Plowing Match Draws Crowd as Halton Contest Ends
About 2000 spectators attend the Winlton Frowmen Association's annual plowing match at the Rudell and Sons farm near Georgetown on October 2. Bob Brown of Galt wins the open jointer class. Don Ferguson of Georgetown takes the Satada Ten Special. Chas Hunter Georgetown earns the under 18 tractor plow title. notable demos include bulldozer hedgerow removal and ditch cleaning. Banquet at Hormby Orange Hall follows, with speeches by Dr W O R Graham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlton Frowmen’s Association
F. W. Rudéel and Sons
Georgetown
Bob Brown
Galt
Don Ferguson
Vern McArthur
Mitton
Commerce
Chas. Hunter
Nova Scotia
Thee Ruddell Farm
Hormby Orange Hall
Indica
Hornby
Stanley Hall M. P P
Clark Young
Milliken
Wm Harrie
Alex. McKinney
Brampton
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
W. E. Breckon
Halton
Ontario
Ronald Stewart
Clarkson
Joe Nova
Jamey Whitelock
Milton
Halton Plowmen's Association
Dinas Jointer
R. G. Brown
Emerson Green
Oshweken
Noward Fess
Selkirk
Ed. Timbers
Alf. Dickie
Jerseyville
Wm. Hooton
Iria
Inglewood
Norman Tyndall
Richmond Hil
John Ferguson
Rockwood
Ballantyne
Ida
Roy Craig
Mond Road
Jas Eccles
Doug. Reid
Lorne Lewis
Jack Marchment
Harity
Jack Taylor
Freeman
Leonard Lister
Claude Picket
Gordon McDonald
Wm. Brain
Norval
Keith Merry
Geo. Burkholder
Chas Hunter
Lloyd’ Fisher
Ross Brown
Lloyd Fisher
New Reservoir Secures Expanded Water Supply Near Actonte
Work on the spring property reservoir east of Actonte nears completion. The 50,000 gallon structure now has the Moor laid and roof completed. Eight springs discovered add a new spring water supply piped to the reservoir. The added flow will meet anticipated demand and allow constant pumping once the new well is ready. The project faced difficulties but provides a reliable water supply with only brief service interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actonte
Friends Hold Shower For Bride Of Month
An enjoyable evening was held on Bondas October 30th at the home of Mrs Fo Turner Sroo when Misses Las Fiyer and Hetty Turner entertained at a Tascelinneus shower in honor of Maas Euseen Gordon, a bride of the near future. After games, a trite's book, and lunch, guests signed the book and thanked the bride-to-be Eileen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondas
Fo Turner Sroo
Las Fiyer
Hetty Turner
Maas Euseen Gordon
Eileen
Hockey Officers Appointed in Acton for Coming Season
Acton Athletic Association hosts a lively council meeting to organize hockey for the coming season. Intermediate and junior teams are sponsored with hopes for a town league junior side under association guidance. A tribute was paid to W O Geo Molozzi with a minute of silence. Officers for the intermediate team elected include President John Royston and Secretary R B Mellon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Athletic Association
Actén Athletic Association
W.O. Geo. Molozzi
Hia Ife
J. M. McDonald
K. Marken
S. G. Bennett
H. R. Force
A. Mason
John Royston
Wm. Coorn
Wm. Burton
Wm. Middleton
Fred da
Acton Reaches Half Way in Ninth Victory Loan Push
The Acton Free Press reports Half Way reached on Tuesday at 5:52 pm as the Ninth Victory Loan aims to set a new record. Prizes awarded for top estimates to Miss Selton Roseell and Mrs Tieden Boyle, with Dausine Pallant also noted. State date and pin requirements for entry, urging participation and reminding readers of no layoffs in Acton industries. Ottawa noted for ballot boxes count. sales totals show $120,348,000 for Tuesday alone. National War Finance Committee telegram confirms totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mis Selion Roseell
Hrien
Tieden Boyle
Dausine Pallant
Gal Pa
Bhalfsway
Acton Free Press
Avton
Ontario
Yuesday
Norecord
Acton United Church wedding in October ceremony
Lola Verbena Dawkins married Sergt. Bruce Allister Williamson at Acton United Church in a double ring ceremony led by Ret. Godfrey Gray and Rev. A Walter Fons burs. The bride wore white net and satin with a Mars Queen of Scots headdress. groom is son of Mr and Mrs G Williamson of Port Credit. Reception guests wore crepe outfits and the couple left in navy and lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Church
Lola Verbena Dawkins
Wm. Dawkins
Sergt
Bruce Allister Williamson
Mra. G. Williamson
Port Credit
Godfrey Gray
Walter Fonsburs
Mias Fort Lrown
Frai CC. Dawkins
Marjorie Gibson
Mrs Caldwell Addresses Banockburn Institute on Home
The October Banockburn Women's Institute meeting at Mrs D Russell's home featured a roll call of Hallowe en Suggestions. Mrs Caldwell spoke on Home while Mrs Kerr and another member performed Silver Threads Among the Gold. The session closed with the National Anthem a graceful tune and a social half hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
D. Russell
Hallowe'en
Busines
Memorial Service for Sgt Neil McNabb in Acton
Memorial service honors Sgt Neil McNabb with a United Church ceremony. Rev Fosbury delivers a Revelations sermon while family, friends, and overseas connections pay tribute. Burial in Brookwood Canadian Section follows a military funeral in Ontario.
