Obituary and social notes from Acton and area events
Pwonals Mr and Mrs John R Sprowl attended the funeral of Arthur C Plant at Brantford on Saturday. Herb Meluaue and Mrs Peter Miianse attended Alex Holmen’s funeral in North Bay last week. J F Royston attended the O B A meeting in London as Acton delegate. DPD R Watehean of Galt spent time with her mother Mrs P Sayern. Mr and Mrs 2 2D Hickey Kingston and Mr J M Hickey Toronto visiting Acton. Acton members at the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire convention in Hamilton included Mrs M Schroeder Mrs E S Cooper Mrs C Matthews Mrs N Baird Mrs F 9 Blow and Mr R M McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Sprowl
Arthur C. Plant
Brantford
Herb Meluaue
Peter Miianse
Alex. Holmen
North Bay
J. F. Royston
Acton
London
Dpd. R. Watehean
Galt
P. Sayern
Church
Frederick Streets
The
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Hamilton
Mra. M. Schroeder
E. S. Cooper
C. Matthews
N. Baird
F. 9. Blow
R. M. McDonald
Canadian National Institute for the Blind Appeal in Acton
The institute trains eighteen blind women to serve as Home Teachers aiding blind Canadians. They instruct on daily tasks, Braille and crafts, while building independence and confidence. Acton appeals for funds during a May 1 Tag Day organized by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter T.O.D.E. and Mrs. R.N. Baird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capadian National Institute
Canada
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Acton
Institute
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
RN. Baird
Sunday Church News and Announcements Apr 25 1948
Church services and events listed for April 25 1948 include Why Y Go to Church at 11 00 am and a children’s convocation at 11 20 am. A church school session is noted in Len slon with a 7 00 pm program titled What Happens When Pray Mon. The calendar mentions a welcome to all and references to the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Loni a Day Alliance of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loni'a Day Alliance of Canada
Children of the Church
Lenslon
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule April 24 1948
Knox Chouroum Acton Rev J M Anderson Ha y Mc Sunday April 24 1948 11 00 a m Morning Service 12 15 p m Sunday School and Bible Class 7 00 p m Evening Service They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Reverend Gower to Lead Weekly Services and Meetings
The notice lists Rev. Char. Br. Gower as minister with services on Thursday April 2 at 2 p.m. and Sunday April 25 including Sunday School at 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. led by Mr. Sid Johnson and Mr. M. Pamenter, with soloist Mr. Jack Smith. A Young Mens Meeting is scheduled for Monday May 3 at 8 p.m. featuring Rev. L. Keith Daniels on Negro Spirituals in word and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHR
Sid Johnson
M. Pamenter
Jack Smith
L. Keith Daniels
St Albans Church Services and Welcome Message
St Albans Ghurrk Anglican announces Sunday April schedule with 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Beginner's Class and 4.00 p.m. Evening Prayer. The church welcomes visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlaly
Pam
Milton Makona Club Meeting and Lodge Degree Event
The Milton Makona Club and Masonry section report a large turnout at a regular Milton meeting held at Laurel and Cedric Harrop’s home with about 100 attendees. Claude Kant of Oakville, District Deputy Grand Master, attended as guest. the meeting included Fourth Degrees and a transfer to the Town Hall. Congratulations to George Temstrvet on his 85th birthday on April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls United Church
Laurel
Cedric Harrop
J. Blaly
David Lawson
New Prembers
Murray
Violet Hiyward
Makona
Thureday
Claude M. Kant
Oakville
Hamilton
Lal
TPO
Pranant
George Temstrvet
Helmstreet
Milton
Village Notes On Local Events And Improvements
MOFFAT notes a steady maple syrup season and welcomes Mr and Mrs Arthur Davenport and son Jimmy. The Grand Valley feeder industry sees busy activity, CPR carpenters improve the station interior, plans for hydro power loom. Tractors disturb Sabbath peace. Willian Allison moves to Kilbride. county musical festival prep underway. Toronto trips for N H McKinstry and delegates to provincial convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Davenport
Jimmy
Experia
Grand Valley
C.P.R. Gang
Carpentera
A. Frank
Bert Turner
Otawa
Itrotd AcQrogan
Willian Allison
Wesides
Kilbride
N. H. McKinstry
Toronto
Harold Blaley
Mire. Glennallon
C. L. Pope
Miss Roberts
Henry Donaven
Jet propelled toys spark swift model craft and cars
An English toy firm develops jet propelled tots using a tiny closed cartridge and igniter wick to produce thrust. The system powers toy racing cars capable of speeds above 30 mph and model aircraft that leap into the air and glide after ignition.
