Acton notes report community events and honors
Local items cover visits by Harvey Hassard and others, art shows in Guelph, Topoatro sculpture exhibit, naval graduation in Annapolis Valley, music festival medals won by Evelyn Allen, church conferences in Toronto and Ancaster, moves and job changes in Acton, and recreation convention planning in Windsor plus Bear Manufacturing training awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Ewlyi Allen
Hivewearad
Bert Allen
Georgetown
Urumo
Evelyn
Wee Allen
Women Centen ial Project Committee Backed by Taxpayer Letter
Readers praise the Women Centennial Project Committee of Nassagaweva township for a practical yet imaginative centennial idea to restore and alter No 3 School in Nassagaweva Municipal Offices. Strong support calls for voters to back capable local leaders and women in upcoming municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Nuswagsweys
Uxpayer
Profuer
Ilea
Strongeteck
Women's Centennial Project
Otis
M. Newton
No. 3
Echous
Nussagaweva
Nassagaweva
W. A. Johnson
Rockwood
Penny Sale and Euchre Evening at Scout Hall
Last Thursday the Scout Hall hosted a euchre tournament and penny sale. Eight euchre tables filled with players. winners included Dore Kentner and RCA McEnen among the ladies and Mix Van Damm and Jim McGlady among the men. Penny sale prizes covered clothing, kitchenware, and household items won by Carol Saunder Doris Bivene Irene Holmes and Elma McGatter among others. Several names and prizes were listed including a Pyrex casserole, bread box and dish cloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Guiac Muiners
Ecuchre
Penny Sale
Scout Haw
Euchre
Dore Kentner
Wilson
Constain
Mix van Damm
Rca McEnen
Jim M&gladies
Mix Paguilan
Carol
Saunder
Doris Bivene
Irene Holmes
M. Hutnagel
Pace
Elma McGatter
Baydet
Net
Dons Scoyne
Gary MecEachern
George Haggett
Mrs. Coles
Elizabeth Dr
Extith Jennings
Tides Ave
Fred Andenon
Mo Hutnagel
Mrs. Newton
Farewell Party At Ballinatad for Lil Evans and Gordon
On a Wednesday evening April 22 at Ballinatad Hall a farewell presentation thanked Mrs. Lil Evans and her son Gordon as they leave the farm for Acton. Chairman Don Mathews led the tributes while Mrs. A Brooks read a brief address. Gifts including an electric coffee maker toaster and coffee table were given by Wyn Rossa and Ida Mathews. Gordon received a leather wallet. Guests played euchre and crokinole and lunch was served as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil Evans
Gordon
Ballinatad Hall
Farmoon
Acton
Don Mathews
Lil
A. ‘Brooks
Wyn Rossa
Ida Mathews
Mr. Evans
Heather Withers and Larry Porte Wed at St Alban’s Church
Heather Withers and Larry Porte united in marriage at St. Alban’s Church Acton with pink sweet peas and a pink carnation decor. The Rev BD West officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown and bouquet from her grandmother. The groom is son of Clarence Porte and the late Mew Forte. The couple will reside at 3 Mane St Guelph with guests from Acton Georgetown Toronto and Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Withers
Larry Porte
St. Alban’s
Comte AG
Tha
Acton
Richard Nenderson
Alban's Church
Mart
William Withers
McDonald Blvd
Allan Lawrence
Larry
Clarence Porte
Mew
Forte
Sutton
H. West
Frank Gekos
Avian Vlusion
Carol Goodwin
Harbara Ware
Delotte Allen
Gayle Withers
Heche
Mane St
Guelph
Aleaded
Gaielph
Toronto
Hrampton
Georgetown
Waleelod
Genytoe Stand
Weston
Holton
Maple
Art Show Ends Season For 23 Amateurs
The community art group closes its season with an exhibit of nearly 100 oil paintings by 23 amateur artists including works by Mrs Gordon Harris and George Towonin. Charles Kirkacss won the prize. Mrs David Dilly received a large painting. The event highlighted nature scenes, portraits, and a standout piece by Mrs Claude Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stecam
