Acton Edged by Georgetown in Close Twilight Contest
Acton drops a 5-3 decision to Georgetown in a twilight game at Georgetown. A disputed sixth inning call by plate umpire Baird and missed clutch hits doomed Acton despite solid play and two Acton runs scoring earlier.
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Acton
Georgetown
Ike
Sid
Baird
Bares
Busatto
Robinson
Bare
Chapelle
Maaters
Hough
Lindsay
Gibsonsan
Patron
Gibson
Local Constable Promoted to Corporal at Milton Detachment
Provincial Constable Ray Mason, with seven years at Milton, is promoted to Corporal. He previously served on highway duty in the southern County, and his elevation is dated June 1.
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Milton
Ray Mason
Milton Detachment
Mason
Fire Demolished Car Passengers Escape Serious Injury
A car owned by Geo D Williamson and driven by Dave Drysdale overturned near Jas Mann’s farm on the Number Seven highway at 2.00 am. Bruce Williamson and Alex Commando escaped unharmed after the vehicle rolled 100 feet into a ditch and burst into flames. A lighter and spilled gasoline caused the fire. Corporal Ray Mason investigated the crash.
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Geo D Williamson
Dave Drysdale
Bruce Williamson
Alex Commando
Jas Mann
Ray Mason
Magistrates Court Rules on Three Local Intractions
Acton Magistrate K M Langdon presided over three cases. Darrow Johnston received a six month suspended sentence and $33.20 costs for intoxication under twenty one and restaurant disturbance. Charles Shultis was remanded for sentencing on charges of obstructing an officer and operating a late hour punch counter under a municipal by law. Elmer Denny of Dennys Taxi was given a suspended sentence with costs. the court warned repeat violations would bring penalties.
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Acton
K M. Langdon
Darrow Johnston
Charles Shultis
Shaltts
Elmer Denny
Denny's
Canada Liberal lands historic majority under St Laurent
Prime Minister St Laurent wins a record mandate leading the Liberal Party with 192 of 262 seats in the House. The endorsed PM will form the government as Canada’s longest serving leader since Confederation.
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St. Laurent
Liberal Party
Cleaver Wins Halton Victory in Liberal Sweep
The Halton county results show Cleaver defeating Bennett with a 1426 majority as Liberals claim a sweeping win. Voter turnout neared 19 500 with 9498 ballots reported in Georgetown and Milton celebrations erupting across Burlington and Acton as Cleaver thanked supporters for reaffirming his 14-year tenure.
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Georgetown
CCF Alto
Halton
Dominion
Ig Gas
Cleaver
van Heaver
Bennett
Oakville Hughes Cleaver
Burlington
Lees
de Andersen
Kino Worte
Rampaiit
Oes Nelson
Nedia
No & Sa
Liberal Committee
Milton No 1
Yana
Walton
Acton
Haltonville
Palermo
Omagh
Hornby
Acton Nh
Alermao
Soan
Jermo
Oo Ag
Une
McLeod
Bronte
T G. Ramshaw
C ‘ Milton
Victor Hall
James Dun
Aningham
Ed Mahon
Alton
Banda
Joe Nova
Tiny Hopkins
Milton
Po Wentikee
IMS
Nicholson
Shane
Brown
CCF
Acton Read Dominion Day Parade and Fun
Acton gears up for a Dominion Day celebration with a Calithumpian Parade, a softball tournament in the park, kids races, a personality contest, and a Band Carnival. Night events include a band parade, outdoor movies, dancing in the Pask Pavilion, and a 1000 pm prize draw for a $400 radio and record player. Proceeds support the Acton Rotary Club Community Service Work.
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Acton
Vow
Cyelopedia
Kean
Carnival Spirit
Baxter
Domnion
pPask
Muate
Debonnaires Orchestra
Acton Rotary Club
Acton Loses Fine Citizens To Toronto In Business Advance
Citizens regret the removal of Mr and Mrs Norman Baird and family from Acton to Toronto. Mr Baird becomes head office executive of Wool Combing Corporation after serving as general superintendent of the Acton plant. Mrs Baird aided community work as Regent of the Duke of Devonshire LODE and in church activities.
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Acton
Norman Baird
Toronto
Baird
Wool Combing Corporation
Norm
Double or Nothing Big Hit For Acton Audience
Acton Y's Men Club hosted the radio program Double or Nothing at Acton Park Pavilion drawing about eight hundred attendees. Ten contestants selected subjects, with first correct answer earning a dollar and doubling until a nineteen dollar total or a missed answer. Prizes ranged up to sixteen dollars for Miss O Locker Mrs Mann and Mrs Haydon, with several consolation awards of one dollar.
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Acton Y's
Radio Quan
Acton Park
Stu Kenney
Don Gordon Art McGregor
Frank Deaville
O. Locker
Mann
Haydon
The
Maker Shoe Stores
Kitchener
Toronto
Acton Old Boy Revives Fund for Swimming Pool
A local update from Acton notes an Old Boy revived the pool fund with a cheque, boosting hopes for a new swimming facility. Report mentions July completion goals but financial details remain unfinished and business canvass continues.
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Acton
Still Far Short of Objective on Soldiers' Memorial
The fundraising committee reports only $800 of an $1800 goal for the Soldiers' Memorial addition. They urge residents to donate, noting many canvassers have not yet reported and urging Remembrance Day completion. A further $1000 is needed to finish and proceed with contracting.
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Nolant
Wm Clayton
Bank of Montreal
Solders
Ceremony Installs Halton County New Judge Robinson
A brief ceremony in Malton County Court House swore in Wideon Ntnn Robinness as the new Halton County judge. Ottawa had announced the appointment earlier in the week and former Crown Attorney William Dick administered the oath. Judges Munro and Cochrane offered congratulations as officials pledged support for the new judge.
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Caren
Halton County Court
Howse
Pritey
Wilson Nelvon
Owkville
Binvet
Steve
Fren
Archibsard Cochrane Hrampten
Woon Mienea
Sunetgre Wilton No Hobissen
Won Munro
William 2
Diek Fetta Cras Alfornay
Halton
Phota Ty Moa Pearen
Malton County Court House
Wideon
Robinness
Oakville
Ottawa
Willian
Wo ON Munro
Archibald Cochrane
Peel County
Munro
Cochrane
Robinson
Oura
Judgma
Auc
June wedding unites Turner Wiley in quiet ceremony
Elva Jane Wiley of Toronto wed Mey Grenville Kitchener Turner in a June ceremony at St Pauls United Church Orwelia. Officials included Mr Dugden. Reception at Parrys. The couple departed for a northern Ontario motor trip, in rose net dress and hat.
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St. Pauls United Church
Orwelia
Elva Jane
Wiley
Wilson Wiley
Toronto
Mey Grenville Kitchener Turner
Theo Turner
Ontia Hey
Dugden
Hey McKeown
Mira Verne Turner
Verne Turner
Elvin Turner
Kenneth Wendover
Parry's
Ontaro
Acton July Community Events Announced
Announcements list upcoming activities including a Common Day Sports event and Rotary Club direction. Plan now for July gatherings with afternoon and night sessions noted in the public notice style of the period.
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Acton
Acton Rotary Club
Sgde
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Halton County
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Willam Robinson
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