Acton Opens Season With Two Losses In Halton League
Acton 1038 edition reports a poor start as Acton drops both games in the Halton County League. Milton wins 9 to 0 on 11 hits and 9 runs while Heapeler’s team posts a larger score of 14 to 5 as Acton struggles early. Crowd reports reflect chilly weather and slow gameplay.
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Acton
Milton
Heapeler
Gordon
Clements
Mooney
Willams
N. Clement
Bill Waterhouse
Atvileas
Nelder W. Clements
Bob Brush
Waterhouse
Toleake
Clement
A. Clement
Bassman
J. Brush
Tolstaka
Naylor
Ken Clement
N. Morton
Bay- Mas
Anderson
Igle
Guthrie
Wash
L. Marzo
Brush
Williama
Marso
Tolsteka
Lyle
Morton
Bayliss
Tor
Toletzka
Williame
R. Brush
Quthrie
Mars
Anderaan
Mario Fied
Blinoo
Marion
Williams
Toleteka
Toletaka
Lyte
Sprout
W. Clement
Toletska
Tyler
Jacque
Marco
Cripps
Ryder
Taylor
Ballinafad resident wins weekly Pugsle Poem prize
Mrs C McEmery of Ballinafad is named winner for the week with the answer Mafe king. A new Puggle Poem appears on Page Five and readers are urged to submit entries using the coupon, mailed to The Pars Paras Office by Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. McEmery
Ballinafad
Mafeking
Pars Paras
School Choirs to Broadcast from CFRB Station in Toronto
Acton School Choirs, winners at Halton County Music Festival, invited to sing over Radio Station CPFRB in Toronto. Arrangements pending with broadcast likely Saturday evening at an early hour this or next week. Musical Director at CPR choosing the numbers.
Outstanding Speakers Placed for Magna Carta Week
The Magna Carta Week committee has secured notable speakers for two events. K F Kendrick of Toronto Normal School will speak at the Wednesday evening session with pupils present, and former Toronto Mayor W J Stewart OBE will address the Sunday open air gathering. Rev H L Bennie leads the Sunday program team and Rev Father McBride serves on the committee. Mrs Wilderspin heads the Wednesday program planning for June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. F. Kendrick
Toronto Normal School
W. J. Stewart
O.B.E
Toronto
H. L. Bennie
Father McBride
Wilderspin
Canadian church delegates attend world conference in Utrecht
Representing Canada Rev. G. C. Pidgeon and Rev. Robert tz of Toronto join about 150 Protestant denominations at a World Church Conference in Utrecht The Netherlands. The gathering aims to forge a broad union of Christian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Pidgeon
Robert Tz
Toronto
Canada
Utrecht
Netherlands
Union
All Christian Churches
Dublin Institute Holds Annual Meeting in May
The Dublin Woman's Institute met May 10 at the home of Mrs Nelson McLaughlin with President Mrs Near presiding. Officers and committees were named including President Mrs G Somerville and Vice Presidents Mrs Anderson and Mrs Akins. The program featured songs by Charlie Roche and Donald van Goosen, followed by thanks and a social.
