Acton Fair field winners list highlights strong entry
Winners in the field classes at Acton Fair last week are listed with entries across heavy horses draught mares and colts, brood mares and geldings in categories including roadsters light horses and shorthorns. Notable names include Lindsay Murray Pearen Laidlaw Robertson Kerr Bon and Gurdhouns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
N. G. Linday
Teerr
Bon
K, Kerr
Ben
A.H. Grey
P. Ke. Weber
Pratley
Sir
Taldinw
Power Line Completed and Land Arrangements Finalized
The commission approves payment of utility and supply bills as part of completing a new power line project. Arrangements are made to install water service at the Wonderland Theatre and ensure fire protection standards. The line to the Neardmore plant is approved to be connected Sunday with a brief service interruption.
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Canadian Brass Co
Wonderland Theatre
Neardmore
Georgetown Ad A Fine Fair Highlights Rural Exhibition
The Georgetown fair showed strong displays in dairy and culinary sections with notable butter and home baking, good grain and apples, and a creditable floral exhibit. Poultry, cattle, hogs, and horses drew attention, while a Georgetown band performed in fresh uniforms amid light rain and strong attendance. An auction sale of Jersey and Holstein cows and heifers is planned for Monday, September 30 by Cheyne and Bloson Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Township
Ile
Tadlox
Frank Pelch
West Chinguncousy
Resh
Springers
Cheyne and Dbolson
Acton District News Highlights Local Meetings and Accidents
The October meeting of the Women's Institute is set for Mrs. Werbaugh’s home with a talk by Mrs. Dred McNiven on The History and Study of the Way. Ontario agriculture judge Mr. Sexsmith judged local potato crops. early yield strong but late crop quality uneven. A four year old boy Roy Chisholm injured by a car, collar bone fractured, recovering well. Milton Wall’s baseball team defeated Rodney 4 to 0 in the OJA A final. town parade and celebration followed. The body of Robert Jardine found in the Grand River near Allan’s, identified later. he had been missing. The Women's Institute meeting held Sept 11 due to a death in the family. program included duets, readings, and a hospital work talk by Palos Villas of Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. MM. Sexiumith
Department of Agriculture of
Ontario
Sexsmith
Yaster Chisholm
Roy
Uttle
Wm. Chisholm
Milton Wall
Milton
Rodney
O. J. A. A. Nuiml
Ingersoll
Palermo
Oselock
Membe
Byer
Julie Munro
Othernt
Wiver
Guelph
Robert Jardine
Bpood
Allan
Jardine
Whem
Taylor Morbes
Asa
Women's Institute
Mra
Game
Wim
Cameron Lelshman
Jeee Orr
XY Melieve
Misa LaVerne Smith
Yigh
Wisves
Yomlo Rowlinngs
Loraine Wilson
Laura Wall
Irele
Flowers
Palos Villas
Guelph General Hospital
School Board Monthly Session Minutes Report
The School Board held its monthly meeting with members present and approved the ninth report of the Finance Committee detailing several small disbursements totaling 50.06. The board authorized delegates attending the Ottawa Convention to close rooms and take a special train, and instructed the secretary to purchase supplies for World Day.
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Bel Ow
Prustees Mira
AM. Wilson
Mins
AL Lavi
Moore Masters
J. M. McDonald
Kr. Heantele Preadel
G. BW. Ryan
Ight
Johnstone & Mumley
L.no Quo
M. Wen
J. At. Wilson
A. P. Hay
Bo M. Wilson
Preacher Mitchell Praised During Burgressville Stay
General interest notes recount the visit of Nev. J. Elwood Mitchell A Y S D to Burgressville where sermons at United Church drew strong appreciation. The guest was the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wallm and enjoyed parish ties from Grand Valley during his stay.
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J. Elwood Mitchell
City taxi tale of a country visitor and a weather remark
A country lady rides a city taxi and, frustrated by the driver extending his hand too often, admonishes him to focus on driving and asks him to tell her when it is raining.
