Campbellville Ladies Aid Honors Mrs Edgar Cairns
Christmas meeting of St David's Church Ladies Aid at Mrs C A Elgley's home featured devotion led by Mrs Cairns and Mrs Moore, roll call of desired Christmas gifts, letters to shut ins, and a Life Membership for Mrs Cairns as a charter member and first treasurer. Blair Evening Auxiliary also held a Christmas meeting with readings, a Christmas story, and officer elections for 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
St. David's Church
C. A. Elgley
Dev‘otiong
E Cairns
A. Moore
Choor
W. King
Wm. Roberts
Wise “Simpson
Greenlees
Mra
M_ Moore
Menzies
R Hurren
J K. Mahon
Bre. G
Edgar Cairna
Ladies Aid
Cairns
Crawford
Blair Evening Auxiliary
Robert McPhail
Wm. Mahon
J. Wallace
Earth
A. T. Moore
Albert E Citte
J. Robertson
J Baynton
Hambly
R. M.phail
R. Mahon
R. Parker
D Inglis
Christmas Party and Club Meetings Highlight Santa Visit
Santa visit at a Sunday school Christmas concert cheered children as the Woman's Association held its Christmas meeting at Mr Smith's home with strong attendance. Officers for 1952 were announced and a lunch followed. A skating party and farm forum social events plus health updates and Christmas wishes closed the pages.
Marie DeForest and Carl Sorenson Wed in December Ceremony
Marie Ellen DeForest married Carl Erick Sorenson at her Elgin Street Acton home on December 15. Rev. E A Currey officiated as guests of about 30 enjoyed a buff et lunch. The couple will reside in New Toronto after a honeymoon, with DeForest’s sister Juanita as maid of honor and Alex Commodore as groomsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Ellen DeForest
Elgin St. Acton
Carl Erick Sorenson
Valdemer Sorenson
Longholt
Denmark
Harold DeForest
E A. Currey
Acton
Juanita
Alex Commando
YMCA List Competition Winners at Regular Board Meeting
At the YMCA board meeting a progress report was given by General Secretary CH Sutton. November activity totals show physical programs at 82, up 150 from the prior year, with higher social use and a thriving Badminton Club. Junior crafts and plaster moulding continue while senior arts pause for holidays. Nursery School enrollment stands at 58 under the Ladies Auxiliary. Sunday School results favor Presbyterian boys, United Church boys high averages, and Ruth Landsborough tops individuals. other team totals and averages are listed for each group. The series ends at Christmas with a possible January restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
CH Sutton
Brampton
Presbyterian Boys
United Church Boys
Ruth Landsborough
Sanding device offers winter traction and hidden install
A compact winter traction invention promises to release chemically treated sand from under a vehicle’s rear wheels. The device installs discreetly and may help drivers start on icy surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Engagement announced for Wauma Mary Butler's daughter
The engagement is announced of Wauma Mary, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wm Butler of Acton, to Lloyd Grant Flear, son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Flear of Alton. The marriage will take place Saturday December 29 at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauma Mary
Wm. Butler
Acton
Lloyd Grant Flear
Walter Flear
Alton
Acton High School News Christmas Cheer and Exams
Students and teachers end exams in good spirits despite awaiting results after Christmas. A Christmas party will be hosted Friday by a student group with San Claus giving gifts. Miss Harris returns from mumps, while Miss Warris’s substitute Mrs. Switver earned praise. Morning assemblies sing carols as a holiday tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Oakes
Weir Marks
San Claus
Miss Harris
Switver
Miss Warris
Christmas Meeting of Acton Women's Institute
Mrs. W Evans hosted the Acton Women's Institute Christmas gathering with a Yuletide message from president Mrs. R L Davison. Members donated a white gift shower for Children's Convalescent Hospital at Thistletown and other local institutions. A festive program featured readings, carols, a candle decor tips talk, a turkey dinner plan, and a "Something I would like for Christmas" roll call. The group praised helpers and editors for coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Evans
Acton Women's Institute
R. L. Davidson
Actonians
Thistletown
E. Smith
Geo. Lantz
Ger. Lazenby
Wilderspin
J. L. Davidson
Geo. Fryer
Lantz
D. Drysdale
J. Lovell
E Smith
Lazenby
Earl Lambert
W. I
Village welcomes weekend visitors amid holiday mood
Mrs. George D. Robertson shows improving heart condition. Mr and Mrs Alvin Fisher move to Erin. The Klooster family buy the Fisher property. Arnold Sunter and daughters visit from Niagara Falls. Arlene Fosher of Acton visits. Stanley Stainton of Toronto guests of Ada and Errett Gurrie. Helen Woodhouse of Toronto visits. Alvin McCutchen and grandson visit with Austin McCutcheon and George Anderson. Correspondent sends season's compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Robertson
Alvin Fisher
Erin
Klooster
Fisher
Arnold Sunter
Niagara Falls
G. St Round
FE Baldic Mes
Arlene Fosher
Acton
E Fisher
Stanley Stainton
Toronto
Ada
Errett Gurrie
Helen Woodhouse
Alvin McCutchen
Guelph
Austin McCutcheon
George Anderson
Star
Removing Light Scorch Marks From Garments
A quick method uses a surface rubbed with a five cent piece to lift light scorch marks. Hold the fabric taut while performing the rubbing to improve results.
