Properties Sold at the Tax Sale by Acton Council
The Acton Council met Monday with Councillors McMulan Gibbens and Jones present. The Hockey Club cannot cover expenses on gate receipts of forty percent and will be asked for a detailed expense record. Taxes and costs for Palmer Martin Thompson and Richard Worden properties bought by the Corporation were written off amounting to 111.62 with approval. The Finance Committee reported, and accounts including insurance premium and taxes were paid totaling 130.10. The shoe factory insurance was reduced to 10000, maps ordered six copies, and fireworks displays for coronation noted and filed while drainage findings were delegated for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
J. E. McMulan
Thon, Gibbens
An ‘Jones
J. McCutcheon
W. B. Rbmley
W. E. Middleton
Acton
McMillen
HW. L. McDonald
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Chester McBurn
Reuben O. Evans
E. Bowman
Guelph
Hland Fire Works Company
Fox
Friendly Circle Meeting Hosted by Mrs Ramsden
The regular Friendly Circle Class met at Mrs Bil Ramsden home on February 24. Ramsden group chaired the session with business concluded then games followed. Lunch was served and the group offered thanks to Mrs Ramsden and her helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Ramsden
United Young People’s Union Meeting Report
Under Grenviuls Masales the United Young People’s Union met Tuesday night. After scripture read by M Nelen Lamb the group prayed led by the chairman. The topic The Christian Family at Worship split into two parts with Grenville Masules and Nell McNabb contributing, followed by Dr Cullen. A hymn and benediction closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenviuls Masales
Christian Fellowship
United Young People’s Union
M Nelen Lamb
Grenville Masules
Nell McNabb
Cullen
L. W. Chisholm Appointed Auditor in Nunssagaweya Council
Nunssagaweya Council met March 1 1987 with all members present. L W Chisholm was appointed Auditor to fill vacancy from Mr Holmes resignation. Mr Ch Darby Bond recovery transferred to Tax Collector. caretaker named for tremorial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunssagaweya
Reeve Gordon
Board of Health
John Marshall
Erainosa
T. Richardson
Ch. Darby
L. W. Chisholm
Mr. Holmes
Auliffe
Couns
New Halifax Prelate Appointed Archbishop McNaolly
Rt. Nev. John T. McNaolly, fifth bishop of Yamilton, named Archbishop of Halifax in the Maritimes. Son of Irish parents, his see spans Acadia to Bermuda. Formerly first bishop of Calgary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. McNaolly
Yamilton
Halifax
Bur
Maritimes
Bermuda
Calgary
Dublin Literary Society Meets Greenock Guests
The Dublin Literary Society hosted visitors from Greenock on Friday at the school. After welcomes by Mr. Alex Waldie, Elwood Johnston presided as Greenock’s leader. The program featured orchestra pieces, choral numbers, readings, duets, a humorous sketch, and a piano duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dublin Literary
Greenock Literary Society
Alex. Waldie
Elwood Johnston
Jean Barbour
Lake Medad
Jean Aitken
Jean
Irene Barbour
Kaleb
Jean Mann
Sven
Arthur McKeown
Jesse Wardlaw
Chas. McKeown
Whispering Hope
Marion Leslie
Priday
Wood Johnston
Duolin Literary
Dublin Institute Holds February Meeting in Mrs Somerville's Home
The Dublin Women's Institute met at Mrs. G. Somerville's home with President Mrs. A. Near presiding. Members sent thanks for gifts, discussed fund raising, assigned group conveners, and heard talks on home parties and a chocolate icing demonstration. A piano duet and a recitation titled My Mothers Valentine were performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
England
Ais
Storey
Meeting of Maury Girls' Guild at Knox Church
The Maury Br. Moore Girls' Guild of Knox Church met at Miss Jean Bennie’s home on Monday evening. The gathering opened with a hymn, devotional readings, and a reading from Courageous Women. A Pluto solo entertained, an Educational Quiz was held, reports were presented, and future meetings were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury BR. Moore Girls’ Guild of Knox Church
Jean Bennie
Mary
Charles Kirkness
Donaldia McPhail
Jean Hennie
Mia Wihna Hansen
Pluto
Doris Wow
Band Carnival Brightens Hockey Playoff Night
The Acton Citizens Band and Georgetown Band staged a colorful carnival alongside hockey playoff action. Eden Mills beat Lorne Farmers 5 1, with Bear Cats vs Lion Cubs in broomball. Races and costume events drew strong crowds, with Ted Bardon winning the overall carnival cup donated by the Canadian Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens
Georgetown
Aeton
Eden Milly
Lorne Farmers
Scotty
H. Harris
H. Savage
K. Adamson
V. Agnew
B—Netty
Masters
Mabel Harris
B. VanGooren
Frances Lamb
Mrs
J. Adamson
Ted Bardon
Eden Mills
Canadian Legion
Bloomsbury Society Regubs Meetings On School Grounds
Bloomsbury Literary Society held its regubhir meeting in the school on Tuesday evening with President Mansell Nellis opening. A debate on whether heredity or environment shapes character was judged in favor of environment being less influential, and featured speakers including George Wilson and Clarence Wiben. An harmonica selection, community singing, and Euchre prizes followed with Mrs Ross Patterson hosting and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloombury Literary Society
