Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), September 25, 1974, B4

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B4 Tha Acton Free Press Wed September DECORATED BICYCLES INVADED the streets of Acton on Saturday MINI TR was made by George Holmes The BIG Parade SMITH WAS the flower girl of the parade on her bicycle decorated with paper tissue flowers came in first in the bicycle competition at the fair for all her work NO YOU HAVEN T died and are seeing angels These young people rode on the Evangel Tabernacle Church float during the parade on Saturday SHIVERS IN THE cold wind did not discourage these eager youngsters from riding on the Aeton figure skating club float in Saturday parade STEVE MORRIS HAS his future laid out for him Steve won first prize in the tncyJe competition at the fair on Sunday His theme was a milkman FAMILY won first in the novelty division of the fair floats The family made a small cabin from cedar rails put straw on the roof and antiqued old rocking chairs for the 100yearold look Not shown in the picture are children feeding chickens and tending the garden Other children were riding alongside on throwing candies Left to right Peter ividMelhsa Mrs Linda Randy and Natalie FIRST PRIZEWINNER in the service club category the float contest was the Y s Men float Complete with colorful flowers clowns and small children the float was an added feature to the parade air fever was at Its height as the car wax spatted coming down the street Saturday at noon designating the fall fair parade Within minutes It soon proved to be the biggest Knot best parade In the history of the fair The Acton Citizens band drew the spectators attention from the told wind find Im them with a line display of music mar Children stopped fidgeting and running around when they realized the parade had really begun The eight horse team and wagon drew from the viewers The of Mill and Main Streets was no for horses as they rounded the corner without even getting out of step The world famous steam calliope pulled by an eight horse was the next maker Popular songs were heard from the us it made its way down the fair route organ was busy during the summer playing indifferent fairs and is noted for Its appearance at the Canadian National In Toronto In August It was on loan from the Thomson Museum Several smaller floats and groups of people went past Some of these were Acton girl guides brownies and the Tyler truck float the Rotary club to be given away later In the day In a draw A J Boutique the city of Shrln era donkeys and the Shortill store in depleting the fall harvest This year Miss Karen 18 was in the horse and buggy outfit She was by her princesses The Hand from was next in line closely followed by the Air Cadet Squadron from Georgetown Another Georgetown group followed the majorettes twirled their way down the streets to the fairground A musical float with the playing popular tunes added a special touch to the parade They rode on he Gibson Construction and Sheet Metal float The float was making the way for the Rock wood Rockets the soccer champions For the automobile fans L Ford featured 191975 cars In a spectacular display These cars were all driven by local people Pinlos Mustangs and Mavericks as well as new makes the Monarch and the Granada were allowed down the streets without license plates The International Plowing Match which opened yesterday also had a representative In the parade Another Georgetown group represented their town in the parade that of the legion Pipe Band Branch 120 A happy go lucky clown thrilled the children preparing them for the Dank of Montreal float where girls throw pennies and candy to the young throng Speak or spoke through by the Christian followid by Tyler truck carrying decorated I liydes and go carls nines by George Holmes made trustor another wagon and team and Hilton Hills furniture followed The Burlington Teen Tour band ployed fnvorili tunes animated Acton cn float with 10 paper flowers was an lion grabber as it stirred the spectators into a round of It was by At ion I of Dance and girls raised lowered centennial flags The West majorettes in the parade the Centennial queen Miss Ann The Acton Figure Skating club the ANNOUNCEMENT L GARY wishes to announce that he has started his own ELECTRICAL BUSINESS For any Electrical Work RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL or INDUSTRIAL call Gary at 8532385 Save up to 1000 on Halliday Homes and Cottages Th is the Bull ngton model one of 117 models to choose from Includes speedy erect on on your lion by skilled crews Call or drop in Ask about our Buynow Pricefreeze for1975 HOMES LTD Of ANY BETTER RESIDENTS WARD ONE ACTON AREA TOWN OF HILLS To assist the safe conduct of school children over the three pedestrian In the Word One Acton Area there exists a need lor adult school crossing guards to be reviewed and appointed for this purpose Any residents In or Ward who would to act In this capacity are requested to advise In writing the undersigned at the earliest convenience D Clerk Administrator Town of Hllh 3d Main Street South Georgetown Ontario BURLINGTON TEEN Tour Band travelled here to appear the parade on Saturday They added much color to the occasion impugn hid the One qislm from I rid lire truck wis How can With Hans isn I it The people I knew the is they jway m the spots they had been nted into for more than If in hour it ltd not look if it w In reit hurry Sit John followed the I stayed in perfect step as they rounded the corner of Mill and Main Streets The band played familiar tunes as they marched by Tnbcrnack both featured large floats An unusual sight was that displayed by Hills Collision They had a man smashing a small with a Sledge Tin windshield hid ilreidy received the fatal blow and ihc muscle man is working on the body To add i more victorious touch wis the Bantam girls champions The fire brigade id their Moss ffjo- Hardware 22 MILL ST E ACTON STORE HOURS Wed Sat 8 a to p Thurs Fri a to Serv For a Grow nq Sick and Tired OF SQUANDERING TOO MUCH OF YOUR PAY CHEQUE ON GAS HAVE WE GOT A CAR FOR YOU 1974 Datsuns Two Doors Four Doors Hardtops Station Wagons All Datsuns include new no cost extra package ALL YOU REALLY NEED IS A DATSUN iDATSUNl Test drive them today at NORTH END DATSUN LTD Just yds south of 401 610 Martin St MILTON 8184137

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