Acton High School Tour and Inter-School Meet Notes
Acton High School students under Mr Heron toured Stelco Steel and the British American Oil Refinery for inspections. The Rotary peanut fundraiser aims to send a girl to New York. Field day and inter-school field meet dates are forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heron
Hamilton
Stelco Steel
British America Oil
Arksonce
Caddick
M. M. Coles
Acton
New York
Rotary Club
Annual Meeting of Dublin Institute Opens Elections
The Dublin Women's Institute held its April annual meeting at Mrs. Mansell Nellis home with 124 members present. Mrs. Wm. McIntyre presided as president. officers were elected including first vice president Mrs. Nellis and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Alex Near. Donations of 10 to Care and 10 to Junior Farmers were announced, lunch served by Mrs. C. Britton and Mrs. C. McIntyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Mansell Nellis
C. Thomson
Wm. McIntyre
W. Watkins
Alex Near
William McIntyre
Nellis
McPhedran
A. Roa
W. Britton
W. Frank
H. Blyth
D. Moffat
H. B
C. Britton
C. McIntyre
Knox President Hostess to Group
The Alert Evening Auxiliary of Knox church met at the home of Mrs. James Inglis on April 20. Miss Isabel Smith and Mrs. R. H. Armstrong led devotions and a study from Face-to-Face with India continued. The group reported a successful bake sale and sewing sale and planned the Spring Thank-offering meeting for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
James Inglis
Arthur St
A. McIsaac
Isabel Smith
R. H. Armstrong
India
Melsan
Halton Manor
Ottawa
Waterloo
James van Fleet
Barbara Sim Dies in Toronto in 66th Year
Mrs Barbara Sim of 155A Harvie Ave Toronto formerly of Fourth Line Ef gin township died suddenly at St Josephs Hospital Toronto in her 66th year She is survived by husband Robert Sim six daughters Helen Cochran Gladys Keeler Betty Donofrio Elizabeth Flora Elma and four sons Bob James Jack and Cpl William Sim of the Royal Canadian Regiment Interment was at Prospect Cemetery and the Jerrett Funeral Chapel held the service led by Rev Dr Charles Mustard
Child Welfare Society Annual Meeting Highlights
The annual meeting led by W.G. McKenzie Robinson heard Dr. Blatz address youth welfare and called for strengthened membership. Director G F Thompson outlined family distress from unemployment, stressing keeping families together and honoring foster mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Thompson
G. .F. Thompson
Halton
Ontario
Florida Study Group Enjoys Evening With Slides
Members met Monday at Mrs. Beatty's home for a full program. A brief music theory lesson, an outline of Beethoven's life, and the Pastoral Symphony were presented. Mrs. Elliott showed slides from a trip to Florida and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.beatty
Beethoven
R. H. Elliott
Florida
Handcrafts Study For C.G.I.T. Groups
The C.G.LT. of Knoxchurch met in the Sunday school room on Monday. They played French Tag sang a hymn and repeated the group's purpose. Participants included Marg Armstrong Sharon Gervaig and Ella Jang in a worship service led by Norma Sinclair. The group divided into three sections with hand crafts and two other groups closing with Taps.
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C.g.lt
Knoxchurch
Marg “Armstrong
Sharon Gervaig
Ella Jang
Norma Sinclair
Legion Members Travel for Zone Cuchre Competition
This week the Milton trip will see a zone cuchre contest causing no games at the Branch. Last week winners were Fred Hunter Jack Harding and Lindsay Tolton with booby Bill Nicolae. Dart team from the Branch placed second in team and doubles and Jack Drysdale second in singles. they will enter Georgetown district in May. Billiards bowed out of district. a Saturday night dance is planned for the next two months. Decoration Day plans are under way with member enlistment to follow. A new 24 inch television has been installed and approved by viewers.
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Milton
Fred Hunter
Jack Harding
Lindsay Tolton
Bill Nicolae
Georgetown
Brantford
Jack Drysdale
al Kirkness
Pat Wardle
Frank Winters
Seco
Fellows
Euchre and Penny Sale Draw Big Auxiliary Event
The auxiliary held a successful euchre and penny sale with 14 euchre tables. Prize winners included Mrs. Doug Mason and Fred Kentner among others. Draw for the crib quilt was won by Mrs. William Hurren of Rockwood. Many groups plan elections this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Mason
Stan Matthews
E. W. Smith
Fred Kentner
June Rose
Lyal Cripps
William Hurren
Rockwood
Jack Coutoure
Jim Gibson
Norman Fryer
Dave Lindsay
Vera Norton
Georgetown
John Irwin
Ken Halford
Fred Hunter
Rhona McEachern
H.lasby
Pairen
Bob *Healey
Ken Marchment
Alex Ross
J. van. Fleet
B. Davidson
B. Fields
S. Brunelle
Roberts
Mooney
Wes Masales
Bea Chew
H. Lasby
Halton and Peel Trust Directors Named at Oakville Meeting
At the first general meeting in Oakville, A S Nicholson of Burlington was elected president. W J Beatty of Acton was named to the Board of Directors which includes O E Manning J A Roberts C A Martin and others. Fifty two shareholders attended representing 34762 shares. Manning reported strong first month business and a capital plan of 2000000 with 453660 subscribed and 243310 paid in. 75000 shares to be offered at 11 each.
