Valentine’s Day Near as Town Sends Public Notices
Town notes race to February 14 as people hold hearts and plans while a busy week includes funeral services in Hamilton and a turkey dinner for Knox Ladies' Aid. Donald Waldie sells farm to Langdon of Walton with possession March 1. Puddled streets inspire a canoe remark. YMC A Ladies Auxiliary buys woodworking tools for upcoming classes led by John Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Waldie
Langdon of
Walton
Y.mlc.a. Ladies” Auxiliary
John Ware
Halton area events and changes in Acton community
The Halton council of Home and School Federation held a dinner at the Bronte Inn and a later meeting at Glenwood School. Noble Restaurant closed and owners Mr and Mrs Elgin Noble moved to Pickering. The Acton badminton club played tournaments and Port Credit lost to Port Credit by three games. Groundhog Day lore noted with six weeks more winter or early spring depending on the shadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Council of Home and School Federation
Bronte Inn
Glenwood School
Acton
Hamilton Industrial Tech
Port Credit
Mrs
Elgin Noble
Noble's Restaurant
1.0.D.E. Announces Officers For 1952
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E. met at Mrs. J. Symon’s home for a February session. Officers named for 1952 include regent Mrs. A. Long and treasurer Mrs. R. Robbins. Geology talk by W. P. Corking covered Gaspe Labrador Quebec regions. birthday cake for Mrs. P. Smith’s 91st. Hostesses were M. Mainprize Lo Youngchuit G. Rognvaldson and Mowat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
J. Symon
B. Mowat
Lester Pearson
Victoria University
A. Long
J. W. Wolfe
A. FR. Long
J. Whitham
D. Drysdale
R. O. Robbins
G. A. Dills
G. Sirrs
R. MacArthur
M. Mainprize
A. G. Blow
A. Mercer
M. Shroeder
R. Agar
W. Evans
E. Bilton
F. Salt
Empire and World Affairs
R. M. McDonald
A. Mason
N. McNabb
H. Mainprize
L. Youngblut
M. Garvin
M. Z. Bennett
W. J. Beatty
W. P. Corking
Toronto
Gaspe
Labrador
Quebec
Peter Smith
Lo Young- Chuit
G. Rognvaldson
Mowat
Five Handicraft Groups Meet Under Club Direction
Five Arts and Crafts groups sponsored by Acton Arts and Crafts meet weekly at the Acton YMCA. Footcraft ballet sessions run Saturdays with 30 plus students led by Mrs Ray Canham of Georgetown. Leather carving paused. rug work continues twice monthly. smocking classes led by Mrs Geo Hargrave in their third week. Oil painting beginners finished three weeks, now a class of about 20. Dorothy Stone of Stewarttown directs Wednesday evening meetings in the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Arts and Crafts Group
Acton Ymca
Ray Canham
Georgetown
Arts and Crafts Group
Ats
Geo. Hargrave
Dorothy Stone
Stewarttown
Arts and Crafts Club
Obituary: William N Ferrier Dies in Milton Fire Tragedy
William Nelson Ferrier, a CPR section hand from Nassagaweya, died after a trailer fire on January 28, 1952. He was in his fourth year, never married, and planned toe amputation at Milton Hospital. Funeral services were held at McNabb Funeral Home Milton with burial in Campbellville cemetery. He is survived by four brothers, a sister-in-law, and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
William Nelson Ferrier
Henry Ferrier
Milton Hospital
Nassagaweya
McNabb
Porritt
Anglican Church
Campbellville
Stan
Dave
Bob
Gravenhurst
Jim
Hazel
William Bennett
Stan Ferrier
Donnie
Marjorie
Roy Currie
Eddie Wedge
Alf Turner
Jack Stokes
Walker Dennis
Orval Mitchel
Thanks to those who call a cab on time
A poem expresses gratitude to prompt callers and riders who value safety and punctuality, acknowledging the effort of dispatchers and drivers. It notes the role of radio in saving time and urges safe travel.
Local Floor Covering Ad Offers Linoleum Tile Deal
An advertising notice from J.B Mackenzie and Son promotes cheap linoleum tile for bathroom floors and walls. It claims a $20 tile deal and offers quotes on any regulation. The misspelled copy urges readers to visit and compare prices.
Picture Hanger Lets Picture Raise Or Lower Easily
An adjustable wire locking hanger lets pictures be raised or lowered at will. It holds up to 50 pounds and features a round edge rust resistant design with high carbon steel walls, brass plated and lacquered. The item is described in The Financial Post. The largest drydock in the British Empire is located at Saint John New Brunswick.
