Acton Nine Tops Milton In Pitchers Duel On Saturday
Milton fell behind early as Acton hitters struck for runs in the first three frames. Ryder hurled seven innings of three hit ball with no runs as Acton defeated Milton by a seven run margin. Waterhouse led Acton with four hits and Woods added three as Milton used three pitchers in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ryder
Acton
Milton
Ryder
Redfern
Blanca
Clement
Patterson
Bill Waterhouse
Herb Woods
Mooney
Ion
W. Clement
Guthrie
N. Morton
Toletzka
Molozie
A. Clement
Woods
Waterhouse
Molozzie
Morton
Lamb
Lyle
Naylor
N.morton
Johnny Brush
R. Brush
Footitt
Bunco
Sproat
Motozzie
JJ Brush
Moloze
Footatt
Toretzka
R. Bnikh
Innes
J. Brush
Nagler
Ryner
Focutt
Erhousg
K. Clement
Brush
KO Clemer
Houston
W. Beate
K Clement
Pattersons
Miss Rhea Evans Honored Before Marriage
Miss Rhea Evans, ending her duties with Force Electric Proxies Just Thursday, was honored by fellow staff with a presentation. She will marry in July and the coffee table given will grace her new home, recalled through friendships with colleagues. Lorne Masters read the tribute. Evans replied graciously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea Evans
Force Electric Proxies
Acton School to Broadcast on CFRB Saturday Evening
Acton pupils from Acton School will broadcast on CFRB Saturday from 8 to 8:30 PM Daylight Saving Time. Eighty seven students will perform selections earned at the Halton County Music Festival under Miss T F Hunt. Transportation is arranged by the School Board with help from motorists who supported festival broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
CFRB
Acton School
Halton County
Schoors
T. F. Hunt
Toronto Royal Visit Sparks Western Ontario Questions
A reader questions Toronto’s handling of Their Majesties June 6 visit, urging stricter police protection and better respect for Royalty. The letter argues Toronto failed to accommodate a proper sight of the Royals and notes Western Ontario’s concerns about arrangements and public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe and Mail
Toronto
Ontario
Tao
Pbs
Torephan
Tam
Cale
Royal Truk
Quebec
Solution and winner of the Bduzzle poem
The solution to last week's Puzzle Poem was Observatory and Mrs. Wm. Wallace of Rockwood R R No. 2 won the weekly award. Readers are invited to send in their solutions to show appreciation for the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observatory
Wm. Wallace
R.R. No. 2
Rockwood
Acton Citizens Band Set for Waterloo Contest Saturday
Acton Citizens Band will perform in the Waterloo band contest Saturday afternoon. The group, led by Bandmaster Walter Mendham, aims to excel with the test piece Operatic Mingle. Twenty three players will travel. volunteers for transport are urged to contact band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Waterloo
Walter Mendham
Annual Meeting of Acton YMCA Held at Park Picnic
The Acton YMCA held its annual meeting in the park with a large attendance and a picnic supper. President W B Rumley and Secretary G W Mason led the business session. Five board members were elected for three years: E S Force W J Beatty A Mason W B Rumley and C F Leatherland. Supervisor report by W C Jones highlighted year activities and 190 participants in YMCA programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. J. Beatty
A. Mason
W. B. Rumley
C. F. Leatherland
W. C. Jones
YMCA
Young
Cy" Actiities
Toronto LODE Chapter Hosts Elm Guests and Endowment Fund Talk
The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Toronto chapter hosted Mrs. David Ross for their June meeting with Mrs. E. E. Barr presiding. Guests included Mrs. Wood Lumbers and Mrs. E. S. Duggan. A donation was voted for the Endowment Fund and flowers and music closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
David Ross
Toronto
E. E. Barr
Wood Lumbers
To.d.e
E.S. Duggan
Lumbers
Canada
Ottawa
T.od.e
W. J. Beatty
R. M McDonald
Peter Smith
R. H. Elliott
Mraj. Allan “Buchansan
W.J. Gould
William Johnstone
Bardell Lobe
James Ri Fpindkey
Miss Stephensons
Aby
Clarke
Miss“Prances McDowell
Town Grader Rescued From Fairy Lake After Winter Submersion
A town grader, sunk under water for the winter, was pulled from Fairy Lake last night after a full day salvage. The machine snagged on a sixty foot log while near the bank, waterlogged and rusted, but salvage crews freed it with two trucks a float and several chains. A brushing and fresh paint will restore it to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Lake
Robert Wallace
Toronto teacher honored before leaving school
Miss Nellie E Hall of the Toronto teaching staff was honored by Eglington School colleagues and their wives last Thursday at Chauveres near Highland Creek. Principal Mb AC Munter praised her work and a table lamp was presented by assistant minister H Sneddon. The group enjoyed a French dinner and bridge before returning to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E. Hall
Toronto
Eglington School
Bedford Park School
Eglington
Chauvere
Highland Créer
Mb AC Munter
Eglington Schol
Halls
Mnister
H. Sneddon
Miss Hall
Bridge and Paynes
Ruestus
Meeting Rockalong Institute Highlights June Session
The regular Rockalong Institute meeting June 14 at Mrs. George Graham’s home drew a large crowd. President Mrs. Plank led. D. McNabb to head a new Blove making project. Mrs. Dennis reported the District Annual Meeting at Guelph. A talk on Suggestions for Public Beating sparked hobby reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockalong Institute
George Graham
Plank
Institute
D. McNabb
J. Dennis
Guelph
Irs
Brown Gordon wedding in Rockwood celebrates Mary Jane Brown
The Rockwood Academy ceremony united Miss Mary Jane Gordon and Mr Early Melrose Brown in a powder blue gown with pink and white floral details. Attendants included Elsie Gordon as bridesmaid and Orem Brown as best man. The couple plans to reside in Rockwood after a dinner for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Academy
Rockwood
W.S. Gordon
Mary Jane
Jean
Early Melrose Brown
Melrose Brown
Hillsburg
J. W. Gordon
Port Hope
Elsie Gordon
Little Ann Stainton
Orem Brown
Allison Gordon
Marion Chapman
Isabel Chapman
Hamilton
Toronto
George's Marriage Plans and Money Borrowing Ease
The text laments George's upcoming marriage and notes his ease in borrowing money. It reflects social attitudes toward a man in financial dependency and personal ties affecting commitments.
