Acton Christmas Preparations Amid Street Repairs and Holiday Plans
Local notes describe a festive season with a tall Christmas tree at the Post Office and successful Christmas sale events at United Church. Acton streets see repairs and new traffic signals, while merchants prepare prize coupon promotions for a December drawing. Reverend Acmarang spoke at a Campbellville church event, and local officials report highway progress from Queen Elizabeth Way to Milton.
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Reeds
Queen Elizabeth Way
Acton
Queen Ellisbeth Way
Nelson
Fair Nelson
Palermmo
Palermo
Milton
Fair Milton
Celly
District Man Head of Wellington Club
At the Wellington County Holstein Calf Club annual meeting in Guelph, 1961 officers were elected led by president Richard W. Hannam of Guelph. Key winners included Miss Elicanor Townsend and dairy herdman Gordon Ferguson for superior production, with 12 local farmers earning high honors as Wellington placed sixth in points at the fair.
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Wellington County Holstein Calf Club
Guelph
Everett Oxnby
Rochwonad
Richard W. Hannam
Tint
Willam Winer
Arhur Stovel
Rockwood
Alvin Hammond
Moorrfield
Jom Gilchrist
Stothers
Arthur
Gale
Flicanor Townsend
Beelwood
Fred Hamilton
Gordon Ferguson
Ontario Reformatory
Holstein Club
CNFE
Toronto
Wellington County
Whead
Woman's Association Meeting Held at Minister's Home
December session of the Woman's Association of the United Church met at the parsonage on Taesday with president Mr Jo Wilderspin presiding. Officers were installed by Rev EF A Currey. Plans for a Christmas bazaar tea and sale were made. eighteen get well cards to be sent. a quilting program to start next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
Taesday
Jo Wilderspin
J Rolston
EF A Currey
Wilderspin
F Cleave
Evans
Aick
Currey
E Jennings
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Halton Community
Halton residents attend WoL meeting at Miss Ivens home where Miss Hunt wins a dinner prize. Mrs Smethunts return from a lengthy illness. the chatmas party at Garlph features gifts from Brewers Retail. Toronto visitors include Mr Lane and Miss Norma Lane while a Knoxville wedding and hospital recuperation update also appear.
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A W Lane
Norma Lane
Toronto
E Miller
J. Eljerby
Hall Board
Joe McDonald
F Miller
Angus McDonald
Joe
Cliffont
Kenneth McDonald
Ro Lane
McDonald-Coleman
Knox Church
Georgetown
Joseph Scott
Christmas concert and party listings for Acton and Greenock
A string of holiday events and concerts are listed for Acton and nearby towns. Includes Welcome to Greenock Concert December 15, Acton Euchre and dance December 22, and St Alban’s Church carols service December 17 with a Christmas operetta on December 15. Also Christmas party at Acton Home and School Association and goose prizes at St Joseph’s Church Hall.
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Lorne School
Greenock
Acton Town Hall
Acton Home and School Association
Acton Public School
St. Alban's
St Joseph's Church Hall
St. Alban’s
Town Hall
Acton
Births and engagements noted in Ontario notices
A number of births and announcements from Ontario are listed. Chireyl Margate born November 22 in Alexandria to Jorn Hassard and Harvey Hassard. Tracy Tracy (nee Fryer) born December 10, 1950 in Ville Saint-Laurent. Donne Marnie Williams born December 9, 1460 at Gumph General Hospital. Dec 10 births at Acton Nursing Home. numerous obituaries and funeral notices for residents in Powassan, Guelph, Rockwood, Markdale, and nearby communities, detailing family connections and burial details.
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Tracy
John ML Tracy
Alliren Fryer
Beth of Thee
Ville St Leurent
Que
Guelph General Hospital
Meade Carroll
Percy French
Perth Street
Guelph
Carrol of
Scotland
Lillian Woods
Acton
Tovell Funeral Home
Yarmouth St
Woodlawn
Spencer
Eleanor Agnes Spencer
William and
Augusty Trout
Wo M Spencer
Anne
Rockwood
Ont
Emerson
Rashaw
Alta
Rass
Estevan
Sask
Neil
Agassiz
Allan
Hope
Rockwood United Church
Rockwood Cemetery
Memorial notices and tributes from a 1940s paper
In memory of Robert Bell died December 18 1949 and Wilson Gordon killed at Reggio near Ravenna December 14 1944. Edith Gamble died December 18 188? and Edgar Gamble January 27 188?. Margaret Watson died December 15 149. Cards of thanks express gratitude for illness support.
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Bell
Robert Bell
Tts
Gordon
Pte Wilson Gordon
Revenna
Italy
Gamble
Edith Gamble
Edgar Gamble
For Sale Classifieds and Requests From Acton and Georgetown
A chaotic ran of for sale notes, requests, and notices listing eggs, poultry, cookware, clothing, vehicles, tools, and housing. Names include Jim Sayers, McHugh, Tom Hewson, and Sid Carson with addresses in Acton Georgetown and Guelph. The ads urge selling or renting items and services with contact details and short descriptions across multiple categories.
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Sid Carson
Chen
Reo
McCormick Deering
Firestone
Ford - Ferguson
Tom Hewson
Georgetown
Sewer Contractors A Bi ro and J Mathe
Sewer service advertisement noting contractors A Bi ro and J Mathe offering sewer work.
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A. Biro
J Mathe
Madenzia Streets Report Brief
A brief street scene note mentions people moving through the area and avoiding obstacles as a local update. The fragment cites J. 8 Mackenzie & Son in a closing line.
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Arton
Unitedd
Actun
Clerlia
Acton Rete Merchants Association
RH Acmatrang
James Sutherland
St David's Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
Buon
Ther Wow Gummer
Wingham Fur
Thursdea
Wingham Chantel
Gurney Wee Tommerly
Actan
Wellington
W.A
Lurehouse
Halton Economist
Hare Aes
Laing’s Dairy
Actoh
Jorn
Hassard
Mrr
Ldr
Harvey Hassard
Wohen
Chireyl
Margate
Alt
Alexandria
Hert Platt
Vimy Street
Oon
Dong
Huchanan
Joseph Huchanan
Marthe Reid
W Wt Bruchanen
Borkwood
George W Buchanan
Vandelrur
Albert K Buchanan
Leaside
Markdale
Acton United Church
Willowdale Male
Egill
By Tooke
Plain & Stripes
Orient
Weldrest
Elliott Bros
Jack
Thelma Greer
Alfred Allen
HANNA
Dre
Geese Me Mo Madill
George Town
Jim Sayers
Pxatge
Georgertown
Winteriget
Acton Auto Hadty
MacDonald, Hird
Boy's Sabates
Anthur Street
Muse
Alep
Osha
McHugh
Sally
John Gorton
Commer
Peel St
Acton Rivda
Atlas
Queen St Acton
Phaune
Teo Cunfur
Roume
Ckicky Lewis
Dalla
Loys
Lone
Crite Keith Barts
Duaebee
uFful
Plerks
Twindle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Fergus Ontario
Union
Oakville
Delorimier
Montreal
Ford
Monarch
The
Acton Free Press
Bex
Oe Wednealays
Eithe
Bel Optometrist
Free Press Office
TOST
Brown
Monecy Tur Guelph
Mr Roche
FactKern
Business Electric All
Rollarts
Ernie
Roxy Theatre I Ag
Salee
Ernica Radio and
Roxy Theatre
Ore Tomer
Kitchener
Modern Aires Orchestra
Madenzia
Ain
Brandram Henderson
MacKenzie & Son
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