Cold Hands Prove Warm Hearts at Acton Falls Fair
Acton Falls 1980 fair drew thousands despite cool winds and low attendance. Exhibits across classes impressed judges. arena show featured 11th Field Artillery Band and a strong horse display. President Walter Linham lauded officers. Chas McKeown honored with Agriculture Society Certificate of Merit.
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Acton Falls
Acton
Earl van Norman
Hassard Hadio
Manning Electric
Acton Home Furnishings
Nicol
Walter Linham
R OB Parker
11Th Field Artillery
Chas. McKeown
Acton Farr
Linham
Agricultural Society
McKeown
Horace, Rocky
Lorne Masaler
Mischievious
Almeda Farms
Frampton
Grenada
Wm. Rowler
Brantford
Symphony
Brampton
Dr Chassells
Toronto
Golden Slipper
Black Velvet
Jim Carter
Rocky
Flying Saucer
Dr. Chassells
Grenade
Buddy Herrick
Authentic Scotch Outfit Wins Norman Sinclair Prize
A seven year old Norman Sinclair of Willow Stowen won the Norman Sinclair prize for an authentic Scotch outfit worn by a boy 75 years ago. Free theatre tickets were given to those in Scottish costumes, and Miss Elma Bruce from near Edinburgh received extra tickets for wearing her Stewart tartan skirt. The event featured a Scotch styled theatre foyer.
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Norman Sinclair
Willow Stowen
Mr Symon
Acton
Scotland
Elma Bruce
Edinburgh
Canada
Youth Escapee Captured Near Guelph Reformatory
Tom Lazenby and Bob Larendy detained a 16 year old Toronto boy James MacKay and his Woodstock companion James Tesker after they fled from Guelph Reformatory last Saturday night. MacKay was found in the yard wearing inmate garb and kept warm at Acton home until police arrived.
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Tom
Bob Larendy
Acton
Guelph Reformatory
Guelph
Tom Lazenby
Lazenby
James MacKay
Toronto
James Tesker
Woodstock
Larendy
Eramosa
MacKay
Eerie Light Sparks Townwide Speculation After Sunday Sky
Residents discussed theories ranging from bombs to the Last Judgment as an eerie light lit the sky after church time. Scientists suggested an early solar eclipse while locals watched the moon and sun, with telephones buzzing over imagined storms and celestial upheavals. Life returned to normal after news of Alberta forest fires.
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Alberta
Church Celebrates W2th Anniversary
The Mes FW Hratley MA oof St Thomas wan Une guest speaker at Churchall United Church till BMiversars seevives tmat Sunday Res Herries was the student min betes at Che church VS years ago Verste vrvcerebenge Babe Groped wor the plain speech af Chat' and as the evening he spoke an "Me i eee of Get Me regular miont er Mr W Gil was in charge of both semiures Mie Wo Gibb and Mr Miltongall of Habre were The mal wets wally the close hh . Assiing Whotth services were well atterdedt with Hatlinatact and Melvill thatches cancelling ther owe sere: dees soo thetitaers could attend Mio John Neath formerly of Ac ton and new oof Galt has atvented vec bith meniversary meg arty O4 vers and this year was no exception
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Thomas
Churchall United Church
Min Betes
Che
Ieee
W Gil
Miltongall
Habre
Melvill
John Neath
Acton
New
Megarty
Present Awards At Rally Day Service
The annual Wally Day Service at the Kinoa Chon Koon Sun avmorning featured Sunday School children in the church auditorium. Superintendent Clarence Coles presented awards to the children, and Rev Wot McElwain from Nova Scotia delivered the sermon with the theme I will build my church. In the evening L Sutherland of Know College Toronto led the service while Rev Roy Armstrong conducted anniversary services at Nassagaweva Church earlier in the day.