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Halton
Peel Trust & Savings Company
Oakville
A. S. Nicholson
Burlington
Acton W. J. Beatty
J. A. ‘Roberts
Oakvillé
C. A’ Martin
Milton
W. J. ‘Beatty
Acton
E. D. Go ‘Brampton
E. Barringham
R Helders
Amsterdam
Holland
E. M. Milne
P.’A. Fisher
J. Pengilley
Clarkson
J. B. Barber
Georgetown
A. E. Manning
J. A. Roberts
C. A. Martin
Mr. Manning
Haltin
Peel
Friendly Circle Holds Meeting In Sunday School
The Friendly Circle met on Wednesday April 20 with president Stella Adamson presiding and Olga Locker at the piano. Mark Bilton read scripture and Mary Irwin led prayer. Dorothy Simmons sang, Jean MacLean accompanied. Plans were made for a May Spring Tea at Pauline Symon’s home. Mrs. G Ringler spoke about life in Ethiopia where she and husband spent three years as foreigners. A group lunch closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan-on
Stella Adamson
Olga Locker
Mark Bilton
Mary Irwin
Dorothy Simmons
Jean MacLean
Pauline Symon
M. Z. Bennett
G. Ringler
Community notices and club reports from Halton region
Local reports note spring flowers at public schools and maple syrup on menus. Guest artist Martin Bauer at Guelph Presto club. screening of The Maggie at Roxy with fair crowd. Bazaar sale and home baking at United Church Sunday school room. Halton Golf Club pro Larry Edwards returns after Jamaica winter. second season planned near Georgetown. Y M C A radio chair and 200 boys at first checker club meeting. Junior Partner News highlights Halton Folk School song group and county Juniors. Mrs Gwendoline Clarke praised for 25 years of Chronicles of Ginger Farm on Free Press and Neighborly News. Newsroom regrets omissions due to space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bauer
Guelph Presto Club
Home and
Scuy Association
Maggie
Roxy
Maviely's
Metire Our Maplesden
Halton Golf and Country Club
Larry Edwards
Jamaica
Georgetown
Y.m.ca
New Checker Club
Halton County Folk School
Junior Partner
Gwendoline
C W L Plans Redecoration At St Josephs Church Hall
At the Catholic Women's League monthly meeting in St Joseph's Church Hall Father Morgan led prayer and Mrs Heffernan presided. Plans were discussed for hall redecorating, catering a wedding, and the Holy Name Men's communion breakfast in May. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women's League
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
Father Morgan
Issue Warning To Keep Dogs Tied
Police warn that town leash rules are in force and fines will follow for offenders. Corporal Mason says most residents respect the law, but a few habitual offenders will receive summons without delay.
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Mason
Free Press
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Dublin Institute
Knox
Barbara Sim
Children’s Aid
Dr. Blatz
W.G. McKenzie Robinson
Department of Child Welfare
J Whitham
Society
J. EK. Whitham
Alex. Orr
Bronte
Robert E. Mason
H. A. Sherriff
J. W. Higgins
Colin C. Lucas
W. Deans
A. J. Calder
Hugh C. Pullen
H. V. Cranfield
J. Murray Mahon
Velma Norris
William Deans
A. Mason
M. E. Nixon
E.D. Mahon
W. A. Weaver
McKenzie Robinson
George E. Elliott
Heather Ann Hayward
Leonard Berry
K. Harrison
St. Paul's United Church
C.G.I.T
Legion News
Euchre
Sale
iName W. J. Beatty
Halton and Peel
Trust Directorate
Ethiopia
Churchill Church
United Church
Silverwood
Halton Centennial Manor
Cub
Smallwood Union
P.U.C
Bell Teleophone
Wee
An, Brass Co
Vet Igat Town
Hydra Accounts
Bell Telephone
Petty Cash
W. Bracken
Prem
Whitham’s
Globe Furniture
Wm. Knell and Co
John Wood Co
Wep.c
Blue “Lagoon
Jean Simmons
Donald Huston
Hong Kong
Paradise
Hone
Lis Ee
Julius
Caesar
Technicolor
Marlon Brando
Acton Merchants
Stane
Scott Brady
Jogamma Matz
Hoedown
Rea
McClure
Ya Main ST
Bluebird
Don S. Bexton
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