Acton Fair Promises Strong Weekend Program
The 1949 Acton Fair expects a robust entry with cattle showing and a full program across Friday and Saturday. Highlights include the Georgetown Girls Pipe Band, vaudeville acts, a horse show, live music by Acton Toys and Circle, and a grandstand livestock parade ending with the Fair Dance at Town Hall.
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Acton
C. B. Swackhamer
Acton Fair
Georgetown
Eddie
Jea Fria
Acton Toys
Cirle
Rome
Barbara Fairchild
Nand
Jury Rules Driver Error Caused Local Bus Death Accidental
An inquest into the death of Roderick Ryder found the man was killed by accidental causes after being run over by a Grey Coach Bus on a Wednesday evening. Coroner Dr Hyer and Crown Attorney LD Dingle led the inquiry with a jury including S Cooper and Haxter. The verdict stated the death occurred due to external injuries from the incident in Milton, with witnesses from Acton Guelph and Toronto. the panel emphasized no civil liability was determined.
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Roderick Lyder
Mowdey
Myder
BE Harrop
WG C
Kenney
Mere Mw Irwin
J Winters
Acton
Mre. Mousey
Guelph
Qeo. Beaumont
Toronto
Dingle
Roderick Ryder
Healan
Modericoh Teviter
Peerental Vais
Devonshire Chapter Officers Change at September Meeting
The September meeting at Mrs Peter Smith’s home saw the resignation of Regent Mrs W Baird and other officers. New appointments included Regent Mrs J W Wolfe and 1st Vice Regent Mrs E F Cooper. The chapter planned a bazaar to fundraise for a War Memorial and to send 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
J. W. Wolfe
EF. Cooper
A_ Mercer Preas
B. Mowat
Britain
Mira
Blow
Miss Bennett
Stewart
China
Hestesses
Grindell
W. Cooper
W. McLeod
J. Gardiner
Inter-School Field Day Set for Erin This Year
Acton Bligh Sebo hosts an inter-school field day with top two winners in each event advancing to Georgetown Milton and Erin along with a portion of the school for the finals. The event aims to spark interest in future village athletes competing for the top honors.
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Erin
Acton Bligh
Acton Public Utilities records 117000 gallons daily
Acton Public Utilities Commission notes a daily average of 117,000 gallons pumped. Meeting discusses secretary absence, HOE KC of Ontario power conservation request, tender openings for hold up and burglary coverage, deposits for Plas tonics Ltd move, joint pole use with Bell Telephone, pumping records, and payments totalling 5974.95 to various suppliers.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
J McGeachie
Frm
Plastonics Ltd
Acton
Main Street
Bell Telephone Co
Lambert
Hydro Dapanenes
G. H. Wood and Co. Ltd
Symon Hardware
Packard Electric MacDonald Electric Co
Jas R. Kearney Corp
HEPC
Ont
Express and Serre
Bediegees
H. Palmer
Northalton District High School monthly meeting items
The session covered transportation of rural pupils, approval of supplies, principal reports, and staff changes. A tractor purchase for grounds upkeep was approved with Department of Education grant support. Local sports updates and several pre wedding showers for Miss Breen were noted.
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Rure Puplle
Northalton
Oakville Trafalger Alstrict
Paaltan
Laschridge
Mitton
C W Mason
Hobbins
Marcellne
Haard
Department of Edaucation
September Program of Nassagaweya WI Meeting
The Nassagaweya WI group met at Mrs Iven Wichendson for a September gathering with 18 members and one visitor plus four children present. A varied program featured Audrey Hinehart reading Hehome, Mr WW Freeman presenting a sunrise talk, Mrs Hioheart recounting a Port McNichol trip, and Mrs Page conducting a contest won by Miss Bo Kamfer. The meeting closed with a prize raffle and refreshments provided by the hostess and committee.
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Une Nassagaweys
Mmre Iven Wichendson
Wage Ant
Audrey Hinehart
WW Freeman
Hioheart
Dee
Abe Cenk
Port
Doeteme
Madill-Peavoy Wedding at United Church Alton
The ceremony joined Olive Marie Madill daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Peavoy and James Madill of Brampton with a church wedding at United Church in Alton. Relatives and friends attended the reception at the Alton Hotel and the couple planned a northern trip, with a long voyage described in detail.
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Madill-Peavoy
United Church
Alton
Olive Marie Yveungret
Mro
Elwood Peavey
Wailliaga
Willy Elacdolt
Lovells
Runsell
Acton
Marica Wileaa
Mrt
Waren
Georgetown
Oand Glover
Merle Rasaeck
Larry Peavey
Toronto
John Maddi
Brampton
Mra D Stubbs
Caledon
Mra Wen Mackie
Alton Hotel
Northern Paints
Baseball Benefit Receives Generous Week of Donations
A local baseball benefit reports meaningful contributions as friends and supporters send funds to the Trust Fund for the family. The drive urges continued gifts through the Hank of Montreal or Halifax offices and at the Free Press office to support the cause.
