Oakville Wins Opening Game 11 2 in Lakeshore Clash
Oakville dominates Acton 11 2 in Friday May debut as Pollock and Markey star for Oakville while Snyder brushes aside Acton bats. Acton hurler Hursh injures finger but returns, and Oakville builds from early three run lead to final 11 2 victory on lakeshore field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halter County Baseball League
Oakville
Oakvillians
Triple A’s
Ich Mayor Campbell
Dr Deans
Warren Hilmer
Mint
Alert Boys
Lakeshore
Oskville'n Try
Adontana
Acton Hrush
Goy
Caliber Art Churchill
Arton
Oakwaitte
Waterhouse
Acton
Dre
Lindsau
Markey
Morton
Lakeshore Boys
Oakville -Pollock and
Acton -Snyder and
Brush
Politto
Toronto
Umpre M. Tyler
Humemary
Pretty Acton Wedding on Victoria Day
A wedding at four o clock on May 14th united Hazel Ruth Acton in marriage to John Naymond Holmes at the home of Mr and Mrs D Giant MacDonald Acton Rev A W Fosbury officiated The bride wore a floor length white brocaded taffeta gown with a pearl coronet veil The groom was supported by his brother Wm Holmes About 45 guests attended from Toronto Hamilton Brampton Shelbourne Creemore and other towns The day also notes a local baseball game where Grand Valley lost to Milton after lacking batting practice and hints at more practice to come The piece closes with a hopeful line about future games and weddings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe D Giant MacDonald
Hazel Ruth
John Naymond Holmes
Frank Holmes
Acton
A W. Fosbury
Johanna Hill
Alan G MacDonald
Wm. Holmes
Patricia Thyteston
Hamilton
Sane
Wm Gowdy
A. Near
Toronto
Brampton
Shelbourne
Creemore
Grand Valley
Baseball Season Opens in Acton Saturday Afternoon
Acton Park prepares for opening day with Milton as the contending team. The Acton Town nine aims to win as usual, with opening ceremonies to include a prominent municipal official and Royal Mand attendance. The park features fresh grass and a newly worked ball diamond ready for a summer game.
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Milton
Acton Park
Municipal Theta
Legion Service in Acton to Feature Lieut Col Sydney Lambert
Acton Branch Canadien Legion organizes Sunday church parade to Knox Church Acton with 245 pm interview. Lieut Col Sydney Lambert, OB Bonus wit, is the scheduled speaker marking his return to Acton after release from the capital. Parade forms Legion Hall 230 pm with municipal officials patriotic groups scouts cadets and veterans urged to attend led by Lam- Scota Band and Marshall J M McDonald. Salute at YMCA Mill Street.
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Acton
Canadien Legion
Knox Church
Terview
Sydney Lambert
Lambert
Lagion
Hoy Scouts
Depvicemen
Lam- Scota
J M. McDonald
YMCA
Mill Street
Letter Found in Fire Alarm Box Surfaces in Hamilton
A letter stamped found in fire alarm box was received by Mrs. Katie Erins of Hamilton six months late. City firemen discovered it in a small space beneath the box top during an inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Katie Erins
Hamilton
Welcome Home Wives Arrive in Acton from Overseas
Mrs Norman Price arrived with her husband to their new Acton home after sailing aboard the Lady Radley from England on Friday. Previously Miss Jessie Mitchell of Manchester, England, was Mrs Price before their August marriage. Also welcomed was Mrs Mary E Kenny and two year old Katharine by Private P A Kenney, arriving today after crossing overseas on the Queen Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Price
Acton
Englhind
Lady Radiey
Price
Mixg Jeasie Mitchell
Mrnchall
England
Mary E. Kenny
Katharine
Pte
P. A. Kenney
New Homes Hare
Junior Farmers Plowing Match Brings Notable Success
Halton junior farmers held a plowing match on J. A. Taylor's Hornby farm. Among 39 tractor entrants, Milton Juniors won the W o J Robertson Special with 12 minutes of action. Awards included walking and tractor plow classes with entries from Rockwood Acton Milton Hornby Norval and Seareetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
J. A . Taylor
Hornby
Clark Young
Milliken
Milton
W.oj. Robertson
Jack Ferguson
Rockwood
Clark Armstrong
Acton
Gordon Ferguson
Chas Lyrichy
Dan Ismond
Georgetown
Smith Griffen Acton
Cameron Wilton
Northern Halton School Area Plan Discussed at Milton Meeting
Acton Milton Georgetown Nassagaweya Esquesing and parts of Nelson Trafalgar joined a council and committee session at Mil ton to review forming a Northern Halton Area with five board members and a plan to serve Milton Acton Georgetown Nassagaweya Esquesing and parts of Nelson Trafalgar. The panel outlined non compulsory mutual agreement petition timing and future study while Oakville and Burlington already planned two schools serving Trafalgar and Nelson Townships.
