Brenda Spear crowned Centennial Queen at Acton Fair
Brenda Spear was crowned Centennial Queen at the Acton Fair Friday before about 1,200 guests. Miss Spear, Erin High School student from Acton, accepted from last year’s winner Miss Maggie Given as crowds cheered. Runners up included Jackie Lee and Elaine Johnson of Acton High School, with celebration notes on attendees, prizes, and a packed 54th annual fair opening led by Jack Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Spear
Maggie Given
Miss Spear
Jackie Lee
Acton High School
Elaine Johnson
Ann Gordon
Kathryn Woodward
Erin High School
Acton
Fred Spear
Acton Merchants
Ray Evelan
Beardmore and Co
Linda Lawson
Debra Boisclair
Erin
Sandy McDonald
Sharon Ritchie
Gail Robinson
Billy Sanders
Chris Gilby
Sally Ann Brown
Norma Lesiie
Susan Black
George Atkins
CBC
Big al
Kitchener TV
Allan Young
C-Joy
Guelph
Sesto Construction alters plans prompt a zoning variance dispute
The Committee of Adjustment rejected a variance for a partially built Lakeview home after Sesto Construction reportedly altered measurements by a foot and a half, per statements from Mr. Perini. The dispute centers on whether the changes triggered the setback variance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Adjustment
Lakeview
Sesto Construction
Perini
Sesto
Acton 4-H Calf and Forage Winners at Achievement Day
Acton 4-H clubs highlighted winners across calf and forage divisions with Keith Aitken leading in the Oat Class and Leaf Collection. Carol Swackhamer and Rae Swackhamer claimed top and high placements, while Laura Tryssenaar earned a first for her hay bale forage and a Leaf Collection third. Bailey entries saw Bob Lese Ue win guide, with Leah and Norma taking second and third respectively. Top showman honors went to Keith Aitken, with Bill Lasby and Mar orie Johnston following. Calf Class results included Junior and Senior Holstein and Shorthorn divisions, and Bil Lasby led the Steer Class. Judge was Dave Polleteria of the UC C Weston feeds department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Brothers
Don Gordon
Acton Citizen
Hall
Arena
Fairgrounds
Keith Aitken
Acton
Keith
Carol Swackhamer
Rae Swackhamer
Laura Tryssenaar
Bailey
Bob Lese Ue
Leah
Norma
Acton 4-H
Erica Stokow
Susan Murray
Marjorie Johnston
Guelph girl injured in Main St collision
Elizabeth Barrowman, 17, of 204 Elizabeth St Guelph, broke her left leg when her motorcycle collided with a car on Main St Saturday at 645 pm. The rider, driven by William Edwards, 35, of Waterloo Ave Guelph, failed to notice the other vehicle. Car owner Robert Price, 67 Dodge Hillsburgh, reported no damage. Barrowman treated by St John Ambulance and taken to Guelph hospital. Second St John Corps case attended London youth tossed from pony at park. suffered a cracked rib and was taken to Georgetown hospital.
