Acton Fair Promises Two Day District Festivities
The 1949 Acton Fair showcases cattle exhibits, horse shows, and a midways carnival with rides and treats. Friday night features Georgetown Girls Pipe Band and vaudeville acts. Saturday highlights include track events, a horse show, live music, and a closing town hall dance.
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Acton
C. B. Swackhamer
Latre
Acton Fair
Georgetown
Eddie
Fea Fria
Barbara Fairchild
Nand
Jury Rules Death of Roderick Ryder Accidental
In Milton an inquest into the death of Roderick Ryder found the cause accidental after the coroner Dr Hyer and Crown Attorney Dingle presided. Witnesses included Chief Be Harrop and several others, with foreman Mr Rachlin leading the jury as they concluded Ryder died by peer mental trauma.
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Roderick Lyder
Mowdey
Myder
BE Harrop
Peerental Vata
Devonshire Chapter officers change and fund plans
In September the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.D.D. Kowasa met at Mrs Peter Smith’s home. Mrs W Baird, Regent, and Mrs C A Stewart, Press Secretary, resigned. New officers: Regent Mrs J W Wolfe, 1st Vice Regent Mrs E Cooper, Vice Regent Mrs A Mercer, Preas Secretary Mrs B Mowat. Plans include a bazaar to raise funds and a tag-day for food parcels to Britain.
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Duke of Devonshire
D.D. Kowasa
Peter Smith
JW Walte
Bill Coon
War Memorial Fund
W. Baird
D. McLean
C. A. Stewart
Miss Bennett
Stewart
China
Hestesses
Grindell
W. Cooper
W. McLeod
J. Gardiner
Inter-School Field Day to Be Held at Erin This Year
Acton High Sebo field day revival planned for next Wednesday after October 5. The top two winning amateurs in each event will travel to Erin with friends and students to compete at Georgetown Milton and Erin for top honors, as the village hopes residents will support future athletes.
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Erin
Acton High Sebo
Atudenta
Georgetown
Milton
Misadeysta
Avion
Pe Fepthomeau
Hades
Ecideat
Adion
Strathroyes
Anal
Nalussdoy
Acton
Mast
Weber
Seceegll
Baarhall
Strathtuy
Gam
Thealdra
Acton Utilities Board Sees 117000 Gallons Daily Average
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with all members present except Secretary J McGeachie who was absent due to appendicitis. A supply of funds and bids were discussed for security coverage and street work materials while water pumping records showed an average of 117000 gallons daily with mid week peak usage.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
J MccGeachie
Miss 2 Walker
HOE RC O
Ontario
Lax
Frm
Plastonics Ltd
Acton
Main Street
Bell Telephone Co
Lambert
Hydro Dapalianes
G. H. Wood and Co. Ltd
Symon Hardware
Packard Electric
MacDonald Electric Co
Jas R. Kearney Corp
HEPC
Express and Serre
Teding
H. Palmer
Northalton High School Monthy Meeting Approves Transfers and Supplies
The Northalton District High School council discussed student transport, approved supply lists for science and art, and sanctioned repairs and a tractor purchase for grounds upkeep. Principal Hobbins and Miss Lasschridge were noted in personnel items, with transfers granted after meeting requirements.
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Pupple
Northalton
Oakville Trafalger Alstrict
Paalttan
Laschridge
Mitton
C W Mason
Hobbins
Marcellue
Alan
Haard
Department of Réaucation
Pay- Trent
September Program of Nassagaweya W I
The September meeting of Une Nassagawerys Wd at Mire Iven Wichendson home had 18 members and one visitor. The program, led by conveners Mrs Uawe and Mrs A Pree men, featured a garden reading by Audrey Hinehart, a reading by Mr WW Freeman, a trip report by Dee Unoet, songs by Mia Thomas and Mia Pe bett, and a competition won by Man Bo Vane. The meeting closed with a reading of Ree oer the Maarege and a medal award and refreshments by the hostess.
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Une Nassagawerys Wd
Mire Iven Wichendson
Audrey Hinehart
WW Freeman
Hioheart
Dee
Port McNichal
Kort Waltan
Mia Thomas
Mia Pebett
Mire Page
Man Bo Vane
Madill Peavoy Wedding at United Church Alton
The Madill Peavoy wedding united Olive Maite Peavoy and William James Madill at United Church in Alton. Relatives attended in coordinated gowns, the ceremony featured two vocal solos and organ accompaniment, followed by a reception at the Alton Hotel. The couple planned a northern trip and settle near Alton, with guests and family described amid detailed attire and wedding customs.
