Acton Public Utilities Commission Urges Power Saving
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting to urge greater cooperation in conserving power. Chairman C M Hansen presided. Dr Mather analyzed Acton water quality as very hard but fit. Insurance on stock and workshop was increased. hydrant parts and a bench vise were ordered. Power consumption figures show a rising demand, with calls for 21 285 kilowatts to meet a 10 percent reduction target and 48 hours notice for Toronto parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Willifies” Commission
C M. Hansen
J. R. MacArthur
Acton
Mather
County Health Unit
Public Utilities
Compinazion
Hydro Department
Lanhert
Wilson
Toronto
HEPC
Vocal Commission
Wydhe Department Hlep.c
Power & Supplies
Bell Telephone Co
Can
R. O. Stapleton
Repalira Force
Dominion Cutout Co
T.td
Sangamo Con, Ltd
Rev Luxton Speaks at St Albans Guild Meeting
Rev W G Luxton addressed St Albans Ladies Guild and guests from Acton United Church Knox Presbyterian and Acton Baptist at a combined parish hall gathering. He shared Yukon trip photos and described Church of England in Canada work with color film shots of a Yukon baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Luxton
St. Albaon’s
Ladies’ Guild
Acton
L. Duby
C. Nellis
Come To the Fair’, Mess Landa: Stewart and Mrs W.G. Luaxton
Lynda Stewart
Frank “Oakes
Yukon
Revo Woo
Luston
Susan Anthone
Mos Esther
Taylor
Dyna Stewart
Benedict On
WG Lainton Lynch
Font
J. Anderson
Knox Church
Dan Taylor
Anita Chureh
Chas. Gower
Acton Baptist Church
Power of Organization in Community Development
The article argues that progress comes from organized groups. Financial support, well attended meetings, and active committee participation boost impact. Individual effort is limited. united communities gain influence and stronger leadership.
Dominion Hotel Sold by Mr Royston to Port Cre ek student
The Dominion Hotel in Acton, owned by J F L Royston, has been sold this week to D J Lamothe of Port Crek, a University of Toronto student finishing his course. Royston and wife have owned the hotel for three years, improved it, and served travelers while staying active in local sports and community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Hotel
Royston
Dominion
J. FL Royston
D. J. Lamothe
Port Creak
University of Toronto
Acton
Rothwell
Harry Holmes
Holmes
Doominion
Acton Athletic Association
Womcga
Acton Fall
Sihe
Play-offs Begin Tonight in Intermediate Group
Play-offs start tonight in the intermediate group with Orangeville at Acton Arena, Orange and Acton opening the series. The best of three slate continues with a return in Orangeville Monday night, winner to face Fergus or Oakville for group supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracebridge
Jones
Orange
Acton
Orangeville
Tno
Acton Arena
Ths
Winer
Fergus-Oakville Arty S
Georgetown Triumphs 6-4 in packed arena thriller
Georgetown defeated Acton Tanera 6-4 before a near capacity crowd as the second period burst with eight goals. Georgetown built a four goal second period lead, Acton fought back, but Georgetown held on to stay unbeaten. Ice conditions slowed the pace but the drama remained high with multiple penalties and hard checking throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Tanera
Georgetown
Actan
Ake
Shatsa
Acton
Hilson
Gillespie
Rhodes
Woods
Delly Beaumont
Saint No. 2
Patterson
Bertwistle
Brampton
Gibson
Stares
Toronto
Marzo
Georgiinwn
Johnny Gay
Ezio
Storey
Papermakers
Lindsay
Tanners
I. Marzo
Papertown
Beaumont
Tanners Insurance
Abduction charge against 14 year old girl dismissed
In Milton Police Court last week Magistrate T H Moorehead dismissed the case against Charlies Clubine 14 after parents testified no permission was given for the outing. The defense noted the sister’s account and the judge ruled there was no evidence to proceed. Jenn Ilfson received a one year suspended sentence for vagrancy after a prior conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Charlies Clubine
T. H. Moorehead
Joseph Ambroise
Clubine
Chief Canning
Dale
Moorehead
Tom
Tme
Jennilfson
Moorvhhead
Crown
Rendo A
Peel
Hamilton
Gillson
Canadians Debate Public Debt Cuts Opinion Split
In view of high national income, governments should reduce debt says a representative Canadian. Financial Post poll shows opinions split on tax cuts with concerns that they may fuel inflation rather than savings.
Acton Rotary Club Granted Charter This Week
The Rotary International Board granted the charter to the newly organized Rotary Club of Acton. The announcement came from Rotary headquarters in Chicago noting Acton joins 6,708 clubs with about 310,000 members in 7 geographic regions and across many countries. The Acton club lists 19 charter members led by Amos Mason of the Maron Knitting Co and Tr. Kincintyre Aylawoth of Langdon and Aylsworth Is Club.
