Acton Rotary Club Showcases Leather Story Feature
The Acton Rotary Club luncheon featured a "Story of Leather" demonstration provided by Beardmore and Co. The program highlighted glove making at Storey Glove Co with Mr. R. R. Arnold explaining processes. Acton’s old glove industry anchors future industry visits planned by the committee.
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Acton Rotary Club
Beardmore and Co
Storey Glove Co
R. R. Arnold
Actorfx
Carinda
Acton Industrica
Local residents share visits and hospital updates
Saskatoon’s Mr Jax McQueen and Mrs MacArthur with Johnny spent the weekend in Portlion. Wm Grundy of Lakeview visited Acton. Amos Manors attended the Warden’s Dinner. Hanover visitors Clare Prosser visited Dills’ home. Near and Murray at the Wardens Dinner in Georgetown. Richardson family weekend with R Rawson. F J McCutcheon visited Harvey McCutcheon in London. John Irwin hospitalized in Toronto. R Perry Watson improving at Western Hospital Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Grundy
Lakeview
Acton
Clare Prosser
Hanover
G. A. Dills
F. J. McCutcheon
Mrs. Harvey McCutcheon
London
R. Perry Watson
Western Hospital
Toronto
Clayton Acton announce engagement of Marie Elizabeth Acton
Mr and Mrs William H Acton of Ont announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marie Elizabeth a registered nurse to William Patrick Hincks son of the late Mr and Mrs W P Hincks of Brantford Ont The wedding is planned for early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Clayton Acton
Marie Elizabeth
R.N
William Patrick Hincks
W. P. Hincks
Brantford
Motorcycle crash injuries reported in Georgetown
Jack Gilbert remained seriously injured after a Wednesday motorcycle crash on Glen Road near Paper Mill Road. He is reported as somewhat improved while doctors treat severe internal injuries to his leg and head. Nearby, Ken and Gind McMillan returned from Chicago with prize ribbons from the International Livestock Exposition.
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Jack Gilbert
Gilbert
Glen
Papermill Road
Ken
Gind McMillan
Chicago
Halton
Mo O
Stewart
Garry Clarke
Durham Street
Clarke
Barry, Jr
Robert
Jack Beamish
Ospringe
Farr
M.trow
Toronto
H. M Stewart
Wildwood
Georgetown
Stewarts
Alex Greig
Herald
Officials Vote Warden Cleave Out as Halton Council Adjourns
At Halton County meeting Warden George Cleave was asked to step down after a year of service. WH Rigger chaired, praised Cleave, and the council wished him well. Cleave credited treasurer Miss Manted and clerk Wm. Teans for aid and recalled the warden’s dinner in Georgetown as the session adjourned.
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George Cleave
Rigger
Mr Cleave
Cleaves
Cleave
Offloe
Hatton County
County Council
Miss Manted
Wm. Teans
Church News Fourth Sunday Advent Services and Greetings
The Acton Free Press prints church notices for December 19 1948. Morning worship at 11 00 features a sermon Saved by a Child. At 11 30 church school meets. Evening service at 7 00 presents The Simplicities of Christmas. The Lendons send greetings to editor staff and readers.
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Our Church School
Lendon
Acton Free Press
Knox Church Acton Morning and Evening Services
Morning service at 11 00 led by Rev W S Sutherland BA of Whitechurch Ontario. Sunday School at 12 15. Evening service at 7 00 led by Rev W S Sutherland BA. Congregational meeting on Monday Dec 20 at 8 p m. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
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W. S. Sutherland
Whitechurch
Christmas Service at Bayotiat Church December 19 1948
The Bayotiat Church announces a Christmas program on Sunday December 19 1948 with Sunday School at 10 30 am and a service at 11 30 am titled Why Give Gifts Reverend Chas R Gower leads the Acton ministry. Friday BV EU canceled this week only.
