Acton High School Students Tour Hamilton Plant Inspectors
Grade 13 and Mr. Heron traveled to Hamilton for a Stelco steel plant inspection, then visited the British American Oil Refinery at Markson. The rifle club thanks Mr. M M Coles for sand pit use. Acton placed 80th in a team scoring 77. Field day dates are pending.
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Heron
Hamilton
Stelco Steel
British America Oil
Markson
Rifle Club
Koya
Caddick
M.M. ‘Coles
Acton
New York
Rotary Club
Annual Meeting Of Dublin Institute
The Dublin Women's Institute held its April gathering at Mrs. Mansell Nellis home with 326 members present. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode and Collect, Mrs. C Thomson presiding, and minutes read by Mrs. Wm. McIntyre in Mrs. W. Watkins's absence. Donations totaling 20 to Care and Junior Farmers were announced, and new officers were elected with Mrs. William McIntyre as president and a slate including chair, vice presidents, secretary treasurer, and multiple branch and committee roles. Lunch followed hosted 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. Rosa
W. Britton
W. Frank
H. Blyth
D. Moffat
C. McIntyre
Ferguson
Black
Britton
Moffat
Ross
Kennedy
Thomson
Robertson
McIntyre
Miss Somerville
Rennick
Macpherson
Frank
Knox President Hostess to Group
The Evening Auxiliary of Knox church met at Mrs. James Inglis home on April 20 for their monthly session. Mrs. A McIsaac presided with devotions by Miss Isabel Smith and Mrs. R H Armstrong. Reports on a successful bake sale and sewing sale were given. The Easter party at Halton Manor was praised as annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
James Inglis
Arthur St
A. McIsaac
Isabel Smith
R. H. Armstrong
India
Melisan
James van Fleet
Barbara Sim obituary 66 dies at St Josephs Toronto
Mrs Barbara Sim of 155A Harvie Ave Toronto formerly of Fourth Line Elgin township died suddenly in her 66th year at St Josephs Hospital Toronto on Tuesday April 12. She is survived by husband Robert and six daughters and four sons. Funeral held at Jerrett Funeral Chapel April 15 with service by Rev Charles Mustard. Interment Prospect Cemetery Toronto.
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Flora
Jack Marshall
Elma
James Brett
Bob
James
Jack
Cpl
William Sim
Royal ‘Canadian Regiment
Germany
Jerrett
Charles Mustard
Terment
Child Welfare Society Holds Annual Meeting in Halton
Dr. Blatz criticizes prize prizes and lauds foster families at the Child Welfare Society annual meeting in Halton. Board reviews by laws under the new Child Welfare Act, emphasizes keeping families intact, and honors life members and volunteers while outlining funding sources and service distribution.
Slides of Florida Shown Study Group
The study group met Monday at Mrs. W. Beatty's home for a full program on music theory and Beethoven. Mrs. R. H. Elliott presented slides from her Florida trip and refreshments were served.
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W.beatty
Beethoven
R.H. Elliott
Florida
Handcrafts and Study for C.G.I.T. Groups at Knox church
The C.G.T. of Knox church met in the Sunday school room for a Monday session. They played French Tag and sang hymns then repeated the group’s purpose. Margaret Armstrong Sharon Gervaig and Ella Jang participated in a worship service led by Norma Sinclair. The group split into three activities including hand crafts and two other groups, ending with Taps.
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C.g.lt
Knox Church
Marg “Armstrong
Sharon Gervaig
Ella Jang
Norma Sinclair
Legion News includes district darts and billiards results
The Legion reports Milton trip for euchre zone competition canceling Friday night euchre at the Branch. Dart team Jack Drysdale Al Kirkness Pat Waldie and Frank Winters placed second in team and doubles and Drysdale second in singles. they advance to Georgetown district in May. Billiards bowed out of district. A Saturday dance will run for two months after an executive meeting. Decoration Day plans and member enlistment drive underway. A new 24 inch television is installed and well received.
