Historical Keepsakes Bequeathed to Free Press
The Free Press receives a bequest of old articles and historic photos from the Tate and Frank McIntosh collection. Items include early Acton hockey and lacrosse team images from 1897 to 1902, with players like Fred Eider, Ed Ryder, Bill Garnes and Hal Ryder named. a lacrosse photo in front of Acton grandstand and a Lasten Cup memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lins
Actan
Pred Ryder
Halo Scout
Jin Smith
Bat Ryder
Joe Banal
Bert Smith
Thie Gattert
Frank Slintosh
Hal Reder
Ricrosse Pictire
Acton Grandstand
Steed E
Mathence
Lake Avene
Mothis
Fred Eider
Ed Ryder
Fo McIntosh
Bill Garnes
Bad Wellaite
Acton
Bik
Volte
Disey Ship Cay
Ryalor
Aml Pature
Actonhall Club
Fo Mcintosh FE
Ryder
Neil McNabb
Bat Boy
Runk” Holmes
Brigade to Teach All Comers in Save-a-Life Week
The St John Ambulance Corps announces Save-a-Life Week from May 16 to 21. Brigade members will demonstrate Holger Niehsch lifesaving methods at Robert Little school with public nights and special groups invited to learn artificial respiration and other skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton St. John Ambulance Brigade
Robert Little School
Holger-Neilsen
R. S. Hart
Morris Gordon
George Hargrave
St. John Ambulance Corps
Jean
At & Pan
Holger Niehsch
Gold Tulips Mark Guiding’s Golden Anniversary
The Girl Guides are reminded daily of Guiding’s anniversary as they arrive, with celebrations highlighting pure gold for the golden jubilee.
Council Approves 12190 Supplementary Grant for Road Upgrades
Hardtop works to be laid on Lakeview Mowbray and Churchill Roads North to Glenlea with grading gravel and oil. Payment to Godson Construction for Glenlea subdivision. Amending agreement with CNR to install culvert and manhole. Planning board zoning changes sought for Main Street site. Municipal lot planned by water tower for storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardtop
Lakeview
Mowbray
Churchill Roads
Act On Council
Mowbray Place
Glenlea
Churchill Road
Department of Highways
C.N.R
Glenloa
Robert Little
Sewer and Water Committee
Bell Telephone
Church and
Elgin Street
Planing Board
Department of Planning and Development
Main Street
Vial
Urban Board Debates Regional Industrial Group Setup
Acton Georgetown council representatives moved to form a regional industrial commission during the North Halton Urban Board meeting in Acton. Topics included recreation, dog control, parking, and halting CN R passenger service to Georgetown and Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mango
Georgetown
North Halton
Department
John Ejffiot
Department of Planning and Development
Grattan Township
Milton
Mary
Pentis
Millon
Erin Hyde
Elliot
Robertson
Rlsan
Ten
Oakville Humane Suc
Childs
Miltary
Leker
Board of Transport Commissioners
Await Trusses For New United Church Work
Work on the new United church is delayed as trusses are awaited. Mikt Holmes of J B Mackenzie and Son Acton division says the trusses are expected this week and construction will start immediately once delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Mikt Holmes
Acton
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Stump Pulling Bee Postponed to May 28 at Fairy Lake
Parks board chairmen R. R. Parker said the stump pulling bee planned for Fairy Lake Saturday is postponed due to wet weather. Volunteers will be welcome on Saturday May 28 for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Lake
Parks Board
R. R. Parker
Parker
Lions Club Charter Night marks new Acton chapter
District Governor George Laughlin recounts Lions Club origins 43 years ago as 200 attendees celebrate Acton club charter in Legion auditorium. International president Cr Sturm cables best wishes as Mayor Gay offers greetings and members urged to strengthen leadership and involve women in Lionism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Alex Johnson
Acton Club
George Laughlin
St. Catharines
Russ Vickers
International Lions
Burlington Club
Legion Auditorium
Jocal Cn
International
Cr. Sturm
Chicago
Hamilton Central
John Gay
George [Laughlin
District Governor Recaps Club History Since 1917
The District Governor outlined the time spent by members in various activities and sketched a brief history of the club since its formation in 1917. He described Melville Jones of Chicago as the founder and noted the initial 25 clubs, with continued growth mentioned before a page break.
Posture King and Queen Crowned at Acton High School
Two Acton High School students, Gloria Latimer and Alan Hayward, were crowned Posture King and Queen during Posture Week. The Gils Athletic Society conducted a daylong contest with a walking erect posture requirement and deductions for poor posture. Mrs. J. Galloway and Mrs. D. A. assisted in judging as a brief crowning ceremony preceded a dance with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glorae Latimer
Alan Hayward
Acton High School
Canada
Gils’ Athletc Society
Wititers
Marra McKelvey
The
Athletic Association
Gloria
Alan
J. Galloway
D. A
Glenn Latimer
Moira McKelvey
D. A. Smith
Mist McKelvey
Athletic Society
Dante
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hollahder
Pst
Vilestra
Holland
Griet
Ocke
Akke
Benske
Wilhelmina
Jen
Preyea Ura Neunder
Riche Viestra
Mr. Wise
Wmich
Gratareanen Ake
Canela
Canadie Wiest
Tiviag
Sretste
Fobo
Hal
Free Press
Fhree
Tate
Frank MeTntosh
Wes
Sin Walfred
McDora
Burts
Rienk- Viestre
John
Lietste
Robert Hart
Tord
Bella-Mare Roszell
Hite
Godson Construction Co
Urban Board
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!