Amteurs
George Bovwinen
Stewartioch
Charles Kirkacss
Shea
Pree
Chass
Taste
Maar H. F. Newman
David Dilly
Bracebridge
Mitetis
Mass Hella Mare
Claude Cook
Rummage Sale Near $200 Raised By Acton Auxiliary
About 175 people attended theActon Auxiliary of the North Hatton Association for the Mentally Retarded held a rummage and opportunity sale in the parish hall. Items sold included a table and chairs an ironer fur coats books clothing good crowd helped by president Mery J Turkesz and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
North Hatton Association
Mery. J. Turkesz
C. Anderson
Roy Knapton
Clock Change Mixup Spreads Across Acton Churches
The Acton Free Press notes readers misaligned clocks leading to Sunday services starting an hour late. The writer apologizes for the error and any missed congregants while acknowledging correct advertisement timing helped some attend on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auvene
Chinery
Acton Free Press
Legion Notes Branch 197 Report Sparks Wide Branch Activity
Branch 197 notes recount a busy day with Avery’s team leading the sports circle toward the provincial finale. Captains Dude Lindsey and Ted Bubsatt highlighted players such as Lindesy Turkeas McCutchewi Storey Divadale Junoon and Nicotak while Gord Thompson, sports officer, organized travel and encouragement for the squad. A convention report was promised for May 4, and a major shower at Mateict level drew strong attendance as the Leylon moves ahead with plans for year-end events and closing prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Wis Brent
Waoodbric
Branch Crebiace
Acton Wartha
St. Mary's
Lindesy Winl
Vrew
Ted Bubsatt
Pete Turkeas
Gout McCutchewi
Maw Storey
Jack’ Divadale
Mel Junoon
HI Nicotak
Tom Ten Benes
Toi
Weentbridge
Provingdal
Vothey
Athens
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Harvey Hassard
Ottawa
Pits
J. Hassard
Keith Ranney
Burt
Guy Transport
Sid Brethren
Walker Lodge
Glen Rose Lodge
Bimba
Five Counties Art Association
Andrew Drenters
Rotlock
Topoatro
Mr. Drenters
Wayin Bowen
SG Bowen
Bob
Hmcs Corowaedliy
Annapolie Valley
Nova Scotia
Navy
A HE MckKenne
Kingston
Canterbury Hille
Ancaster
Allan Cook
Erin and
Wellington
Meo
Berek Milnes
Brampton
Milnes
Plice
Brunswick Co
Toronty
United Church Choir
Gleates Hater
Joseph Bray
Bray
Baby
Bing
Halton County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Oakville
Bil Benson
BR. R. Parker
Horace Blyth
Reeve Hinton
School of Hygiene
Jim Casburn
Windsor
Malton
Ontario Recreation Association
Casburn
Windsors
Prince Edward Hotel
Frank W. Razee
R. R. I. Ace Fan
Bear Manufacturing Company
Automotive Salets Servics
Rock Island
Thnois
Razce
Bear
Mr. Razgee
Frank
R.R. J. Crewson
Gordon EF. Apnew
Campbelville
Ballinatad
Milton
George Lae
Jobe
Gordon Harris
George Towonin
One Creation Commmittes
Lavina Duttrieh
OU Burney Finance
Legion
Guergs Wess
Miner Sports
Ciiw Seus
Hall Papen
Actan
da Welland Osee
Gard McCul
Ted Pittitt
Sid Prises
Geogrey
North Bay
Ontawe Wind Wa
Gord Thompson
Saan Ane
dCs
Waterdown
Fea
Oatap Bare Bleenie
Hydio
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Cork St. East Guelph
F. & S. Moving & Storage
Crating
Custom Cleaners
Ory
Caroline
The
Oakville Arena
Bertha M. Reynolds
Board OF Education For
City OF
Dr Wallands Sar
Dhaai
Johnson
Smart
Nathcial Hay Week
Firuled
Heinz Foods
Honus
Bee Tina
Bo Ayton
Pho
Tiny Allen
Ih Clarkes
Tomsie Soup
Save de
Monte Bib
Prunes
Gillette
Sunbeam Reg
Fronus
Pkg
Rao
Bey
Miss Spray Ney
E. D. Smith
Birds Eye Delicous
Your Choi
Peg
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