Acton Column Notes Local Color and Health Update
The column notes Labor Day as a public holiday and mentions painted highway markings and gladioli blooming near Speyalde on Highway 25. It reports Russell Arble, Acton resident, contracting poliomyelitis and hospital transfer to Hamilton General. It calls for safer roads and courteous driving and comments on detour signs and a scarifier incident at Acton.
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Russell Arble
Acton
Hamilton General Hospital
Girls Garden Club Demonstration Highlights Halton Event
The Achievement Day of Halton County Girl's Garden Clubs took place in Milton Town Hall on August 23. Thirty seven girls from Nelson, Hornby, Norval, Ashgrove and Limehouse displayed vegetables and flowers, judged produce quality, and shared comments on their exhibits. A mock wedding themed shower honored Miss Irma Kentner, with Hinton's staff and local residents attending and presenting gifts and tokens.
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Halton
Milton
Nelson
Hornby
Norval
Ashgrove
Limehouse
Jean Bird
Barbara Cunningham
Marion Bird
Bernice Wilson
Annamarie Spitzer
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Limetouse
Ann Cox
Joan Wrigglesworth
Irene
M. Brown
Halton County Women's Institutes
Lorna Lawrence
Halton County
Marilyn Barnes
OAC
Guelph
Kingsway Kiwanis Club
Ruth Hunt
Jack Elliott
Irma Kentner
Hartley Coles
Hinton’s
Miss Kentner
E. Tweddle
A. Gamble
Willow St
Fred Kentner
Victoria Ave
Colin MacColl
Robert MacArthur
Main St
Acton Free Press
Coles
Miss. Kentner
First Rover Moat In Canada Nearby
The first Rover Moot in Canada will be held at Blue Springs scout reserve about two miles northwest of Acton. More than 508 rovers from across Canada and Explorer scouts from the United States will attend. A daily paper will be printed in Acton during the four days of meetings. W H Tisdale will officiate the opening and Lt Governor Ray Lawson will speak and take the salute. Sir Isa Bolton and Major General D C Spry are expected to attend.
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Canada
Springs
Acton
Plorer
United States
W. H.tisdale
Ontario
Ray Lawson
Isa Bolton
Imperial Scout Headquarters Council
Scotland
Canadian Scouts
D. C. Spry
Miss Jean Dobbs Hosts Nassugaweya Band Meeting
The Nassugaweya Missions Band met Tuesday at Miss Jean Dobbs home with good attendance. Several locals including Mr. and Mrs EO Melmer returning from the Legion Convention in Cornwall and visits among families in Burlington Peterborough Stratford Elora were noted.
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Nassugaweya Missions Band
Jean Dobbs
EO Melmer
Legion
Cornwall
Frank Hathaway
George Haselfelt
Burlington
Knight
Guelph
Charlotte Turner
W. H. Black
Jackie
Moon Crater Rings On View at C N E
Free telescope viewing at the C N E terrace near the Province of Ontario Building invites visitors to observe Jupiter and four of its moons this evening and, later, twin stars. In the final Exhibition week the crescent moon with its mountain ranges and crater rings will be visible in the night sky.
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C.N. E
Province of Onlagih
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Underground Neoprone Cable Demonstrates Longevity
A new neoprene covered power cable proves successful for underground wiring. Used in farms and housing developments, it shows no deterioration after five years buried in wet soil. Under the BN.A. Act provinces lack power to impose indirect taxes.
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Bn.a
Minister Records Sermons On Wire For Saturday Rehearsal
A minister friend records his sermons on wire to fix them in memory for Sunday. He fell asleep while listening and did not wake until the ensuing quiet after the recording.
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Reader's Digest
Births and Deaths Notices From Local Area
SERVOS To Mr and Mrs Donald Servos a daughter born August 25 at Guelph General Hospital. DRYSDALE Mr and Mrs John Drysdale announce birth of a daughter on August 20 1941. POWELL At St Richaels Hospital Toronto August 1951 George Powell beloved husband and father. FUNERAL Our Lady of Perpetual Help Toronto for Mary Powell requiem mass. INTERMENT St Josephs Cemetery Acton. REID Betsy widow of Robert H Reid passed away at 173 London St Hamilton in 1951 in her 88th year. MASON In loving memory of Thomas Moran who passed away August 20 1950. PATRICK In loving memory of Sarah Patrick who passed away September 1 048. Family notes.
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Servos
Donald Servos
Guelph General Hospital
T Powell
St. Richaels Hoapital
Toronto
George, Powell
Mary Powell
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Mason
Thomas Moran
Patrick
Sarah Patrick
Scout and Guide Mother Association Cucre Event Planned
The Scout and Guide Mother Association will hold a cucre at Hall at 8.15 p.m. on a date in fall and winter seasons with admission 35c and lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout and Guide Mother Association
At Hall
Public Auction of Milton Furniture and Household Goods
Instructions from 3. Waldie to sell at his Milton home on September 8 at 2 PM. Items include oak dining set with 5 leaves, walnut chairs and tables, antique clocks, rugs, bedsteads, beds, kitchen furniture, radios, a Hostess refrigerator, lawn gear, dishes, glassware, tools, sporting goods, pictures, and more. Cash with clerk. no reserve. Hindley and Elliott with Bill Randell, clerks.
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Waldie
James St
Milton
Syers
Jardiniere
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