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Milton
Fred Hunter
Jack Harding
Lindsay Tolton
Bill Nicolae
Georgetown
Zorie
Brantford
Jack Drysdale
al Kirkness
Pat Waldie
Frank Winters
Seco
Fellows
Tueday
Many Winners in Euchre and Penny Sale Event
Auxiliary held a successful euchre and penny sale on Saturday with 14 tables. Prize winners include Mrs. Doug Mason and Fred Kentner in euchre, and numerous winners across penny table prizes such as Mrs. Jack Couture, Jim Gibson, Vera Norton, and Rhona McEachern. Several local groups announce upcoming 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 Heeley
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 & Livings elects board at Oakville meeting
At the first general meeting of shareholders of the Halton and Peel Trust & Livings Company in Oakville last week A S Nicholson of Burlington was elected president. W J Beatty of Acton named to the board along with other directors. Fifty two shareholders attended representing 34 762 shares of 45 386. Manning reported good business in the first month, noted authorized capital of 2 000 000 with 453 800 subscribed and 243 310 paid in and announced 75 000 shares to be offered at 11 a share.
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Halton
Peel Trust & Livings Company
Oakville
A. S. Nicholson
Burlington
Acton W. J. Beatty
J. A. ‘Roberts
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. BR. Barber
Georgetown
A. E. Manning
J. A. Roberts
Mr. Manning
Haltin
Peel
Friendly Circle meets in Sunday school room in Ethiopia
The Friendly Circle met on Wednesday April 20 with president Stella Adamson presiding and Olga Loker as pianist. Marie Bilton read the scripture, Mary Irwin led prayer, and Dorothy Simmons sang a solo with Jean Mae Lean at piano. Plans were made for the Sprinx Tea in May at Pauline Symon’s home. Mrs Ringler spoke on foreigners in Ethiopia and the group closed with a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Adamson
Olga Locker
Marie Bilton
Mary Irwin
Dorothy Simmons
Jean MaeLean
Pauline Symon
M. Z. Bennett
G. Ringler
Community notes from Halton and area events
A roundup of local activities from Halton with school plantings, club meetings, and community events. Highlights include spring flower planting at public schools, art and theatre showings, a bazaar at United Church, a radio and YMCA club presence, and youth groups like the checker and crystal set hobbyists.
C W L Plans Redecoration At St Joseph's Hall
At the Catholic Women's League regular meeting in St. Joseph's Church Hall Father Morgan opened with prayer and Mrs Heffernan presided. Plans were discussed for redecorating the hall and for 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 In Town
The town enforces leash rules with warnings issued to noncompliers and promises summons for habitual offenders. Corporal Mason says most residents respect the law but some repeat offenders will face immediate action. Dog owners are urged to keep pets tied or on a leash.
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Mason
Free Press
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Acton. ‘High School News
Dublin Institute
Knox
Barbara Sim
Children’s Aid
Department of Child Welfare
G. F. Thompson
G.F. Thompson
Ea and 25% Percent Allowances. Rate Municipalities, the Province of
Ontario
J. Whitham
Society
J. K. Whitham
Alex. Orr
Bronte
Robert E. Mason
H. A. Sherriff
J. W. Higgins
J. Colin C. Lucas
W. Deans
A. J. Calder
Hugh C. Pullen
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
Mr. and Mrs. Club
St. Paul's United Church
C.G.I.T
Hone
Julius
Caesar
Technicolor
Marlon Brando
Acton Merchants
Ang
Scott Brady
Johanna Matz
Stane
Hoedown
Legion News
Euchre
Sale
Halton and Peel
Trust Directorate
Ethiopia
Broom
Martin Bauer
Guelph Presto Club
Home and ‘School Association
Maggie
Roxy
Maclean's
Metro Our
Maplesden
C. Vic
Ladies of Churchill Church
United Church
Halton Golf and Country Club
Larry Edwards
Jamaica
YMCA
Radio Club
New Checker Club
Halton County Folk School
Junior Partner
Gwendoline
P. Clarke
Silverwood
Halton Centennial Manor
Cub
Smallwood Union
P.U.C
No. Telephone
Bell Telephone
Hydro
Petty Cash
W. Bracken
Insur
Prem
Whitham
Globe
Knell and Co
John Wood Co
We.p.c
Tortve IN
Iomeatre
Jean Simmons
Donald Huston
Fort Tr
Hong Kong
Paradise
Reisey
Main ST. Georgetown
Bluebird
Don S. Bexton
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