Personal Notes On Acton Outing And Visit News
Personal notes describe out of town visits and weekend guests in Acton. Mentions Jeanie Sprostrus, Mrs Brown of Owen Sound, Miss Josie Rickers of Montreal, Mrs Joe Fox and Catherine, Mr Ken Halford, and others visiting local families. Burns supper at Royal Hotel Guelph noted, with guests from Aurora Toronto and England to visit UK. Mr and Mrs Hatfield to England on Corinthia, staying with Preston headquarters. 24th anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs George Maxon at Cuttends Golf Club Guelph. Mason Knitting Company noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Rickers
Montreal
Lim Pope
Joe Fox
Catherine
Ken Halfords
Burns
Royal Hotel
Guelph
Robert Buckner
Pro McGrath
Aurora
Toronto
Helen Buckner
Jane Et Buckner
Joan Hedley
Rerbert Saravanamution
Mrs. J. Hatfield
England
New York
Corinthia
United Kingdom
al Preston
Mrs. Hatfield
C. Denny
Denny
Acton
I. George Maxon
the Cuttends Golf and Country Club
Mrs
Masui
Mr. Mason
Mason Knitting Company
Herb Saray
Ofer
Det
Scotland
Guelph Light Opera Company
Hetne Brown
Jas. MacLaughtin
Kathleen
Robert Burns
Stirling
Ted Hansen
Don Smith
J. Galloway
George El.liott
B. Abern
Charlieland
Weare
Winnie Kerr
Raymond Taylor
D. A. Rogers
Mac. Sprawl
Ince McLellan
R.robinson
T. Radford
H.R. Force
K. Hardman
Hartley Coles
G. Gold
Bert Rennick
Jack McGeachie
Wm. Wilson
Robert Fovers
Doug Tarrant
Lionel Hurst
Clint Taylor
J. Rol
R. Martingell
Hughie Smith
Mel McCullough
We Bull
Mainprize
Rockwood
Ises Helen
Janet Buckner
Robert Sehmitz
Herb Saravanamuttoo
Pat McGrath
Burns Night Diner Attracts 200 Plus Guests Across Districts
Immersed in Burns lore, over 200 attendees gathered for the annual Burns Night dinner. Rev Paul Stirling honored Robert Burns while noting Scottish identity and moral tensions. The evening featured Guelph Light Opera performances, dancing, and widespread attendance from Acton and nearby communities.
Y Ladies Donate $500 to Board Dinner Meeting Notes
The Y Ladies Auxiliary met at the Y on Thursday evening to cater a turkey supper for the Anglican Guild. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read, membership dues voted, and a cheque for 500 was given to the Y board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ero
Acton Council approves accounts totaling five thousand twelve dollars thirty seven cents
The Acton council held its first meeting of the year and approved numerous accounts including United Gas Ltd Bell Telephone Co Post Office Dept Acton Hydro Commission and various suppliers such as Fisher Scientific Can Tire and Grand and Toy. The list covers water sewer claims and petty cash, totaling 5012.37 with several large entries like 235.19 and 140.11 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Counch
Buesdany
Acee United Gas. Ltd
Post Office Dept. Post Office
Acton Hydro
Bell Telephone Co
Bo Mackenzle
Acton Wooderal
Underwood Lil
Thompson Motors Grants Motors
Acton Motor
Fisher Scientifie Co
Sci Can. Tire Corp
Hamilton Pxea Gugiph Auto R. Thompson Fuels
Acton Welding Levy Auto Party Grand and Toy
Netlis Construction JH
Goya
Esquiesing Two
Dept. of Highways
Revere Chemical Cr County of Halton
J. Ridley Cartage
H. A. Wilson Co, Co
Leatherland
Consolidated Paint
Municipal World Ltd
Assex
Barnard Stamp
G. Barlow Ightning el
United Gas Ltd
Acton
Baptists Celebrate 50 Percent Attendance at Annual Meeting
The Acton Baptist Church held its January 20 annual meeting with Rev Gordon Hales presiding. Clerk Charles Linsborough reported a membership of 62 with 54 residents, 10 baptisms, three by letter, three on Christian experience, and four transfers. Total receipts reached 10,741 with expenses of 4,264, and the budget for 1960 was approved. The gathering affirmed strong church unity and dedication under Pastor Gordon Harmes and his wife, noting the meeting as a milestone in the church’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptise
