Personal Notes Of Actonians Visiting Out-of-Town Points
Acton social items report many Acton residents touring Florida and California, visiting relatives in Oshawa and Milton, and hosting guests from Sudbury Toronto and Glasgow. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Fleming moving to Guelph and Sgt. Foster finishing a course at Camp Borden. Attendees from abroad join St Andrews Night dance biers at Acton Scottish Dance Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dean
Leslie
St. Petersburg
Florida
Acton
School For Retarded
Milton
K. J. Foster
Royal Canadian Air Force
Camp Borden
Mr. J. Palmer
George St
Sgt. Palmer
Ottawa
St. Andrew's
Acton Scottish Dance Club
Robert Buckner
Toronto
Helen
Janet Buckner
Sadie Moncrief
Herb Saravanamuttoo
Glasgow
Scotland
Joan Hedley
Adelaide
Australia
John Edwards
Winchester
England
Howard Lumsden
Wolfville
Nova Scotia
Robert Schmitz
Cologne
Germany
Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary Keeps Copper Fund Surging
At a Crescent Street home Mrs. George Young was reelected president of the Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary as the group reported a $46.75 increase from a copper collection. The meeting featured entertainment, a study on African culture and Christianity, and a December church supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Alert
Robert Turner
Crescent St
George Young
James Inglis
Robert Adams
Emma Cole
F. Anderson
al Waters
Winter Visiters and Travel Across Ontario and Florida
A string of social notes lists couples planning winters in Florida and visits across Ontario. Mr and Mrs Win McNeillef plan Florida residence. others from Guelph Ospringe and Brantford visit relatives. Toronto Royal Winter Fair attendees include Percy Peavey and Stanely Bagg. Windsor and Burlington connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Win McNeillef
Ted Jestin
Fred Murray
W. Head
Guelph
Martha Jackson
Ospringe
Alf Winter
Oustic
T D McCutcheon
Thornbury
Mac McLeod
George Lindblad
Toronto
Ted Jessin
Patsy
Nancy
Lloyd Hauntey
Brantford
Cross
Fergus
Wm Bruce
Eight Tables in Play At Institute Euchre in Benskcoburn
Eight tables prepared for a euchre event at the institute in Benskcoburn Wisconsin drew local players. The card night aimed to foster community through competitive games and friendly rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute Euchre Benscokburn Wi
Acton Chamber lights up streets for Christmas season
The Chamber of Commerce expands Christmas lighting on Mul and Main Streets, with hydro workers installing new displays. Store windows glow as merchants decorate for the season. A monster Christmas party is planned with Santa arriving by helicopter at One Park, featuring clowns, music, and candy for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Ofc
Acton
Hydro
Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Santa
Acton Midgets Win 1-0 Over Brampton Amid Injuries
Acton midgets beat Brampton 1-0 in a fast, clean game despite early injuries. John Leatherland opened scoring, was injured and taken to hospital with seven stitches. Bran McCrmstall filled in on net, suffered a facial knock, and continued to play. both teams faced few penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ruale
Brampton Wednesday
John Leatherland
Eal
Actonites
Brampton Hospital
Bran McCrmstall
Beng Devived
Brampton
Rev Carmen E Dyer Rites Held In Toronto
Sympathy flows to Rev Carmen E Dyer’s family in Toronto as services followed his recent passing. Survivors include wife Maud McWalers and relatives J Layng W Bond Dr Clark Dyer Harry Galtys and Murray Hockwood among others. Funeral in New Century United Church New Toronto. Parish hall event w A W of Sir John’s Church held a parish gathering with John Hetch and London visitors. Township elections for school and police village trustees were quiet. Parish hall expansion and a trehous foundation dig underway. Weekend Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs Ross Allen visited J E Pearen and Elva Pearen. Some village shores prepared for Christmas trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
C.E Byer
Murray
Carmen E. Dyer
Maud McWalers
J. Layng
Mes. Won. Bond
Clark Dyer
Taranta
J. Dyer
Galtys
Harry
Pontiac
Mich
Mra. B. Young
Murray Hockwood
New Century Unified Church
