Local social notes from Acton and surrounding area
The notice records visits and health updates from Acton residents and relatives. Names include M and Mrs Jack McPherson of Toronto, Mrs Sayers, Miss M Gibbons, Miss Winnie Edwards of Carington, Mr George Edwards, Bart Maton, Mrs Jacob Bauer, Mrs Wilfred Waldie, McMillan at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph, and Mrs Robert Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McPherson
Toronto
Sayers
M. Gibbons
Winnie Edwards
Cannington
George Edwards
McMillan
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Georgetown area farms change hands in recent sales and Lions Club plans skating carnival
The Bessey farm on the seventh concession above Georgetown and other local properties including the Smith and Brydon holdings were sold to buyers from Toronto and local investors. Lions Club members meet at Metibbon House to discuss a spring skating carnival with Hareld McClure chairing a committee. A double home coming for Pie and Mex Leonard Rayner, repatriated from overseas last October, is noted along with Mrs Rayner, CWAC veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessey
Georgetown
Vernon Picket
Lughes
Smith [Ros
Toronto
John Fiane
Wm Brydon
Russell
Cecil Upshall
William Divell
James King
Elmer Pleecey
Frank Divell
Lions Club
Metibbon House
Hareld McClure
GOW
Meblintock
Roolacata
Rew
OC Cochrane
Jack Armstrong
Walter Biehn
Bo Me Whirter
Leonard Rayner
Rayner
CWAC
England
Holland
Rita Dosle
Herald
Farm Club hosts well attended Busy Bees party
The Farm Forum of Nassagaweya S S No 7 met at the Davenport home with Mrs. Alexandra Frank and Mr and Mrs Bud James in attendance. Awards were given at a Busy Bees party with Mrs James reading an address and guests enjoying lunch. Messages note health updates for Matthew Job and Mrs Anderson and report new snow plow and local telephone installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Davenport
Joseph Frank
Buny Hee Club
Alexandra Frank
Huly Bees
C. E Davenport
Stephen Con
Cox
C McPhedtan
Oscar Locker
Mere James
Minnie Frank
J. J. Kenneaty
Service
James
George Town
Percy Woods
Flamboro Station
Matthew Job
W. Britton
Acton
Milton Hospital
Walter Freeman
Anderson
Guelph Hospital
Morning and Evening Worship Schedule for January 20 1946
Morning worship at 10 a m features The Sacrament of Baptism and Christ and the Home. Sunday School and Junior Bible Class at 3 p m. Evening worship at 7 30 p m includes bibli cal studies on The Gospel According to Mark. St David's Male Quartet sings They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Mark
St David's
Sunday Service Withdrawn Until Further Notice
Sunday January 20 service times listed as Meaning Service at 11 09 am and 12 15 pm Sunday School. The note announces the night service is withdrawn until further notice and extends welcome to all attendees.
Church notices for January 20 1946 Epiphany Second Sunday
Church of St Alban the Martyr posts events for Sunday January 20 1946 The Second Sunday After Epiphany includes Holy Eucharist Sermon Evensong and church school demonstrations inviting parents and other interested persons to attend with children for a projector demonstration Senior classes at 3 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooo Am
Fergus and Acton Battle Ends In Overtime Tie
Fergus and Acton played a rough high scoring hockey match ending 5-5 after overtime was canceled by poor ice. Key moments included Dixon and Simon scoring for Fergus, Morton injured then returning, and Morton helping Acton. Referee Johnny Jones oversaw a tense stoppage amid multiple penalties and a late goal rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Morton
Acton
Aheal
Gey
Simon
Blinco
Milton
Fergus
Trimble
Chambers
Wenner
Brown
Dw Blinco
Hillson
Murdock
Compagnaro
Dixon
Chapman
Simon Acton Woods
G. EO Mare
Hayes Rodd
No Morton
KW. Landsay
Gibbons
Townsley
Guy
Bo Morton
Riddall
Johnny Jones
Guelph
Letter From Greece Details Clothing Donation Appreciation