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British Empire
Saint John
N.B
Births Marridges Deaths and Etc Update
CAIRNS To Mr and Mrs George Cairns Rockwood on January 3 1952 at the Private Patients Pavilion Toronto General Hospital a son. SAYERS Mr and Mrs James Sayer nee Florence Sanders of Acton announce birth of daughter Shirley Faye at Guelph General Hospital February. ANDERSON At his residence Ospringe on Tuesday January 29 1952 George Pierce Anderson in his 100th year. Funeral February 2 at Victor B Rumsey Funeral Home Acton Interment Everton Cemetery PRICE In Hamilton General Hospital February 3 1982 James Price widower of Mary Ann Tilley father of Stanley Ernest Harry and Gordon. Service Mac Nab and Son Chapel Milton February 8 at 2 pm Interment Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown WILLIAMSON February 6 1952 Susie Ellen Williamson eldest daughter of the late Rev J S Namson and sister of Mabel and Frank. Service February 3 at Fred W Matthews Co Chapel Spadina Ave Interment Hamilton Cemetery Flowers declined.
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Cairns
George Cairns
Rockwood
Toronto General Hospital
Charles Henry
Sayers
James Sayera
Florence Sanders
Acton
Shirley Faye
Guelph General Hospital
Pirpa Anderson
Ospyinge
George Pierce Anderson
Victor B. Rumsey
Everton Cemetery
Price
Hamilton General Hospital
James Price
Mary Ann Tilley
Stanley
Ernest
Harry
Gordon
MacNab and Son
Milton
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Thank You Notes From Acton Community And Bereavement Notice
Community members from Acton extend thanks to friends and neighbors for cards gifts and kindness during illness and in bereavement. Expressions of gratitude come from Elgin Nobles Ray Mason W G Luxton families and St Alban's Church. Also obituary for Elizabeth Ann Stuckey dated February 6 1946 with condolence from daughter Jessie and son in law Joc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hurst
H. G. Turner
W. G. Luxton
St. Alban's Church
Stuckey
Elizabeth Ann Stuckey
Jessie
Joc
Community events and dances listed for February in Acton area
Several charity dances and meetings announced for February in Acton area. Listings include Eden Mills W I Valentine Dance proceeds to Community Club Bloomsbury Habily Ss, Lakeside Chapter LO D E, Legion Hall meetings, Valentine tea candy penny sale for tiny tots, United Church W A baking sale and afternoon tea March 1, Acton Town Hall fashion show February 26 27, Henpecked Henry at Knox Church Choir, Dublin School dance February 8 with Euchre and lunch, Stewarttown Hall dance February, Brookville Hall dances February 15 and 22, Junior Farmers meeting February 14, and Howie's Orchestra events with admission and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills
W.I. Valentine
Proceeds Community Club
Bloomsbury Habily Ss
Henry
Knox Church Choir
Acton Town Hall
Brookville Hall
Brookville Junior Farmers
Howie's
A-Dols
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Yee
Min St
John Harris
J. W. Oliver
Hamilton
Herbert Downing
Knox Ladies’ Aid
The
Halton Fire Insurance Co
Im Acton
Acton-and-district
Ball
Guelph
Nassaguweya
Wm. Ferrier
Roy
Machengia News
J.B MacKenzie & Son
R. M. Bell
Optometris
H. S. Holden
Douglas ST. Guelph
Fri
Matinees
Manning
Foreign Legion
Jody Lawrane
Baldoes
William Holden
Nancy Olson
William Bendix
Don Taylor 'i
John Farrow
Neteay
Audrey the Rainmaker
Tiger Shark
Korea
Marridges
Tom Bonus
Panne
Joan Marie
Michael
Philip
Tianks
Ray Mason
Ron
Memoriam
Thomas Mitchell
Highway 24
Mpion Ransom Jr
Robert Tamos
J. Chambers R. Mountford
Macdonnell St
Lake Ave
Main St
Norman Douglas
McClary
Edinboro Rd. N
W. S. Enright
James Laidlaw
Norval
Lot 9
Queen St. E
P.O
Belwood
George Gibson
Wm. Laing
Gordon Young
Cal
Ontario
Actan
Jack Holmes
New Hamburg
R. F. Evans
Sec
Treas
Esquesing Township
Ont
J . McCor
Thos. E. Hewson
Lo.d.e
Legion Hall
P.m
Valentine
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
United Church W.A
Friendly Circle of the
U Church
Dublin School
Muse
Elliot
Stewarttown Hall
Orche
Dublin
Nassaraweya Federation of Agrculture
Doris Hall
Hillsbursh Hall
CKNX
Ranch Door
Pyre
Bill Somertle
Tomile
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
C. W. Trickey
John
Ernie
Roxy Theatre
Kitchener
Farnworth Memorials
Elora Rd
Guelph, Ont
Metas
Werelny
Arid Es
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