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Madill-Peavoy
United Church
Alton
Olive Maite Veungret
Mro
Elwood Peavey
Wailliaga
Max
Ube
Chiusehwan
Willy elacHolt
Doe
Lovells
SS Runsell
Acton
Marica Wileaa
Mrt
Waren Georgetown
Merle Raussell
Waa
Larry Peavey
Toronto
John Mad Hi
Brampton
Mra D Stubbs
Caledon
Wer Mackle
Alton Hotel
Northern Paints
Baseball Benefit Receives Generous Week of Donations
A community baseball benefit raises funds with contributions from multiple supporters. Donors include Mr and Mrs Ames Mason, Cas MO, and Win Cooper among others, supporting a trust fund for the family of Kyde Formes. The appeal urges continued generosity through the Bank of Montreal or the Bank of Nova Scotia and local offices.
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Hasshall Haritett
Jas
Hank
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Baechall
Hay Mason
Matt Tyden
Tne
RTS
Prizes Named For Acton Fair Novelty Contests
The Acton Fair offers prizes for novelty events on Saturday afternoon in the grand stand show. The freckled faced county seat entrant wins $110 with two additional prizes for other freckle competitors. Contestants must arrive by 2:30 PM. Any group of three may win a prize by entering a musical trio contest. no costumes or comedy required, but more entries boost fun.
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Acton Fair
Yulea
Friendly Circle Gifts to Three Recent Brides
The Friendly Circle of Acton United Church hosted a gathering at Mrs Jo Stewart's home. Mri Don Van Fleet and Mrs Gordon McKrown led the evening devotional and social program. Three brides, Mrs Jo Sayers, Mrs Irma Wilderspin, and Mrs Joyce Whitham, received gifts, while Mrs Johnston was honored with a corsage for her 24th wedding anniversary. A luncheon followed with a lavish pink and white cake and tall pink candles on the table.
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Acton United Church
Mra Jo Stewart
Don van Fleet
Gordon McKrown
M Z Bennett
Mere Jo Sayers
Florence Saunders
M Newset
Bee Irma Wilderspin
Mra W Buchanan
Joyce Whitham
Mra QC Johnston
Strathroy Stifles A's 3-1 In First Semi Final
Strathroy defeated the A’s 3-1 to take a commanding lead in the first semi final. The game featured strong pitching from Strathroy and timely hits to secure the win.
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Strathroy
A’s
Field Day at Limehouse Draws Community Groups and Students
The Thre Lunehourse Women's Institute sponsors a school field day at Limehouse with events across age groups from preschool to senior. Activities include running, jumping and standing broad jump. winners include Anna Spitzer, Audrey Currie, Donnie Curry and Jim Forbes among others. In the evening a flower and vegetable display was judged by Bruce Pargeter of Acton at Limehouse Memorial Hall.
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Kathleen Kirkpatrick Noyes
John Brown
Bert Benton
Floin Askin
Audrey Currie
Lilian Askin
Roya
Donald Currie
Neil Menton
Viogh
Donnie Curry
Jor Brown
Allie Sanford
Barbarea Currie
Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Royse
Bert Henton
Fidin Askin
Anna Spitzer
Donnie Currie
Jim, Forbes
Neil Renton
Audrie Currie
Lil- Man Askin
Joe Brown
Billie Sanford
Barbara Currie
Eldin Askin
Girts
Kay Norton
Eileen Shelbourne
Baye
Jim Forbes
Dennis
Currie
Net
Benton
Li' Yan
W. I
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Bruce Pargeter
Acton
Anna Marie Spitzer
Ruth Brown
Herbert Spitzer
Hero
Coming Events in Acton and Surroundings
Listing of annual fairs and social events in Acton area communities. Includes Hallowe en tea bazaars at United Church HSB, Euchre dance at Crewenn's Carers Hall, Cedar Valley Cowboys dance at Aberfoyle Hall, Open Night at Acton High School, and a Thanksgiving supper with entertainment at Churchill United Church.
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Hallowe'en Tea
Basaar
United Church Hsb
Crewenn
Carers Hall
Aumpices Acton L. O.1
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Aberfoyle Hall
Admimion
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Public Utilities Commission
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Nassagaweya W.I
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Basco
Limehouse
Women's Institute
Nt Alban’s
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Acton High School
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Churchill United Church
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