Memories of Acton Fall Fair Past and Present
Reading recalls Acton fall fairs from forty years ago and earlier including moving pictures at Toronto Fire show, penny slot machines, fruit traders, sewing machine displays, and home crafts. A program from December 2 1987 shows Lorne Musical and Literary Society acts with Stratford Guelph Rockwood artists, choir pieces, and a 15 cent admission.
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Toronto
Acton
Sunnyside Beach
Plano
Lorne
Mann
Lawson
Falkner
Land Miss McLean
Mr. Hill
Mr. Gallagher
Guelph
McSweeney
Fall of Smolensk threatens Nazi Dnieper line and Italy clash
News recounts Smolensk loss as central setback to German defense along the Dnieper and Kiev move. It notes potential Allied shifts to the Mediterranean if the line breaks, plus Italian front activity near Naples as Clark's US army advances.
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Red Army
Europe
Stalin
R.A
Royal Navy
Smolensk
Moscow
Russia
Dnieper
Hitler
Locast
Italy
Mediterranean
Smolenak
Dneiper Hne
Baltic
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Smotenak
Nazhands
Kiev
Ukraine
Pretty September Wedding at Knox Church Acton
The wedding of Donalda Jean McPhail to Howard Joseph Switzer took place Saturday at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton. The ceremony featured bridesmaids, ring bearers, and a reception at the bride’s home. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip to eastern Ontario and will reside on the Hroom's farm at Acton.
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Knox -Presbyterian Church
Acton
Donalda ‘Jean
George A. McPhail
Howard Joseph
Switzer
George Herbert Switzer
Forbes Thomson
J. Guinn
London
Margaret McPhail
Missea
Joyce Allan
Louise Scott
George Switzer
Edmonton
Kerwin McPhail
Elwood Johnston
Doris J
Haze Wilson
Nell McPhail
Campbellville
Main Street Gully On Beardmore Property Refilled and Levelled
The gully on Main Street at the Beardmore Co property near the cemetery hill has been filled and leveled after weeks of work. Trucks delivered large amounts of clean toll to improve the drainage and approach to the road. A separate note reports a Toronto consumer convicted for hoarding sugar coffee tea and tanned foods received one month in jail and a $100 fine.
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Beardmore
Beardmore Co
Cemetery Hill
Toronto
No Hustle in Weekly Papers Says Veteran Editors
A veteran editor recalls the weekly press rhythm and reveals the constant race to assemble pages. Delays from engraving shortages to late photo orders show the weekly cycle still bears daily pressures.
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Pecx Paras
Mall
Express
Tueaday
Viamilton
Vale
Lotn Thant
Acton War Service League Plans Community Auction
The Acton and Vicinity War Service League met to discuss the annual community auction planned for the second Thursday in October. Treasurer reported 160 dollars from Lakeside Chapter, 45.45 from Victory Club sale of a quilt. expenditures listed. Navy League to support 7 percent duty bat for Merchant mine. Nelson draw added 103. bingo and concert planned. Overseas shipments to Nurday Slater Jeaske Young noted. supplies and rationing caused cancellations and shortages.
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Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Lakeside
1.C.C.E
Alex. Mann
Victory Club
Boulton
Acton
Navy League
Nels Bay
Snc
Ylout
Nurday Slater Jeaske Young
Mrs Geo Wallace Hosts Shower For Bride Mika Donalda McPhail
On September 20 at Mrs Goo Wallace s home about twenty friends attended a kitchen shower for bride elect Mika Donalda McPhail. Contests and Bingo were played with Mika winning a prize. a large wedding cake with gifts hidden in the bottom layers was presented. A dainty lunch followed. guests included Elva Pearen Mrs E J Pearen Mrs Calvin Aitken Edna Aitken Jessy Wardlaw Mary Young Margaret McPhail Geo A McPhail G E Switzer A Young Bing Ramaden Miles Alleg McCallum Annie Aitken Mrs B Wilson Mrs Wallace Geo Wallace Howard Switzer Jesse Wardlaw and others.
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Mika Donalda McPhail
Elva Pearen
E. J. Pearen
Calvin Aitken
Ednad Aitken
Jessy Wardlaw
Robi. Stewart
Mary Young
Margaret ,McPhail
Geo. A. McPhail
G. E. Switzer
A. Young
Bing. Ramaden
Friends Circle Elects Officers For year at Harris Home
The Young Ladies Friendly Circle held a Tuesday night meeting at Mrs Yvon Harris home and elected officers for the year. President Mrs J B Adamson, Vice President Miss Frances Dims, Treasurer Mrs W G Cullen, Secretary Miss Beniu Wilderapin, with group leaders and committees named and plans made for a bazaar in October.
