Italian Immigrant Dies After Tractor Crash on Nassagaweya Farm
Nicola Melatti a 20 year old Italian immigrant who had only been in Canada six months died from head injuries after a tractor accident on a Nassagaweya farm. Witnesses say the machine rocked when it struck an obstruction during a turn and he fell. He was treated at Milton Private hospital then Hamilton General where he died at 11 15 p m. An inquest may be considered.
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Canada
Tueasday
Nassagaweya
Nicola Melatti
Boris Trifonoff
Fries Ilton
Campbellville
Beaver Dam
Melatti
Milton
Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton
Italy
Howard Gunn
Y's Men's Season Ends With Dinner at Hilltop Lodge
The Y's Men's club held its final meeting of the season with a turkey dinner for over 50 at Hilltop Lodge Erin. Ed Footitt led as new president. Gordon Oder and John Moses left the district as W Wolfe presented letter openers. Court whist and results followed with ladies' first Mrs J McGeachie, second Mrs T Watson, men's first W Wolfe, second McGeachie. Meetings pause until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilltop Lodge
Erin
Ed Footitt
Gordon Oder
John Moses
W. Wolfe
J. McGeachie
T. Watson
McGeachie
Judge Pie Biscuits In Baking Contest Held
Women from the Women's Institute gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs Hugh Reid's home with 15 members and seven visitors. The program included scripture readings, a roll call, entertainment by Faye Garner, and a tape on the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNC Amey Asceuts
Ureendck Women's Institute
Hugh Reid
Institute
Pearen
Mary Stewart
Elwood Johnstor
Elva Pearen
Elwood Johnston
Eliott Patterson
Duke of Edinburgh
Thomas Hemsley
Elliott Pat
Caive Bk
Dance Winners At Spirit Lakes Chapter Event
Derphine with sparkling action won the special dance prize at Spirit Lakes chapter gathering. Frank Gibbens of Rockwood and Mrs A Hufnage were noted as winners in dancing, with Vic Patrick catching the lucky balloon during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pynny
Frank Gibbens
Rockwood
A Hufnage
Vic Patrick
District High School Board Considers Equipment Purchases
Ball League plans emerge from a park gathering of about 7 boys and 12 interested men. The group discussed adding softball alongside hardball for summer play, with further decisions expected at a second park meeting tonight.
Acton Artists Display At Five Counties Exhibition
The Five Counties Art Association held its first display at Orangeville High School with 262 paintings, including two by amateur Acton artists. Acton participants included Miss W Stull and F Black, Hatton night school instructors, who helped organize the event. A traveling exhibit is planned to promote amateur painting and creative growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Counties Art Association
Orangeville
Acton
Hatton
W. Stull
F. Black
Georgetown
Five Counties Art
MacDonald Institute
Schnell
Dangevilly
Muss
Kathleen Alger
C. Lamb
Larne Masales
George Musselle
Bela Maye Roszetl
Wanetta Smith
Ilene Wedge
Doris Whson
Harry Otterbein
George Bowman
CBC Television
Hurst's Team Y Hockey Victors Claimed Top Spot
Mike Bursts team edged through floor hockey to claim victory amid multiple matchups. Ruddick and Mea both contributed, with key plays securing the win for M. Hurst's squad as they pursued the top seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bursts
Vic “Rans
Fie Camelee
Mikey Bete Oo
Hed Ruddick
Acton Georgetown Board Notes Staff Changes and Repairs
Acton and Georgetown boards approve staff changes at Acton High School and authorize repairs. Miss E Harri's resignation accepted. Mrs E C Reed to fill vacancy in September. Eleven applications for caretaker. R Spielvogel hired at 2200 dollars yearly. Grant income 35000 received. accounts total 13437.46. Repairs to Georgetown building cost 225 with chimney and roof work. dry retaining wall approved at 766. Insurance survey to be conducted by Frank Cowan Co for three schools.
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E. Harri
Acton
E. C. Reed
Norval
Acton High School
R. Spielvogel
Georgetown
Shipway
Haynes Bros
Rochards
Frank Cowan Co
Municipal
Sthon
S Wetion
Messry
Conn
Figrave Cook
Carbett
Brown
Hall
Pickett
Milne
Vicechairman W. Coon
Eden Mills to get new school as bids advance
Eramosa district plans a 35000 dollar school at Eden Mills to be ready by September. Location on Eder M road opposite the Presbyterian church. Well dug, tenders submitted, architect is Alar Sage of Guelph. Project expected to serve about 40 pupils with more rooms planned later.
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Eramosa
Eder
Fom
Presbyterian Church
Arebatvet
Alar Sage
Guelph
Raf
Spring Sale and Tea Event Highlights
A spring sale and tea event raised funds with Mrs Ki Marwings and McEacher McGibbons among organizers. Tea tables decorated with spring flowers were managed by Mrs Dolphir and assistants, including Mrs Creasey.
