Christmas Season Notes and Local Updates Across Acton
Local Christmas preparations continue with tree lighting and fairs at the United Church and Central offices. Acton Retail Merchants push for festive display as mail service faces a six week delay. Rev James Sutherland inducted at St David's Church Campbellville. Traffic signals at the railway crossing begin second day of use amid mild issues. WOW Gummer named mayor of Wingham for a second term. highway reports show Queen Elizabeth Way to Acton paved or under construction portions with Milton to Acton gravel sections.
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James Sutherland
St David's Presbyterian Church
Campbellville
Acton
Wow Gummer
Wingham
Thurstey
Wingham Chemier
Garney
Department of Highways
Reeds
Queen Elizabeth Way
Nelson
Fair Nelsan
Petermog
Palermo
Milton
Fair Milton
Celly
Wellington Holstein Calf Club elects 1981 officers at Guelph
At the Wellington County Holstein Calf Club annual meeting in Guelph, Everett Oxley of Rockwood became president for 1981. New officers include Wilham Winer as first vice president and Arthur Stovel as second, with Alvin Hammond Moorefield as fourth vice president. Miss Eleanor Townsend won the Fred Hamilton Cup for club work, and Gordon Ferguson produced a superior dairy record. Wellington County members claimed several honors at the fair, finishing sixth in points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County Holstein Calf Club
Guelph
Everett Oxley
Rockood
Richard W. Hannam
Firt
Wil Ham Winer
Arthur Stovel
Rockwood
Ind
Alvin Hammond Moorefield
JM Gilchrist
R R
Holstein Club
CNFE
Toronto
Wellington County
3 Head
Woman's Association Meeting Held at Minister's Parsonage
A December gathering of the Woman's Association of the United Church met at the minister's home with President Jo Wilderspin presiding. Plans were laid for a Christmas bazaar, tea, and sale of goods. Officers for 1981 were installed by Rev EA Currey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
Jo Wilderspin
F Cleave
J Rolston
Evans
Aick
Currey
Jennings
Halton Ladies Hear Halton Economist at Wool Meeting
Halton home economist Miss Hunt spoke at the Wool Meeting hosted by Miss Evens. The event included a dinner with the Kathleen Kirkpatrick group and noted visitors from Toronto and Islington while local families attended social gatherings and gift distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hunt
Halton
Weld
Miss Evens
Girls Project Group
Kathleen Kirkpatenk
A J Smethunt
JA Smethurst
Islington
Gisby
D S&s McDonald
Guelph
A W Fane
Norma Lane
Toronto
E Miller
J. Ellerby
Hall Board
Joe McDonald
FE Miller
Christmas events span town venues in December
Community listings show multiple December happenings. Legions and churches host tree lightings, carol services, and a Christmas concert series at Town Hall and St Alban's. Acton hosts a euchre dance, home and school party, and a Sunday School concert. Families welcome at all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Acton Town Hall
Acton Home and School Association
Acton Public School
St. Alban's’ Church
St. Alban's
Acton
Births and Death Notices From Ontario Communities
Births announced for Chevy Margare, Tracy, Donne Mane, Bert Jr, and other children. Marriages shown for Wilson, Buchanan, French, Hamilton, Spencer with full names and hometowns. Deaths noted for Buchanan, Huchanan, Hamilton, Spencer, and more, with locations in Guelph, Rockwood, Acton, and surrounding area. Interments at local cemeteries follow services.
In Memory Notices and Card of Thanks
Obituary style memorials for Robert Bell, Pte Wilson Gordon, Edith Gamble, Edgar Gamble, and Margaret Sophia Watson, with dates and family tributes. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for illness support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Pte Wilson Gordon
Revenna
Italy
Classified Want Ads Roundup from Acton and Georgetown
A dense jumble of for sale notices and wants from Acton and Georgetown lists items from a maroon pram to dining room suites, stoves, heaters, and skates. It includes used cars, household goods, and rental requests with many phone numbers and local addresses. The page also shows requests to buy or rent items and services, plus farm equipment and livestock mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Carson
Tom Hewson
Georgetown
Sewer Contractors A Bi ro and J Mathe Phones 133 for services
A brief item lists sewer contractors A Bi ro and J Mathe with phone contact 133 for services. The readable line suggests a small advertisement or notice offering sewer-related work. No further details are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Biro
J Mathe
Mackenzin News Snapshot
Slips and bumps noted as pedestrians maneuver streets, attempting to dodge hazards. Observers report cautious movement around uneven surfaces and ongoing traffic pressures in the area.
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Fie
Prez
Tn Acton
Ornt
Munday
Ust
United
Gage End
Acton Retail Merchants Association
Buon
Wellington
W.A
Lurehouse
Iw.i
Halton Economist
Angus McDonald
Joe, Clifford
Kenneth MecDonald
Ro Lane
McDonald-Coleman
Knox Church
Joseph Scott
Thompson
Ralph Thompson
Ruby Duncan
Orangeville
Russell Thompson
Paul Kelly
Legion
Town Hall
Lorne School
St Joseph's Church Hall
Laing’s Dairy
Oren
Harney Hassard
Chevy Margare
Alexandria
Tracy
John ML Tracy
Alliren Fryer
St Ville
Platt
Hert Platt
Vimy Street
Bert Jr
Mother
Beby
Huchanan
Guelph Geneva Hospital
Joseph Huchanan
Martha Reid
W Wt Buchanen
Hamilton
George Serry
Lucy Anatee
Wm Hamilton
George Perry
Grace
GS Grant
Nellie
Jack
New Jersey
Farward
Fred
St Johns Anglican Church
Eden Mills
Spencer
Guelph General Hospital
Eleanor Agnes Spencer
William and
Augusta Trout
Bom Spencer
Anne
Emerson
Rashaw
Alta
Rass
Estevan
Sask
Neil Agassiz
Allan
Hapen
Rockwood United Church
Rockwood Cemetery
Acton United Church
Willowdale Male
By Tooke
Plain & Stripes
Orient
Weldrest
Elliott Bros
Thelma Greer
Alfred Allen
Hanna’‘S
POR Sale
George Towns
Jim Sayers
Madill
Acton Auto Hadty
Toson
Main St
Arthur Street
McHugh
UR Guelph
FOI Saly
John Gordon
Peel
Queen St Acton
Gils White Stairs
Ste 5
Pune Lw
Hateh- Lewes Ltd
Fergus
Crite
Keith Barts
Heli
Mierks
Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Fergue Ontario
Salpmen
Oakville
Delorimier
Montreal
Ford
Monarch
The
Acton Free Press
Free Press Office
Brown
Min Roche
McFbachkern Electric
All New
T A
Rollo Pers
Ernie
Roxy
Ernies
Roxy Theatre
Hidg Sry
Kitchener
Mackenzin
Brandram Hendersoon
J. B MacKenzie & Son
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