Local social notes from Acton and area include visits across Ontario
The week end saw Mira Booper stay with friends in Guelph while Miss Joan Fetterty visited Cornwall. Mrs J A Mowat visited daughters in Toronto and Ottawa with Margaret Garvin joining friends in Toronto. Rev and Mrs Charlton of Erta visited with Mrs Soper, and C E Soper of Preston visited his aunt in town. Others included Cotterel in Guelph, Hooe Suteliffe of Brazebridge, Charles Wallace of Toronto with Hannah Wallace, Fred Crewson of Toronto, J Corlees and family in Clinton, Mary Surrs home from training at Western Hospital, R A Gordon and Nancy from Toronto, Isobel Anderson visiting Capt J M Anderson in London, Nellie Hall from Toronto, and Mr and Mrs W H M Watson with Dr MacDonald of Grand Valley. Visitors also included Herb Barber family of Orangeville, the Gordon Rogndalsson baby Roy moved to Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto, and officials from Acton Public Utilities attending Hydro convention in Toronto. A birthday party honored Mrs A T Brown at Mrs Fern Brown’s home.
Acton Rotary Club Showcases Newfound Land Film
At the weekly luncheon the Acton Rotary Club viewed a fine film on Newfound land now joining Canada as the tenth province. Wes Bratty gave progress updates on lawn chair projects with crews working nightly and about a dozen chairs ready for painting. Mr. F Castles of Dominion Engineering Montreal attended as a guest while Norm Baird presided.
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Newfoundland
Canada
Acton
British lightweight motorcycle exports highlighted by new design
The Financial Post reviews a British lightweight motorcycle featuring a single integrated engine transmission final drive assembly. It emphasizes fuel economy ease of starting smooth throttle response and quiet operation with a three gear sliding gearbox and water cooling for steady temperature.
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Financial Post
Britain tests naval jet cruise in Arctic waters
Britain's Royal Navy conducts a test of jet destroyers and motor torpedo boats near a jetty in early February for a two month Arctic cruise. An aircraft carrier will follow with jet planes to operate, marking the first polar test of this aircraft type and the carrier's far north voyage over several hundred miles north of Iceland.
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Britain
Royal Navy
Arctic
Iceland
Church Service Schedule for Lent 1849
The church lists March 6 1849 as the first Sunday in Lent with the Hour of Common Worship at 6 00 am and Sunday morning discourses on the Prophetic era. The sixth message is The and Fault of Empires. Children of the Our Church School gather at 1 00 pm for the rappers. The Evening Service features talks on worth and Happiness. You are welcome at any hour.
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Our Church School
Asttnbles
Ewnning
Sunday Schedule and Sermon Announcement 1949
Sunday March 6 1949 timetable lists 10 30 am Sunday School 11 30 am The Cry of a repentant Sinner 1 17 pm? Communiog Friday March 8 800 pm. IV roya.
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Roya
Evening Prayer and Sunday School Schedule Ad Brought
1200 am Family Service features a joint Sunday School and congregational gathering. Speaker Mr D Clarke of Acton discusses work at Fort George Indian School James Hay. 700 pm Evening Prayer service every Wednesday with a Welcome Awaita.
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Mr. D Clarke
Acton
Fort George Indian School
James Hay
Do You Know Roy's Tare at Elm Tree Corner
Fragmentary note recalls Roy's Tare toll point near Elm Tree Corner Lot 25 on Campbellville Guelph Road in Nowagaiwepa. It hints at a patrol or travel route with passengers served any time. No clear event or date established.
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Campbellville - Guelph
Nowagaiwepa
Roy
Acton Juniors Dominate Queenston in 32 1 Victory
Acton Juniors beat Queenston 32 to 1 as Stan Fay led with nine goals and Townsley added six. Mowat, Roustell and Kentner each netted four while Vaughan and Keith Fay scored twice and Artie Lawson and Guild added singles. Eleven penalties were called. referees received mixed notices as Queenston struggled against the Redmen in red uniforms.
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Queenston Heights
Acton Point
Stan Fay
Townsley
Mowat
Roustell
Kentner
Vaughan
Keith Fay
Artie
Lawzon
Guild
Queenstan
D. Massel
A. W Lubas
J. Mathias
A. Clifford c
B. Dickson
D. Dickson
Wings
Alls
J. Petera
Jo Berg
W. Antoniuk
CC. Prenrce
EO Muir
J Pollock
Extensive laying auction sale at Standish Farm Brin Township
Public auction advertised for Friday March 21 at Standish Farm near Ospringe 2 miles north of Highway 8 with tractors, implements, horses, cows, hogs, poultry, hay and grain, furniture and house goods. Organizers CUARLIFH BRACY and Hindley & Billigtyt announce cash sale with lunch counter and on-site registration.