WMS Executive For 1952 Announced At Meeting
A Women’s Missionary Society meeting at the parsonage last Tuesday elected and announced the 1952 officers led by President Miss M Bennett. Miss Bennett outlined work in the west and each member was urged to send cards. Rev Currey presented slides from Christ and the Fine Arts. A Christmas lunch followed and a vote of thanks was given to Rev and Mrs Currey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church
F.—Cleave
Simmons
A. Orr
MacArthur
M Ruth Nelson
Currey
Christ
ML Mainprize
H. R. Force
E. Hawthorne
J. Lambert
A. T. Brown
F. Cleave
Mission Band
A. Dills
D. Simmons
M. Mainprize
BL Veldhuis
James Moore
Missionary Monthly
P. Binnie
R. R. Arnold
C.G
Rae West
R. L. Johnston
C. LL Poole
Santa Claus Visits Dublin Women’s Institute Christmas Party
The Dublin Women’s Institute held a festive Christmas meeting at the Watkins farm home in Esquesing with a large attendance. A gift exchange, carols, and a $100 donation to Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital marked the event, along with an auction, a lunch, and thanks to the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Watkins
Dublin Women's Institute
J.C. J. VanGoozen
Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital
Calvin McIntyre
G. R. Somerville
Limehouse Memorial Hall
McPherson
Marlowe
W. Frank Capably
Institute
Santa Claus
J. Dennis
Duncan Moffat
Watkins
R.somerville
R. L Davidson
Stan Robinson
Hevada
Alex Near
Foot warmer debuts with varied colors and wall outlet use
A new foot warmer heats to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and targets aircraft surface de icing. It comes in multiple colors and can be plugged into a wall outlet.
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Campbellville
Edgar Cairns
Ballinafad
Santa
Mae
Woman’s Association
Smith
Llosa Marshall
Madill
Robert MacEnery
FW Shortill
Nix Matthews
Mitchell
Permman
McLean
Starrett
Betty Ann Kerr
Allo
Td Farm Forum
Lievd Marshall
India
Mees Lilian Shortill
Free Prees
Marie Deforest
Carl Sorenson
Presbyterian
Ron = Sinclair
Bob Armstrong
Bob Marshall
Tom Oakley
Don Wids
Peter Hurst
Williard Haladay
Michael ‘Hurst
Lyda Mann
Elizabeth Jeny
Pat Smethardt
United Boys
Bob Wahlman
Orssim Wahlman
Alfred Roach
Emmerson Baxter
Bob Heatley
Bill Johnston
Ermne Deforest
Anne Deforest
Betty Bean
Marjory Cutting
Anglican
Wayne Currie
George Williamson
George Oakes
Ermie Lawson
Bruce Andrews
Marilyn Woods
Fay Sugasht
Acton High School News
Ospringe
W.M.S
W.I
H. S. Holden
Optometris
Douglas
Carol
A. L. Kirkness
Jumpin
Jiminy
Tks
Roy’s Electric Service
Acton Town Hall
Canada
Don Fairbairn
Neighbourly News
George Murray
Bill Craig
Craig
Russ Gerow and His Orchestra
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