Old Acton Fall Fair Recalled Through Generations
A reminiscence recalls Acton Fall fairs from forty years ago with Esquesing Agricultural Society moves, Georgetown hosting, and original Acton Fair directors. It mentions moving pictures of Toronto Fire, penny slot machines, fruit midways, piano and sewing displays, butter and preserves, and a 1887 Town Hall concert by the Lorne Musical and Literary Society with artists from Stratford Guelph and Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Atton Fall
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Georgetown
C. Woodhall
Acton Fale
Acton Fair
Simparne
Europe
Toronto
Sunnyside Beach
Lorne
War outlook shifts as Smolensk fall jeopardizes German front
In a decisive turn long described as a turning point for the war, Soviet forces press the Dnieper line while Smolensk falls. The loss threatens German communications and links with northern and southern fronts, potentially forcing a retreat or a new defensive stance as winter approaches. Allied operations in Italy may be slowed or redirected as resources shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Europe
Stalin
R.A
Royal Navy
Smolensk
Moscow
Russia
Dnieper
Hitler
Locast
Italy
Mediterranean
Smolenak
Baltic
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Kiev
Ukraine
Diets
Naples
Mark W. Clark
United States
Sth
Salerno
Corsica
Pretty September Wedding at Knox Church Acton
The Acton Knox Presbyterian Church hosted the September wedding of Donalda Jean McPhail daughter of Mr and Mrs George A McPhail to Howard Joseph Switzer son of Mrs Switzer and the late Mr George Herbert Switzer. Rev Forbes Thomson officiated with Rev J Guinn of London assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox -Presbyterian Church
Acton
Donalda ‘Jean
George A. McPhail
Howard Joseph
Switzer
George Herbert Switzer
Forbes Thomson
J. Guinn
London
Margaret McPhail
George Switzer
Edmonton
Kerwin McPhail
Elwood Johnston
Doris J
Haze Wilson
Nell McPhail
Campbellville
Ted Hangen
Maya Canadian Signal Corps
Minson Darlas
Hazel Wilson
Helenn’ McPhail
Lois Easterbrook
Nancy Mac-Millan
Frances Dilla
Hroom
Main Street Gully Filled and Levelled on Beardmore Property
The gully at the Beardmore Co. property near the Cemetery Hill on Main Street has been filled and leveled over the past weeks. Water pooled there in spring but much improvement has occurred with hundreds of truckloads of clean fill used and the gully now at road level. A Toronto consumer who hoarded sugar, coffee, tea and tanned foods received one month in prison and a $100 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore
Beardmore Co
Cemetery Hill
Toronto
Hustle and delays in weekly newspaper production
A reminiscence on the relentless pace of weekly papers, detailing last week’s delays at Pec Paras office. It describes type setting, engraving shortages, late photo proofs, and a power outage, noting editors still labor to meet deadline amid machinery and transport glitches.
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Pec Paras
Mall
Express
Tueaday
Viam
Uate
Acton War Service League Plans October Community Sale
Acton and Vicinity War Service League controls meeting details for an annual community auction sale set for the second Thursday in October. Treasurers note $160 from Lakeside Chapter and $45.45 from the Victory Club quilt sale. expenditures include cigarettes and other items. Plans for bingo and a concert arise amid rationing affecting orders and overseas shipments. new arrivals and supply cancellations impact the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton and Vicinity War Service League
Lakeside
1.C.C.E
Alex. Mann
Victory Club
Boulton
Acton
Navy League
Nels Bay
Snc
Ylout
Nuralag Slater Jeasse Young
Wallace Hosts Kitchen Shower For Bride Mika MecPhall
On September 20 at Mrs. Goo Wallace home about twenty friends held a kitchen shower for bride Mika Donalda MecPhall. Bingo and contest games filled the evening, with a large wedding cake presented containing gifts and a carriage of sweetpeas. Attendees included Mrs. Pearen, Mrs. Aitken, Miss Wardlaw, Mrs. McPhail, Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. Wallace, Mr. Wallace, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mika Donalda MecPhall
Goo. Wallace
James
Hosteus
Elva Pearen
E. J. Pearen
Calvin Aitken
Ednad Aitken
Jessy Wardlaw
Robi. Stewart
Mary Young
Margaret ,McBhail
Geo. A. McPhail
G. E. Switzer
A. Young
Brig
Friendly Circle elects officers for year
Meeting Tuesday night at Mr. Yvon Harry’s home elected officers for the year. President Mrs J B Adamson Vice President Miss Frances Din Treasurer Mrs W G Cullen Secretary Miss Erma Wilderapin Group Leaders Mrs Kinread Mrs Jennings Mrs Rehardaan Miss Elsie Gordon Mrs Dorris Mrs Yeon Mrs F Kontner Miss Benin Wilderapin Pianist Miss Elle Gordon Assistant Pianist Miss Dorly WH Kost Visiting Committee Mrs M Bennett Mrs Richardson Miss Dara Laumbert Club plans a bazaar in October at ten.
