Knox Church Centennial Brings Many Back Home
Knox Presbyterian celebrates 160 years of service in Acton with packed services 600 attendees at a church dinner and reunion. Guest minister Prof D W Hay of Knox College preached morning and evening sermons joined by Right Reverend A C Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Howmecomern
Jadien
Knox Presbyterian Church
Wich
Inverness
Aberdeen
Deethshire
Tita
Kirk
Iaabel Anderson
D. W. Hay
Knox College
Scotland
God
A. C. Stewart
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Knox Church
United and
Baptist
Sololata
Mra
Douglas Gowdy
Toronto
tive—Mountain
Cecil Lyness
Guelph
Thomson
J . Wilton
Soper
Montarry Noble
Wm. J. Netd
D. M. Hendsman
Galteam
Ada Bell
Wolasby
Ral Guelphi
Mes Ann
Somerville
Wallace
A.C. Stewart
Ann, Lonerville
Cr. Lynees
Mee Wii Sprowl
John Me‘Lachlan
Sprowl
John Kenney
Nellie An- Pere Ty Tiritinh
Guiane
Cameron
Parly
Archibald McPherson
Forster
Local English Bulldog Wins Top Prizes at Hamilton Show
The English Bulldog Show Gil, owned by Mr Lawrence Weick of Bower Avenue Acton, won first best female English bulldog and first in one female open class at the Hamilton Keanellub International All breed Show last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Lawrence Weick
Bower Avenue
Acton
Acton School Board session approves term actions
At Acton June meeting Chairman Rumsey presided as accounts totaling 134.83 were approved for McMillan Co and others. The board discussed grading new pupils, kindergarten first year, a 45 dollar Agriculture grant, cadet matters, a new French test, and gratitude letters. Staffing changes included reassignment and new hires for the Public and Continuation Schools. Sanitary work and grass cutting were arranged for summer before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fos
A. Dik
FG Oakea
Acton School Board
V.B Rumsey
Epguss
McMillan Co
San National
Bell Telephone Co
Joe
Talbot
Tay FL McCutcheon
Highway
Smith
Stewart
Glen
Ron Brown
Sint
Prineval
Renney
Halton Progressive Conservative Meeting Held Tuesday
A town hall gathering supported the Progressive Conservative Party with Halton candidate Allan Sichelsen and Stanley Hall addressing the audience. Key speakers included Arthur Sails former Bargaining Committee head and Jon Hencken's dramatic life story presented by a troupe. Wy ent pure Mr Allan Sichelsen and Mr Stanley Hall spoke on provincial matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoth
Taesdes
Progressive Conservative
Aton
Nichelson
Halton
Fendanes
Chas Mason
Jon Hencken
Arthur Sails
Local ‘Age UK
Prin Telpalapeaker
Ife
COUR
Wyent Pure
Allan Sichelsen
Vlalion
Stanley Hall
Acton YMCA Shows Good Year in Annual Reports
The Acton Y M C A held its annual meeting last Friday and praised leadership by Merv Gray during Capt Johnny Gray's absence. Treasurers report showed 6670 in fees, 2022 in receipts, and a surplus, with 2600 available for a building project delayed until prices stabilize. Elected directors included E S Force KR Bean and E S Cooper. Mackay received a Victory Board award amid a year with 17 722 in attendance and the building used nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
John Greer
W. J Heatly
T Jones
E. S Force
Mesara
E. S. Force
KR. Bean
ES. Cooper
Mrackay
Olkoon McLean and Dison Wedding in Erin
Emily Irene McLean daughter of Mr and Mrs John McLean of Erin married Frederick George Dison son of Mr and Mrs Allen Dison of Muton in Erin Waterloo Church with Rev Po Rees officiating. The bride wore a white three sheer gown with lace, orange blossom headpiece and bouquet of red roses and lilies of the valley. Attendant Miss Jean McLean wore pink dress with matching head dress and pink roses. Groom’s party included Lorne Walker and John Dixon as ushers. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a northern Ontario honeymoon then return to Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Irene McLean
John McLean
Erin
Frederick George Dison
Allen Dison
Muton
Erin Wailed
Po. Rees
Olive Hunter
Norval
Fred Shortt
Ballinatad
Mather
Jean McLean
Lorne Walker
Milton
John Dixon
Wil MeLogn
Ontario
Six Polling Stations in Acton Next Monday
Voters in Acton face polls next Monday with four polling divisions and multiple stations listed including YMCA and Ernest Bare’s Store. Residents of Beardmore Crescent vote in Acton and NOTA is noted. Polls close one hour earlier than the provincial election. details outline divisions and polling stations for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Baun & Harts
