Acton Notes and Local Weather From The Georgetown Herald
Community items include skating at the arena, new wigwags at Min Street crossing, and a record player now in use. Notes on snow, frost, and changing weather alongside calls for improved telephone underground cables. School sewing class resumes after Christmas, art and Basle English courses at the Y, and a baptism at Knox Church. County council discusses the Home for the Aged, with K Y Dick of Milton predicting completion in eleven months. Local visitors from Toronto and other towns attended a Triple YT Club ride and dance.
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Halton County
Home For
Toronto
K. Y. Dick
Milton
Obituary for William M. Frank services held in Campbellville
William M. Frank a contractor in Nassagaweya and surrounding districts for over 50 years was laid to rest Friday January 5 in Campbellville Cemetery. Funeral services were at McClure Funeral Home Georgetown with Rev. John Smith and Rev. Alexander Calder officiating. Pallbearers included Kenneth Bullard William Anderson Donald Weber and others. He died January 31 at his daughter Mrs James F Evans Georgetown home. Surviving are his widow Mary Gilmour three daughters Elma Kilbride Mrs William R. Anderson Pearth of Guelph and Mrs James F Evans Georgetown and one son Andrew Campbellville along with eight grandchildren three sisters and one brother.
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William M. Frank
Nasgagaweya
Campbellville
Charles Weir
Robert Lasby
Frank
James F. Evans
Georgetown
Nassagaweva
Mary Gilmour
William Bullard
Elma
Kilbride
William R. Anderson
Pearth
Guelph
Andrew
Collin Rae
Mossbank
Sask
Steven Carnahan
Nelson Village
Hiram Donald
Mount Forest
Joseph
Nassagaweya
Rev E A Currey Installs Officers
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs. Mowat's home with Miss M Z Bennett presiding. Rev E A Currey conducted installation and dedication of officers and spoke on WMS work. Forty books read this year as 80 home calls and 6 hospital visits were reported. Lunch followed and gratitude was extended to Mrs. Mowat for hosting.
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Woman's Missionary
Society of the United Church
Mowat
M.Z. Bennett
McArthur
J. Moore
J. Lambert
F. Cleave
Community Friendship Secretary
Eo Ao Currey
WMS
Mre Sabwrod
Gratifying Reports From St Alban's Vestry Meeting
The St Alban's Church vestry met Monday with Rev. W G Luxton presiding. Gratitude was expressed for parish support and faithful work, noting the loss of former warden George Chapman. Plans were outlined to begin work on a new parish hall by May 1, and several leadership roles and committees were filled for 1951.
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St. Alban's ‘Church
W. G .Luxton
Mension
George Chapman
Siindae
H. T. ‘Jolley
T. G. Jones
W. H. Denny
W. Bristow
F. G. Oakes
H. S. Webster
A. Clifford
C. F. Leatherland
H.H. Hinton
F. J. Salt
R. M. Root
A. J. Creasey
W. J. O Oakes
C Sutton
A. S Ware
Rom Root
C. FL Leatherland
Dr Fog. Oakes
A Clifford
A. W. Haydon
Obituary: Mrs Ruth Antliff A Life of Service Across Churches
Mrs Ruth C Antliff wife of the Rev A C Antliff of Acton United Church for years died November 4 1979 or 1980 after a life of service. She held offices in Montreal Presbyterial WMS and W A and aided Syrian Italian and French Protestant missions and the Lachine Home. She helped create the annual financial statement and served on many advisory boards. Her good works followed her.
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United Church
Ruth C. Antliff
Antlff
Hev
C. Antliff
Acton
W.A
MARZO-LAWSON Osi and Family Notice
Births and deaths notices list Osi Marzo-Lawson born to Mrs Nelle Coxe and the late Dr H A Coxe with details. Died Windsor January 8 1961 Alvin Middleton Taylor husband of Hannah Ruse sel Brodie Taylor and father of Ronald Joy Ann and Glenda mentioned. Other obituaries note William T. Hamilton Taronto Margaret Morgan Polly Worton and others with services and interments in Windsor Grove and Johnsons Cemeteries.
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Marzo-Lawson
Osi
R. Armstrong
Havel .Lawson
Nelle Coxe
HA. Coxe
Lino Marza
Caesar Marva
Taylonr
Windsor
Alvin Middleton “Taylor
Hannah Rusesel Brodie ‘Taylor
Ronald
Joy Ann
Glenda Mian
Windsor Grove Cemetery
In Loving Memory and Thanks From Acton Community
In loving memory of Sarah Young who passed away January 19, 3048. The note thanks Bert McMullen and family, the Acton Ladies Auxiliary and Women’s Institute for acts of kindness this holiday season. Also gratitude extended from Mrs. Mac Smith and others for condolences and support after a bereavement. Further thanks to local doctors and Rev Armstrong for care at Geneva Hospital.
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Young
Sarah Young
Acton-Lepiety
Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary
Women's Institute of Acton
Bert. McMullen
Mac Smith
Wm. Chapman
Dr. &Arrett
J. Scott
McCarter
Geneva Hospital
ArmStrong
Bentley Wilson
John St. A
Euchre and Dance Events at Dublin and United Church
Readable lines describe euchre events at Dublin School on Friday night and a United Church Friendly Circle sale and gathering at the parsonage, plus an evening of entertainment with Crewnon's Gathering and a three act musical in the town public school. The notes mention dates in January and February with times and locations.
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United Church Friendly Circle
United Church
Marpoh
For Sale Notices Include Heaters Candles and Chickens
Classified clippings list sale items such as a wand and circulating heater and a Quebec cand cook stave with contact Sandy McHackern and Ed Jennings. Also offered are young chickens about 3 pounds dressed ready for cooking with phone numbers provided.
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Mar ‘Banold
Sandy-McHackern
Ed Jennings
Joe Mackenzie and Son Advertise Home Upgrades
An odd phrase rich with unclear text promotes modern home improvements offered by Joe Mackenzie and Son. The message hints at kitchen cupboards, living room lighting, and bathroom flooring as upgrade themes, inviting readers to visit and discuss options.
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Church Street
JOE MacKenzie
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