Local Obituary and Community Notices Recap
Buonals and Sprowl attend the funeral of Arthur C. Plant in Brantford on Saturday. Herb Meluaue and Peter Miianse attend 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, opened flow days with her mother on Church and Frederick Streets last week. U. B. Hickey of Kingston and J. M. Wickey of Toronto visiting in Acton. Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire convention attendees in Hamilton included Mrs. M. Schroeder, Mrs. E. S. Cooper, Mrs. C. Matthews, Mrs. N. Bain, Mrs. F. Blow and Mrs. R. M. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FR. Sprowl
Arthur C. Plant
Brantford
Herb Meluaue
Peter Miianse
Alex. Holmen
North Bay
Dpd
R. Watehean
Galt
P. Sayern
Church
Frederick Streets
Canadian Institute for the Blind appeals in Acton Tag Day May 1
Eighteen trainee home teachers from across Canada will visit homes to demonstrate independence for the blind. Qualified instructors will teach everyday skills with Braille, crafts, and adaptive methods to build confidence and self sufficiency despite darkness. The Acton effort is led by Mrs. RN. Baird under the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarantian National Institute For Theorie
Dhlnd
Canada
Beecause
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Trathtute
Acton
Duke of Devonshire
RN. Baird
Church News and Services Announcement
Church notices for Sunday April 25 1948 list sermons at 11 00 am Why Ye Do to Church creation of the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Loni a Day Alliance of Canada 11 20 am Congregation of children 1210 pm Church School in Sew son 7 00 pm What Happens When Pray Mon April 26 The Onney Welcome To All
Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Crouron Service
The Knox Crouron congregation led by Rev. JM Andersen at Acton holds morning service at 11 00 a m Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 15 p m and an evening service at 7 00 p m on Sunday April 2 1948 The theme verse is They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Knox Crouron
Acton
JM. Andersen
Hay
MLC
Religious Meeting and Schedule Fragment Text
Fragmentary notice lists events and times for April and May including a Sunday school service at 11 20 am and a meeting with Rev L Keith Daniels addressing Negro Spirituals. Names mentioned include Mr Po Baldwin Mr Sid Johnson Mr M Pamenter and Mr Jack Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew A.m
Sid Johnson
M. Pamenter
Jack Smith
Youngles Meeting
L. Keith Daniels
St Albans Anglican Rector Hosts Easter Sunday Services
St Albans Church invites visitors with a full Sunday schedule led by Rector Rev W G Luxton. Holy Communion at 9 00 a m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Prayer at 11 00 am Beginner's Class at 11 15 am Evening Prayer follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans Church
W. G. Luxton
Bla
APRIL
Fenster
Regular Milton Mr and Mrs Club Meeting at St Pauls
The Milton Mr and Mrs Club of St Pauls United Church held its regular meeting at the home of Laurel and Cedric Harrop with thirty five prewar attendees. Rev and Mrs Blaly and Mr and Mrs David Lawson were welcomed as new members. Murray and Violet Hayward led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pauls United Church
Laurel
Cedric Harrop
J. Blaly
David Lawson
Murray
Violet Hayward
Makona
Thureday
Masonic Wall
Claude M. Kant
Orakville
Hamilton
George Tremstieet
Hemastreet
Milton
Maple Syrup Industry Resumes Amid Community Updates
MOFFAT notes a renewed season for maple syrup and mentions new residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Davenport and son Jimmy. Local improvements include railroad CPR carpenters at the station, a fresh planter finish by A Frank, and near hydro installation. Residents discuss tractor noise on Sundays and preparations for the County Musical Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Davenport
Jummy
Senson
Grand Valley
C.P.R. Gang
Carpentera
A. Frank
Bert Turner
Ottawa
Janrold Uckogan
Willian Allison
Wesides
Kilbride
N. H. McKinstry
Toronto
Harold Blaley
Mire. Glennillon
C. J. Pope
Miss Roberts
Henry Donaven
Jet propelled tots and toy jets race to 30 mph
An English firm markets jet propelled toy aircraft and cars with a tiny jet ignited by a wick. A cartridge burns quietly to produce thrust capable of propelling a toy racing car beyond 30 mph and a model aeroplane rises then glides after the jet is extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motive Power
First Hockey Claim Traced to 1875 Montreal Match
A McGill University commission traced the origins of modern hockey to a 1875 game between two nine man teams at the Victorian Skating Rink in Montreal. The finding suggests Canada’s early primacy in the sport unless challenged by new evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
McGill University
Montreal
Death of Arthur Plant shocks Acton district
Arthur C Plant aged AGAST died suddenly last Thursday after congratulating the Maple Leafs on winning the Stanley Cup. Depot master at Brantford GN, he served in the first great war with Mr Smythe. He leaves a widow two daughters Isobel and Betty and two sons John and James. Brother William is a station agent at Guelph. Sympathy sent to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Arthur C. Plant
Brantford
Plant
Conny Smythe
Maple Leafs
Mr Plant
Mr. Smythe
Poronto
Row. Digby
A. J. Craven
Whso
Mr. Plant
Isobel
London
Betty
John
James
Arthur Plant
James Flant
District
Acton-Port Dover
Willam
Guelph
CNR
Wartime Housing property grading details revealed
A wartime housing project report outlines ownership, payments, and holdbacks for the grading and leveling of streets and lots. It notes free skating at High and Pablo Schools, a 10 percent holdback on DD A Wendaver, and a five percent final holdback. Problems with trees on school property and requests for waterworks easements are mentioned along with a by law approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selahman
Crees
Pablo
R. W. Anterson
Bylneer
Revistat
Canfarn
Armillion Mle Co
Solicitar Leatherland
Victoria Avenue
Electric Orailway
Pasasd Ae
Mansell Nella
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J. F. Royston
Canadian National Institute For Blind Appeal
Church News
United Church of Canada
Louis Pickering
Pattonage
Bower Avenue
Iece Rev
Char. R. Gower
Ministar
Jus Ave. Ravottat
Court Frio
Spanker
Po J. Baldwin
Neclal Mruste
John Calder
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas Street
Moffat
R. M. Bell Registered Optometriat
Ekn
New Holland
WCCO
Ria
New Holland Automaton
New Holland Sales & Service
Service Lakeshore East
Oakville, Ont
Agton
Mountain
Tim Holt
Martha Hyer
Steve Brodie
Samuel Golowyn
Danny Kaye
Virginia Nia
Mayo
the Golowyn Girls
Walter Mitiy
Ie Technicolor
Karloff
Ann Rutherford
Hommaan Einlbod
Midd Cie
ARCO
THUR
Burt Langaster
Topang
Nahust
Hume Charles [Lancaster Cronyn Bickford
von Doete
Ahs
Rai A
Arid
Vosda
J. Cooke
Aldershot
Public Meeting
Masonic Hall
Oakville
Bill Irvine
Cariboo
B.C
Sam Lawrence
Housiny
Robt. R. Hamilton
G. A. Sirrs
Turk
Even
Eyesiout Service
Albert White
ARDEN
Dilly McGuire
Eureka
Talbot HarDware
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