Peanut Day Nets $595 for Acton crippled children
Acton Rotary in cooperation with Planters Peanut Co. held Peanut Day raising funds for crippled children in Acton and district. A parade from Young Street started the event with music from the Acton Citizens Band. The Planters float carried 192 307 peanuts with a Peanut Queen. Winners of a guessing contest paid cash prizes, with J Cripps winning 25 dollars, A Beaumont 15 dollars, and Allan Mathes 10 dollars. Net proceeds reported as 596.08 with 128 peanut bags sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offic
Acton
Rotary
T. Jones
E. Hansen
Young St
Jones
Acton Rotary
J. Cripps
A. Beaumont
Ridgeway
Allan Mathes
Bank of Nova Scotia
Reist
Planter's Co
Tag Day Proceeds For Food By Local Chapter
Parcels tag day proceeds of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODIE will be sent to Provincial Headquarters for food. The Chapter met Tuesday evening and planned new clothing for European children. Members were urged to donate used clothing and magazines for ships. A new member joined. future arrangements were discussed at the Cookine School meeting held at ROW Eliot, Bower Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Lodie
J. W. Walte
Eliot
Bower Avene
Presentation for Newlyweds at Thompson Home
About 35 attendees gathered Friday evening at Mrs. Wm. Thompson’s home to honor newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson. Games included progressive cuchre and erokinole with prizes to Mrs. Josh Thompson and Les Halliday. gifts from Thompson Motors and Thompson siblings accompanied a tribute by A. C. Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Thompson
Ray
Thompson
Josh Thompson
Les ‘Halliday
Gordon Johnston
A. C. Patterson
Ganke
Thompson Motors
Chas. Plouff
Wais Thompson
Harvest Thanksgiving Services Draw Big Local Congregations
The Harvest Festival services were held at St. Alban's Church with large crowds on Thursday and Sunday. The church featured fruit and flower decorations, a bread loaf on the altar, special music, and choirs performing. The preaching included Von Archdeacon Thompson of Georgetown and Caton ROD.Smith of Qaicvith, with soloists Miss Yo Brunelle and Ms. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Church
Yo Brunelle
von Archdeacon Thompson
Georgetown
Reeter
Ms. Turner Tahang
Caton Rod.smith
Qaicvith
Jancor Choe Ala
Eatvices Af P Toro
Doungfal Harvest
Man Smashes Store Windows In Early Sunday Rampage
Jacek Arnold, 64, smashed a plate glass door and the store window at Maher's Show Store with a large stone in the early hours of Sunday. He was charged with breaking and entering and jailed in Milton County Jail. Authorities note repeated similar incidents and that the front display was ruined and boarded up awaiting repairs.
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Jacek Arnold
Arnold
Milton
Maher
Driver Convicted of Dangerous Driving in Acton Fatal Crash
James McKinnon of Guelph was convicted of dangerous driving after a fatal collision near Acton on September 1. McKinnon received a $200 fine and costs. no driving ban was imposed. Barbara Ware, 33, died in the crash involving a vehicle driven by her husband. Evidence cited included McKinnon’s car being on the wrong side of the road and a bottle found in his glove compartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
James McKinnon
Acton
Watt
McKinnon
Barbara Ware
Rockwood
Harry Ware
Adaick Sheady
J. M. Kearns
K.C
William Herron
Mimico
Kearns
Evin
Rech
Voluntary Workers Improve United Church Interior
Volunteers report major upgrades at the United Church Sunday School Room with coral pink repainting, new plywood base panels, hymn book cupboards and a projector station. A crew laid a new cement walk at the entrance eliminating steps to aid water drainage. Remodelling of the old boiler room into kitchen space includes additional cupboards and food service access. All materials used were purchased. labor contributed as a community effort.
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United Church
Hospital Charges To Be Investigated
An impartial commission will be set up to probe charges by Arthur Padbury that Sunnybrook patients are used as guinea pigs for Toronto medical school. The Ontario command backed the probe and will use Veterans Affairs facilities to hear evidence under oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Ordor-In-Come
Legion
Arthur Padbury
Legion’s Service Bureau
Ontario
Indignation voiced by doctors over call‑in basis at VA hospitals
Doctors and surgeons express strong discontent with the call‑in system at VA hospital services amid ongoing debates with the university medical school and related associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untrsity Medical School
D.V.A
Mrs Veldhuis Hosts Regular Woman's Association Meet
The Woman's Association of the United Church met at Mrs B Veldhuis home with first vice president Mrs H Burns presiding in the absence of the president. Miss E Hawthorne led the devotional period as church kitchen progress nears completion and memorial chimes honored the late Mrs FL Swack homer and Mr S Reid. Members quilted and, after memory prayers, social time followed with thanks to Mrs Veldhuis and the lunch committee. A turkey supper at Churchill was attended by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
B. Veldhuis
H. Burns
E. Hawthorne
FL Swackhomer
S. Reid
Orppriest
Miss Lampard
Knox Ladies Aid
Wilmer Watkins
Fred McCutcheon
FL Blaw
Alot
Davidson
C. Hansen
R. J. Hassard
Township Officers of P C Party Meet
Nassapa Progressive Conservative division officers met at Alex Pringle's residence in Acton on Sept. 27. Stanley Wratt of Halton urged early organization despite expected fall election, and Gordon Blacklock was named Ward 3 chairman. A bridge fund euchre night was planned for early November with arrangements handled by Mrs Mary Thomas.
