Community Week-end Visitors Spread Across Town
Several families hosted or visited relatives over the weekend across Acton and nearby towns. Mrs. W. H. Hortop and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Bert Palframon in Mount Pleasant. Stanley Staunton visited with the Gilbanks and Wendy, while T. D. McCutcheon and Robby visited the McCutcheons in Kitchener. Other gatherings included Belfountain and Hamilton visitors with the Jestins, the Hancock and Couling households, and Will Weat. Mrs. Peavy hosted a Saturday call, with Ken Smith and family from Guelph among the recent visitors to Acton households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hortop
Harry Hortop
Bert Palframon
Mount Plessant
Stanley Staunton
Howard Gilbank
Wendy
T. D. McCutcheon
Harvey Jestin
Robby
Robert McCutcheon
Kitchener
Wes Lilie
Fani v
John Locke
Mias
Tratn
Chey
Hallentine
Kaee Wathon
Milton
Fred McCutehenn
Acton
Dad Mon
Sunathy
Trienda
Taranto
Jew Shaw
Cedar Valley
Harvey Denring
Dave Jeathy
Taraste General Hospltel
Harold Huntley
Toronto
Mra
S. Hentley
Kenneth Root
Guelph Hospital
Harold le Reverand
Bruce
Bert Weeks
Leitch
Santa Roan
California
Enat
Ken Leitch
LaVerne Watson
Cpl
Don Watson
Watson
Kingston
Beverley Donaldson
Lorne Donaldson
Fergus
Leslie Callins
Norman Conk
Ken Nevills
C.N.E
Clayton Bacon
Bob
Dennis
West
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Busy Bee Institute Meeting
August gathering of W.M. S. and Ladies Aid at Nassagaweya Church hosted by Ed Dredge featured talk on fifth chapter by Jack Dredge. Solo by Elmer Dredge, plans to fundraise, and preparations for Milton Fair Institutes. influential attendees shared readings, contests, and essays. Community extends sympathy to Mrs N Barlow. travels by McPhail Allison and Henderson duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. S. and
Ladies' Aid
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Ed. Dredge
Jack Dredge
Elmer Dredge
Ed Britton
Bar Institute
D. Mullin
S. Coxe
Mary Stewart Calieet
Milton Fair
Lacker
Tock
Canvenor
Rlow
Milendid
Raper
Tuck
Hen- Gereon
Art Padbury
Wallace
Mra Locker
Lindsay
Elmer Core
P. McLean
XN. Barlow
Toronto
Wm McPhail
Thomas Allison
D. Henderson
iWestern
Canada
Rockwood Family Marks 87th Birthday Gathering
John Ro Richardson celebrated his 87th birthday with relatives from Vineland Hamilton Guelph and nearby towns. Guests included Ralph Richardson Mrs Bichan Mrs Cook and Donald plus Rev Jo Neave guest speaker and Rev John Ward filling in for vacationing clergy. Holy Communion at St John s Church concludes the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ro Richardson
Ralph B Richardson
Robert Bichan
George Cook
Donald
Vineland
E J Eekel
Hamilton
James Hillis
Guelph
Andre Earl Richardson
Ballinafad
Moore
Jo Neave
John Ward
J. W. Oliver
Alex McPhedran
Reba McNabb
R.N
Gordon Cox
Margaret Duby
Harry McPhedrin
New Jersey
K. B Waller
Kingston
Dan Barrie
Mimfico
A. Scott
Fergus
F. S. Hamton
Minnie Nickell
Toronto
First White Settlements in Huronia Traced
A historical note marks the Dutch discovery and the initial settlement efforts in Huronia dating back 68 years. It notes the early traction of traders and settlers, highlighting key figures and locations associated with the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huronia
Acton News Notes of Visits and Travel Across Ontario
Residents and visitors publish a flurry of moves across Ontario and beyond. Names include Mrs. M McAuley in Toronto, Mr. Don Wigglis visiting Acton friends, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson at Palgrave and Port Colborne, and many others from Toronto Guelph and Buffalo detailing holidays, hospital stays, and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McAuley
