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- Speyside School Grads on Acton BridgeHartley Coles, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 28 1967 Principal Gary Dawkins with the grade 8 graduates of Speyside Public School on the Acton Library bridge. Students are (L to R) Margaret Steven, Gertrude Maron, Mary Ann Freuler, Mary Fisher, Barbara Brandford, Linda Kirkwood, Terry Goodridge, John MacLeod, Keith Smallwood, Lynda Harris, Doris Black, Marilyn Barber, Sharon Stokes, Mark …Hartley Coles, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 28 1967 Principal Gary Dawkins with the grade 8 graduates of Speyside Public School on the Acton Library bridge. Students are (L to R) Margaret Steven, Gertrude Maron, Mary Ann Freuler, Mary …Esquesing Historical Society
- The Bent Tree SpeysideKay Dills, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), Aug 30 1967, p. 14 The famous bent tree used by natives to mark trails alongside Highway #2, known as ‘the sitting down tree”, is dying of Dutch Elm Disease. A 1962 picture of the tree is at EHS11669. PHOTOGRAPHER: DATE: 30 Aug. 1967 p.14 Halton ImagesKay Dills, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), Aug 30 1967, p. 14 The famous bent tree used by natives to mark trails alongside Highway #2, known as ‘the sitting down tree”, is dying of Dutch Elm Disease. A 1962 picture of the …Esquesing Historical Society
- Churchill United ChurchHartley Coles, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 14 1967 The 1838 United Church at Churchill celebrated their anniversary on 11th June. DATE: 14 June 1967Hartley Coles, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 14 1967 The 1838 United Church at Churchill celebrated their anniversary on 11th June. DATE: 14 June 1967Esquesing Historical Society
- Churchill United ChurchHartley Coles, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 14 1967 The 1838 United Church at Churchill celebrated their anniversary on 11th June. Halton ImagesHartley Coles, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 14 1967 The 1838 United Church at Churchill celebrated their anniversary on 11th June. Halton ImagesEsquesing Historical Society
- First Acton Scout Troop Bugle Band, 1919Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 12 Jul 1919, p. 2 First Acton scout bugle band in front of Statham’s Bake Shop, Willow Street. Nelson Moore is the Scoutmaster and bandmaster. The Scouts are (LtoR) FRONT: William harris, Ray Agnew, Edwin Landsborough, Roy Brown, Adam Orr, Lloyd Forbes; BACK: Fred Warren, Jack Kennedy, Joe Hynds, Lloyd Masales, Nelson Moore, Rudolph Speilvogal, …Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 12 Jul 1919, p. 2 First Acton scout bugle band in front of Statham’s Bake Shop, Willow Street. Nelson Moore is the Scoutmaster and bandmaster. The Scouts are (LtoR) FRONT: William harris, Ray Agnew, Edwin …Esquesing Historical Society
- Janet Rognvaldson 1968Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 22 May 1968, p. 1 Janet Rognvaldson, of Acton is a graduate of Guelph with a B..A. She attended Acton District High School.Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 22 May 1968, p. 1 Janet Rognvaldson, of Acton is a graduate of Guelph with a B..A. She attended Acton District High School.Esquesing Historical Society
- Robert Taylor 1968Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 4 Dec 1968, p. 2 Robert William Taylor, of Orillia, is engaged to marry Janet Rognvaldson on 28 Dec. 1968 at Trinity United Church in Acton. He is the assistant business administrator at Orillia District High School.Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 4 Dec 1968, p. 2 Robert William Taylor, of Orillia, is engaged to marry Janet Rognvaldson on 28 Dec. 1968 at Trinity United Church in Acton. He is the assistant business administrator at Orillia District …Esquesing Historical Society
- Local Option Enforcement in front of the Town HallActon Free Press (Acton, ON), 6 May 1911, p. 2 Local Option was enforced in front of witnesses by Provincial officers. This supply was seized from the Dominion Hotel and subsequently 100 gallons of beer were destroyed in front of the town hall, Acton, after the trial on May 6th. The proprietor, his sons, and bartender of Dominion Hotel were …Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 6 May 1911, p. 2 Local Option was enforced in front of witnesses by Provincial officers. This supply was seized from the Dominion Hotel and subsequently 100 gallons of beer were destroyed in front of …Esquesing Historical Society
- Construction Crew on Railroad TrestleActon Free Press (Acton, ON), 1930 Construction Crew, c.1930. Garfield McGilvray is in the 5th row, 2nd from the left, wearing a white Panama hat. This photo was published in the Acton Free Press, September 07, 1988. The caption reads "Not many will remember when this picture was taken as workmen were building a railroad trestle …Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 1930 Construction Crew, c.1930. Garfield McGilvray is in the 5th row, 2nd from the left, wearing a white Panama hat. This photo was published in the Acton Free Press, September 07, …Esquesing Historical Society
