Acton High At OAC Play Day In Guelph
Acton competitors at the OAC Play Day in Guelph tied for second with 15 points as Walkerton won with 18. Paul Lawson set records in high jump at five feet four inches and pole vault at nine feet six inches, while Bill Coon was second in the half mile. Bob Coon earned a second in the hop, step and jump and third in high jump. Wayne Archie took third in the 220 yard dash. Richard Mason placed fourth in pole vault. The girls’ volleyball team lost to Galt. Tavistock matched Acton for second with 15 points. Schools grouped by population with about 20 Ontario high schools, including Collingwood, Galt, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Paris, Erin and Georgetown, took part. Acton entrants included Janice Baker, Annamarie Spitzer, Wayne Archie, Bill Coon, Bob Coon, Paul Lawson and Richard Mason. Girls’ volleyball team members were B. Anderson, D. Dawkins, F. Garner, M. Jennings, J. McCrea, F Oakes, J. Stuckey and J Allan. Dinner was served in the OAC cafeteria and a dance followed in Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
O.A.C
Guelph
Walkerton
Paul Lawson
Bill Coon
Bob Coon
Wayne Archie
Richard Mason
Galt
Tavistock
Ontario
Collingwood
Kitchener-Waterloo
Paris
Erin
Georgetown
Janice Baker
Annamarie Spitzer
B. Anderson
D. Dawkins
F. Garner
M. Jennings
J. McCrea
F Oakes
J. Stuckey
J Allan
OAC
Memorial Hall
Acton High School
Hansen
Three Brigades Hold Mutual Aid Relay Practice
Milton Acton and Georgetown fire brigades staged a Sunday morning mutual aid drill in Georgetown. About 25 firefighters used nearly half a mile of hose to relay water from a creek along a road, demonstrating the hook up of three hydrants. A second group practiced in the county’s southern area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Welcome Home Party for S. Sgt. Ryder at Eden Mills Hall
A welcome home party in Eden Mills Hall celebrated S. Sgt. E. C. Ryder of Petawawa returning from a Far East tour. About 150 guests from Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo, Brampton, and other towns attended. The event featured vocal numbers, dances, dedications, prizes, and refreshments hosted by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills Hall
S. Sgt. E. C. Ryder
Petawawa
Far East
Toronto
Hamilton
Waterloo
Brampton
Georgetown
Gall
Guelph
Hespeler
Acton
Arkell
Eden Mills
Richard Starkey
Joan Coulson
Ruth Brinklow
Doreen Tolton
Mervin Tolton
Richard
Jimmy Starkey
Bob Barnett
Alex Black
Hume
Melvin Tolton
Don Nelson
Anna Crulson
Father J Corrigan Dies in Toronto Obituary
Father James Corrigan died on Tuesday at a Toronto Jesuit seminary from a heart attack. Born 1914, he studied at St Stanislaus school and Guelph, joined the Jesuits in 1931, taught at Loyola Montreal, and finished priestly formation in 1944. He served as procurator in Toronto and chaplain of the Catholic Women's Retreat Association. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Corrigan of Guelph, and two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corrigan
St. Joseph's Church
Acton
Jesuit
Toronto
Father Corrgan
St. Stanislaus School
Guelph Collegiate
Loyola College
Montreal
Catholic Women's Retreat Association
Leo Corrigan
Guelph
Dutch YMCA appoints OD Schmull secretary in Acton
The YMCA announces Od Schmull of Amsterdam becomes Acton YMCA secretary for next year. He arrives in September with extensive YMCA and sports background, is married with three children, and plans to settle in Canada. Schmull has chaired the Olympic games committee, led the Dutch basketball federation, and engaged in youth hostel and church work. Dick Bean calls his qualifications splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OD. H. Schmull
Y.M.C.A
Amsterdam
Holland
Acton
Schmull
Canada
Acton Y
Dick Bean
United States
Springfield College
Former Merchant Symon Dies in Guelph Hospital
John Allan Symon born Acton April 2 1867 died May 14 in Guelph General Hospital after a July 1952 stroke. Survived by wife Flora Stayton and a grandson, with a daughter Evelyn predeceased. Funeral May 16 at Mee B Rumley. interment Fairview cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allan Symon
Acton
Guelph General Hospital
Mr. Symon
Main St
Apton
Charles
Helen Symon
Flora Stayton
Evelyn
Symon
Sault Ste. Marie
Kirkland Lake
Mee B. Rumley
Fairview Cemetery
Oil Truck Fire Near John Street Sparks Blaze Trail
