Acton High School Rugby Team Faces Milton in Debut Game
Acton students cheer as the rugby squad travels to Milton for their first match. Fred Gordon and Desmond O Rourke lead the lineup while Mimi Berry sings solo. Despite a 40 to 7 defeat, the team shows promise as players gain experience and cheerleaders perform well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Oakes
Mimi
Berry
Mr. Hansen
Fred Gordon
Ron Rolston
Richard Mason
Red Force
Bill Somervile
John Creasey
Wayne Arbie
Desmond O'Rourke
Jack Davidson
Don Dawking
Frank Benton
Ross Morton
David MccVoy
Paul Lawson
Suis
Joe Jang
Jerry White
Milton
Beysan
Eyesxs
Somerville
Milton Boys
Acton
More Beef Less Cattle To U S Exports Rise
The Financial Post notes a shift in the cattle business with U S exports of dressed beef and veal surging to over triple year ago levels while slaughtering in Canada falls to under one third. The trend reflects temporary and longer term changes in how beef reaches markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
U.S
Residents oppose street closing in Acton Ontario letter
A 1951 Acton Free Press letter from property owners on Hower Avenue objects to closing the entrance to a two-way lane behind their properties. They urge a municipal board investigation and claim the council acted without homeowner consultation while noting the lane has been used for over sixty years. Signed by residents and Storey Glove Co. Ltd. representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Acton
Slsr
Hower Ave
Bower Ave
Miss K. Littley
W—Evans
Storey Glove Co. Ltd
Wiener Roast At Y M C A Sateen Club
The Y M C A Sateen Club at Beaver Meadows hosted a wiener and marshmallow roast last Saturday drawing over 30 teenagers. Arlene Gonion MCed the program, Ken Allen received a tie clip from Bill Mc Hugh, and plans were announced for the 1951 52 executive and a Toronto Club visit on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C.A. Sateen Club
Beaver Meadows
M. C
Arlene Gonion
Ken Allen
Bill McHugh
Toronto
Mrs W H Noble Speaks at Union WMS Bank Offering
Knox Church and affiliated societies hosted a bank offering meeting of the United WMS at the church on Tuesday. Mrs. W H Noble of Toronto gave an engaging address advocating missionary work at home and abroad while Miss M Z Bennett introduced the speaker. The program included solos by Mrs. Veldhuis and Mrs. Coxe of Toronto with Mrs. Henderson at the piano. A vote of appreciation honored Mrs. Noble and assistants, followed by lunch served by the Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
St. Alban’s
Baptist
Rockwood
Ballinafad
Churchill Woman's Missionary Societies
United W.mss
W. H. Noble
Toronto
M. Z. Bennett
B. Veldhuis
Coxe
Henderson
Noble
Knox
The
Baptist Church Bank
Indies
Bantams Sweep Newmarket to Reach OBA Bantam Final
Acton Bantams routed Newmarket 17 to 2 to clinch the OBA Bantam B final berth. Paul Lawson, Ross Morton and Allan Holmes each had three hits as Acton hit 15 total, supported by Morton pitching a full game. The win advances Acton to face the Simcoe-Exeter winner in the provincial final amid debates over age rule enforcement and potential ringers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bantams
O. BA. Bantam
Newmarket
Tecal Kids
O.B.A
Sirrs
Acton
Simcoe
Tory Gregg
Ontario
Gregg
Exeter
Paul Lawson
Ross Morton
Allan Holmes
John Cunningham
Bill Holloway
Acton Defeats Newmarket In Baseball clash
Acton 4 Newmarket 0 as P Morton and Cunningham lead with 2 RBIs each. Holmes adds 7 runs allowed. Mair handles 2 strikeouts. Heatley and Van Zant collect 3 base hits. Mills and Young contribute hits and walks as Acton plates four runs while Newmarket is held scoreless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Acton
P. Morton
Cunningham
Holmes
R Morton
Lawson
Skilling
Coon
Footitt
Heatley
van Zant
Fordan
Mills
Smart
Morton
Mair
Young
Vane Zant
Vunpriesti
Brush
Lindzay
Quartet and organist draw large Thanksgiving crowd at Campbellville
The Commodores male quartet and Edgar Goodaire entertained over 300 at St. David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville on Thanksgiving Day in a joint recital marking the installation of a new Wurlitzer electric organ. Goodaire performed a varied program, including Londonderry Air and Handel's Largo, with Schubert's Ave Maria as encore. The ensemble formed nine years ago and has since performed widely, earning encores with pieces like MacNamara's Band and The Same Old Shillelagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodores
Edgar Goodaire
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
Mr. Goodaire
Schubert
The
London
England
MacNamara
Shillelagh
Canada Influence in World Affairs Questioned
The Financial Post surveyed prominent Canadians about Canada's influence in world affairs. Opinions were split. some say it keeps pace with national strength, while others argue small population and limited military contribution limit its impact. The UK and US roles shaping policy and economic ties were noted as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Financial Post
Cannada
United Kingdom
United States
By-Law And Council Actions Highlight Acton Meeting
Acton council discussed appeals from Burlington and Oakville on county equalized assessment to be heard before Judge Robinson in Milton. They endorsed Milton’s resolution, passed a traffic by-law, approved bills and borrowing, reviewed sewer and plumbing matters, and noted police and transport commission updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councell
Oakville
Burlington
Robinson
Milton
Crump
Leatherland
Tyler
Greer
of Milton
Acton Council
Milton Council
Nill St
John St
Guelph St
Municipal Board
Central Housing
K. J. Beamish
Main Sts
Acton Woodcrafts
Acton Free Press
Burt Watson
St David’s Church Marks Diamond Anniversary Amid Winter Weather
Large crowds attended the Diamond Anniversary for St David’s Church in Campbellville despite foul weather. Rev J Sutherland led services with guest preacher Professor Hang from Knox College Toronto. The newly dedicated Wurlitzer organ was featured at the morning service. A memorial organ, the organ committee hosted fellowship and birthday cake, with Mrs. R Inglis and Mrs. T Menzies among bakers. A Commodores Male Quartet concert followed, to strong applause. The Girls Group held a Wiener Roast with 30 youths present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Church
J. Sutherland
Professor Hang
Knox College
Toronto
Lloyd Crawford
Sutherland
Hay
Mraz. Geo. Thomas
R. Inglis
R. Menzies
Commodores
Edgar Goodaire
St. David's
Rev. J. Sutherland
Anma Hurren
Audrey Cairns
Also Mentioned on This Page
Optometrist
ST. George's Square
Guelph
Guelph Speedvale Avenue
Y Sateen Club
W.M.S
Sport News
Bantams
Simcoe-Exeter
Co.b.a
Frank Rawlings
W. B. Rumley
Thompson Motors
F. Crump
A. Harris
R. V. Anderson
Board of Transport Commissioners
Bell Telephone Co
Whs
Ya Men's Club
Acton Troops
Rotary Club
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill St
Om-St
Acton Pubic School
Tham
Acton Council For
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!