Local Bowling League Scores and Winter Skating Note
The page details December league standings across multiple bowling groups including Tiger Cats and Firemen, with top scorers like J Cunningham and D DeForest. It notes late autumn skating on Fairy Lake and a small blaze at G McFedden’s Crescent home attended by Acton fire brigade last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maer
Lawenn
N Morten
Ho Townsley
M Holmes
Acton Waotcraft
Tiger Cats
Firemen
Domini Hotel && Porce Eletris
Pedestria - Columrecioa
Desids
Desnans
Guy Cartage
Ty Pan Tumblers
Ramblers
J. Cunningham
P. McCristall
D. Cook
H. DeForest
BL Grischow
D. DeForest
J. Greer
M. Looyne
W. Duval
P. Lawson
A. Gordon
Miller
Dodds’ Demons
Ink Spots
Actes Ladies
Stella Brunelle
Ella Gibbons
Falcons
Beardmore
Chrome
Specialty
Rolling Room
Curry
Upper Leather
Beamhouse
P. LeSueur
W. Allen
O. Masales
H. Lawson
L. Masales
J. Turkes
A. Radcliffe
RV Anderson
Legion Ladies
Half Wits
Fireflcs
Dim Wits
Doodle Bugs
Joyce Buchanan
Marilyn Woods
Lois Gordon
Shirley Turkesz
Fireflies
Hart Wits
Y.mca
May Wilds
C's
M's
Pearl Varey
A's
Y's
Mazon Knit Ladies Bluebirds
Joes
Rey Katz
Cardinals
Hepkats
Weenies Laois
Keez
Hiltop
Martiyn Woods
Jessie Price
Delaine DeForest
Cheryl Morton
Gayle Halford
Woods
Bi Birds
Alley Katz
Cardin
Weenesah
Jazzy Joes
Orval Chapman
IGA
Dave Graham
Edna Jennines Reinhart
H Forest
Carl Mason
John Robson
Revmick
Pho le- Sueur
Johr
Orv Chapman
Lon
Ture Kosx
G. McFedden
Crescent
Acton
Epiphany Customs Among Mennonites in Canada
A 1900s era note describes Mennonites in Canada observing Epiphany on January 6 with three armed candles for the Three Wise Men. It claims Christmas lasts four weeks from December 6 to January 6 and that single girls, looking into a mirror at midnight, will see the face of the future husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Writs of Estate Claim Nulled for Acton Deceased
Notice of probate affairs states that the will of Me Katate of Feanets J. Umnar late of Actot County Hadton has been nullified. Creditors must file their claims with the Executor’s solicitor Leatherland in Acton Ontario by December 35, 14. The Executor will proceed with distribution after notices are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permyits
Hayina
Katate
J. Umnar
Actot
Hadton
Acton
Ontario
UX. Co
Leatherland
Gare
Acting
Halton
Hay
Acton Ontari
C_F LEATHERLAND Solcier
Births and Obituaries in Acton and District
Birth announcements and obituaries from Acton area dated December 1954 note births at local hospitals and deaths of residents. Items include births in families such as Dunn and Robertson and deaths for Annie Hamilton and William Holmes with funeral details and family acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Guelph General Hospital
Annie Robertson
William T. Ham Iton
Acton
Rumiey
Johnston's Cemetery
Confusion Over Date of Christmas Observance Across Worlds
The article notes ancient and medieval sources place Jesus' birth on December 25 but adds dates vary by calendar. It cites Philocalus 354 AD and Tippolytus 202 AD, while astronomers place December 25 on a Sunday in AD. It mentions Christmas celebrations shift in different countries and regions, with Santa Claus timing in Western Europe starting December 6 and Armenians celebrating January 1. Saint Nicholas origin facts, patronages, and Patras birthplace are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Philocalus
Jesus
Tippolytus
Bethlehem
Augustus
Santa Claus
Community Notices and Events Roundup
