Acton Community News Reports Snow, Dance, and Civic Meeting
The Acton area reports heavy snowfall with damage and utility concerns and plans a weekly dance at Acton arena chaired by Mr and Mrs Charles Kurkress. A booster fund drive is set for Friday evening. Town plowing continued, and March 16 drivers license plate renewals loom amid civic meetings opening to residents for Q&A on civic affairs.
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Charles. Kurkress
Cass
Acton Chamber
Comerce
Sonal
Mem
Civic Altains
Co Op Dinner Names New Erin Director On Board
About 200 attendees at the Halton Coop dinner in Stewarttown elected Harold Merk of Erin to a three year board term. W. Mahon was named president, with F Denny Charles and other directors listed. Syd Scott of United Coops of Ontario spoke on coop growth. A drawing prize went to George Pelletterio.
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Halton Coop
Coop
Esqueing
Stewarttown
Harold Merk
Erin
Alg. Hunter
F. Denny Charles
Meek
Chaence Ford
Ford
W. Mahon
William Mahon
Campbellville
Ashgrove
V. J. Lawrence Wy
Jack McDonald
David Lawson
Spencer Wilson
William Hume
Syd Scott
United Coops of
Ontario
Albert Hunter
George Pelletterio
Active church worker Mrs W J Lowrie mourned in Campbellville
Mrs W J Lowrie a longtime member and former president of the WAMLS at Biden Mills Presbyterian Church Campbellville died suddenly February 28 at Guelph General Hospital. Funeral held February 27 at Rumley Shoemaker with burial at Talon Mill Cemetery. She leaves three children and many relatives across Ontario.
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Biden Mills Presbyterian Church
W. J. Lowrie
Aurl 1
Campbellville
Guelph General Hospital
Lawrie
WAMLS
Ladies’ Aid
Eden Mills
Birtch
Rumley-Shoemaker
Talon Milly
Co Lashy
J Wilson
Ro Burrows
Wo McLeaa
RK. Wright
R. Gordon
Lowrie
Nassapaowesa
Elizabeth Rennit
Charles Rennie
Nassagaweva
Campbell Ville
Mis Lowrie
Dsabel
Lome Viel
Jean
Mis I Daniel
Trontus A San Russet
Maltan
Castors
Mirs G Robertson
Guelph
Tyabel Og
Mas
J. Ballagh
Gece
Death of George Wathaay Beevers after 50 years in town
George Wathaay Beevers aged about 99, a long time resident of Southdale, died at his home on Sau Atalay. Born in York shire in 1886, he lived in Actott for the past 3b vests. He married Berthar Ann Bitton, who predeceased him in Tr UES SME IROPNS. The funeral was held at Shoemaker funeral home with interment at Fairview cemetery. He leaves nephews and other relatives. services conducted by Rev RCA Brak.
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Maintenanie
Soutsdaly
Ain
George Wathaay Beevers
Awa al Fos Bone
Guelph St
Sau Atalay
Gobi
Mr Beevers
Yorkshire
Bayghimed
Berthar Ann Bitton
AN Duby
Albert Tennant
Gordon Biter
Toronto
Donald Morison
Port Vitla
Beeuets
Walker Peatte
RCA
Shoemaker Funeral Home
Fairview Cemetery
Pat Urs
Alin Bully Ko Ales Mitchell
Tom Ware
Bert Ware
Svar Adams
Marshall McLaughtn
Man Dead In Small Trailer Found Near Ayton
Police report a deceased man found in a small trailer on the McCurran farm near Ayton Thorsdes mornming. The elder man had not been seen for days and was located after inquiries by officers and local residents. Authorities identified the body as tied to the McCarron family stake in the area.
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Ootine Prants Polige
Milton Launt
John McCheen
Amans
Ayton
Thorsdes
Tee Pout
Peark McCarron
McCurran
Pipe Band and Dance Club Entertain Halton Manor Residents
Members of the Actor Scottish Dance Club and Junior Pipe Band entertained residents of Halton Centennial Manor on Monday night. The program featured group dances and popular junior pipe band tunes sung and played by Michael Joe of Acton on bagpipes. During lunch a resident played a bones selection to Scottish records, and the evening closed with residents recalling Scotland as guests praised the performers.
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Actor Scottish Dance Club
Halton Centennial Manor
Michael Joe
Acton
Penny Izatt
Clarkson
Andrena Camellit
Milton
Heeoni
Jim Taatt
Ae Hes
Fiays “Ke
Scotland
Club
Knox Church On Yi 29 Meeting At Anew Presbyterian Church
The Ct group at Anew Presbyterian Churn met at the church and opened with singing, then a worship service followed. Reports from the treasurer and other officers were read. Some members contributed to the grain fund while others prepared for the World Day of Prayer service on March 4. The meeting closed with Taps.
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Taps
Welcome Home Dutchies Sign Drop Afloat After Snow Night
A murky account notes unused Welcome Home Dutchies signs left on a snowy Ablon street after a late night incident. Community groups and minor sports organizers planned to greet a passing traveler when a plane and a later crowd drew attention. Town workers cleared streets with a snowblower as the night wore on.
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Chamberl Commerce
Acton Legion Minor
Son
Curne
Near 100 Tour Plant Friday Report
Open house and guest events noted with about 50 visitors Thursday evening and nearly 100 Friday evening. Weather disrupted plans yet editors and shop foremen from Georgetown and neighboring papers gathered for shop talk during a weekend event.
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Free Press
Wits
Millon
No. 28
Highway
Georgetown
Walter” Biehn
Mes
Biehn
Garfield McGilvray
W Beatty Explains Pledges at Acton United Meeting
Acton United met Tuesday in the church parlours with Mrs Wilderspin presiding. Wes Beatty explained pledges for the building fund as the group discussed devotions, welcomes and a World Day of Prayer participation. Members sent sixteen cards to the sick and shutins and planned church offerings.
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Ine WA
Acton United
Wilderspin
Mason
Adams Sr
Acton
Lindsay
Pooks
James Ars
Howard Masales
M Everdell
Evans
Wes Beatty
Avith Dainty
Blizzard Weather and Local Updates Spotted in Weekend Notes
A weekend batch of community items reports blocked roads due to snow and a rush for supplies, plus local social updates. Mentions include hospital leaves, visits, school events, club activities, and remarks on early spring hints seen in California reports.
Obituary for Mrs A B McLean Remains Laid to Rest
Lengthy illness preceded the funeral for Mrs A B McLean of Nap singe Meare. Interment followed at the Presbyterian church with services led by George Chvarrpean and others. mourners included Mary Meleachern of Guelph and relatives from Mower Ave. The funeral took place on Tuesday 24 at More Bee and Gortort Phescript year.
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Anne Maud
Shesinakier
Cris
Dryden
Fred Wright
Steele
Gortort
Mary Meleachern
Guelph
George Cbvarrpean
Pete Ales
Lenten Services at St. Joseph's Church Begin Week
Lent began this week with Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Joseph's at 7 45 am. Holy ashes were given at morning and evening services. Weekly Lenten devotions are scheduled and Easter pilgrims are urged to attend the morning Masses.
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St. Joseph's Church
Haiti
Neale
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