Acton Social Roundup Notes Visits and Guests
Mr J Malnprize returns home from Ajax for vacation while Miss Velena McEachern and Mr Douglas McEachern are home for the weekend. J J Smith of Galt visited Acton friends. Mrs J M Steele and Susan, St Annee Quebec, and Mr F W Bowes of Aylmer spent weekends with Acton hosts. Hartley Harrison in Toronto ill with no visitors posted. Leilah Ray of Toronto University visited Acton, heads to Salt Lake City after Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Smith of
Galt
A. T. Brown
Acton
J.M. Steele
J. W. Hare
Susan
St. Annee’s
Quebec
F. W. Bowes
Aylmer
John Lambert
Hartley Harrison
Toronto
Leilah Ray
Toronto University
Misa Joan Somerville
Mins Ray
University of Calcutta
India
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wedding Held At Elora United Church Near Guelph Acton
Thelma Georgina Jessie Hardy and Ronald Charles Davies wed at Elora United Church with Rev. I J Rees officiating. The bride wore gray crepe with sequin trim and carried pearls. Geraldine Winch played the wedding march. Attendents included Mabel Hardy. best man Roy Lambert. Guests from Toronto, Erin, Guelph, Acton and Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elora United Ée
Thelma
Georgina Jessie
George D. Hardy
Keene Avenue
Omar Street
Guelph
Ronald Charles Davies
E. Davies
Acton
I. J. Rees
Geraldine Winch
Mabel Hardy
Roy Lambert
Christopher Swackhamer
B. Wingrove
R. R
Mgr
New Branch Plant Policy Aims North American Industrial Units
Canadian policy calls for reducing dependence on American branch plants in Canada. It argues for tariff adjustments and industrial integration to expand North American manufacturing, shifting from a one way trade with the United States to stronger reciprocal exchanges. The plan stresses boosting Canadian and North American origins and limiting imports of U S equipment and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camutans
British Dominions
United States
Britain
Hercolonies
Europe
Canada
Industral Integration
Christmas Musicale at United Church Advent Service
The Fourth Sunday in Advent features Christmas Mine Services at 11.00 a.m. with cantatas and carols including Is Bethlehem too far and Though ye Poor be the Chamber. An evening concert at seven by the Presbyterian and United Churches choir in the United Church. Doors open early. Yuletide greetings extended to Free Press staff and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Newton
Presbyterian and
United Churches
United Church
Acton United Church
The
Free Press
Christmas services at Knox and Bay churches Acton
The Presbyterian Church at Canade Knox Church Acton and Bay Presbyterian Church invite on Sunday December 21 1947. A 11 00 a m Christmas service follows with 12 15 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes and a 7 00 p m Joint Carol Service in the United Church. The verse They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength is quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Special Christmas Service and Bible Study Schedule
Sunday 1:30 a.m. special Christmas service with combined Sunday School and church. Theme He That Should Come. Music. Thursday 8:00 p.m. B Y P U and Bible Study. A welcome to all.
Church of B Alban the Starter Advent Services Notice
Service schedule for Sunday December 21 1917 at the Church of B Alban the Starter includes 11 am Martins and Sermon 1:15 pm Beginner's Class 12:15 pm Church School and 7 pm Evensong and Sermon Christmas Eve Communion Service at 11:30 pm on December 24 to be led by Rev J E Maxwell of Norval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Maxwell
Norval
Warden Craig Honored At Burlington Dinner Event
Warden Reave Norman Craig of Burlington hosted the annual Warden's Dinner at the Estaminet with over 100 guests from Halton area. Speakers praised his term, a chair presented in tribute, and Mrs Olive Wardell entertained with violin numbers as dignitaries offered toasts and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulton County
Reave
Norman Craig
Burlington
Halton
Brynes
Grace
E.holtby
E. Russell Leather
Cc. P. Seeley
Reeve Smith
George Cleave
Enqueaing
W. S. Dick
Milton
Chas. Readhead
Nelzon Township
C. V. Hillmer
Oakville
Reeve Whitaker
Warden Craig
West OY i
County Council
Alley
Munro
Hughes Cleaver
M.P
Stanley Hall
M.P.P
Warden Davis
Peel County
George R. Harris
Olive Wardell
Marjorie Speers
Burlington Gazette
Scout Mothers and Guide Association Elect Officers for Year
The December meeting at Alice Street welcomed 22 members marking the one year union of the Scout Mothers Auxiliary and Guide Mothers Association. Officers elected include President Mrs. Spielvogel and Vice President Mrs. Mae Wilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout and Guide Mothers' Association
Thos. Jone
Alice Street
Scout Mothers’ Amxiliary
Guide Mothers’ Association
Freda Lambert
Spielvogel
Edna Kirkness
Mae Wilds
Eva Kirkness
Ass't
C. McColl
Aileen Currie
Lil Bradshaw
Bette Footit
Ellin Gibbons
E. Kirkness
Cunningham
Gibbons
Bette Footltt
McColl
Bradshaw
Jenning
Anderson
Alger
Hotels Reinvest Share Of Guest Expenditures Locally
The American Hotel Association estimates that 17 percent of guest spending in hotels is actually disbursed by these hotels to other local business groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Hotel Association
Christmas Carols and the Joy of Christmas Music
The article extols Christmas carols heard in church as aging treasures and notes their enduring appeal. It discusses the rich Christmas music repertoire including anthems oratorios cantatas and instrumental works and highlights carolers roaming streets on Christmas morning as a festive custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Acton Debentures Bring Good Price and Demand
Acton council approves arena price increases for intermediate games with 50 cent admission for all games children 20c reserved seats 75c and rents for season operations. Debenture tenders total 29000 at rates 243 percent for ten years and 329 for five years with Gordon Cook tender accepted at 99066. Council approves management hires and adjourns after completing disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hajmes
Gordon Cook
Beardmore & Co
J L. Graham & Co
Leatherland
G A. Dills
North Halton
Still Faith in Human Nature Quelled at Police Station
Officer Casey yawns at a quiet week with no robberies, murders, or arrests. Chief Sweeney urges optimism, saying something will happen. Faith in human nature remains the precinct mood despite the lull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Sweeney
Tye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Esonils
Jack Malnprize x
University At
Ajax
Velena McEachern
Mr. Douglas McEachern
Elora United Church
Church News
Hauited Church of Canada
Ontario
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Church of B. Alban
Vision Consult
Weal
E. M. Bell
Optometrist
Ekin
Allan
Arthur Street
Tone-Lite
Cecil A. Carr Savage
Douglas St Guelph, Ont
Tel
Adam
Robes
Eisens Chotuine Store
Main St. Acton
Scout and Guide Association
Mill Street
General Electric Featherweigontons
General Electric
Cristmas
Symon Hardware
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