Duke of Devonshire Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire annual report
The 36th annual Duke of Devonshire Chapter report details 10 regular and 4 executive meetings, 63 members with 29.5 average attendance, and four new members. Highlights include educational talks, Empire Day activities, charity drives, scholarship awards, Remembrance and Coronation Day observances, and a penny sale with a hand stitched bedspread prize. Messages honor Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II, with ongoing fund raising and community service through 1900 founded organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Imperial Order
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
J. Whitham
M A. Long
Regent Wand
Acton
Daughters of the Empire
British Commonwealth
Elizabeth II
Commonwealth
Martha Mainprize
Grace Mission Band Meets at Betty Coulter Home
Betty Coulter hosted the Grace Mission Band February meeting in her home in Campbellville. President Gloria Purdy led worship, with Bible reading by Donna and Gary Mitchell. Twenty five attendees including 21 girls, two boys, and two adults shared a lunch after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Coulter
Grace Mission Band
Gloria Purdy
Donna Mitchell
Gary Mitchell
Joanne Julian Wed To Norman Turner in Ithe Thistletown United Church
The marriage of Joanne Julian daughter of Mr and Mrs DahlJn Julian of Toronto Gore to Norman Thomas Edwin Turner of Acton son of Mr and Mrs HG Turner of North Bay took place at Ithe Thistletown United Church with Rev Kell officiating. Mitchell Neale of Mount Forest played the wedding music and Leslie Duby of Acton sang. The bride wore an original gown of ivory beadwork with a brocaded cap and fingertip veil, carrying pink roses and white hyacinths. Matron of honor Mrs Ralph McKeown of Acton and Miss Edith Turner of North Bay wore yellow ballerina gowns with turquoise trims and carried flower trimmed muffs. Ralph McKeown was best man and ushers were Ian Bahlsal of Guelph and Dro Ridullan of Kenora. A reception followed and the couple left for a short wedding trip. They will reside at RR 3 Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Juan
Dahn J. Julian
Toronto
Gore
Norman ‘Thomas Edwin Turner
Acton
Hg‘turner
North Bay
Ithe Thistletown United — Church
Rey J. A . Kell
Mitchell Neale
Mount Forest
Leslie Duby
Ralph McKeown
Edith Turner
Ian Bahlsal
Guelph
Dro Ridullan
Kenora
RR. 3
Overtime Goal Lifts Norval To Finals Win
Norval clinched game one of the Juner Farmer hockey finals with a 6 5 overtime victory over Palermo after a 5 5 tie. Key scorers included John Currie Earl Wilson Barry Archer and Do Rebinson for Norval while Dor Vasvan Ken Vivian and Glen Richards led Palermo with multiple goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
D Smuth
Palermo
John Currie
Earl Wilson
Barry Archer
Do Rebinson
Earl Wateron
Jame Cunningham
Bo Walon
Donald
Ho Wilson
Dor Vasvan
Lasers
Ken Vesian
Glen Richardses
Glen Ardsor
Don Vinwar
Ken Vivian
Glen Richardsor
Tray Tasker
Lloyd Vivian
Dave Luycrop
Regents Eliminate Acton From Loop
In a playoff series Milton Rural and Industrial League action Moffat defeated Zimmerman 7-1 as Gilmour Muir and Barden led scoring Bearcats held a 4-4 tie through two periods Galbraith Roberts Cudmore and South for the Bearcats Dowling and Galbraith added goals for Moffat Hamilton and Baxter answered late Acton and Regents played a tight 3-2 game with Acton falling Regents eliminated Acton from the playoffs and will face the Moffat Zimmerman winner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
Milton Rural and Industrial League
Zimmerman
Bearcats
Gilmour
Muir
Barden
Galbraith
Roberts Cudmore
South
McLean
Hamilton
Dowling
Cudmore
Baxter
Regents
Acton
Bassa
Hannant
McDuffe
Mutt
Camm
Bayles
Limiting Adoptions Discussed by Board Halton Childrens Aid Society
The Halton Children's Aid Society board discussed limiting adoption to protect infant welfare at the February 9 meeting. Directors present included Mrs Wooa Wea, Mrs Lous Jo Lee, Mrs MoE Nix, Mrs M Jo Brown, Wm Higgins, Mo Mahan, OR Anderson, and G F Thompson. Treasurer Weaver reported monthly accounts of 279371 and 159.18 income from Christmas sources, with most spent on hampers for needy families and remaining funds for emergencies. A provincial welfare letter and five year president review were noted. A speaker for the annual meeting was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Childrer’s Aid Society
Milton
Wooa Wea
Lous Jo Lee
Moe Nix
M Jo Brown
JW Higgins
Mo Mahan
Or! Anderson
G F Thompson
Weaver
Ual
Obituary for Mrs W Robertson of Acton on February 7
Mrs W Robertson longtime Acton resident on Vietnam Avenue died in her sleep on Sunday February 7 She formerly Jessie E Waldie born April in Esquess township to Alexander Waldie and Margaret McGregor She married William Robertson who preceded her fourteen years ago Funeral at Water Rumley and Son with Rev Armencost and Rev John Waldie of London Ontario officiating Interment at View Orne Cemetery Surviving are a daughter Mary Henry Roy three brothers Duncan Wald William J Waldie Alexander Waldie of Brandon Manitoba and many nieces and nephews The community and church reflected her helpful spirit through Home Helpers Ladies Aid and Knox Presbyterian Church actions her home at Victoria Avenue a social center summer and fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Victoria Ave
Ste
Honda
Mary Henry Roy
Acta
Duncan Wald
RR 4
William J. St
Alexander Waldie
Brandon
Manitoba
Water Rumley and Son
Rohl Armeconst
John Walde
London
Paview Orne
Alex Walds
Alex Job
Job
Willard Hitton
Wa Bruce
Nephy
Dob Stewart Fllett
Wilfred Waldie
Gorden John
Henry
Jane Sayers
Duncan
Nellie Waldie
Waldie
Hazel
D Waldr
Alex
John i
Neaghbors
Vfa
Bruce
Sean
Jousture
Job Family
McGlaughtin
Wilfred Waldie Bull
de Jm
Finrene Sayers
Florence
Sam Paul
Water- Men
Art Butwell
Actonians Eye Treatment for Colt in Mapped Coverage
Local notes discuss Actonians interest in veterinary care for a colt tied to a world champion, with references to Dr Joe Waters and former Actonan Dave FP. The piece mentions Lang champ Victory Sarg and potential upcoming meeting where details may be clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gery Tosat
Jesjoe Waters
Dave FP
Strate i
Heter
Lang Champ
Joe
Sum- Mar
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D.E
M. Z. Bennett
B. Mowat
Empire and
British Isles
C. Grindley
Cal Polia
Acton Wat Rvice League
Halton County
Acton High School
Acton Public School
PHONE
Davey
Berar Sones c
Jack Hawkins Donald Linden Denholm Elliott
Virginia Mckenna
Arthur Rank
Ortaniza
Rabbit’s
South Pacific
the West Indies
Jeri Chandler
Marilyn Maxwell
Suzan Ball
General Motors
Manning Electric
Campbellville
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
Acton Minor Sports Asso
A. J
Main St. Georgetow Trangle
Tues
Ann Martin
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Airlines
Trans Pacif
Joanne Julian
Norman
Turner
Jimmy Brown
Brampton
F. Kirkman
Auto” Wreckers
Cross Auto Parts
Sideroad
W. Robertson
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