Acton Public School Board Reviews Fire Damages Payment and Upgrades
The Acton Public School Board discussed receipt of 31 197.43 for damages from a recent school fire to reduce the debenture debt on the M. Z. Bennett school. Lighting in two classrooms was deemed inadequate while improvements are investigated. A new grade five teacher was hired and Legion Minor Sports League registration was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
M. Z. Bennett
G. W. McKenzie
Smith
Mattocks
Roy Kirkness
Middleton
Margaret Barber
McQuay
Home and School Association
Santa Claus Delights Halton Manor Residents With Christmas Night
An informal evening in Halton Manor dining room featured about 35 members of the South Brothers orchestra and the South Peel Choral Society performing a Christmas program led by Mr Salmers. Santa Claus visited in a bright red suit, distributed gifts, and residents shared carols as the event closed. A second visit on December 8 delivered baskets of fruit, candy, and cake to each resident, courtesy of the Milton Legion and Milton Fire Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Manor
South Brothers’ Orchestra
South Peel Choral Society
Lakeview Choral Socety
Howse Bros
Orf
A. Mole
Cence
Lidies
Eric Clarke
Clarke
Neil Matheson
Matheson
South Peel
House Bros. Orchestra
Salmers
Luke
Chor
Chow
Steve House
Art Foster
Norman
Wiggers
Mr. Matheson
Santa Claus
Plentia
Wisgers
Muriet
Thompson
Wayne
Santa
Malton
Leplons
Loas Agnew
Milton
Agnew
Stewart Lecckie
Lecckie
Christmas Theme At Mission Circle Christmas Gathering
The Baptist Women's Mission Circle held its December meeting at Mrs Ho Cripps home with a festive Christmas party atmosphere. Devotional readings by Mrs Tripp and Mrs Dunk highlighted Luke's Gospel and faith in God, followed by a social tea hosted by Mrs Helwig and Mrs Chapman and a gift distribution by Mrs Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Women's Mission Circle
Ho Cripps
H. Helwig
J. Chapman
Decoration Contest For Homes Launched
Burlington and Nelson township host the Chamber of Commerce home decoration contest with a $25 prize for the most attractive exterior display. The contest runs through December 20, as a panel of 10 chamber members tours the area in four cars to judge entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Township
Chamber
LIMEHOUSE Community Notes and Family Updates
The Women s Institute met at Mrs A W Benton s home Thursday evening. Sam Gisby returned from Guelph General Hospital after neck gland surgery. Norman Quibell family moved into Earl Scott s house to live with Mr Scott s father. THW Prices spent weekend with Gordon Price at Islington for their 10th wedding anniversary. Sympathy to Mr Go Sinclair family on Mrs Sinclair s death at her daughter s home. Mr A C Patterson and his mother Mrs Robert Patterson flew to Houston Texas for a visit with Arthur Patterson s household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
A. W. Benton
Sam Gisby
Guelph General Hospital
Norman
Quibell
Earl Scott
Doe Scott
Thw
Prices
Gordon Price
Islington
Go Sinclair
Sinclair
A.C. Patterson
A.C Patterson
Robert Patterson
Houston
Texas
Arthur Patterson
Christmas Sunday School prepares program at Churchill
The Churchill Sunday School estimates preparations for the Christmas Sunday program with full practice under Mrs Shirley Anderson. Congratulations to Mr John Giralf formerly of Churchill and to Miss Muar vanne McRachern on Underwood trophy, for typing proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill Sunday School
Shirley
Anderson
John Giralf
Churchill
Evans A McDonald
Carstairs
Alberta
Saturdias
Jad Funminedy
Woro McDonald
Acton
Skeoeh
Toronto
Sundin
Tion
Bea Pettemts
Mir
Reod
Davidson
Wo McArthur
Dons Reveb
Kratehener
Eden Mills Supper and Christmas Concert at Church
The Presbyterian church held its annual congregational supper and Christmas concert on Friday evening. A turkey supper from 4 to 8. The Sunday school pupils presented a program of songs and readings. Mr Douglas Black and a group of senior girls led the night with piano solos by Miss Keraw. Funeral of George Anderson noted in Nidgiarda Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Douglas Black Munnchavanan