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V.r.oc. A
Acton Woman's Institute
Bishop
Wright
W. Vanaickle
Campbellville
Mra. Nesbit
F. Anderson
N. Lambert
Gillott
Dublin Woman's Institute
Mra
Nelson McLaughlin
Mra. Near
TNS Steouony OY
G. Somerville
N. Anderson
C. Akins
Wm. Bracken
Alex. Near
Webster
Mars. G. Robertson
W. Watkins
Mirs. McIntyre
Wm. McClaughlin
Tuck
Vandooasa
Storey
McGregor
Somerville
Near
McIntyre
Vandoosen
Auditore
Harber
Mr. Somerville
CG. Robertson
Askiatant Piahist
WcDougall
Wm. Frank
Wm. McGlaugh- UN
Edith Nellis
Charlie Roche
Donald van Goosen
Hasteas
Larich
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Ray McKeown
Wiley
W.hayding
R. Mcleown
8. Morrison
Misa Margaret Brown
Piantat
PF. Cole
Agshan
Mias
Laura” Miller
Miag
Edna Russell
Miasea
Margaret Young
Laura Miller
Robi. Kerr
Mize J. McDonald
Annie Cree
Drools
W. Harding
Bwackhamer
M. Young
Mrs. Harding
Margaret Brown
Obituary for Mrs Duncan MacMurchy of Dresden and Brampton
Mrs Duncan MacMurchy a native of Ballinafad died Saturday at her son Norman’s Brampton home aged 87. Eldest of eight she was daughter of Geo Anthony born at Ballinafad and lived near Churchill over thirty years. Her husband Duncan died in 1916 and two siblings predeceased her. she leaves sons Dr John MacMurchy Dresden and Norman Brampton. Funeral Tuesday at Norman MacMurchy’s home conducted by Rev W K Hager and Rev PF Andersom, interment at Palrivew Cemetery Acton.
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Dallimafad
Duncan MacMurchy
Norman
Brampton
Sho
Geo. Anthony
Ballinafad
Churchill
Martin
John
Lily
John MacMurchy
Dresden
Norman MacMurchy
W. K. Hager
Toronto
PF. R. Andersom
Palrivew Cemetery
Acton
John A. MacMurchy
Robt
J. Waldie
Adggeph
Guelph
Mr. Waldie
Georgetown
Enquesing
Robert John Waldie
Alexander
Walatemtxid
Waldie
Hey
Mary Laugheed
Wm. Robertson
H. L Bennie
Daviison
Iterment
Fairview Cemetery
George
Joseph
James Mulholland
Duncan McDougall
George Somerville
J. B. Mackenzie
Empire Day Concert A Splendid Town Hall Event
Standing room only marked the Empire Day concert held last Thursday in the Town Hall. Sponsored by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LO.D.E. and presented by Public School pupils, the program featured choirs, solos, tap dancing, and a light pantomime with widespread praise for staff and scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Land O' Mine
J. M. McDonald
Lorraine Pallant
Charlie Allan
Oradle
Mira fHunt
Mra
Gawiy
Miss Hunt
Mary R. Moore
Betty Gideon
Joyce Dessureault
Betty Gibson
Mary Marsao
Sam Brunelli
Gordon Gibbina
John McHugh
Duke of Devons
Jimmie McGilloway
Miss McMiludn
Wited Duval
Dolores Lappin
Mias An
Page Pive
Old Pictures and Scores From Acton Baseball History
Courtesy of ball players from decades past the article presents photos of Acton championship teams from 1902 and 1964 and excerpts from the 1904 season. It lists lineups for May 21 1904 and July 18 1904 games, notes a 7 3 Acton win and a 2 0 Galt win, and mentions a September 11 3 Berlin victory with evolving lineups. It also catalogs pitchers used that year including Organ Hynda Lanson Bennett Stevens Hickey Green and others.
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Acton
Guelph
Gait
Berlin
Waterloo
Preaton
Beattie
N. Ryder
Wallace
Tripp
BE Ryder
Weldon
Organ
Oram
H . If
Wcere
Galt
Beattle
Ryder
McDonald
Denis
McIntosh
Stevens
E. Ryder
Green
Hickey
Wilds
Hynda
Lanson
Bennett
Father passes after long illness in Acton area
Dear Editor recounts the death of a father after February 1 illness and May 8 440 pm passing at Okotoks. He underwent major surgery in Calgary General Hospital earlier with blood transfusions from Crescent Heights United Church members. Funeral held at Okotoks cemetery with clergy Rev Pocock Rev Horricka and Rev Kirk.
