Weekend visits fill Acton with relatives and friends
A long list of local residents and visitors enjoyed weekends and holidays across Acton and surrounding towns. Families and relatives from Toronto Guelph Malton Hamilton and Detroit were noted at homes, beaches, and gatherings, with several travel returns and a Mack family reunion in Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lambert
John
Roy Lambert
Walter Cole
Frank Bawes
Mack
Erin Stames Park
No Sympathy for Used Car Dealers Gouging Buyers
Kingston Whig Stand comments on Canadians' view of used car dealers who inflate prices above new models. The piece notes public irritation at postwar cars sold at higher prices, accusing dealers of exploiting demand for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Vsst
Evry
Sunday August 29 1948 Morning and Combined Service
Sunday schedule lists an 11.00 a.m. morning service and a 1.00 p.m. combined service in the Anglican Church. The theme quotes They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Anglican Church Sunday School and Bible Study Schedule
A church notice invites Sunday School and Would-You-Be-Happy event at 10.30 am. A combined service at the Anglican Church is followed by B.Y.P.U. and Bible study at the home of Mr and Mrs QO Plank in Rockwood. Evening meet at 7.30 pm. We believe in God the Father Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. I Peter 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican Church
B.Y.P.U
QO. Plank
Rockwood
God
Father
Jesus Christ
Son
Peter
Parish Services and Evening Guild Meeting
A church notes the schedule with 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Beginner's Class 7.00 p.m. Combined Service The Evening Guild will meet Penta Sept. 1 in the parish all Visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penta
Local Social Notes and Community Updates
A Chronicle of gatherings and personal updates from Limehouse and area. Families and friends from Toronto Buffalo Georgetown and Aurora visited hosted events birthdays hospital returns and local club activities. Individuals attend weddings fairs a wear ever brush demonstration and a bazaar while others recover from injuries and plan future get togethers.
Public Auction of Livestock and Farm Implements at Campbellville
A public sale on September 1 1948 offers 100 head of stock including horses cattle and sheep plus hay grain and farm implements. Items include Holstein Ayrshire Shorthorn Hereford and Guernsey cattle. Percheron ponies. 25 Suffolk ewes with lambs. trucks tractors and farming gear. Cash day of sale with reserved bid on certain items. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. &. Jachson
J. W. Campbell
Nass
Guelph Rd
Campbellville
York
Suffolk
Ayrshire
Springer
Durham
Breford
Guernsey
Tolton Harrow
Hindley & Elliott
Erin
Milton Aay
Hereford
Milton Wins In Final Game On Saturday
Milton defeats Acton 5 to 4 in a late season baseball game. Grenke pitched five hitless innings and fanned five, with key hits by Clement and Stover including a decisive triple by Clement in the eighth. Milton’s defense neutralized Acton’s baserunners as Evans, Rush, and Gervais contributed offensive sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Acton
Murray Grenke
Aston
Robinson
Grenke
Boyne Clements
Stan Fay
D. Ryder
Clements
Masales
Molannon
Fay
Gervaig
Melanson
Footltt
Stover
Evans
Shammie
Rhe Milton
Footitt
Whiteman and Timms
Oakville Proud as Dr. Brock Chisholm Named WHO Director General
Dr. Brock Chisholm of Oakville has been elected director general of the World Health Organization in Geneva. The appointment promises a global campaign against malaria tuberculosis and venereal diseases and aims to cut infant mortality though funding remains under five million dollars for the coming year. Oakville citizens hail the appointment as a historic honor for a native son whose leadership could advance mankind toward better health and a new era of disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onakville
Brock Chisholm
Haw World Health Organization
Geneva
Ita
Chisholm
Oakville
Packing plant halt after worker injury rescues shackled leg
A packing plant halted operations when a worker became entangled on an overhead rail while shackling his own leg. He was rescued and freed from the upended position after the incident.