Burglary at Milton Station and Sunday Collision Report
Milto n saw a burglary at Ritchie's service station on Mahi Street during the early hours with entry via a window. A separate Sunday collision on Speyside Crossroad west of Speyside injured two motorists, with Chief McPherson investigating and Grant Miller arrested for cashing two $20 cheques.
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Milton
TV. 1
Ritchie
Mahi Street
Utole
Phila
Carr
Collialon
Speyside
Speyade
Speyalde
Blige
Brookville
Oakville
Wryght
Oalyville
Oakvilly
Mmcphers
Acton
Four Hurt When Cars Collide Near Trumpton
Four people were injured in a head on crash Saturday night near Trumpton involving a light car driven by WH McNally of Toronto. George Rose of Toronto was driving on the wrong side, had liquor in his ear, and his permit showed purchases of liquor earlier. A third driver, Miss S. Dryderman of Toronto, avoided the crash by ditching. Mrs Woods of Brampton road was unhurt. McNally and others suffer knee and head injuries. a Brampton officer investigated and a suspect was jailed.
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Trumpton
McNally
Lauder Avenue
Toronto
George Rose
Rose
Mra
ptaNell
Andrew Sferkes
Brampton
Jon Palmer
Ilington
Ose
Tie Slory
Beer Seizure Tightens Grip on Local Breweries
Police raided Sleeman's Brewery premises at dawn seizing unlabelled beer from a shed adjacent to the plant. The large seizure, intended to curb contraband strong beer, was stored in a Guelph police court facility while authorities determine charges. No arrests were made, but officers warned breweries to comply with the Liquor Control Act as inspections continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleeman's
Provinciat
Guelph Pollew
Guelph
Ephriam 2Inkann
Se Ratd
Lade Aigahist
Ure
Telcheney
Liquor Control Board
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated with family gatherin
Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Davenport to honor their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The couple have lived in Canada for forty eight years after marriage in Ireland. Four sons and four daughters attended along with many relatives. Gifts included a pair of chairs and a dedication address. An auction sale of Molstein cows was announced for October 3.
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Davenport
Niusiragawayn
Tharaday
Edwin D. Davenport
Mra. Davenport
Rockford
Tih
Winky
Central Street
Guelph
J. 1
Diverport
Quebugtreet Qast
Chaka
Mle Utter Rendav
Deay Mather
Yather
Field Day of Acton Schools Showed Strong Turnout and Fine Weather
The Field Day of Acton Schools drew many residents to Con tenation and Pabbla School at tied Park yesterday afternoon. Weather held warm and dry, events ran to finish, and a bustling school booth sold prizes and refreshments. Continnution School events highlighted junior and senior races and field events with winners advancing to the County Field Day at Oakville next Wednesday.
