Local residents visit friends and attend weddings and funerals
Mrs Tom Bailey of Omellee visits town while Mr and Mrs William Van Norman of Guelph spend Sunday here. Several pairs from Everton Brampton and Acton attend gatherings. the Davidson Holmes wedding draws out of town guests including Petawawa and Garson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bailey
Omellee
F. Anderson
Palgrove
William van Norman
Guelph
J . Benham
Willa
Everton
GH Lantz
Edna Thompson
Acton
Hamilton
Amos Mason
St. Petersburg
Florida
Charlie McKeown
Mason Sherweed
M. Krapek
Haniseile
Paw Tomine
John Spiktr
Donna Anderson
DC Herngton
Orduet
Parkdaha Club
Casa. Loma
Town
W Bens
Mea Blow
Jacques Watkins
Bob Rowles
Bobo Cunningham
Mix Betty P
Clark Holmes
Richand Mason
Divi Seamull
Acton Y
Davidson-Holmes
Acton United Church
Donat Davidson
Mr and Mrs J Findlay mark 25 years of marriage
Mr and Mrs Joe Findlay celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home 471 Dunes Toronto on November 21 with a Scottish themed reception. A bouquet of 25 roses was presented to the bride, moving pictures were shown, Telegrams from Scotland were read, and guests from Ac ton Georgetown Norland and Montreal attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Findlay
Dunes
Toronto
Findlay
Minnie Stalker
John Ker
Russell Ross
Famiily
Scotland
Gremr Find
Jay
E. M. McIntyre
Norland
Gliston
Acton Georgetown
Montreal
Canada Parks Reserve Established Near Banff Springs
Canada created a public reserve in 1885 surrounding a 10 square mile area around Banff hot springs to provide access for public use and enjoyment in the national park system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National Parks
Banff
George Elliott 72 Dies After Two-Year Illness
George Elliott of Esquesing Township died November 22 at St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton in his 72nd year after a two year illness. Born in Esquesing in 1882 he lived there 60 years before moving to Hamilton 11 years ago. He worked for Canadian Westinghouse in Hamilton and was a member of Temple Lodge. Funeral services were held at Vi Bo Rumiey funeral home Acton with Walker Lodges members present. Burial at Pasyew cemetery Acton followed. He is survived by his wife Ethel Flowers, a stepdaughter Clifford Wanter of RR 2 Georgetown, three grandchildren Tom Carole and Jean Hunter, a brother Dave Elliott of Acton and sister Ada Mrs Frank Wriggleforth Lettha Mrs John McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliott
St Joseph's Hospital
Hamilton
Mr. Elliott
Esquesing
Canadian Westinghouse
Elliott
Temple Lodge
Vi Bo Rumiey
Acton
Walker Lods Cendings
Bagnall Hamiton
Rev Carrey
Pasyew
Orel Johnster
Hunter Che Beswick
Wil Piawer
Charles McKeown
Des Flynn
Engagement of Les Doreen Steele to Wilbur Ryerson Nicklin
Mr and Mrs J M Steele announce the engagement of their daughter Les Doreen to Wilbur Ryerson Nicklin son of Mr and Mrs W H Nicklin of Guelph. The marriage will take place December 19 1953 at 2 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M’. Steele
Les Doreen
Wilbur Ryerson Nicklin
W. H. Nicklin
Guelph
Knox Presby San Church
Acton
Ontari
Acton Electors Meet to Nominate Councillors
Electors of Acton hold meeting at Acton Town Hall on December 8 1953 7 30 to 8 30 pm to nominate two candidates for Councillor terms. If a poll is needed voting on December 16 at specified wards with Deputy Returning Officers listed for each ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acon
Acton
Sa Ward
Coune Ll
Town Hall
Vera Ingles
Coure
Chambers Town Hall
Ethel Fryer
Harriet Helwig
Back Room
Annie Anderson
McGeachif
Open night at public school esteems strong attendance
The public school held an open day with 80 percent of homes represented and about 180 students in the public speaking contest to select Acton representatives for future events. Ella Jany won first place among speakers recounting varied topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Jany
Carria
Gow McKenzie
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Jo Wurst
Charles Kirkness
Edgar Biltos
Hungary
Wilson
Ache
Canada
Agnes
Fem
Holland
Mary Jane Fores
Wis
Queen Elizabeth
Shirley Lawrence Duby
Margaret Strong
Edith Francescate
Bars A Ware
Bob Parker
Leslie Ann Duby
Norma Sinclair
Betty Bean
Mr. McKenzie
Ballet and guests highlight Acton music study group meeting
Music study group in Acton held a Monday evening session at Mies Fein Brown’s home with Galloway, a Royal Academy of Ballet graduate, presenting dances from a Sugar Pie Fairy sequence and minuet. Members spoke on ballet origins and Canadian ballet under Mrs AL Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geenuna G. Mend
Feway
Acton Music Stans Group
Tel
Mies Fein Brown
AL Buchanan
McKnight
Galloway
Sadlers’ Well Balls Company
Toronto
Aoonduct
Moway Gu
Alice Ann Tran
Acton
Pee Dent
Mo McCanty
Eden Mills Reelect Officers of Church Groups
The WM S and Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church held annual meetings at Mrs Will McLean's home with good attendance. Reports indicated growth in missionary work and officers were elected for another year at the WMS and Ladies Aid Christmas meeting. A social hour followed with members aiding hostesses Mrs Ro Hey and Mrs Cork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Will McLean
James Gilbertson
Ro Hey
Cork
Jane Wilson Mission
Torna Stevenson
Social Roundup From London Visit To Local News
Mr and Mrs Murray and Mr and Mrs Dow of London visited with Mr and Mrs George McAlpine. Sympathy sent to Mrs Claude Brinklow and Fanny on Rev Adamson’s death. Mrs Thomas Scott held a successful auction of household furnishings. Mrs JL MacDonald returned home after a visit with her sister in Orillns. Mr and Mrs James Watson of Arkell visited their daughters Wall Mac Donald and Mrs Len Tubinae. Mr and Mrs Robert Waal spent time in the USA. Church groups prep for annual concert. Canadiens note growing federal status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Len Tubinae
Robert Waal
USA
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Findlay
Mark
Esquesing Township
Nassagaweya
A. R. Service
Reeve
Acton Taxi
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
Eden Mills
H. S. Holden
Optometrist
Douglas St. Guelph
Turkey
Symon Hardware
Quality
Moir
Maras
Welkame
Rowntree
Bom Sree
Aspe Tess
Partye
Peppersunt Waters Sdc
Pwad Sheres
Watson's Dairy Bar
Canadiens
Gordon Strain
Bey
D.A
Idamalt
Seidlitz
Crey
I.D.A
EDA
Huonut Gemey
Spk
Shulton
Acd
Schick
Yrmeother
Devilbiss
Cooper’s Drug Store
Cooper
Phm
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