CGLT Meets at United Church for Craft and Worship
The CGLT group met in the Sunday school room Tuesday with Mrs Brayshaw leading games and Miss Boyes photographing the craft session. At Kong Presbyterian, Ruth Spielvogel read the minutes as the group planned a Mother and Daughter banquet and raffia work session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church C.g.lt
Brayshaw
Aivena”Hill
Diane Dedels
Karen Damm
Miss Boyes
C.G. LT
Kngx Presbyterian Church
Governor General Opens C.M.B. Home
The opening of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind headquarters in Toronto marks a milestone in aid to the blind. Governor General Massey snipped a 15 foot ribbon and named Baker Wood in honor of Col. E. A. Baker and Lewis M. Wood. Lady Kamp praised Col. Baker as a great international figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
G. F. Thompson
G. H. Riddells
H. Willis
Halton County Advisory Board
C.N
Toronto
Bakerw Wood
Canada
Col. E. A. Baker
Lewis M. Wood
Lady Kamp
C. N.lb
Col. Baker
Diocesan Conference For Anglican Men In St Catharines
The Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen plan a Diocesan Conference in St Catharines on April 20 21 22 for Anglican men in Halton Deanery. The event at St George church includes Holy Communion breakfast registration lectures a banquet with Arch Bishop Walter Barfoot and Bishop F H Wilkinson. Delegates G Rose C Taylor K Thompson E Lasby represent St Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
Anglican Churchmen
St. Catharines
Sandy
Halton
St. George's Church
W. E. Bagnall
Niagara
Christ Church West
St. George’s
Grace Church
Rupert's Land
Walter F. Barfoot
St Thomas
St. Thomas Church
F .H. Wilkinson
D.D
Toronto
St. Alban's
G. Rose
C. Taylor
K. Thompson
E. Lasby
Euchre Party at Parker Home Partners Hostess
Mrs E Nicholls hosted a Women's Institute euchre party at Mrs Robert Parker's home on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. Ten tables played with good attendance, prizes awarded to six winners including Mrs Wes Marchment and Mrs E Johnston, with travelling prizes to Miss M Somerville and Mr Roy Brown and a lucky chair prize to Mrs M Holmes. Lunch followed for a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nicholls
Women's Institute
Robert Parker
Parker
Nicholls
Bean
Wes Marchment
E. Johnston
Lyle Cripps
E. Lamber
J. Frank
F. Coles
Gaily Patched Jeans Novel Project Aided By Ladies Auxiliary
The Y Ladies Auxiliary raised funds by patching four jeans with bright fabric. Prizes were offered for a mystery amount and a patch spot, with winners including Mrs Alf Duby Mrs Reta Dwyer Mrs Hazel West Don Wilds and Pete Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Ladies’ Auxiliary
Alf Duby
Reta Dwyer
Hazel West
Don ‘Wilds
Pete Fisher
Acton Civic Night Tackles Subdivision Policy and Rates
The Acton town meeting covered subdivision expansion limits tied to industrial growth, capital versus revenue spending on hydro, and PUC rate questions. Officials noted maintenance spending, the Easter Scale drive raised 900 dollars, and plans for a new official town plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Rachlin
Acton
McGeachiec
W. Woodburn
Tyler
McGenchie
Department of Municipal Affairs
P.U.C
PLUC
Rachlin
PLULC
J. Stewart
Hse.p.c
Milton
Georgetown
H.E.P C
H.E.P.C
Planning Board
Laymen Vote to Organize Halton Presbytery Men's Council
About 400 laymen from the Halton Presbytery of the United Church, meeting in St Iton, voted to form a Presbytery Men's Council. Rev George Johnston urged Christian duty and active faith as delegates from 43 United churches heard discussions on church revitalization and the council's potential role. Represented churches listed include Milton, Port Credit, Oakville, Port Nelson, Streetsville, and Milton area parishes. delegates to meet in Milton for preliminary organizing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Dr Johnson