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Calgary General Hospital
Crescent Heights United Church
Methodist Church
Acton
Tusk Acton Farr Paras
Alexander
Okotoko
C. BE. A. Pocock
United Church
H. M. Horricka
Acton Scout Jamboree Claims County's Largest Event
The Acton Troop hosted the fourth annual Bannockburn Jamboree attracting more than 100 more registrations than prior years. Scouts visited Beardmore Plant and Mason Knitting, joined contests led by Major McManus, and Acton won the Shield for the year. The three day event included a big campfire at the Arena with Scout Commissioner George Elliott presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Acout
Halton
Acton
Acton Park
Scouta
Mach
Beardmore
Mason Knitling
Y.M.C.A
J. A. Chapman
H.betta
Galt
Toronto
Rd Mimico
Pergus
Kim
I. Gowland
Milton
Romphi
K. Kettlewell
Ard Mimico
G. Gibson
Weston
B. Herman
Ird Mimico
M. Wallace
T. Kennedy
J. van Goosen
G. Wood
Irda Mimico
Dirk van Goozen
Mimico
Oakville
Morse
Palermo
Fergus
Pireman
Beinta
Éth Galt
Guelph
Oshawa
Waterdown
Ota
George Elliott
Musical program and social evening at Actondale UFYO
A May 6 meeting of Aquondale UF YPO, led by President Harry Smethurst, featured a varied program. Leonard Tubman chaired the event as Jack Cooke played violin, Howard Gwatter recited, Helen McGowan and Helen Meredith performed, Dot Church delivered a humorous monologue, Jim McIntyre led dancing with Lorena Locker at the piano, and Arthur McKeown gave a humorous recitation. After the National Anthem, lunch and dancing followed.
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Aquondale UF. Y.P.O
Wea
Lome
S&c
Harry Smethurst
Leonard Tubman
Aalow
Jack Cooke
Howard Gwjtter
Helen McGowan
Helen Meredith
Dot Church
Jim McIntyre
Lorena Locker
Arthur McKeown
Prize Winners at First Cub Hobby Exhibit
The Wolf Cub Pack held a hobby exhibition in the Parish Hall during the Boout Jamboree. Entries spanned five classes and were crafted by the boys. Winners included categories in collections, models and art with names such as Bill Vincent, George Musselle, Pred Crewson, Lloyd Robinson, and George Johnson among the top placers.
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Acton
Bird’ House
Fred Crewson
George Musselle
Lloyd Robinson
Bill Vincent
Pyre Somerville
Kghting
George Johnson
Pred Crewson
John Agar
Pyfe Somerville
Cooking O' Cake
Bhi Vincent
Candy
Ryfe Somerville
Bul Vincent
Ottawa executive honored with Silver Buffalo award
John A tiles of Ottawa Chief Executive Commissioner of the Canadian Boy Scouts Association received the Silver Buffalo for distinguished service to boyhood at the National Scout Council meeting in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A.tiles
Ottawa
Canadian
Boy Scouts’ Association
National Scout Council
Cleveland
Acton Woman's Institute June Meeting Announced
The June meeting of the Acton Woman's Institute is set for June 2 at 2.30 PM at Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon’s. Miss Bennett of Georgetown will speak. Georgetown Legion schedules a Monster Field Day and Zone Rally on July 1. Veterans softball and children's races accompany evening activities with a big bingo on June 30 at 6:30 PM. Guelph Legion Bugle Band and Pipe Band are listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Woman's Institute
Hugh McCutcheon
Miss Bennett
Georgetown
Georgetown Legion
Guelph Legion Bugis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Toakville
CFRB
Dublin Institute
Duncan Macmurch
Empire Fair
Queen Elizabeth Amilea
King George ' On the Dais
Glasgow
Scotland
Empire Concerta
Alberta
Bannockburn
Institute Elect
Srouta
George McLaren Raown
Actondale
U.F.Y.P.O
Stampa
Pyre Gomerville
George Musselie
Bill Vinent
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