Acton Beats New Hamburg to Narrow League Title Gap
Acton held to five to one win over New Hamburg despite missing three regulars. Wilson scoring early, Smedema adding two late goals. Sutton and Bottomley contributed shots and assists as Acton dominated the second half. The victory keeps Acton on track for a top playoff spot in the Southern Ontario League.
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Acton
New Hamburg M1
Acon
Allen
Wilson
Bottomley
Hambure
Gow
Nagel
Smedema
Geatjo
Hamburg
Davies
Simon
Calder
Sutton
Nagev
Tere
Luton
K-W Dutchmen
Schipper
Hal Nolan
Spike
Cable
Bottamley
Wilsa
New Hamburg
T. Nagel
Whitfeld
Bernecher
Zander
O. Nagel
Schleussner
Fischer
Caiazzo Busch
Froese
Schleicher Schroder
Menach
Stalled Car Hit by Train at Level Crossing
A stalled car on a level crossing near Moffat was struck by a train Monday night. Mrs DeGroot of RR 1 Moffat was taken to Guelph General Hospital in serious condition. the vehicle suffered extensive damage and the engine was pulled clear after the crash. The incident caused $700 in damages and is under investigation by local authorities.
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Ste DeGroot
Moffat
Guelph General Hospital
Tal Moffat
DeGroot
Crem Ubecks
Defiroot
Det
Damaine
Ontario
Eiph
KR Simmons
A Irwin
Karkness Dld Council
E Footitt
Weick
Lindsay
Town Budget Nears Balance Despite Spending Gap
Acton town budget presentation notes most departments stick close to plans. Through June 30 revenue totals 158 820 11 dollars while expenditures reach 180 285 40 dollars, yet the situation is not seen as insecure due to lagging revenues and early scheduled expenses.
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Acton
Halton Dairy Men Win Prizes at Canadian National Exhibition
Halton dairy men competed in Toronto at the Canadian National Exhibition last week and earned prizes in heavy competition. The full results of local breeders are detailed this week in the farm news column on page six.
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Halton
Toronto
Halfton Dairymen
Wenn Rot Halton
Peel
J. F. Timble
Streetsville
Murphy
Harold Cooper
Palermo
Oh Robinson
Georgetown
Tovell Bros
Gordon Sinclair
R.R
Burlington
Tom Mee- Gee
Norval
Old Wagon and Truck Parade Highlights Acton Events
A touring wagon and a decorated truck with a wedding party drew crowds in Acton street ceremonies at the town hall. Bert Lackie drove the wagon while two Acton men appeared in court on charges and were remanded until October 13.
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Acton
Monterion
Ted Tyo Aeleillomge
Bert Lackie
Uwe
St Alban’s Church
Acta
Adjournment Requested in Mysterious Man Slaughter Case
Beverley P Studnet, a 21 year old railway worker, failed to appear before Magistrate Watt for a preliminary hearing on a manslaughter charge connected to the death of 26 year old George Edward Huey. Crown asked for adjournment to September 20 as provincial police seek clearer proof. Co defendant Donald Stewart, a deserter from the Canadian Army, was remanded to await army proceedings after his arrest in London.
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Osm Om
Guelph
Beverley P Stownet
RAR 1
Pustineh
Watt
George Edward Hueibe
Wellington
Halter
Stevetrk
McKeard
Sephimber
Donald Stewart
London
Warren Grove council debates sewer work disruptions and bids
Council wrestles with alternating sewer extension work in Warren Grove caused by soil conditions and contractor pauses. Officials note contract terms shift liability, discuss upgrading to Western General Contracting for pipe restoration, and seek clear contractor notification before resuming.
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Warren Grove
Comnel
Galt
Geo Shultz
Councel
Oto
Mr Shuts
Coune
Western General Contracting
Tae Tonty
Quonadive
Ontario Department of Highways
Har
Conncil
Acton Fall Fair Features a Lively Midway Week
The Acton fall fair highlights a packed midway and Friday night arena show with music by Rhythm Rambit. Donkey baseball contests excite crowds as local teams compete, with plans previewed in the fair book alongside exhibits and crafts from Adfer’s work and others.
