Acton Fair Promises A Weekend Of Rural Entertainment
The Acton Fair schedules a two day event with cattle shows, horse displays, a midway, rides and games, vaudeville acts, parades, a road race, and a Friday night dance. Secretary C B Swackhamer notes strong entries and local interest as judges prep for the livestock, machinery displays, and musical acts by Acton Boys and Girls bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
C. B. Swackhamer
Acton Fair
Georgetown
Eadie
Rea Fria
Acton Noys
Cirla
Barbara Fairchild
Nand
Jury Finds Death Was by Accidental Causes
The inquest into Roderick Lyder's death, caused when he was run over by a Gray Cash Bus on Wednesday evening, concluded that death was by accidental causes. Coroner Dr Syer presided with Crown Attorney Dingle. foreman Rachlin led a jurors panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick Lyder
Ryder
Dr Syer
Milton
LD Dingle
Mrears ¥. S. Cooper
H W Haxter
K Massant
Qattrell
Rachlin
BE Harrop
Wog Co Kenney
Mo Irwin
J Winters
Acton
Mo Pusey
Guelph
Qeo. Beaumont
Toronto
Dingle
Roderick Ryder
Odertok Tivder
Devonshire Chapter Officers Change at September Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D. KH o held its September gathering at Mrs Peter Smith’s home with Regent Mrx JW Walte presiding. A letter from Bill Coon thanked for the Grade Eight award and a War Memorial Fund donation plan was approved. New officers were appointed due to resignations: Regent Mrs J W Wolfe lat Vice Regent Mrs EB Cooper second Vice Regent Mrs A Mercer Preas Secretary Mrs Bo Mowat. Proceeds from a tag day and a forthcoming bazaar will fund food parcels to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
D. KH O
Peter Smith
JW Walte
Bill Coon
War Memorial Fund
W. Baird
D. McLean
C. A. Stewart
Miss Bennett
Stewart
China
Grindell
W. Cooper
W. McLeod
J. Gardiner
Inter-School Field Day Set At Erin This Year
Acton High School hosts the field day next Wednesday afternoon October 7. The top two in each event will travel with the school to Georgetown Mitton and Erin to compete for top honors in the inter school meet. The village hopes residents will attend to watch the future athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Erin
Trienda
Atudenta
Georgetown
Mitton
Ttta
Acton Utilities Commission notes 117000 gallon daily water
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with full attendance aside from Secretary Jo McGeachie who is recovering from appendicitis. A letter from HEPC Ontario requested power interchange. tenders opened for burglary protection with $2000 base and $8000 extra for four periods. prices sought for street signs. a deposit rate for Plastonics Ltd. moving into the Acton Garage was discussed. Water pumping averaged 117000 gallons daily with midweek peak. several accounts were approved for payment to Hydro Department, G H Wood and Co, Symon Hardware, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Jo McGeachie
Miss J Walker
Aetter
Hepc Oof Ontario
Plastonics Ltd
Acton
Main Street
Bell Telephone Co
Lambert
Hydro Departeest
G. H. Wood and Co. Ltd
Symon Hardware
Packard Electric MacDonald Electric Co
Jas. R. Kearney Corp
HEPC
Express
Eee
Fetta
Mrs. H. Palmer Co
North Yalton High School board meeting items list
The North Yalton District High School Board discussed transportation of rural pupils, approved supplies, heard the principal's reports, and approved various items. A letter from the Department of Education approved tractor purchase for grounds and agriculture courses. Acton Tennis Club results, social events for a bride, and gifts for Mina Breen are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yalton
Oakville Trafalgar
Laphbridge
Milton Rehan
C W Mason
Prin ‘Cipat Robbins
Marcellue
Alan
Alen
Department of Faucation
Trent
September program of Nassagaweya W I variety
Nassagaweya Women’s Institute held at Mewtvan Wichendson home with 18 members and one visitor. The program under Mrs Vage and Mrs A Freeman included readings and songs, a travel talk about Dee Ant trip, and a social with refreshments.
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Naessagawrye
Mewtvan Wichendson
Blandmathe
Corm
Mre Vage
A Freeman Plano
Audrey Hinchart
Hetcome
Freeman
Tostens
Hee Telson
Madill Peavoy Wedding at United Church Alton
Olive Marie Veungeat and William James Madison wed at Altan United Church in a ceremony led by Reverend Urge. The bride wore a white gown with seed pearls. the groom’s party included best man F E Madail and ushers. Following the ceremony, a reception at the Alton Hotel honored about seventy guests before the couple departed for a northern paints trip and planned residence near Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altan United Church
Olive Marie
Hee Atsier
S Russell
Acton
Marica Wileaa
Wean
Gladiah
Merle Rauassell
A Madail
Larry Peavey
Toronto
John Mad HL
Brampton
Mra D Stubbs
Caledon
Mra Wea Mackle
Alton Hotel
Northern Paints
Alton
Baseball Benefit Receives Notable Donations This Week
Community drive for the Hasshall Iterete Trust Fund supporting the family of the late Hast Kydet Pormes shows several substantial gifts. Donors include Mr and Mee Ane Maasn and Otis M lavidann, with others listed as anonymous or unnamed. Contributions fund a trust with zero administration costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasshall Iterete ‘Trust
Hast Kydet
Hank
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Vre
Lo Gty
Beerhall
Hay Mazon
Ant
Otis M
Lavidann
Cooper
Mrothers Soo Kay
Hob Pfaff
Trentan
Winton
Prizes Offered for Novelty Events at Acton Fair
Acton Fair hosts a grandstand show on Saturday afternoon with prizes for novelty events. The freckled child winner receives 100 dollars and there are two additional prizes, plus a musical trio contest for groups of three. Participants must arrive before 2:30 pm. entries encouraged for more fun.