Hiat Rollange Aloe Mes Do Me Keraw
Satta Chaas
Tonrie
Mioo
Mies
Jom Milne
Mie
District Elections Of Interest Locally
District elections report results from Georgetown Garfield Mc Gilvray Walter Jay Hiarry Hale Alfred Sykes Fred Harrison Ernest Hyde John Btott Sam Reid Sidney Hardie Arena by law Yes 725 no 376 Streetaville Deputy reeve Frank Dowdang Arnold Bartram Counc CG vleeteds Wo J Gurnell William Innes D Wilks Angus Livingstone VOC Johnson Daniel Richmond George Parker Question Adoption of word system Yes 478 no 91 Puslinch Reeve James McCay Peter C McLean Council Ralph Sher wood Scott Foxter Douglas McNally Henry Erhardt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Council
Garfield McGilvray
Walter Jay
BBS
Hiarry Hale
Alfred Sykes
Thz
Fred Harrison
Ernest Hyde
Frank Dowdang
Arnold Bartram
Counce
J Gurnell
William Innes
D Wilks
Angus Livingstone
Voc Johnson
Daniel Richmond
George Parker
James McCay
Peter C. McLean
Ralph Sherwood
Scott Foxter
Douglas McNally
Henry Erhardt
Aluminum foil shields ship blocks in Ranger construction
The U S Navy uses household aluminum foil to cover wooden blocks supporting the 60 000 ton carrier Ranger during an 18 month build to keep the steel hull free from moisture and corrosion. The practice mirrors the growing use of aluminum in ship components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Ranger
Navy
Ospringe Pot Luck Supper and Christmas Meeting Held
The Ospringe community held a pot luck supper and Christmas concert at the local church with a Nativity scene, reader Mrs Ward Bruce, and music by Mrs Byron Bruce and the junior choir. The Women’s Institute met at Mrs Klooster’s home to share Christmas customs from several countries and heard talks on health and home economics by Miss Doris Fines and nurse Miss C Miller. A handicraft exhibit and candy sale preceded carols by Mrs Wilfred Awrey and a Dutch duet by Misses Teni and Wilma Klooster with organist Mr K Klooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Bruce
Byron Bruce
Santa Claus
Women's Institute
Misa Doris Fines
C. Miller
Wellngton County
George Young
E. Fisher
Wilfred Awrey
Teni
Wilma Klooster
K. Klooster
Hhasteds
G Younpy
Mrs. Woowsey
Everton Birthday Observances Share Family Visits
Mrs Wesley Lillie hosted a Saturday gathering for Jim Mooney's birthday. Several relatives and friends from Rockwood Guelph Acton and Shanilton visited or connected over the weekend, including the Hortops Milnes Jestins Currie Mix Winters and others, with various family stops noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Lillle
Jim Mooney
Elizabeth
Nancy Hortop
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Mad Milne
Dayna Milne
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Norman Fryer
Tne
Acton
Vised
Omar Parker
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Waiting Khelpers
Fred Johnson
Andy Graham
Canadian Legion
A Clement and
Harold Coulson
St Luke's Gadsyrel
Orsborn
Christ
Seid
Thie World
Sind
Amon Tenn
Orsbern
Christus
Oto Christ
Sim
Mission Circle
Landsborough
Lo Garner
Arizona
Tripp
Dunk
Limehouse
A. W. Benton Institute
Preparing Christmas
S.S. Entertainment
Eden Mills
Ben Walken
Athenta
Sud Stadt
cPats
Pirland Lake
Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
Ospringe
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
England
Scotland
Germany
Doris Fines
Mrack Fisher
Roden Wheelers
Erin
Ma Wheeler
Arnolds Stanter
Guts
Niagara Falla
Mas Gr Sumter
Eman Baddie
Jones Hawkins
Guelph
Tesusi
Sanitone
Inquires
Halton & Peel
Colborne St. E
Oakville
Queen St. E
Brampton
Everton
Duncan Kingsbury
Catherine
Brucedale
Harry Uartolp
Miss Ada Currie
Errett Currie
Ane Mix
Alf Winters
Oqustie
Mes
Migs. McKee
Muni
Miora
Mr. c
Ted Jentina
Tom Cutting
Norton
Tommy
Shanilton
T. D. McCutcheon
Clarence Young
Baxter
Goodwill
Franklin
Prouse Motors
General Motors
Pontiac
Buick
Franklin Prouse Motors
Pontiac Pathfinder
Meeiuta
Fen
Eerste Grotto
Plymouth
Nash Rambler Fest
Eccomediacere
Decepeer
Presteat
G.M.C. Panel
DODGE
Ina
Franklin Prouse
Ont
Georgetown
Dheac
Anipori
Secur
Wen Viet
Dacron
Foyeebad
Eisen’s
Keyes
JEWEL
Don S. Bexton
Watchmaker
Mill ST
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