Remembrance Day Observance in Acton and Area
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Acton Ontario featured a solemn Last Post and Remembrance moment with 16 wreaths laid by community groups including Mrs A K Mann Gunn and Mrs W Buchanan. The parade from the town hall to the cenotaph included Acton Citizens Band and the Law Legion Ladies Auxiliary, with church services led by Rev AL Ho Mackenzie. The day drew a large crowd and included remarks by local officials and veterans as wreaths were placed and prayers offered.
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Legionnaires
Atte
Knox Presbyterian Church
Ontario
A. K. Mann. Gunn
Legion
Acton
W. Buchanan
John Guy
Jim
Duke of Devonshire
Ayton
Tor Lode
Jim Feenstra
Bret Cece
Dave Peal
Knox Pressuke
Levienan Church
Legon
Bob Drinkwalter
AL HO
Chamber of Cammene
Beer Hinton
Acton Ciivens
Bob Watson
Erin
Thomas and Abert
Hallowsville Haris
Harold Harris
Acton Leon Branch
Degier
James Milnes
Rockwood
Mie
Haltonvile
Kenge
Arrest of Two Youths After Break-in and Robbery
Constable Mervin Harness and Guelph OPP tracked a dawn break in near Erin and Acton. Three youths from Acton were charged with breaking, entry and robbery after a pursuit and an inspection of a vehicle revealed alcohol shells and shotgun magazines. The suspects were taken to Guelph for court appearances.
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Inturiew
Mervin Harness
Acton
Brampton Companion
Actin
Guelph Opp
Ern
Humphries
Guelph
Dethmen
Erin
Lepiin Hall
Pan
Harness
Wong
Mill Strent Hease
Feo
Fray Legion
Wellogton
Orangele
Wefe
Nominations Set for Thursday November 22 in Acton
Acton voters prepare for municipal nominations on November 22 at Robert Little School auditorium starting 7 30 pm with limits on mayor and council candidates until 8 30 pm and a judging of intentions to run by Friday evening at 9 00 pm Incumbents contemplate retirement while others plan to seek reelection list of polling places and deputy returning officers provided for December 4 election day reports include Ward 1 YMCA and Town Hall sites with acting officials such as Jack McGeachie and Kathleen Hirst as needed.
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Acton
Robert Little
Reese
Sin
Hydro Electric
Jack McGeachie
Oicer
Acton Gamied Chicks
Vers Ingles
Y.M.C.A
Kathleen Hirst O
Town Hall
Baretet Hedwis
Luton Meterial Hall
Willow Si
Virginie Domatsh
Rabid Animals Reported Around Acton Area
Dr G Oakes reports fox and skunk rabies cases near Acton. A rabid fox killed two family pets at Elwood Johnston’s farm after attacking a dog and cat. The fox’s head was sent to Hull lab for confirmation. A rabid skunk attacked a horse at O D Vaughan’s Esquesing estate, with the horse under surveillance. Parents are advised to warn children about approaching foxes or skunks that appear friendly.
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Acton
G. Oakes
Elwood Johnston
Dominion Pathology Lab
Hull
Quebec
Oakessla
O. D. Vaughan
Esquesing
Too Disheartened Fire Destroys Mill Street Shoe Shop
A blaze severely damaged a shoe repair shop owned by Frank Toth on Mill Street, with equipment including sewing machines and a sharpener ruined. Firefighters contained the flames by evening but the shop is described as too disheartened to reopen soon, though plans to resume by summer were mentioned. Local neighbors observed the incident. authorities noted the fire caused extensive beam and wall damage.
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Ems
Tath
Blood Clinic Today in Legion Hall in Town
Blood clinic today Thursday November 15 offers donations in Legion hall. Evening session runs from 6 to 9 with many donors expected and volunteers awaiting walk ins at 638 Main Street.
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Legion Sud
Unforeseen Expenses Create Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollar Deficit
A town faces a 6200 deficit despite an austerity plan as costs rise from cemetery expansion and sewer plant repairs. The cemetery purchase funds a future expansion while the sewer digester rebuild drives extra expense. A dispute over post office and public building plans adds to financial strain amid ongoing talks about facility ownership and YMCA cooperation.
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George Barbeau
Caplaned
Othe Wool
Geres Sudvertinige
Cemetery Council
21 Candidates Confirmed At St Alban's Church
The Bishop of Niagara presided at St Alban's Parish as 21 candidates were confirmed and received into the church. The ceremony included prayers and a later reception where certificates were presented, with several confirmands listed by name alongside church leaders and attendees.
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St. Alban's Church
Nail
Niagara Pocese
Carelbytes
Bagnall
Rex West
Waterton
Bubop Bagnall
Jean Margaret Bryan
David Allan Dodgson
Olive Mae Welle Edlerles
David Stuart Hunterfoie
Franklin Johnston
John Stew Fawn
Beverley Anne Bros Belly
Nharen Dowling
Joan Lynn Cabbous
Shores Mac Greenwood
Cenge Douglas Greenwood
Edna Mas Goodudge
Stephen Davis
Vbasten
Matt Annfast
Jobo Palwardk
Bast Stuacton
Jacqueline Tos
Jans Alesander McCoig
Jeanne Wind
Speosteat Harvey Thaghiy Fiver
Nanos
Gertrude Flue Woon
Ind
Donna Mare Wilms
Eet Pen. Pather Amd Sob
St. Alban's
Bey W & Bagnall
Arena Activities Begin Weekly Schedule at Centre
Beginning this week a daily schedule of activities at the Community Centre will be published each week. For further information turn to the sports page.
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Fie
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Acton Hree
Elon
Ueforum Legionnaires
Legen Ladies
FODE
Women's Institutes Scouts
Frank Santani
Wilfred Cales
R. M
Ean
Rotanans
Fourdanon
Rivera
Rotary Club of
Georgetown
Bob Gougeon
Rotary Fourdahor Snadens
Miguel Hurrea
Lima
Peru
Tom Shields
M Iton
Bob McCrag
Adl
Jobin Gey
Nin Pal
Dolton Pointend
Towa
Wynne
Frank Toth
A. Frank Toth
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Mill St
Naets
North Pass
MOA
Federal
Beaver Ave
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Maren
Branda
Torsdass
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