Campbell Family Bid Farewell With Gifts and Festivities
A farewell presentation at No 10 Shou for Mr. John Campbell and family precedes their move to Milton. Euchre prizes go to Mrs B. Welton. lamp with radio presented to the Campbells. Choir gifts, Christmas concerts, and local school events follow, with community members honored and officials noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Faerewell
Milton
B. Welton
Jack McPhail
Wallace King
Radio
Robert Inglis
Robert Elliot
William Roberta
George Inglis
Gertrude Campbell
John Robsey
William Regent
Bt Davids Rundsay
J Sutherland
Ceir
Jesus
Rodger Mahon Waa
Coulson Gunby Golden Wedding Observed in Campbellville
Decades after Edwin Coulson and Eleanor Gunby united in marriage on December 19 1900 their golden wedding was celebrated at their daughter Roy Coulter’s home in Campbellville on December 18 1950. Seventeen of the original seventy three guests returned including siblings and relatives from Lowville Burritts Run Waterdown Arkell and Port Perry with gifts such as a radio and a Chinese teacup set. The couple’s four sons Leonant Mervyn Arnold Howard and Kenneth a deceased and three daughters Myrna Chas Bryant Roy Coulter and Frances Breckon share a large family including seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Their parents also marked golden anniversaries on December 16 in a rare double celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Coulson
Eleanor Gunby
Roy Coulter
Campbellville
Wm Gunby
Clarence Q Gunby
Arthur Coulson
Wilfred Coulson
Lowville
Coulson
Leonant
Mervyn
Arnold
Howant
Kenneth
Mreo Chas Bryant
Myma
Mountsberg
CBI
Canory
Geo Breckon
Frances
Bronte
Mr. Coulson
Christmas Concerts Highlight Nassa Gaweya No 7 No 8
The No 7 school Christmas concert drew a large crowd with children delivering a splendid program. Santa Claus appeared and distributed treats. Mrs Paul hopes to teach after the holidays. Attendees from the district also joined the No 8 concert. Christmas services were held in local churches and well wishes for the New Year were extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 7
Santa Claus
Paul
Jos
Frank
John Glamour
Campbellville
Acton High School News Crosby Christmas Program
Acton High held its annual At Home event with Grade 10 cleanup under Mr Hansen, Christmas carols led by Trotty Sinclair, and performances by Grades 12 and 13. A radio program featured Fret Kuringer, and a court-play about a sauerkraut maker drew laughs. Students bid farewell for a week’s holiday.
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Hansen
Trotty Sinclair
Fetteriy
Martin Devenport
Frank Benton
John Mowat
Frances Fletcher
Fil Daigle
John
Frances
Man
Crawford Douglas
Telat
Christman
Carole
Santa Claus
Doyle
Alleft
Acind
Children’s Choir Leads Candlelit Service at Acton United
A large crowd attended a candlelight special at Acton United Church last Sunday. About 40 junior choir members processed with candles and candies, followed by the senior choir. Georgina Tester read the scripture story, while Mrs. Smith and others presented Christmas exercises. Rev. Curry shared two children's stories, and Miss Olive Lampard trained the choir to enhance the theme. Parts of the service will be replayed at the morning service next Sunday.
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Acton United Church
Hewitt Sires
Frank Bean
Inghs
Jack Walker
Georgina Tester
Olive Lampard
Flower Bulbs Lost In Glenspey Blaze
Fire at Glenspey Farms on Highway 25 Tuesday night damaged a large barn area. A stove heater sparked the blaze and scorched trays of gisdiali bulbs, burning a three to four foot square hole in the floor. Mitton Fire Brigade arrived but smoke and tight air hindered efforts.
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Gisdiali
Glenspey Farms
Highway 25
Mitton
275 Honor Couple At Brookville Hall
Campbellville correspondent covers the 80th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Gilmour of Campbellville. A night program at Brookville Hall included readings, music, and a turkey dinner, with 275 guests and many locals sending best wishes.
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Brookville Hall
Gurate
Charles Weir
St David's Church
Garnet Cramp
Sutherland
Asam Po
Brookvile Hall
James Wallace
JK Mahon
Willan Robertson
Alo
Misa
Joan Frank
Voce Dart
Mary
Barbara Evans
Mian
Don Frank
Mia James Evans
Campbellville
Jean Hamehaw
Margaret Wallace
Jamce Wallace
Dora Wheelshan
Huabbert
Mitchell Stuart Cramp
Vivian Cramp
Ho McDonald
Tam Amos
Frank McNiven
Joe Frank
Edger Filenton
William Vatu Sickle
Andy Frank
Frank
Honest Citizens Plea From Acton Letter to Editor
A reader laments few dishonest members in Acton and urges vigilance after losing twenty seven dollars and personal papers. The writer pleads for reporting theft to Provincial Police and urges citizens to uphold honesty while taxing fairly, signing as Mrs Leo Roach.
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Acton Free Press
Acton
Falitor
Sur
Tam Oonty
Mrs
Leo Roach
Rlegest hotel In the world Waldorf Astoria
A reference to New York's Waldorf Astoria as the world’s leading hotel. The line notes its status among iconic hotels in the city.
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Rlegest Hotel In the World
New York's Waldorf’ Astoria
Esquesing Township Council Accounts and by law actions
Esquesing Council met November 29 and December 15 1940 to approve snow plowing tenders and accounts. Reeve George Currie presided and council enacted a by law to hold municipal elections in 1951 and adjust school area wards.
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Faquesng Township
George Currie
Department of Highways
Harry Heer
HEPC
Brampton
Hell Telephone Co
George Btown Sereid
Board of Hydro Commissioners
Georgetown
Ont
Ontario Hospital
Wandstack
McClure
Victor Bo Rumiley
Corporation of Cganrgetown
BETO
AW Renton
Sam
John Wack
Duncan Waldie Valuster
Gordon HO Kidney
DD Wittiamann
R Shortill
Valuster A
Dr al A Muutlough
Meldrum Stark
AN Stark
Spencer Ween Valuator
Cima
Pala
Clare Wilan
Eugene Togen den Williama
WO McNowell
James Oreham
Charles Norton
Olen Williams
Wilfred Mird
Walter Linham
Linham
Seale
Lave
County of
Halton
Ontario Training Schools
Reewn
Sanford
Geo Currie
Geo Leslie
Fequesing
Stephen Matlasck
Warry Hilton
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