Three Hundred Applications For Three Acton Positions
Acton School Board met in special session to review 700 teacher applications and 400 for Grades II and III. McKenzie of Honeywood won principal role at 1100 yearly. two Acton teachers, Miss Emily Young and Miss Mildred Hollinger, were chosen for Grades II and III at 800 each. Budget set at 10610 for the year with classroom renovations planned and CFRB broadcasts arranged to reach Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PW. Pearen
J.W. Boyd
F_ S- Blow
W. B. Rumley
A. J. Buchanan
Actor ‘School Board
J. M. McDonald
Acton
Emily Young
Mildred Hollinger
Toronto
CFRB
Acton Council Discusses Tax Arrears and Street Improvements
Acton council debated tax arrears and rate changes, hearing a plan to cooperate with Acton Georgetown and Milton on services. They considered Bell Telephone pole removal on Mill Street, waterworks concerns, fire safety demolitions, and a new fire truck purchase financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Public
Bell Telephone Company
Acton
Mill Street
Asia First
Council
Bell Company
Bell Telephone Co
Onmurt Aoudch
Halton Calf Club attracts large memberships
Halton Jersey Cattle Club and Milton Holstein and Shorthorn Calf Club held their second meeting of the year drawing over fifty members including parents and spectators. Jersey breeder Jas Bremner of Prasfalgar Township spoke on future prospects while officers were announced for Halton and Milton clubs with presidents Angus McNabb and Jack Hamilton and other leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Jersey
Afternoon Tea and Travelogue by Knox Ladies
Mrs V B Rumiley hosted a large gathering of ladies for an afternoon tea and travelogue by Mrs M M Leitch. She described a trip to Norway, which guests enjoyed, followed by a dainty lunch. Proceeds supported Knox Church Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. B. Rumiley
M. M. Leitch
Norway
Community Calendar Announces June Local Events
The notices list berry festival on the church lawn June 24 from 3 to 6 pm and St Alban’s Strawberry Tea on the Rectory Lawn June 28 afternoon, with details from the paper’s event column. Also mentions Acton’s first home night game on June 28 and Milton’s team schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's
Acton
Milton
Morrow to End United Church Term in Acton
Rev Dr Morrow concludes four years at United Church Acton with farewell sermons next Sunday. He moves with Mrs Morrow and daughters to Preston, to be succeeded by Rev G Clifford Gifford. Morrow led church growth including a new pipe organ and active church and YMCA community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D._.E.M. MORROW
United Church
Acton
Dr. Morrow
E. M. Morrow
Morrow
Ridgeway
Y.M.C A
Spew
Preston
Doctor John McDougall Graduates in Medicine
Dr John McDougall, son of Mrs Jennie McDougall and the late Malcolm McDougall of Acton, graduates in Medicine this year from Toronto University. He will be attached to a Hamilton hospital as a staff physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDougall
Jennie
Malcolm McDougall
Acton
Dor McDougall
Hamilton
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Miss R. Evans
Acton Public School
Haltonian
Prep Press
Acton Y.mlc.act
Brown-Gordon
George
D. Fo“Anderson
West Montrose
GG. W. McKenzie
Honeywood
McKenzie
R. M. McDonald
McKeneie Acton
Miss Creasy
Victorian Order of Nurses
Georgetown
J. B. Chalmers
E. Jones
W. J.,beatty
FP. McCutcheon
Guelph Mercury
Conneil
Grill Street
Ino
Raven
Cuuned
McDonald
Halton Cale
Halton Boys' Jersey Calf Club
Angus McNabb
Cheorgetown
Newt Huddel
Georgtown
Eddie Robinson
Gerald Graham
Milton Boys’ Holstein and Shorthorn Calf
Jack Hamilton
Freeman
Fred_ Bell
Bruce Reid
Woodley
Lloyd Chisholm
Knox
Toronto University
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