A letter to Mrs Hugh M Reid from Demetrias Vrondos in Chalandri Greece thanks her for a donated shirt given in 1944. He describes being a Greek Red Cross employee with two daughters and limited funds, and notes the shirt was his only one besides the one he wears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Hugh M. Reid
Rob Acton
DHS
Mrs Reid
Retter Clan
Greek Red Cross
Demetrias
Vrondos
Aristophanes Street
Chalandri
Greece
Athens
Nova Scotia Parents Face Baby Coin Penalty Plan
The Department of Education announces that Nova Scotia parents whose children miss more than five days of school without a legal excuse will be unable to collect their baby coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Department of Education
Nova Scotia
Esquesing Council appoints officials at January session
Esquesing Township held its inaugural meeting January 14 with Reeve W Murray and Deputy Reeve G F Cleave sworn in. New appointments include deputy wardens for Esquesing, election by-law for School Board Arena No 1, and by-laws for borrowing up to 5 008 to cover current expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Council
Esqjuesing
W. Murray
George FE Cleave
George Currie
Ron. Brown
Neeve Murray
Department of Highways
Sionog IH
Salvation Army
Good Head's Association
Georgetown Iydro Board
Hrampton Hyttro Te Atreet
Heth Telephone Co
Municipal World
Acton Free Press
Hennett
Lenton
Daniel Allan
Milton
Alfred Brigden
Hornby
Ray Cretchton
Glen Williams
Lorne
Mullin
Acton
Harvey Nurse
Georgetown
Fred Rudlell
Spencer Wilson
Norval
George Leslie
Wesley South
W. J. Mc_Donald
Meldrim Stark
Wm Schenk
Limehouse
Wilmer Watkins
Arge Woods
Binghanm
Bann of Health
William Campbell
Cecil Chisholm
Arthuy W. Benton
Arena No. 1
Malton Wardens and County Road Plans Ahead
Chas illmer of Oakville elected warden of Malton. County activity covers printing bids, road funding, and a convention delegation with expenses up to 100. Discussion on a county assessor office and visits to other counties to study assessment systems. Council will reconvene January 22 at 1 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.illmer
Oakville
Malton
Hall and Pettit
Good Roads Association
Higlaw
County Board of Audit
Messop
Hank of Commerce
Craig and Whitaker
Rogers
West Meeting
Engagement Announced in North Bay for Margaret Thoms
Engagement of Margaret Thoms to James Campbell McGeachie reported by Mr and Mrs Oliver Thoms of North Bay Ont Toronto and Acton connections noted. Wedding planned for February. Victoria BC report notes Mrs J Yates of East Lookout bagged a 105 pound cougar with a .22 rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Thoms
North Bay
Ont
Margaret
Dorothy
Toronto
James Campbell McGeachie
Joseph McGeachie
Acton
Victoria
B. Co
J. Yates
East Looke
Farm Forum and Church Meetings Report January Gatherings
The W A held its January meeting at the manse with Mrs John Cole presiding and Mrs Tobt McEnery convening the program. The Farm Forum met at the Snow home with Fred Grey as convener to discuss Are rational farm organizations effective. Lunch followed each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
John Cole
Mre Snow
Tobt. McEnery
Mre Shartin
Mre Foreman
Farm Forum
John Snow
Fred Grey
Miss. Brown
Crenfield Wright
The
United Church
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Bart Maton
Hineas
Guelph General Hospital
Jacob Bauer
Wilfred Waldie
Robert Watiin
Niagara Falls
R. P Watson
Thos. Watson
Watson
Nassagaweya S.S. No
Walled Church of Canada
Aslsa
Ontaris
A. Walter Fosruey
Minider
Bower Avenues
B.S. Smilile
Presbyterian Church In
Church of St. Alban the Martyr
Alex. Stewart, Ltd
Angue Kennedy
George’s Square
John Layng Architect
Bloor Street West
Randolph
Touraday
HER Highness and the Bellboy
Hedy Lamarr
Robert Walker
Marin Montez
Jon Hall
He-Beautiful
Martha O'Driscoll
Leah Beery
Fox News
Paul Muni
Marguerite Chapman
Hilson
Murdoch
Campagnaro
Goy
Rileonwee
Simean
Hio Marea
N. Morton
Haag
Phree Thiatlen
Dude
M Morton
Marton
Fergusen Moundas
Ballinafad
Don Farquharson
A. Floyd Smith
Clochus
Quebec Street
West Guelph
BE. EE. Harrop
Votice
Hydro-Electric Power Commission OF Ontario
Comemisscan
S.A. Saylor
G.S. Faris
Brampton
FARGO
Ches
R.C.A.F
Macswain Motors
Ite Card OF Directors
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