Membership Up at Halton CCF Riding Meeting
Halton CCF Riding Association held its annual Christmas meeting in Burlington on December 4. Cards and a short business session preceded a report on Georgetown work and plans to expand literature distribution countywide in the new year. A member trip report showed record CCF membership, with discussion on engaging new members in active work. Mrs. M. Pinney chaired. a penny sale raised funds as a Christmas sing and lunch concluded the evening.
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Halton C.cf
Burlington
Georgetown
C.cf
Hal‘ton
St Alban's Candlelight and Carol Service Held
The annual candlelighting and carol service occurred Sunday at St Alban's Anglican church with Rev. Evan H. Jones at the altar. Candles from the Christ candle lit the twelve apostle candles and pew standards as choirs performed Silent Night and Nativity scripture lessons with soloists F Ganley M Fountain and W Cook.
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St. Alban’s
St Alban's Anglican Church
Evan H. Jones
W. ‘Bristow
L. Duby
Vs. F. Ganley
A Joyous Christmas Greeting From a Dear Reader
An earnest Christmas column wishes readers a happy Christmas and reflects on warmth, memories, and family. It recalls tree trimming, holiday meals, and the comfort of loved ones, urging kindness and shared moments during the season. It notes a neighbor’s tree, war-time memories, and the importance of keeping Christmas spirit alive.
Retiring Reeve Dinner Marked Esquesing Council Meeting
Esquesing council gathered at Stewarttown on December 15 with a morning session and afternoon continuation. Retiring reeve Wilfrid Bird was honored at a dinner hosted by officials and guests. deputy-reeve praised for fair leadership. A by law to license lodging houses nursing homes and boarding schools was passed. G C Brown and Murray Coles named township members of the North Halton High School District. Treasurer instructed to pay Bird 100 for services. Faxes costs paid to multiple individuals and election related accounts approved.
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Esquesing Council
Stewarttown
Wilfrid Bird
G. C. Brown
Murray Coles
North Halton
Gleeve
John Ruddel
William = Sheppard
Ted Rhodd
John Chisholm
Frank Jones
Edward Brown
Ho Beers
Roh. Materell
John Vertiscane
Edward Robertson
Waliam Sheppard
Three Receive Gold Watches at Wool Combing Canada
At Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Ltd a small gathering on December 16 honored L Wieck Jo Brydon and Mrs V Harris for 15 years of continuous service since 1940. Vice-president KL Markon presented each a gold watch as a token of loyalty and dedication to the firm.
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Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Ltd
Oon
KL. Markon
L. Wieck
Jo Brydon
Victoria Canada Hints at 2 Million Acres Cultivated
CP reports British Columbia plans 2 million acres under cultivation within 400 years. Deputy Minister William McGuillivray notes most will lie in the Peace River and via the interior, with 1.5 million acres already cultivated. Expansion driven by Pacific Great Eastern Railway extending into Peace River from Prince George. Newfoundland noted as the largest Atlantic province.
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Victoria
British Columbia
William McGuillivray
Peace Rover
North Wall
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Peace River
Prince George
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J. B. Mackenzie & Sons
CCF Association
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
Guelph
St. George's Square
Frank Toth
Acton
Chris
Manning Electric
Allstar
Rhapsody ON Ice
Guelph College
Memorial Gardens
Acton Free Press
Gwendoline P. Clarke
John
Omeoa
Fessen
Canada
Mary
Christman
Reeve
Atlantic Provinces
Newfoundland
Ogl
Frank’s Grocery
Whitham's Garage
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