Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Local notices report events in Acton and surrounding areas. John Harris sustains wrist injury. funeral services held for Mrs. Herbert Downing in Hamilton. Knox Ladies' Aid hosts Halton Fire Insurance Co. dinner. Mrs. Donald Waldie sells farm to Langdon of Walton with possession March 1. Turkey dinner, council meetings, and local sports updates noted. Groundhog day forecast playful amid slush conditions.
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Knox Ladies’ Aid
The
Halton Fire Insurance Co
Donald Waldie
2Nd Inc
Langdon of
Walton
Officers Named For 1952 Duke of Devonshire Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E. elected officers for 1942 at the February meeting held at Mrs J Symon’s home. Honorary regent Mrs J W Wolfe, regent Mrs A FR Long, and other posts were announced. Geology slides by W P Corking highlighted the meeting with birthday cakes for Mrs Peter Smith, age 91.
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Duke of Devonshire
D.E
J. Symon
B. Mowat
Convocation
Honcester Pearson
Victoria University
A. Long
R. M. McDonald
A. Mason
N. McNabb
H. Mainprize
L. Youngblur
M. Garvin
M. Bennett
W. J. Beatty
W. P. Corking
Toronto
Gaspe
Labrador
Quebec
Peter Smith
M. Mainprize
Lo Youngblut
G. Rognvaldson
Mowat
Five Handicraft Groups Meet Under Club Direction
Five separate groups in the Acton Arts and Crafts program meet weekly at the Acton YMCA under club supervision. Footcraft sessions run Saturdays. around 30 students study construction led by Mrs Ray Canvham of Georgetown. A smocking class led by Mrs Geo Hargrave has about 12 members. rug hooking and oil painting classes also operate with 20 to 30 participants.
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Acton Arts and Crafts Group
Acton Ymca
Ray Canvham
Georgetown
Geo. Hargrave
Dorothy Stone
Stewarttown
Arts and Crafts Club
Tragic Death of Milton CPR Worker William Ferrier
William Nelson Ferrier, a longtime CPR section hand from Milton, died after a trailer fire on January 28, 1952. Born in Nassagaweya, he was 4S and never married. Funeral held at McNabb Funeral Home with interment at Campbellville cemetery. survived by four brothers, a sister-in-law, two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
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Mil,ton
William Nelson Ferrier
Henry Ferrier
Milton Hospital
Nassagaweya
McNabb
Milton
Porritt
Anglican Church
Campbellsville
Campbellville
Stan
Dave
Bob
Gravenhurst
Jim
Hazel
William Bennett
Stan Ferrier
Donnie
Thanking Those Who Call A Cab From One Two Eight
A light verse thanks riders who call a cab from one two eight emphasizing prompt service and safety. It nods to radio dispatch and the value of timely rides.
Local Floor Coverings Offer in Machengia News
Advertisement notes linoleum tiles priced at 20 dollars for a 6 by 8 foot bathroom floor. Claims they handle all floor and wall coverings and will provide quotes. Mentions fair pricing and references J B Mackenzie & Son.
Picture Hanger Lets Lifting Pictures On Demand
An adjustable wire locking hanger permits lowering and raising pictures at will. It can hold 80 lb and features a round edge rust resistant design with high carbon steel brass plated and lacquered walls. The largest drydock in the British Empire is at Saint John NB.
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British Empire
Saint John
Births Marridges Deaths Etc. Cairns to Sayers and More
Birth and death notices for 1952 from Ontario: Cairns of Rockwood born January 1952 at Toronto General Hospital. Sayers of Acton announce daughter Shirley Faye born at Guelph General Hospital February. Anderson of Ospringe obituary January 20 1952 with funeral February 2. Price of Hamilton General Hospital obituary February 3 1982. Williamson of Toronto February 6 1952 with funeral at Fred W. Matthews Co. Spadina Avenue and interment Hamilton Cemetery.
