Christmas Cheer and Local News From Acton and District
Festive notes, church services, and merchant activity summarize a busy week. Weather hits 42 degrees, Christmas markets thrive, and community updates cover school staff changes and council wages, with a light reflection on charity concerts and a minor court fine.
Soldiers Return Home From Front After Years Of Service
Letters note grateful thanks from Private Brown in England for a box of comforts from Knox Church Ladies Aid Society. Privates Graham Leopard Atkinson Willams and Smith are welcomed home after overseas service in France and England. Corporal Mackinnon and family also visit, with travel complications delaying plans.
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Hamus
England
Trankversena
Olympic
Hota
Ste. Arthur
James Ant
France
Arthur
Corp
A. J. Mackionon
Toronto
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Mra
Mactinnen
Cainecon
Acton High School At Home highlights Christmas program
The Acton High School At Home event featured teachers and students in choral numbers drills tableaux and dramatic pieces. Exstudents Pte Robert Stewart and Sgt William Douglas were welcomed with honors, and diplomas certificates and medals were awarded to top exam performers.
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Acton High- School
Atudents
Hoard of Education
Baretta
Stewart
France
Robert Stewart
Sap
Wm. Douglas
Farmers' Clip Membership Grows Amid Woodcraft Plans
The article notes increasing membership in the farmers' club, centered around John Rice of Bogswood who plans wood cabin work near Woods. Prices are expected to improve, as influenza recurs and visitors to the Winter Fair may have contracted it. Charities sing.
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Arranvin
Atv
John Rice
Bogswood
Buny
Cabhin
Chirintman
Uneme
Uila
Acton News Roundup with Local Notices and Outbreak Counts
Acton area reports detail a wartime bonus for Alex Reith, 60 dollars, and payments to Dr McAndrew and Dr Watson for dental work and hospital duties. Schools close due to an influenza outbreak linked to the Guelph Winter Fair. An at home event at Acton High School, retirements of local trustees, and a piano solo winner are noted. A freight car mishap near G T Ib station injures a man. a locally bought canoe with a broken neck is also mentioned.
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Alex. Reith
Lawn Howling Club
Dr. McAndrew
Dr. Watson
Héhoel Board
Thea Puplia
Gregory
Baraar
J. O. Hof
Knox -Churen
Harald
Christina
Orrie Lamb
Acton
Quenza
Ming Olga Moor
White
Reformer
North Ward
Ee Wilkingon
East Ward
Aciten
Guelph
G. T. Ib
David Clark
Merchants Bank of Canada Reports Strong Growth and Healthy Assets
The annual statement shows total assets rising to about 346 million with current loans near 19 million and deposits growing, indicating a healthy, conservative expansion. Acton branch under Mr. I A Shorey mirrors national progress and emphasizes quickly convertible resources.
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Merchants Bank of Canada
Activie
Hank
the _Dominion
Acton
I. A. Shorey
Focal Ranch
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights and Church News
Maud Mulloy sues village for 600 dollars after injuring ankle on a water pipe fronting her home. Council approves annual salaries for municipal officers. details include Assessor, Collector, Constable, Inspector, Clerk, Treasurer and Auditor. Community church events note Rev John Little induction at Rockwood and Knox Church proceedings, with regional clerical appointments and conference gatherings.
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Maud Mulloy
Supreme Court
Othens
Ansesnor
Banbtury
Iuditoca
Colin Cameron
J. W
Guelph
Arafadarat
John ML Haimilton
Presbyteria Bostor
Robert McQullough
Knox Church
Alenallign
Wridays
Prest‘wat
Hulton
Epworth Tauuhes
Marriston
John Little
St. Melony
Rockwood
Identile
J. GC. Wilton
H. A
Acton
Lev
Robert Bruce
Winsterbourne
Phernon
Dublin School Christmas report lists student names and attendance
The Dublin School Christmas report records pupils by name with ages and remarks on attendance, noting chickenpox reduced numbers. Deputy Returning Officer Mer. Wm. Sprow and Poll Clerk J. L. Moore serve at municipal elections.
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Mer. Wm. Sprow
J. L. Moore
Dublin School
Catherine Kelly
Claricy Stewart
Madelina Gibbons
Wi—Willie, Kelly
Irene Moreley
Frank Creamer
Violet Crotaman
Jr. III
Nolaan Mina
Martha Voster
Hens Begin Laying Again At Home School Event
At Acton High School the "At Home" evening featured a Christmas concert with students from the Spegardo School. Inna Amith won applause for Song of Christ while Minx McPhall led the teaching staff and Mrs Walde hosted. Tea, cake, and candy bags followed as parents attended.
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Eileen Harrison
Acton
Milton
Tigrrison
Vurr
J. A. Willoughby “Farm Agency
Georgetown
J. C. Hill, Halton Fire Insurance Co
Gosiph Paper Company
RloEnery
Evans
Mr. Tolman
Alissen Tolman
Acton Hich
Henry Sayers
Jose
Fred Blas Arthur
Toronto
MIL Guild
Donald W Waldle
Afuch Credit du Duc Mills Lotto Moors
Thia
Bection No
Dufferin
Spegardo
Wees
Uttle Inna Amith
M. EE. Turner
Buch Dred H
Minx McPhall
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