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Acton Fair
Gifts Given to Three Recent Brides by Friendly Circle
The Friendly Circle of Acton United Church hosted at Mrs J. Stewart's home. Don Van Fleet and Mrs Gordon McKrown led devotions and social activities. Three brides received gifts, with Miss Bennett speaking. Mrs Jo Savers and Mrs Nesnet and Mrs W Buchanan also honored. Mrs Johnston celebrated her 28th wedding anniversary with a corsage. A luncheon followed the ceremony with a pink theme cake and tall taper decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Mra J. Stewart
Don van Fleet
Gordon McKrown
Mr Bennett
Jo Savers
Florence Saunders
Mr Nesnet
Ima Wilderspin
Mra W Huchanan
Joyee Whitham
Mra Oo Johnston
Strathroy Stifles A's 3 1 In First Semi Final
Strathroy defeated Acton 3 to 1 in the first semi final, with a late eighth inning controversy over a call by the umpire. The game featured strong Strathroy hitting and a tense finish as Acton rallied but could not overcome the Strathroy lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathroy
A’s
Field Day and Gardens Fair at Limehouse
The Limehouse Womens Institute sponsored the school games and field day at Limehouse on September 1 afternoon. Students competed in races and jumps across age groups with a mix of boys and girls receiving honors. The evening featured a flowers and vegetables display judged by Bruce Pargeter of Acton in Limehouse Memorial Hall.
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Limehouse
Limehouse Womens Institute
Eaye Philip Coulter
David Roughley Gurla
Barbara Currie
Dorothy Kirkpatrick Roys
Joe Brown
Aiullle Sanford
Donnie Curry
Anna Spitner
Kay Norton
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Royse
John Brown
Bert Benton
Fidin Aakin
Audrey Currie
Lillian Askin
Roya
Donald Currie
Neil Benton
Jor Brown
Billie Sanford
Dorothy Kirkpatrick
Pidin Askin
Anna Spitzer
Dorothy McDonald
Jim Forbes
Donnie Currie
Nell Benton
Audrie Currie
Bert Renton
Eldin Askin
Barbara Curre
Jim, Forbes
Neil Renton
Lil- Nan Askin
Girts
Eileen Shelbourne
Dennis
Currie
Net Benton
Lil' van
Community Event Listings for October and November
Local notices announce upcoming bazaars dances and fairs across Acton and area. Highlights include St Albans W A annual bazaar November 19 at YMCA Acton. Hallowe en tea and bazaar October 29 at United Church. Abbey Creek Crewson Corners hall euchre and dance September 20. Cedar Valley Cowboys dance October 7 at Aberfoyle Hall. Acton High School open night October 12 with Films Refreshments. October 11 YMCA event with bazaar Penny dale baking and candy. anniversary services at Churchill United Church October 12 guest speaker Rev Currie. St Davids Presbyterian Church Campbellville October 1 and 7. Thanksgiving Turkey Supper October 10 with concert and adults $1.00 under 12 50.
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Nassagavrye Presbyterian Church
Hee
Wey Korhes Thampson MA
MacNab Perebyterian Church
Hamilton
Velevelone Quartette
Chalmers Chinth
Guelph
Wlediott
Wilson Concent Company
Thas
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Campbaillville
D&t
Thompson, DD
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Devonshire
Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Public Utilities Commission
Waderwallcs Williams Supply Co
Gymon Hardware
W. HL Cunningham & HI
Galt
Usth
Hhe
Alwaya Aces
Vatter
Lhst
Fergus
St. James
Mina Meave Hreen
Parkway Avenue
Miss Breen
Olive Musacle
Young Ladies Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Rena Hraida
Leona Zettler
Nassagaweya W.I
Madill-Peavoy
United Church
Friendly Circle
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Tiathiny
Willeenael
Mane
Strathray
Nalussdoy
Corrao
Sresegll
Strath
Ray
Women's Institute
St. Alban’a
W.A
Lakeside
TOD E
YMCA
Hallowe'en
Crewson's Corners Hall
Allaspic
Acton L. O
Admiaton Me
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Aberfoyle Hall
Wedass Gay
Dale
Lode
Servieda
Churchill United Church
Fyta Currie
Orton
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