Acton hosts mutual fire aid drill with four brigades
Georgetown Milton Trafalgar brigades joined Acton in a training fire drill at the vacant lot behind the Presbyterian Church. Water flowed 28 minutes after the siren as crews pumped from creek sources to simulate suppressing a blaze. The event tested intercommunity cooperation and water supply tactics for future emergencies.
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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
Acta
Sam Tennant
ADP
South Main St
Barr’s Corner
Old Cemetery
Oakville
Py Raxter Laboratories
Newry
Victor Bo Rumley Funeral Home
Moll St
Knox Church
Shaw
Labor Day plans and wartime housing name ideas in Warren Grove
Labor Day Monday is Sept 7 and the Ube Free Press will close for the holiday with early copy required for ads and news. Readers suggest renaming the Wartime Housing subdivision, with Warren Grove as a preferred option alongside Glenwood Briarcrest Sunnyview Elm Drive Sunset Drive Elmvale and The Loop.
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Warren Grove
Ube Free Press
Free Press
Glenwood
Briarcrest
Sunnyview
Elm Drive
Sunset Drive
Elmvale
Loop
Acton Paper Receives Multiple Honors for Pages
The home town paper announces honors for various sections including first place for best front page and third place for best editorial page scores. Readers are thanked for sharing in the recognition and support for Acton through the local newspaper.
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Nt Ape
Varad
Acton
W A Considers Fall Activities
The Wee mans Association of the United Church holds a meeting at Mr J Rolston home to discuss fall activities. The session opened with the Ode and prayer, led by Miss E Hawthorne and Mrs Thetford, with a devotional period and a roll call answering Harvest.
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Weemans
United Church
J Rolston
St Alban's Church Wedding Sets Summer Nuptials
Marguerite Elizabeth Storey wed Harry Cannons in a summer ceremony at St Alban's Anglican Church on August 15. Attendants included sister Alice Wilkinson and bridesmaids in pink, blue, and yellow gowns. reception followed at St Alban's hall. Out-of-town guests traveled from Detroit, Michigan, Toronto, Brampton, and Peterboro among others.
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St Alban’s Anglican Church
Marguerite Elizabeth Storey
Clifford Stor
Acton
Harry Wallan
Harry Cannons
Raka
Ralph Price
Fienitad
Fo Oakes
Alice Wilkinson
Marina King
Miss K Cannons
Miss King
Miss Cannons
Norma Anne Storey
Nyton
Detro
Michigan
Toronto
Ling
Peterboro
Orange
Wile
Caledon
Brampton
Power Line Relocation Near School Construction
A power line relocation plan will reuse poles for the iie school site. The work aims to clear the property by mid month to start building the new school. The change will improve construction sites in the district and support future development.
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Obey
Actu
Bowevard
Pie
Stree Lachinews
Car Treasure Hunt Brings Teens Together in Shared Social
A joint event by Presbyterian and Baptist Young People last Friday drew about 30 youths. They began at the church with clues, toured area stops including Gordon's and Larne School, and ended with a bonfire and snacks before a film viewing.
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Presbyterian Young Peoples
Baptist Young Peoples
Chuarch
Wo Gordon's
Larne School
James Emsley
Garner
DC Batterson
Mrs Alice Gordon Trustee of Guelph Family Dies
Alice Gordon widow of David Gordon longtime Eramosa born resident of Arkell dies at Guelph General Hospital in her 95th year. She leaves three sons R Landsay R Ross and Russell L all of Guelph along with 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral from McIntyre Wilkie Guelph with interment Eden Mills Cemetery Knox Presbyterian officiated.
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Alice Gordon
David Gordon
George Lasby
Guelph General Hospital
Eramosa Township
James Ritchie
Guelph
Arkell
Knox Presbyterian Church
R. Landsay
R. Ross
Russell L
McIntyre and Wilkie
Eden Mills
Williamson of Knox Presbytes Church
Baxter Laboratory Picnic At Soper Park Galt
Soper Park in Galt hosted Baxter Laboratories employers and families for an annual picnic. Three buses and private cars carried attendees, with games, races, swimming, a hot supper, and free ice cream. Sam Snyder supervised adult amusements and Howard Fleming handled catering.
