Citizens Rally Aid After Hurricane's Tail Passes
After the flood, homes of W Roberts and C K Browne on Main St N flooded with four to six feet of water. Damages top $2,000 in Browne and clothing in Roberts. Acton area hit with rail and road closures. deaths include Donald Reid and his wife and child drowned in the Humber River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roberts
C. K. Browne
Main St. N
Swallen Creek
Roberts
Toronto
Brampton
Mall of Expres
Acton
Points
Moadbeda
Jack Reid
Donald Reid
Humber
Woodbridge
Reid
Engagement of Joan Marle to Henry McTrash in Acton
Acton Mr and Mrs Charles McCrea announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Joan Marle to Henry McTrash son of Maddie McTrash and the late Michael McTrash of Milton. The nuptial mass will be at 10 am in St Josephs church Acton on Saturday November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCrea
Acton
Joan Marle
Henry McTrash
Maddie MccTrash
Michael McTrash
Milton
St. Joseph's Church
Week End Personal Visits Across Ontario and Quebec
The report lists numerous weekend visits by local residents to cities including London Acton Kirkland Lake Oshawa and Englehart. Highlights include Mr and Mrs John Black in London and Mr and Mrs HW Hinton returning from New York and Toronto. Mrs C Prosser with Marlon and Rod visited Acton and returned to Kirkland Lake. The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J Kerman was noted in Oshawa. Reverend Charles Gower spoke at Acton Baptist Church amid storm related travel disruptions and cancellations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Black
London
HW. Hinton
New York
Toronto
C. Prosser
Marlon
Rod
Kirkland Lake
Acton
Englehart
Ray Costerus
Clara Lugadin
Freq Errett
C. Rognvaldson
Oshawa
Rognvaldson
J. Kerman
Charles Gower
Boy Runs Into Car On John Street
A four year old boy, son of Lorne Masaleg, ran onto John Street Tuesday afternoon and struck a car driven by Mrs. Bud Kentner. The child suffered head face and knee abrasions but was not seriously hurt and was taken by his father to Dr. W Kenney’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Masaleg
John St
Bud Kentner
W. Kenney
Hurricane Hazel delays force extra week of columns
The paper reports that Hurricane Hazel disrupted regular coverage and pushed multiple columns, pictures, and late news to the following week. Readers are asked to stay tuned for expanded hurricane coverage and updated schedules.
Local bowling leagues report scores and standings
Teen-Agers League results show Tiger-Cats 12 led by Stars 1 Dod gers 7 and King Pins 4. Mason Knit League standings list Cardinals 21 and Bluebirds 19. Intercounty action set for Saturday at 2 pm Acton hosting Brampton. An exhibition of science and skill noted. Acton district workers faced plant flooding after a storm.
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Tiger-Cats
Ky Strikers
Falcans
Dodgers
King Pins
Hot Shots
Cardinals
Alsley Katz
Bluebirds
Weenen
Hepkats
Jazzy Jovy
Dbua
Data
Socrates
Min
Gil Marshall
Leratty
Artie White
Gord McCutcheon
Bob Agnew
Nancy Dedels
Acton
Brampton
Public Auction Of Grade Shorthorns At Underwood Farm
Dr H A McCullough schedules sale at Underwood farm on No 1 highway one mile west of George Eyn for Saturday October 23 1954 at 10 am. The lot lists 22 cows 40 one and two year olds and 23 calves all grade shorthorns with no registration certificates due to suspension from the Shorthorn Herd Book. The herd traces to 1876 and since 1904 all animals have been tuberculin tested with disease-free aims, no health guarantees offered. Auctioneer Robert Tamos conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. McCullough
Toy
Underwood Farm
George Eyn
McCullough
McCulon
R C McCullough
Robert Tamos
Acton High School reports week of activities and games
Acton High School notes a grade thirteen party at the Coxe farm near Naxsaquweya with 22 students and friends. The week includes bus travel, a bay ride, and barn tunes. Rugby and football results are listed with Acton and Milton teams. A rugby match saw Acton defeat Milton 20-8, and other league games followed. Mrs Taylor's absence is noted with Mr A J Buchiman assuming duties. wishes for her speedy recovery are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe
Naxsaquweya
Wntwo Leu Thera
Wryone
Svening
Kachabitien Grandstand
Acten
Goiag
Milton
Coons Teat
Arkies
Arbbis
Focutt
Coon's
Dawkin
Acton
Milton Acton
Georgetown Preston
Acton Vas Georgetown
Arton
Taylor
A. J. Buchiman
Nell Benton
Classroom Talks Precede Meeting
The Public School Name and School Association held its first meeting of the season on Monday. Before the meeting parents gathered as TS members were present and teachers discussed children's progress. After a short business session President G Candler introduced teachers and grade mothers. a luncheon was served by Mrs Caath erland and her committee. Grade mothers for the season are listed by class and teacher teams across grades 1 to 8 with numerous named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Candler
Ring Brand
Caatherland
Ringler
Atlan
Fields
Langford
Trades
Symon Moes Watk
Henron
Hargraves
Headas
M. Hagains
Dave
Ture
Swood
Geale
Pores
Sargent Misy Fraters
Densowtet
Dedeje
Day Deers
Tomsidte
Mes Neaton
Wolliamsons
Curtis
Jank
McKeeats
Goer
Fryer
Smith
Goodan
Kirkness
McKennes
Ssclair
Hotchen
Citizen Threatens Suit Against Town For Flood Damages
The town faces a potential lawsuit over flood damages with a citizen threatening action if water issues and sewer line adjustments disrupt local properties on MacDonald Hill. Council weighed payment to a contractor, possible relocations, and deferred final approvals pending engineer progress reports and a new start in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tein
Haa
MacDonald Hivd
Geo. Behulty
Clarke Aly
An O
Englaver
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Tel
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Ledger
Florida Juice Oranges
Monarch
Lawrence
Florida
Swift
Swift's Premium
Bacon
Ford
Guelph Memorial Gardens
Guelph, Ont
Jim Ledger
Mr. Ledger
Main Street
Boy
Torive Theatre
Rhyme & Reason
Gar Woods
Gar Wood
Bilton & Perry
Limited Plumbing & Heating Contractors
Ont
Hazel
Ares
Puecket Lines
Karine Valve
Gio Malton
E. L. Buchner
Optometris
Mainprize
Acton High School News
WM. C. Allan
Queen St. West
Tom Nicol
Barts Test Construction Company
Tyler
Bartlett
Elliott
Goldatron
B Tuiding Company
Bralda
Weil
Robert
Unis
Nas
Jo Jany
T Brankiewicz
Spelen
Brankiewicz
Counen
Bef
Tm Oal
Department of Planning and Development
Department of Highways
Cerner Ageerd
Nellis
Polars
Keexe Thomsen
Teedaho
Mal Strest
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Ada Mat
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