Aged resident fatally burned at home here
Mrs Edwin Cripps died after severe burns from a grease fire at home in Acton. She was found by a passerby, treated with a fire extinguisher, then transported to Guelph Hospital where she succumbed to injuries. She was 79, born in Eden Mille, survived by children and grandchildren, with funeral at Victoria KB Rumley Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Crippa
Acfas
Gosiph Gensel
Cripps
Mre
Mece
Thompson Motors
Guelph Hospital
Mr. Cripps
Eden Mille
Sarah Jane Moore
Henry
Matilda Moore
Toronto
Reta
Mra Lincoln
Edna
Welch
Englehart
Sadie
John
Guelph
Victor KB. Rumley Funeral
A. W Joyce
A. M. Gretton
London
Fairview Cemetery
Wm. Coling
Fergus
Gordon Steen
Ken Cotten
Ballinafad
Arthur Moore
Fred Cleave
Darwin Cripps
Acton
Rom Cripps
Fred Cripps
Bert Allan
Wm. Moore
Easter Program Activities and Other Features at the Y
Preparations for the Annual Meeting of the Acton VMLCA to be held May 1 mark the Easter program at the Y with the 18th anniversary of its founding. Notable guest Mr RS Moeakings, secretary of the Canadian National Council of YELCA’s and former Toronto family relations court judge, will attend. Five week youth courses in boxing wrestling and body building begin April 17 with registration required. House league basketball saw the Reds beat the Blues 18 to 4 and the Black and Gold team win 33 to 17. Junior classes enjoy an Easter holiday program all week with plans for an April 2 party and white collar work drive by A W of L and CIO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton V.mlc.a
RS. Moeakings
Canadian National Council of Yelca’s
Toronto
Blacks
Reds
Blues
Bob Bruce
Dan Dawkins
Knox Church hosts Congregational Social and carpeted renewal
After months of planning Knox Church held a Congregational Social with a supper and concert to mark the new carpet and warm upgrades. Rev R Ho Armstrong welcomed attendees as Mrs R I Davidson led the supper team and local artists performed solos readings and a tribute to workers who laid the carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
R. I. Davidson
Mra A. M. McPherson
D. Merrilan
John Allison
R. Ho Armstrong
Ayron Bruce
Wm. (Scotty) Burton
Mesara Ceorge Musselle
Wo Baxter
Wo Bo Rumley
F. A Hansen
F. A Hansen: Readings By Mre Ward Bruce
O Akit
Mre Ward Bruce
Misa Joan Aikens
Trobel Anderson
Mra F A Hansen
Erin Township Council Referred Petition and Financial Actions
Erin Township council met by adjournment on Monday with all members present. A Farm Forums petition was referred to the Department of Highways for consideration. The Reeve and Clerk signed a warrant to the Treasurer to sell certain properties. Premiums and arrears actions were approved, and a gravel tender accepted pending highway approval. Council donated funds to charitable groups and adjourned to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Burt
Department of Highways
Pilot Insurance Co
Massey
Corporation of
Erin Township
Erin Village
Red Society
Salvation Army
Tannery Reds Tie In Volley League Night
Last week one Town Volleyball League match saw the Tannery Reds defeat Micro Plastics three games to none by scores of 15 5 17 18 15 12 The Business Men vs Tannery Blues was postponed Ys Men failed to field enough players causing three replays and three postponements in one night League standings show Tannery Reds 84 points and Micro Plastics 33 with Independents and Business Men also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannery Reds
Reds
Piastire
Business Men
Tannery Blues
League
Rindlng Pwlpt Business Men
Micro Plastics
Tannery Place
Menses
Acton Women Elect Officers for 1950 5
The Acton Women's Institute held an April meeting at Mrs. Fred Hunter's home with President Mrs. Rot Davisteen presiding. Members discussed community needs, district plans, and commemorating Acton becoming a town. Officers were elected by acclamation with Mrs. Wilderspin as District Director and others filling key roles. meeting closed with music and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women’s Institute
