Acton Visitors Highlight Weekend Social Notes
Personal notes from Acton recount a sequence of visits by out of town guests and local residents. Mrs. David Hutcheon of Galt, Mrs. Sayers, Miss Gibbons, and others enjoyed Sunday gatherings with Acton families including Mr. and Mrs. T. D. McCutcheon and Mr. Jiarold Wanuborough. Several Toronto visitors joined Mrs. Sayers and Miss Gibbons, with extended stays in Orangeville and Toronto post visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
David Hutcheon
Galt
Sayers
Gibbons
T. D. McCutcheon
Charles MacPherson
Toronto
Moffat Two Showers Honor Bride To Be
In Moffat two showers were held in honor of Hazel Kennedy bride to be. A shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Britton was hosted by Haltonville ball team. Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church choir gave a miscellaneous shower at Miss Kennedy s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Britton
Haltonville
Hazel Kennedy
Nassagaweva
Presbyterian’ Church
B. Page
Joe Henderson
St Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Melmey
Mire Melmer
Everton School Hosts WI Euchre Auction Night
The Institute held an auction sale and euchre event at the Everton School on Wednesday night with Mrs. Alvin Fisher and Mr. T D McCutcheon winning the euchre. Locals, visitors, and holiday travelers stopped by as conversations touched on family visits and moves in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Alvin Fisher
T. D .McCutcheon
Death Remains Mourned For Mr Milliere
Sympathy is extended on behalf of the community to Mrs Milliere after the passing of Mr Milliere on Sunday. He lived in Limp House over 40 years since immigrating from the Channel Islands, later moving to Georgetown last fall. Funeral attendance included relatives from Toronto and local visitors. The piece notes a marathon feature sponsored by the hall board with prizes won by Mrs RL Davidson and Mr Clifford Davison, plus lunch closing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliere
Limphouse
Channel Islands
Georgetown
Robert Patterson
Cous
Jean’ Patterson
Toronto
Orv Fisher
Woodbridge
Shirley Preston
Glen Willsons
Chas Jones
W McQuillan
Roy McQuilan
Grace Butler
Stitchell's
Davis Mitchells
Margaret Eades
Hall Board
RL Davidson
Horace Bell
Clifford Davison
Neilson Stark
Lone Hands
RL. Davidson
Farm Forum Discusses Marketing Boards and Local Prices
The Ballinafad Farm Forum gathered at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marshall to discuss what marketing boards can achieve and which local products need protection. Questions covered cross province power, avoiding inter board friction, and comparisons to trade unions. A Lena Rivers play and a lively euchre and dance followed with high scorers Mrs Hall and Alex McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Marshall
Producers’ Marketing Board
Medilarys
Lena Rivers
Mrs. Hall
Alex. McKay
New Titles Arrive at Ac ton Public Library
A shipment of new books reaches Ac ton Public Library for members this Saturday evening. Highlights include Thomas Costain's Son of a Hundred Kings and The Conquerors first in a trilogy on English history. Also listed are The 25th Hour by Virgil Gheorghiu and Camelia Otis Skinner's Nuts in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Library
Thomas Costain
Virgil Gheorghiou
Camelia Otis Skinner
Mrs. Kelleen
Katharine Flannigan
Frank Yerby
John Jennings
Frank Slaughter
Wilson's Team Sets Pace in Town League Doubleheader
In the Town League doubleheader on Thursday night the Wilson club held top pace with a 4 to 4 draw against Scott McCristall and Ray Mason's Mason team. McCristall scored all four Mason goals as Don DeForest and Harold Skilling teams fought 2-2 in a later match. Ed McHugh and Rus Arbie fueled Wilson's 3 to 1 win in the other half with McCristall again scoring for Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott McCristall
Ray Mason
Wilson
Asyst
McCristall
Mason
Tom Oakley
Bob Sayder
Andy Wilson
Don Deforest
Pernous Lloyd Masates
Turk Shepherd
Masates
Scotty
MccCristall
Ray Areon
Harold Skilling
Ed McHugh
Rus Arbie
Maszales
Shepherd
Acton GG High School Assembly Highlights Students
Acton GG High School students heard Miss Grindley describe travel to Mexico City Monterey and Magdco city and saw pictures from the trip. The school’s northeast grounds rink needs colder weather to open. a writing contest and literary program are planned. new gas taps replace old ones reducing fumes and leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H.S
Rockwood Church Vestry Reports and Community Notes