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Elizabeth ‘Barrowman
Elizabeth St
Guelph
Main St. Saturdy
Miss Barrowman
William Edwards
Waterloo Ave
Robert William Price
Hillsburgh
Acton St. John Ambulsace
Guelph Hospital
St. John Corps
Park
Georgetown Hospital
Seringa
All’s fair continues at fair with wood art prize
The article recounts a community fair scene with a driftwood centerpiece winning first prize in a floral division. It notes guests from out of town, a quilting bee by Dublin Women's Institute, and various prize-winners including quilts tied to the Golden Age club and Tri-Chem embroidery. A centennial cake and parade preparations are mentioned along with grocery shopping patterns among English and French speaking residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women’s Institute
Golden Age Club
W.L
Gay Transport
Montreal
North Halton Urban Board Tours Acton Town and Industries
Almost 50 board members and wives took a bus tour of Acton visiting the Fairy Lake dredging site Micro Plastics division of Building Products Ltd H K Porter plant and the new centennial library and hydro building The tour ended at the Acton Citizens Band music centre A buffet lunch followed The annual social night was organized by Bob Drinkwater Councillor Charlie Penry and Ted Tyler Jr Flowers plaques noting 100 decorated the platform for the Sunday church service Vince Mountford famed entertainer spoke of his 22 years as a professional entertainer and shared family memories. he works as a meatpacking salesman The library and hydro projects were shown by Plant officials and guided by Audrey Urquhart and George Lee Georgetown Mayor Joe Gibbons and Acton Mayor Les Duby attended with Mr Shields Tom Shields The Barbdmore Co presented leather wallets to the women attendees Acton councilors Charlie Perry and Pat McKenzie assisted with entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Marshall
Geoge Musselle
Legion
Acton
Musselle
D.D. Waldie
A.B. McLean
A.B. Robinson
R.L. Davidson
Billy Hampshire
Allan Lauder
Hector Daigle
Herman Freuler
Canada
E. Miller
Caledon
Alex McKinney
Brampton
North Halton Urban Board
Fairy Lake
Building Products Ltd
H. K. Porterplant
Centennial Library
Hydro
Urban Board
Bob Drinkwaiter
Charlie Penry
Ted Tyler Jr
Micro Plastics
H. K. Pore
Acton Ontario Doctors and Hours Listing
Directory noting multiple physicians in Acton Ontario with office locations and contact numbers. Dr Garrett at Willow and River Streets, Dr Buckner at 39 Wellington Street with afternoon appointments, Dr Buchanan at 90 Church Street hours 9 to 6 with Wednesday closure, Dr Cedric Dev at Hinton Building Mill Street with appointment phone.
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Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton
Ont
Everrings
A. J. Buchanan
Church St. ER
Armstrong Chiropractor at Wor Guelph X Ray Yiwich Street
Donald J. Armstrong is an Ontario chiropractor located at 448 Wor Guelph X Ray Yiwich Street. Phone 22-7721, code 260401f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Armstrong
Guelph
Yiwich Street
Portrait of Architect Donald Skinner in Acton Port Credit
Donald E Skinner architect based at 17A Mill Street Acton and 20 Stavebank Road Port Credit lists contact numbers 853 2740 and 274 3428 with office hours by appointment.
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Donald E. Skinner
M.raic
Mill Street
Acton
Stavebank Rd
Port
Credit
Bruce E Shoemaker Manages Phone Line 8530350
Bruce E Shoemaker serves as manager for the nightly and daytime phone line at 8530350, handling inquiries and directing calls as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce E. Shoemaker
Mgr
Auctioneer and Evaluator in Eden Mills Ontario
Rockwood contact numbers 8536 4246 and 856 4373 list an Eden Mills Ontario auctioneer and evaluator service. The snippet provides two phone numbers and location for services.
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Rockwood
Eden Mills
Ontario
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Mac Sprow
Frank Freeman
S. Sinclair
McKinney
Bill Nelles
Spear
Imperial Oil
Acton Jersy Dairy
O.K
Bill Lasby
Marorie Johnston
Wayne Medland
John Brown
Care of Somerville
Bey
Charles Landsborough
North Halton Urban Board Tours
Vince Mountford
Vince
Library Board
George Lee
Fred New
Audrey Urquhart
Georgetown
Joe Gibbons
Sid Childs
Milton
Les Duby
H.K. Porter
Tom Shields
Bbardmore and Co
Charlie Perry
Pat McKenzie
Bell Falls
North Halton
The
Acton Sree Press
Creos
D. A. Garrett
Willow & River Sts
Entrance River St
Acton, Ont
DR. Cedric
Dev
Dental Surgeon Suite No
Hinton Bldg
Mill St. E. Acton
Chiropractic
Gerald W. Corbett
WA Main St. N
Optometrists
Arthur A. Johnson, D.D
Optometrist
Mill St. E
Frank Petch
Chapel Street
C. H. Tuffin
Arpansine and Insurance
F. L. Wright
Wil Street
Mutual Life Abburancte Company OF
Cambads
Robert S. Hart
Orville Road
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