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Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Nassagewega
Queung
Achoola
Herve Chas Larkness
Lb. Skuce
M. Mo Hobinson DI Hurlington
Ontario
County Council
Department of Education
Speyside
Nassagawega
Esquesing
Nelson
Trafalgar
Halton
Acton Georgetown
N Sogaveyy
Exquesing
Counci
Oakville
Burlington
Farmers Holiday Set for June Second at Halton Fair Grounds
Halton County farmers declare June 2 as Farmers Holiday with an afternoon and evening program at Milton Fair Grounds. Inter-town events and township softball lead to the Milton District Cooperative Silver Trophy final, with Junior Farmers county teams in strong form as a shield is awarded by Marion County Federation of Agriculture. Pack a lunch for the June 21 gathering offering free raffle tickets for a registered hog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Federation of Agriculture
Fair Grounds
Milton
Oldetta
Neter Townalp
Milton District Cooperative
Farmers County
Marion County Federation of Agriculture
Overseas Bride Welcomed at Crewson's Corners Shower
The Orange Hall at Crewson's Corner hosted a warm welcome shower for Mr and Mrs Douglas Guthrie who recently arrived from Scotland to start life in Creason's Corners. Organizer J Airdrie oversaw the event as friends and neighbors presented many autos from James and Judith Meek. The couple thanked attendees after a singing and dancing program and a large lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson's Corner
Douglas Guthrie
Alco
Canady
Guthrie
Scotland
Creason’s Corners
J. Airdrie
James
Judith Meek
Film on The Third Freedom for industrial leaders
A film show for plant foremen and industry executives will screen this evening at 8 in the Legion Hall. The Third Freedom highlights veterans disabled in naval service finding rehabilitation and useful occupation. Acton Legion, together with industrial foremen, sponsors the event.
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Legion ‘Hall
Acton
Legion
Als
Public School Staff Complete for Next Term
At a recent Acton School Board meeting the public school staff for the next term was filled. Mia J Short will teach Grade VII at 1500 dollars and Miss Elizabeth Higdon will teach Grade VI at 1250 dollars. Dora Hansen, Acton, is assigned Grade II at 1200 dollars.
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Acta
Nan Med
Mia J. Short
Roryl
Gergetown
Elizabeth Higdon
Paisley
Dora Hansen
Acton
Jean Barber
Softball Season Sees Win For Rachlin Team
The opening clash in the triple A softball league saw Benny’s Junkhouse and Rachlin’s squad defeat Forre by 21.18. The Forre’s rallied late but fell short as Jean Kachiin pitched. Umpires Lindsay and Masters handled disputes and fans left hopeful for a strong season.
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Benny
Junkhouse
Tuyous
Forre’ Ry
Forre’s
Soliball
Jean Kachiin
Lindsay
Masters
Haster’s
Haster's
Smith A Stone
Georgetown
Miss Marie Clayton Wins Proficiency Award in Class
Minas Mande Clayton of Acton won a proficiency award for general proficiency at nurses in St Josephs Hospital Hamilton last week. The graduation exercises were held Wednesday with attendance from Acton including Mr and Mrs Wollayston and Miss Harrop. The recipient plans a three month course in children's diseases in Detroit, and the community extends congratulations.
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Minas Mande Clayton
Acton
St Josephs Nospitad
Pamilton
Lo Playfair
Playfair
Mare
Woli Clayton
Prion
Detroit
Mea Wollayston
EL. M Schioedee
Mia EE Harrop
Hubbell Andrews Wedding in St Albans Church
In St Alban s Church on May 1 the marriage of Mary Virginia Andrews of Point Leamington Newfoundland to Charles Edward Hubbell of Acton was solemnized by Rev E A Parker. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with veil and carried cerise roses. Milford Courtney served as best man and the couple will reside in Acton.