A K J Beamish oiling truck caught fire on John Street between Bower and Mill streets. 17 year old Kim Mitchell of Toronto suffered arm burns and was rushed to Guelph General Hospital. Firemen doused flames quickly, but insulation on underground lighting wires burned, causing a short circuit. The truck suffered about $1,000 in damage and four tires burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore Road
John-Stin Acton
Jim Mitchell
Foronto
Guelph General Hospital
K. J. Beamish
John St
Bower Ave
Mill St
Bower
Kim Mitchell
Toronto
Guelpha General Hospital
al Kirkness
Victor B. Rumsey
Meeting on May 12 Considers Farmers Union Brookville Hall
Delegates from the Farmers Union and a Federation of Agriculture representative discussed aims and actions. The Federation praised its work while Farmers Union leaders urged fair wages, shorter hours, and legal aid. A key point contrasted farm and industrial conditions, with prices and protection debated. The discussion touched on the Vegetable Oils Act and proposed dual pricing for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Brookville Hall
Federation of Agriculture
Willard Britton
Albert Comrack
Ext
John Hutchinson
England
Cecil Belyea
Ontario
Vegetable Oils Institute
Belyea
Miller
Ladies' Auxiliary Honored by Y's Men at Dinner
The Y's Men's Club honored their wives and friends and the Ladies' Auxiliary at Hilltop Lodge on May 14. Gordon Oder thanked the auxiliary for their support during the year and Mrs. Claude Cook and Mrs. Charles Kirkness replied for their groups. John Greer presided at a brief meeting, followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's Men's Club
Y's Men’s Auxiliary
Hillop Lodge
Y's
Gordon Oder
Claude Cook
Charles Kirkness
John Greer
May meeting of Knox Church WMS honors Linda Mann
The Senior Auxiliary of Knox Church met on May 14 with guest Linda Mann, winner of the Daughters of Knox essay contest among presbytery juniors. She received a book The Silver Chalice. Mrs E W Smith and Mrs E McKnight led worship, Miss Clark spoke, and Miss Roszell and Mrs Blow contributed instrumental music. The group prayed for a missionary in British Guiana and thanked Guelph Presbytery president Mrs Black for the Acton rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S. of Knox Church
Linda Mann
Daughters of Knox
E. W. Smith
E. McKnight
Clark Mainprize
Mainprize
Black
Guelph
Shower in Acton Honors Bride to Be
Miss Audrey Anderson, Toronto bride to be, was surprised by an Acton shower at Mrs. A. Long’s home. The public health nurse who served Acton for three years was joined by former Acton friends and Toronto guests Lulu Warner Mia Jo Agn Ridler Mrs Jo Omand and Mrs Donalda Switzer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Anderson
Toronto
Acton
A. Long
Miss Anderson
Lulu Warner
Mia
Jo Agn Ridler
Jo Omand
New Hamburg
Donalda Switzer
Hillsburgh
Acton Council Approves 1473 Final Sewer Settlement
At the regular meeting the council approved paying Spartan Contracting 1473 to settle the sewer contract dispute, with 800 in new claims partly covered by a 300 previously accepted, avoiding court costs likely over 1000. The session also addressed taxi licenses, park deeds, fireworks enforcement, and arena repairs amidst a long agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Spartan Contracting Co
E. Tyler
Toronto
Spartan
Coista
Lindsay
Lot H
A. Goodwin
A. Denny
Leishman
John R. Leishman Park
Irwin
Tyler
Mra. Frank
Halton Health Unit
MN St
Baxter
C Bradley
Watson Dairy Bar
MacSwain Motors
J.B. Mackenzie
Mdse
L. Garner Motors
Acton Free Presa
Elliott Bros
W. Coles
Clerk's & Bailiffs
Acton Pac
Hydro
Bell Telephone Co
Dept. of Health
Dunn & Rawlings E. Tyler
Suspend Operations At Local Bowling Green And Courts
Due to lack of interest and support the bowling green and tennis courts will suspend operations for this year, officials announced this week.
Acton Institute Hosts Annual Social Meeting
Mrs Earl Lambert hosted the Acton Women's Institute social afternoon. Mrs R L Davidson presided as members and visitors were welcomed. A verse responded to roll call and a performance of Mother Machree occurred. The May motto Wholesome homes are stepping stones to a great country was read by Mrs F Anderson. Plans for the Milton district meeting, a Coronation parade lunch, and parade participation were discussed. Social time included cards and tea.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reach Sewer
0.A.C
J. Corrigan
Ladies’ Auxiliary of Club
W.M.S. Auxiliary
Acton Institute
Theresa Arcie
Ruth Landsborough
Faye Sagaski
Elaine DeForest
Anne DeForest
Peter Lawson
Bob Whatman
Michael Hurst
Sandra Redfern
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