Acton Fair Draws Wide Snowball of Visiting Actonians
Notes from Acton Fair recount a flood of out of town guests from Ternate Guelph Milton and beyond. Families and friends including former residents mingled with locals at the weekend event alongside dignitaries like Bishop Ryan’s testimonial dinner and local church groups.
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Pointe An
Acton Homes
The
Free Press
Milton Champion
Frank Terry
C. Leishman
Janet Chive
Guelph
Jaannie Sproston
Acton Fair Receives Community Support and Honors Volunteers
Acton crowds enjoyed a two day fair with cattle shows, judging trophies, and prize entries. Notable winners include John Wilmott and C Kee for Aberdeen Angus, Ron Storey for grand champion, Bill Alexander and Jeff Nurse for junior show awards. Local clubs and volunteers organized exhibits, food booths, and a Saturday dance, while plans begin for the 50th fair noted in a closing prize draw.
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George E. Effort
Scott
Gail Somerville
Sam
Verville
Aberdeen Angus Cattle Chins
Acton
Bank of Montreal Challenge
Aberdeen Angus
John Wilmott
Wilma Parms
Milton
E. Braida and Son
C. Kee
Streetsville
James B. Ledger
Ron Storey
Guelph
Bank of Nova Scotia
Don Brown
Women's Institute
Acton W.I
Limehouse W.I
Aftair
Lily
Free Press
Fair Weekend Specials Draw Busy Buyers Across Merchants
Merchants in the fair district reported strong sales during the weekend as pennants and ads attracted buyers to specially priced items. One seller noted ordering extra stock only to run out by Friday afternoon, and several shops were sold out by week’s end. Overall, business sections recorded positive responses as cash register totals were tallied.
Buttony Buttony in Sunday Coin Collection
A small-town minister finds his wife with her hand in church collection coins. He asks what she is doing and she replies she is looking for a button to sew on his coat. The brief domestic moment reveals a humorous misinterpretation over a simple sewing task.
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Martha
21 Foot Fall Qualifies John O Rourke as Cub Member
John O Rourke was welcomed as the 122nd member of the Gladhatter's Club during a home presentation. He qualified after a 2 foot fall onto an iron faced concrete four at Acton Limestone Quarries crushing plant. He suffered a broken arm and severe lacerations but wore a safety helmet purchased two hours earlier which prevented a fatal injury. The Construction Safety Associations of Ontario sponsors the club to promote helmet use among construction workers.
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John O'Rourke
Gladhadtge
Construction Safety Associations of
Ontario
O'Rourke
Acton
Engagement of Jane Merlin to Wayne Arbic announced
Mrs Herb Wilken announces the engagement of their daughter Jane Merlin to Wayne Terrence Arbic of Toronto son of Mr and Mrs Henry Arbic of Acton The couple plan a wedding on October 6 at St Louis Roman Catholic Church Waterloo Ontario
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Somerville
Jack Saunders
Kitchener
Acton
W. A. Russell
Triller Ave
Parkdale
Toronto
Washington, DC
Cindy Lote McDonald
Cliff McDonald
Mark Mitchell
Acton Fair
Herb Wilken
Jane Merlin
Wayne Terrence Arbic
Henry Arbic
St. Louis Roman Catholic Church
Waterloo
Cup of Tea Event Highlights Scotch Mack Women Meeting
Mra C F Davenport hosted the September meeting of the Scotch Mack Women's Coviitate with Mrs Hopkin opening remarks and a poetical touch. Guests included Miss Nancy McKenvie and Mrs Cy Nronwn. talks covered New York visits, United Nations, and engineering studies. wedding reception meal served by church ladies. notable attendees from Bart Brie and Shel grove.
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C. F. Davenport
Gordon McGibbon
Scotch Mack
Hopkin
Galles
Chester Service
Milton
Susan Brown
New York
United Nations
Mary Anderson
Les Will
Detan Gilmore
Alen Wikson
Robert Muth
Bart Brie
Chaos Ramshaw
Watertig Univery
Thomas Chiuleh
OAC
Guelph
McKenvie
Nancy McKenvie
Ray Pawley
Shelgrove
Mead
Lect Comes
Manuel Bridges
Wighland
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Barry Kirkness
Frank Browning
Roy Brown
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Elsie Stewart
George Stewart
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Charles Matthews
Johnny Moses
Ontario Hydro Public Relations Department
Ross Allen
Jean Lindsay
Jack Newton
Diane
Earl Vincent
Solman
Ernest Coles
Alex Puzev
H.C. Guthrie
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C. Q. Simmons
Str Lantz
J. J. Stewart
John Ware
Ross Patterson
William Ballentine
Alvin McCutcheon
Ben Wallace
Arnold B. Marshall
Errol Sprowl
Eva McLaughlin
George Elliot
Jim Dilly
Gerry Timbers
Stellan Adamson
J. C. Currie
Galt
James Mann
Hampton
Ken Coffey
Mono Road
Harry Klassen
Sarnia
Ray Watson
Grimsby
Ed Lansborough
Alliston
Gordie Tapp
Burlington
Alger Cripps
Wasaga Beach
William Near
William Archibald
Ajax
Owen Sound
John Agar
Mitchell
Angus McKinnon
Bracebridge
Minute Walters
Georgetown
John
Lawry
Belmont Re
Singapore
Howard
New Westminster
B.C
A. G. McTavish
Winterham
Florida
Woodbridge
Dundas
Hamilton
Brampton
Fergus
Ridgeville
McTavish
Nassagawega
S.S. No. 9
Bloomsbury
Norman Small
Jimmy
Niagara Falls
R. M. MacDonald
Jas. Rolston
Powasson
Durrell
Acton Baptist Church
Batule
Creek Michigan
International
G. W. McKenzie
L. Duby
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Robert Little Public School
Wis
Frank Prouse
Wood
Prouse
Alec Johnson
Mr. Prouse
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CBID
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Tate
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Robert Kerr
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Elassen
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Tndlea
Eliabeth Hurst
Debby Rippon
Shirley Jac
Stan Rotary Club
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O.pp
St. John Ambulance
Barry Johnson
Brian Binnie
Patty Kennedy
Mike Vale
Brian Boxer
Jeff McNair
Mel Johnary
Belmont Rd
Beri
Ering
Baty Graham
Aed
Tut
Barrie Brand
Lovell Bros
Gladhatiers
Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Gladhatter's Club
J. McGeachie
Job
Cmd
Willow ST. N
Acton, Ont
Esso
John Weldon
Imperial
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