Gordon Hales
Charles Linsborough
Inime
Jeter
Alley Saat
Wn Tval
McCutcheon
Bulmer
Nora Dunk
Holmes
Miss NormaiNie
Explorers
Miss. Derr
Baptist Hi-Fellowship
John Chapman
Hele
Charles Landsborough
Helwig
Home Mission
Jan Baptist
Mabel Chitcheon
Hubner
Fertig
Elda Fryer
Mission Kia
Adam Baptist Church
Acton
Guelph Pipe Band Burns Supper and Dance Night
The Guelph Pipe Band held its annual Burns supper and dance at the officers’ mess in the Guelph Armouries on Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Wright and Mr and Mrs Phil Caddick of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Fred Wright
Phil Caddick
Acton
Choral Communion at St John’s Church Sunday Afternoon
A Choral Communion service was celebrated at St John’s Church on Sunday afternoon. A Young People’s Society is planned for Thursday evening at the Presbyterian church for organizational purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Robert Vincent
Main St
Wink,dows
Presbyterian
Acton Lions Club Meets First Meeting in Avion
The Acton Lions Club held its inaugural dinner meeting at the Station Hotel in Avion with 12 guests from Georgetown, Rexdale, and Brampton. Lion Harold Lloyd spoke on forming the Acton club as Lion Ernie Alcott outlined Georgetown club achievements, and officers were elected including Tail Twister Tony Townside and prizes awarded to Georgetown and Acton members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lions Club
Lion Alex Johnson
Station Hotel
Avion
Cit
Georgetown
Lion Harold Lloyd
Rexdale
Lion Bob Cooper
Lion
Ernie Alcott
Lion Jim Carney
Georgedove T
Lion Tony Twonside
Acton Club
Andere
Lion Jim Jones
Lion Tony Tronside
Acton
Bron Bob Cooper
Brampton
Lion Alew Johnson
Bramp
Inga
Astana
Door Replacements Begin At Town Hall Entrance
Work crews Doug Guthrie and Jack Fale started installing electric doors at the draughty town hall entrance. Panels with etched designs surround the new hardware, improving accessibility and insulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Guthrie
Jack Fale
Church Deacon Retirements and 1962 63 Leadership Changes
A local church announces retirement of Bulmer deacons Fred West life deacon Colin Bailillé Witmer Fryer and notes retirements planned for 1962 Gorton Ralston Lyal McCutcheon and 1963 G A Harrap. It lists church officers clerks treasurers and committees with numerous members including Miss Alice Pilkington Mrs Landsborough Miss Helen Landsborough and Gordon Ralston. The document also mentions Sunday School supervision music and prophecy of a Canadian Baptist Bible Society representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Bulmer
Gordon Hatmen
Lloyd Wislevy
Gordon Lott
Landsborough
Gordon Ralaton
Herb. Hetwig
J. W. Chapman
Alice Pilkington
Alan Fryer
Joby Bailyl
Ren Iter Missionary Committee
Gordon Ralston
Mabel Mutchcon
Elda Fryers
Helen Landsborough
Charles Landsborough
Lyal McCutcheon
Christian Education
Gov. Won” Holmes
Norma Baillie
Wallace Gordon
George Harrap
Lloyd Ulster
Helen Lanilyborough
Cahen
Elda Fryer
Herb, Helwig
Doug. Dunk
Murtha
Norris
Cohen
Bye
Gordon
Harmes
M Bible Society
George Harrasp
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Free Press
Jeanie Sprostus
B. “Brown
Owen Sound
Jack “Frank
Rudolph Spielvogel
A. Galbraith
Tara
J. M. Frank
Jean Hopkins
Phillip WH. Hick
Hamilton
Dennis
Ken Hulton
Gayle
Boo Royers
Bob Smith
WM. C. Allan
Prep. Guetn &W
Brempto
Olivetti Pitney - Bowes
Petty Cash
Acton Free Press Water
Sewer
Ane
Sored
Fred West
Lloyd
First Lions
Cooper
Brampton Club
Sunkist
Heinz
Acton Creamery
FF. A. Ee Ee
Prontin 600
Archie Kerr
Ontario
Churchill Road
Skate Exchange
Gordon Hardware
Bhone
Privat-Har
EL. Buchner
Mill ST. E. Acton, Ont
Waterloo
Olive
Sherwood
Dron’s Meat Market
Jack
T.V
Philips
Steve
Crosley
Moffat
Autermatic
Clock
Moffat Automatic
Cyk
Faa
Make Your TV Centre
Sunbeam
Golden Guide
Wigo TV
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