Fred Hunter
Rot. Davisteen
Council
Folky
FO Anderson
Milton
United Church
Georgetown
Santo Dun
Wilderspin
Mra F. Anderson
Acton
Davidson
OAC
McAuley
Geo. Freer
F. Anderson
Free Press
Mra Walace Lasby
Mra
Alex Dell
Hunter
Fan Lambert
Milton Weber
Winterburn
R. L. Davidson
F. Hunter
W. Maddox
George Lantz
Earl Lambert
Pancake Stunt At National Jamboree Draws Crowds
Forty thousand Boy Scouts at Valley Forge join the Second National Jamboree from June 3 to July 6. A pancake mountain more than twice the Empire State Building tall is planned for one meal amid the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire State Building
Boy Scouts of America
Valley Forge
Canada
Baptist Rally of Young People Held in Acton
Approximately 160 BYPU members from Stratford Kitchener New Dundee Preston Galt Georgetown Cheltenham Hillsburgh and Acton gathered in Acton on Good Friday for the Guelph Association BYPU Spring Rally. After afternoon registration Miss Edith Sykes of Kitchener led a devotional before four conferences, evening sessions at the Baptist Church, and the film Salt of the Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
HW D James
Cheltenham
Gladstone Zynmerman
Preston
Gordon Grofoot
Stratford
Ronnie Cripps
Acton
Baptist Church
Floyd Pearson
Galt
Hey Go Crafoot
Tresiders
Miss Velen West
Mass
Joyee Watts
Stere Tura
Joe Gealwon
Eirmie Weatons
Nancy McCorrs
Inter Provincial
BYPU
Wats
Our Lord
Toronto Dypu Choral Society
Kay
Don Post
Kitchener
Norman Mountain
Roas Burt
Wmsburg
Gavin Clutton
Joe Godwin
GK. Crowfoot
Misa McCorry
Charles Landsborough
Jesus
Hillsburgh Wypu
Ray Awrey
Friendly Four
Hillsburg
Wiehlight
Pennsylvania
J. C. Williamson
Farewell Gathering For Mr W J Reid Before Toronto Move
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Lampert home for a social evening in honor of Mr W J Reid who is moving to Toronto. A gift of remembrance was presented on behalf of friends on the hill at the end of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Reid
Far] Lambert
Reid
Toronto
Daylight Protection
In a church scene, a preacher questions a boy about praying at night and morning. The boy replies he does pray at night but not in the morning, saying the morning prayer time feels not scary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preacher
Jimmy
Sewer Work Continues On Church Street And Surrounding Roads
Sewer work is under way this week on Church Street from Wilbur to Guelph with a short remaining section near Frederick Street to be completed. Construction also proceeds on Ransom Street and Scene Street as better weather allows more progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Wilbur
Guelph Street
Frederick Street
Ransom Street
Scene Street
Rotarians Welcome OPP Commissioner On Police Force Overview
Acton Rotarians heard Deputy Commissioner Arthur Mos of the Ontario Provincial Police describe the force gained after 25 years with the service. He outlined staffing from 104 officers to 62 municipal officers in Ontario’s 16 districts with 390 cars and 12 motorcycles among 47 fixed stations and 380 radio equipped units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mos
Ontario
Acton
Tureday
Northwest Mounted
Moas
Ray Mason
Fred Wright
Adv and
Forrester
Lakeside Chapter Meets Plans For New Members And Album Purchases
The Lakeside Chapter LODE held its April meeting at the Legion rooms. New member introductions were explained and three prospective members were voted on. Representatives were appointed to plan a dedication for Acton town status and to invite the Duke of Devonshire Chapter. The treasurer reported, funds were allocated to the Peace Garden Fund, and two albums were ordered for the school record player. Delegates were arranged for Hamilton meetings and a wallpaper demonstration highlighted three main paper lines. Canadian National Railways noted as Canada's largest buyer of materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakesie
