Acton Hosts Mutual Fire Aid Training Drill
Acton, with Georgetown Milton and Trafalgar brigades, held a coordinated pump drill simulating water flow from creek to hoses to battle a vacant lot fire near the Presbyterian Church. Crews, crowd, and operators tested damming the creek and long hose lays in a warm evening practice coordinated by Oakville Chief Shaw.
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Milton
Georgetown
Trafalgar
Acton
Pioneer Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Baxter Labora
Tories
W. B. Rumley Funeral Home
Mill St
Legion Hall
Halton
Sam Tennant
South Main St
Barr's Corner
Old Cemetery
Oakville
Baxter Laboratories
Ie Fist Lnk
Chasm Shere
Victor B. Rumley Funeral
Moll St
Mill
Main Sts
Knox Church
Shaw
Labor Day Picnic Name Suggestion for Wartime Housing
In Warren Grove the Free Press notes Labor Day Monday, September 7 closures and early story deadlines amid staff efforts to minimize labor. A reader proposes renaming Wartime Houses subdivision to Warren Grove, adding to options Glenwood Briarcrest Sunnyview Elm Drive Sunset Drive Elmvale and The Loop.
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Warren Grove
The
Free Press
Glenwood
Briarcrest
Sunnyview
Elm Drive
Sunset Drive
Elmvale
Loop
Acton Paper Wins First Page Honors in Contest
The hometown paper in Acton earned first place for the front page and third place for the best editorial page in a contest. Readers are thanked for sharing in the honors received by the paper.
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TMZ
Acton
W A Considers Fall Activities
The group of the Wee Mans Assocaten of the United church met Tuesday at Mrs J Ralston’s home to discuss fall activities. The meeting opened with the Ode and prayer and a devotional period led by Miss E Hawthorne and Mrs Thetford. The roll call received the response Harvest.
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United Church
J Ralston
St Albans Church Wedding Set at Summer Ceremony
Marguerite Elizabeth Storey and Harry William Cannons wed at St Alban’s Anglican church on August 18 in an afternoon ceremony. The bride wore a ballerina length gown with a lace jacket, and a fingertip veil. The bridal party included bridesmaids in blue and yellow gowns and flower girl in green organdy. A reception followed at the parish hall with out of town guests from Detroit, Toronto, Long Branch, Peterborough, Orangeville, Caledon and Brampton.
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St. Alban’s Anglican
Marguerite Elizabeth Storey
Clifford Storey
Bur
Acton
Harry William Cannons
Harry Cannons
R.R
Brampton Rey
Ralph Price
Qeiated
Fo Oakes
Alice Wilkinson
Boner
Marina King
Kay Cannons
Miss King
Miss Cannons
Norma Anne Storey
Wesley Storey
Robert Cannons
Edward Storey
Marjorie McDonald
Evelyn McDonald
St. Alban’s Parch Hall
Ontario
Detroit
Michigan
Toronto
Peterbors Orange
Vale
Caledon
Brampton
Power Line Relocation Enables New School Construction
A survey plans relocating a power line along Boulevard to clear property by mid month for a new school building. The joint use of power and street news aims to speed site development and improve building conditions at other district locations.
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Obey
Street News
Car Treasure Hunt Brings Baptist and Presbyterian Groups Together
A joint social evening for the Baptist and Presbyterian Young People featured a car treasure hunt. About 30 participants visited several local spots, collected elves, ate doughnuts on strings, and ended with a bonfire and after events directed by Mrs. Garner and DD Patterson.
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Presbyterian Young Peoples
Baptist Young Peoples
Wo Gordon's
Lorne School
James Ems
Garner
DD Patterson
Alice Gordon 91 Dies in Guelph Hospital
Mrs. Alice Gordon widow of David Gordon who cleared land at George L uses farm died at Guelph General Hospital in her 91st year. She was born in Eramosa Township and later lived in Arkell before moving to Guelph. Surviving are three sons R. Tandsay R. Ross and Russell L. of Guelph, plus 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral at McIntyre and Wilkie Funeral Home in Guelph with interment Eden Mills Cemetery.
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Alice Gordon
David Gordon
George Lasby
Guelph General Hospital
Eramosa Township
James Ritchie
Guelph
Arkell
Knox Presbyterian Church
R. Tandsay
R. Ross
Russell L
Wlph
McIntyre and Wilkie
Eden Mails
Williamson of Knox Presbey Church
Baxter Picnic Draws Soper Park Crowd in Galt
Soper Park in Galt hosted the Baxter Laboratories picnic drawing families from employers with three buses and private cars bringing over 370 attendees. The event featured races for children and adults, a penny scramble, swimming, and refreshments served by caterers.