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Acton
Arton
Diepiys
Adrer
Rand
Reqtemer
Ray Everde
Enrolment Surge Fills Acton Public School
Acton public school enrolment hits record levels with 750 pupils across kindergarten to grade twelve returning on Tuesday. The tower of numbers shows 183 in grade twelve and notable gains in kindergarten to grade eight, while 21 new pupils arrive and 87 join kindergarten. Inspectors L L Skuce and Robert Bornheld visited Wednesday.
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Acton
Actonians
Daurbbead
Kenergarten
Aleraeort
L L. Skuce
Robert Bornheld
Acton High School Sees Record Enrollment and Expansion Needs
Acton High School opened on Tuesday with a record 166 pupils and rising to 170 as registration continued. The district requires an additional teacher and space, with plans for extensions and using the general office as a classroom while war-time construction limits progress. Delivery delays for desks and chairs, electrical work partial, and bus routes affected by bridge repairs alongside landscaping progress mark the interim.
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Acton
Turaday
Pup Jln
Phivoday
Nad
Deer P Pace Weil Oye
Ut da
Malls
Toronto
Uns
Messrs. Barnett and Rieder
Toms
Acton School
Erin-Esquesing
Ballinafad
Moving Schoolroom Roams Town On Wheels
A former classroom was moved from the school lane across town on a wheeled frame. The structure, once used as an extra room with six to seven seats, was sold to Carp. Ray Macan supervised the transfer as the house was relocated to Arthur Street and converted for residence. Two trees at the public school were removed to make way.
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Diprise Cuaraaranentoon
Carp
Ray Macan
Jetoan Arthur
Head-on Car Truck Crash Near Crowson's Cove
A Saturday evening head-on collision west of Crowson's Cove caused total damage to a new car and a delivery truck, with no injuries reported. Lloyd Hinnahsen drove a car that collided with Herbert Raynvaldson's truck on NaF highway about 845 PM, both vehicles towed from the south roadside ditch.
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Here
Poller
Crowson
Lloyd Hinnahsen
Toreene
Hans Hahson
Herbert Raynvaldson
Fader
Avon
W A Tours Garden Meeting Notes Then Crimes In Acton
The United Church group met at Mrs C W Mason’s home with Mrs H Burns presiding. After prayers and a roll call, plans were made for a church event and lunch was served. In Milton, Stanislas Tremblay of Kitchener was fined 75 and costs and had his license suspended 70 days for striking a man in Acton on August 7.
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Oest United Church
C. W. Mason
H. Burns
E. Hawthorne U
J. Mawat
Toronto
Mason
Lindsay
Veldhits
Cleave
Wilderspin
Burns
Mr. Mason
Stanislas Tremblay
Kitchener
Acton
Main
I Milton
Delegates Attend Labor Day Meeting
Delegates from the Guelph Presbytery Young Peoples group attended a Labor Day council meeting for the Synod of Kingston and Toronto. Rev R Armstrong of Knox Acton acted as dean. Highlands Lodge Hockley Valley hosted the event near Orangeville. Armstrong named honorary president of the Synod. elections set for Thanksgiving weekend at the Oshawa convention.
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Guelph Presbytery Young Peoples
Inez McLellan
Jim Greer
Acton
Synod
Kingston
Toronto
R. Armstrong
Knoxchurch
Highlands Lodge
Hockley Valley
Orangeville
Armstrong
Oshawa
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Tyler
Waterloo County
EF Tyler
Provinent
Tew
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Toca Palice Force
Magistraq
Ledger
Beardmore Co Lidon
McEachern Garage
Rickle-Seagrave
The
Acton Free Press
Acton Woodcrafts
Gordon's Mardwa
J.B Mackenzie
Anderson Welding
Od Talbot
Thompson Motors
Anthony
Mansell Nellis
F Lawson Co
Johns-Manville Co Ltd
St. Alban’s Anglican Church
St. John’s Shared
Rockwood
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