A series of local notices list fundraisers, meetings, and gatherings. Events include a Saturday afternoon and evening football game at Georgetown Arena, a Monster Alogi event on December 2, a December 10 Turkey tickets draw at Acton Town, and a penny sale and lecture at Laxton Memorial Hall. The Halton County Federation of Agriculture holds its annual meeting December 13 at Orange Hall with a noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster Alogi
Acton Town
Acton Y's
Acton Women's Institute
Laxton Memorial Hall
Lakeside
LO DE
Legion Hall
Halton County
Trafalgar Hall
Halton County Federation of Agriculture
Orange Hall
Hornby
Herbert Arbuckle
W. F. Milburn
OSA
Dispersion Sale of Ayrshire Herd Near Bal-Yinafad
Auction notice from Reuben Evans selling dairy cattle including multiple Ayrshire cows with due dates from Jan to Mar, bred cows, a Guernsey pair, young cattle and calves, a purebred but unregistered herd, plus dairy equipment and 10 Tamworth hogs. Sale December 11 at 1:30 at the farm one mile west of Bal-Yinafad, under cover. Churchill W.A. and Hindley and Elliott, auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Evans
Esquesing
Erin-Esquesing
Satay
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Bal- Yinafad
Churchill W.A
Hindley and Elliott
Rockwood
Milton
Skeleton found in bay town may trace to early English settler
Remnants of a skeleton discovered near a road widening project in Concepcion bay town prompt interest in a possible Englishman from the 16th or 17th century. Settlers led by John Guy reportedly arrived in the region over 300 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmid
CPI
Bay Town
Rejon
Yn 18
John Guy
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Rowlinc Ae
Grange Willan Toakta
Toni Matmasel
Payete
Aru Relais
Toney
Tribe
Fairy Lake
Avapertore
Mass Lereie Rossel
Mise Roa Jennings
Colles Af Tanwata
Ranekbar School
Hammond
Kinry Brian
Murray Sourne
Rotary Clit
Jo Moore
FA Currey
The
United Church
Dine United Church
Cliff Sutton
Brampton
Elmer
Teovine
Francia J Lin Card
Free Press
Vapeen Artiaiae
Horn
Martie Cloner
Thoreday
Roa
Thomas Holy
Nity Cyema
Michael
Mme Naor
Ene
Artin
Awee
Ken
Jim
Tinda
Wonus Mr
Birch
Robert William
Harren Robertson
Robert H. Armstrong
Gleniece Marie
Norman Robertson
Kenneth Roy Hurren
David Hurren
Georgetown
Francis Wilds
Bert McMenemy
Wee George
Kenney
Walter Scott
Hewitt
Armstrong
Fred Lemon
Parkhurst
Nicholas
Patras
Asia Minor
Childrn
Bkatlog
Cgeorgetown Arena
SS Noft
Naseagaweyn
Mon Hay Orvesing
Family Outfitters
Ss Kros
Dons. Bexton’s
Rhinestone
Speyside
Post Office
Ford
Early Motors
Milton Ont
William Fryer
White Dept
Afp
Insor
Fert Qar
Kamer Anne Ak Ted Tans
Font Sale
Akales
Aire
Sharlett Marehall
Jack Marshall
Mill St
Holmes Bros
Robert Albertson
Erin
Earl Way
Ontario St
Guelph
Bower Ave
C.cm
C.C.M
Apples
Spys
Courtland
Ontaro
Roy Laidlaw
Norval
West Ching
Electrolux
Frank Wilson
Sgirl
Quebec
Victor
Son
Fisher's
Fisher Orchards
Burlington
Onta
Man Street
Thomas Jeremiah Kennedy
Kennedy
Nissagaweya
Halen
Teoghall
Acton Ontara
Wate Rae Phe
Feat Poger
Nantet
J Or Holmes
Halton Poultry
Pruley
Old Worara Ie LA
Freelan
Hannon
Steve Peroni
Warner
SS No 9
Limehouse Vilage School
Dullex
Ficatne
Kenyn & Clarke
Limehouse
Mit
Ares
Mr F McGee
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Crescent St
Belwood
Zrni
George Gibson
Gordon Young Lowited
Kitchener
Hoth
Alfred J. Bishop
Certified Public Accountant
Mai Street
Georestown
Montreal
Grace Lillian Denton
Pereons
Estre
Grace Lillian Ston
Ate
Sengim
Ha'tee
Derraced
Acre
Kearns, McKinvon, Clare and Kearns
Douglas St. Guelph
Edna Tutt
Am-S
Garton Strain
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