Nassagaweya Plow Match At Jumping Deeree Ranch Near Campbellville
Ideal weather drew 38 contestants for over $1000 in prizes at the Nassagaweya Plow Match held on Jumping Deeree Ranch near Campbellville owned by R McDuffe and Son. Judges William Barrie and Alex Black praised work and organization. top winners included R G Brown and Stanley May in walking plow, Nonna Tyndall and Spencer Wilson in tractor classes, with regional dignitaries and 200 banquet attendees commending the event.
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Halton Plowmen’s Association
Jumping Deeree Ranch
Campbellville
R. McDuffe and Son
William Barrie
Waterloo County
Alex Black
Wellington County
Nas& Gagaweya
Vernon McArthur
R. G. Brown
Waterloo
Horby
Stanley May
Halton
Nonna Tyndall
Richmond Hill
Spencer Wilson
Claudé Picks
Esso
Bank of Nova Scotia
Arne Old Howden
Trafalgar
Bank of Commerce
Hatton
Rey Warrington
Cipla Eattes
Sterling Dynes
Ford
JH. Parlor
Freeman Glen
Gordon Laver
Hornby
Mc‘Arthur
Wias
Alex Near
Harmony Kids
G. J. Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Jas. Laughland
Stanley L. Hall
M.P
Geo. Elliott
Milton
Reeve Edgar Ellenton
Nassagawea
Messrs
Wm. Barrie
Alex Block
Galt
Alf Dickie
Jerseyville
Stan ‘May
Harley Timbers
Unionville
Ist
Geo Markle
Alberton
Jack Turner
Moffat
Chiss
Merle Timbers
Aurora
Halton Named as Support Area in Civil Defense Plan
Halton County designates a support area under civil defense with Fire Chief Fred Shaw of Oakville named assistant fire marshal to direct county firefighting units during disasters. The mutual aid scheme, pioneered by Halton firefighters, allows up to four pumpers from other counties and uses running cards and a secret code to request outside help.
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Halton County
Civil Defense Organization
Fred Shaw
Oakville
Shaw
Halton
Pumping Station on Main Street Faces Repair Challenge
Pumping equipment at the Main Street station neared operation but a test run surfaced a fault. Water spurted above ground, prompting excavation beside the building to locate the cause. Cast iron pipe was found sheared through about five feet from the structure.
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Main Street
Costume Prize Won By Lonesome Gall
Local festival results show Lonesome Gall winning the costume prize in a quirky, woodland themed event. Judges praised creativity and execution as participants showcased imaginative outfits.
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Lonesome Gall
Halloween Masquerade Party Highlights Local Fun
The article recalls a Halloween masquerade with many costumes including Rae Hansen and Rachel Rastell as toothpaste tubes and Douglas Davidson as Baby. Highlights include a candy hunt, costume prize won by Bill Bell, unmasking, ducking for apples, games, lunch, and a worship segment led by Hild Bell and Bill Bruce. Local pictures from the arena Halloween event accompany the report.
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Rae Hansen
Rachel Rastell
Douglas Davidson
Crawford Doulas
Momima
Bill Bell
Bill Bruce
Hild Bell
Special Speakers at Acton United Church Anniversary Services
Special speakers Rev J Oliver from Rockwood and Rev E W Jewett of Toronto led morning and evening anniversary services at Acton United Church last Sunday. The Runymede Choir of Toronto provided music for the evening, with soloists and a duet, and Miss Lampard led the choir.
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Acton United Church
J Oliver
Rockwood
E. W. Jewett
Toronto
Runnymede Choir
K. Randall
PD. Simmons
Veldhuls
QC. Lampard
Oliver
Boaiktoan
Windsor Castle
England
Jowstt
George Bishop
Mus. Bac
Holy City
Engineer Blames Plumber For Sewer Operation Delays
Consulting Engineer R. V. Anderson told a special meeting last Thursday that sewerage disposal delays stem from an uncompacted plumbing contract held by G. R. Muckars Georgetown. Council discussed lengthy delays in operation and reviewed housing plans for a new fire pumper storage project with two tenders rejected and options for building work and plant upgrades debated.