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Nassapava Progressive
Alex. Pringle
Acton
MULA
Halton
Stanley Wratt
Gordon Blacklock
Max Storey
Mary Thomas
Campbellwills Ound
Ands Frank
Guelph
Milton Council Approves New Assessment and Road Grants
At a special Milton council meeting Reeve George Currie led decision to approve a new assessment and pursue a statutory road grant of 43 342 49 for January to August. The board also discussed buying a 614 J D Adams motor trader, saw tenders for road and drainage work, and set a fire area No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston County
Department of Highways
Cornell
Department of Lands and Forests
Ontario
George Currie
J. D. Adams
Municipal Board
Geo
Treasury Department
Bell Telephone Co
Georgetown Hydro
Georgetown Herald
George Brown
Ontario Municipal Board
Alan Benton
Rob Cunningham
Clarence Anderson
Harry Bessey
SIZ
Norman Douglas
George Leslie
H. Craig Reid
Wilfred Bird
Walter Linham
Four Year Old Hurt In Car Accident
A four year old girl, Janice Wagner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Wagner, suffered a fractured right arm and head and body bruises when struck by a car driven by Alfred H Talbot of Everton on Mill Street last Thursday afternoon. She is progressing at home. The incident occurred as she darted into the road while playing with friends. Acton police investigated but no charges were filed.
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Janice Wagner
Gordon Wagner
Ji Whe
Mill Street
Alfred H. Talbot
Everton
Acton
Iiship
Balance Provincial Grant Received by School Board
Knox Ladies Aid held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Wilmer Watkins home with Mr. Fred McCutcheon leading. They planned the turkey supper, appointed convenors, noted a birthday gift for Mrs. Hansen, reported insurance and finances, and discussed school projects including roof work, land survey, and fall fair exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Wilmer Watkins
McKenzie
Home and School Club
Heo
Leatherland
Milton Industrialist P L Robertson Dies at Home
P L Robertson Milton's leading industrialist died at his Martin Street home after a six year illness. Inventor of the socket-head screw he built a major Milton industry employing hundreds of workers for forty years. Funeral services were held at the home of G W MacKenzie with Rev. John Riddell officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He was survived by brothers Dr W A Robertson of Toronto and John R Robertson of Albuquerque.
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P. L. Robertson
Milton
Martin St
Robertson
With & Or LO
Seneca Township
Hamiltonan Welfare
G W. MacKenzie
John Riddell
Evergreen Cemetery
W A. Robertson
Toronto
John R. Robertson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Evening classes for new Canadians at Acton High School
North Halton High School district plans six months of winter term evening courses for new Canadians at Acton High School. Basic English and pre requisite training designed to aid integration. Interested individuals should contact Principal Rebhing Joon for enrollment.
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Acton High School
North Halton
Poliomyelitis Reported in Halton County
Two poliomyelitis cases were reported to the Halton County Health Unit for the week ending September 29. A 14 year old boy in Thafalpar township had onset on September 12 and is mild with no paralysis, cared for at home. A 5 year old boy in Esquesing township has no paralysis. Since August, eight cases have been reported though only four have onset in September, with no deaths.
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Halton
Thafalpar
Esquesings
Synthetic rubber costs shift in Canadian tire market
Fragmented OCR notes discuss rising costs and rough sales for synthetic rubber. Mentions Canadian tire makers, price trends, and fleet series. No clear dates or full names due to garbled text.
Fire Averts Major Blaze In Beardmore 300 Foot Frame Buildings
Yesterday morning fire damaged a section of the Beardmore Co frame buildings known as the Bunk House. The 300 foot long structure housed dozens of men until six weeks ago. Firefighters fought smoldering foundation joists after a call from Stuart Malcolm, with no clear cause or evidence of entry.
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Yeaterdas
Beardmore Co
Beardmore and Co
Stuart Malcolm
Beardmore
Maria Street Bridge
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Ray Thompson
Woman's Association
P.C
MacSwain
Rotary Club
Acton Public School Board
Tre
Hew
Heard
Creighton
Oakes
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