Elections Nominations Fill Many Councillor Seats in Township Notices
Nominations reported across Nassagaweya and neighboring townships with several Reeve and Deputy Reeve positions decided by acclamation. Esquasing and Nelson Townships list acclamations while others like Trafalgar Burlington and Milton name multiple candidates for council seats and reeves in the upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Will Con
Frank Rinshart
Esquasing Township
N. A. Robinson
Fesove
W. A. Wilson
HK. May
G. W. Murray
Edwin Conciliera
Eramosa Towneesp
Bramom
D. D. Gray
D. H. Storey
Alwert Lash
D. Gray
T. E. Kelly
Ash
William J. Pinkney
G. Swanston
George Watt
Ernest H. Benham
Roy
John
Moliey
Truswell
Thatcher
Colin
Eitching
John Lister
Nelson Township
John McNiven
Record Crowd Attends Woodside School Concert
A large audience filled Woodside School on Wednesday evening for a varied program directed by Miss Alfreda Thomson. She was later rushed to General Hospital Toronto for a mastoid operation, with recovery reported promising after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside School
Alfreda Thomson
Miss Thomson
Thomson
Limeas
Christmas Puzzle Winners Earn Two Prizes
The paper lists two winners for its Christmas puzzle section Frances Fryer of Main Street Actpd and James A Bennett c/o J D Brown Acton R R 1 for correct solutions. A long verse puzzle promises another riddle on Page Five with a weekly award to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumle
Frances Fryer
Main Street
Actpd
James A. Bennett
c/o
J. D. Brown
Acton
Canadian National Railways Director W J Black Retires
Dr W J Black director of Colonization and Agriculture for the Canadian National Railways will retire from active service at year end. He will be succeeded by J McGowan, present Assistant Director of the Department of Colonization and Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Black
Canadian National Railways
Montrel
J. McGowan
Department of Colonization and Agrulture
The
Acton Continuation School hosts splendid At Home event
Parents, friends, and staff attended the Acton Continuation School At Home at the Town Mall. Principal Mrs Leiteh welcomed guests as Miss Hall's Orchestra played. The program included a radio broadcast skit, dances, a one act playlet, and diplomas to past year graduates. Shields for academic work and Field Day athletics were presented by donors, with multiple Proficiency awards across grades and subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Continuation School
Mra. Leiteh
Ofth High School
J. M. MccDonald
A. J. Buchanan
Pranies Dills
Jeack Hollinger
Beatrine Taylor
Doris Wilem
Betty Watts
T. Brown
Polly Party
W. M. Cooper
Maria Brumelie
H.H. Hinton
Helen Watson
W. G. Cullen
Jack Hollingr
F. S. Blow
J. A. McNiven
Rabhel Brims
Ahields
Tyler
Gordon Beatty
Acton Beauty Parlor
Marie Clayton
Reid's
Ken Blow
Echoe
Wobby Room
Mrs Lucy Weavers of Stratford Dies After Ill Health
The funeral for Mrs Lucy Weavers was held Saturday with burial at Dublin Cemetery. She died at 39 St David Street Stratford after years of illness. Born Lacy Storey, she married Joseph Weavris who died eight years ago. A devout Catholic and member of St Joseph's Church and its Catholic Women's League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Weavers
Dublin
Pather McBride
St. Soaseph’s Church
Week of Prayer Services Arranged for Next Week in Acton
Acton churches plan the Universal Week of Prayer from Tuesday to Friday with themes at each church. Anglican Tuesday, Baptist Wednesday, Presbyterian Thursday, United Church Friday all start at 7 45 pm and last one hour. Ministers lead their own churches and ask residents to keep evenings free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Evangelical Alliance
Japan
China
Korea
Livingstone
Africa
Atill
Tla
Gontment
Uganda
Kenya
Canada
Anglican Church
Baptist Church
World Wide Fellowship of the
Church of Christ
Presbyterian Church
United Church
Kirkness McMullen Wedding In Georgetown
A quiet pre Christmas wedding took place Friday afternoon at the Baptist Parsonage Georgetown. Laura Audrey McMullen became the bride of Ivan Murray Kirkness son of the late Peter Kirkness. Rev E G Baxter officiated. The couple planned a motor luncheon reception in Acton and a honeymoon in Western Ontario before settling in Kitchener where Kirkness works for the Kitchener Public Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Parsonage
Georgetown
Laura Audrey
Albert McMullen
Ivan Murray Kirkness
Peter Kirkness
E.G. Baxter
John McMullen
Acton
Charies Kirkness
Wesern
Ontario
Kitchener
Kirkness
Kitchener Public Schools
Fint Gent Describe Brown in a witty exchange
A playful two person dialogue contrasts Gent and Weill as they observe Brown. Brown is implied bored or unimpressed by the other speaker. The brief exchange centers on character and mood rather than action or setting.