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Set
Neil McNabb
United Church
Brookwood Cemetery
A. A. Bourne
Nell
McNabb
Margaret McNabb
England
Cameron McNabb
Wellax
Canada
N.S
Lois Malone
Tpr
Donald Barnett
Guelph
Ted Clifford
Moore
Mra Rankin
Cole
Cecily
Ada
Arena repairs near completion after winter closure
The Actan arena restoration moves toward occupancy as weather improves. Crew replaces seating and patching boards while utilities and wall reinforcements are completed, with workers aiming to return the facility to its original condition for hosting the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan
Dee
Free Press
Gardiner
Nowork
Eapertioa
Union Farmers Opening Meeting Features Halloween Party
The Acton Junior Farmers opened with a lively gathering and large attendance as members dressed in costumes for a Halloween themed event. Winners included best costume Miss Jey Johnsten, best couple Mr Elwood Toloston, and most humorous Mr Oth Vantoaren, with dancing to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Diesaetsem
Acton Welcomes Overseas Returnees From World War II
Acton residents record more homecomings as soldiers return from overseas. Harold Harber, ROC GOS and Canadian Army veteran, arrives with family support. Sgt. Francis Papillon returns with wife Judy and daughter after service with the Canadian Dental Corps. Also shown are Sgt. Johnny Gay and Lt. M H Cooke among others returning or en route to Acton.
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Acton
Letous
Canada
Famerly Bord
Judy
S. Papillon
Chyre St
Vei
Beardmore and Co
Sergi
Johnny Gay
M. H. Cooke
J. H. Marshall
G. Landsborough
Wm. Landsborough
Lake Avenue
Wm. Blanche
Landsborough
RH. L. I. of
Hamilton
France
Germany
Berlin
County Masonic Brethren Gather at Walker Lodge
Halton County Masonic brethren attended the annual meeting at Walker Lodge Acton with representatives from local lodges. A banquet, musical selections, and toasts followed the program led by officers including War Master 27M. Steele and several dignitaries from nearby towns.
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Masonic
Walker Lodge
Halton County
Acton
Haleton County
Nis
Bal Bute
Woolstock
Dix
Mary Moyer
Geo
Chas Kirkness
Geo Musselle
Eansen
Mira
Wi Gowdy
Jouolph Spealverel
Steele
Grant Lodge
A. Darby
Parker
Guelph
J A Laeshe
Frank M Smith
Burlington
Cerbert
Campbellsvillle
Phetopson
Georgetown
Bro
BF Stevenson
Oakville
SA Featherstone
Milton
War souvenirs shown as boys return to Aeton window display
The Free Press window features returning soldiers and their keepsakes. Sgt Nicol narrates a German flag taken from Utrecht wall by a Jewish family during liberation, and a Dutch flag with crew names and battles. Pte Higby Cross contributed a map of the Ind Canadian Infantry route with battle sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crom Aetsens
Fom Nicol
Utrecht
Holland
Tom
Henscholten
Sgt
Nicol
Liene Pte
Higby Cross
Rolars
Lakeside LODF Bazaar and Acton events listed
The Lakeside Chapter LODF Bazaar is set for Town Wall on Saturday November 24. A 14 4 Legion Dance with Stan Portch and his Rythmalres is advertised for Acton Town Hall every Saturday. Euchre and dance nights, breath refreshments, and a December shop for Christmas at the bazaar are noted along with various regional social events in Acton and Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Acton Town Hall
Stan Portch
Acton Athletic Association
Brockville
Galbraith'’s Orch
Sic
Our Bazaar
Acton’ Lardles
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Distant
Wright
Geo Musselle Aml
M Axisworth
Ottawa
Fiat
TMS
National War Finance Committee
Anette
Sears
Acton Heaneh
Bean Shire
Sundax
New
Moncy
Distiyect
Artons
Fosbury
Mr. Fenbury
Heavenly Father
Posbury
Newt McNabb
Junion Farmers
Walloween Party
Aeton
Certs
Tyne
Legion
Lorne School
Acton Junior Farm
Ers
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