Acton Fair Returns With New Attractions and Shows
New attractions headline Acton Fair as arena acts headline Friday night featuring Vallee Doreen Emerson Godwin and Jerry La Belle. Saturday includes a harness race big parade livestock judging and a baby show with a freckled-faced contest. Two bands perform including Acton Boys and Girls Band and a Clown Band.
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Acton
Acton Park
Vallee
Doreen
Caribtrtca
New Treker
Baean Js Peared
United States
al Emerson
Hammond Organ Co. Discovery
C.N.E
Freddie Godwin
Charlie Jackson
Jerry la Belle
America
Mickey Rooney
Frances Langford
Gary Cooper
Lanny Ross
Iteny
Pany
Churchill United Church marks 160th founding anniversary
The Churchill United Church of Acton, one of Halton County’s oldest, celebrated its 160th founding anniversary. Rev. O R Flindall and guest speaker Rev. Charles Jolliffe led services with special music from guest artists and the church orchestra. The evening featured Handel and Handel pieces and a sermon on Brotherhood from the scripture text All ye are brethren.
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Halton County
Churchill United Church
Acton
R. Flindall
Ballinafod
Charles Jolliffe
Rockwood
Jolliffe
Gordon Aitken
Largo
Handel
Wm. Hinck
Temple
Robson Thompson wedding background with garden and flowers
The ceremony took place at the McRaehern home on September 27 with Miss Margaret Abe Thompson bride of Robson, officiated by Fore man. The event featured pink net gowns, pearl necklace, red and pink rose decorations, and a double stem pearl necklace for the bride. The couple plans a Niagara to Ruffdale wedding trip and will reside in Valentine.
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Mro
Norman McRaehern
Margaret Abe Thompson
J Thompson
Acton
Pura Db
Batson
Promax Robson
Robson de AO Foreman
Miusie
Wompson
Feta
Tracy
Pete
Brather
Mrov
Mrs.Hobson
Mt Veton
Friends Bid Bon Voyage To Fred Coles Before England Trip
A Baptist Church group hosted a surprise party for Fred Coles on Monday evening as he prepares to sail from New York City to England aboard the Queen Elizabeth. It marks his first visit to the homeland in 32 years. Rev. W H Wallace read an address, gifts were exchanged, and Coles thanked friends. A lunch followed with short farewells and song.
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St. Joseph's Church
Acton
London
Kilor
Ecouple
Canada
Huoms
Hostilies
Gibbbrbens
Church Hall
Altar Society
St. Joseph’s
James Gibbens
Toronto
God
FE. Nelson
Goderich
cele _brants
Johnny Gibbens
Detroit
John
Charles
Cecil
Gibbens
Cameron Street
St. Josaph's Church
Pope
Vatican City
Viscont Alexander
United States
England
Mira
Mir
Mobs
Dob Gibbens
Dorthy
Jotany
Mich
Chas. Gibbens
Bo Nelson
Viederich
W. Copps
Stratford
Vero Taapitlon
Tandy
Ata Ab
A* McColl
Tamis
Ceet Cabbens
Carol
Maas Lorraine
Abbens
Tarentoy
Bernard Doatbhe
Paul
Mes S
Papillon
Cimeh
Woodes Amet Mas Teessiee Coles
Mecoll
Qeorie Gibbens
Wid Mes Singelester
Delport
Provincial Hospitalization Groups Form Federation at Conference
Provincial groups formed a federation during a conference to share problems and plan support. A provisional committee was appointed to aid organizing groups and arrange another meeting as spring and early summer progress. Delegates from Hatton included Mr. A L Brown and Mr. R Heatherington, with Heatherington later elected to lead the new federation.
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Rome
Brown
Norval
R Heatherington
Hatton Co-operative Medic Services
Hatton
Heatherington
Federat Loan of Cooperative Medical Services
Province of
Ontario
Knox Ladies Aid Plans Anniversary Supper at September Meeting
At the September meeting the Knox Ladies Aid planned an anniversary supper. Mrs Caneron Lessianan presided as the piecing and program details were discussed. Members noted an absent officer and upcoming offerings included a choir program and readings by Mrs A Saith and Mrs Ceo Somerville.
