Acton switches to new Bell system ending crank era
Acton residents witnessed the complete switch from the old magneto crank exchange to the modern dial system. The last crank calls faded at 2 PM as new equipment connected. inaugurations featured Mr A T Brown and Mrs Wechter Lobb of Vanmuuws. Officials praised the upgrade and noted future expansion plans as operators trained for the new setup.
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Orazy
Acton
Yeslerdy
Mitchhoand
Acton Wubarribers
Hew T. Jansa
Kew Wrvicee
Mre Wetcher Lobb
Vanmuuws
Whelong
New Exchange
A. T Brown
Alaeel
Mina
Mia Mary Redman
Tor
Reeve
Thea Jones
T Wyeler
Jo McGenchie
A T Hrown
Tet Haneen
Wo Rankin
London
Rary
Winchester
Frank Harber
Kitchen
Flinn Jacques Delights Acton Audience
The Friendly Circle of Acton United Church hosted Edne Jacques for a recital of her poetry and songs. Mrs Wadird Mrs Mclean and Mr Baxter performed solos. a quintet sang and Stennett introduced Mrs Ed as Jacques, praising her book Roses in December.
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Acton United Church
Edne Jacques
Wadird
Mclean
Baxter
J Fettecley
M Ralstan
Ralstan
A. Evans
Elliott
Mus
Mra Jacques
Hear Collingwood
Mouse Jaw
Saskatchewan
Mere Jacques
Appeals Heard on Assessment Revisions in Acton
Acton Council held a Court of Revision Tuesday to review tax assessments. Harold Gordon’s appeal was approved. Thomas Ware’s garage portion reduced to 87.50. Alex McEachern’s business assessment wiped. Allan Leishman seeks permits for two houses on Arthur Street. Payment dates for second supplementary assessment set with May 16 first installment.
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Acton Counen
Econ
TNO
Tylee
Wo MeLeod
T Nicol
T Janes
Harold Gordon
Chattus House
Harrop
Gordon
Ware
Albert Ware
Herbert
Albert
Alex McEachern
Thos. Ware
Iit
Alew
McEachern
Gibbons
Council
Seastable
Acton
Allan Leishman
Arthur Street
Lo Hotalien
Nicul
W McLeal
Heeve T Tyler
Heeve T. Jone
Casch the Mars
Acton Boulevard
Leishman Boulevard
John H. Leishman
FL. Wright
Wright
Ho L McDonald
Bracken
Imperial Insurance Office
Acton Free Press
Acton Cemetery Board
W. Churchill
Bell Telephone Co
Thompson Motors
Heardmore & Co
New Crescent
J Taylor F
Leatherland
Life Membership Presented by Knox WMS at Meeting
The Know Presbyterian Church WMS met at Ida Ritchie's home last Thursday with a brief address by President Mrs He Mainprize. A Life Membership was awarded to Miss Robena Clark by the WMS Life Members, and plans were made to fund and box food for a Fast Indian Student from British Guiana studying in England. A guest speaker is set for May when Mrs A C Stewart of Midland will speak.
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Know Presbyterian Church
WMS
Ida Ritchie
He Mainprize
F. Anderson
A. C. Stewart
Midland
Quest
Brittan Guiana
England
Robena Clark
Annie Stalker
Robt Armstrong
A Jo Buchanan
Mio E Od Hasan
Mra Rennie
Local Scout Hall nears completion with exterior siding
The Scout Hall project shows rapid progress with Jog siding on the outside and interior trim finished. The local troop already holds meetings while the Cub Pack plans to make the headquarters there soon. donations include Joe Whitham 10 dollars and Acton Rotary Club 125 dollars.
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Joe Whitham
Acton
Ninety Year Old Mrs Mainprice Celebrates Birthday
A ninetieth birthday gathering was held at Mrs Wm Mainprice home on Main Street with friends offering best wishes for continued health and happiness in the year ahead.
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Mra
Mainprice
Main
Mason Couple Mark Fifty Years Since Acton Wedding
Mr and Mrs Charles W Mason celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Willow Street home. The event drew friends from Acton, Toronto, Kitchener, Petagua, Buffalo and Guelph, with tea, cards, and best wishes. The couple have deep roots in Acton, with Mr Mason’s glove trade and community service through music and youth work.
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Acton
J A McLachlan
Bower Avenue
Charles W Mason
Willow Street
Toronto
Kitchener
Petgua
Buffalo
Guelph
Mroo
Stan Mall
Ft Anderson
Mass
Wallace
Win Ramsden
Mason
Sisatars
Mro
Mix Mason
Ives
Mama
Johnatoun
Actan
Weather Variations Across Eleven Miles
The article notes striking local weather differences from Acton to Speyside with fields white from mow while Milton to Speyside remained clear. A dense noon fog blanketed the northern section, while southern areas saw no precipitation.