- Edward Pope 1959Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 1959, p. 1 Edward Pope filled one of the vacant chairs on the town council, after the resignation of F. Watts and J.T. Hurst.Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 1959, p. 1 Edward Pope filled one of the vacant chairs on the town council, after the resignation of F. Watts and J.T. Hurst.Esquesing Historical Society
- Susan Perry 1969Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 2 Jul 1969, p. 1 Susan Perry was one of two Acton District High School graduates named as an Ontario Scholar for 1969. She attended Dublin and Speyside schools.Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 2 Jul 1969, p. 1 Susan Perry was one of two Acton District High School graduates named as an Ontario Scholar for 1969. She attended Dublin and Speyside schools.Esquesing Historical Society
- Gary Yabsley 1969Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 4 Jun 1969, p. 7 Gary Yabsley studied at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia..Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 4 Jun 1969, p. 7 Gary Yabsley studied at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia..Esquesing Historical Society
- Julian Zajac 1967Acton Free Press, 14 Jun 1967, p. 4 Julian Zajac, runner up for the 4th annual Acton Open, held at Georgetown Golf and Country Club.Acton Free Press, 14 Jun 1967, p. 4 Julian Zajac, runner up for the 4th annual Acton Open, held at Georgetown Golf and Country Club.Esquesing Historical Society
- Churchill United Church.Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), c. 1960 Churchill United Church.Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), c. 1960 Churchill United Church.Esquesing Historical Society
- Faceoff by Maurice “Rocket” Richard between Doug Casburn and George CookDon Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 4 Hockey School members preparing for the faceoff refereed by Maurice “Rocket” Richard are Doug Casburn and George Cook. His visit to Acton was sponsored by the Acton Lions Club.Don Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 4 Hockey School members preparing for the faceoff refereed by Maurice “Rocket” Richard are Doug Casburn and George Cook. His visit to Acton was sponsored by the Acton Lions Club.Esquesing Historical Society
- "Rocket" Richard autographs a Hockey StickDon Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 1 Maurice “Rocket” Richard autographs a hockey stick for Mike Vale, Ken Owen and Casey Harkley at the Pee Wee game at Acton Arena. His visit to Acton was sponsored by the Acton Lions Club.Don Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 1 Maurice “Rocket” Richard autographs a hockey stick for Mike Vale, Ken Owen and Casey Harkley at the Pee Wee game at Acton Arena. His visit to Acton was sponsored by …Esquesing Historical Society
- Gallery of CelebritiesDon Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 4 Gallery of celebrities here for the Acton Lions Club dinner are (L to R) Spill Evans of Toronto-Leafs Ball Club, Danny Nicolyk of the Toronto Argos, Timothy Goehagen, a wrestler and Ted Elmes, president of Ontario Minor Hockey Assoc.Don Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 4 Gallery of celebrities here for the Acton Lions Club dinner are (L to R) Spill Evans of Toronto-Leafs Ball Club, Danny Nicolyk of the Toronto Argos, Timothy Goehagen, a wrestler …Esquesing Historical Society
- Piper Michael Joe with GuestsDon Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 14 Feb 1963, p. 2 Piper Michael Joe poses with guests Spill Evans, Danny Nicolyk and Maurice “Rocket” Richard at the Acton Lions Club dinner.Don Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 14 Feb 1963, p. 2 Piper Michael Joe poses with guests Spill Evans, Danny Nicolyk and Maurice “Rocket” Richard at the Acton Lions Club dinner.Esquesing Historical Society
- Lions Club Welcomes Rocket RichardDon Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 7 As Maurice “Rocket” Richard disembarks from a Trans-Canada Airlines flight at Malton, he signs an autograph for stewardess Joan Garside. He is welcomed by Acton Lions Club members Ray Arbic, Alec Johnson and Eddie Owen.Don Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 7 As Maurice “Rocket” Richard disembarks from a Trans-Canada Airlines flight at Malton, he signs an autograph for stewardess Joan Garside. He is welcomed by Acton Lions Club members Ray Arbic, …Esquesing Historical Society
- Exhibition Hockey Game PlayersDon Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 7 Hockey School members Johnny Ashley, Larry Knight and Bill Fricker prepare for exhibition match refereed by Maurice “Rocket” Richard His visit to Acton was sponsored by the Acton Lions Club.Don Ryder, Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), 7 Feb 1963, p. 7 Hockey School members Johnny Ashley, Larry Knight and Bill Fricker prepare for exhibition match refereed by Maurice “Rocket” Richard His visit to Acton was sponsored by the Acton Lions Club.Esquesing Historical Society