Acton Fair Draws Wide Circle of Visitors
Dozens of visitors flocked to Acton for the fair weekend. guests included Rev. A. W. Fenbury and Mrs. Fenbury, Mrs. E. F. Collier, Cpl. Ivan G. Chalmers, and many others from Toronto, Guelph, Fergus, Kitchener, and beyond. Families hosted out-of-town relatives while attending events and celebrating local occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan G. Chalmers
Welseley Barracks
London
A. W
Fenbury
Inay
Geo. Soper
R J. McKechnie
Jamestown
N.Y
Melvin Soper
Eleanor
Audrey
Guelph
Dave Rae
Sandy
Toronto
Gee, Soper Jr
Kitchener
Sopes
102nd Anniversary Of Baptist Church Observed Sunday
The article recalls the 102nd anniversary service with sermons and choir offerings. It notes Roy Carson’s solo and a sermon titled The Search for Life by Rev. R F Thomson. It reflects on Matthew 1 35 51 and urges personal reflection on life’s purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
God
Moses
Promised Land
Canaan
Mt. Moab
Joshua
Roy Carson
Presbyterian
Jesus
Miss Anderson
Knox
Bristol
Jnc
John the Baptist
Christ
Todey
Sunday church schedule for October 1944
The notice lists religious services for Sunday October 1 1944 including Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11:00 am and Evening Worship at 7:00 pm. It also mentions Sunday School at 3:00 pm and the baptism on October 22 and an October 8 baptismal anniversary. The line ends with "ALWAYS WELCOME."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Largest Attendance On Record at the Acton Fair
The Acton Fair drew the largest attendance on record on Saturday with wrestling, side shows, bingo and a wide array of fair foods drawing crowds. Winners in livestock, jumping and performance classes were announced as the parade led by the Lorne Scots Band culminated with the Fair Night Dance featuring Doris Hull's Orchestra. The event, praised by President R. L. Davidson, showcased prize stock and strong exhibitor participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Mace
Migh Juegos
Mrs Wheeler
Mr.Wheeler
S. Somerville
Jean Gowland
Chas. Armstrong
J. Frid
Lorne Masales
Jean—.Gowland
Chas
Armstrong
Lorne ‘Scots
Doris Hull
R. L. Davidson
Lst
Animal Exhibit Catalog Ledger of Exhibitors and Classes
A historical listing of horse, pony, and cattle classes with exhibitors including Jean Gowland Robt Kerr Geo Frances & Son H. Allan Delaney Bros and others. It details entrants for carriage horses mares geldings hackney ponies roadsters heavy horses bulls cows and calves with drivers riders and group entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Harmies
Chus
Armstrong
Robt. Kerr
Hobt. Gale
Geo
Frances & Song
R. Reid & Son
Alex Dolson & Sons
Gao
Frances & Sons
T. M. Revell
E. Armstrong
Chas. Armstrong
D. McLean
Cliss
Gejing
Jean Gowland
Robt
Kerr
Campbell
Robert
Feeter
Wilbert ‘Wheeler
E. Feeter
Wibert ‘Wheeler
Frances & Son
Frances St! Son
M. Revell
Wilbert Wheeler
Jean ‘Gowland
S ‘Son
Geo. Francs & Son
Herr
Foml
Allan
Delaney Bros
Tharacs
I. Reid
Dolson Bros
Burt
Song
Delaney
Calf and beef class entries from farm show
The notice lists junior calf and adult calf entries with names such as Bruce Fletcher and Geo Lashy, along with judges and a bull and three females. It mentions baby beef entries over 50 and notes a continued report on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasby
J. E. Pearen
Thomson ‘Stewart
Bull
Thomson Stewart
Mr. Kilgour
Bruce Fletcher
Geo. Burt
Thompson Stewart
Geo
Burt & ‘Sons
J. Eearen
Bender
W. Hewson
Bearen
Helfer
Earen
Lashy
W Pearen
Burt
E. Pearen
Thomason Stewart
Gas
Burt & ‘Bons
Thomasz Mitchall
WV. Hewnon
A.mckinnon
Song
Geo. luLashy
J. E. Beaven
WPI Disclose Plans for Season at Tuesday Meeting
The group met at the Baptist Church for devotions with Edna Firger reading a lesson and Jean Matheson leading prayer. Mrs Methullen prepared a hymn, while plans discussed decorating the kitchen and a social night in October. A possible sacred concert was also considered.
