Acton Band Triumphs Five Years After Founding
The Acton Band led by Bandmaster Chas W Mason celebrates a Waterloo Festival win and a C N E trophy after five years of work from its 1942 start. A warm midnight welcome, uniforms sought, and village pride mark the achievement with the Selman Trophy for Intermediate Bands on display.
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Mason
St In
Alice
Charlie Mason
Acton
Charlie Landsborough
Our
Waterloo
C.N.E
Queen Street
Mill
Main Streets
Selman
Wartime Housing Site Progress Near Wallace Avenue
Evidence describes water mains laid along half the wartime housing property and street grading underway. A bulldozer fills ditches while foundations sprout. temporary workmen beds and material storage rise. The approach to Wartime Housing extends from Wallace Avenue toward a 14 acre lot with maple groves and a planned culvert, easing access to Mill Street within minutes.
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Wance Avenue
Acton
Wallace Avenue
No. 7 Highway
CNR
Hugh Wallace
Geo. Soper
Warren Farm
T. Seynuck
Little Creek
Mill Street
Illustrations for Fall Advertising Now Available
The Metro Advertisers Service for fall offers a fine assortment of illustrations and layouts for local advertisers. There is no extra charge for use and the service promotes new September options. Advertisers should view the week’s afternoon schedules and inquire at the Free Press Office for available helps and illustrations.
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Metro
Screena
Omer Man
Free Press Office
Lorne Scots Band Halts in Second at Ex Competition
The Lorne Scots Band of Georgetown with members from Acton and Milton placed second in Class B at the Canadian National Exhibition after narrowly missing first by half a point to the White Rose Band of Petrolia. Six bands competed with top scores listing prizes from 350 to 75 dollars. The Scots also earned high points across classes, ranking among the lead performers in the event.
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Lorne Scots
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
White Rose
Petrolia
Canadian Oil Company
Larne Scots
Naval Reserve
Windsor
Boumneville Citizens
Stratford
Associated Boys
Essex S
London
Lorner Scots
Oshawa Kinemen's
Lost Right Hand In Embossing Press At Local Plant
Herbert Dodds, an employee of Beard more & Co., lost his right hand when crushed in an embossing machine at the local plant Tuesday evening. He was admitted to Guelph General Hospital where the wrist was amputated. The accident occurred about 9 30 with several others on the night shift nearby. The leather embossing machine had operated for some time and the cause is unclear. Friends express sympathy and wish him a speedy recovery.
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Acton
Chas. Mason
Shorty
Onunisation
Acton V's
Thos. Ware
Mr. Mason
Charlie Mason
Herbert Dodds
Beardmore & Co
Guelph General Hospital
Aritroyry Doras
Baxter Lab Heed Picnic For Employees At Stanley Park
Baxter Laboratories held a family picnic at Stanley Park Erin last Friday August 29 with 120 attendees. Participants arrived by chartered bus or private car and enjoyed races prizes and a tug of war followed by a cold supper and a mixed baseball game ending with a park dance.
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Baxter Laboratories
Stanley Park
Erin
Walkerton to Play Here on Saturday In OBA Playdowns
Acton Intermediate C team to meet Walkerton in the CBA playdowns. first game in Acton this Saturday at 3 pm with a rematch at Walkerton on Wednesday. If rain affects, Saturday’s game moved to Acton Monday at 5 pm. Town and district back the focal nine for another Acton championship.
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Walkerton
O.B.A
Acton
Focal Nine
Streetsville Man Killed In Crash Saturday Morning
One person died and several injured in two weekend accidents in the district. Raymond Lamb, 22, of Streetsville, was killed when his car rolled over on Saturday morning. Three companions, Murray McMillan, 20, Michael Coughlain, 20, and Roy Dowling, 21, all from Streetsville, were uninjured or lightly hurt. The crash near Hornby occurred after Lamb was ejected and pinned beneath the vehicle. An inquest was announced by Crown Attorney W. S. Dick.
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Raymond Lamb
Streetsville
Sansansaay
Raiea Wren
Murray McMillan
Michael Coughlain
Roy Dowling
Milton
DEEN
TTT
Hornby
Lamb
George F. Syer
Dowling
Alex McNiven
W. S. Dick
Shaw ‘St
Miss Bellamy
Dr. R
Acton
Acton Wins Intermediate Title in Halton County
Acton clinched the Halton County Intermediate title after a come from behind 5 4 victory over Georgetown. Kentner sparked Acton with a double and a homer drove in two runs, Footitt and Evans contributed key hits as Acton amassed 17 hits led by Scottie Patterson.
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Georgetown
Acton
Papertown
Halton County
Pete” Chabun
Chabun
Patterson
Acton Hickory
Dooney” Evans
Kentner, Jr
Norm Morton
Evans
Bob Footitt
Geeeetown
Frond
Kentner
Ritchie
Duke of Devonshire Chapter Meeting Notes and Activities
The September meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E at Mrs. Peter Smith’s home was led by Mrs. F Blow in regent absence. Members prepared bazaar items for October 18 and discussed a tag day on Acton fair day to aid Britain.
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Duke of Devonshire
Peter Smith
Baird
F. Blow
Acton
Britain
Mason
Aylsworth
Wolfer
Alysworth
Hassard
Grindell
Garrett
Garvin
Heavy Construction On Section Highway Milton To Acton
Construction along Highway 23 between Milton and Acton involves major earthwork at Hampshire Farm where the highest cut and fill have been made. Trees and shrubs have been moved and fences reset, with the roadbed widened to full clearance. Drivers are advised to heed signs and take the detour where possible.
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Hampshire Farm
Odeon Theatres Canada Buys Gregory Theatres in Oakville Georgetown Acton
Odeon Theatres of Canada Limited acquires Gregory Theatres in Oakville Georgetown and Acton from Russell L. Gregory effective September 1947. A new Oakville site is planned and construction begins this fall with a covenant to build a second theatre in Acton. Gregory, a longtime showman of 37 years, retires with thanks to his family and colleagues.
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Acton
Oakville
Mr. Gregory
Odeon Theatres of Canada Limited
Gregory Theatres
Georgetown
Russel L. Gregory
Gregory
Bat Russel Gregory
Leslie
Gregoory
Lelsure
Wedding of Orma Herrington and Lloyd Robinson in Georgetown
On August 27 at United Church parsonage Georgetown Orma Herrington daughter of Mr and Mrs Corey Herrington Stewarttown united in marriage with Lloyd Albert Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Albert Robinson Acton Rev R C Todd officiating The couple planned a honeymoon to Hamilton Niagara Falls and Buffalo before settling in Acton
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United Church Parsonage
Georgetown
Orma__Herrington
Corey Herrington
Stewarttown
Lloyd Albert Robinson
Albert Robinson
Acton
R. C. Todd
Marjorie Herrington
Jersey
Win McPhail
Sunset Farm
Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Schools Gleaming as Pupils Return
Schools reopened with caretaker Geo Mann reporting clean, bright classrooms. Grade 1 faced delays as construction continued on a new room and window sash. Additional windows have been added and the room will be heated by space units once installed.
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Geo. Mann
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Chas. W. Mason
Scales
CNE
Patience
Sidii
Waterloo Content
Chas. W. Mitton
Baxter
U.S A
Nquor
Halton
Rachlin
Gor- Wan
Len Bend
Union Brothers
Benny
Cookie
Racheees
oSop
Union
Rachlin’s
Tim
Scottie Patterson
D.E. Hear R. M. Aylsworth
Odeon Theatres
Sean Codinson
Mellott
England
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