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Kinoa Chon
Kenneth A Mackenzie Dies Suddenly In Acton
Kenneth Alexander Mackenzie 42 or 40 years old died after sudden illness Tuesday while living in Acton. He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II and managed the Acton lumber and coal business. Survived by wife Lois Aikens, two children Jack and Margaret, his mother Mrs Joe Mackenzie, one brother Sam and two sisters Jean and Margery. Funeral held at Victor B Rumiley Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
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Ken
St Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Lois Aikens
New Glasgow
Jack
Margaret
Mra
Joe Mackenzvie
Sam
Jean
Margery
Kenneth Alexander Mackenzie
Georgetown
Pickering College
Royal Air Force
Acton
Us Men's Club
Walker Lodge AF
Legion Citizens of
Iass
Lake Ave
Mackenzie
Knox Presbyterian Church
Victor B. Rumiley
Mr. Armstrong
Fairview Cemetery
Plan to Eliminate Poles on One Block
Community discussion outlines removing utility poles on a single block. Minutes note hydrant moves, street alignment, and the need for engineer input before proceeding. The meeting covers valve repairs, hand rail installation approval, and current payment authorizations for Hydro and Water departments.
Acton Council Eyes Daylight Saving Time Return
Acton council discusses repealing standard time changes and resuming daylight saving time along with sewer installation plans. Debates arise over arena utilities and road grading near the sewer plant while delegations from a prospective industry visit.
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Kirkness Council
Seware
FG Tyler
McLeod
J. Greer
Acton
Ro Thompson
Halton Union Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insureance Co
Nine Euchre Tables Benefit W I Work Hosts
Mr Alvin Fisher and Mr Calvin Evans hosted a euchre party at the former’s home to aid the Women’s Institute. Nine tables produced prizes for high scores won by Mrs W Jackson and Gordon Robertson. Refreshments were served and guests included George and Robertson, Harry Alton and daughter, and Mrs Striker of Penetang.
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Alvin Fisher
Calvin Evans
W. Jackson
Gordon Robertson
George D Robertson
Harry Alton
Mra Striker
Penetangulh
Fairgoers Enjoy Mild Day at Milton Merry-Go-Round
Children and parents ride the merry go round on a pleasant day at the Milton fair. Miss Sharon White from Hespeler and her father Elmer White share a carriage ride as the crowd enjoys pony rides, taffy and apples. Local kids like Brian and Bruce MecDuffe display holiday spirit and skill on the ride while Johnny Creighton performs on his first attempt. The day features pie eating contests and the crowd leaves with happy faces despite the chilly air.
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Sharon White
Elmer White
Hespeler
Mr. White
Sharon
Brian
Bruce
MecDuffe
Milton
Firtan
Johnny Creighton
JH. Creighton
Acton
Mrs Chester Plank Dies in Rockwood
Mrs Chester Plank dies suddenly in Rockwood after a period of ill health. The funeral was held at her home with Rev. Chas Gower and Rev. John W. Oliver officiating. Many relatives and friends attended from Hamilton, Brantford, Barrie, Waterloo and other cities. Interment was in Rockwood Cemetery and the community sent condolences to her husband and three daughters, one brother, and several relatives.
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Chester Plank
Chas Gower
John W. Oliver
The
United Church
Toronto
Hamilton
Brantford
Troy
Brampton
Dunnville
Dundall
Nicol
Bessie
Winnipeg
Man
J. Wylie
Henrietta
A. Barber
Gertie
Guelph
Donald Laing
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Kenneth
Max
Joo Mackenzie
Bey Street
Nothee
St Catharine
Ontario
McGewchie
Miss Walker
Lambert
Crescent Street
Agnes
Main
Geachie
MCA Board
Consolidated
Hydro Department
Gen Electric
Uline
Ajax Engineers Ltd
McDonald Electric
Garfield Glove Co
James RO
Kearney
Hepc of Ontario
TIANA
AD Tilley's Ltd
Cook
Whitham's
Bell Telephone Co
Acton Free Presse
Petty Cash
SUTHL
Waterworks Department
Can Brass Co
Means
Peter
Mar
Mas A J Murray
Pees
Mis Murray
See
Suite Adusteir
Dante House
Eas Chateb
Sewerine Spector
Crump
Teak Beat
Property Committee
Jeeve Milaod
Aewers
Warthme Housing
Comme
National Housing
Unis
Ospringe
W. I. Work
Frank Leitch Mere Brice Sr
Whitewood
Sask
Ward
Byron
Mary Hurren
Finn
Sunter
Baldie
Walker
James Struthers
Guelph General Hospital
Elgin
Brown
OAC
Rockwood
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