Personal Notes On Actoniana Visitors And Moves
Local tidings summarize moves and visits by Acton residents and friends. Mr and Mrs Tom Fleming move from Lakeview to Guelph. Mr and Mrs Bob Stewart of Port Credit visited town. several plan winter trips to Florida. many Acton residents hosted or visited over weekends, with relatives from Sudbury Toronto Oshawa and beyond. Notable social events include St Andrew’s Night dance with guests from Glasgow Adelaide and Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Stewart
Port Credit
Hartley Harrison
Toronto
Acton
Florida
St. Andrew's
Robert Buckner
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 Collects 46.75 in Coppers
At the annual meeting held at Mrs. Robert Turner’s Crescent Street home Mrs. George Young was re elected president for another year. The group conducted worship and study led by Mrs. James Inglis with assistance from Mrs. Robert Adams and Miss Emma Cole. The copper drive added 46.75 to finances. Officers named included Mrs. George Young president and Mrs. J Inglis treasurer. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and a luncheon served by Mrs. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Alert
Robert Turner
Crescent St
George Young
James Inglis
Robert Adams
Emma Cole
Anderson
Inglis
Ary
A. H. McKenzie
Mel McCullough
R. L. Davidson
Barl Marshall
R. Adam
Laura Wiles
C. Coles
M. McCullough
K. Dodds
R. Turner
J. Inglis
H. L. L. Bennie
Bella Maye
E. Masters
E. Cole
Gee
Musselle
Marjorie Hall
G. Somerville
J. L. Davidson
Young
Turner
Couple Will Spend Winter in Florida
Mr and Mrs Win McNeil departed Tuesday to spend the winter in Florida. Many local families and visitors from Guelph Oshawa Toronto Buffalo and Burlington were noted among weekend gatherings and visits. Royal Winter Fair attendance featured several pairs and families including Ted Jestin and Percy Peavey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Win McNeil
Ted Jestin
Fred Murray
W. Head
Guelph
Martha Jackson
Ospringe
Alf Winter
Oustic
T D McCutcheon
Thorbury
Mec
Buftain
John Alton
Toronto
Jennie Tovelio
Robert Potter
Guelph Sundey
Percy Peavey
Stanley Bagg
Oshawa
George Watt
Sarah Smale
Woodbridge
Joe Benham
Colin Parkes
Ted Jessin
Patsy
Nancy
Lloyd Hunter
Brant
Ford
Cross
Fergus
Mes
Wm Bruce
Eight Tables in Play At Institute Euchre Banskbockburn Wisconsin
An eight-table euchre event was held at an institute in Banskbockburn Wisconsin. Participants gathered for a community card game afternoon. Local organizers reported a friendly competitive atmosphere and good turnout.
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Institute Euchre
Acton Lights Up Main Street as Chamber Plans Christmas Show
CofC continues lighting program as hydro workers install new displays this week. Christmas lights and store windows brighten Mul and Main Streets, with Acton touted as second to none for holiday decor. The Chamber plans a monster Christmas party with Santa arriving by helicopter at the park, handing out candy while clowns entertain and music plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cofc
Acton
Hydro
Chamber of Commerce
The
C of
Santa
Heliecopter
Midgets Edge Brampton 1-0 Despite Early Injury
Acton midgets defeated Brampton 1-0 on Wednesday night. John Leatherland was hurt early and Brian McCristall took over in net after a stick to the face. The game was noted as the cleanest and fastest of the season with few penalties on both sides.
