Acton Social News Notes Weekend Visits and Well Wishes
OD As sons and other locals enjoyed weekends with friends across Ajax Galt St Anne s Quebec and Toronto University. Ex Reeve Hartley Harrison shows progress in Toronto hospital while Lelah Ray from Toronto University visits Acton friends and Milas Ray completes studies before heading to Salt Lake City Utah.
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Hartley Harrison
Toronto
Acton
Lelah Ray
Toronto University
Joan Somerville
Milas Ray
University of Calcutta
India
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wedding of Miss Thelma Hardy to Ronald Davies in Elora
Pink and white chrysanthemums decorated Elora United Church for the wedding of Thelma Georgina Jessie Hardy and Ronald Charles Davies. The Rev I J Rees officiated with Geraldine Winch of Guelph playing the wedding march. Guests gathered from Toronto Erin Guelph Acton and Flora as the couple planned to reside in Acton after a reception at the bride’s parents home.
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Elora United
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
Cuelph
Mrs. Davies
Toronto
Erin
Flora
New Branch Plant Policy for North American Integration
A Canadian policy essay argues for encouraging American branch plants in Canada to become North American industrial units. It notes 475 million dollars of imports from the US versus 22 million dollars of exports, warning the current one day trade balance is unsustainable and calling for tariff adjustments and resource integration.
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Canatans
United States
Britain
Europe
Canada
Industral
Christmas Music at Acton United and Presbyterian Churches
On the fourth Sunday in Advent December 21 1047 the churches present Christmas services and a combined musicale at the United Church. Morning program includes Is Bethlehem Too Far and Though Ye Poor Be the Chamber with organ and contralto solo. Evening concert features chorus and carols with doors open early. Yuletide greetings extended to Free Press staff and readers.
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Bethlehem
Newton
Presbyterian and
United Churches
United Church
Acton United Church
Free Press
Christmas Services at Knox Church Acton and Bay Church
Presbyterian churches in Canada host a Christmas schedule on Sunday December 21 1947 with 11 00 a.m. Christmas Service 12 15 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes and 7 00 p.m. Joint Carol Service in the United Church The message quotes They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
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United Church
Special Christmas Service and Sunday School Session
Sunday 1 30 a.m. special Christmas service includes Sunday School and church combined with subject He That Should Come. C Music. Thursday 8 p.m. B Y P U and Bible Study welcomes all.
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B.Y.P.U
Church of B Allan the Starter Advent Services Schedule
The fourth Sunday in Advent includes 11.00 a.m. Martins and Sermon, 12.15 p.m. Church School, and 7.00 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. A Christmas Eve Communion Service is planned for 11.30 p.m. on December 24 with Rev. J. E. Maxwell of Norval presiding.
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J. E. Maxwell
Norval
Warden's Dinner Honors Reeve Norman Craig in Burlington
Guests from all parts of Halton County attended the Warden's Dinner in Burlington on a Tuesday in December at the Estaminet. Reeve Norman Craig received glowing tributes for his term with more than 100 diners, speeches by local officials, and presentation of a chair in his honor.
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Hulton
Norman Craig
Burlington
Halton
Brynes
E.holtby
E. Q Russell Leather
Cc. P. Seeley
Reeve Smith
George Cleave
Eaguening
W. I. Dick
Milton
Chas. Readhead
Norton Township
C. V. Hillmer
Oakville
Reeve Whitaker
Warden Craig
Orly
County Council
Judge Munro
Hughes Cleaver
M.P
Stanley Hall
M.P.P
Warden Davis
Peel County
George R. Harris
Olive Wardell
Marjorie Speers
Burlington Gazette
Scout and Guide Association Elect Officers for Year
The December meeting at Mrs. Thos. Jone's home marked the union of the Scout Mothers' Auxiliary and Guide Mothers' Association a year ago. Twenty two members attended with five court whist tables. prizes went to Mrs. Freda Lambert Mrs. Spielvogel and Mrs. Edna Kirkness. Officers elected: President Mrs. Spielvogel Vice President Mrs. Mae Wilds Secretary Mrs. Eva Kirkness Ass't Secretary Mrs. C. McColl Treasurer Mrs. Aileen Currie Ass't Treasurer Mrs. Lili Bradshaw Sick Committee Bette Footit Ella Gibbons Press Mrs. E. Kirkness Entertainment Mrs. Cunningham Mrs. Gibbons Representative to Scout Committee Bette Footitt. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Jone with help from several members.
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Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association
Thos. Jone
Alice Street
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Guide Mothers’ Association
Freda Lambert
Spielvogel
Edna Kirkness
Mae Wilds
Eva Kirkness
Ass't
C. McColl
Aileen Currie
Lili Bradshaw
Bette Footit
Ella Gibbons
E. Kirkness
Cunningham
Gibbons
Bette Footltt
McColl
Bradshaw
Jenning
Anderson
Alger
Hotel guests’ spending share flows to local groups
The American Hotel Association estimates that 17 percent of guest expenditures in hotels is actually disbursed by hotels to other local business groups.
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The
American Hotel Association
Christmas Carols and Their Enduring Charm
The article reflects on the long tradition of Christmas carols. It notes many melodies are old with unknown authors and praises their bright, uplifting tunes. It mentions carol singing as a popular Christmas morning custom that opens the holiday season with joy.
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Jesus
Acton Debentures Bring Good Price and Demand
Acton council debated arena finances and admission prices for games including 50¢ for all games and 20¢ for children. They approved H F Holmes at $30 per week to manage the Arena and Gord on Cook at $10 rental for the season. Debentures at 2 1/4 percent for ten years and 3 7 percent for five years were tendered. J L Graham Co. won at 99 066. الإدارة
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Holmes
Gordon Cook
Beardmore & Co
J L. Graham & Co
Leatherland
G A. Dills
North Halton
Faith in Humanity Through A Dull Police Week
Officer Casey at the station laments a quiet stretch with no robberies or murders while Chief Sweeney maintains faith in human nature. The exchange highlights the irony of conscience arriving with law enforcement during calm times.
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Casey
Sweeney
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