Three Schools Compete In North Halton Public Meet
The annual North Halton public school athletic meet at Acton Park saw Acton Milton and Georgetown students vie for points. Milton topped the points tally with Acton second and Georgetown third as Sutton started the races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Acton Park
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Cat
Sutton
Acton Ymca
Dorothy Oates
Moye
Jim Varris
Geo Smethurat
Ross Morton
Ruth Brasier
Marlene Ralph
Diane Harrison
Roya
Don Anderson
Te Brush
Douglas Vaughan
Sr. Girta
Dolly Kelman
Francea Lemon
Boye
Ro Broad
Don Finn
Rob Coon
George Gibbon
Ro Arosh
Muriel Bristow
Helen Mills
Joyce Denham
Sr. Royse
R. Broad
Dorothy Willams
Jean Palmer
Helen MacDonald
Ro High
Paul Lawson
Bob Coan
R. High
Ruth Braziler
Joyce Palmer
Maxine Ryall
Hob Sales
John Debeaulicou
Don Andersen
Dorothy Williams
Ruth Brazier
Benefit Fund Boost From Oakville Game
The HKanehall Benefit Fund for Rod Ryder's family received strong support from a Saturday game with Oakville. Gate receipts totaled 340 and booth proceeds 21, with no expenses reported. Oakville Club covered costs and admin tickets. three ORA umpires paid travel and services. Total so far 361.00 with further donations hoping to reach 1000 by October end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hkanehall
Rod Ryder
Oakville
Aports
Sanford
ORA
Stn
Skee Engage
Rickey
J. Creighton
F. C. Dawkins
Loutitt
Linda James
St. Joseph's Church
Armnonymous
Edward Hote
Guelen
YMCA unveils active start for youth programs
Y Activities report strong turnout across boys and girls divisions from ages 10 to seventeen since opening last Monday. Midget and junior groups praise new training games and basketball basics while intermediate classes seek improvement. badminton club elects Don Ryder president as Penguin Club plans an October dance.
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YMCA
Badminton Club
Don Ryder
Vany
Penguin Club
Hela
New Steel Roof on Baptist Shed at Saturday Bee
Acton Baptist Church members held a bee to repair the town shed used by farmers and town traders. Workers removed hinges and installed a new steel roof with help from others. the committee thanked all contributors and urged care not to park trucks in the shed.
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Acton Baptist 1c Curch
Acton
Ttte
Soldiers' Memorial Nears Unveiling in Acton
The Soldiers' War Memorial Committee of Acton reports progress on the monument including cleaning and sanding. It is nearly ready for unveiling on Remembrance Day. Treasurer William Clayton invites donations to complete the memorial honoring Acton men who died in war.
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Soldiers’ War Memorial Committee
Ghd
Ciizens
Acton
John Nicol
Wm Clayton
Acton Sons
Shower for Bride at Dublin School
Friends of Meave Tireen and Walter Party gathered at Dublin School on Thursday September 20 to shower the young couple with good wishes and gifts. Everyone enjoyed the song stylings of Mica Musacile and Miss L Mullin. After a delicious lunch Dorothy O Rourke's orchestra furnished dance music.
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Meave Tireen
Walter
Dublin School
Mica Musacile
Acton Council Court Of Revision Reviews New Assessment
A record crowd fills Acton Council Chamber as County Assessor Mr. Rogers and Acton Assessor Mr. Harrop review the 1930 revaluation. The county-wide shift aims to equalize values with a projected mill rate halving last year’s burden. Multiple residents appeal assessments from homes and farms, with adjustments noted and more hearings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Rogers
Harrop
Reeve Jones
W Oj. QO. Oakes
Robert Marshall
George Simpson
Braida
Ralph Chandler
Kate Littley
John Williamson
Herb Dodds
Douglas Price
Hugh Graham
Mr. Rogers
Fred Kentner
Malton
Nelson
Ontario
Robert Anderson
Benson
Alex Melsase
Gray Coach Lines
Mall Street
B.D. Rachlin
Rachlin
John Mowat
Lake Ave
Re Y
Godson Hutt
John Bowes
W. Duval
Faward Footitt
Allen
Main Street
John Palmer
Theo
Papilion
Man suffers broken back after stair fall in Acton home
A man fell through an open stairwell at a neighbor’s home in Acton, injuring his back severely. He was taken to hospital via ambulance, with reports naming relatives from Aylmer and others present during the accident.
