Seventh Birthday Party for Rita Owkump
Little Miss Rita Owkump celebrated her seventh birthday with a Saturday party for her playmates. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Howard and others. many relatives and friends visited throughout the area including residents from Toronto and Penetanguishene. A wedding in Toronto featured Marie Parson as junior bridesmaid, with Shirley Kerr attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Owkump
H. R. Howard
George Garrett
Hugh Beghie
Toronto
Potter
Alvin White Land
Hillaburgh
Martha Jackson
Les Watson
Orton
Sid Treathen
Erin
A. Bulloch
Brute Sr
Ward
Byron
Saskatchewan
W. Smith
Everton
Fred Bapti
Harry Alton
Penetanguishene
George D. Robertson
E. Woods
St. Catharines
Wilfred Awrey
Marie Parson
Thomas Kerr
Westey United Church
Shirley
Acton Players Triumph Over Guelph 3-2 In League Test
Acton Server club edged Guelph 3-2 at the park last Saturday to raise hopes of joining the Southern Ontario league. Tony Van Damn scored twice to spark the comeback after Guelph led 2-1 in the second half. Acton faces Brampton next as talks continue on league entry for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Guelph
Terry Slaven
J. Priel
Jock Calder
Tony van Damn
Brampton
Reading Acton
Wtton
Tranny Brook
Bradford
Picton
Communion Service Held at St John’s
Communion services were held at St John’s on Sunday October 4 with Rev Erla Currey in charge. Mrs Elias Cheyne sent in by profession of faith. Plans are underway by the congregation for serving hot meals at Erin fair again this year with a record crowd expected over the three day event. Several ladies from here attend night school in Orangeville on Tuesday nights pursuing hobbies. Mrs J K Courtney of Hamilton spent a couple of days at her home last week. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Stuart Raydon were Mr and Mrs Vic Bassingthwaite, Marilsky and Jimmy of Owen Sound. Mr and Mrs Earl Hooper and family spent Sunday at Collingwood. Mr and Mrs Jesse Reed visited recently with Mr and Mrs Brown of Milton. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stauffer have sold the farm on the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St—ohn's
Erla ‘Currey
Elias Cheyne
Erin Fair
Orangeville
J. K. Courtney
Hamilton
Acton Faces Capped Suspensions in Final Fracas
U S officials suspended three Acton players and two Bradford players after last week's arena fracas in the finals. Mann Woods and Bill Bennett drew suspensions, Bradford’s Smart and Patton also sat out, while Acton lost ground and trailed 2-2 in the series. Georgetown already clinched Intermediate crown with a 4 from Brooklin, as Kentner earns praise in Scotland for Freddie Kentner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Acton
Mann
Woods
Bill Bennett
Bradford
Smart
Patton
Donnybrook
O.L.A
Rams
Joss
Gordie Burton
Brooklin
Gamix
Georgetown
Brooklin Club
Len Caruso
Local Social Notes Mention Moving Plans and Visits
Erin plans a move to Elora while Lloyd works at National Grocers in Guelph. The Nevills and Flannery families hosted a 35 guest birthday dinner for Mrs James Nevills and Mrs James Flannery of Fergus. The text also notes Niagara Falls visits, Toronto holidaymakers, and congratulations to Mr and Mrs Frank Cook on a birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Elora
Lloyd
National Grocers
Guelph
Herb Lush
Ronald
Niagara Falls
Les Jackson
James Nevills
James Flannery
Fergus
Norman Cook
Ernie Depew
Toronto
Frank Cook
Mand
Ter
Dog Tags and Poll Tax Deadlines Reported
Acton reports dog tag sales totaling 1TS 535 dollars with about 50 untagged dogs. Poll tax receipts show S50 collected. 29 single men still owe five dollars each. Deadline for both programs was October 1.