New Toronto
Baenat
Sir John's Church
Bapaar Abd Too
John Hetch
London
Ont
Larne Linfoat
St. John's Church
Ross Allen
J. E. Pearen
Elva Pearen
Stamp Club Forms From Knox Basement Meeting
A group of boys meets Friday nights in the Knox Presbyterian church basement to form a non-denominational stamp club. The invitation extends to any Indian over 10 years old to join at seven o clock. They leave between 8 and 5 30 p m last Friday three new members joined and a stamp hunt yielded 25 stamps from different countries. Members expect more events as the group grows and albums hinges and stamps are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Ind
Home and School Workshop Aids Guelph Community Ties
Mrs. Edward Brown and Mrs. Robert Buckner attended the Paisley Road Home and School Association workshop in Guelph on November 26. The session urged training new officers, shared duties, timely meetings, and strong reporting to sustain a harmonious relationship between principals and the association in guiding school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Edward Brown
Robert Buckner
Paisley Rd
Home and School Association
United Church Services in Y Presbytery Approves Church
The United Church services in Y were well attended with junior and senior choirs present. Organist George Elliott played. Rev. Gordon Adams led an Advent message as the Innkeeper. Presbytery approved plans for a new church and services will stay at the YMCA until construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Services
United Cntiven
George Elliott
Gordon Adams
Cyril Leighton
Merts
YMCA
Mills Ladies Elect Officers Presentation for Couple
The Mills area reports the Mills Ladies Aid and WMS elect officers for 1980 at a combined meeting with a dinner and program. Officers appointed include President R Wright and vice presidents R Roy and W Lasby, with J MacDonald as treasurer and other members named. A wedding celebration for Dennis and Darleen Smith prompted greetings and a kitchen suite gift, while local notes mention visits, visits to Taranto, and condolences for the Rennie family with a funeral in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Ehereh
Cilbertaan
Ner Bette
Mie GC Mardouitall
Mia Wo Minny
Mie Society
KR. Roy
W. Metean
R Wrialet
B. Wilson
BR Roy Hil
D Clark
Kadies
James Gilbertson
J.D. Lowrie
R. Wright
R. Roy
W. Lasby
H. Buchan
J. MacDonald
Kay Stevenson
Ro Wright
Ro Roy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Fleming
Lakeview
Bob Stewart
Port Credit
Frank McIntosh
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Mrs. G. Rognvaldson
Ragnvaldson
Mr. C. Ashton
Oshawa
J. Palmer
Tom Palmer
Frank Palmer
Sudbury
Lilliaty and
Rose Trowell
Len Belaney
Mary and
Eliza Ramshaw
Peel St. Acton
Hartley Harrison
Jack Mainprize
Montreal
Harry Mainprize
Bill Mainprize
Nell McNabb
California
Mrs. Bruyns
Bakerafield
Coli McNabb
California City
Doug Jana
Scarborough
Newfoundland
Charles Hubbell
Janes
Hubbell
H. B. Stokreef
St. Alban's
Lawrence Duby
Christ Church Cathedral
Hamilton
Stokreef
Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary
George Somerville
Ary
A. H. McKenzie
Mel McCullough
R. L. Davidson
Barl Marshall
R. Adams
Laura Wiles
C. Coles
M. McCullough
K. Dodds
R. Turner
J. Inglis
H. L. L. ‘Bennie
Migg
Bella Maye Roszell
E. Masters
E. Cole
Gee. Musselle
Marjorie Hall
G. Somerville
J. L. Davidson
Young
Enc. Heath
Heather
Burlingwn
Omer Parker
Erne Edwards
Ennotville
Albert Ware
Midgets
Rothney
S. G. Bennett
Shorthorn Society of
Somat
Canada
Victor Hugo
Roy’s Electric Service
Hugh Lowe
Munici
PAL
Ray Everdell
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Heady
St. George's Square
Mills
Fnenda
Dennin Simthotnee Darteen
Dennis
Darleen
Taranto
Fil Harulton
Thomas Apent
Nere
Sandy Martin and
Billy
Hadenach Epent
Mee
Fo Fawn
Fiadden
Rennie
Mra
Joseph Abbott
James Danhoof Tormty
Gewre
Manning
Pollock and Campbell
North
Galt
Dron'’s Meat Market
Esquesing
Public School
Mac Sprowl
Rotary Club of
Todats
Henry Fonda
Lee
ED Begley
Marshall
Jack Warden
Franklin Prouse
Edward Hansen
Ronald Lewis
Fred Gordon
Andrew McKenzie
David Manes
Kenneth Hardman
Robert Sprowl
F. L. Wright
Canadian Tire Corp
Paul's Men‘s and Boys’ Wear
Gordon Hardware Limited
Rotary
Roxy Theatre
Wednes
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