Field Day at Acton High School Highlights Student Teams
Acton High School held its annual field day at Acton Park with Red White and Blue teams. Girls champions were June Watkins and Joan Coles with high totals. boys champions Mab Blow and Ron Anderson dominated their divisions. Numerous students earned 15 points or more in a lively interscholastic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Acton Park
Gapteina
Minny
June Watkins
Pat Chew
Reds
Joan Coles
Mab. Blow
Jim Spielvogel
Ray Everdell
Enally Mab, Blow
Ron Anderson
Live Marchment
John Ware
Bob Cunningham
Dave Staddon
Don Perkins
Doris Thompson
Betty Wilds
Lorraine Mullins
Frances Chew
Joan Veldhuls
Crawford Douglas
Dunc. Gibson
Ron Cripps
Roy Webster
Allan Ellerby
Don Davidson
Milton Court youths remanded on serious assault charges
Five young men were remanded in Halton County Jail until October 13 after appearing before Magistrate Kenneth M. Langdon on charges of armed assault against Douglas A Allan, a Brotte druggist, following a Saturday night incident. Names include Strebski, Rebeck, Rogers Smith, McMuan, and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Langdon
Halton
Douglas A Allan
Brotte
Joseph Strebski
Malton
Dick J. Rebeck
Toronto
Buddy Rogers Smith
Willwedale
Edward Douglas McMuan
Fred P. Jackson
Campbellville
Henry McTrash
Trish Again: Irish Traveler Misses Train at Station
An Irishman alights from a coach at a railway station for a sandwich and coffee but the train departs before he finishes. He shouts in a comic lilt to catch the train, claiming a passenger has been left behind aboard.
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Pat
Fire Destroys Store Shed in Acton Creamery Area
A storage shed at the rear of Acton Creamery burned eight o clock last night threatening nearby business. The corrugated iron shed stored egg crates butter boxes and barrels. Fire brigade volunteers arrived quickly with three hose lines and brought the blaze under control in eleven minutes. Cause and losses were not yet known. The shed owner is Acton Creamery managed by Mr C Anderson.
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Acton
The
Acton Creamery
C. Anderson
Acton Fair Overcome Cold Weather With Strong Crowd
The 1948 Acton Fair drew about 6000 attendees despite cold dull conditions. A packed arena showcased horses, tricks, and prize entries while hall exhibits highlighted baking, crafts, and local businesses.
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Acton Fair
Acton
Doctor Missing In Action Returns Pending
A brief exchange hints at a doctor who is away on an eternity case with no definite return date, leaving colleagues uncertain about when he will be back. The lines suggest a cryptic or humorous note on absence.
Some Quick Facts About Hydro in Acton
Industrial leaders and municipal engineers met Acton Public Utilities Commission to discuss power shortages. Acton has cut 4 800 kwh from load, aims for 19 500 kwh five day quota, needs another 2 000 kwh cut. No interruptions if within quota, power cuts possible 4 00 to 5 00 p m if missed. Gateau projects not expected before 1950, possibly 1952. Committee to enlist retailers in conservation and install lower voltage lamps. Domestic use has slowed less than industry in cutting power.
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Wvilson
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Edward
Municipal Engineers
Ontario Commission
Acton
Gatineau River
Messrs. D. Manning
B.D. Rachlin
R. P. Watson
Wilson
Why They Shun Public Life Is Decried In Debate
The Financial Post argues that personal smear campaigns against men in public life drive useful citizens from public service. It states that decent people deplore smear tactics while policies should be the subject of debate and comment.
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Financial Post
Acton Council Agrees CN R to Fund Main Street Fill
Council passes payments to local firms and services totaling $3,177.93 and authorizes library grant of $100. A Board of Transport order requires CNR pay half the Main Street crossing fill. Indigent hospital claims from Sick Children's and Guelph General Hospitals denied. Nomination by-law to be prepared for upcoming municipal elections.
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Board of Transport Commissioners
CNR
Mair Street
SSS
Library Board
Mill Street
Upcoming Events Notice From City Office
A brief listing of forthcoming community meetings and public announcements includes scheduling details and venues. Officials urge residents to mark dates for board sessions and public forums.
Community event notices from Acton area fall listings
Multiple notices advertise local gatherings including a juniors meeting at Acton Junior Farm Ino Larne School with lunch and 35 cent admission, a Woman's Association bake sale on December 4 and an opening cache and dance October 8 at Crewson's Corner, and a turkey dinner and musicale at Acton United Church on October 25 with euchre and bridge. Additional events include YMCA activities on October 20 at Lake side Chapter Tolde, Bannockburn Women's Institute euchre and dance October 23 at Bannockburn School with 35 cent admission and lunch, and a barn dance at Claude Pickett's Farm October 12 with Modernaires Orchestra and 50 cent admission.
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Acton United Church
the Church Choir
Bannockburn Women's Institute
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Joan Cales
Jackie Watkins
Doreen Cobbs
Junibor
Helen Somerville
Milton Court
James Howard
Milford
Everton
Colin Parker
J. R. Peavey
J. P. Benham & Son
Norman Braida
Linda Jean
Miltor
Georgetown
W. Hewson
Orangeville
Caledon
Milton
W. H. Merry
Oakville
Vic Bristow
Bristow
Trish
Dr. Fowler
Jean Gowthlaad
Symphony Lad
Mr. Stoddart
Stewart Holding
Lorne Masalea
Rocky
Miss Gowland
King
C. W. Mason
Robt. R. Parker
Nickling Bros
Lee Fairchild Oand
Joar, Ross
Women's Institute
Bannockburn
Rockalong
Limehouse
Dublin
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
McFeachern Electric
John Regwvaldsen
Casey
Town Hall
Bower
Knox Avenue
J. H. Holmes
Jimmy H
Ken Thompson
Flora
Roy
A. J McKinley
Hish River Alta
P. H. Worthy
Sorma Sinclair
Marilyn Rognvaldson
Margaret Jean Anderson
Aveline Rocher
Rognvaldson
Donnie Price
Hydro
C.N.R
Acton Council
F. Davison
W. J McLeod
A. McIsaac
Coon
Brookville Hall
MacSwain Motors
Acton Freq Press
D. Garrett
Ceree
Sean Mmanininy
Acton Junior Farmers Meeting
Ino Larne School
Groner
Woman's Association of the United Church
O.L
Crewson's Corner
Euchre c and Bridge
YMCA
Lakeside Chapter
Claude Pickett
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestra
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