Presentations Made at the At Home of Acton School
Acton School hosted a big evening with pupils and teachers enjoying music by the Merrymakers Orchestra. Prizes and certificates were awarded by Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. with recipients including Muriel Johnston, Patricia Chew, Jacqueline Currie, Mary Mowat and others for attendance, academics, and athletic prowess in multiple grades and years.
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Acton School
Merrymakers Orchestra
Awanis
Lakeside
D.E
Alice McCallum
Uelty Masters
George Elliott
Muriel Johnston
Patricia Chew
Jacqueline Currie
Mary Mowat
Mildred Armatrong
Stella M
Ajac
Dena Braida
Olga Locker
Helen Metelian
Martin Durkess
Aldo Hraida
Joan Somenille
Ronald Nemaley
GA Dilla
Acton
Jr Hoye
Playfort Lehman
Jacqueline Chew
Melbourne Blow
Joan Cotes
Joan Momeville
Lorne Archie
Dins
A. T Brown
Fleanor Beatty
Wi. Cooper
Lorraine Pallant
Hlh. Hinton
Hetty Masters
Dr. Cullen
Ernest West
Dr. Buchanan
Betty Masters
J. A. McNiven
Engilah
Bunny Anderson
FS Blow
Elaine Arbie
Mildred Armstrong
Muriel Burn
Florence Coleman
Bertha Ingles
Marion Keelan
Barbara Lawson
James Spielvagel
June Wathina
Joan White
Gacdina
Final Utilities Commission Meeting Closes Year
The final meeting of the Acton Utilities Commission was held Thursday evening with Chairman C Michael presiding. Superintendent Wilson reported new staff and power saving cooperation by merchants. A hydrant rental transfer was approved to the General Account, and Reeve Kirkness was thanked as his term ends.
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Acton Thuletic Utilities
C Lo Kirkenen
J Ho MacArthur
C. MicHaneen
Wilson
McPhail
Reeve Kirkness
Hansen
Kirkness
Mydro Department
WEPC
Bell Telephone Co
Can Gen Electric Co
Northern Electric Co Ltd
Sangamo Co. Ltd
James R. Kearney Corp
Palmer
Hwep.c
Ont
Mission Band Officers Elected At December Meeting
Ruth Nelson Mission Band held a December meeting with readings and musical numbers. Jane Elliott elected president and Christina Lamb named vice president, Ena Jennings treasurer, John Mowatt herald, Verina Johnson secretary, Joyce Lambert world friends secretary, and Barbare Joan Baxter corresponding secretary.
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Ruth Nelson Mission Band
Jane Elliott
John Mowatt
Ethel Franklin
David Cullen
Mowatt Gove
Betty May
Sheila Fenbury
Miss Bennett
Joyce
Betty Mae Lambert
Christina Lamb
Ena Jennings
Verina Johnson
World Friends
Joyce Lambert
New Postmaster Appointed at Acton
Captain Frank Terry is named postmaster at Acton to succeed the late J C Matthews who died in March 1944 Miss Fer grown had been acting postmistress until the permanent appointment was made
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Terry
Acton
J.C. Matthews
Miss Fergrown
Frank Terry Appointed Postmaster at Acton Office
Announcement this week confirms Frank Terry as Postmaster for Acton succeeding the late J. C. Matthews. Fern Brown has been acting Postmistress since his death, with Terry's appointment praised for wartime examinations and his fifteenth year residence in Acton.
Beardmore and Co honours servicemen at winter gathering
Beardmore and Co held a Christmas event in its Acton warehouse to honor 171 former employees and veterans of 1914 18 and 1939 45. Speakers praised the transition from war to peacetime work and remembered nine fallen colleagues while the National Anthem closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeantmore End Co
Belfore
Disharge
Pipea
Beardmore and Co
Acton
Acton Payho
Jor McDonald
Beanimore and Co
9. G. Kennett
Bennett
Howe
S. G. Benney
W. J. Gould
Chas Withers
G. Bennett
Paul Beer
QM. McDonald
Frank Terry
W. R. Ruddock
W J. Gould
Yarmouth Police Chief paints street lines to direct traffic
Police Chief Harold Hopkins in overalls was seen on Malin Street painting yellow lines at intersections while subordinates redirected traffic to avoid disrupting his handiwork in Yarmouth Nova Scotia.
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Yarmouth
Harold Hopkins
Yarmouth Delievea
Malin Street
Free Press Adds Anniversary Camera to Equipment
The Free Press announces a new Anniversary Model Von 4 Speed Graphic with Kalart rangefinder and flash synchronization. The camera widens local picture scope and supports reporting and commercial printing, under David K. R. Dille.
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Free Press
Snain- Vainioy
Cameles
aAbeng
Nelda
David KR. Dille
Heeve FJ. McCutcheon
Truck Load Groceries Struck At Level Crossing
On Monday a truck delivering foods to Carrolla Stores was hit by an east bound passenger train at Mill Street crossing in Acton. Groceries spilled along the right of way though no one was hurt and the load was damp.
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Carrolla
Mill Street
Acton
Acton Town Hall New Year Dance and Local Events
Announcements list events in Acton including New Year’s Eve at Acton Town Hall with Fisher’s Orchestra and Saturday dances at Town Hall 8:30 to midnight with Bob Martin and his orchestra Admission 50c. Carol service December 29 at Knotv Presbyterian Church with choir. Acton Junior Farmers Hockey Club hosts a euchre night December 28 at Lorne School, lunch provided, 2d charge.
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Nance
Acton Town Hall
Fisher's Orchestra
Bob Martin
Town Hall
Acton
Ampires Legion
Knotv Presbyterian Church
United and Presbyterian Church
Cholra
Acton Junior Farmers
Lorne School
Acton Industries Bring Christmas Parties For Children
Acton Industries held Christmas parties for employees' children this Saturday. The Wool Canby Corporation hosted about 15 youngsters at the YMCA luncheon and gym, featuring Santa, carols led by Norman Haim and H O Boyce, and a gift for every child. Beardmore and Co followed with a Town Hall event attended by 300 children with entertainers, songs, readings by Miss Waters, and Santa delivering stockings and parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore and Co
Town Hall
Wool Combing Corporation
Acton
Wool Canby Corporation
Santa Claus
YMCA
Gymnasiuum
Parce
Norman Haim
H O Boyce
Diane
Beardmere and Co
Acton Boys and Girls
Uney
Mixa Marjorie Waters
Cliff Oldroyd
Edith Granger
Miss Waters
Acton Boys Visit Y In Guelph For Games And Swim
A Guelph Y program hosted Acton boys for a day of games including checkers and ping pong, a swim, and a luncheon by the Y's Men's Club of Guelph. Acton Men's Club provided transportation. F Helson from the Acton group helped organize the visit. In Andover, NB, NBCP reports NB potato growers passed resolutions proposing a floor price for potatoes and a higher price ceiling.
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Guelph
Acton
Acton V
Acton Sepa
Charg
F. Helson
Andover
New Brunswick
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Utilities Commission
Hove
Ranka
Acton Tanners
Frank ‘Terry
J. C. Matthews
Mias Fern Brown
Matthews
Terry
Galt
Edmond
Peterborough
Plantain
Canadas
Beardmore & Co
Frank Téery
M.C.A
East Min Street
Robert Swan
James Matthews
J. Cheater Matthews
Fern Brown
Acton Industries
Beardmore Servicemen’s
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