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Acton
Speyside
Milton
Re-elect Officers for Nassagaweya Busy Bees Institute
The Nassagaweyva Busy Bees Institute held its annual meeting at Che hall of Mr Kier Coxe with strong attendance. Mrs Melaun chaired, and minutes and finance were reviewed. membership fees were increased. Officers and bidders were re elected, a 100 cup purchase planned, and a booth for Nessagaweya centennial organized.
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Mwy Hees
Che Hall
Kier Coxe
Melaun
Stan Robinson
Googender
Mre McGann
Mra
Stan
Hubingon
Guelph Dene
Nessagaweya
Hendersan
McLean
Stan. Hobinson
Oscar Locker
Wm Allison
Kilbride
Mra McLean
Coxe
Linde Jimmie Davenport
Com Davenport
Easter Sacred Music Program By Local Church Choirs
On Good Friday a Mrs Velthuis led an eight voice choir at Ac ton United Church in a Passiontide and Easter program of sacred music. The event featured solos by Mrs Velthuis Mrs McLean Mr Baxter and Mr Pickering plus choral numbers and organ selections. Rev Lo Pickering conducted the service and the choir performed several anthems and hymns including Open the Gates of the Temple and We Declare Unto You Gladding.
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Acton
Mra
W Beatty
Bo Gibson
S Ralston
J Fetterley
A Evana
Messrs
K. Allan
L. Pickering
F. Franklin
Lo Pickering
Mrs Gordon Agnew Addresses United Church Women
The Easter Thankoffering meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church met in the Sunday School room with strong attendance. President Mrs E J Caldwell led, guest speaker Mrs Gordon Agnew described her trip to the World Peace Conference in Budapest Hungary, and guests from Knox Anglican and Churchill Societies attended. A social luncheon followed. The note on 1848 Canadian commercial failures, the highest since 1841, appears at the end.
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Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
E. J. Caldwell
C. L. Poole
A Tv. Brown
Mimoprizz
Misa D. Simmons
Mra. B Veldhuis
Mra Caldwell
Mra Gordon Agnew
Budapest
Hungary
B. Mowat
J. Lambert
Mra L. Pickering
Knox
Anglican
Churchill
Mrs. Agnew
Acton Club Officers Elected At Tuesday Meeting
Acton Hillary Club elected officers Amos Mason president and Amos Mason welcomed back from Florida. Other officers included Jack Huyeten secretary Art Hayden treasurer Harold Haster vice chair Len Lovell and directors. Council debated property assessments and decided to create duplicate records for Acton, consider insurance commissions, and plans for windbreaker funds.
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Acton
Hillary Club
West
Alf Long
Amos Maron
Otter
Amos Mason
View Propnent
Jack Huyeten
Art T Hayden
Treesurer
Harold Haster
Vic J Quintey
Len Lovell
Cam
Maritimes
Florida
Erway
Yintahing
Addition to Wool Combing Plant Expands in Acton
Work has started on a new addition to the Wool Combing Corporation plant in Acton. The section will be 1W feet wide and a6 feet long, built on the front of the existing plant with rock faced concrete block. The two story structure will add floor space for production and a closed loading platform with extra storage. Mackenge & Sone are the contractors in charge of the project.
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Wool Combing Corporation
Acton
Mor
Mackenge &@ Sone
Victims of Limehouse Fire Receive Over $1000 in Help
Contributions totaling 1 04450 from Baquesing township friends were presented to Mr and Mrs C Brown and their three children who lost their Limehouse farm home to a early morning fire. Neighbours and local volunteers helped with cleanup and farming aid followed. About 70 percent of the world’s asbestos comes from southern Quebec.
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Limehouse
Baquesing Township
C. Brown
Walter Linham
Frank Barnes
Faqueaing Township
Wm. Hall
R. Speilvogel
Stuart Elliott
Dins Speilvogel
Brown's
J. N. Newton
Rae Scott
E Miller
Russell Thompson
Fred Brown
Harold Brown
Harold Barber
Robert McVey
Mr. Brown
Quebec
Community Event Notes and Fundraisers Across Town
The Town Hall Acton hosts The Minister's Aunt on April 9 with proceeds supporting local causes. St Alban’s W A runs a baking sale and tea at Parish Hall on May 21. The Batinafad Hall hosts The Minister’s Aunt on April 7 under the Women’s Association. Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club meets April 35 at 8pm at the VMLCA with refreshments. Zuchre YMCA Actén hosts a Thursday April 21 event. Proceeds support the Tagly group.
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St. Alban’s
W.A
Batinafad
Wonna's Association
Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club
VMLCA
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