Sympathy Extended For Benton Family In Ontario Notices
The village mourns the death of Joe Benham Jr in a motor accident near Barrie with funeral held at Rumsey Funeral Home Acton. Sympathy is extended to his parents sisters and relatives as visitors and neighbors call on bereaved families across Acton Alliston Rockwood Harriston Elora and Toronto with local residents buying homes and hosting callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Benham Jr
Barrie
Rumsey
Acton
Chas Fountain
Donna
Doris
Mary
Linda
Dick Grill
Alliston
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Ted Jestin
Rockwood
Thea Aitken
Ed Spence
Harriston
Walter Couling
Orangeville
Lois Black
Suter
Elora
Heron
In Afad Community Obituary Notices
In afad, Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Hepburn and family Milton Mrs. Robert Ful l er Mr. Ernest Tovel Mr. Susie Rogers Mrs. Harvey Graham and son Glen Grand Valley Mr. and Mr. Robert Patten and Diane and Mrs. Albert Alton Guelph and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alton Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afad
Rev. Hepburn
Milton
Robert Ful“ler
Ernest ‘Tovel
Susie Rogers
Harvey Graham
Glen
Grand Valley
Robert Patten
Diane
Albert Alton
Guelph
Fred Alton
Rockwood
Coronation Pictures Shown At Local School
Films were shown at the local school on Monday afternoon including the Coronation picture which was greatly enjoyed. Extends sympathy to the Benham family of Everton on the death of their son Joe. Other visitors include Mrs Ida Tovell of Fort Erie and guests Mrs Maury Cooke, Miss Dianne Nicholson, Reg Carter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Thelma Smith
Swansea
Wilfred Dunn
Mt Dennis
Benham
Everton
Joe
Dianne Nicholson
Hamilton
D. G. Robertson
Reg. Carter
Laverne
Karen
Stratford
Russell Gordier
Guelph
Farewell gathering as Woods prepare to move to Weston
About 80 friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Locker's home to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. George Woods and family and Mr. Maschinter before they relocate from the 110h line to Weston. An electric tea kettle and heating pad were presented, readings and thanks given, followed by a dainty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locker
George Woods
Maschinter
Weston
Wood
Leslie Hall
Locker
Woods
Mr. Maschinter
Pete Watson
Alf Mitchell
Lois
Sudbury
Madge Jestin
Marsville
Dave Jestin
Russell Watson
Galt
Thos. Hayward
L. N. Cardoso
A. Lockett
Shirley
Eileen
Guelph
W. Stringer
Milton
Harold Tomlinson
Eden Mns
Brown
Toronto
W. A. Dearing
Lloyd Dearing
Telaties
Califortis
John Watson
Wilfrid Till
David
J. K. Courtney
Haguttes
Hooper Sr
Beelon
Ed. Cuppage
Gay and
Susan
Orillia
Earl Hooper
Jack McEachern
Alma Graham
Kitchener
Jim Nevills
Bradford Celery Kings Crowned Boxla Champs
Bradford Celery Kings clinched the Boxla title with a 9-7 victory over Acton Rams in Game seven after a four goal lead, securing the championship despite a Rams comeback. Maschinter led Bradford with two goals, supported by Tyers Alexander Castator Foster Tom Collings Gwynn. Acton’s Doug Smith scored three and Lloyd Smith added two as Acton bowed out after a strong final series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Arena
Bailiwick
Rams
Bradford
Acton
Donnybrook
Hams
Ol.a
Iroquois Indians
Streetsville
Maschinter
Tyers
Alexander
Castator
Foster
Tom Collings
Smart
Gwynn
Doug Smith
Lloyd Smith
Jack Mann
Gordi Burton
Norm Young
Ken Woods
Larry Taillefer
Joe Gerrie
Bill Bennett
Ken Watkins
John Kra
Harding Hosts Euchre Night at the Women’s Association
Mrs. R. L. Davidson and Mrs. F. Smith led euchre scores at a Women’s Association event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Harding on Saturday. Mrs. John McLaughlin won the door prize. ten tables played with A. D. McEnery and Glendon Scott consolation prizes. Nearby birthday party for June Briggs marked her tenth with 14 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Davidson
Dixie
Gloria Jones
Tommy Sutton
Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Linda
Heather Clarke
Eleanor Karn
Cheryl Lawr
Doris Edwards
Trudy Scott
Joy Patterson
Gloria Latimer
Ann
William
Mrr
Geo. Dombhwright
Smethurst
Ladies Night Dinner At Dominion Hotel Hosted By Rotary
Ac ton Rotary club held a ladies night Tuesday evening with over 30 attending a turkey dinner at the Dominion Hotel. President W B Rumley presided and welcomed the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rotary Club
Dominion Hotel
W. B. Rumley
Acton High Rugby Triumph Over Milton 20 16
Acton High defeated Milton 20 to 16 at Milton High School. Ross Morton threw two touchdown passes to Wayne Arbie and Bill Skillings scored twice as Acton built a 20 10 lead before Milton added a late TD. Both teams showed sportsmanship and Acton appeared set for the cup with strong play throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High
Milton
Dennis Papillion
Acton
Roald Ellis
Ross Morton
Bill Skillings
Skillings
Richard Mason
Fred Gordon
Wayne Arbie
Mike Acton
Barah
Mason
Richard
Ron Rolston
Acton Red Men
Don Dawkins
Orangeville
Huck Dawkins
Wayne Arcie
Grangeville
Dave McVey
Bob Bruce
Wayne Archie
Fellows
Acton High School Faces Orangeville in Exhibition Return
Acton High School battled Orangeville High School in a Tuesday exhibition at Prospect Park. Orangeville led 20 to 10 at halftime as both teams managed only two touchdowns with all conversions failing and a sparsely attended crowd watching the cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Papillon
Acton High School
Orangeville High School
Acton
Orangeville
Actin
Prospect Park
Mart
Two Lakeview men sentenced to 15 years total for armed robbery
Jack Chance, 24, and Vincent DiMarino, 23, were found guilty by a Supreme Court jury of armed robbery and jail escape. Chance received 12 years plus 1 for escape, DiMarino six years plus 1 for escape. Judge LeBel called the act dastardly and cowardly and noted Chance as the ring leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Kingston Penitentiary
Justice le Bel
Supreme Court
Milton
Jack Chance
Vincent Dimarrin
Chance
Long Branch
Dimarr
Marmo
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Benton
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Clara Blacklock
Dampier
Ball
Ispringe
Mildred Bell
Ladies’ and Children’s Wear Mill
Orton
The
Crown
Ledger
LGA
G.A
Libby
Swift
Sunbeam
Bradford Celery Kings
Bradford Celery Kingsafer
Hardings
W.A. Euchre
Elliott Patterson
Wilbur Patterson
R. Patterson
A. C. Patterson
F. J. Brown
Corey Herrington
Colborne
W. Duffy
Kalin
Acton Taxi
Yo Mill
ST. W
Foctee Sportsmav
Ted Peach
Gord McCutcheon
Lace Orangeville High School
Armstrong’s Nairn‘s Dominion
Dominion Moleum
Erin Township
Spikman
Jongej Tosca
Ductun
Dole
Arduck
Bret Jay
Gast
Rae
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