Acton Readers Share Holiday Visits and Travels
Numerous Acton residents and relatives are listed on holiday visits and trips across Ontario and beyond. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Dave Drysdale, Mrs. Edith McEnchn, Miss Sharleen Marshall, Miss Yvonne Duval, Mrs. Pearl Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McNab, and many others visiting in Toronto, Winnipeg, Windsor, Bracebridge, Muskoka, Detroit, and Danville. The item notes weekend visits, camps, and family reunions, with several attendance at funerals and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Drysdale
Alliston
Regin
John Wood
Toronto
Harry Otterbein
Brian
F. Mooney
Muskoka
Lillian Tweedle
England
Arthur Gamble
Indies
Acton W.L
Rockwood
H.R. Barling
Kalamazoo
George Edwards
Ragweed Threats Prompt Regional Weed Fight
A health warning highlights ragweed as a major pollen threat in southeastern Ontario with over allergies. Weed Inspector Mr. McArthur urges residents to pull roots and cooperate with Hatton weed control as pollen counts exceed ten grains per cubic yard. The plan targets ragweed and other plants while enforcing provincial Weed Act fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilprit
Mr. McArthur
Elaston
Hatton Weed Control
McArthur
Ontario
Halton Manor Honors Baverstocks at 65th Anniversary Event
An August Friday afternoon party at Halton Manor auditorium celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baverstock with their 65th wedding anniversary. Baverstock, aged 94, is noted as the Manor’s oldest male resident. Bernard Shurbsole performed a piano recital on the new organ as the couple entered for a surprise tea gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Patterson
Carol
Kaye Rossell
Hella More Rossell
Thamesford
Andrew McMillan
Ontario
Simon Henry Baverstock
Campbellville
Halton Centennial Manor
M.P.P
Stan Hall
Honor Baverstocks
Tne
Henry Baverstock
Camphbellville
Baverstock
Mars. Baverstock
Bernard Shrabsole
Haverstock
Shurbsole
Mendelssohin
S. Allen
Oallaria
Star Thall
Mar. Allen
Halton County
Hindu Bible gift sparked village Gideon aid and prayers
A student named Gulab in Central India used his weekly wage to buy a Bible rather than tents and tools. He read aloud at a Sunday School service, then a Gideon group presented a commemorative scroll to local residents during a January gathering at the Oakville Milton Camp, with sermons, music, and visits from church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giatlab
Indi
Cnet
Hind
Gardon
Gulab
Dle
Ceennbe
Hody
Trom
Stumlas
Daly
Gideon
Qaksille Milton Camp
AL Oakby
Andres Lemont
Mar Bridle
Winnett Memorial Baptist Church
Briar Bridle
Mire Beadle
Rov. Campbell
Biomanuel Baptist Church
Miltou
Campbell
Serlap
Sera
Travel tips for motoring with youngsters on long trips
The piece offers simple strategies to keep children calm in cars. It suggests a mystery box with small toys, a wiggle/ rest platform in the car, a shoe hanger toy, and organized pockets for cleanup items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Devel
Tiquitt
Fall Fair Dates Across Ontario Sees Busy September Schedule
A scanned notice lists fall fairs across Ontario with dates from August 18 at Toronto CN to September events in Acton Ancaster Erin Brampton London Milton and Toronto venues. The schedule includes Grand Valley London Milton and Waterdown fairs with multiple dates in late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Brampton
Ilo Catecton
Erin Oot
The
ITE Towel
Grand Vailles
London
Blo Milton
Orangesills
Toronto
CONEY
Teros
Toronto Royal Winter Fairy
Waterdown
Scouting Emphasizes Character and Citizenship Training
Lord Racha Powell of Gilwell outlines Scouting as more than outdoor recreation, stressing character health and citizenship development. Acton invites boys to join weekly meetings at the Scout Hall on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 as part of a growing movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racha Powell
Gilwell
Theo Aridinay
Fred Dais
Cmde
Acton
In Memoriam Note From Local Undertaker
A memorial notice urges support for cancer research and mentions local undertaker assistance with donations and donation receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menmuorlaes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Greer and
Sone of
Galt
Sharleen Marshall
Yvonne Duval
Midland
Edith MecEnchern
RoseMae Salon
Winnipeg
Dominion City
Jackie Lee
George Lee
Camp Canterbury Hills
Abeaster
Richard Lobb
Stoughton, Saskatchewan
Murray Coles
Jim McNabb
Farbly
Wasaga Beach
R. W. Ustick
Arlington Heights
Thinois
J. Dowding
King Braida
eMer
Will Davill
Bracebridge
Fred Williamson
Streetsville
Thomas A. Storey
Paul Kennedy
Edmonton
Pearl Kennedys
M. Somerville
Charles Mason
Mroo
Willam Ramsden
Buffalo
Bert Urquhart
Newcastle
New Brunswick
McRkeown
Lakeland, Florida
Moran
Mr. Moran
Arthur
Joe McGueachit
One Daughiter
Jack McGeachie
Beatrice Taylor
Three Mile Lake
Les Duby
Mr. Duby
Jimmy Ware
Billy Cook
Vic Masters
Listowel
William Evans
Summer Shaft
June Elliott
Arents
Re Elliott
Ivan Floress
Merl
Little Current
Manitoulin Island
Sudbury
Kay Austin
C. K. Browne
Derek Milnes
Pinery Provincial Forest
Grand Bend
Gordon Gibbins
New England States
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
Thousand Islands
Ane
John Lambert
Charles Lambert
Margaret
Charles
Ot Gall
Pred Crewson Sr
R. OL. Davidson
Montreal
Ottawa
New York
Messrs
Harold, Wilrose
Gordon
Mervin Reid
Aro
Ken McKinnon
Bill McKinnon
Tom Mitchell
Angus McKinnon
A. J. Buchanan
Kincardine
Annie Lb. McLethin
Grand Valleviela
Anne Wheelihan
George Are
Lyani
RR. Iph
James Wallace
Meadow Sod Farms
East Lansing
Michigan
Rapweed
Halton Manor
the Bible Today
Cauda
Tatels
Byrne Gideous
Allen
Asa
Norman Baverstock
Milton
Prandsan
John, Barton
Barto
Mary ‘Lou Borrows
Bridle
Barton
Bobdones University
Greensile
South Carolina
Jesus
Miss Borrows
Miss Lenton
Cathy
Christ
God
Gail
Ralph Morton
Morton
Mr. Morton
Marthe Kennedy
ISEL
Eee
Ma Heating Ois
Tregular
Acton Motors
Studebaker
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
Guelph
St. George's Square
Acton Blvd
Young Stacyon
Acton. Free Press
Acton Boy Scouts
Bruce WiiWii
Tae
Memoriam
Canada
Creamery
Poe
Lightman’s Discount
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