Local notes from Acton and area include visits and health updates
Miss Edina Ruspell remains with Mrs Caldwell in Miss Edina Ruspell staying with Mr and Mrs. Percy Kitching visits friends in Acton on Sunday. Mire Mrs Vannatter and Jack of Fenelon Falls visited Mr Caldwell and Miss Joyce Despereault home during the week. Mrs W H Clayton in St Michael's Hospital Toronto for several weeks. Emma Cole recovery from a broken arm allows her to get out. Mrs Mochrie of Timmins visited Haw for several days with siblings Mr and Mrs Y Brice, Bower Ave. Sympathy extended to Mr R H and Herold Elliott and families on their mother's sudden death in Comber. Mr and Mrs Elliott Sr had just returned from a visit to Acton.
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W. H. Clayton
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
R. H
Herold Elliott
Comber
Mrs. Elliott Sr
Acton
Gowa
Acton Continuation School Hosts Skating and Social
Acton Continuation School held a social event on February 3 featuring a skating party at the arena followed by dancing at the YMCA. Pupils enjoyed skating, lunch for two each, numbered boxes for lunch distribution, and table tennis with a small but pleased turnout.
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Acton
Arenna
YMCA
A.cs
Special Housing for Old Age Pensioners in London
A London project pioneers a housing blueprint for the elderly and poor. Construction of flats on the ground floor and upper floors prioritizes sunlight and accessibility, with a separate administration block for the matron and a communal dining area.
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Britain
London
Veteran Policeman John McLeod Retires To Fishing Life
Regina veteran police sergeant John McLeod retires after 26 years on the Regina force and plans to move to Victoria to take up fishing. Born on the Isle of Skye, his career spanned Scottish waters, Argyleshire county convaniter service, Edinburgh Police, and stints in Winnipeg and Brandon before joining Regina and serving in the First World War with the 10th Field Ambulance.
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Regina
John McLeod
Isle of Skye
Scotland
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Laod
Scottish
Argyleshire
Edinburgh
Winnipeg
Brandon
Man
Iale
Skye
Letter Scrutiny at Plant Sparks Manager's Command
A clumsy staged scene shows a manager ordering a stenographer to record words exactly as spoken. The ensuing letter draft mocks the situation with garbled prose and distorted names, citing a payment detail of twelve dollars per ton and a casual tone from a supposed Browne family figure.
Sunday Services and Sermon Topics at Local Church
On Sunday February 8 1947 worship begins at 11 00 am with Morne sermon on Reading of the Bible and Church School. Evening worship at 7 00 pm features Amen sermon. Midweek Prayer and Study Group meets Wednesday at 3 pm with a message Cod reveals His presence and an open invitation to all.
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Cod
Haly
Church School
Knox Church Knox College SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 1947
Presbyterian church notices from ACTON include Knox Church events at Knox College. Sunday School and Junior gatherings are announced with the verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
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Eons Knox College
Baptist Church Worship Schedule Posted
Morning worship at 11 oclock and evening service at 1 oclock. Reverend W. H. Wallace welcomed all to the services.
Milton Juniors Dominate Acton Juniors In 9-1 hockey win
Milton Juniors overwhelmed Acton Juniors 9 to 1 at Milton Arena. Sullivan scored multiple goals and set up plays, with Hartsburg, Hickey, and Masters among the scorers. Acton players showed effort but Milton’s speed and passing thwarted their defense as penalties mounted for both sides. Referee D A Houston oversaw a heated, fast contest.
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Milton Arena
Milton Juniors
Acton Juniors
Tamera
Milten
Acton
Cate
O.H.A
D. A. Houston
Sullivan
Robgon
Fay
Kentner
Hays
High Stie
W Hartsburg
Robson
Milton
Hickey
Hartsburg
Bill
Masters
Rusk
N. Hartsburg
Rov‘son
Dunn
McPhail
Stewart
Archie
Tanners
Shammie
Grenke
Cowboy
Townsley
Masales
Arbie
Duval
Somerville
Papillon
Mann
N. Hartaburg
Service
B. Hartsburg
Brush
Charette
Stover
Allan
Toronto
Halton Juniors Stage Inter-Club Debating Series
Halton Juniors announce an inter-club debating series at Milton High School on Friday February 7. Milton Junior Farmers support the affirmative with Acton Junior Farmers opposing. The event includes a Manitoba Health Services film and an informal dance, with hockey league matches around February 6 and 10 featuring Milton Norval Palermo and Acton.
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All Canada
Milton High School
Milton
Acton
Geo. S. Atkins
Halton Junior Farmers
Manitoba Health Services
Norval
Palermo
Palermoo
No Deputy Reeve For Acton Until Elections This Year
Acton council discusses liquor fines and enforcement under the Liquor Control Act. A letter on sewage installation leads to revised plans with tenders expected in April. The clerk to respond that matters will be reconsidered in April and no new plans until notified. A special constable position is approved for shooting pigeons with liability to property owners. The town to seek option on 10 acres for housing and ARM plans. Ontario police to supply two revolvers. Municipal care costs for indigent patient Mrs McDonald noted.
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Armstrong, Anderson &Co
Anderson
Guelph “General Hospital
Garrett
Douglas Garret
Pigebns
CouneAssessor
Industtial
Hoose
Acton
Ontario
Margaret McDonald
Guelph
Harrop
Postmaster Terry Assumes Duties At Acton Post Office
Postmaster Frank Terry takes over as postmaster at the Acton office succeeding the late J. C. Matthews. He was sworn in this week and continues with Mike Fern Den acting postmistress and staff unchanged including Mrs. John Chapman and Miss Jessie Coles.
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Frank Terry
Acton
J. C. Maitthews
Mike—Fern—Den
Matthews
John Chapman
Jessie Coles
Thrift Does Not Pay Says Expert In 1947 Tax Climate
Mr CG von Brodie argues thrift is vanishing as a motive due to low after tax yields. A slide rule expert cites 1947 figures showing a $20,000 target requires $48,000 at two to three percent interest, with taxes cutting real returns to about 1.35 to 2.16 percent for higher incomes. He concludes personal initiative diminished by taxation.
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CG von Brodie
Bradle
Acton Juveniles Triumph 6 3 Over Georgetown in Openers
The Acton Athlet ica youth team opened the season at Acton Arena on February 4 defeating Georgetown Red Wings 6 to 3. Key goals from McCristall, Mowat, Deforest and Zajac highlighted a strong Acton offense while Burns and Lowth contributed penalties for boarding penalties on both sides.
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Acton Arena
Auenday
Acton Athletica
Georgetown Red Wings
Boathers
Red Wings
Papertowners
Salt
Burns
McCristall
Acton
Deforest
Mowat
Lght
Sykes
Zajac
Adamson
Thompson
Georgetown
Lowth
Tyler
Rumor of $10,000 Found on Peach Turns Out Farce
Excitement in Shelburne Nova Scotia faded when a schoolboy’s tale of finding 10,000 American dollars on a peach proved to be a vivid, imagined rumor rather than a real discovery.
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Shelburne
N. S
Acton Georgetown Milton Nurse Committee elects officers
The Acton Georgetown Milton Nurse Committee held its annual meeting in Georgetown on January 21. Officers elected include President Geo. H. Dawann, Secretary Dr. Williams, and Treasurer Dr. Garrett of Acton. District Nurse Miss Chant presented a strong year’s work report.
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Acton- Georgetown-Milton Nurse Committee
Georgetown
Geo
Dawann
Milton
Willams
Garrett
Acton
Chant
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Soany
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Halton Juniors
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Acton Juveniles
Phony
A-G.-M
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Itéran
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