Local note on residents and visitors
Friends report Mr. R. Cross is home from Guelph General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Mason depart for the winter at their St. Petersburg Florida home. Weekend visitors at W. G. Roszel’s include L Baxter and Hobby of Barrie, W. E. Baxter and family of Clinton, Roy Tremblay of Port Credit, and Lorene Rosze of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.r. Cross
Guelph General Hospital
Amos Mason
St. Petersburg
Florida
W. G. Roszel
Baxter and Hobby
Barrie
W. E. Baxter
Clinton
Roy Tremblay
Port Credit
Lorene Rosze
Toronto
Yule Christmas Meeting of Knox Auxiliary in Acton
The Young Women's Affiliated Auxiliary of the Daughters of Knox Acton held a December gathering at Mia June Watkins home. Members reported annual Presbyterian secretaries’ figures, donated new or used children's clothing for Korea, planned a candle service, and enjoyed a pageant based on Bethlehem followed by carols, games, Santa gifts, and a Christmas lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Knox
Acton
Mia June ‘Watkins
C. Ashley
B. A. Hansen
C. Kingsmill
Korea
John Anderson
Mic
Bar
C.G.L.T
June Watkins
M. Blow
Doris Allen
Helen Holmes
Allan Ellerby
Bethlehem
Peter Marshall
Santa
E. A. Hansen
Milton Heights School Destroyed by Fire Saturday
Fire gutted the two room brick Milton Heights school last Saturday leaving the building unsafe and 28 dollars collected for the Red Cross destroyed. Caretaker Mrs Isaac Hilson and her daughter Betty raised the alarm as Interprovincial Brick workers and Milton fire brigade fought the blaze. The concert costumes were lost, but Miss Mary Andrews promised the students a concert anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Heights
Isaac Hilson
Betty
Interprovincial
Milton
Mary Andrews
Red Cross
Scouts Hold Regular Meeting at Scout Hall
The group held a Monday night meeting with patrols competing in a free-for-all, flag battles, knot races, and signaling instruction. The Cougars won the inspection and reclaimed the flag from the Foxes, then planned a Christmas party for December 20 and discussed weekend outings to Blue Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Currie
The
Seagulls
Bob Armstrong
Cougars
Ray Kirkness
Curly
P.l.’S
Scouter
Cougar Patrol
Blue Springs
Christmas Decor Ideas and Council Notes From Acton
A feature urges festive home decorations with doorway greens wreaths and candles. The Acton council discusses firefighting gear care, easements for power lines, service extensions to Cobble Hill and Glenlea subdivisions, tax adjustments, and regular accounts totaling 5031.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nesbitt
D. Kingshott
Jones and van Gils
Council
Glenlea
Bell
M. Nellis
Cobble Hall
Acton Free Press
Calder
Bengt Lasby
Bhatow
Farm forums find farm families underinsured due to cost
Across Canada farm forums held on November 22 found insurance seen as important with fire and auto cover to protect investments. Medical coverage was deemed the family's responsibility, while wind insurance was questioned. overall most families lack adequate coverage, many carrying more than they can afford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Halton County
Wide Gift Range For Handyman
The DIY movement boosts gift ideas for the man of the house with hand tools in rugged chests and portable drill kits. It notes home workshops expanding to power tools and all in one units, plus durable denim workwear with deep pockets. A job interview anecdote contrasts benefits at prior and new employers, ending with a folded company.
Edible Ornaments Good On Your Tree
Instructions for making edible Christmas tree ornaments using popcorn balls. Mix water molasses sugar salt butter heat to 240 and 270 degrees, add vinegar vanilla and more butter, coat popped corn, shape into balls, wrap in waxed paper and cellophane, hang on the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Transformers Trouble for P U C shows delays in pay and services
The commission discusses holiday pay limitations for Mr Duby and Mr Lambert, requests salary adjustments, and reviews a two year old temporary work-hour arrangement. It directs faster completion of holiday pay and surveys salary changes, while planning early meter reading and water sewer service work. Public works and postal issues in Warren Grove are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallan County
Coitieis
Corner
Reeves A
Service
Nassagaweya
Wilfred Bird
Esquesing
RO Thompson
Connenl
A. Duby
Warren Grove
Duby
Tyler
Lambert
Simply Can't Miss With Necktie Gift This Christmas
Gift guidance urges selecting solid colors and small patterns to complement suits. Emphasizes variety including striped crepes foulards and motifs, and notes popular neckwear from retailers such as Bilton Perry and Packard Electric. Countdown signals 13 shopping days left till Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMecktiex
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Stanley Mackie
Davia
Islington
J. L
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Ancaster
G. H. Switzer
George Switzer
Stratford
Luxton Memorial Hall
Chambers
Harold
AT Ledger's
1.G.A
Presswood’s Lbs. Wieners
I.G.A
Erin Ledge
Ledgers
J. Ledger
Hilltop Lodge
Erin
Enrico Caruso
Naples
Caruso
London
Savile Row
Yale
Canadian Underwriters’ Association
North Halton
HEPC
Leishman Park
Wood Way
Georgetown
Ingles
Helwig, Anderson, Loutitt
D.ro
J.B. Mackenzie and Son
Toth
Thompson
Acton Woodcraft
C. E. Hickey and Sons
Thompson Motors Concrete Pipe Ltd
Hughes Owens
W. Agar Acton
Scott's
Bracken Ins
Mackenze and Son
Roy
JB. Frank
Mitton McMullen
IGA
Sulin Can
Legion
Wreath
CNR
Dozer Moonews Kruder Acton
Dan Johns Manville Co
Blue Cross
Lorne Masters
Rowntree
Page & Shaw
Neilson
Watson
Transformers
P.U.C
Hydro
Masco Sr
Openyy
Amr
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