Intermediates win first round C B A playdowns
Acton’s triple A club overwhelmed Walkerton 19 hits and seven innings from Don Ryder in a decisive game. Lindsay homered, Footitt and Waterhouse contributed big hits as Acton moved toward the Ontario championship in the amateur playoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Diamond
Walkerton
Ball Park
Don Ryder
Waterloo Park
Lindsay
Trple
Ontario
Potts
Zuber
Moundsman
Ryder
Donald
Jack’ Kentner Jr
Boone
Lucky
Bob Footitt
Footitt
Alouette
Robert
Triple A
Ifeho
Waterhouse
Triple Abaya
Agate
Halton Park
Rox
First Historical Booklet of St Albans Published This Week
A new historical booklet issued for the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of St Albans Church Acton is the congregation’s first such publication. It provides a complete review of the church and its history with illustrations of all rectors and church dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Albans
St Alban's Church
Acton
Charel Offorts
Schoice
Daminton
Mason Knitting Co Charter Night of New 20 Club
A unique gathering last Thursday marked Mason Knitting Co 20 Club charter night at the Cutten Golf Fields club house in Guelph. Founders Amos Maron Ray Agnew Dorothy Stapleton and Millie Bowles attended with W K Graham Bank of Nova Scotia and G A Dills editor of the Free Press also guests. The company plans a banquet and future pin gifts as the club grows toward its 20 year milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Knitting. Co
Cutten Golf Fields
Guelph
Thia Company
Acton
Mason Knitting Co
Oy Creme—Wirethird
Twenty Armora
Mombera
Amos Maron
Ray Agnew
Dorothy Stapleton
Millie Bowles
George Mason
Company of Gold
Wiver
Iuerts
W. K Graham
Bank of Nova Scotia
Heer
Aliett Organization
G. A. Dills
the Free Press
Mason Knit
Ontario Junior Farmers Judging Contest at CNE
Revival of the Ontario Junior Farmers judging at the Canadian National Exhibition drew about 225 livestock juniors and 70 in grain roots and vegetables events over two days. Competitors were split into senior and junior divisions with top placers named in sheep swine beef cattle and grain classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Soecal
Doug. Currie
Georgetown
John Currie
David Pelletérico
Milton
Swine
Ward Brownridge
Fraser McNabb
S. R. Griffin
Acton
S.R. Griffin
Scout and Guide Mothers Association Holds Meeting
The Scout and Guide Mothers Association held its first fall meeting on Tuesday September 9 with eleven members at Mrs Gibbons home Charen Street. Sylvia Jones read the secretary report and Sir Bradshaw Rave presented the financial report. Mrs Betty Foot was appointed to represent the association at Scout Committee meetings. Ways and means to raise money were discussed. Mrs Gibbons hosted a delightful lunch with Mrs Woods and Mrs Stuckey assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout and Guide
Asssociation
F. Gibbons
Icharen St
Sylvia Jones
Sir Bradshaw Rave
Betty Foot
Gibbons
Woods
Stuckey
Douglas Dawkins Suffers Facial Burns in Electrical Accident
Douglas Dawkins an electrician at Beardmore and Co received severe facial burns last Friday when a short circuit caused a rush of flame in his face. He was unable to return to work until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Dawkins
Beardmore and Co
Mr. Dawkins
Sid Johnson speaks at Young People's Rally in Acton Church
Toronto guest Sid Johnson spoke at a Young People's Rally in Acton Baptist Church attended by about seventy youths from Georgetown Hilsburgh Erin Everton and Acton. The program featured songs a cornet duet and a Bible contest followed by lunch and thanks to Acton B Y P A organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Johnson
Young People's Rally
Baptist Church
Toronto
Acton Baptist Church
Georgetown
Hilsbury
Erin
Everton
Acton
Mr. Johnson
Charles Lansborough
Mano
Helen Wert
Herb Lambert
Bill Stewart
Doug—Peck
Charley Landsborough
Garden
Donald Graham
Hillsburg
Ae. c. QO. Plank
Rockwod
Plank
Johnson
Raponic
White
Christ
Dodnay
Helen West
Doug Peck
Charles Landsborough
Acton B.Y.P.A
Nassagaweya Two Approves Truck and Snow Plow Purchase
Nassagaweya Township Council met September 8 and authorized payment for a new truck and snow plow to be delivered immediately. The meeting also accepted S R Reid of Hamilton as auditor and appointed H A Lever of Toronto as the new TMF auditor. Road voucher of 866.92 was approved, and interim grant payment for road expense to August 31 was authorized. Fidelity bond renewed for tax collector at 2000.00. treasurer to pay premium to A T Moore Campbellville. Session adjourned to September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagawelbn Township
Nassagaweya
S. R. Reid
Hamilton
H. A. Lever
Toronto
TMF
Minister of Public Works and Highways
Council
Fidelity Eond
A. ‘T. Moore
Campbellville
Reeve
Crawford
New Immigrant Crashes Truck While Reaching Milk Bottle
A new immigrant driving a Glenspey Farms truck on Martin Street failed to lift a toppled milk bottle, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. Miller, 5, says he had only been in Canada two days after arriving under Premier Drew's immigration plan. The truck suffered front-end damage and he received two cracked ribs. provincial constable Alves McNiven investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Miller
Martin Street
Glenspey Farms
Canada
Drew
Grom
Provicinal
Alves McNiven
St Alban's Parish marks 7th anniversary with services and supper
St Alban's observes its seventh anniversary this Sunday with morning and evening services led by notable clergy from Niagara region. Special music includes Handel and Ivanoff works. a 75th history booklet will be released, and 100 tickets for a Monday anniversary supper are sold by parish wardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Swallow