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Acton
Acton Homes
Athough
Bradford Lacrosse Forces Tied Finals With Rams Wins
Bradford box club beat the Rams 26 11 in Bradford and 9 4 in Acton to tie the intermediate lacrosse finals at two games apiece. Gordie Burton led Acton with five goals as Bradford built the lead with strong early scoring and Norm Young stood out in nets. The sixth game heads to Bradford with Acton aiming to regain strength for a final push in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Boxin
Acton
Bradford
Rams
Woods
Mann
Bill Bennett
Donnybrook
Krapek
Watkins
Gordie Burton
Streetsville
Doe Gerrie
Doug Southwach
Chit
Rey Bennett
Norm Young
Doug Smith
Iater Bradford
Rev Bennett
Foster
Lloyd Smith
Larry Taillefer
Charlie Mashinter
Acton Wins Erin Meet In Iboysschool Championships
Acton high school sweeps the IBOYS School Championships at Erin, taking the overall team title and boys senior, intermediate, junior and bantam crowns. Erin Georgetown Milton contend for podium as individual champions are led by Oates, Harrison, Anderson, Dawkins, Hurst, Baxter and Barber with per centage-based scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Erin
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Aiis
Eileen Oates
Dionne Harrison
Betty Anderson
Bantam
Helen Agnew
Denise Wright
Beth Ritchie
Don Dawkins
Wayne Archie
Peter Hurst
Emmerson Baxter
T. Watson
Paul Barber
Multan
Fire Brigade Probes Premises For Fire Hazards
Acton fire brigade conducted inspections during Fire Prevention Week and advised cleaning several premises. They plan further checks of industries and aim to visit schools to speak with pupils about fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fire Brigade
Guelph Baptist Association Meet Attended by Acton Pastor
Acton Baptist church members attended the 84th annual Guelph Association of Baptist Churches meetings in Guelph last week. New Acton pastor Mr Costerus joined sessions with Rev Frank Swackhamer of Temple Baptist Toronto giving a highlight address. The event featured pastors and laymen conferences, women’s mission circles, officer installations, services, and reports on local church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptist Church
Guelph Association of Baptist Churches
Guelph
Costerus
Frank Swackhamer
Temple Baptist Church
Toronto
Churchill United Church
Swackhamer
Ernest West
Camp Hermosa
Women's Mission Circles
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Pollock and
Campbell
Water S
North Galt
Telephone
Ott
TOM & AL Henry
Royal City Laundry
Master Cleaners
Gale
Coronado
Gilson
Bower Ave
Torive
Speedvale Ave
Northeast City Limits
Judy Holliday
Aldo Ray
the Redmead
the Cowboy
Rhonda Fleming
Glenn Ford
Susan Hayward
David Wayne
Folsom Prison
Ospringe
Down Guelph
St. John’s
Freddie Kentner
Fife Flyers
Kentner
Mirror of Merit
Gallatown
Fred Kentner
Kirkcaldy
Isles
Freddie
Scotland
Parry Sound
Mahers
Coring
Bray
IBOYS
McGill
G. Finn
Gordon
Coon
Lawson PA
Hulme
PLOG
Auger
Junor Dawkins
G.A
Hort
D. E. Brown
D. M Shorputt
Dawkins
Soenko
ROG
Artie W. al McMurry
Damier Morton
FE. Brown
M. Dawkins
Dawkin
A. McVey
A. Finn
Lawson
A. Coon Boa
W. G Junior Horton
Finn
Mason
R. A. McVey
P. A. Arbie
A. Gres
G. G
Hurst
P. A
G. A. Pomeroy
D. A. Gordon
F. A. Lamb V
Arbic
W. A. Foster
B. M. Skiling
B. A. Junior
P. A. Dawkins
A. Pomeroy
P.G
Barber
P. G. Foottt
T. A. MacKenzie S
Baxter E. A. Maskell
M. McGowan
G. Shor
Baxter
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Wml
M. Har
G. Moindy
Wilson
Mom
Smith
Baker Jo AL Papillon
McMullan
Henderson
Han Reon
Juner
Tafford
Ser
McEnery
E. Tafford
J. M. Baker
Bo Og Fitzjohn
L M. Oakes
Fooa Jusset
Softail
J. M. Brown
B. M. Wheeler
D. A. Oakes
A. Scott
G. Junior
Tufford
C. M. Cheste
Mc Paul
Cairns
M. Oacks
G. Booth
Waldie
M. Scott
Agnew
Rayon
Brassieres
Elmira
Hinton’s Dry Goods
Canada
Stanley Park, Erin
Modernaires Band
Hilltop Lodge
Upwells Ltd
Penny Sale
The
Y.M.C.A
Quilt
Turkey
Duke of Devonshire
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