D. Phillpot
Milton
Port Credit
Burlington
Georgetown
Acton
Appleby
Nelson
Applewood
Ballinafad
Churchill
Melville
Dixie
Britannia
Burnam
Acton High School Plans Square Dance and Thanks Donor
Acton High School announces a square dance rescheduled for this week and invites students to bring a friend. The Dboys thank Mr. R. N. Browne for use of his farm for physical training and note natural science classes are now held there under Mr. Drijber. Last Friday 13 brought report cards, the second time in 1956 this date has brought sunshine home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Benton
Dboys
Browne
Car Crashes Through Guard Rails Near Milton
Margaret Wallis of 4% Young Street Acton sustained lacerations to her right arm and hand when her car left the No 25 highway shortly north of Milton last Thursday. The vehicle crossed onto the shoulder then spun back, crashing through the guard rails, according to officer George Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wallis
Young St
Acton
Milton
Engagements Dear Ethel Brenice Williamson to Alfred Williamson
Mr and Mrs J Clayton Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter Eth el Brenice to Alfred Leonard Williamson of Guelph. The marriage is planned for Saturday May 12 1956 at 400 pm at Ashgrove United Church. Mrs John Ro Brown of Galt also announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann to James Edgar Greer son of Mr and Mrs J M Greer of Acton. The wedding is set for Saturday May 12 1956 at 400 pm at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Galt Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clayton Wilson
Georgetown
Dallaghter
Ethel Brenice
Alfred Leonard Williamson
Guelph
Ashgrove _ United church
Aelock
John Ro Brown
Galt Wash
Barbara Ann
James Edgar Creer
J. M Greer
Acton Marringe
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Galt
Ontario
Beardmore Trophy Set For Intercounty Lawn Bowling League
The Intercounty Lawn Bowling League forms after a Guelph meeting on March 2 with Acton Guelph Rockwood Georgetown Milton and Acton clubs. George Perry of Rockwood elected president Jam Fleming of Acton secretary treasurer Finn Weaver named league press representative. Beardmore trophy to be awarded yearly to the league winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Mayfair
Acton
Rockwood
Georgetown
Milton
George Perry
Jam Fleming
Ftne
Tao
Finn Weaver
Ueto
Wo H Rogers
Acton Lawn Bowling Club
Final Juvenile Basketball Title Decided in Guelph
The final juvenile basketball game of the year was played in Guelph on Wednesday evening last week. Galt defeated Acton 52 to 24 in the Toronto and District finals, with Acton falling short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciames
Jim Flea Ang
Guelph
Toronto
Galt
Acton
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Governor General
C.M.B
Parker Home
C. of C
Civic
Walter Woodburn
Rotary Club
Cripps
T. Jones
Cpl
Rodxyson
O.P.P
Cpl Mason
Cpl. Mason
Chamber
Stock Fairy Lake
Barbeau
R Laceby
F. Terry
Ro Goodwin
Cook
Parks Board
Gov
R. Goodwin
Ruddy
Presbytery
Mens Council
Acton High School News
Kennedy
Wyndham ST
Guelphont
Gordon Strain
R.R
Beardmore Trophy
Beryl Newton
Belle Newton
Perorating
Cyril
Y.M.C.A
Father & Son
Acton Legion Hall
Don Rope
K.W. Dutchman
Clansmann
Bob Ridsdale
Jeanne Crain
KI Kitty Kallen
George-Nader
Bert Lahr
Jimmy Boyd
Emmy
The
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Awe Wataue
Steve Sterr
Honess Gattes
Speedy Gonzales
Richard Widmark
Lauren Bacall
Charles Boter
Gloria Grahmme
Lillian Gish
L Cobweb
John Kerr
News Academy
TIP Top Tailor’s
Tip Top
Dad
E. Manning
Halton: & Peel Trust & Savings Company
Oakville, Ontario
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