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Caneron Lessianan
Asaith
Somerville Reartes
Cpeasurer
Moray
Ted
Rete Roxeelsaayr
Seta
Aus McCutcheon
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Force Electric Expanding Plant on Church Street
Force Electric plans a new two storey extension of fifty by forty feet to the Church Street plant for manufacturing electrical appliances. Construction began last month with staged completion and expected finish by late November following existing building designs.
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Force Electric Products
Acton
Church _Street
Nimit
Plowmen Name Halton Teams for International Match
Halton Hunter Farmers and Halton Plowmen's Association chose the horse and tractor teams to represent Halton at the International near Kingston from October 14 to 17. The inter-county teams include Jack Ferguson and Gordon Ferguson Nassagawega Township for walking plow and William Brain Norval Esquesing Township with Keith Morry Hornaby Traof Georgetown for tractor. George Hoastrawser of Brampton judged. Winners receive a trip to the 1947 International Live Stock Show in Chicago and one year of basic expenses at Ontario Agricultural College.
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Halton Hunter Farmers
Halton Plowmen's Association
Halton
Kingston
A. T. Woodley
Milton
George Hoastrawser
Brampton
Woodley Farm
Jack Ferguson
Gordon Ferguson
Nassagawega
Keen Competition At TES Field Meet Last Wednesday
High School field day proceeded under cool sunny skies at the Park with keen events among Reds Whites and Blues. Blue team captains Jim Spielvogel June Wath edged Reds leaders Meb Blow Jon Coles and Patsy Chew led Whites by four points as individual champions were named for various age groups and events.
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Reds
Blues
Jim Spielvogel
June Wath
Meb
Blow
Jonn Coles
John Agar
Patsy Chew
Jacqueline Chew
Don Davison
Joan Coles
Mch Blow
Helen Somerville
Philip McCristally
Ray Webster
Dena Bralda
Crawford Douglas
Shirley Eliott
Wartime Housing Land Annexed by Acton Township
The Ontario Municipal Board approved annexing 11.6 acres of Esquesing to the Village of Acton. The move includes Wartime Housing land and a corner of the Nelaat Duckett farm, with tax and expense arrangements set through December. Attending were Commissioners Colter and Moore, village representatives, and local residents.
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Esquesing
AMIE
Ape
Tie Village Et Oketon
Suimtivisten
Nelaat Duckett Farm
Cacres
Fievesita Township
Comessioners
Colter and
Moore
Ontario Manicipal Board
Clearge
Cleave
Fred Me
Ayinsworthy
Nelson J. Duckett
Charles Leatherlind
Vilage
Boytighop
Lee
Miss Annie Lasby Wedding Shower Held at Home
Miss Annie Lasby was honored at a shower hosted by friends Miss Trane Fryer and Mrs Margar et McNabb. Guests played games and admired gifts as the bride thanked everyone, with refreshments served by Mrs Luaby and others after the event at Main Street residence.
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Annie Lasby
Trane Fryer
Margaret
Betty ‘Turner
Nephew of Father V. J. Morgan to Sail for India
Vincent Morgan, nephew of Father V. J. Morgan, plans to travel to India for church duties. He will sail aboard the Queen Mary with fellow missionaries and scholastics to serve in northern India near Nepot Tej, aided by two Tesuit fathers.
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V. J. Morgan
India
Vincent Morgan
Mane
Nuke
Wood
Morgan
Watford Edges Acton 7 6 in Park Victory
In a tense intermediate league game Watford defeated Acton 7 to 6 at Watford Park. Dann pitched for Watford and Chabun for Acton as errors and late rallies decided the outcome with Watford pulling ahead in the seventh and ninth innings.
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Acton
Watford
Chabun
Lanert
Dawn
Watford Park
Hectober
Morales
Dann
Peter Chahun
Ettire
Triple Act
Lady Luck
Wenpennes
T Ee Acton
Marton
Muasales
Footitt
Waterhouse
Chahun
Masales
Masters
Masalos
Bet Co Shen
Cayley
Chabian
Morton
Galbraith
G. Shea
Shea
Kentner
Tait
Milton cars crash on Highway 25 injure none
A Milton pair of cars collided on Highway 25 near Milton. Police report no injuries and Constable Al Lemon investigates the scene.
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Milton
Community events list with church sale and dance
Local notices announce a bake sale and kitchen sale at a church on Saturday October with opening events at a barn dance and refreshment stall. A Memorial Hall event and a cooperative marathon are listed with dates in October November and December.
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St. Joseph's Church Hall
Alxty
Proendis
Basar
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