Legion Rooms
Peg Creighton
Hazel Orr
Acton Cullen
Acton
Duke of Devonshire Chapter
Somers
F Proviperal
Mary Bradley
Peace Garden Fund
Manitoba
United States
Hamilton
Royal Connaught
Wright’ and Hansen
Toronto
Marguerite Taylor
Wright
Charles Dickens
Courtney
California
Dickens
England
Studio
Ae Wright
Hansen
Mary Hinton
Allee McCallum
Easter Concert Features Canadian Baritone Rockwood
Canadian baritone John Rockwood, formerly with the American Opera Co, headlined a concert in Acton last Friday. Sponsored by the United Church Choir, the program included choir numbers, Miss Lampard’s organ solos, and Mrs Moffat's elocution. Rockwood, praised by F Edward Johnson in Guelph, performed pieces such as Trees, Mother Macree, Danny Boy, and Old Man River to an enthusiastic audience, with Mariel Armstrong as chairperson and Betty Gibson, Mrs K Randall, Miss D Simonds, and Mr Ken Allen as soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rozrkwood
American Opera Co
United Church
United Church Choir
Mrs Moffat
Ebenezer
Miss Lampard
Edward Johnson
Metropolitan Opera
John Rockwood
Guelph
New York
Canada
United States
England
John Rockwoods
Actan
Betty Gibson
K Randall
D Simonds
Ken Allen
Acton Masons Banquet Highlights District Deputy Visit
The Acton Masonic banquet marked the District Deputy Grand Master G. S. Dalrymple of Ayr visiting Acton Lodge. About 150 attendees enjoyed a supper after the Fourth Degree, with toasts to Grand Lodge and the visitors. Donald Van Fleet was initiated, and support for Masonic education and the Walker Lodge received praise from visiting Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
G. S. Dalrymple
Ayr
Wellington
Acton Brethren
Donald van Fleet
Walker Lodge
L. W. Lavell
Grand Lodge
War
G S Dalrymple
God
Dalrymple
Preston
Wm. Middleton
J. A. Sealle
Man Barber
Wellington Lodge
Readhead
Campbell Lodge
Campbellville
E Fray
Speed
Guelph
Bro
Patterson
Irwin Lodge
Flora
D. van Pleet
Ivan M. Harris
Walker— Lodge
Acton Utilities Approve Substation Start and Bills
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting led by Reeve G. Tyler with Ware and MacArthur in attendance. Superintendent Wilson said work on the Hillcrest substation would begin in about two weeks and bids for water tank painting were reviewed for Trans Canada Steeplejacks Ltd. The council was to receive the painting quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commision
G. Tyler
J Tf. Ware
J RO MacArthur
Hepc of Ontario
Hillcreet
Wilson
Trans Canada Steeplejacks Ltd
Jo MccGeachie
McCauley
IPE PC
Waterlaw
FG Tyler
J McGerachie
HEPC
Thirtt
Tambert
Rydre Department
Whitham
Myers Cotton
Cunningham and Mill Ltd
Janet Kearney Corp
Woman's Association Meeting at United Church
Mrs Lindsay hosted the regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church at her home. Mrs Reid led devotions, and a verse about love answered role call. Plans were made for the silver anniversary in June and flowers for Easter season were to be sent to the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. Wilderspin
Woman's Association of the United Church
D. Lindsay
Mra S. Reid
Lindsay
N. McNabb
J. Drysdale
W. Evans
St Albans Guild Spring Tea and Sale and Local Events
The St Albans Guild hosts its annual Spring Tea and Sale at the Parish Hall at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Also listed is the Kidd Baker Radio Cowboy Show and Dance at Rockwood Town Hall on April 18, with admission 50 cents. The Acton Home and School monthly meeting is scheduled at the YMC A on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban‘s Guild
Kidd Baker
Rockwood Town Hall
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Dept. Highways
Guelph Assozistisn Halds Lessens
Viac.a
Bsptiet Church
OPP
Lakeside
Canadian National Railways
D.D.G
Ballentine Motors
J BR. Mackenzie
San
Consolidated Engines and Machinery Co
D. H. Lindsay
Meeting
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