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Yvon Harry
Young Ladies Friendly Cirrele
Myra, Adamson
Prealdad Jana
Birthday Party for Elderly Couple Celebrates Milestones
The family of Mr and Mrs D MacArthur hosted a small gathering with neighbors and friends to mark the couple's birthdays. Mrs MacArthur is 76 and Mr MacArthur is 85. An evening of euchre followed by a light lunch prepared by Mia C MacArthur and her attendants concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Mac-Arthur
Special notice to correspondents on omitted addresses
The paper warns correspondents and contributors that due to paper shortages presenting addresses will be omitted from reports starting this issue. Readers should understand the policy and continue sending items about presentations while removing the detailed addresses.
Typhoon the RAF's New Demon Fighter in Service
The Typhoon marks a high speed RAF fighter noted for attacking and defending against Luftwaffe threats. It is a two wing monoplane with Napier Sabre engine, 41 ft 7 in wingspan, 31 ft 11 in length. Mark 1A mounts six .303 inch guns per wing and Mark 1B adds 20 mm Hispano cannons.
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R.A.F
Luftwaffe
Europe
Britain
Milton Fair On Saturday Proves Outstanding Success
An ideal autumn day and Milton Fair’s strong agricultural reputation drew a large crowd to an excellent stock show. Cattle Holstein Jersey and beef breeds impressed, horses in fine form, poultry strong, hogs good, and a busy midway with the costumed Scots Wand program. A forty plus entry Baby Show and trotting races amplified weekend turnout. overall the fair was a highly successful event.
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Milton Fair
Jersey
United Church Anniversary Observed Sunday October 3
The United Church will mark its nineteenth anniversary since church union with services on Sunday at the usual hour. The visiting preacher will be Steu J Moore of Milton and Pte Ivan Chalmers of St Thomas will be guest soloist. The choir plans a special song service.
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United Church
Steu. J
Moore
J. A
Milton
Thia
Ivan Chalmers
St. ‘Thomas
Pretty September Wedding at Erin Township Home
A wedding took place Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs McEnery in Erin Township Georgetown. Alina McEnery married Norman Sinclair son of Mr and Mrs Shacair Glenwillians with Rev A O W Forenmn performing the ceremony. Attendants included Mrs Stanley Sinclair and Mika Beth McEnery. After a reception for about fifty the couple left for Muskoka.
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Mes
Joan MeEnery
Cine
Erin
Alina Ajmex
Jesse McEnery
Abe
Stanley Sinclair
Mika Beth McEnery
Rous Huxley
Hillsburg
Joanna Shortill
Annie Vannatter
Muskoka
Nedea Sorles
Acton Bowlers Claim Milton Trophy In Narrow Victory
Acton Bowlers defeated Milton 36 to 35 to win the Sheffield Trophy at Milton and earn the return challenge cup. Acton lineup: A Buchanan D Richardson A Ralph J Greer. Milton lineup: G Dawson F Robinson M Telfer J Blaine. Closing number was 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
Queen
Teadera
Winter forecast hinges on signs of Bronte naturalist
The Canadian Frees notes Herbert Ingiehart from Bronte predicts a mild winter based on world and woodlot signs. He cites scarce corn husks and earlier wildlife needs as indicators, while recalling last winter’s conditions. Victory gardens and backyard chicken coops rise in popularity in urban areas with hatcheries reporting 20 percent more chicks.
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Soronto
Bronte
Herbert Ingiehart
Ingiehart
Victory Gardena
Hote
Brantford
Busca
Victory Gardens
Victory Coops
Prize winners on bacon hogs at Acton Fair
Secretary C B Swackhamer of Acton reports the judging results for 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
Acton Fall Fail
Con Hogs
T. Eaton Co
Fred Coles
S. Elliott
R. N. Brown
G. Robertson
Community dances and events in Acton and area
Listings for dances at Brookville Hall October 4 with Women’s Institute and Al Watson Orchestra, Acton Town Hall October 6 by Acton Boys Band, Harvey Fisher Orchestra at Stanley Park Erin October 4 for war work, War Service League auction October 14, Greenock School October 8 war relief concert with quilt draw and 2 cent admission. Proceeds go to war work and soldier boxes.
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Brookville Hall
Women's Institute
al Watson
Acton Boys
Town Hall
Acton
Poaters
Harvey Fisher
Stanley Park
Erin
Red Cross
Greenock School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baloon
Bananna
Mahy
Mera
Plano
Elasson
Beat J
Napoleon Napoleon
Knox Church
Mre
Geo. Wallace
J.B. Adamson
Friendly Circle
Tyr Farr Pras
Erin Township
Milton Group
J0uin C
Wester
Turkey
Co. M. Wiarvey
Sayleulduse
Schomberg
Promiee Drew
Drew
Norman Urquhart
Coneander
Meesia
Acton and District War Service League
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