Two youths die in Erin Township crash near Acton
An early Sunday crash near Erin Township Acton killed Wayne Hepburn 18 and Roszell youth James Rotz 18. Harold Roszell of Sarnia and John Driscoll of Elora survived, while Hepburn is listed in satisfactory condition. The driver of the other car escaped injury. The accident prompted funeral services and community mourning as details emerged from St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph and local reports.
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Ives
Saimex
Erin
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
St. Jousph's Hospital
Hepburn
McDonald
Delacoll
Mr. McDonald
Lake Belwood
Mr. Roazell
Two Toronto Men Arrested at Gunpoint in Break-In
Two Toronto men Larry Mygore and George Ashe, ages 24 and 25, were arrested at gunpoint and charged with breaking and entering the Red and White store on Queen Street East Acton. Constable Bruce Kressler of the Acton OPP, acting on a tip from a local resident, confronted them at the rear door and placed them under arrest after they were seen entering the store. One suspect allegedly dropped a jim as they attempted to flee.
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Toronto
Gun 'Spoint
Atton
Cluiser
Soha
Jim
Unclear incident at Canadian bar linked to theft claims
Police investigated a surprising bar incident where officers found a pile of articles at the door they suspected might be stolen. Store managers John Kurdenko and William Plancka reported nothing missing. The text also notes historical notes on Canada's production and per capita wealth.
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John Kurdenko
Wiliam Plancka
Guelph
Canada
Newspaper counts in Canada by language
The article notes 16 daily newspapers in Canada, with 98 English and 12 French, plus six in other languages. It also cites about 740 English language weeklies, around 75 French weeklies, and about 140 weeklies published in other languages.
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Canada
Miss Acton Fair Crown Debated by Local Judges
Secret winner to be crowned Friday night at the Acton Fair as three out of town judges seal their lips. Contestants paraded at Acton High School before TV stars Big Al Jones Norm Marshall and Cliff Muir while the panel resolved a four girl tie.
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Acton Fair
Big al" Jones
Kitchener
Norm Marshall
Hamilton
Cliff Muir
Guelph
CJOY
al Bad
Big al
Stchener
Frank
Sorter) Holmes
Eddie Ryder
Acton
Mr. Marshall
Jack Marshall
Jack Holmes
Mac Sprowl
Marvin Hunter
Mr. Holmes
Hamilton Peal
Clift McKay
Les Duby
Grants For Retarded Discusses Esquesing Councillors
At a recent meeting Esquesing councillors discussed possible county takeover of tarded children's school grants from local municipalities. George Leslie outlined the proposal while each member would review a brief from the Halfon Retarded Children's Association before approval. Councillor Robert Liaweson opposed private grading by tenants, noting competition with contractors. A by law set weight limits on the Check Line bridge and a Transport Department approval step was noted.
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Leslie
County Council
Othe
Halfon
Tod Fairy
Smathwood
Department of Transport
Death notices: Harry Bailey dies at 43 in Acton
Harry Bailey died at his home 196 Eastern Ave Acton on September 9 after a year of illness. He was 43 and survived by his wife Nellie daughters Bertha Kenner Olive Hood Bea Schulde more K Travis son Bailey and several siblings. He worked as a teamster with the special police in Shethirne and at the Wool Counting Corp born in Oxford England 1880 came to Canada 1885. Funeral service by Rev Andrew Mckenzie at Kumlew Shoemaker funeral home with burial at Shelburne. Pallbearers listed.
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Michael
Linda
Eoy
Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home
Ian Fleming
Bruce Lelich
Art Saunders
Ron Saunders
Wyman Little
Joe Matthews
Ray Stewart
Fairview Cemetery
Roszell
Sarnia
Harry Bailey
England
Varry Halley
Eastern Ave
Acton
Nellie
Bertha Kenner
Elwin Hood
Olive
Dundalk
W. Schuldemore
Bea) Haney
B.C
K. Travis
Gertrude
Port Elgin
BU Bailey
Georgetown
Jessie Pearson
Buffato
Blanche Orman
Vancouver
Charles
Lizzie Reid
Oxhawn
Gertrude Loverove
Huntsville
Beavorncastle
Hamilton
Mr. Bailey
Special Police
Shethirne
Wool Counting Corp
Oxford
Shelburne
Iron
Andrew Mckenzie
Kumlew
Fred Wright
Acton Percy Spencily
Miller Waulby
Jin Spencily
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Lalright
Rery
Wayne Hepburn
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ros Zell
Punstal
James Rot
Thomas Rotz
R.R. 2
Little Motors
Kenneth
Rian de Disdteenen
Halton
Miss Acton
Edna May
Mip St
Acton Free Press
Plymouth
Chrysler, Canada Ltd
Dear Hitch
Striker Mechanistus
Mullin
Nryaler Canada Ltd
Dodge
Owen Mullin
Dept. OF Highways
Liberal
Owen
Halton County Liberal Association
Chrysler
Briev
Queen ST. East
Chrysler Canada Ltd
Queensway Motors Sales
Polara
W Valiant
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