Toronto
Don Wigglis
Acton
Mrs. F. Anderson
Palgrave
Port Colborne Lnst
Wedding of Shirley Elliott and James Dills Elotti in Acton United Church
Acton United Church hosted the August 16 wedding of Shirley Jean Elliott and James Art Dills. Rev W Moorehouse officiated as 125 guests from Comber Toronto Waverly N Y ster Pa Detroit Seaforth Kitchener Battle Creek Birmingham Ruscombe Tilbury Milton and Acton attended. The bride wore a white lace gown with a matching cap and carried a white Bible with pink roses. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Arlof Dills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Shirley Jean
Mra Ro TL Elliott
James Art
Dilly
Mroo
Mra Arlof Dilta
Wugh Moorehouse
Petrolla
Jane Flilott
Mary Sirrs
Toronto
Mary Beth Elliott
David Dills
Mrs. Dills
Elliott
Ottawa
Comber
Waverly N.Y
Ister Pa
Detroit
Seaforth
Kitchener
Battle Creek
Mich
Birmingham
Ruscombe
Tilbury
Milton
Acton
Flower wedding with four attendants at Green-Wilds
Betty Wilds wed Allan Green at Knox Presbyterian Ac ton with Rev. Armstrong officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Jim Thomson, bridesmaid Mrs Stan Macho, flower girls Judith Thomson and Mars Wilds, groomsman Jun Thomson, ushers Freddie Wilds and Stan Racho. The couple left for a Montreal trip after a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thomson
Ana
Stan Macho
Judith Thomson
Mars Wilds
Thomson
Freddie Wilds
Stan Racho
Montreal
Sunday View Banter Sparks Church Conversation
In a Sunday church scene a couple jokes about a woman's fur coat and his drowsy attendance. The exchange highlights humorous observations during a quiet service.
Eden Mills W M S Ladies Aid Meet Recalls Leaders and Attendees
The Eden Mills Women's Missionary Society held an autumn meeting with Mrs Myra Horthwiele and Mrs Werte organizing, plans discussed for September, and readings by Miss Clark. Attendees enjoyed a meal. prayers were led by Mrs Afra Gilbertion. visitors included Mr and Mrs Croft and family from Toronto and Miss Shirley Morrison from Sudbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moutinga
Davertiona
Mire
WM. Horthwiele
Mra
Tate
Mia
Clark Taaby
Mita
Myra 2D Sonith
W. McTeun
Afra
Gilbertion
Héwtern
Martin Apont
Grand Lapida
Mieh
Jobo
Phoman
Robert, Croft
Toronto
Anne Coulson
Joan
George Wilson
Guelph
Wilk Wilaan
Nassagaweya Clearing Auction Sale on Farm
Local notice details a September 2 1953 farm auction in Nassagaweya Township near Rockwood. Goods include registered Holstein cattle with full pedigrees and due dates, dairy equipment and a Massey Harris milker, a 1942 Plymouth sedan, 25 tons hay and 400 bushels oats, horses and harness, a Ford tractor with multiple implements, and assorted farm tools. No reserve. cash on sale day. auctioneer WM A Gibson. clerk Art Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J
C. F. Fatt
Nassagaweya
Ockwood
Rockwood
Texas Ideal
Queen Korndyke
Texal Helborn
Echo Korndyke
Texal
Korndyke
Jersey
Dairy Equipment & Automobile
Massey Harris Riteway
H.p
McCormick Deering
Plymouth
Tractor & Implements
Ford Tractor
Ford-Ferguson
Elrewlar
Massey Harris
New
Renfrew
WM. A. Gibson
Guelph
Art Diamond
Manloses Finger In Threshing Machine
Mr John Locke and others are referenced in a fragmented notice. The long text lists visitors and residents across several towns including Milton Taranto and Kingston. It mentions hospital visits and an operation for a Mr Dave Jeathy, with several local names and families noted.