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Soper Park
Galt Waing
Baxter Laboratories
Pierce
Ievere Aa Aga Ce
Bob Mur
Daz Schroeder
L.w.ar Bradhaw
Sam Snyder
Howard Fleming
Majorettes Debut In Tattoo Monday
Acton Citizens' Band drum majorettes made their first public appearance outside Acton at a band tattoo in Burlington. Some 25 performers traveled by bus, with AL Perrott conducting and the act featuring the march On Guard and the overture Debutante amid a sing song finale.
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Acton
Burlington
Tate
Burlington Avenue
Acton Citizens
Oakville
Brantford
Burtington
Preston Legion
Hamilton
Harding Hig
Warren Ohito
Acti
Prvate
AL Perrott
Capt. Jobson
Letter to the Editor Praises Free Press Victory
A reader letter lauds the Free Press for its recent contest win and steady editorial quality. The writer praises timely editorials, coverage of local and distant news, and the paper’s stance on temperance and reform.
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Steffi
Free Press
Augin
Tremain
Brockville Obituary for Frederick Ernest Ryder Actor
Former Acton resident Frederick Ernest Ryder died in Brockville on August 27 after a lengthy illness at age 76 77. He was a retired commercial traveller and former employee of Storey Grove Works and Waltham Works. Survived by wife Alice B Chisholm and two daughters Audrey Donovan and Barbara Broadbent, plus a grandson and siblings. Interment in Oakland Cemetery followed funeral at the family plot.
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Acton
Frederick Ernest Ryder
Brockville
James Ryder
Othe
France
Martin
Ryder
Storey Grove
Walthausten
First Presbyterian Church
Walker Lodge
Commercial Travellers’ Association
Alice B. Chisholm
Harry Donovan
Audrey
Charles Broadbent
Barbara
David Ernest Donovan
Edward Ryder
Robert Elie
Laura
Jack Bell T Mauder
Toronto
Thomas
Nelson Vderan
Willam Cisy
Andrew Vance Brat
Brocky Ie
Oakland
Letter to Editor on Shield Victory and recognition
A dated letter from Richard Harris congratulates Mr. Dil on winning the shield and notes travel to the West for papers and Acton Free pass. It asks if recognition by the Canadian Champion Malton for third place Axan was secured and signs off sincerely.
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Rockwood
Dil
West
Acton Free Pss
Tor
Acton council reviews town manager expenses and drainage needs
Town council discussion covers town manager expense oversight and capital projects including sewer costs and debentures. Directors review highway signs, land improvements, drainage on Bower Ave, and delaying valve oil construction pending funding. Repeats seeks cost review of sewer and water maintenance and confirms pool intake connection and fire prevention week notices.
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Jones and Vance's
PUC
Council
IPUSC
Leatherland
R. V. Anderson and Associates
Maria St. Bridge
Anderson
Halton County
F. G. Oakes
Watson Dairy Bar
Acton
Rotary club honors past president with pin to John Goy
Acton Rotary club met for fall activities including a ladies night and carnival. A committee was appointed for ladies night. A past president's pin was presented to Johnny Goy by G A Dills VB. Rumsey congratulated the Free Press for winning first in a newspaper competition.
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Acton Rotary Club
Phin
Johnny Goy
G. A Dills VB
Rumsey
Free Press
Three More Polio Cases Reported in Halton County
Dr Bull, Halton County Medical Officer of Health, reports three new polio cases last week. One involves a Burlington young adult, and two are boys aged 9 and 14 from Nassagaweya Township. Total cases exceed last year but are not above average. no fatalities this year. Cooler weather may lower cases, says Dr Bull.
Halton Garden Clubs Awarded for Achievement Day Exhibits
Thirty four Hatten girls and leaders staged a packed Achievement Day in Milton Therps town hall on August 28. Six County Garden clubs displayed at least 12 vegetables, presented a garden quiz, and demonstrated skits on Lets grew a garden. Seventeen certificates were awarded and each girl received a silver spoon for one unit while leaders received Madonna lily bulbs.
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Hatten
County Garde Cubs
Milton
Borustren Ne Cereur
Omagh
Margaret G Nay
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Land Purchase
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Bower Ave
Ivan Harris
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