Acton News Briefs: Local Events and Weather Oddities
The town notes several whimsical signs as flowers bloom despite cool weather while leaves thin. Mrs Bylvis Tennant won a doll at the Legion bazaar in Acton last weekend. James Ford took an 8 cake prize and Mrs McGrevie chaired the event. A church catering drive supports Ebenezer United Church, with a Halloween children’s party planned for safety and fun. Roadworks near No 2 Highway cause delays and a baby geyser bursts from a broken water service on Church Street West. The Salvation Army appeals for donations in Acton, listing local committee members and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bylvis Tennant
Acton
James Ford
McGrevie
Church Brrest
E Mandols
No 2
Salvation Acny
Salvation Army Committee
Meeim
W Haydon
Oakes
Gow McKeazie
Wool Menson
Gordon Hognsvaldsen
Thos Watson
J Wolfe
Wm Maddox
Power outage blamed on repairs and a pole hit
At Acton Public Utilities Commission a lengthy power cut was explained as caused by repairs at Guelph and a pole strike between Guelph and Ferguson. Delays occurred while restoring service and a burnt transformer section led to further darkness until local crews fixed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Highway No 28
Lambert
Beanimore
Wa Malin
Gumph Street
O.mlea
HEPC
Saunders
Mason
North Main St
Nirock
Main Sta
Tato
Agnes Street
Hydro Department
Bell Telephone Co
Masco Electric Co. Ltd
H. G. Bartow and Co
Acton Free Press
Grand and Joy Ltd
Line & Cable Access. Ltd
MacDonald Electric Ltd
National Rubber Co. Ltd
Supreme Power Supp. Ltd
H. Palmer
Express
Waterworks Department
Thompson Motors
Cen. Brass Co. Ltd
Consolidated Engines A Machinery
Scout Paper Drive Seeks Help for Upcoming Canvass
Scouts organize an apple day and house to house paper collection with plans for a work bee and extra tools. A report by the secretary treasurer notes $158 41 net receipts and requests additional financial and physical aid for the project.
Births and Remembrance Notices from Acton District
Birth announcements and memorial verses from Acton and area list newborns John Ronald Allan, unnamed siblings. births at Guelph General Hospital and local nursing homes. Deaths and remembrances mention Agnes May Henderson and Walter Woolford, with funeral notices. multiple family keepsakes honor long-standing relatives in the Acton region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Guelph” S General Hospital
Elwood Allan
Brock Ave
Acton
John Ronald
Joyce
Orton
Neepawa
Manitoba
Agnes May Henderson
Joseph Orton
John J Mendereon Howot
Acton Wood
Walter Wool
Dundas Sto Esteston
Mr Wo J Green
Kathleen
John Wood
Butler Funeral
Dundas St
Lalington
St George's Cemetery
Wilson
Malin &T
Victor Bro Humley
For Sale of Used Cars Trucks and Tractors
Obscure classified listing advertising reconditioned used vehicles for sale. It highlights Mercury Sport Sedan Ford coache Nash Plymouth and other cars plus trucks tractors and implements from Campbellville and Milton with phone contact details.
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Nash
Ford Panel
G.alc
Haist
Fargo
Willys Jeep
Tractors & Implements
Ford Tractor
International
Karmal
Hudson
Tom Hewson
WANT ADS FROM SALE LIST IN ROVAL LOCAL PAPER
A flood of classified notices lists various items for sale and trade. Cars including 1947 Chev models and 1950 Ford pickups appear with prices and contact numbers. Household goods such as coats, heaters, stoves, and chairs are offered, along with livestock and services.
Wanted Help Apply to Wheeler WANTED HELP WANTED NOTICE
A garbled classified listing requests full time help at a business in Wilea and similar help ads. Includes various stray phone numbers and locations such as Fergus Ontario Acton Georgetown and Guelph with occupations like jewelry store management and apartment hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilea
Fergus
Expressions of thanks and sympathy from local residents
The notes thank friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers inquiries and kindness during illness sorrow or bereavement. Names referenced include Mrs Anna Smith Nellie Mulholland family Geo Chapman Selena Hostell Dr Kenney and Rey Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Quee
Tadies
Dublin —Institute
June Watkin
Mra Anna Smith
Nellie Mulholland
Geo Chapman
Selena Hostell
Dr Kenney
Rey
KITCHENER UPHOLSTERY and sewing machine services listed
Miscellaneous ad text lists sewing machines for sale and service with references to Vepaire Etnies Hache and local repair offerings. Also mentions furniture upholstery and a Chesterfield reupholstery option with a price around 89. Includes a note about debts and a phone/acton contact line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vepaire
Makee Etnies
Hivetoc Phone
Hoay Theatre
Mig Georgey Town
Kitchener
Acton
Acton Area Community Events Calendar Highlights
A list of upcoming acts and gatherings includes a concert featuring Ronald Stewart at Acton United Church on Monday October 30 1980. The Canadian Legion Christmas tree lighting is December 1 at Town Hall from 2 pm. Halloween dances and masquerades are planned at various venues with prizes, and the Acton High School commencement is November 7 at 8 pm in Town Hall.
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Wansbroughe
Mir Rowe Warebrough
Cole
Margot Douglas Cole
Arcane
Bright Reyes
Mary
Bill Douglas
Margaret McDonald
Neil McDonald
Sweet
Earlver
Andy McDonald
Donald
Behirst
Jean
Dave
Ronald Stewart
Acton United Church
The
Canadian Legion
Acton High School
Limehouse Hall
WA. O
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Ebenezer United Church
Hallowe'en
Esquesing Township School
Glen Williams Public School
Dana Porter
Education
Blue Doll Beauty Salon
Hubbable
Hubble
Guelph General Hospital
Glen
W Cole
Queen Street
Lovida
Arthur Avies
EC How
Tock West An Dune
Oktober Ton
Wil Jon
Stotps
Fasc Pty Cadhrane
Wellington
Arthur
Marjory
Wannetta
Harold
MaUnee Hat
Frank Uoir Ray Bolger
Metrs-Coldwyn-It
Judy Garland
Laur
Jack W. Ley
Bob Hope
Bill
Hopatong Cassidy
Boyd
Joan Taylor
DeSoto
Campbellville
Millton
Milton
Qeewre
Rio
Uae
Powell Ern
Arry Sullivan - Carlien- Mura
Louis Calmern
Scotty Beckett
Robert Z-Legward
Bidamy
Dame Gall
Poderick Somber
Balsd
Robert
THURS
Inet
Eutesé
Cassy
Robert Mitchum
Jane-Greerwilliam Bendix
Alek
Citrona
Timie
Ford
Quebec
Morrie
Drexare Wrehominer
Sal
Ernie
Georgetown
Howy ‘Theatre
Onta
Quaker
Hora
Acton al
Lorne Garner Motors
Holmes and San
Nel
Achlie Jewrllery
Miss Jennings
Cemple Watts
Perkina
Shane
Keith Raver
Dens Hoddy
Mim Currey
Carde
del Jordan
Rolta
Heafre
John McCullins
Oddfellows Hall
Crampton
Glenn Smith
Merrymakers
Acton Town
Vath Debonnaircea’ Orchestra
Admossen Me Good Prias
Ausploeg
St Albatus Guild
Appam Horie
Lakeside
Chayter Lodr
Town Hall
Crewson
Farnworth Memorials
Camstee
Guelph, Ont
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