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Acton
Joel Lew
Lasalle
Harvey Kertie
Aylmer
Oges
Jtas- Puebo
Guelph
Seelie
Main Street Bridge Demolished for New Highway Link
The old Main Street bridge is torn down to allow a wider 40 foot bridge on No 28 Highway. Construction began in Acton with grading work and new culverts, while traffic remains steady. Debate over cost and delays followed a council decision that widened the bridge from 40 to 60 feet, amid years of controversy and property impacts.
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Acton
Tueeday
Bertie Ehoon
Cine Council
Monck
Malin St
Interesting items at October meeting of Acton Institute
The Acton Women's Institute met at Mrs. Lazenby's home with Mrs. Davidson presiding. Donations to the Salvation Army and Red Ryder Tram Fund were announced and gift parcels destined for patients in the sanitarium were prepared.
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Acton Institute
Acton Women’s Institute
Lazenby
Mra Davidson
Salvation Army
Red Ryder Tram Fund
Aanitorium
Hunter
Weatlock
Alberta
Mra
Maddock
Mra Dryadale
Mra Hunter
Fall Raspberries and Big Mangolds In Local Crops
Harvest time brings unusual crops with mid October picking. Elsworth Evans shows raspberries while J H Price Willow Street reports blossoms and green berries. Alber Shulliz grows mangolds weighing 20 to 22 pounds with a 32 pound hollow center. A service truck damaged a guard fence on Highway No 2 Lot 7 Esquesing last Thursday afternoon leaving posts unrepaired and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsworth
Evans
J. H. Price
Willow Street
Alber Shulliz
Lot
Oakville Oaks Fall 3 2 In Benefit Baseball Thriller
Oakville Oaks lost 3 to 2 in a benefit game raising funds for the family of late Acton star Mad Ryder. Acton edged Oakville nine with strong defenses and timely hits as Footitt and Pollock contributed key plays amid a crowd enjoying autumn weather and strong showings from both clubs.
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OWA Henan
Oakville Oake
Acton A
Perm
Mad Ryder
Acton
Chip
Tuck
Clube
Anguer
Fang
Geonuse Acton
Debka
Peetitt
Mark Pollock
Oska
Halton
Detmalen Wellings
Honntadder
Wallena
Oakville Blackatop
Feric Toletzka
Milton
Footitt
Oakville
al Yarnell
Home paper introduces Actonians far from home
A nurse Misa Wanda Rutledge visiting Denver receives a warm welcome from Actonians Nelson Hauer and friends in Colorado. Hauer, though long departed Acton, still reads the Free Press and invites the travelers to their hosts home, praising the kindness of Denver residents.
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Misa Wanda Rutledge
Denver
Colorado
Nelson Hauer
Acton
Miss Rutlege
Mine Rutledge
Miss Ruxton
Actonian
Community Events and Dance Schedule Listings
Local announcements list upcoming dances at Acton YMCA Cedar Valley with Cedar Valley Cowboys and Old Time dancing Fridays and Tuesdays, admission 50c. Also Halloween tea and bazaar October 20 at United Church S S room, and Hallowe en party at Woodside School October 27 with games and dancing. Additional events include Av erfoyle Hall October 21 and a November 19 tea and sale by Lakeide Chapter 110D.Rnn.
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Cedar “Valley
Paradise Gardens
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Averfoyle Hall
Hallowe'en
Woodside School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milten Pupila
Dublin
Oakville Oaks
Handbails
United Church
S. S. Room
Lakeaide
Rnnual Nievaar
Y.M.C.A
Acton Legion Auxiliary
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