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Cuarlifh Bracy
Lotte
Ton
Queen
Wiscara
Maud
Kate
Frank
York
Hoan Reiter
Efpfrces
Renfrew
Mk Vaile
Quebec
Kitenen Stowe
Fiano
Ospringe
Fred Baptie
Hindley & Blligtyt. Hy
Rockwood
Milton
Hayloft Hardown teen social at Penguin Club draws visitors
Over MO teenagers from Ver qua Orangeville and Oakville attended the Hayloft Hardown at the Penguin Club in Acton. The crowded event featured Blind Boxing Square Dance and a Crazy Dancer with lively antics. Lunch included cake and coffee as clubs from several areas enjoyed a record crowd and planned future activities.
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Penguin Club
Acton
Verqua
Orangeville
Oakville
Oakville Club
Donald Wiles
Tom Oakley
Emile Packer
Paul Jones
Scholiache
Acton Group
Chey Sneadd
Erie
Urey
AIS
Vegetable Gardens On Farms And Urban Backyards
Farmers recognize home grown vegetables save money and improve diets. With few seeds and minimal ground, carrots beets parsnips beans and peas can be grown in city or rural plots. Local seed suppliers advise on varieties suited to the area.
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Kkow
Athens
Toronto Lads Abused by Older Teens in Don Valley
Gary McPherson and George Neilson, both eleven, were tormented by three youths aged 15 to 17 on Sunday afternoon in the Don Valley north of Leaside. The assailants shot at them, took lunch, forced boot removal, and peppered Neilson’s arm with a gunshot as they fled toward home.
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Gary McPherson
George Neilson
Toronto
Eugene McPherson
Robert McPherson
Acton
Gary MacPherson
Banff Rd
Ueather Ra
Leaside
Don Valley
MacPherson
Neilson
Gary MacPheran
Use Trio
MacPherson de- Gantly
Availanta
George
Proof of The Pudding Shows Living Standards Up Since 1937 39
The piece argues critics misstate facts about prices and living standards. It cites Professor J T McDougall and data from 1947 showing increases in consumer purchases from automobiles to radios and groceries, claiming overall improvement since the late 1930s despite inflation and debate.
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JT. McDougall
Newfoundland Knowledge Drive Urges National Confederation Events
The Financial Post urges widespread publicity to educate Canadians about Newfoundland. Proposals include a national holiday for Confederation, school and church programs, updated textbooks, and a visit plan by the Prime Minister, provincial premiers, mayors, and businessmen. It notes 80 percent of long distance calls complete on the Trans-Canada Telephone System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Newfoundland
Confederation
Trans-Canada Telephone System
Canada
Lne
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Mira Booper
Guelph
Joan Fetterty
Cornwall
J. A. Mowat
Ottawi
Margaret Garvin
C. E Soper
Preston
Tusday
EI Soper
Mrs. Hooe Suteliffe of
Brazebridge
Charles Wallace
Miss Hannah Wallace
Fred Crewson
Mra J. Corlees
Suzan and
John of
Clinton
Mary Surrs
Western Hospita
R. A. Gordon and
Nancy
GH. Lants
Mise Isobel Anderon
J. M
Mre Anderson
London
Miles Nellie E. Hall
Mr. W. J. Hall
Marette Hall
W. HM. Watson
Dr. MacDonald
Grand Valley
Herb. Barber
Thos Waton
Gordon Rognvaldson
Roy Gordon
Sick Children‘s Hospital
Reeve T Jones
R MacArthur
CW Wilson
Jo McGeachie
Acton Public Utilities
Commission
The
Hydro
Partridge
Howse
St Catharines
Mis Bertha Brown
Zella Mecaurtyes
Masa Fern Brown
A. T. Brown
Gallada
Rorket
Armhtron
Knox Citurou
Br. Athan
W. G. Lusten
Robt, R. Halton
G. A. Sirrs
Your Northern Electric
Earl van Norman
Main St
Rusk
Go Kentner
Townaley
S. Faye
K. Fay Wings
Alla —Boarell
Lawson
Weinery
Zajac
Arbic
Brin ‘Township
Traster
Ipmrat
Implementa
WM. R. Bracken
General Insurance
Mutual Life Assurance Co., Ltd
RS Association
Halton County
Court House
Ayrshire
Holstein
Jersey
N.owe. Porter
G. W. Keffer
Soo
Denny’s Taxi
Civvy Street
Laurel and Hardy
Dore Schary Prem
Milvve Grantloy- Douglas
MR Blanding
Great Pictures
Randolph Scott
Rory Calhoun
Lois Maxwell
Southern
Yankee
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