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Cairns
George Cairns
Rockwood
Toronto General
Charles Henry
James Sayera
Florence Sanders
Acton
Shirley Faye
Guelph General Hospital
Thank You Notes From Acton Community and Bereavement Notice
A collection of thank you messages from Acton residents to friends and neighbors for cards gifts and kindnesses during illness or bereavement. Mentions Mr and Mrs Elgin Noble Joe Hurst Mrs H G Turner and doctors nurses at Guelph General Hospital. Includes St Albans Church generosity and a memory from Elizabeth Ann Stuckey who died February 6 1946 with a personal verse from daughter Jessie and son in law Joe.
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Acton
Elgin Noble
Noble's Restaurant
Joe Hurst
H. G. Turner
Ray Mason
Ron
W. G. Luxton
St. Alban's Church
Community and social event notices from Eden Mills region
A jumble of upcoming dances sales and meetings across area groups in February and March. Entries include Eden Mills W Y Valentine Dance proceeds to Community Club with 50c admission, regular Lakeside Chapter 10 D E meeting February 12 at Legion Hall 8 p m, Valentine tea candy penny sale and more, baking sale and afternoon tea March 1 at United Church Sunday School, Acton Fashion Show February 18 30 pm at Town Hall, Henpecked Henry production by Knox Church Choir February 21 22, Euchre dances at Dublin School and other venues with admission 50c to 1 00, dances with Doris Hulls and Hiwies Orchestras, Brookville Hall February 15 and 22, and a February 24 Acton Junior Farmers meeting at Fyfe and Bill Walle east of Acton.
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Acton Town Hall
Friendly Circle of the United Church
Henry
Knox Church Choir
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John Harris
R. R
J. W. Oliver
Hamilton
Herbert Downing
YMLCA
John Ware
Boyz
Halton
Council of Home and School Federation
Bronte Inn
Glenwood School
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Ball
Guelph
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Hamilton Industrial Tecni
Port Credit
Wm. Ferrier
Roy
Machengia News
J.B MacKenzie & Son
R. M. Bell
H. S. Holden
Douglas ST. Guelph
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Matinees
Manning
Foreign Legion
Turan
Submarine Command
William Holden
Nancy Olson
William Bendix
Don Taylor
Tjohn Farrow
Nateay
MRT
STOO
MBE
Fao
Shaywad Seommegy
Ulia Perm
Audrey the Rainmaker
Korea
Marridges
Palins Bams
Rom Bonus
Joan Marie
Wurning
Michael
Philip
Juat Fine
Diep
Anderson
AL Hia
Ospyinge
George Pierce Anderson
Victor B. Rumsey
Everton Cemetery
Memoriam
Thomas Mitchell
Meles
Tommie
Highway
Mpson Ransom Jr
Ransom
OAC Royal
Robert Tamos
J. Chambers R. Mountford
Macdonnell St
Annou
Lake Ave
Main St
Norman ‘Douglas
McClary Coal and
Edinboro Rd. N
W. S. Enright
James Laidlaw
Norval
Lot D0, Ltd
Queen St
P.O
Relwood
George Gibson
Wem
Laing
Gordon Young
Cal Callect
Ontario Rendering Company
Jack Holmes
New Hamburg
Onta
R. F. Evans
Sec
Treas
Esquesing Township
Ont
D.P
Studebaker
Thos. E. Hewson
Eden Mills
W.Y. Valentine
Proceeds Community Club
Bloomsbury Peels
Lakeside
Legion Hall
Valentine
Wear
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Lerion
United Church
W.A
Dublin School
Frid
Elliot
Wednesda
Orche
Dubls Wi
Nassaraweyi Federation of Agriculture
Brookville Hall
Doris Hull
Brookville Junior Farmers
Hiwie
Aoc
Wmiltsbursh Hall
CKNX
Ranch Door Prize
Junior Partnera
Or Stoo
Fyfe and
Billwalle
Toomile
Adonsha
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
C. W. Trickey
John &J. Brampton
Ernie
Roxy Theatre
Kitchener
Farnworth Memorials
Elora Rd
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