Personal Notes From Acton Visitors and Travel
Personal notes list Acton residents visiting out of town and guests staying with Acton friends. Names include Miss Betty Lawson at Gull Lake, Miss Collena Sharpe of Toronto, Mrs Isabelle Winfield in Toronto, Mr and Mrs David Hutcheon of Galt, Mrs Presant of Toronto, Miss Ruby Clark, Miss Kate Sharp of Toronto, Miss Annie Stalker, Mrs Jim Ford, Judy and Teddy of Guelph, Mr D Jones of Detroit, Mrs McBeattie Neamilton, Dr and Mrs D Garrett, Mrs Geo Metherall and Miss Nellie Gardiner of Dundalk, and many others visiting or visiting Acton. Also mentions deaths and returns from holidays, and local church and camp notes.
Big Congregation Re opening Service
Large congregations attended the re opening services of the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Rev. Fred Williamson delivered earnest sermons morning and evening. Special numbers by the choir with solos by Mr. Brown of Toronto. Flowers adorned the platform, gladioli prominent. Laverty family donated two silver vases with rose for the church. Holy communion observed at St Johns Church.aled by memories of Ware fallen in the recent war. Sympathy extended to McNabb families in town and Ashgrove over Albert Young’s death. Weekend visitors included Miss Minnie Nickell and Miss Jean McLean. James Torrance and Everett Coates families visited from Guelph and Brampton. Reading of various local updates and notices throughout Vineland and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Fred Williamson
Mr. Brown
Toronto
George Laverty
St. John’s Church
Giadiol
Ware
Arch McNabb
Malcolm McNabb
Ashgrove
Albert Young
Apton
Mamwere
Young
Minnie Nickell
Mises Jean McLean
Guelph
James Torrance
Everett Coates
Brampton
Connie Stout
Ontario
Lorna Linfoot
Haliburton
Jack Laverty
Muskoka
Local
Horticultural Society
Mr. Erwin
United Church
D. Ward
Harry McPhedran
New Jersey
USA
EB. D. McPhedran
John Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Vineland
Ipenday
Birthday Celebrations Reach Eightieth Birthday at Riverside Park
Mrs. Howard returns home after hospital recovery as descendants and friends gather for Mr Ed Fatt’s eightieth birthday at Riverside Park in Guelph. Fifty relatives attend a dinner and cake with eighty candles. Mr Fatt receives an electric heater. Hazel Kennedy visits Lucknow for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Elmer Coxe
Robert Coxe
Mayville
Michigan
Agnes Coxe
Toronto
Lloyd Bowen
Ed Davenport
Martin
T. W.kennedy
Riverside Park
Guelph
Ed Fatt
Fatt
Mr. Fatt
Hazel Kennedy
Lucknow
Glass Venetian Doors Enter Canadian Manufacturing
Venetian doors and windows with worm gear operated slats are now manufactured in Canada per The Financial Post. In Florida style, jalousies can use glass-clear or colored wood slats. Slats mount in rattleproof clips with worm drive and easy operation, as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Financial Post
Florida
Saya Ynaker
Accept Petition Discuss Zoning Continued from Page Duy
Council discussed zoning and accepted petitions while noting street extensions from Crescent Street to Fairview Avenue and along Fairview Avenue. Sewerage accounts totaling 819.48310 were ordered paid and various bills were passed for payment including gas oil and fittings. A letter from Oakville's solicitor about an appeal was received. Wartime Housing subdivision sale revenue and lot fees reported. A street address in the Telephone Directory edition was requested. Municipal Office renovations were delegated to the Public Utilities Commission. Mayor Mason presided with several councillors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Nell Telephone Co
Public Utilities Commision
Reunion and visits span wide circle of friends and kin
A long list of visitors and gatherings fills the week with reunions. Mr and Mrs Karn, Mr Starold Karn and others travel to Montreal while numerous Toronto and Brampton residents call on local households. A charity like floral donations by Mr A Thornton marks Sunday services and many family groups share hosting duties across Alma, Laurel, Sprucedale and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Karn
Eleanor
Starold Karn
Louth
Carl Karn
Montreal
Jos Scott
Mrs Gibbs
Sprucedale
Rafael Thompson
Allen Thompson
Laurel
Saty
Jack Noble
Michael Visted
Alma
A. Thornton
Mra Glady
Equal Assessment Towns Unsatisfied
Acton completes new assessment and backs current figures as fair. Nelson and Trafalgar oppose, urging each municipality pay its just share. Committee sets tax shares by municipality, awaiting council approvals and consent judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Burlington
Oakville
McConachie
Trafalgar
George Thorpe
Nelon
Thorne
