Acton School Parents and Pupils Celebrate Awards Night
Students at Acton School were recognized for academic and athletic achievement during a Thursday evening presentation in the hall. Prizes from Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. were presented by Miss Alice McCallum, with multiple trophies and certificates awarded for academics, attendance, and athletic championships across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Johnston
Patricia Chew
Jacqueline Currie
Mary Mowat
Mikired Armatrong
Stella Majac
Dena Braida
Olga Locker
Helen Melelian
Martin. Durkess
Aldo Hraida
Joan Somenille
Siver
Ronald Hemaley
GA Dla
Acton
Jr Hoye
Playfort Lehman
Jacqueline Chew
Melbourne Blow
Joan Cotes
Joan Somerville
Lorne Artic
Final Meeting of Acton Utilities Commission
The final meeting of the Acton Utilities Commission was held Thursday evening with Reeve C L Kirkness and Canonisnaloner J H O MacArthur present and Chairman McHanern presiding. Superintendent Wilean reported staff hire on December 16 and merchants cooperating to conserve power by delaying window lights until after 4 pm. A Christmas remembrances gesture was approved for staff. A motion moved hydrant rental and other waterworks funds at year end to the General Account. This was Reeve Kirkness’s last meeting. he was thanked for his service. Hydro Department and suppliers listed with amounts including ENprons H EPC Ont power 4943.35 and various vendors.
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Acton Tubbia Uilities Commission
Reeve C .L. Kirkenen
Canunisaloner
J HO MacArthur
Mc Hanern
Wilean
McPhail
Reeve Kirkness
Uhce
Hansen
Kirknes
Kirkness
Hydro Department
WEPC
Ont
Bell Telephone Co
Can Gen Electric Co
Northern Electric Co Ltd
Sangama Co. Ltd
James RL Kearney Corp
Palmer
HEPC
Mission Band Officers Elected At December Meeting
Ruth Nelson Mission Band met December 11 16 with candles lit by Jane Elliott and poems recited by John Mowatt. Ethel Franklin gave a Christmas Glory, David Cullen performed a piano solo, and Mrs Mowatt delivered a Christmas talk. Betty May and Shela Fenbury sang a duet. Officers elected: President Jane Elliott, Vice-president Christina Lamb, Treasurer Ena Jennings, Herald John Mowatt, Secretary Verina Johnson, World Friends Secretary Joyce Lambert, Corresponding Secretary Barbara Joan Baxter.
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Ruth Nelson Mission Band
Jane Elliott
John Mowatt
Ethel Franklin
David Cullen
Mowatt Gove
Betty May
Shela Fenbury
Miss Bennett
Joyce
Betty Mae Lambert
Christina Lamb
Ena Jennings
Verina Johnson
World Friends
Joyce Lambert
Barbara Joan Baxter
Postmaster Appointed at Acton in 1944
Captain Frank Terry receives the permanent postmaster role at Acton following the death of J C Matthee in March 1944. Minister Brown had served as acting postmaster until the appointment was made.
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Frank Terry
Acton
J.C. Matthee A
Minster Brown
Frank Terry Named Postmaster at Acton Office
Announcement of Frank Terry as postmaster at Acton succeeding the late J C Matthews, with Fern Brown acting postmistress since Matthews death. Terry, longtime Acton resident and former athlete, rose through wartime service and now leads factory maintenance work. He holds local affiliations and is married with one daughter.
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Frank ‘Terry
Acton
J.C. Matthews
Fern Brown
Mr. Matthews
Terry
Frank Terry
Galt
Edmond
Peterborough
peaRca Las
Canadas
Beardmore & Co
Mlc.a
Robert Swan
James Matthews
J. Cheater Matthews
Matthews
Beardmore and Co Hosts Yuletide Gift to Veterans
Beardmore and Co held a Friday gathering in Acton to honor 171 veteran workers from World War I 1914-18 World War II 1939-45 and service in the South African War. Presentations were made by veterans and company officials with a tribute to nine fallen employees and a reading of names followed by the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beartmore and Co
Lithle Company
Dimharge
Beardmore and Co
Acton
Joe McDonald
Beammore and Co
9. G. Kennett
Bennett Tott
YX7
S. G. Renney
W. J Gould
Chas. Withers
G. Bennett
Paul Beer
M. McDonald
Frank Terry
W. R. Ruddock
W J. Gould
Yarmouth Police Chief Paints Intersections in Overalls
Police Chief Harold Hopkins of Yarmouth took to Malin Street in overalls to paint yellow lines at intersections. His officers redirected traffic to avoid marring the handiwork.
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Yarmouth
Pollce
Harold’ Hopkins
Malin Street
Free Press Adds Anniversary Model Camera to Equipment
The Free Press expands its camera gear with an Anniversary Model of the Vya 4 Speed Graphic. Kalart range finder and refiel Mash gun are included. David Roville leads photography. Merve F. J. McCutcheon shot the week’s pictures.
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Maine
Batest
UN Press
Tefles
Bress
Omer
Preaent
David Roville
Preas
Merve F. J. McCutcheon
Truck and groceries struck at Acton level crossing
On Monday a truck delivering Roadsa to Carrolls Stores was hit by a passenger train at Mill Street crossing in Acton. Groceries fell along the right of way but no injuries occurred and most of the consign ment was saved.
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Carrolls
Mill Street
Acton
Acton Town Hall New Year Eve Dance Planned
The notice promotes a New Year Eve dance at Acton Town Hall with Fisher's Orchestra. Admission 50c and dancing from 8:30 to 12.00. Also mentions a Christmas carol service at Know Presbyterian Church on December 29 at 7 pm with special music from United and Presbyterian Church choirs. An Acton Junior Farmer Hockey Club checure event at Lorne School on December 20 at 8:30, lunch provided and door prize, admission 25c.
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Acton Town Hall
Fisher
Bob Martin W
Town Hall
Acton
Ampires Legion
Know Presbyterian Church
United and Presbyterian Church Chols
Lorne School
Acton Industries Christmas Parties Bring Santa to Children
Acton Industries hosted two Christmas parties Saturday for children of Beardmore Co and Wool Cranby Corp. At the YMCA the Wool Cranby party served a luncheon then carols and a Santa visit with gifts. Beardmore’s event at Town Hall drew 300 children with stage acts, carols, and Santa delivering gifts.
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Acton Industries
Acton
Beardmore and Co
Wool Cranby Corporation
Santa Claus
Wool Combing Corporation
YMCA
Gymnasturma
Norman Hair
H O Boyce
Diane
Beardmere and Co
Santa Claus Inbin Cutter
Town Hall
Acton Boyz
Urey
Mixa Marjorie Waters
Cliff Oldroyd
Edith Granger
Miss Waters
Free Press
Acton Boys Visit Y in Guelph for Games and Swim
A Guelph Junior Y visiting act welcomed Acton boys for a day of games including checkers and ping pong, a swim, and luncheon. The U p Men's Club of Guelph hosted the lunch and organized transportation with Y's Men's Club of Acton coordinating. A separate NB meeting of potato growers discussed higher prices and ceiling increases in New Brunswick.
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Guelph
H-Y-Y
Acton
U'p
Acton V
Acton Beya
Chard
F. Helson
Andover
New Brunswick
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Acton School
Utilities Commission
Glajdima
Acton Tanners
Beardmore &Cn
Compan
Smith
Beardmore Servicemen’s
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