Acton
Saint' Alban
Suminy
Prevent
L. W. B. Hroughan
Niagara
Arl
C. H. E. Smith
Niagara-on the-Lake
Acton Trom
Lord
Ivanoff
Handel
B A. Parker
Douglas
Pariah Hall
Anthe Meaker
R. E. Waterman
Haseen
Marisa
Cars Damaged In Intersection Collision Last Friday
Two cars were damaged when they collided at the intersection of the Third Concession and Number 5 Siderams last Friday evening. Lorne Evans of Acton and Milton was driving south to Milton for a benefit game as W A Marshall of Milton travelled east. Police noted precautionary stops by a car and a truck at the intersection. Evans’s car sustained about $200 damage to the right side. Marshall’s vehicle was less damaged at the front. Provincial Constable Alex McNiven investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Lorne Evans
Acton
Milton
W. A. Marshall
Evans
Marshall
Garmaget
Alex
McNiven
Garth
Dusty” Miller
Hamilton
Sune
Nova Scotia
Miller
al Lemon
Alex. McNiven
John Krycharchuck
Toronto
Inagt
wax _mount
Hamilton Aince
Dusty’ Miller
Kenneth M. Langdon
W. J. Dick
J. P. O'Reilly
K.C
Mr. Dick
Mr. O'Reily
Rockwood Council Weighs Fire Equipment and Road Subsidy
Rockwood council debated improving fire equipment capacity and precaritvisabilty of vending machines. No action taken pending further information. Road liability insurance renewed at 146.50 and interim road subsidy was requested. Drainage assistance was refused. Pigs at large warned. weed inspector reports spraying. Accounts of 1102.95 paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Bramman
Agricultural Loans Department
Reid Marquis
Ihegal
William Hamilton
Weston Band Gave Fine Concert At Acton Park
Weston Silver Band conducted by Bandmaster A. E. Sainsbury performed a varied program in the Dance Pavilion Acton Park on Sunday under Acton Boys and Girls Band auspices. The audience praised the tone and every number while afterwords social time and refreshments followed in the United Church basement. The Weston Band has twelve Canadian National Exhibition wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
A. E
Acton Toysand Girls
United Church
Special Meeting Called To Plan Pool Expansion
A town council notes a special meeting to discuss designing a new swimming pool in Crescent. Also covered are police updates on a Hamilton hold up suspect, housing development plans, street lighting requests, and funding approvals for municipal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mui
Min Streets
Vorrey
Ontario Municipal Board
Beara- More
Crescent
Nyse
En Warthinie
Jeane On
Acton
Reeve McCutcheon
Ataric
Guelph Street
Beardmore and Co
Public Utilities Commission
Gueph Street
Clinton to Meet Acton in OBA Playdowns Round Two
Clinton faces Acton in the second round with game one at Acton Park Saturday at 4 PM. The return game is set for Clinton on Saturday afternoon September 27 at 4 PM. A deciding third game will follow based on the first two results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Acton
OBA
Acton Park
Bolivian Visitor Highlights Local Y's Men Event
Rev. Alberto Merubia of La Paz Bolivia spent Tuesday in town as a guest of the Y's Men's Club. He addressed students at Hichand Public Schools and met residents at the Bean home on Church Street. Merubia, a delegate to a Toledo Ohio convention, aided cross border understanding during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Alberto Merubia
la Paz
Hich
R. L. Bean
Church Street
Merubla
Toledo
Ohio
Ontario
Bol TV Fyns
Lovely Wedding in Oakville at St Jude’s Church
Florence Elizabeth Lankin became bride of Kenneth S. Russell in Oakville at St Jude’s Anglican Church on Saturday. The couple is supported by families Mr and Mrs Albert B Lankin and Mr and Mrs Stanley S Russell. The ceremony featured ice blue satin gown for the bride and pink brocade bridesmaids with gladioli accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
St.jude's Church
St. Jude's Anglican Church
Florence Elizabeth
Betty) Lankin
Kenneth S. Russell
Albert B. Lankin
Stanley S. Russell
Robert Allan
Arene
Jown Lankin
Marion
Jeanette Russell
Douglas Russell
Dinand Lankin
Wuhan Russell
J. Mitch
E. Booth
Genton Cardy
Mrs. Russell
Community events announce meetings and dances this September
Acton area hosts from September 19 to 28 a series of gatherings. Acton Boys and Girls Band Convent, Legion Hall bake sale, Churchill United Church services with Rev. Jot-Mffe, Acton High School field day, dance at Acton Town Hall with Bob Martins Orchestra, and a barn dance on Seventh Line with Modernaires Orchestra. Poondlyo presents the Fialfon Mate Chow recital with Millton Wigh Sehook Double trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill United
Charles Jot- Mffe
Acton High School
Ligem, Sharp
Acton Park
Acton Town Hall
Bob Martin
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Canadian’ Legion
Claude Pickett
Seventh Line
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestre
Nassagawes
Presbyteria
Churen
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.B.A
RHE Walkerton Woooo
Charter Night of New “20 Club
Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association
Reid
Old Homestead
Hugh M. Reid
Faring Township
Hotel Reid
Laura Hid
Jas
FO EL Kennedy
Chas. WL
Vand
Mervin Huard
Erin Township
Teyana Happs
RL Ho Reid
Nassagaweya Two
S. Alban’s
Dusty Miller
Hamilton Police
Main
Mill Streets
Boardware
Town Hall
Diteum
Pit Street
N. Duckett
Department of Planning and Development
Lambert
Winn Ruddick
Bolivia
Y'S Men's Club
Acton Park Pavilion
Legion Hall
Nussagaweya Presbyterian Church
Rev
FE of
Phinn
Revo OM. Anderson
Aton. B
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