Citizens Rally Aid After Hurricane Floods Hit Acton
Residents of Acton endure severe flooding as cellars flood to six and four feet, damaging clothing, furniture, and goods. Waterways cut rail and mail service, with widespread transportation disruption and a death reported as Donald Reid and his wife and child perished in the Humber River flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roberts
C. K. Browne
Main St. N
Swallen Creek
Roberts
Toronto
Brampton
Mall of Expres
Acton
Points
Jack Reid
Donald Reid
Humber
Woodbridge
Reid
Engagement of Joan Marle to Henry McTrash Is Announced
Acton couple announces the engagement of their eldest daughter Joan Marle to Henry McTrash son of Mggie McTrash and the late Michael McTrash of Milton The nuptial mass is set for 1 am at St Josephs church Acton on Saturday November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCrea
Acton
Joan Marle
Henry McTrash
Madgie MccTrash
Michael McTrash
Milton
St. Joseph's Church
Weekend Visits In Acton And Nearby Towns
Personal notes report Mr and Mrs John Black visiting London over the weekend. Mr and Mrs H W Hinton returned from New York and Toronto. Mrs C Prosser with Marlon and Rod returned to Kirkland Lake after a week in Acton. Englehart friends visiting with Mr and Mrs Ray Costerus included Mrs Clara Lugadin and Mr Freq Exrett. Mr and Mrs C Rognvaldson and family celebrated Mrs Rognvaldson’s parents 40th wedding anniversary in Oshawa. Rev Charles Gower and Mrs Gower stayed with Mr and Mrs Hugh Reid. Gower spoke at Acton Baptist Church on Sunday. Storm warnings kept people home and many plans to visit were canceled or postponed.
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 Exrett
C. Rognvaldson
Oshawa
Rognvaldson
J. Kerman
Charles Gower
Boy on John Street Struck by Car
A four year old boy, son of Lorne Masaleg, ran onto John Street Tuesday afternoon and collided with a car driven by Mrs. Bud Kentner. The child suffered abrasions to head face and knees 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
Hurri cane Hazel delays push of regular columns
News from the hurricane Hazel coverage caused postponement of several regular columns and pictures to next week, with late-breaking updates expanding beyond initial forecasts.
Teen Bowlers Lead Weekend League Scores and Awards
The report lists high school and youth bowling results with teams like Tiger-Cats and Sky Strikers plus individual awards for Dody pers and Mason Knit League standings. It notes Socrates quote era and pocket line disruptions at Ford and Malton plants after a storm.
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Alanding
Tiger-Cats
Sky Strikers
Falcons
Dodypers
King Pins
Hot
A. Mason
Cordinaly
Alley Katz
Hillbirds
Weenies
Hepkats
Jazzy Doug
Dbua
Data
Socrates
Lil Marshall
Acton
Brampton
Auction Sale of Grade Shorthorns In Underwood Farm
Dr A McCullagh directs public auction at Joy 8 Underwood farm on No 1 Highway a mile west of Georgeown at 10 am Saturday October 23 1954. Cattle include 22 cows 40 yearlings and 23 calves. Cattle sold as grade shorthorns due to McCullough suspension from Shorthorn Herd Book on April 21 1952 no certificates issued. Herd founded 1876 and held by R C McCullough since 1904 disease-free claims with no health guarantees. Auctioneer Robert Tamose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. A. McCulagh
Joy 8
Underwood Farm
McCulon
R C McCullough
Robert Tamos
Acton High School News Farm Party and Games Report
Acton High School notes a grade 13 farm party at Coxe farm Nuxangaweya with 22 students and friends including Chere, featuring a hay ride and barn dance and a wiener roast. Upcoming Red Feather foothill games at the Fochibution grand stand and recent volleyball results are reported, along with rugby and football outcomes. Miss Taylor is absent for a week, replaced by Mrs A J Buchanan, with best wishes for her recovery.
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Coxe
Nuxangaweya
Lea Chere
Fochibution
Bux
Acton
Milton
Coon
Arbie
Foottr
Comes
Dronkin
Thornford
Georgetown
Preston
Classroom Talks Precede Meeting
The Public School Home and School Association held its first meeting of the season on Monday with parents and teachers discussing the children's progress. A short business session preceded a social lunch served by Mrs Sutherland and her committee, followed by a listing of grade mothers and class assignments.
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Public School Home and School Association
G Candler
Muasi
Ring Brand
Sutherland
Ringler
Atlan
Fields
Langford
Black
Trades
Symon Moes Watk
Henono
Hargraves
Headas
M. Hagins
Dave
Turse
Saoond
Geale
Pores
Sargent Misy Fraters
Densowtet
Dedeje
Day Deers
Tomsidte
Mes Neaton
Welbameons
Curtis
Jank
McKeeats
Garret
Fryer
Smith
Goodan
Kirkness
McKennes
Ssclair
Hotchen
Citizen Threatens Suit Over Town Flood Damages
The article details ongoing disagreements over flood damage repairs in the town. The engineer warns that sewer lines may need raising, cellars could be affected, and work may resume only after progress reports and council approval. The council debates payment, zoning, and future subdivision plans amid municipal budget and staffing discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Behulty
Alap
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H. Mainprize
Acton High School News
WM. C. Allan
Queen St. West
Tom Nicol
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Cobble Hall
Abe Osnessor
Syinse-Hardwere
Cherk McGeachie
Hamilton
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T Arankiewics
North-Warc
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