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Soper Park
Galt
Baxter Laboratories
Bisebatl
Sam Snyder
Howard Flem
Majorettes Debut In Tattoo Monday
Acton band’s drum majorettes made their first public appearance outside Acton during a band tattoo in Burlington arena. About 25 performers joined 30 musicians from Acton and other groups including Oakville and Brantford bands. Perrott conducted as the troupe twirled batons during a program featuring tunes like Old Timers and Debutante.
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Acton
Burington
Talefly
Burlington Arena
Acton Citizens
Oakville
Brantford Memorial
Burlington
Preston Legion | Crezeny
Suclalf
Bard Hamilton
Warren G. Harding
Perrott
Will
Dobesany
Former Acton Resident Frederick Ryder Dies in Brockville
Frederick Ernest Ryder, long time Brockville resident and former Acton native, died August 27 at age 76. He was a retired commercial traveller and a former member of the Commercial Travellers Association, First Presbyterian Church and Walker Lodge. Survived by wife Alice B. Chisholm and two daughters Audrey Donovan and Barbara Broadent, plus a brother and two sisters, with interment in Oakland Cemetery.
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Acton
Frederick Ernest Ryder
Brockville
James Hyder
Othe
France
Martin Mr. Syder
Storey Grove Works
Wolthaus Ten H& Works
Ryder
First Presbyterian Church
Walker Lodge
Commercial Travellers’ Association
Alice B. Chisholm
Harry Donovan
Audrey
Charles Broadbent
Barbara
David Ernest Donovan
Edward Ryder
Robert Elie 'Laurad
Jack Bell
Maude
Toronto
Brat Thomas
Nelson Ryder
Willam C
Andrew Vance Brocky
Oakland Cemetery
Congratulations on Winning of Shieldkwoud
Letter from Richard Harris applauds the winner of Shieldkwoud for the Acton Free Press and Canadian Champion Milton, noting third place and sending best wishes for the annual Newspaper Editors Convention.
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West
Acton Free Press
Milton
Aghan
Richard Harris
Acton Council Reviews Town Manager Move and Budget Items
At Monday's meeting Acton council discussed a motion to hire a town manager to streamline work and reduce costs. The session also covered highway signs, sewer and water expenses, debt financing for sewer work, and legal proclamations including by law updates, with council authorizing drainage remedies and pool reconnect, and approving payments to local services.
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Acton
Mehend
Tyler
Conneil
Salloner Vine
Allowanent
Department of Highways
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Bronte
Bower Ave
Tvan Harriss House
Rotary club notes past presidents pin for John Goy
Acton Rotary discussed fall activities including a radirs light wind carnival during its morning meeting. Acom Powis appointed Stephen for a night. A past president's pin was presented in Johnny Goy by G A Dills WB Rumbry congratulated the Free Press placing first in newspaper competition.
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Acton Rotary Club
Acom- Powis
Tephen
Johnny Goy
G. A Dills WB Rumbry
Three More Polio Cases Reported in Halton County
Dr Bull, Halton County Medical Officer of Health, reports three new polio cases last week. A Burlington young adult and two boys aged 9 and 14 from Nasragaweya Township are affected. No fatalities this year. cooler weather may reduce cases.
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Bull
Halton County
Burlington
Nasragaweya Township
Garden Club Exhibits and Skits Highlight Halton Achievements
At Milton town hall on August 24 the Halton Garden Club groups Huers elah Hornby Happy Taesses and others showcased Garden Record Books, vegetables and flower displays, and a garden quiz. Seventeen certificates were awarded for two units completed, with each member receiving a silver spoon and leaders receiving Madonna lily bulbs.
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Hatten
Milton
Huers
Elah Hornby
Hattons Home
Matet Borgstrom
Marten Montgomery
Boragsteeen
Ah Club
May
Vmiagh
dati + Garden Club
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Cnde, Rv, Anderson and Associates
Maria St. Bridge
Anderson
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Afames Co
Fastawo
Eta
Phe Ys Mens Obix
Perini
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Trallees
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Acton Exchange
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Watson Daury
Poul
John Goy
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