Field Day at Acton High School Draws Keen Local Competition
Last Wednesday Acton Park hosted the annual field day with three House teams Red White and Blue and brisk rivalries across boys and girls events. Standout champions included Mab Blow senior boys 27 points and Joan Cales senior girl 62 points with June Watkins close behind. John Ware led juniors with 31 points and Doreen Cobbs claimed the junior girl crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Gaptadna
Minny
June Watkins
Pat Chew
Reds
Joan Coles
Mab
Blow
Jim Spielvogel
Ray Everdell
Ron Anderson
John Ware
Bob Cunningham
Dave Staddon
Don Perkins
Joan Cales
Runnesup
Jackie Watkins
Doreen Cobbs
Helen Somerville
Youths in Milton Court Remanded on Assault Charges
Five young men appeared before Magistrate Kenneth M. Langdon at Halton County Jail and were remanded until October 13 on charges of armed assault on Douglas A Allan, a Bronze druggist, following a Saturday night incident. Names include Strebski, Rebeck, Rogers Smith, McMan, and Jackson, all in their late teens and early twenties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Langdon
Halton
Douglas A Allan
Joseph Strebski
Malton
Dick J. Rebeck
Toronto
Buddy Rogers Smith
Wilkwedale
Edward Douglas McMan
Fred P. Jackson
Langdor
Leo G. Adams
Brunnell and
Sloan
W. I Dick
Adams
Vacouver
Bank of Nova Scotia
Campbellville
Henry McTrash
Gall
Trish Again at Station as Train Leaves Irishman’s Snack
An Irishman hurries to catch a departing train after alighting for a sandwich and coffee. He shouts to the carriage, mistaken for a passenger left behind, as the train pulls away while he sprints after it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Fire destroys shed behind Acton Creamery in town
Fire at about eight last night destroyed a corrugated iron storage shed behind the Acton Creamery. Flames spread quickly harming egg crates and butter boxes but damage to adjacent barn and the creamery was minimal. Causes and losses were not yet known. Acton Fire Brigade impressed with rapid response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Crewamery
Acton Fair 1948 Show Wins Despite Cold Cloudy Weather
Acton Fair draws about 6000 despite chill and dull skies. Arena events feature top honors for Jean Gowland with Symphony Lad and strong performances by Stoddart, Fairchilds, and Rocky. Hall exhibits, crafts, and commercial booths shine. trotting races note winners from Milton, Stratford, and Alta entrants amid a busy, hopeful crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dr. Fowler
Jean Gowland
Symphony Lad
Mr. Stoddart
Stewart Holding
Lorne Masalesa
Rocky
Miss Gowland
King
C. W. Mason
Bower
Knox Avenue
J. H. Holmes
Milton
Jimmy H
Ken Thompson
Flora
Roy
A. J. McKinley
High River Alta
PL OH. Worthy
Norma Sinclair
Marilyn Rognvaldson
Margaret Jean Anderson
Aveline Rocher
Rognvaldson
Donnie Price
Gail Marlene
Kevin Breen
Larry
Reg Black
Doctor Fades From View In Eternity Case
A brief exchange hints at a doctor missing in action. The line implies the professional has departed on an eternity case, leaving questions about his return unanswered.
Hydro in Acton Faces Power Cut Quotas
Industry in Acton cut 4800 kWh from load as public utilities meet to manage a power emergency. The five day Acton quota stands at 19500 kWh with potential cuts of 2000 kWh more. No power interruptions if within quota. outages likely 4 to 5 pm otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buabeaa
Wilson
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Edward
Ontario Commission
Acton
Primater
Irs
Gatineau River
Messrs. D. Manning
B.D. Rachlin
R. P. Watson
Why They Shun Public Life
The Financial Post argues that personal smear campaigns deter capable citizens from public life. It notes decent people deplore the smearing of men in public life while policies should be debated on their merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Financial Post
C N R to Pay Halt Cost of Main Street Fill
Acton Council hears a Board of Transport Commissioners order requiring C N R to cover half the cost of filling at the Main Street railway crossing. Funds approved include library grant balance, hospital indigent charges denied, and preparations for the upcoming municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
Board of Transport Commissioners
CNR
Mair Street
SSS
Library Board
Mill Street
Announcements at Meetings and Upcoming Events Noted
Public notices list forthcoming meetings and other events with brief details. The items announce sessions, gatherings, or public dates and locations for community participation.
Community event notices from Acton area listings
A compilation of local notices for upcoming events in Acton and surrounding areas. Topics include a meeting at Acton Junior Farmers Ino Larne School on October 14 with lunch and 35 cent admission, a December 4 bake sale by the Women’s Association, a October 8 euchre and dance at Crewson’s Corner, and other gatherings such as a turkey dinner and musicale October 25, YMCA events October 20, and Bannockburn Women’s Institute dances on October 23 with 35 cent lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Bannockburn
Rockalong
Georgetown
Limehouse
Dublin
J. B
F. Davison
W. J McLeod
A. McIsaac
Coon
Acton Council
Brookville Hall
County Halton
Talbot
Jones & van Gils
Acton Junior Farmers
Ino Larne School
Otober
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton High School
Fallmount
Doris Thompson
Betty Wilds
Lorraine Mullins
Frances Chew
Joan Veldhuls
Crawford Douglas
Dunc. Gibson
Ron Cripps
Roy Webster
Allan Ellerby
Don Davidson
Milton Court
James Howard
Milford
Everton
Colin Parker
J. R. Peavey
J. P. Benham & Son
Norman Braida
Linda Jean
Miltor
W. Hewson
Orangeville
Caledon
W. H. Merry
Oakville
Vice Bristow
Bristow
Trish
Acton Creamery
Anderson
Acton Fair
Robt. R. Parker
Nickling Bros
Lee Fairchild
Joar. Ross
Betty Fairchild
Casey
Hydro
Woman's Association of the United Church
1.C.L
Crewson's Corner
Acton United Church
the Church Choir
Euchre c and Bridge
YMCA
Lakeside Chapter
D.E
Claude Pickett
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestra
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