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Rotary Club of
Acton
Rotary International
Rotary
Chicago
Vault Rotary
North
South America
Australia
Belgium
Narnia
China
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
England
Finland
France
Tceland
India
Haly
Netherlands
Netherlands Indies
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
The
Philppines
Sarawak
Scotland
Union of South Africa
Wales
New
Amos Mason
Maron Knitting Coard
Tr. Kincintyre Aylawoth
Langdon and Aylsworth
Club
Qegre
Valentine Party at Knox Soed Club
Group four of the So Fd Club of Knox Presbyterian Church hosted a Valentine Party on February 18 at Knox? Soed Club. Members presented a three act comedy and readings with Mrs Blow, Mrs Van Fleet, Miss Marjory Hall, Wm Maingrize and Miss Isabel Anderson headlining. Contests in drama poetry and music followed with guests entertaining and being entertained then served refreshments.
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So Fd Club
Knox Presbyterian Church
St. Valentine
Blow
van Fleet
Marjory Hall
Wm. Maingrize
Isabel Anderson
A. Desserault
Historical Topics At February Meeting of Greenock W I
The Greenock W T met at the home of Myra Robert Allen on February 18 with 14 members present. Mrs A McKeown led, scripture was read, roll call answered by a verse, a hymn sung, and a clipping on an Institute meeting read. Mrs Hugh Reid gave farm history from crown take over to now. A flower contest winners were Mrs Hemsley and Mrs S Allen. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
W.T
Myra
Robert Allen
A. McKeown
Thomas McCutcheon
Robt. Allen
Hugh Reid
Thomas Hemsley
Edward Penren
Hemsley
S. Allen
The Walking Habit Remains a Healthful Practice
A reflection notes that many people lack endurance for long walks. It contrasts past habits of taking long country walks with current routines where duties substitute for exercise. Walking is seen as healthful, aiding digestion and bodily function, with a call to increase walking for those who sit at work.
McLean Speaker at North Walton Young People Meeting
Mr. Donald R. McLean, Acton High School teacher, spoke on "Things Science Cannot Explain" at the North Walton Presbytery Young People meeting in Acton United Church. He argued science does not answer origin or destiny while religion addresses both and Jesus Christ’s character. The event followed a program led by Mrs. Joanna Jidler with devotions by Netty Ruddell and prayers by Tom Alderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Walton
Donald 2
McLean
Acton
Npen
Sal-He
Jeaus Christ
John Bint
Ernest Weat
Johnston Fryer wedding at St. Albans Rectory Acton
Frances Mary Fryer and Dar Lowe Johnston wed at St. Alban's Rectory Acton on a Saturday afternoon in February. The ceremony was led by Rev. W. G. Luxton with attendants Miss Loisa Fryer and Alvey Gordon. The reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Rectory
Acton
Frances Mary
Dorothy Perkins
The Good Old Days And Modern Progress
The piece contrasts the phrase the good old days with present times noting that while youth faced fewer modern comforts, most would not trade modern advances. It highlights progress in comfort, labor saving, welfare, and development of youth’s powers as remarkable.
Growth Beyond Population in Town Development
The article argues that towns can grow through improvements in housing and surroundings. As residents upgrade dwellings and grounds, attractiveness rises. People then desire to stay and invest in pleasant social life, recreation, and organizations, boosting overall growth beyond mere population.
Ayr and Acton Battle to Four Four Tie in Playoffs
Ayr and Acton played to a 4 4 draw in the opening playoff game at Acton Arena. Rogzel opened scoring for Acton, Roszell and Mowat exchanged goals, and Rowell added a second for Ayr before a lurid late period rally by Acton left the game tied.
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Acton
Redmen
Ayreen
Vistors
Bigscull
Rogzel
Ayr
Tyler
McRuer
Dasher
Fred Kentner
Roszell
Mowat
Rowell
Hillaburg
Bobby Soxers
Flnis
Guild
Perriman
Wells
Brown
Community Event Notices and Concerts Parade
Notices advertise a March 19 dance at Acton Town Hall with MacDonald orchestra and 50 cent admission. Also a 32 uro Euchre and dance at LO.L. Hall Crewson's Corners daily at 2:30 pm with refreshments and prizes. St Patrick events at Mrs Norm Baird home and St Joseph's Church Hall March 13 and 6. A Passion Play Golgotha at Knox Church Acton March 1 at 7 and 9 pm with two showings due to demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Town Hall
MacDonald
Lo.l. Hall
Crewson's Corners
St. Patrick's
Mra
Norm Baird
Bower Ave
Knox Church
Acton
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Waterworks Department
Can. Brass Co. Ltd
J. McKenzie
Sen
Neptune Meters Ltd
Mueller Ltd
ST. Albban's Guild
Hingetiey Fowler
Acton V
Power Teer
Greece
Cuecho-Stovakia
May Clubine
Acton Rotary Club
Valentine
Knox Soed Club
W. I
OD. R
Johston-Fryer
ST. Alban’s
Aye
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church Hall
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