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Acton
Brampton
Rev Carmen EB Dyer of Toronto Services Noted
Sympathy extends to Mr Murray on the death of his brother Rev Carmen EB Dyer of Toronto. Survivors include his wife Maud McWalore and family. Funeral held last Wednesday at New Century United Church New Toronto WA Basnsr. The W A of Sir John's Church held a successful Baptism and Tea in the Parish Hall last Wednesday afternoon. Among those present were Mrs John Hetch and her London Ont visitors. Quiet Elections township School Trustees and Police Village Trustees passed off quietly Monday. Preparations for an addition to the rear of St Johns Church parish hall. An outfit dug a trench for foundations late this week. Mr and Mrs Ross Allen of Toronto weekend visitors with Mr J E Pearen and Miss Elva Pearen. Some village stores fixing up for Christmas business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
C.E Byer
Murray
Carmen EB. Dyer
Maud McWalore
Nea
J. Leys
Mel
Wo. Bond
Clark Dyer
Taranto
J. Dyer
Galtys
Harry
Pontiac
Mich
Mra
B. Young
Murray Hockwood
New Century United Church
New Toronto
Sir John's Church
John Hetch
London
Ont
Larne Lintoat
St. John's Church
Ross Allen
J. E. Pearen
Elva Pearen
Stamp Hunt Sparks Knox Presbyterian Stamp Club
A Friday night basement meeting at Knox Presbyterian church forms a non-denominational stamp club inviting all boys over 10. Last Friday three new members joined as members hunted stamps from many countries, finding 28 stamps of interest. The group plans future events, requiring albums hinges and enthusiasm from attendees.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Home and School Workshop Inspires Guelph Leaders
Mrs. Edward Brown and Mrs. Robert Buckner attended the Paisley Road Home and School workshop in Guelph on November 26. The session stressed training new officers, shared leadership, timely meetings, clear duties, accurate records, and constant evaluation to ensure harmonious relations with school principals and ongoing success.
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Guelph
Edward Brown
Robert Buckner
Paisley Rd
Home and School Association
United Church Services in Y Presbytery Approves Church
The Unitea church services are held in the YMCA with junior and senior choirs present. Rev Gordon Adams delivered a message on Advent and The Innkeeper as part of Faces in the Stable. Presbytery approved plans for a new church, with services continuing at the YMCA until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Services
Unitea Couren
U.mlc.a
George Elliott
Gordon Adams
The
Cyril Leighton
YMCA
Mis Ladies Elect Officers Presentation for Couple
The annual WM S and Ladies Aid meetings were at the Prophy tion church home of Mr. Mert Gilbertson with a pot turk luncheon. Officers were reappointed with one change and a vote of thanks given to retirees. A marriage anniversary observed, plus community notices of visits and a funeral in Guelph marked the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Oand
Mert Cilbertain
Mra J. Roy
W. Meteon
Mes
R Wright
B. Wilson
Mra B. Roy
Clark
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Free Press
Actoniana
Tom Fleming
Lakeview
Mrs. Dean
Leslie
St. Petersburg
School
Milton
Frank McIntosh
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Mrs. G. Rognvaldson
J. Palmer
Tom Palmer
Frank Palmer
Sudbury
Mises Whilliay
Rose Trowell
Len’ Belaney
Mary and
Eliza Ramshaw
Peel St. Acton
Jack Mainprize
Montreal
Harry Mainprize
Bill Mainprize
Nell Metab
California
Bruyns
Bakersfield
Colin McNabb
California City
Doug Jones
Scarborough
Newfoundland
Charles Hubbell
Janes
Hubbell
K. &. Foster
Roya Canadian Air Force
Camp Borden
At & George
Sgt. Palmer
Ottawa
H. B. Stokreef
St. Alban’s
Lawrence Duby
Christ Church Cathedral
Hamilton
Stokreef
Knox Alert Evening Auxiliary
George Somerville
Evert
Enc. Heath
Heather
Burlington
Mroo
Omar Parker
Ermac Edwards
Ennotwitle
Albert Ware
Midgets
RotiNey
S. G. Bennett
Shorthorn Society of
Canada
Victor Hugo
Roy’s Electric Service
Hugh Lowe
Munici
PAL
Ray Everdell
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
Dennin Smith
Darteen
Dennis
Darleen
Dolly Good Fellows
Trother
Tarente
Mer
Harulton
Mr. Thomas
Sandy Martin
Billy
Aadenoch
Charles Rennie
Rennie
Joseph Abbott
James Donato
Lowrie
Manning
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North
Galt
Telephore
Dron'’s Meat Market
Esquesing
Public School
Mac Sprowl
Rotary Club of
Henry Fonda
Omee
ED Begley
Marshal
Jack Warrodd
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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