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Yvon Harris
Young Ladies Friendly Circle
Myra
Adamson
Jana
J. Adamson
Mise Frances Dims
Mra
W. G. Cullen
Mise Beniu Wilderapin
Mra. Yaris
Mra. Yeon
F. Kontner
Benin Wilderapin
Mias
Elsie Gordon
Axshilant
Dorly Wil Royt
Mius
Bennett
Richardson
Misa Dara Laumbert
Misa Helen Simpson
J. K. Gardiner
Plank
Birthday Party for Elderly MacArthur Couple
The family of Mr. and Mrs. D. MacArthur hosted neighbors and friends at a party celebrating their birthdays. Mrs MacArthur is 76 and Mr MacArthur is RS years old. They played euchre and enjoyed a dainty lunch.
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D. Mac-Arthur
Special notice on submissions without presentation addresses
Editors announce a paper shortage and rationing affecting future issues. Contributors are asked to continue sending reports of presentations but omit the accompanying address from the report. The change starts with this issue and applies to all copy.
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Tyr Farr Pras
Typhoon fighter hailed as RAF's new demon machine
The Hawker Typhoon, a fast all metal two wing single seat fighter with a Napier Sabre engine, is praised as one of Britain’s fastest and most capable warplanes. It has tormented Luftwaffe raiders and low level transports in occupied Europe, with variants arming it with Browning machine guns or 20 mm Hispano cannons.
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R.A.F
Luftwaffe
Europe
Britain
Milton Fair Delights Miltons Largest Autumn Event
The Milton Fair held Saturday enjoyed ideal weather and strong attendance. Cattle displays across Holstein Jersey and braef breeds impressed judges while horse rings showcased light and heavy classes. Poultry shone and hogs and sheep drew steady crowds. The midway drew families, the Lamb Scots Wand provided a popular program, and the Baby Show with forty entries attracted much interest. Trotting races and the potato feature added to the day’s excitement. Overall the fair was unusually successful with high attendance and broad interest.
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Milton Fair
Jersey
Uyala Mn
United Church Anniversary Service Planned Sunday
The United Church marks its nineteenth anniversary of church union with a Sunday service at the usual hours. The visiting preacher will be Stev. J. L. Moore of Milton and Ivan Chalmers of St. Thomas will be the guest soloist.
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United Church
Stev. J. 1
Moore
J. A
Milton
Thla Occolon
Pte
Ivan Chalmers
St. ‘Thomas
Pretty September Wedding at Erin Township Home
A Saturday afternoon ceremony united Alma Almex McEnery and Norman Sinichir at the Erin Township home of Mr and Mrs Jon McEnery. Rev Forenmn officiated as family and friends gathered among pink and white autumn blooms. reception followed for about fifty.
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Mex
Jon McEnery
Erin
Alma Almex
Jesse McEnery
Abe
Stanley Sinclair
Little Milky Beth McEnery
Rous Huxley
Hillsburg
Joanna Shortill
Annie Vannatter
Muskoka
Acton Bowler Salvages Trophy in Milton Victory
Acton bowlers won the Sheffield Trophy in Milton by 36 to 35 over the Milton quartet. Team members were A Buchanan D Richardson A Ralph and J Greer. Milton’s squad included G Dawson F Robinson M Telfer and J Blaine. The closing number featured God Save the Queen.
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Acton
Milton
A. Buchanan
D. Richardson
A. Ralph
J. Greer
G. Dawson
F. Robinson
M. Telfer
J. Blaine
Yendera
Weather prophet predicts mild winter in Bronte area
Canadian Free Press reports Herbert Ingiehart forecasts a mild winter based on nature signs. Urban Victory gardens rise while backyard chicken coops grow 20 percent. turkey production declines due to fox raids. Premier Drew pledges legislation if party wins and announces Norman Urquhart to lead mining inquiry amid labor-relations review.
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Toronto
Bronte
Herbert Ingiehart
Ingiehart
Victory Gardens
Hote
Brantford
Victory Coops
Promiee Drew
Drew
Norman Urquhart
Prize winners on bacon hogs at Acton Fair special
Secretary C B Swackhamer of Acton reported the judging results for cow hogs entered in the T Eaton Co special. Fred Coles won first prize with S Elliott second R N Brown third and G Robertson fourth.
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Acton
C. B. Swackhamer
T. Eaton Co
Fred Coles
S. Elliott
R. N. Brown
G. Robertson
Community Event Listings in Acton and Nearby
A collage of notices announces dances and concerts in Acton Acton Town Hall October 6 with Acton Boys Band and Town Hall event October 4 featuring Harvey Fisher orchestra proceeds for war work. Also a War Service League auction October 14 and a Red Cross concert October 8 at Greenock School with quilt drawing and 2 cent admission.
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Acton Boys
Town Hall
Acton
Poaters
Harvey Fisher
Stanley Park
Erin
Red Cross
Greenock School
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Atton Fall
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Georgetown
C. Woodhall
Acton Fale
Eall
Acton Fair
Mera
Napoleon Napoleon
Knox Church
Geo. Wallace
J.B. Adamson
Friendly Circle
Erin Township
Milton Group
Co. M. Wiarvey
Sabeulduse
Diutricta
Schomberg
Mont
Jaws
Coneander
Meesia
Brookville Hall
Women's Institute
al Watson
Acton and District War Service League
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