Tate John McNiven
Nelson
Andy Dale
Georgetown
Fesquesing
Corrret
Cashville
Buorlington
Nestagaweye
Warden Vansickle
Norman Craig
Murlington
Nas Xagaweya
Milton
Esquesing
Nassagewega
Ae Nelson
George B Elliott
K. ¥. Dick
Delecate
Sault Ste.atarte
William A Young Dies Suddenly at Home in Acton
William A Young died suddenly at his Acton home on Saturday evening at age 73. He farmed near Ospringe for years before moving to Acton about twenty years ago and worked at the Wool Combing Corporation until recently. He married Mary Elizabeth Williamson forty five years ago and survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, and several siblings. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Victor Traumley Funeral Home with interment in Fairview Cemetery. pallbearers and many relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Albert Young
Jeway
Young
Ospringe
Acton
Wool Combing Corporation
Mary Elizabeth Willamson
George
Bein
Fred
Toronto
George Wallacer
Nockwood
Jessie
Remedent
Darktwuext
Mary
Mra Clayton Headley
Val
John MrAlpine
Karen Mills
Her
Mra A. McNabbi
Rockwood
MO McNabb
Georgetown
Florence
Heber Conk
Victor Traumley
Ho Armstrong
Knox Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Mears Robi van Norman
Roy Hindley
Percy Peavey
Boys
John
Bernice Williamson
David
Alberta Williamson
Jack
Margie
Johnnie Snyder
Annie Anderson
el Robertson
Chariie Anderson
Frank
Annie Whlliamson
Mra
Local Names Gather For Community Notice Patchwork
A garbled OCR listing many names and groups from a neighborhood community notice. It mentions H Bradley Folly CUA end Vi Bradley and Family, Elmer Pfath, David Robertes, Lloyd Robertson, Norm Robertson, Ben Wallace, Arthur Gamble, Jane Gamble, Lil Tweddle, Ac ton Tennis Club, Doris Duby, Marjorie Tes nant Gordon Riltom, Margaret Harber Lele, Dons Barber, Earl Barber, Local 721, Wea Cargo, Mrs Matthews, Helen Weer Jack Belve Piggott, Heston, Thea D McCutcheon, Bresn or Ramsden, Wraser Plummer, Duke of Devonshire Chapter JTODE, Neighbors Fientley Wilton and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bradley and Folly
CUA End Vi Bradley and Family
Elmer Pfath
David Robertes
Lloyd Robertson
Mere Norm Robertson
Ben Wallace
Arthur
Jane Gamble
Lil Tweddle
Acton
Doris
Alf Duby
Marjorie
Albert Tesnant
Gordon Riltom
Margaret
Edwin Harber
Lele
Dons
Earl Barber
Wea Cargo
Matthews
Helen
Weer
Jack
Belve Piggott
Heston
Thea D. McCutcheon
Bil Bresnor
Ramsden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Actonians
Free Press Office
Betty Lawson
Gull Lake
Collena Sharpe
Isabelle Winfield
David Hutcheon
Galt
P. Sayers
Mrs Presant
Ruby Clark
Mixa Kate Sharp
Annie Stalker
Jim Ford
Judy
Teddy
D Jones
Detroit
Mc Beattie
Neamilton
Neil McNabb
Mra D. Garrett
Fermily
Cull Lake
Geo. Metherall
Nellie Gardiner
Dundalk
J. K. Gardiner
Mr. Cheater Wallace
Miss Hannah Wallace
Minnie Gibbons
Delaine Gibbons
Pine Beach
Lake Simcor
Gladys Sanders
Kitchener
James Sayers
Mr Sayer
Chas Hynds
Misa Keith
Saskatchewan
Tureday
Chas. Hillock
Nan Maclvoy
Taganto Quited
Mo Gibbons
Howard Lamberto
Mary McRae
Los Angeles
Calif
Ava Merwin Ho Soyster
Hobbs
New Mexico
Mre
SdAyaster
Alex McGregor
W J Hall
Marjorie Hall
Robt Hall
Wingham
Bigwin Inn
Lake of Baye
Muskoken
Frank McNaughtsone
Howand Lambert
Johnson Waters
Freeman Robertson
Mrr
Howard Lambert
H W Hinton Jr
Henry
Harold
Evelyn
New York
H W Hinton
Lake Ave
Norman Masales
E. B. Fielding
Taf
Margaret Garvin
Limehouse
W Gibb
Wl United Church
A. O . Foreman
Murray Coles
Farl Ryder
Barriefield
Ryder
Judith
Jane
Camp R Borden
Earl
Ralph
George Cook
Donald
Douglas McCracken
Windsor
RA. Bichan
FE. J. Eckel
Hamilton
Sarah Warner
Richardson
Yella
Frank Ritchey
Seattle
Wash
Louis St. Laurent
Nassagawhya S
Page Duy
Mra McDermott
Kirkpatrick
Mra K. Tubman
Hornby
Linda Clarke
Fay Murfin
Loretta Geary
Dorothy
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Joy Patterson
Gloria Latimer
Tommy Sutton
Heather
Johnny Clarke
P. C. Calvin van Zant
Port Arthur
Noble's
Olive Marshall
James Meredith
Eldon Bretheour
Hazel McQuillan
Roy
Jane McQuillan
Grace Butler
Mitchell's
Kenneth Aakin
Wesley Lane
Arthur Lane
Ivens
Harry Smethurat
Madeline
Catherine
Barrie
Smethurat
Fred Swackhamer
Vancouver
Helen Swackhamer
Trembly
Misa Margaret Swackhamer
James McGowan
Meredith's
Mrs . Wright
Miles Betty
Gordon Wright
Stuart Wright
Halons
Arthur Dury
Long Branch
Miller
Herrington
E. Braida Shoe Store
William A. Young
del Jordan
Churchill United Church
Hillsburg Band
Mimets Institute
Ssnlsting
Groenon
Miow Gibb
Monister
Booth
Enimala
Laing
Cz Cottage
Eee
North Halton High School
North Halton
Gredas XI
Iiona
J. E. Marcellus
Oo. Robbins
J. L Lambert
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