Actoniana Visitors and Local Social Notes
Personal notes from Acton recount visits by Mr. and Mrs. EB Guay, Mrs. J A Chisholm, Mrs. J M Frank, Miss Doris Wilson, and families in Acton Georgetown and nearby towns. Reports include retirement travel plans, Air Force enlistment, training in Kingston NY, and local club and church activities. Residents from Acton and area attend meetings, celebrate birthdays, and share travels with relatives shown in community roundup style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Chisholm
J. M. Frank
Georgetown
Doris Wilson
Toronto
Acton
Pattersons
Roxzells
Harry Mainprize
Schools in British Guiana Primitive, Knox Group Told
The April Daughters of Knox meeting at Mrs. C Ashley’s home discussed Primitive and Knox groups in British Guiana. Mrs Isabel Anderson described elementary schools and Mrs A J Buchanan spoke on secondary schools, noting funds are scarce and facilities are primitive. Missionaries aid youth groups and academics. visitors were thanked, and Easter worship followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Manor
H. Coles
British Guiana
Isabel Anderson
A. J. Buchanan
Christian Fellowship
Miss Anderson
Buchanan
C. Ashley
W. J. McKnight
Helen Holmes
D. Cleland
D_Cleland
Miss
Eden Mills Cardettes Host Euchre Club Meeting
Eden Mills Cardettes Club held its monthly euchre in Eden Mills Hall with Beryl Wright hosting. Prize winners were Joan Fokten and Jean Critich. Several local residents and visitors from Toronto Sudbury Stratford and Rochester attended weekend gatherings and a 50th anniversary was noted in Listowel. Mrs Charles Lasby remains home with a broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Committee
Cardettes
Beryl Wright
Joan
Fokten
Jean Critich
Mansél Lowell
Toronto
Archibald
William McLean
Ashworth
Betty
Colgate
Connie
Oge McLean
Sudbury
Bob’ Francis
Stratford
Jim Stevenson
Hamilton
K. Steveson
Dan Stevenson
Loma
Lowell McFabridge
Cobden
J. Hendry
Stan Wilson
Mack Douglas
Bellwood
R. Wright
Jack Thissen
Bob
Neil Ruel
Rochester NY
Charles Lasby
Eden Mills Boy Scout Group
Eden Mills Hall
J. Grad
H. Gilbertson
H. Buchan
William McLean Sr
Mansel Lowrie
Mix
W. Gilbertson
J. Gilbertson
Listowel -On -Paesbary
First County Fire System Nears Completion in Halton
Halton fire brigades near completion of a two way radio system expected to cover the entire county by week’s end making Halton the first county with full radio service for its fire departments. Douglas Wilson of Oakville, Mutual Aid Fire Services coordinator, spoke at the Mutual At annual banquet and ladies night held at Milton Fire Hall. Awards prizes and speakers included Reeve C A Martin of Milton and George Alexander of the Fire Marshal's Office in Toronto who presented 1961 fire prevention contest certificates to the Halton Fire Prevention Bureau. Grant Bray of Oakville chaired the banquet with Ben Cherrington and Eldon Perkins among head table guests. A dance followed the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First County
Halton
Halton County
Halton Mutual Aid Fire Services
Douglas Wilson
Oakville
Milton
Reeve C. A. Martin
George Alexander
Fire Marshal's Office
Toronto
Trafalgar Township
Grant Bray
Ben Cherrington
Eldon Perkins
President Reports Busy Year All Officers Are Returned
A historic Limehouse W.L. meeting in Memorial Hall reviews a busy year of Institute work. Highlights include wheel chair donation, prize books for pupils, community cleanups, banquets, and a 40th anniversary event. Milestones, courses, and fund activities supported local hospitals, schools, and clubs with steady officer reappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse W.L
Memorial Hall
Institute Qde
Mary Stewart
Georgetown and District Hospital
SS. No. 9
Hasl
Paul Leisher
Insite
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Institute
Milton
Ebenezer 25th Wedding Anniversary Fills Brookville Hall
Brookville Hall overflowed with friends to honor Malcolm and Wilma Morte on their 25th anniversary. The Ebenezer couple, long residents, have three sons and a daughter and received a platform rack of step tables and two lamps among many gifts. Congratulations to Ian Norrish and Mildred Tosh on their April 7 marriage at Fergus Melville United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville Hall
Malcolm Morte
Malcolm
Wilma
M. ‘Hayward
George Thomas
Fergus
Ian Norrish
Mildred Tosh
Melville United Church
Travelling Basket Scout Mothers Meet Plans and Updates
Scout and Guide mothers held a meeting on March 27 with 1 member present. Gwen Bannon was welcomed. A wedding gift card from Rhona and Jim Thornhill was read. Brownie and Guide leaders dinner in Hamilton noted. Scout drive successes, hot drinks for canvassers. Paint for Scout Hall kitchen ordered. rovers to paint. A Traveling Basket explained by Ethel Haggett. one for each Cub Brownie Scoot and Guide Pack. List of organizers named. Secretary to check plays and prices at O Keefe Centre. Meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout and Guide
Scout
Gwen Bannon
Association
Rhona
Jim Thornhill
Ethel Haggett
Thelma Vale
Mark Hargrave
Santa McEachern
Betty Blum
Beryl Newton
Lorna Clarke
Marion Jerome
O'Keefe
Lake Krapek Named for Soldier Louis Krapek
The parents of Joan Krapek of Huntsville were told a lake on the west side of Lake Joseph is named Lake Krapek in memory of their son Louis lost over the North Sea in the war. Three other boys from the same district are honored similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Krapek
Huntsville
Lake Joseph
Lake
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Trenton
Robert Smallwood
Port Arthur
William Chisholm
James Marsh
Scarboro
C. Rognvald
Dson
Familyi
Bob Landsborough
International Business Machines Co
Kingston, N.Y
Stella Adamson
Gall
Esther Brabsh
Preston
Adamson
Lakeside
D.E
H. Donald
Willow St
Jock Frank
Main St
Waterloo-Welllington
Children's Aid Society of the
County of Halton
W. M. Collier
Johnnie
Douglas
Richmond Hill
F. Anderson
Orangeville
The
United Church
Albert McCutcheon
Amos Shoemaker
Fred ‘Cleave
David Radcliffe
Robert Warne
James Moore
R. A. Brook
J. Whitham
G. Simpson
Ontario
Lo.d.e
Sheraton-Connaught
Duke of Devonshire
Thomas
Rudolph Spielvagel
J. Jocque
Knox
Eden Mills
Jack Ridley Cartage
SRICK
Bers
Jfraining
W. I
Limehouse
Haltom
Scon Mission
Ebenezer
Mr. H. Blyth
Mill St
Krapek
Hotchen
Hotchen's Bakery
Paulette Fashion Shop
Ont
N. A
Coats
Hinton
Easter Hinton
Budgies
TIMEX
Englan
Neilson's
Rowntree's
Black Magic
Cadbury's
Lowney's
Ecler Ashets
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