Engagement notices for Glenna Hall and Dorothy Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Fineat G. Hall announce Glenna Hazel Hall engaged to Robert G. Moore of Orangeville Ontario. Engagement also announced by Mr. and Mrs L G King for Dorothy Anne King to Charles Franklin Foster of Renfrew. Weddings set for Sept 6 and Sept 18 at Orton United Church and St Chad's Anglican Toronto.
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Kirby Willams
Aileen Fill
Toronto
Mra
C. A. Foster
Miss Ramsbottom
W. Johnson
Mra. Jones
Panny Ramsbottom
Mary « Mihi- Champ
Mra. Ellerby
Frank Prewith
Buffalo
N.y Y
Cliff Webster
Mias
Ruby Ferguson
Burks Falls
H. Norton
Elaine Morrow
Roughley
Mr. Robson
Annie Kerr
Mra. Windins
Aurora
Cyril Clarke
Barry Clarke Sr
Georgetown
McKinley
Tottenham
James Scholfield
Roger
Edward Ott
Laarie
Kitchener
Patterson's
Norman Sloan
Margaret Jane Smith
Olive Marshall
Russell
Misa Irene
Gale
K. Wiliams
Wy. Barber
Fletcher
Guelph
Linda Clark
Fay Murfin
Barry
Bobby Clark
Dorothy
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Dobby
Chriatle
A. W. Benton
James Kirkpatrick
Ralph Turner
Turner-Hall
Salem United Church
Ron Latimer
Hamilton
R. Mulder
St. Catharines
Bazaar
W.L
James Noble
E. Miller
Harry Devereaux
Shirley Burt
Jack Ellerby
Robin Bourne
Orillia
L. G. King
Massey, Ont
Dorothy Anne
Charles Franklin Foster
J. L. Foster
Renfrew
St Chad's
Anglican Church
Department urges personal courtesy campaign for motorists
The Department of Highways asks drivers to start a personal courtesy campaign to reduce cutting in and prevent accidents. Courtesy, it says, is contagious and can save lives without costing anything.
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Department of Highways
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George Jigging
Arch. McPherson
Ham- Ailton
Mins Grace Lanty
Detroit
Mrs. Baxter
Wasaga Beach
Harry
Burns
Muriel
Lake Simcoe
C. G. Elliott
Mrs. Coroasy of
Comber
EB. J. Hassard
Mrs. B. G. Arnold
A. B. McLean
John Kingsbury
British Columbia
Bruce Davis
Millis ‘Kay Brown
Fern Brown
Barbara
Sandra Davidson
Mira
Findlay
Malton
Ross Swackhammer
Mrs. R. Long
Mrs. Long
Wallace Ave
Rev.) McLeod
J. C. Matthews
Mary Sunley
Marshall
Ramshaw
Peel St
Cyril Knight
Jno. C. Dennis
Garnion McKay
E. Wansbrough
Mary McAuley
Halloay
Lucknow
District
A. T. Brown
Norris Wilson
James Dills
Sherwood Forest Boye
Frank Bowes
Aylmer
Vernon Woodward
St. Willams
Ruth
Maurice Brown
Allan Smith
Linda Weaver
Mrs. E. Phillips
John Craig
Whitechurch
Robi. Hall
Wingham
Wilfred McEachern
Faye
Rhona
Garry
Www. J. Hall
Harry Walter
St. James
Manitoba
George Nowell
Clenda
Dunne
Vanauver
Bog
Melvin J. Walker
Man Street
CAI
Church News
United Church of
Chiada
Ontario
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Charles Jolliffe
The
Orient
Jenites
Presbyterian Church To
Canada
Knox Church
J. Me Asdament, Bla
M.C
Chas. R. Gower
Miniater
Trinity
Canadian National
Cash Main ST
Acton Ont
Mall. Tm
Fred Thompson Stewart
Bower Ave
Acton Oat
Limehouse
Atylea
Eisen’s Chithing Store
Ont
Free Press
Y.M.C.A
Vic Bristow
Mill Street
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