Fairy Lake weed cutting opens by Beardmore and Co
Beardmore and Co have started weed cutting operations at Fairy Lake. Several children were christened at Knox church Sunday morning. Special events and bargain ads appear in Acton notices. A car collision in Guelph caused $40 damage to one vehicle. Billy Thgles escaped serious injury after a car incident in Guelph. Feedback arrives for Free Press national weekly award wins. New houses go on sale in Acton subdivisions as churches welcome newcomers. Lois Allen of Brampton teaches dancing at St Alban’s Hall with strong enrollment. District residents attend Erin fair. Bishop’s Gray club sends charter dinner photo to Ethiopia. A Bible Society charter trip to Toronto was the second such charter run from town. William John Kleinveld of Rockwood became a Canadian citizen in Guelph. County Judge R Stewart Clark addressed 14 new citizens. Local winners in Halton Co-Op draw at Georgetown Fair including Fred Brown Limehouse Florence Parsons Campbellville and Lawrence Johnston Acton. Milton arena restoration crews work nightly to ready rink for season after February fire. damage estimated at 25000.
Apple Day Seeks Support From Acton Cubs and Scouts
Acton Cubs and Scouts plan Apple Day on Saturday with scouts on the streets selling apples to raise funds. Canvassing begins at 8 30 a m with meetings at the Scout Hall. Scouts will be stationed at plants and banks Friday afternoon.
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Acton
Distant Kin of McKinley Dies at 89
Thomas McKinley 89 of Halton Centennial Manor Milton died Sunday October 2 after resident two years. Native of Linwood and former Georgetown resident he worked for Toronto street railway then homesteaded near Winnipeg. Unmarried survivor include sister Mrs Thomas Williamson Toronto nephew Jim and niece Mrs Charles J Day. Funeral Monday October 3 in Georgetown with Interment in Park Lawn cemetery Toronto.
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William McKinley
United States
Thomas McKinley
Halton Centennial Manor
Milton
Mr. McKinley
Linwood
Georgetown
Toronto Street Railway
Winnipeg
Thomas Williamson
Toronto
Jim
Charles, J
Alex Galder
Park Lawn Cemetery
British Ambassador Opens Winter Fair in Toronto
Sir Roger Makins will officially open the 1955 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at the Coliseum Toronto in November. A gala ceremony launches the event expected to attract over 18 000 entries from across Canada with Lt Col Stuart C Bate and Mayor Nathan Phillips participating. International teams from the United States Mexico Ireland and Canada will compete in the jumping competitions. The Earl of Dalkeith will serve as one of the 1965 Royal Horse Show judges.
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Roger Makins
Gcmg
Washington
Coliseum
Toronto
Royal
C. S. McKee
Canada
Roger Makin
Stuart C. Bate
Spn
Nathan Philips
Phillips
United States
Mexico
Ireland
Earl of Dalkeith
Boswells
Rosburghshire
Scotland
Duke of Buccleuch
Swackhamers Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Sag inaw
Mr and Mrs J E Swackhamer marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Sag inaw Michigan after fifty years in the United States. Born in Erin township and long time residents of the area they were honored with a Labor Day weekend reception in Guelph hosted by relatives. They wed at Grace Presbyterian Church Saginaw on September 20 1905 and have two daughters four grandchildren and two great grandchildren with one grandson serving in the United States air force in England.
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J. E. Swackhamer
Saginaw
Michigan
Mr. Swackhamer
Erin Township
Ospringe
Bentley Wilson
Acton
Swackhamer
Guelph
Grace Presbyterian Church
United States Air Force
England
Honor Grandmothers At Institute Meeting
Mrs. E Holloway hosted the Acton Women's Institute meeting on October 6 with Mrs George Fryer presiding. A program featured a historical story and grandma contest results while donations for Unitarian relief were urged and lunch was served.
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E. Holloway
Main St
Acton Women's Institute
George Fryer
Betty Young
Unitarian Relief
Sam Holmes
Milton
M. MacAuley
E. Smith
Earl Lambert
W. Ballentine
Coningsby Institute
J. Johnson
MacAuley
Grandma Johnson
Grandma Denny
Ballentine
Euchre and cribbage crown Legion players this week
The Legion card season opened with Euchre on Friday and cribbage on Tuesday. Max Storey finally won first prize with Langdon second and Turkesz third. Hugh O Rourke claims Max showed him tricks of the game. A Saturday crowd enjoyed entertainment from Kitchener. Bill Croft and Mike Bennett led cribbage with seven of eight wins. Cribbage results include Eden Mills 17 Legion 15 Tiger Cats 23 Station Hotel 9 Ramblers 18 Union 14. A Delhi district meeting and monument unveiling are planned with Gord McCutcheon coordinating.
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Max Storey
E. “Langdon
Pete Turkesz
Hugh O'Rourke
Max
Hugh
Kitchener
Bill Croft
Mike Bennett
the Cribbage
Wedding Bells In Paisley Memorial Church Guelph
Dolores Corinpe Carnachan and Join Herbert Doughty wed in Paisley Memorial church Guelph on Saturday Sept 24. The ceremony featured ornate dresses and family attendants. Afterward the reception and trip to Rochester Buffalo and Niagara Falls preceded their move to Guelph.
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Paisley Memorial Church
Guelph
Dolores Corinpe Carnochan
Herbert Doughty
F. J. Tel& C R
Margaret Carnachan
R.R. A. Guelph
Richard Taylor
Gwer Butcher
Frances Doughty
Helen Doughty
Dorothy Anne
Karen O'Rourke
Acton
David
Bud) Doughty
Stuart Withers
Wybridge
Ivan MacLeod
RR. 1
Olive Lampard
Joyce Doughty
Euchre Club Honors Mr and Mrs Thompson at Gathering
The Sunshine Euchre Club met at Mrs. R L Davidson home with guests of honor Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. Hostesses Mrs Davidson and Mrs A K Mann presented a hostess chair on behalf of friends. Lunch followed the pleasant evening. An unrelated note mentions Canada’s income tax prior to 1919.
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Sunshine
Acton High School Rugby Team Opens Season With Win
Acton High School and Mitton’s rugby teams met in Acton last Thursday ending in a 1 to 7 score for Acton. Coach Morton leads the team with Rosa unable to play due to late return. Wayne Currie sidelined with a shoulder injury during practice. referees from Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College impressed officials. A cheer assembly introduced players and boosted school spirit.
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Acton High
Acton and
Mitton
Acton
Preston
Georgetown
Ross’ Morton
Rosa
Wayne Currie
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ross
Family game idea roams from England to St Thomas
George Hunt of Nottingham England argues billiards should be a family activity. He cites royal example with Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret enjoying the game as evidence that families can play together.
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St Thomas, Ont
George Hunt
Nottingham
England
Elizabeth
Margaret
Publicity Director Addresses Lakeside Chapter
Eric Curwrin publicity director for the Millan hospital spoke at the Lakeside chapter meeting in October at the Legion hall. He shared his views on publicity and public relations and noted his experience including world fair publicity. He discussed the new 0 bed hospital and its operation and site. Plans for a November bazaar and tea were reported during the business portion.
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Eric Curwrin
Millan
Lakeside
LOWE
Legion Hall
Ite
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Thompson Motors
Can. Brass Co. Ltd
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Euchre Club
Thompson
Mike Coxe
Mason Blvd
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