High School Students Visit Royal Winter Fair
Nearly 100 ADHS students attended the Royal Winter Fair on Monday. In charge were Mr. Evan and Mrs. Orr. Agricultural classes toured stock judging crops and farming implements while home economics students sought craft and display information. The event featured a Tommy Hunter broadcast, a fashion show, a Barn Food Theatre cooking demonstration, and horse and car displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D.H.S
Evan
Tommy Hunter
Acton Lions Host Small Credit Valley Choir Concert
Vic Bristow thanked the Credit Valley choir for visiting Acton as 40 singers performed to a crowd barely larger by a dozen. The Lions club sponsored the event with ticket money scarce, and the audience joined in the music despite the small turnout. Mike Dore led the numbers, with Cultee and cookies served after the concert under Ton Sel Lamb’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Bristow
Credit Valley ‘Choral Group
Acton
Lions Club
Mike Dore
Hammer
Mabe
Basen
Ton Sel Lamb
Western Canada badminton and basketball series update
A jumbled report notes Western Canada events with badminton and basketball themes. Mentions Cont rimecd action, a weekend session, student registrations, gym footwear, and a Windsor team preparing for Russia, with Soviets referenced in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Twat
Alines
Canada
Beas
Wonder
Chass
Novosti
Acton
Dasteed
Vane Alreads
Bhane Uo
Khisses
Sean Ban
Jim Casburis
Windsor
Qathdags
Russia
Three New Members Nominated to Acton Parks Board
Parks Board recommends George Williams Alec Zheethoff and Keith Black for new terms to fill three vacancies. Mrs Fryer and Mr McKenz ie retire this year. Joe Hurst resigned previously. Council to appoint next year and board plans park projects and payments totaling £622.71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Parks Board
George Fryer
G. W. McKenzie
George Williams
Alec Zheethoff
Keith Black
Joe Hurst
Recreation Committee
Norman Fryer
al Green
Acton
Lakeview
Obituary of John A Harris of Brantford and Rockwood
John Allen Harris aged 40 died Saturday November 16 after years of illness. Born in Rockwood son of Charles H Harris and Elsie A Chapman he lived in Brantford Rockwood and London England while in the RCAF. His funeral at Rockwood United Church featured Dr Laurensohlager praising his cheerfulness and patience. Pallbearers included Jim Milnes Don Hills Jack Clendenning Alec Graham and two Harris nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen Harris
Brantford and
Rockwood
Westminster Hospital
London
Charles H. Harris
Elsie A. Chapman
Guelph C.V.1
Bell Telephone
RCAF
Rockwood United Church
Laurensohlager
Emmanuel College
Toronto
Harris
Brantford
Air Force
England
R. R. Connor
Lautenschlager
Jim Milnes
Don Hills
Jack Clendenning
Alec Graham
David Harris
Laverne Harris
Agnes
Elwood
Arthur Elmer
Stanley C
Gordon S. Harris
Acton Hydro plans action and safety outreach
The commission urged contacting Ontario Hydro for immediate action after trouble with Acton Hydro. A fall crew meeting to study accident prevention will occur November 26 with Milton and Georgetown crews. Acton and Ontario Hydro share prize costs and will include Ontario Hydro electric heating brochures in hydro bills. Mayor Duby joked about heating a town workshed with gas, while debate over electric heat for the town hall band room awaits council decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hydro
Ontario Hydro
EF. G. Trier
Commission
Electrical Utilizy Safety Association
Acton
Milton
Georgetown Hydro
Hydro
Duby
Beatty
Archie
Acton Hand
Curling results and standings in weekly Hog Line draw
Local curling results from Acton weekly draws list multiple mixed and men events. Skips include A Kirkness C de Jong and M Holmes with overall point tallies shown for Monday Tuesday sessions and several teams named with players and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rognvaldson
W. C. Kirkness
LL. A.zbeetnoff
W. E. Holmes
L. F. VanWuyck
L. A. Kirkness
W. C. Zbeetnoff
L. C. deJong
M. Blow
B. Wood
A. Kirkness
BL Wood
C. deJong
A. Zbecinoft
Team rosters listed for Jan G Jan and partners
The page lists four teams with member names including Ethel Holmes, Nellie Beatty, Gwen Tyler, Peg Coon, Fran Beatty, B Oakes, Banna Krapek, Nan Hurst, Mary McPhail, E Nielsen, May Dumarsh, Lois Mackenzie, PL McCutcheon, and L Lovell. Scattered numbers appear after the names, likely scores or references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Holmes
May Wik
Nellie Beatty
A. Holmes
Gwen. Tyler
Peg Coon
Fran Beatty
B. Oakes
Banna Krapek
Nan Hurst
Mary McPhail
E. Neilsen
May Dumarsh
Lois Mackenzie
PL McCutcheon
L. Lovell
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Huntsville
Trinity United Church
Marion Mae Martin
Aubrey Martin
William Gerald Hamilton
Grenville Hamilton
Rev
W. E.stanford
Chevre
Cher
Osher
Clemens
Mums
Tyler
Agton
Pittsburgh Plate
Glenlea
Acton Plaza
F. & S. Mover
Georgetown, Ont
Optometrists
la Ueyd Davis Jewellery Shop
C. Valentine Force
Douglas Street
Guelph
W. D. Graham
Mills, Spence & Co., Limited
Tid King St
Montreal - Winnipeg - Gelt
New York
Eng
THE
Toronto Stock Exchange
King St West
Taranto Gelt - Guelph
Curlers Co
J. Krapek
B. VanFleet
G. McCutcheon
J. Goy
B. Hunter
M. Toth
Ridley
Moore O
Nolan
E. Cooper
Watscen
Patrick
G. Cooper
Jordan
Anderson
B. Toth
Sidies
W. Hewitt
W. M. Toth Li
C¢ de Jong
L. C. Holmes
W. D. May- Kay
L. E. Cooper
E. Holmes
W. G. Tyler Ob
Dd. Krapek
L. M. Dumarsh
Willa Hewitt
P. Patrick
J. McHugh
SS. Armstrong
Mary Toth
Bo Dabow
G. Price
J. Coles
Corinne de Jong
D Jordan
R. Leatherland
G. Maltby
Charlote Holmes M. Bonnette
Po Svimon
Ko Haosen
Dorothy Mackay
Jackie Blow
Lo Williams
R. Holmes
Eve Cooper
FF Gov
DL Creamer
Ho Wood
Acton Free Press
Jan
G. Jan
Peg
Les Robert
Quebec
Wayne Shubert
R.R
Speyside
Jack Ridley Cartage
ACYON
Holy Cross School Association
Riviera
Norval
Ledger
IGA
Nassau
Dempster
Westen
du Maurier Cigarettes
Naonaies
Fraservale
FISH
Florida Marsh
Ontario
Sey Apples
Beg
Monarch
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