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Tasshall Bonest
Ryder
Reuters
Acton
Hank
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Baer
Hall
Hay Mason
Paavoise
DTA
Ames
Kay
Hob Pfaff
Trenton
J Robetta van
Prizes for Novelty Events at Acton Fair
Freckled faced contestants may win $100 in a grandstand contest at Acton Fair on Saturday afternoon. Three-person groups can win prizes by playing off time music and entering a musical trivia contest. No costumes or comedy required.
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Acton Fair
Gifts Presented by Friendly Circle to Three Brides
Friendly Circle of Acton United Church hosted a gathering at Mrs J Stewart's home with devotions led by Mr Don VanFleet and Mrs Gordon McKrown. Three brides were honored as Miss M Z Bennett spoke, and gifts were given to Mrs Jo Sayers, Mrs M Newset, and Mrs Wo Buchanan. Mrs Johnston received a corsage for her 24th wedding anniversary as luncheon followed with a substantial tea and Ver cake centerpiece.
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Acton United Church
Mra
J Stewart
Don VanFleet
Gordon McKrown
M Z Bennett
Jo Sayers
Florence Saunders
M Newset
Bee Irma Wilderspin
Mrx Wo Buchanan
Joyce Whitham
Mra © Johnston
Strathroy Stifles A's 3-1 In First Semi-Final
Strathroy defeated the A's 3 to 1 in the opening semifinal. The game featured strong pitching and late defense as Strathroy edged ahead and held on for the win.
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Strathroy
A’s
Field Day and Gardens Fair at Limehouse
The Limehouse Women’s Institute sponsored the annual Field Day and Gardens Fair at the school on September 21 with events across age groups. Students and adults competed in running events, long and broad jumps, and junior to senior categories, with winners named for tomatoes, onions, and other displays. The Women’s Institute provided hot dogs and drinks for attendees. Display of flowers and vegetables followed in Limehouse Memorial Hall judged by Mr. Bruce Pargeter of Acton.
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Lunehouse Women's Institute
Eye Philip Coulter
David Roughley Gira
Barbara Currie
Dorothy Kirkpatrick Hays
Joe Brown
Aue Sanford
Donnie Curry
Anna Spitner
Kay Norton
Kathleen Kirkpatrick Noyes
Yrara
John Brown
Bert Benton
Eldin Askin
Audrey Currie
Lillian Askin
Roya
Donald Currie
Neil Menton
Jor Brown
Billie Sanford
Barbarea Currie
Dorothy Kerkpatrick
Bert Henton
Fidin Askin
Anna Spitzer
Dorothy McDonald
Jim Forbes
Donnie Currie
Nell Benton
Audrie Currie
Bille Sanford
Bert Renton
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Neil Renton
Lil- Man Askin
Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Girts
Eileen Shelbourne
Baye
Dennis
Currie
Net
Benton
Li' Yan
Coming Events Announcements for Acton and District
Local notices list multiple events in Acton and surrounding areas. Includes annual bazaars at St Alban s W A on Saturday with 3 to pm, Hiaxaar at YMCA, Halloween tea and bazaar, Euchre and Dance at Crewenns Carers Hall, Cedar Valley Cowboys dance at Aberfoyle Hall, Open Night at Acton High School, duck of Devonshire chapter bake sale, anniversary services at Churchill United Church, St David s Presbyterian services, and a Thanksgiving turkey supper with concert by a noted artiste.
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Minn Meave Breen
Mia
Parkway Avenue
Toronto
Miss Breene
Chiwe Musable
Nomumber
Young Ladies Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Ais Ttona Hraida
Addreaa
Leona Zettler
Camphe Deischolr
Chalmers
Wlabott
Thus
Acton High School
Wedase- Gay
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Campballville
D&t
Thompson, DD
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Great Barrier Reef
Australis
Public Utilities Commission
Williams Supply Co
W. HL. Cunningham & Hid
Acton Tennis Club
Galt
Gault
Acton Oe
Actu
Fergus
Art
Tooke
St. James
Nassagaweya W.I
Friendly Circle
Naskxagaweya Presbyterian Church
Ftiathisy
Buach
Basco
OHA
Gant
Avion
Stratheoy Clube
Adlon
Maar
Strathroyes
Geeuna
Tate
Shelby
Nalussdor
Aetten
Weber
Seceegll
Strath Tug
Jock Gam
Bealdra
Limehouse
Women's Institute
Nt Alban’s
W.A Annuall
Basaar
Lakeside
TOD E
Hiaxaar
YMCA
Hallowe'en Tea
United Church Hsb
Crewenn
Carers Hall
Aumpices Acton L. O.1
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Aberfoyle Hall
Churchill United Church
Fyta Curria
Ortan
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