Exchange of Gifts At Choir Dinner
Members of Knox church choir enjoyed their annual dinner and social evening on Saturday. The Ladies Aid catered the meal. Ted Harsen and Miss Inez Mc Lellan directed the program which included games. Harry Otterbein showed colored slides of autumn scenery around Acton. An exchange of gifts concluded the evening.
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Knox Church Choir
Ted Harsen
Inez McLellan
Ames
Harry Otterbein
Acton
Health Clinic Attendance at Eden Mills Falls Short of November
The Eden Mills December health clinic drew good turnout but fewer children than in November. Dr Archie Bull, Halton county Medical Health Officer, oversaw the event with many young mothers present. Organizers from Eden Crest and Eden Mills Women’s Institutes supported the clinic and urged further attendance in January.
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Eden Mills
Archie Bull
Halton County
iIt
Eden
Mills
Eden Milk
Eden Crest Women’s Institute
Eden Mills ‘Women’s Institute
Successful Bazaar Held By Ladies Aid
The Eden Mills United Church Ladies Aid held a most successful bazaar Wednesday evening in the Christian Education Room. Many hand made articles were unusually attractive with aprons pot holders and home made baked goods in demand by single men and mothers who admit they have little time to knit for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills United Church Ladies’ Aid
Christmas Theme For LODE Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE held its December meeting at Mrs. H Mainprize residence with Christmas decor. A two minutes’ silence honored the late Mrs. Peter A Smith. Mrs W Wolfe spoke on World Affairs and Palestine with Mrs Knox absent. Donations supported Order projects and a Christmas lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varius
Campaign Changes New Zealand Christmas Cards Spark Controversy
A year after a town campaign to replace secular Christmas cards with faith focused ones, church leaders in Kaitaia north of New Zealand urged Christ centered cards. Priests and vicars joined the effort receiving many requests for supplies and prompting repeat orders nationwide.
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New Zealand
Kaitaia
Cannwaagn
United Co-operatives Net Half Million in Otari
J E Nephew of Woodstock president of United Co operatives of Ontario told delegates at the annual meeting held December 12 and 18 at the Royal York Hotel Toronto that the organization netted half a million dollars for the first time in its history.
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United
Ontari
J. E
Woodstock
U.C.O
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Milton Plant Final Moving Operations Expected This Month
John Ostler, general manager, said Milton plant moving operations should complete by month end. A number of employees will commute daily from Hamilton for an indefinite period. About five employees and their families have already moved to Milton.
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John Ostler
Hamilton
Milton
Santa Claus Visits Halton Centennial Manor Christmas Event
Halton Centennial Manor hosted a December 8 Christmas program by 25 Lakeview Choral Society members and instrumentalists led by J. Salmers. Santa arrived with gifts, the residents enjoyed music, a bone player, and a toy guitar for Mr. Wiggers, ending with We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
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Halton Manor
Lakeview
Lakeview Choral Society
Oklahoma
Choral Society
Clarke
J. Salmers
Lake
Bud Weeks
Norman Wiggers
Juanita
Santa Claus
Santa
Wiggers
Eden Mills Wins First Round At Cribbage Final
Eden Mills defeated Union 21 to 11 in the opening cribbage round held Tuesday night. Tiger Cats and Legion tied 16 apiece while Station Hotel beat Ramblers 19 to 13. Tom Bennett and Ted Elliott led with seven wins. Euchre winners were Pete Turkesz Emerson Patrick and Lloyd Neville. Norm Morton won the booby.
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Eden Mills
Union
Tiger Cats
Legion
Station Hotel
Ramblers
Tom Bennett
Ted Elliott
Pete Turkesz
Emerson Patrick
Lloyd Neville
Norm—Morton
Dinner Dancing For Ladies Night At Y M C A
The Y s Men offered a turkey dinner and dancing for their wives at the Y M C A last Thursday night. Elmer Smith opened the meeting as president, with Charles Leath erland as fines master and Rev Gordon Adams as guest speaker.
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Y.M.C.A
Y Ladies
Elmer Smith
Charles Leatherland
Gordon Adams
G. W. McKenzie
Bill Wilson
Adams
Six Lbs Of Ginger In A Christmas Pudding Recipe
Canadian National Railways chefs prepared over two tons of plum pudding for Christmas dining cars using 300 pounds raisins and sultanas, 360 pounds currants, 6 1/4 pounds ginger, and a massive dry mix. A home sized version lists precise ingredients and method, yielding 21 000 servings.