Former Acton Resident Believed Killed by Train
Mrs Amelia Rose Hornby of Preston died under unclear circumstances after being found on the CN railway near Preston. A coroner's jury investigated the death. she was born in Puaslinch Township and resided in Acton at marriage. An adopted son Grenville survives. funeral held in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Amelia Rose Hornby
C.N.R
Preston
Mra. Hornby
The Big Rush at Post Office Before Christmas
Postmaster Matthews and staff handled a record amount of Christmas mail, with the peak busiest days during the first four days of last week. Between 27 000 and 28 000 cards were hand stamped at the Acton Post Office from December 7 to December 24. The rush is over and customers praised prompt service during the busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Acton
Judge Refuses Transfer of German Estate Legacy
Judge Raymond MacNeillie of Philadelphia Common Pleas Court blocks a portion of a $091,258 trust from passing to German claimants under Nasi restrictions. German government informs Washington that the ban on moving legacies from Germany is lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond MacNeillie
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court
Germany
Washington
Acton Tanners Open Season With 6-1 Win Over Elora Juniors
Acton Tanners debut in Blore's arena with a 6-1 victory over Elora Juniors in an opening night match. Terry, Sproat, Runnells and Marzo lead Acton with solid scoring while Woods stopped Elora shots. Elora pressed in waves but Acton's defense and goaltending held firm as the crowd enjoyed the new purple and gold uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Tanners
Blore
Acton Tamera
Beardmore
Acton
Hlora
Terry
Norm Morton
Walser
I. Marzo
Woods
Blinco
Elora
Walters
Kentner
Walter
Maleezie
Kiein
Buth Woods
Quinn
Runnells
Sproat
Lee
F. Runnells
Ume
Waler
Citadel
Marso
Marzo
Ulo
Klora
Tanners
Tito Mario
Exio
Gore
Ilo
Ehora
Tamnera
Acton——Woods
1. Marao
E. Marsa
F. Terry
N. Morton
B. Morton
Blinc
Malverie
Spreat
V. Walser
Coming Events and Meetings Listed for January
The wire brief notes several upcoming gatherings. The Women’s Institute plans a January 14 meeting at 2 30 at Mrs O H Lanta’s home. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE holds a regular meeting at Mrs W J Gould’s home on January 16 from noon. A dance in Breckville Hall on Friday December 3 features The Barnstormers of Toronto with ladies 26 cents and center refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Lanta
Duke of Devonshire
W. J. Gould
Namagaveya W
Breckville Hall
The
Barnstormers of
Toronto
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Alec Phillipa
Auld
Merchant
W. H. Cross
W.beaty
Storden
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Depity
W. N. Gibert
Burlington
George R. Harris
Arthur A. Alien
John Blair
Rollie Bushy
E. W. Smith
E.R. Hume
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Wiliam H. Bell
William Johnston
Jos. Afuldrew
Joseph Smith
Howard Sheppard
Gerdmer
Orman Bush
ZR Grume
EW. Smith
William Abbs
Arthur
Chinguacousy
Norman Cameron
Annalee Gherman
Commi
William Bovaird
Graham Craftford
J. M. Fraser
Dewid Moran
Milton
Imund Gyr
A. Ll. Chamtroa
C. H. Heslop
Reeve
John Irving
Coungillors
Adam Armstrong
Harry London
C. K. Stevenson
Howard Cox
Gordon Gow
John Artur
Wray Bousfield
Eximund Syer
Roger Poulmey
G H. Dawson
C. H Hesloep
Stanley Pay
Tai
Preeyn
Rena Braida
Doris Bilton
Martin Has
Students’ Association
Stratford
Kirkness-Mcmullen
Elora Juniors
Elora Rocka
Quelgh
Pergue
Porgus
Guelph
Acton Arena
Grangeville
Bayliss
Brush
Orangeville
Woll
Hopkins
Leach
Margo
Holmes
Baylins
Shanks
Doc” Leach
Guy
Kemaibsad
Gillespie
Nets
Saunders
Mario
Papillion
Orangelile
Magil
Jeffers
Oillesple
Voll
Meetwas
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