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Acton
Pablla School
Tied Park
Lght Rats
Minny
Puhlie Behaal
Yurlic School
iCathleen Wendye
Mary Mura
Helly Munn
Yoys
So and Do Yeara
Yaverly Arnold
Lorne Toney
Lorne Maastera
Dorothy Dunn
Annie Anderson
Roy
Normiain
Nadoriek Yeycuy
Phyllia Miackie
Mona McGeachle
Vern Thiwinget
Roym Andyvy
Victor “White
Bob Marshall
Norman Dear Cina
Annia “Holt Anderson
Marlon Nicol
Vioya
Way Amt
Vittor White
Lot Murali
Noriun
Arrow
Giris
Jean Barker
Kathleen Weadge
Mary Murro
Visca
Boyz
Donald Rey
Lorne Masteris
Beverly Arnold
Cordon McCutche
Aldney Welds
Lore Rone
Eirlis Dorothy Wayliss
Frances McDowell
Hoop Tahoya
Lorne Misulen
Dongs Pric Telforce McDowell
Igdris
Lim
Ann Tolmes
Norman Dearrow
Vweetor Lambert
Norman Anderson
Charlie Tyler
Moderick Ryder
John Chisholm
Piris
Zthe Woods
Monte McGeuchie
Norman
Dorothiy Dunn
Edna Hinton
Annie Holden
Victor White
Norman Scarrow
Annie Wolmes
Vera Vickers
Hal Mareshall
Oakvile
Pet Bruce
Margaret Chauvers
Oral Chialmora
Mary, Denk
Brad
Wiliam Near
Wallace
Swackhamer
Yarry Norton
Nenite Rawlings
Peerl Momory
Orn Chalmers
Sonor Noys
Jack Skills Ute
Stuart Gants
Murray Smith
Th Vited
Davidy
Girlx
Mary Dennis
Alleey Clurriadga
Dorothy Coxe
Willam Near
Aveands
Willace Bwackhamer
Jack Smith
Wen
Margaret Chalmera
Orn Ohal
Annla Nunn Weh
Stuart Wants
Jack Aking
Curacy Byrne
Tunning Fgh Jianp
Girla
Marjorie Near
May Truce
Aleen Clarridga
Junior Roya
Wallace- Swackhamer
Murry Norton
Norton
John Wilson
Gash
Gontor
Roya
Stuart Rantes
Jack Siding
Gordon Conk
Hunter
Noyx—wiltinn
Wallace Swacks
Hamer
Jak Smith
Sonor Hoya
Stuart Dants
Moonda
Carney Hyre
Jack Skiing
Estuart
Jack Skilling
Jon
Jonior
Wallaca
Awackhamer
Atgery” Norton
William Near
Benlor Gins
Oral Chalmers
Ysabell Byuce
Margaret
Chalmara
Benlor
Stuart Lantz
Jodn Forestell
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Dhaught Mrood
Lindsay
A. Mur
A. J. Murray
McDonald
Jool
Maroe
J. M. Gurdhouns
John Frank
Cole
John Prank
W. J. Allen
W. OH. Held
W. N. Wolds
A. O. McDonald
A. Frank
WuDonald
Olivers Crownridge
Topham
W. P. Laldlaw
A. Brown
Laidliw
Hpegirls
Tyenigas
Webery We
N. Lindsay
Robertson Ltd
Ixpreay Horne
A. Lame
Horna
Gardhatine & Sons
A. Meiay
Morden
A. E. Currie
Joel Lele
Colone L. Rayne
West and Wastest Road
D. Yeobertson Ltd
Weber
We Allen
Robert Eliiott
Gerria
Bruce MclCinnon
Wully
Narrish
Crardhoune & Son
Gardhouse
Norrish
Cgardhouse & Hons
D. McNabb
Camsioner King
Reeve Minion
Wt. Jerr
Urs
U Tho
Bell Telephone Co
Becviges
McCutcheon, Frelight and
Cartage
Anna Ete
McCutcheon
Bt. Lawrence
Unicoln Metre Co
Grand
OTN
Sinter Go, Ltd
Canadian Genera I Electric Co
Wynton
Benson-Wilcox Electric Co
J.C. Matthews
Montreal
Georgetown
Ule
Twerbaugh
Dred McNiven
Lakeside
T.O. D.E
Vern Thurut
Mle Marla Lantz
Misa Hurst
United Church
W. A. Melroy
Veronta
Roni Atrout Church
Phim Ohure
L. B. Gibson
Canke’ Church
Cog Chamber
Tut Wvening
Chan
Moora
Yank Nolloway
Mada
Wien
Boas Mord
Ieara
Sunda
Grant Miller
George Davidson
Victorie Windiibrtal
Beliove
Mimizo
Douba
Yietimired
Kleen
Sary
William Wey
Lot. 16
Concession
Weal
Chingascousy
Oatobar 3
Frank Potoh
Auctiancer
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