Nassagaweya Plow Match Draws 38 Contestants
Ideal weather boosted Halton Plowmen Association events at Jumping Deer ee Ranch near Campbellville. 38 contestants contested over $1000 in prizes with R G Brown leading walking plow class and Nonna Tyndall from Richmond Hill winning top tractor class.
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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
Esso
Bank of Nova Scotia
Chisso
Arne Old Howden
Trafalgar
Bank of Commerce
Hatton
Rey Warrington
Cai Pba Eadres
Sterling Dynes
Ford
JH Parlor
Freeman Glen Trewin
Omagh
Gordon Laver
Hornby
Halton Named as Support Area in Civil Defense Plan
Halton County designated as support area by civil defense. Fire Chief Fred Shaw of Oakville named assistant fire marshal directing county fire units during disaster. Mutual aid scheme, led by Halton firemen, mirrors city fire department operations with up to four pumpers from county units on first extended alarm.
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Halton County
Civil Defense Organization
Fred Shaw
Oakville
Shaw
Pumping Station On Main Street Faces Operational Delays
Pumping equipment at the Main Street station neared readiness but a test run yesterday showed a new problem. Water pushed above ground, prompting excavation beside the building to locate the fault. Workers found the cast iron pipe sheared through about six feet from the structure.
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Main Street
Lonesome Gal Caps Halloween Costume Prize Night
At a Halloween masquerade on October 20 the prize went to Bill Bell for portraying a Lonesome Gal in evening dress. Rae Hansen, Rache Raszell, Douglas Davidson, and Crawford Douglas created playful disguises as shaving cream tubes and other characters. The event featured a candy hunt ducking for apples and unmasking after games.
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Rae Hansen
Rache ‘Raszell
Douglas Davidson
Crawford Doulas
Momima
Bill Bell
Bill Bruce
Hild Bell
Anniversary Services At Acton United Church Hear Two Speakers
Nev J Oliver of Rockwood and Rev E W Jewett of Toronto spoke at morning and evening services of Acton United Church last Sunday. Runymede Choir of Toronto sang for the evening with solos by Mrs K Randall and duets by Miss D Simmons and Mrs Veldhuls.
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Acton United Church
Nev. J Oliver
Rockwood
E. W. Jewett
Toronto
Runnymede Choir
K. Randall
Windsor Castle
England
Justice
Jewett
Serview
Rev
Jowstt
George Bishop
Mus. Bac
Holy City
Engineer Blames Plumber For Sewer Plant Delays
Consulting Engineer R. V. Anderson told a special council meeting that delays in the sewerage disposal system stem from an unfinished plumbing contract held by G. R. Muckars of Georgetown. The council reviewed proposed housing for a new fire pumper, rejected two tender offers for storage buildings, and planned site modifications and utility upgrades at the disposal plant.
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R. V. Anderson
Council
G. R.muckars
Georgetown
Councll
Acton
Plains
Jones
van Gils
Tyler
W. A. Meeting Highlights Guest RCMP Speaker
W A members and visitors met at Mrs Jolley’s home on October 25 with a large turnout. President Mrs Denny opened with prayer as reports were read and plans made for a Thanksgiving Tea. Christmas cards and calendars were sold and Const Clayton Fryer spoke on RCMP work while displaying exhibits.
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St. Albana W. A
T. Jolley
W. Denny
Clayton Fryer
RCMP
Nuamerous Snate
Fryer
W.A
No New Fire Hall Necessary for Acton
Acton ratepayers learn no four thousand dollar addition to the fire hall is needed at present. Town workers under foreman Al Kirkness removed obstructing pillars to gain width and completed brickwork above the doorway under A. Clifford. Inner doors removed. only porch insulation and new doors remain. Total cost kept to a minimum. citizens pleased no large expenditure is required now.
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Acton
Acton Described As Attractive. Lindsay Folk Wish To Move
A Lindsay family asked about moving to Acton after reading a Telegram description of the town. The Acton piece impressed seeker's interest and prompted an inquiry. Citizens provided cooperative information, and a visit would confirm Acton’s appeal.
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Acton
Lindsay
Auction at Acton Y's Men's Club Highlights RCMP Visit
Clayton Fryer of the RCMP spoke on a year of service on Baffin Island and a supply ship visit. Auctioneers Hindley and Ellie with clerk FL Wright supervised a Chinese auction and other items. SHA aided the Community Auction and plans for the Halloween party were finalized.
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Clayton Fryer
RCMP
Acton Y
Baffin Island
Ro Hindley
Oj Ellie
FL Wright
Sha
Canadian Players Arrive for Earls Court Rangers Probe
Canadian hockey players greeted with cheers as they disembarked at Waterloo Station London. They join the Earls Court Rangers for the coming winter season in Britain.
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Waterloo Station
London
Britain
Earls Court Rangers
Halloween Party Delights Youth at Ys Men Program
Witches ghosts clowns and other costumes delighted about 360 children at the annual Halloween party. Groups judged for best outfits after a parade from the town hall to the arena featured prize winners in multiple groups. A mishap with a candle and candy caused minor scrapes, but the event proceeded with music and games under Charles Kirkness’s supervision.
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Hallowe'en
Acton
Aren
Hallowe‘en
Y's
Ronnie Heller
Linda Jeanne Braida
Karin Heller
Cavalcade of Cars Escorts Statue of Fatima to Church
A car cavalcade from Acton escorted the Fatima Pilgrim Virgin statue through Rockwood and back, part of a Hamilton diocese tour led by Father Patrick J. Moore. The statue traveled with dedicated devotions and a blessing, visiting Drayton Alma Elora Fergus and Guelph before Georgetown and a February finish.
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Calvacade
Acton
Rockwood
Fatima
Guelph
Hamilton
Patrick J. Moore
Scarboro
Father Moore
Portugal
At Palo
Speeu
Dominican Republic
Trinidal
British
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
Mc‘Arthur
Alex Near
Harmony Kids
G. J. Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Jas. Laughland
Stanley L. Hall
M.P
Geo. Elliott
Ist
Geo Markle
Alberton
Jack Turner
Moffat
Chiss
Merle Timbers
Aurora
Lonesome Gall
the Free Press
Free Press
John Kentier
Aod
Linda Mraidhy
Philip Sutton
Sondra Cunningham
Robert Parker
Stan Watson
Charles Kirkngss
Asood
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