October entries show names of candidates across events
A fragment lists several names with titles and initials such as Candsborough H Bly Miss A McCollum Miss C Dynin Miss 8 Burkhalder Mint V Eggert and on October 5 M Bonnet GCG Bowman Miss R Braids Miss 5 Marchment Miss 5 Duval, indicating a sequence of participant listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candsborough
H. Bly
A. McCollum
Mis C.dynin
Burkhalder
Mint V. Eggert
M. Bonnet
Gcg
Bowman
R. Braids
Marchment
Duval
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Farsed Neer Gethernd
Pesnsnat
John Kenney
Bob Nelson
Mr. and
Mra. Malcolm
Mrs. H. S. Wilson
Mra D
Mra
J H. Boyd, Josephine and
Heather
Ada Clarice
Martha Orr
Jean McCaig
Chez
Hynde
Wm. Pearl
John Rumsey
Miss Pearl Wallace
Thelma Ashton
Mim Gladys Huffman
Mra. Kirkby Williams
Mra E. F
Collier
Wannetta Smith
Ceneral Hospital
Cuelph
A. H. Bishop
Geo. Bishop
Red Lodge
Manitoulin
Kaland
the Faire
Acton
Margaret Kenney
Maple Creek
Sask
W. R. Keaney
Church Street
Thos
Kitty
George Jordin
Mrs
Alfred Bishop
Robert McPherson
Chas, Symoc
Frank Browning
M. C. Overtoft
Peter Greenwood
Barbara and
Frank
W. D. Frick
J. C. Lindmay
Anna and
Jean Lindsay
Gertrude Ramshaw
F. Manton, Jr
Hamilton
Fort Exie
Wm. Jacque
Helen Mainprize of
Fergus
Frances Lamb
Gordon Beatty
Brockville
H. W. Hinton
Ville
Mrs. Desjardins of
Pene
Emms Robinson
Mount Forest
Mrs. Stanley Hall
Nell McDonald
Penetang
Donald Manitoba
McPherson of
Hartney
Mrs. Hughes Cleaver
Burlington
Ken Hamar
RCMVR
St. Hysselnthe
Que
Dirk VanGoorren
Hagersville
Geo. Osborne
Rensellear, N
J. Johnston
Laura Scott
Waterloo
Harold Cleaves
Georgetown
Mixa Ruth Miller
LM. Mayer
Grimaby
Slater
Nora Kenney
Vancouver
B. Cc
HH. C. Schrelter
Acton Fair
Lac
Stuart Lantz Rcaf
Wilma McMillan
Margaret Young
Sergt
Ralph Waller
Royal New Zealand Air Force
W. G. C Kenney
Ralph Nystrand
Richard
Kirkland Lake
Harry Campbell
Mrs. Collier
Eva Henson
Lucan
Fred Anderson
J. H. Taylor
Jaina Gwen Oskes
Bramons
Mr. N
Wilson
Eon, Ranald
George Murray
Marjorie Wardlaw
Weston
T. Lundy
Brampton
Streetsville
Stuart Lantz
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Stoker
Bob Allan
Mrs. Allan
Chariston
North Carolina
Sheffield
Gordon Huffman
Brenda
Grady Huffman
Bh! Huffman
Hake
Cpl. Ward Bruce
Bruce
Garnet
St Thomas
H. Sayers
Mira
John Wilson
Rockwood
Dagg
British Columbia
Mie
Freeman Wilson
HL. Wilson
Roy Wansborough
Jane
Gordon McKay
Harold Wansborough
Fred Day
George Day
Port Dover
Frank Day
R.F. Thomson
Cherrkl
Canaia Wok Church
Forbes Thomeron
Sibelster
Willow Street
Wallace
Raparin
MacDonell Si
A. Floyd-Smith
Quebec Street
West Guelph
Howard Graff
North American Life Acion
Ontario
Pross
Danny Kaye
Dinah Shore
Gamblers Choice
Nancy Kelly
Chester Morris
Frances Ritz Bros
Fox Newa
Bette Davis
Miriam” Hopkins
C.w.ac
Fihises
R. Reldé & Son
Alex
Dalson & Sons
Burt and Sona
Dolson & Sons
Dolson
Alex. Dolson
Sam McDonald
Geo. Frances & Sons
Alex Dalton & Sons
H. Reid & Son
Geo. Frances
Hugh Rodney & Son
W. H. Allan
EL Armstrong
Soma
Bros. D. Campbell
W. J. McClure
Dolson& Sons
A. Dolson & Sons
D. Campbell
Robert Kerr
Somerville
WPI
Y.M.C.A
Sharp
J.B. Mackenzie & Son
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