First Hockey Origins Traced to 1875 Montreal Game
A McGill University commission traced the modern hockey game to a 1875 match between two nine men at the Victorian Skating Rink in Montreal. The study notes Canada’s claim to hockey and invites any stronger later rival evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
McGill University
Montreal
Death of Arthur Plant shocks Acton district
Arthur C. Plant depot master at Boothill GN Brantford died suddenly last Thursday after congratulating Conn Smythe and the Maple Leafs on winning the Stanley Cup. He was a WWI veteran, friend of Smythe and a former Acton baseball pitcher. He leaves a widow two daughters and two sons. Sympathy messages urged motorists to watch for children on streets and buses on rural roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Arthur C. Plant
Agast
GN Oat
Brantford
Mr. Plant
Conny Smythe
Maple Leafs
Mr Plant
Mr. Smythe
Poronto
Row. Digby
Plant
A. J. Craven
Tsabed
London
Betty
John
James
Arthur Plant
James Plant
District
Acton-Port Dover
Willam
Guelph
CNR
Wartime Housing property grading proceedings continue
The office noted settled sales and unglated accounts charged to Mr Selahman. Payments included a 10 percent holdback on D A Wendaver work and a five percent final holdback. Letters from engineers detail street levelling and driveways on Wartime Douning property, snow disposal asks, water frontage easement exemptions, and by law actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selahman
Crees
High
Pablo School
R.W. Anderson
Toygineer
D. A. Wendaver
Fugineer Anderson
D. A. Wendover
Wartine
Hlew
Armiltorn MeCo
Hollestar Teatherland
Victoria Avenue
Electric O Railway
Mansell Nella
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Pwonals
Canadian National Institute For Blind Appeal
Church News
Wutted Church of Canada
Bird
Louis Pickucring Minleter
Age
Bower Avenue
Parton
Presbiterian Church In
Knox Chourom
J. M. Anderson
Hay MC
Earth
Char. BR. Gower
Fn Ave
Ravpitat
Ts Frio
Spanker
Py J. Baldwin
Nectal Mrasse
St. Albans
Reuter
W. G. Luxton
Bla
John Calder
Freon
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas Street
Moffat
R. M. Bell Registered Optometriat
Ekn
New Holland
Wcco Rssnes
New Holland Automaton
New Holland Sales & Service
Service Lakeshore East
Oakville, Ont
Agton
Zane Grey
Tim Holt
Martha Hyer
Steve Brodie
Samuel Golowyn
Danny Kaye
Virginia Nia Mayo
Golowyn
Walter Mitzy
Technicolor
Karloff
Ann Rutherford
Masse Golanyh
Horan
Dogrett Fees
Metas Crak
Ted Rae
THUR
Burt Langaster
Pang
Marust
Ude
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Cronyn — Bickford
Ro Doete
Ahh Meray Entertainment
J. Cooke
Aldershot
Public Meeting
Masonic Hall
Bill Irvine
Cariboo
B.C
Sam Lawrence
Robt. R. Hamilton
G. A. Sirrs
Office
TURK
Even
Albert White
ARDEN
Dilly McGuire
Eureka
Talbot HarDware
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