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S. Agate
McEacher
McGibbons
Ki Marwings
Creasey
Dolphir
Decoration Day Parade Plans In Acton June 20
The Decoration Day program was reviewed by the committee in the Legion Hall. The Guelph Sea Cadet Bugle Band and Acton Citizens' Band are confirmed for the parade with pipe band negotiations ongoing. Legion and auxiliary units plus local organizations and officials participate. flowers at graves to invite the general public to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
E . A. Currey
Ministerial Association
Guelph Sea Cadet Bugle
Acton Citizens’ Band
Legion
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Lakeside
C.D.E. Wire
Devonshire
Women’s Institute Fire Men
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Buchanan
Vic Patrick
June Start on Warren Grove Sewer Extension Indicated
Acton council indicated a June start for the Warren Grove sewer extension with bids to open June 7 for a $36 000 extension. Engineers Ro W Anderson and Associates outlined plans and a house to house survey will locate lateral connections at the property line. Debenture tenders were opened with A E Ames and Company winning $85 000 in debentures at 105 20. Council discussed motel by law and annexation proposals with Ontario Municipal Board.
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Warren Grove
Ro O W. Anderson and
Associates
Lud
Ans
Wo Mtehel
Wartel Grove
A. E. Ames and Company
Council
Vimy Street
Mill Street
J. McGeachie
Main Street
Acton
McGeachie
Department of Highways
J. D. Lucas
Ontario Municipal Board
McGrachie
Three Whippet Club Entrants in Race
Three members of Acton Whip Club entered the National Steel Car War Veterans Association junior race in Hamilton last Saturday. W. R. Allenby Jane Hohman and Bob Heatley Jr placed 32nd 34th and 50th in the fifth annual two and a half mile test. First prize went to Hamilton Olympic Club with Guelph Legion Track Club second and Canisius College third. Winning time was 12 minutes 38 seconds.
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Acton
Whippet Club
National Steel Car War Veterans’ Association
Hamilton
W. R. Allenby
Jane Hohman
Bob Heatley Jr
Hamilton Olympic Club
Guelph Legion Track Club
Canisius College
Band Plays Kicks Off First Home Soccer Game Saturday
The article notes Band Plays opening ceremonies as the mayor starts the first home game. It mentions a goal by Per gga Tee in the 43rd minute and another by Arthur Wassalo, with Andy Nolan supplying a key assist. The KW Dechmen visit Saturday and Letty Belle from Guelph is on deck for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Tyler
Acton
Kitchener
Andy Nolan
Pryesess
Alowed
Goa
Arthur Wassalo
Woovie Kuatenerer
Kwdechmen
Park
Letty Belle
Guelph
Thie Feusto
Victoria Day Office Closure Notice
The Victoria Day holiday affects schedules as the office will be closed on the upcoming Monday. For the next edition items and ads, submissions are best sent by Friday or Tuesday to ensure timely preparation.
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Om Victoria
Three Towns Seek Joint Engineer for Acton Milton Georgetown
Acton Milton and Georgetown councils consider hiring a single municipal engineer to handle all work except hydro engineering. Milton and Georgetown favor a four man team, Acton remains cautious, seeking only an investigative level. Nine member committee includes mayors and officials from all three towns. Secretary is Acton clerk J McGeachie.
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Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Thhree
E. Tyler
C. Lindsay
R. Thompson
C. Martin
S. Childs
C. Wilson
CNIB Campaign Sees New Chair After Co-Chair Departure
Gordon Beatty becomes local CNIB campaign chair following Gordon Oder’s departure to Amherstburg. About $600 collected so far, with some business donations pending. Acton’s quota is $2500. roughly one quarter reached. Donations can be left at the Bank of Montreal. John Greer handles canvassing for the 3 Men’s club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Gordon Oder
Amherstburg
Gordon Beatty
Acton
Bank of Montreal
Beatty
John Greer
Local Bank Manager Gordon A Gder to Lead Amherstburg Branch
Gordon A Gder, longtime manager of the Local Bank of Montreal in Acton since 1951, moves this week to head the Amherstburg branch. He has served as YMCA finance chairman and treasurer, Healter TB Association representative, CNT B ocommission chair, and held church and Masonic roles. His successor at the Gageard Barton street Hamster unit is George Davey, previously an accountant at the Main street East branch in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon A Gder
Bank of Montreal
Amherstburg
Ader
YMCA
Acton
Healter. TB Association
CNT
Krax Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Men's C
Walker Jedee
George Davey
Gage
Isa
Davey
Grand Valley
Main Street
Westenghoust Ave
Divey
Mamco Stirling
Sunsury
Hespler
Gaze Ard Bartor
Eric Hilts Wins Zone Speaking Contest
Eric Hilts, a grade six pupil at Rockwood Public School, won the semi final Zone Public Speaking Contest sponsored by the Canadian Legion in Galt. He spoke on Democracy Begins with Me. He advances to finals in Harriston next week with district friends wishing him success.
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Legon
Galt
Eric Hilts
Rockwood
SS No 9
Eric
Harriston
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Debonnaires
W. Dumarche
H. H. Hinton
M. Hurst
Gordon A. Oder
J. Kerihey
Kenney
Cooper
Boin Cooper and
Horton
Toronto
North Halton
Eden Mills
W.A
Ray Everdell
Vicrs
Ralph McKeown
I. Simpson
Mac Sprowl
Mr. Moses
Sprowl
Everdell
Leatherland
Rofusa
Manor
Pila Rare
Counci
J Hargrave
Agnes
Willow
Cencre
CNIB
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