browne
Acton
Main St.n
Mr. Browne
Orange Lodge
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Cathy Gervais
Wendy Masters
Linda
Feafiklin
Yvonne Yateman
Judy Jordan
Sarnia
Hydro
Ters
Acton Commission
Les Duby
Acton Centennial Library Committee
Strathroy Hydro
Orval Brown
Violame
Elmer Smith
By Esther Tassor
Brian
David
Anne of
Centennial Library
A. J. Buchanin
Oral Norton
Mary Irwin
Marjorie Jordan
Shirley
George Collins
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