The St. John's Church vestry met at Dr. and Mrs. Waller's home with a strong turnout. Rev Luxton led prayers and discussed church matters. Mrs Hamilton's report highlighted healthy finances. A United Church play by the 50-50 club drew a full house, and skating prospects rose after mild weather. Hydro staff prepared a steel tower for higher power. Local birthday greetings went to Mrs O'Brien at 95. Residents shared visits and trips, while Rockwood Horticultural Society met at Mrs Kingsbury's home with officers announced and 70 more show entries than last year. next march meeting planned in Hamilton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
K. B. Waller
W.G. Luxton
Fred Hamilton
W. G.luxton
Hydro Commission
Valley Road
O'Brien
Harris St
Acf Johns
Newmarket
Food
Harvey Brown
Truro
Nancy Waller
Toronto
Mary Iliffe
The
Rockwood Horticultural” Society
Alex Kingsbury
A JL Elliott
Tat BH Orcott
A Kingsbury
W Harris
Si Hutchinson
W. Hauser
Rout
Armstrong
Forum Sees Need of Marketing Control
The Farm Forum met at the Stubbington home with Mr Stubbington leading to discuss “What Sells Our Products” and a marketing board to regulate prices possible. Prizes were awarded in a euchre game. birthday celebration for Shirley Grandy followed. local church activities and electrical work noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Forum
Ken Stubbington
Stubbington
Roard
Outly
Euchre
Gordon Aitken
Alvin Ficher
Snk
Chas. Ford
Women‘s Institute
Marold Wright
Ken Wiltshire
George Hilton
George Robertson
A.mcckinney
Presbyterian
Funeral Wednesday for R. Swackhamer
Native of Acton Hiram Ross Swackhamer died suddenly Sunday at St Josephs Hospital Toronto after a heart ailment. He lived in New Toronto thirty years on 4th Street. Survived by wife Gladys Peacock and daughters Nadine Stinton and Jean Evans. Funeral yesterday with burial at Park Lawn Cemetery Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hiram Ross Swackhamer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Toronto
Ross
Hiram Swackhamer
Mary Chisholm
New Toronto
4Th Street
Gladys Peacock
Milton
N. Stinton
Nadine
Port Credit
K. Evans
Jean
Alderwood
Orphan’s Picture Sought for Identity in Free Press
The Free Press seeks help identifying a long-published orphan portrait from its files. Possible leads include Joseph C. Worden of Battle Creek Michigan, and R. E. Nelson of McRae and Guelph, with past retail and mayoral roles. both men are linked to local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press Office
Joseph C. Worden
Battle Creek
Mich
William L. Worden
States
Mr. Worden
A. T. Brown
Local Activities Meeting Themes at Greenock Institute
The Greenock Women's Institute January meeting at Mrs. Fred Johnston’s home drew 22 members and visitors. President Mrs. T Hemsley led the session with scripture by Mrs. Robert Allan and a roll call on community participation. Plans were set for a February 10 Valentine Social at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Women’s’ Institute
Fred Johnston
T. Hemsley
Robert Allan
H. Reid
Guelph
Ralph McKeown
Acton YMCA Campaign Promotes Family and Youth Memberships
Directors led by Claude Cook launch a two week effort to expand Acton YMCA memberships. Efforts focus on supporting memberships and regular renewals to fund youth programs at the Y. Offers include individual senior memberships and couples memberships with free school children access, highlighting circus arena events and summer camp as examples of youth training and fellowship.
Mrs Times Given Silver Dish By Knox Choir Members
Last Thursday evening January Με, Kerio Church helpers hosted Rev Row and Armstron g at the mainse. After practice table games followed by open fire. Mrs Timberd, formerly Miss Kath leen Finlay, a recent bride, was presented with a beautiful silver dish. The serving of a dainty and bountiful supper brought the evening to a close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerio
Row
Es ‘Armatrong
Tha Mainse
Timberd
Kath
Leen Finlay
Bird
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Fred’ Warren
Jimmy
John Wood
W. J.hall
Marjorie’ Wall
W. H. Hall
Arthur ‘Nightingale
Rur
Rockwood
Bert” Nightingale
Orangeville
Carl Cargill and
Rice and Vivian
AmRi
Norman Webber
Don’ Ross
Elanor Ross
Thomas Corner
Alex Ross
National Council of the Y. M.ga
Arnald Ward
Cliff Sutton
Acton -Y
Moffat
Everton
WI Euchre
Harry Hancock
Belfountain
Irwin Hamilton
Harvey Jsestin
Bobby
Bert Palframan
Mount Pleasant
Patsy Wright
Master Vance Wright
Aileen Gardiner
Gilford
Alf. Boles
Boles
T. D." McCutcheon
Irene Walker
Blanche
Jack Cox
Charlie Fountain
Rev. Hepburn
John Alton
Limehouse
Mr. Milliere
Ballinafad
Marketing Board Farm
A. Wilson
GG High School
R. Swackhamer
Optometrist
Douglas Street
Bae
J. E. McMullen
Bower Ave
Consult
R. M
BELL
Erin
R. E. Nelson
McRae
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Marks
A.mckeown
R. McKeown
E. Patterson
Acton “Y” Free
Knox Choir
Cecil A. Carr
Douglas S
Tel
Eisen’s Clothing Store
Tee
Automotive Journal
Fle
Elliott Bros
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