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R. V. Anderson
Council
G. R. “Muckars
Georgetown
Councll
Acton
Plains
Jones
van Gils
Tyler
W A Club Hosts October Meeting and RCMP Speaker
The W A group met at Mrs Jolley’s on October 25 with many members and visitors. President Mrs Denny led with prayer as reports were read. A Tea fundraiser and sale of Christmas cards were planned. Const Clayton Fryer gave a talk on RCMP work and answered questions. Members visited the new Parish Hall display and closed with prayer.
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St. Albana W. A
T. Jolley
W. Denny
Const
Clayton Fryer
RCMP
Fryer
Kcept
W.A
No New Fire Hall Necessary
Acton ratepayers are spared a 4000 addition to the fire hall to house a new pumper. Town workmen under foreman Al Kirkness removed obstructing pillars widened the doorway and completed brickwork above. The only remaining tasks are porch insulation and new doors, with costs kept minimal.
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Acton
al Kirkness
A. Clifford
Acton Described As Attracting Lindsay Residents
A Lindsay family asked about moving to Acton after reading a Telegram description of the town. The Telegram piece drew strong interest, and Acton officials say a visit would confirm the town’s appeal. Local residents praised the writers’ cooperation.
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Acton
Lindsay
Auction and community sale highlights at Acton Y's Men’s Club
The Acton Y's Men's Club met last week featuring Clayton Freer of RCMP who reviewed a year in Baffin Island service. Auctioneers Hindley and Elle with clerk F L Wright assisted, along with SHA and the Community Auction earlier this year. Chinese auction items were sold as bidders raised bids under a set time limit, with the last bidder winning each article. Final plans were made for the annual Halloween party.
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Clayton Fryer
RCMP
Acton Y
Clayton Freer
Baffin Laland
Ro Hindley
Oj Elle
FL Wright
Sha
Canadian Hockey Players Arrive in London for Earls Court Rangers
Canadian hockey players were greeted with cheers at Waterloo Station London upon arrival to join the Earls Court Rangers. They will play hockey in Britain this coming winter as members of the Rangers team.
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Waterloo Station
London
Britain
Earls Court Rangers
Witches Ghosts and Clowns Brighten Y's Men Halloween Party
Witches ghosts clowns and costumed children gathered for the annual Halloween party hosted by the Y's Men with a parade from the town hall to the arena. Prizes went to multiple costume groups including John Kentier Linda Mraidhy and Philip Sutton Sondra Cunningham Robert Parkyer Stasan Wale son Don Cook Ella dany Jacek McFadden Blaine Raehlin and Les Hotehen and Mrs Ge Hargive. A candle blowlout prank and a candy distribution followed with minor mishaps, no injuries reported, and crowd enjoyment preserved the festive mood.
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Hallowe'en
Acton
Aren
John Kentier
Linda Mraidhy
Philip Sutton
Sondra Cunningham
Robert Parkyer
Stasan Waleson
Phare Preva
Don Cook
Ella Dany
Bete U
Jacek McFadden
Blaine Raehlin
Les Hotehen
Ge Hargive
Tntu
Chit Suttan
Cavalcade of Cars Escorts Statue of Virgin to Church
Roman Catholic parishioners from Acton escorted the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima to St Joseph's Church in Acton during a diocese tour led by Father Patrick J. Moore. The procession included motor escorts and devotions describing the Fatima apparitions, with plans to continue to Georgetown and other towns in the Hamilton diocese by mid February.
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Acton
Rockwood
Fatima
Bern
Guelph
Hamilton
Patrick J. Moore
Scarboro
Father Moore
Portugal
Mma
Speeu
Dominican Republic
Trinidal
Dutch Guiana
Brazil
French Guiana
Jamualca
Alaska
Blessed Mother
Hanutton
Georgetown
Drayton
Alma
Elora
Fergus
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Doug Manning
Les Hotchen
Gordon Oder
Nassagaweya Lot Mecca
the Free Press
Free Press
Charles Kirkngss
Ceveromness
Joe Thirst
Asood
Fawn
Aiallawe'en
Calvacade
Y's Men‘s Club
Ronnie Heller
Linda Jeanne Braida
Karin Heller
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