Missionary Talk Highlights World Conditions and Needs
Rev. A C Forrest spoke at the United Church on his travels in Africa and other regions. He described poverty, hunger, and disease abroad and the limited reach of missionaries while urging greater action and food production for malnourished children. Slides illustrated life, medical care, and cleanliness efforts under missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Forrest
Dr. Forrest
Africa
A. H. McKanzis
Knox Presbyterian Church
A Cc. Forrest
Dwight D. Engel
United Church
A.C Forrest
Oberiver
Evangeliste
India
Fieaven
C.g.lt
The
Township Council Debenture Debate Delays School Plan
The council and board met to discuss a 100000 debenture for a five room consolidated school at Silbercreek but no decision was reached. They cited needed changes in the school team and verbal approvals for initiating industrial work near Milano's Gate, while cautioning against spending town resources and noting services would originate from Mitton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquising
Areca
Tar Ia
Silbercreek
William Johnson
Johnson Bros
Mik Fone
Milano
Mitton
Lions Club Winter Ice Carnival Plans Set in Acton Arena
Plans are complete for the Lions Club Winter Ice Carnival at Acton arena Saturday evening in February. The Galt Skating Club returns with a 196F ice show featuring about 60 skaters and a Barbara Ann Scott traveling ice show number. Acton Lions Chibo and Georgetown Lions Club meet in a juvenile hockey game. Acton Citizens Band and Acton Junior Pipe Band provide entertainment as Mayor John W. Gay opens, with door prizes and proceeds funding Acton arena ice programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Arena
New York
Galt Skating Club
Acton
Guelph Skating Club
Barbara Ann Scott
Acton Scout Hall Mortgage Drive Aims to End Debt
Acton Scout Hall faces a 1500 mortgage as the Scout G Committee launches a blitz campaign Friday evening asking residents to contribute. The Rotary Club supports Boy Scout activities and pledges to help wipe out the debt, with envelopes sealed and delivered to the group committee.
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Acton
Mart
Scout G Committee
Travelope
March of Dimes Campaign Receipts Total $687.23
Project chair Art Gordon reports March of Dimes final returns for Newton camp showing receipts of 687.23. Donations rose from about 650 with a $25 cheque from Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary and support from Acton Rotary Club acknowledged by Gordon and sponsors.
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Campaiign
Neton
Art Gordon
Acton Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gordon
Acton Rotary Club
Firemen Battle Chimney Fires at Acton Farm Home
Smoke poured from mortar on the west side of a farm home as Coles R RO 2 Acton firefighters responded to a blocked chimney. They found no active fire inside but heavy smoke issued from cracks and chimney. Crews cleared the blockage, ensured safety, and returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles
Acton
Arm
Cii Cy
Mayfair
Bird Fanciers Kindness Nurtures Ringlet to Health
A Golden Crowned Ringlet found frozen in snow at Mrs G McKeown’s home is nursed back to health under Mrs Joe Whitham on Young Street. With a steady diet of bread eggs suet and worm, the bird improves daily while a mutual parakeet companion shares a cage. Fate of the visitor remains undecided until summer offers outdoors in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Forrest
Joe Whitham
Young Street
Rotary Club prepares annual Easter Seal campaign
Rotary Club members plan a February meeting to finalize the annual Easter Seal drive. Chairman Bill Penticton leads the committee as envelopes are prepared for citizens and officials express optimism for another successful campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acta? Rotary Club
Bill Penticton
Whey
No Bonus Policy Adopted by Hydro Commission
The Hydro Commission abolished Christmas bonuses for hydro employees and adopted a no bonus policy during a stormy four hour session. Chair Gordon Beatty and Commissioner Gordon McCinto e argued wages should suffice. The board approved dispensing with the bonus system and discussed overtime, service charges, and water heater plans. Accounts totaling 536.70 were approved for payment.
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Commission
Hydro
Foyner
Hydro Commission
Gordon Beatty
Gordon McCintoe
Ugulrey
Puy -Mahon
Chai Beaty
Crusolettion Wis
Dan Willims
Hin
Com Iilasion
Ontirio Hydra
Bell Telephone Company
Association of Municipal Electrical Utilities
Georgetown
Brampton
Milton
Jim Farrell
Ontario
Hydre
Mason
Street name extension made official in Mic. Donald Blvd case
Officials declared the Mic. Donald Blvd extension from Wallace St to the H. K. Porter plant official street status after years of use. A by law and amendment passed, while other council actions included reappointing George Lee to the Library Board and approving 1961 taxi licenses for Reliable Taxi and Ken's Taxi.
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Mic. Donald Blvd
Wallace St
H. K. Porter
E—Manichr
Queens Park
George Lee
Library Board
Police Committee
Frank Toth
Bill Denny
Reliable Taxi
Chester Peyeha
Ken
Mildred Beerman
Car Truck Collision Causes Vehicle Damage Near Acton
A Friday collision on the Third Line near Acton caused about 400 in damage. John Van Arappon of Acton and Jobo Lenasps of RR 1 Acton drove opposing directions when their vehicles met on a narrow hill. Driver fault was not determined as both swerved and struck. Darhake was assessed at 200.
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Siderost
North Halton
Zygmont Luty Wins Merchants Prize at Post Office
Zygmont Luty of 223 McDonald Bowlevard won a $60 prize drawn Saturday at the post office. He watched as his name was pulled from a large green drum and received the cash from merchant Paul Nichen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Merchants
Zygmont Luty
McDonald Bowlevard
Mr. Luty
Paul Nichen
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.C. Forrest
Galt
Jors
Acton Legion
Legion
Lion Club
Chase
Gordon McKeown
Ciizen
Jwery
H. S. Holmes
E. Thomas
C. Matthews
C. Heller
Jon Whit
Whodad
John Goy
conmMbriusslat
Fprior
Christyne
Pate
Lions Club
Consuls” of
Toronto
Diane Robertson
Theresa Arcie
Sally Thompson
Cary Price
Chic Conners
Cpt Mason
Tank Toth
Guy
7 Coud
McGeadle
Hargrave
Ontario County
Halton
Tina
Walton County Baseball Association
Ennail
Oakville
SAE
Jim Waldie
Pete McMullen
Earl Nicholson
Waterdown
Pale Pee
Back ‘Roll
Bruce Hood
Secret Clarey
Burlington
Ollie le Johnson
CekVille
Bill Randell
Deve Andrew
By Brampton
Len Ste. Marie
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