Acton
Beardmore Crescent
Dublin
Van
Manthay
Mall Street
Willow Street
YMCA
Mi Nisews
Exquesing
Guelph and
Crescent Streets
Crescent Boting
Stathansa No
Ernest Bare
Austin
Ma Street
John Street
Arngid's
Statony
Town Hall
Arnold's Factory
Mil Street
Ontario votes: Drew leads PC to majority win
Premier George Drew's Progressive Conservative party secured at least 66 seats in Ontario, shrinking opposition and reshaping the legislature. Liberals and CCF losses greet a decisive post election scene in Toronto with Liberal and CCF candidates largely defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
George Drew
Ontario
CCF
Provice
E. B. Jollitte Tei Albettet
Drew
Toronto High Park
Lewiah Duncan
Eee Conservative
Regta- Tatuc
Liberal Party
Ite
Tuo Atus
Hwe
Liberal
Coc. F
Liberal-Labor
Latur Progressive
Wellington North
Kenora
Rainy River
Sault Ste. Marie
Halton Returns Stan Hall in Provincial Elections
Stan Hall of the Progressive Conservative party won re election in Halton County by an increased majority over Liberal and CCF opponents. Voter turnout rose with 3116 more ballots than the previous cycle as Hall secured Queen's Park representation amid Ontario's general shift. Cecil Millward of the CCF also contested, polling 2555 votes, far short of the PC margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.F
Han
Halloa
Ontario
Toooarhier
Drewe
Stanley Uall
Queen's Park
Moretay
Navy
Elession
Cecil Millward
Malleward
Joan Wilkinson
Ance
Acton
Nat Millward Pettit
Thee
Hall Millward Pettit
Acton Au
Hartington Hood
Georgetown Milton
Oakyville
Hall
Churchill Friends Honor Me and Mrs Ward Graff Shower
Choral Church and neighbors held a shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Freeman on Wednesday May for Mr o and Mr Ward Croft of Up Atiwaff formerly Miss Francis Rogers of Summerside. Mrs Archie Kerr chaired the evening and a program included readings violin pieces and a plan with gifts. Lunch was served and guests chatted with the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Freeman
Ward Croft
Up Atiwaff
Misa Francis Rogers
Summerside
Arthur Sawekhamer
Mury Aning
Soto
Archie Kerr
Beny Ann Kerr
Della McIntyre
Min Et Craft
Yeddy Freeman
Ray Warne
Tan
Joyce Fowler
Rault Kerr
Hetty Ann Kerr
Artene Gordon Ward
Acton Public Utilities Commission Meeting Dialog Report
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Monday meeting with members Reeve J M McDonald and Commissioners Hansen and MacArthur present. Reports on new spring pump, reservoir boring, and proposed water mains were given, with a bottom found at the reservoir site and changes discussed for hydro bill collection and billing readings options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Reeve
J. M. McDonald
C. M. Hansen
J. KR. MacArthur
Covetta
Wilso
Wilson
Beardmore & Co
Toronto
Ponetary
Hatton PresbyteryYoung People Meet at Palermo
Halton Presbytery Young Peoples met at Palermo United Church with installation of officers led by Rev D A Facey. Alice Fairbairn was installed as president and Stanley Turner praised for leadership. An afternoon executive meeting at Bronte United Church planned activities for the coming year. Premier Drew filed a libel suit for 100000 against Toronto Star and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton Presbytery
Palermo United Church
D. A. Facey
Mia Alice Fairbairn
Alex. Kilm
Stanley
Turner
Facey
Alice Fairham
Georgetown
Ale Kilm
Millgrove
John Bird
Ashgrove
Mary MacNabb
Milton
Bronte United Church
Stanley Turner
Trafalgar
Mia
Henry Crippe
Milan
Community events and dances in Devonshire area notices
Local notices announce a Victory Garden Party on June 25 at actor Park with Russ Creighton and his entertainers. A Legion Dance is planned for Acton Town Hall on June 2. A memorial hall fundraiser and a town soft ball club meeting are set for June 11 at Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Park
Russ Creighton
Legion
Acton Town Hall
Stewart Ealochastra
Chambord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo Drew
Hamilton
Acton Y. M. C. A
Gray
Aeton
Cep
Canada
tApell
Frank Stinds
Jolliff
Stan Hall
Stanley Ptall
Churchill
Ward Graff
Hydro Department Fors Electric Producta
Remington Rand, Ltd
Northern Electric. Ltd
ORR Lawepc
H. L. McDonald
I Waterworks Department
Cunningham & Ho, Ltd
Mecaie Ee Co. L Ltd
Hrnas_Co_Ltd
Ma- Pe “Chingry, Pum
Presbytery Young Peoples
Palermo
Toreonto Start
Joseph FE. Atkinson
Mingo
St. Paer Rhs
Céah
Prises
Puke
Devon‘shire Lode
St. Joseph's Hall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!