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St. Alban'’e Church
Mary Virginia Andrewa
Waller
Milford Courtney
Mra
Morris Courtney
Acton
Clothing drive appeals for June collection
The committee behind the initial clothing collection thanks generous responders and plans a second appeal in June. They ask households to set aside any clothing they can spare for the drive, with the collection date to be announced later.
Four Youths Convicted of Robbery With Violence in Burlington
Alfred Taylor 14 Hamilton and Leonard Simeon Tennltan Beach were sentenced to three months and four months in jail with strap strokes. Harold Smith Maanlten Beach received one month and five strokes. Hetty Chapple 18 Hamilton got a suspended sentence with restitution and court costs. Seduction of George Cooper 17 Hamilton led to two years custody and to repay money. Magistrate K M Langdon noted previous Toronto trial. Additional minor penalties included a $10 fine for Gordon Titus Mil ton for carrying two beer bottles and George Taylor Oakville awaiting higher court for gross indecency.
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Alfred Taylor
Hamilton
Owas
Fant Taboo
Leonard Simeon
Tennltan Beach
Nandlsbor
Harold Smith
Maanlten— Beach
Kut
Hetty Chapple
George Cooper
Burlington
K. M. Langdon
Cooper
Nelson
Langdon
Toronto
Main St
Milton
Gordon Titus
George Taylor
Oakville
Reservoir Repairs and Tower Painting Nears Completion
Outing of Acton Public Puritics Commension notes reservoir work and tower painting nearing finish. Chairman Hansen and Commissioner MacArthur present. roofers start new pool roof. grounds cleaned. overflow pipe guard planned. earth around reservoir to be prevented from washing. painter finish. tribute to Chas Wilson for lifesaving award. Financials list supplies and services including Northern Electric and Sangamo.
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Acton
M. Hansen
Joi MacArthur
Wilon
Dublin Institute Elects Officers for the Year
Dublin Women's Institute held its May meeting at Mrs. Anderson's home with Mrs Barber in charge. Edith Nelles presented auditors report showing $595.34 balance. Officers elected include Hon. President Mrs Van Gooren, President Mrs Yarber, 1st Vice President Mrs Moffat, Vice President Mrs Robertson, Secretary-treasurer Mrs Somerville, Assistant Mrs McGlaughlin, District Director Mr Anderson, Branch Directors Mrs Storey Mrs J Britton Mrs Steele Mrs Ferguson, Auditor Mrs McIntyre Miss Edith Nellis, Scrap Book Editor Miss Minnie Somerville, Pianist Mrs Robertaon. A $500 donation was sent to Acton Fall Fair. Monthly food boxes for a family overseas were to be packed. The ideal monthly program was won by Mrs Vantinnen and will be presented at the District Annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Anderson
Mra Barber
Misa Edith Nelles
Mra Near
Mra. van Gooren
Mra. Yarber
Mre. Moffat
Mra. Robertson
Somerville
McGlaughlin
Mr. Anderson
Mre
Storey
J. Britton
Steele
Ferguson
McIntyre
Edith Nellis
Minnie Somerville
Robertaon
Acton
AMra_Vantinnen
Coming Events and church anniversary listed for June
Acton Boys Band Garden Party on June 27 with Russ Creighton entertainment. Further details to follow. Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday School observes its 103rd anniversary at the morning service on Sunday, June 8.
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Acton
Russ Creighton
Tainers
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Triple A
Victoria
Plyers
Col. Lambert
Pirebon
Canada
Het
Crewson's Corners
Specia
Rachlin
Marie Clayton
ST. Albans
Hanter Laboratentes
Hopleansant
Chas Wilson Ontes
Othe Plectrical Association
Ao Amedal
Dtabt
Commisman
Wilanon
Snap Oon
Can Lad
Feveral Wire & Cable Co
Marconald Flertric Ltd
Remington
Arrvices
Northern Electric
Domision Cutout) Co
Sangamo Co. Ltd
Workmen's Compensation Board
St Palmer
Leapresas & Transport
Dublin Institute
Conorthee
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