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Canadian National Railways
Joseph E. Nellis
C_N.R
Portie
Nellis
Meni
Knox Evening Group Christmas Party Highlights
The Alert Evening Auxiliary met December 7 at Mrs. Cameron Leishman’s home for a pre Christmas party. Mrs. S. Sinclair led a Christmas worship service, with Mrs. Somerville and Mrs. Clifton on piano. Treasurer Miss Emma Cole reported a strong year, and secretary Mrs. A McIsaac summarized activities. Mrs. R. Turner and Mrs. A. Mann organized Christmas cheer and gifts. Mrs. Inglis and Mrs. Leishman supervised a luncheon, with games by Mrs. Jacque, Mrs. Krapek, and Mrs. Anderson. Bella Maye Rostell thanked everyone for the evening.
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Cameron Leishman
Alert Evening Auxiliary
S. Sinclair
George Somerville
E. Clifton
James ‘Inglis
Emma Cole
A. McIsaac
R. Turner
A. Mann
Earl Marshall
J. Jacque
J. Krapek
F. Anderson
Santa At Meeting Of Mission Circle
The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist church held a December meeting at Mrs. Cripps home 119 Mill St. The event featured a Christmas party with carols a Bible character contest a gospel reading and a solo by Faye Garner. Santa distributed gifts and a social hour followed with thanks to the hostesses.
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Women's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Icy Roads Cause Three Accidents
Police report three minor crashes in the district due to skidding on ice. Russell Elliott of Campbellville damaged his car in a ditch on Guelph Line. John Karavos of Milton wrecked into guard rails near Speyside on No. 25 highway. Stan Punter of Downsview struck a culvert after losing control on Base Line near Ontario Street.
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Russell Elliott
R.R. 1
Campbellville
Guelph
John Karavos
Milton
No. 25
Speyside
Stan Punter
Downsview
Ontario Street
Canadian-born Americans hit one million in 1950 census
The 1950 census counted about one million residents in the United States who were born in Canada. This marked a notable milestone in cross-border migration with continued settlement in major urban centers and border regions.
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United States
Acton Notes Sketch Holiday Travel And Health News
Personal notes detail hospitalization in Toronto for Russell Archie and a series of visits and travels. Huntsville weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Krapek and relatives. Barbara Brown of Galt stays with J. Greer in Acton. Willowdale visitors the Coy family in Acton and Guelph. Mason couple plans Florida winter. Francis Wilds injures ankle in Gatt and enters Waterloss Memorial hospital. Navy men Home for Christmas. Bill McHugh returns from Magnificent service to Halifax then radio posting. John Hufnagel and George Ware also back from Europe duties aboard HMCS Magnificent.
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Russell Archie
Toronto
Johnnie Krapek
Huntsville
R. Robertson
Stuart
Jimmie
Barbara Brown
Galt
Acton
J. Greer
Stanley Coy
Sandra Coy
Willowdale
Guelph
Bill McHugh
Halifax
Magnificent
England
Holland
Norway
Gibraltar
John Hufnagel
Panama
H.M CS
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Alberta
Halton Centennial Manor
Manor
North Pole
Clement
Peter Thomas
Canadian Legion
Ganta
Knox Penn Church
S. Lockie
Miss Joy May
Bill
David Lockie
Miss May
Son of God
Mer. Orsborn
Jacob
Egypt
Legion News
Facttory
Knox Evening Group
Acton Ratepayers’ Association
Mervin’ H. Soyster
Oklahoma City
Alex McGregor
W. D. Talbot
Stanley Cripps
J. A. Morris
St. Catharines
Morris
J. J. Morris
Niagara Falls
Hone
Cacti
Cameron Mitchell
Audrey Long
Fuzzy Knecht
Asfonderland
India
The
Khyber Rifles
Tyrone Power
Valery
Af Theroton
Sara “Atan C Curtis
Anne Gwynke
Charley Grapewin
John “Steinbeck
James Dean
Julie Harris
Public School
W. Wolfe
Bath- Ridsdale
DAD & the Lad Mill
St. Acton
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