Limehouse Softball Team Ousts Smith and Stone
Limehouse softball team wins the round defeating Smith and Stone. The notice also lists social visits and gatherings in the community, including library fundraiser events hosted by Miss Ivens, prize awards to Mrs. Harvey Norton and Miss Shirley Wright and others, plus numerous family visits and travels around Ontario communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Smith and Stone
Ivens
Smethurst
Library Committee
Harvey Norton
Shirley Wright
Bourne
A. C. Patterson
Mitchell
F. T. C. Brown
Brownridge
Erin
Linda Clark
Greygoose
Georgetown
Linda
Barbara Whitmore
Ted Brown
Betty Ann Brown
Kay
Hamilton
Roughley
David
Robbie
William Wheeler
Toronto
A. W. Benton
Thomas Taylor
Guelph
J. O. Turnbull
Seaforth
Jimmy Brown
Fourth Line
Bob Neilson
Hornby
Anna Spitzer
Waubashene
Maybee
Acton
Art Hall
Little Rena Hall
Sick Children's Hospital
Freddie McDonald
Wilfred Bradbury
Wallaceburg
Max Bradbury
Box
Turner
Wm. Turner
James Jamieson
Taronto
New York
McVey
Harry Brown
H. Scott
Pat
Mitchell's
Fred Parker
Lane
Alex Wright
Victor Mills
Mills Sr
Betty Yake
W.T. Mills
Telen
Television Towers Made in Acton
Ajax Engineers build and install a dozen television towers ranging from 150 to 200 feet. The metal structures are erected at Hawkesbury Kingston Brockville Bethany Bracebridge Huntsville Parry Sound Clinton Kitchener London and Smiths Falls with throwers manufactured at the Acton plant and crews assembling them on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ajax Engineers
Hawkesbury
Kingston
Brockville
Bethany
Bracebridge
Huntaville
Party Sound
Clinton
Kitchener
Londdon
Smiths Falls
Residents Enjoy Holiday Season Across Towns
A meandering holiday notices list residents visiting friends and relatives in Toronto Acton Guelph and Orangeville. It notes marriages travel and family gatherings plus local youths visiting kin over the weekend and into the week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Busy Bee Institute
Alex Mackie
Pat Acton
Robert Adams
Port Dover
W. Fosbury
Betty Mae
Sheila
Win’ Acton
FL ¢ Nilly
Franky and
Crampton
E. Hanna
Battie
Vermont
G. A. Dills
J Boyd
W. Everdell
Guelph General Hospital
Sophia Fatalski
Harry Dye
Rev. R. HW
Amstrong
Mra. Armstrong
Long Branch
Murray Smitty
Beverley and
Murray, Jr
Buffalo
Fort Erie
Vancouver Island
Jean Brown
Napanee
Ont
Mason Blvd
Bill Coon
Ontario
Department of Education
Atherly
Lake Couchiching
Joe Hurst
Glenwood Beach
Lake Simcoe
Charles D. Henderson
Henderson
Appin
Joe Henderson
Ndssagaweya
Clare Pickett
H. W. Hinton Jr
Bill
Lyn
H. W. Hinton
Lake Ave
J. S. Yeaman
Forfar
Scotland
ME. Hards
Godalming
F. Anderson
Donna Anderson
Sauble Beach
Wiarton
Wingham
London
Stratford
H. B. Ramsden
Joan and
Gordon
Dalton
Pennsylvania
Dawn Ramsden
Ernest West
Chicago
Perdue
Mlinois
Preston
Helen Sword
Dundee
James Mackie
British Isles
Norman Small
Niagara Falls
Stunday
R. M. Mitc-Donald
Cyril Taylor
Terry
England
Leslie Taylor
Taylor
Beardmore’s
John Harris
R R 4
Douglas Blackwell
Los Angeles
Calif
Ernest Robson
Paul
George Oakley
Burlington
Blackwell
Mira
Rolwon
Ceorge Holmda
Oakley Af Avton
John Warrin
Aceton
Warrington
Dough Wackwell
Saw Angeles
Ht Frondshina
Usoy
Sunday View
Eden Mills
W.M.S. Ladies’ Aid Meet
Orton
Smith, Stone
Moberl
Martha Murday
Joan Craig
Coorgetown
Vernon Stewart
Laura Johnson
Marleen Morgan
Marilyn Vota
Queorga G. Trobort Gove
Toronta Vialdad
Newton Hoblaaoan
Willonis Klonnter
van Aaragon
Marguerite Kloexter
Orangeville
Frloneda
Sharon Buck
Mra. Buck
J. A. Bulloch
Reg J
Nancy
North
Jimmy Tanaley
Arias
Bilton & Perry Limited
Gar Wood
Bilton & Perry
Ceénbrasters
Thompson Motors
Kam
RINSO
Brook Farm
Niagara
Prem Franks, Loose
Ledger
Lea
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