Advent Services and Carol Service Schedule
The church announces Advent events with 10.00 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion Beginners' Class at 7.00 p.m. Evening Prayer and a Carol Service on Sunday December 26 at 7 p.m. Visitors welcome.
1948 Council Completes Work Last Evening
The 1948 council wrapped up business with praise for cooperation and plans for the new year. A culvert project on Main Street North was noted. Annexation proceedings are set for January 12 at 11 15 a.m in the Town Hall auditorium. The first 1949 council meeting is scheduled for January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Main Street
J. Reeve McCutcheon
Terra Cotta Purchases and Local Real Estate Moves
Mr and Mrs R S Schwalds of Toronto buy the general store of Mr Leslie Scam on Main Street Miss Barnhart also purchases building lots in Terra Cotta Miss L Lauthlin of Toronto visits Terra Cotta friends for a few days
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R. S. Schwalds
Toronto
Leslie Scam
Main Street
Miss Barnhart
Miss L. Lauthlin
Global exchange reshapes culture with Wright brothers plane swap
In a landmark exchange Britain traded the Wright Brothers airplane for the manuscript Alice In Wonderland. The deal highlights postwar cultural restitution as nations swap tech and literary treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
USA
Wright Brothers
Watson addresses Halton livestock group on supply and demand
Ontario Live Stock Commissioner W P Watson urged Halton farmers to couple supply and demand with purchasing power. He reviewed world markets, Marshall Plan effects, and US prices, noting oversupply risks and the need to improve herd quality through artificial insemination and better recordkeeping.
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W. P. Watson
Ontario
Halton Livestock Improvement Association
Court House
Milton
Watson
Dominion Provincal Agricultural
Ottawa
Chicago
Halton
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Europe
U.S
U. S
France
European
Mr. Watson
Max
Brampton Veterinarian Bailed After Horse Show Death
Dr William C Bovaird prominent Brampton veterinarian and horse breeder released on $5000 bail after being charged in the fracas over a horse show jumping course at Lester's Rink. Herbert Gowland farmer exhibitor fatally injured. autopsy cites spontaneous brain hemorrhage. Inquest planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam C. Bovaird
Brampton
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Herbert Gowland
Chinfella Cousy
Bovaird
Gowland
O. V. College
Lester’s Rink
Toronto
Gywland
Oakville selects James R. Black as mayor in third bid
James R. Black wins Oakville mayoral race with 1 183 votes while Howard Litchfield receives 593 electors. A separate report notes Cecil Inglehart, 19, suffers a serious hand crush at Barringam Rubber and Plastics. A car collides with a CN rail crossing then train passes without further harm.
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James R.black
Oakville
Black
Howard
Litchfield
Cecil Inglehart
Stanley Inglehart
Palermo
Barringam Rubber and Plastics Company Ltd
Trafalgar Journal
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Acton’ Club
Jax. McQueen
Saskatoon
Sask
Robert MacArthur
Johnny
Amos Manors
Messrs
Alexander Near
Wesley Murray
the Legion Hall
Thomas Richardson
Jack. Richardson
R. Rawson
John Irwin
St. Michael's Hospital
Halton Council
Church News
Batted Church of Canada
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Canada Knox Church
St. Alban's Church
W. G. Luxton
BSA
Cecil-A
Carr
Savage Updeal
Douglas St. Suelph, Ont
Council
Allan
Arthur ST. Guelph
Kendrick
Acton Woodcrafts
E. Varey
Mill
W. PB. Watson
Halton Livestock Producers
al FG
Tyrone
Tyrone Power
Linda Darnell
Iadel Tee
KANIN
Ronald Colman
Signe Hasso
Edmond O'Brien
Universa
Val
Soume Bach
Carol
Pam
Roxy
W.T. Patterson R
Wyndham ST
Guelpu
Delow Maher Shoe
BON 5 Free Press
F. L.wright
Wilbur
A.lamp
Loupe
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