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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

2

Seventy Fifth Anniversary at St Alban's Church

The Church of Saint Alban's marked its seventy fifth anniversary on Sunday September 21 with Bishop L W B Broughall presiding at morning worship and Rev C H E Smith delivering the evening address. The service featured special music and a sermon praising the church's historic witness and unity in Christ. The bishop urged a firm Christian stance amid unrest and noted the church's long heritage and global Anglican reach.

S. Albar-the Martyr L. W. B. Broughanl M.la D.D Diocese of Niagara C. H. BE. Smith M.A Niagara-on-the-Lake Gery. See Anaid S. Alban Panlms Broughall Jesus Christ United Nations Rome Acton Niagara-on-the- Lake

Halton Plowing Match Set At Jarvis Farm North Of Palermo

The Halton Plowmen's Association announces the Halton county plowing match to be held near Palermo at Charles Jarvis farm, Thursday in October. Stanley Hall, M. I. A. returns as farm machinery chair with new features promised. Hinlon Junior Farmers, with Plowmen's aid, plan two strong teams for the Inter county tractor and walking plow events at Kingston on October 14.

Charles Jarvis Thresendo Palermo Tinalton J. A. Eliott Halton Association Hatston Flowmen’s Association Stanley Hall M.I.A Hinlon Plowmen's Association Halton Kingston Tm tnerustVe

Average Canadian fuel expenditure by region and home type

The text notes average annual fuel costs for all Canada about SO, with central provinces and larger homes higher and farm homes using farm wood much less. It highlights regional and housing-type variations in fuel bills across the country.

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Acton Dominates Clinton In O B A Playdowns Second Round

Acton swept the second round of the O B A Playdowns at Clinton and rolled to a 13-3 win behind righthander Peter Chabun. Bobby Anderson anchored the attack with key hits as Acton built a big early lead and never looked back.

Acton Clinton Peter Chabun Bobby Anderson Chabun Shane Pete Bobbie Lindsay Peter Dien Waterhouse Kentner Jr Draper Clinton Slinger McDonald Singletons Cookle Jack Kentner Clnton Colts Jack Ken

Watford Hockey Club Set for Acton Playdown on Saturday

Watford will meet Acton in the OB A playdowns fourth round at Acton Park this Saturday at 3 pm. The matchup comes after a note from the O.W.L.A. secretary confirming the venue and time. Support Acton’s winning ball team by attending.

Worl O.wla Watford O.B. A Acton Acton Park

Winners of Farm Improvement Contest Named for District

Beat judge Mr William Gowdy announced the results of the Farmers Magazine Rome Improvement contest sponsored by the local Junior Farmers Organization. Winners include Mr and Mrs Wilmer Davison first, Mr and Mrs GC van Goozen second, Mr and Mrs Rot Davidson third, Mr and Mrs E J Peeren fourth, Mr and Mrs George Somerville fifth, and Mr and Mrs Wm Dobbie sixth. Local winners advance to the provincial contest whose judging began September 1 and results will be announced soon.

Wm. Gowdy Farmer's Magazine Rome Junior Farmers’ Organization Wilmer Davidson GC. PL van Goozen Rot. Davidson E. J.pearen George Somerville Wm. Dobbie Farmers’ Magazine

Acton Free Library Changes Hours and Leadership

At a council meeting Rev. AL Picker ing was elected chairman replacing Rev. A Walter Fosbury who retired in June. The library will open Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 4 oclock starting October 1, replacing the Saturday afternoon hour.

Acton Free Library Board AL. Pickering A. Walter Fosbury

Short Meeting of Utilities Held Tuesday Evening

Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday evening with all members present. Superintendent Wilson reported 204 meters to inspect this year and discussed painting fire hydrants if labor could be secured. A typewriter purchase for the office was approved at 145.10. Accounts totaled 5843.71 for the hydro department and 262.37 for the waterworks department.

Acton Pub Us Utilities Commission Hansen Wison Intrsection Department Reeve Cutcheon Lambert Ttward Cos O. Mitchell Wesplc Sydro Department Waterworks Department

County Engineer to Get $600 Raise At Regular Session

Halton County Council approved increasing Roy F. Smith county engineer salary by 600 dollars retroactive to July 1. Council noted his duties include county buildings in plus with building committee and discussed cross county work with other municipalities. The debate cited Peel County and past payments for plans and the need for fair compensation for services rendered.

Halton Court House Roy F. Smith Norman Craig George Cleave Peel Reeve McLaren Reeve Lloyd Crawford Mr. Crawford Mr. Cleave Crawford Mary Pettit Cleave Eapivaanensiz Reeve Whitaker Reeve MecIaren Craig Board of Transport Commission

Acton Citizens Rally Behind Pool Plan Despite Weather

A town meeting in Acton unanimously backs constructing a community swimming pool. A five member committee is elected to gather plans and feasibility details while noting the need for an engineer and a filtration system. Discussion covers ownership, fees, and location with Fairy Lake deemed impractical.

Messrs Amos Mason Ted ‘Tyler Charles Thingen Johnny Gray D. A Acton Eve Norman Baird Shand W. M. Gowdy Fergus A. Smith Fred Flunter Fergus Pool Fergue Mr. Gray W. Beatty Ferguy W. DD. Talbot Bill Benson D. A. Garrett W. J. O. Oakes F. Oakes Garrett Department of Health C. F. Leatherland Fairy Lake

Banquet Marks 75th Anniversary of S Alban's Acton

The Church of S Alban the Martyr in Acton celebrated its seventy fifth anniversary with a Monday night banquet in the parish hall. The Very Reverend R R Waterman spoke as guest. Rev FE Parker cut the anniversary cake and led toasts to the King and to S Alban's Church.

Church of S. Alban the Martyr Acton RR. J. Waterman Niagara FE. A. Parker Mr. Parker Church of England C. HE EL Smith Ninagara on-the-Lake S.alban's S. Alban's Esther Taylor Tom Jones Lynda Stewart Anglican Appeal Waterman S. Alban the Henry the Englith S. Alban Dean Waterman Jenry JoNey Women's and Monty Roote

Lakeside Chapter 1.C.D.E. Bazaar and local dances

Announcement lists events including Lakeside Chapter 1.C.D.E. annual bazaar at Acton Town Hall on Saturday November 15 with euchre and dance at L.O.L. Hall October 2. A barn dance at Claude Pickett's new barn Seventh Line north of Hornby on Tuesday September 20 features the Modernaires Orchestra with admission 25 cents.

Lakeside C.D.E Acton Town Hall L.O.L. Hall Crewson’s Corners Claude Pickett

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