Mansell Nellis
George Nightingale
George Wilson
Lou Pleasant
Audrey Watson
Yap- Goozen
Clarence Wiben
Drew Pulton
Charles Lasby
Alex
Judins
Mess Hoss Patterson
Mansel Nels
Roos Gordon
Anharmonica Selecton
Messrs
Cecil Wilson
Bandman Remembered at Acton Citizens Meeting
Briar Ramsden was honored by Acton Citizens' Council at the home of Mr and Mrs Win Ramsdt for his band service. An address by J Alpes and a presentation by Ray Agnew followed. Hin expressed regret at his removal and announced he would move to Munette Indiana the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dha
Acton Citikens
Briar Ramsden
Win Ramisdt
J. Alpes
Ray Agnew
Munete
Indianna
Paris Acton Game Moved to Arctic Arena Brantford
The Paris Acton game is tonight at the Arctic Arena Brantford instead of Paris due to mild weather. Referee Beef McKay of Hulkmillon will officiate. Do not go to Paris. the venue is Arctic Arena, Brantford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Arena
Brantford
Pari
Ike
Beef McKay
Hulkmillon
Paris
Stantford
High School Literary Meeting Recital at Continuation School
The second meeting of the Literary Society at the Continuation School on Friday February 26 featured multiple performances. Dirk VanGooren directed the program with violin solos by Nino Bralda and Vernon Apnew, a piece by Alex Frank Dorothy Barber Isobel Arimms and Jerry Guthrie, a mouth organ piece by Jack VanGooren, readings by Bruce Pargeter and Douglas Smith, a light verse parody of Lord Thomas and Fair Annette by several students, and a group sing led by Vernon Apmew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lberary Society
Continuation School
Dirk VanGooren
Borm
Arana McDonald
Jack VanGooren
Bruce Pargeter
Douglas Smith
Lord Thomas
Annette
Dirk VanGoozen
Bruce Parketer
Jamie Lamb
Gilbert Romphi
BW Robertson
Expensive Cock Fight Convictions Rise in Burlington
Police court in Burlington added five more found-ins bringing total cock fight convictions to 31. Each fined $75 under Magistrate W. E. Mellveen after a raid on January 23 at W. J. Southams summer home. Southam pleaded guilty to maintaining a cock-pit and paid $100 plus costs. Crown receipts total $877.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
W. E. Mellveen
W. J. Southams
Mr. Southam
Crown
Park Property Purchased by Scout Council
Park property near Acton bought for 3500 by the Provincial Council of the Hoy Scouts Association. The 100 acre site, west of Acton, was operated as a private park by Mr and Mrs W A Murray, now retired. The camp will host Scout training groups through summer with about fifty in each session. George Mason named on the committee to supervise and develop the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs
Hoy Scouts
National Trust Company
Acton
Mrr
W. A. Murray
George Mason
Messrs. Richardson
Ronald Winter
Well Managed Runaway Spurs Wreckage Without Harm
A team of horses hitched to a lumber wagon belonging to W. Sterritt bolted on Tuesday morning. They dashed along MII Street to Willow and Church Streets, then to John Street and into the United Church sheds. The wagon box broke apart but no injuries or collisions occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sterritt
Mii Street
Mmv
Willow
Church Street
Min Street
John Street
United Church
Acton Wins First With Paris Goodyears Play to 3-3 Tie
Action packed hockey night in Paris arena as Acton Intermediates host Paris Goodyears. Morton and Lind score for Acton while Corrigin and Frizan put Paris ahead. Grant ties the game late but no winner as period scores stay even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Paris Goodyears
Goodyears
Mercantile
Toronto
Morton
Greer
Corrigin
Frizan
McQueston
Lind
Ted Uy
Grant
Goodyers
Rameo
Ears McQuiesten
Satelite
Ecclestone
Corriuun
Dalty
Hobinson
Metz
Metz Aod Finnon. Alternates: Acton- Greer, Pow, Watters
Gibbons
Terry
Lindsay
Io Marzo
Idnosay
Murvo
England
E. Marzo
Evard
TL Marzo
Mortin
J. Rue
Paris
McCutcheon
Kempthorne
Mooney
Jack Kentner
Tas
Kempuiarne O
Puris
Didi
Verry
Kentner
Famed London Playwright to adjudicate Canadian drama festival
George de Warlax renowned London playwright actor and producer serves as regional adjudicator for the Dominion Drama Festival. He will also judge the final Ottawa presentation. A dramatic art teacher and lecturer at the Institute Francais de Royaume he is a Celsian by birth fluent in English and French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George de Warlax
Ottawa
de Warlaz
Institute Francais de Royaume
Acton Community Bids Fond Farewell To Fraser Family
The Fraser family leaves Acton for Tilsonburg after Mr. Wr G Fraser transfers to the Bank of Montreal branch there. They leave many active roles behind including school board, Y M C A treasurer, fall fair director, hockey club executive, and church duties. Jean and Hugh move with parents, while Mr W H Clayton will take Mrs Fraser’s Acton bank position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr G. Praser
Bank of Montreal
Tilsonburg
Fraser
Jean
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Stewards of
the United Church
W.H. Clayton
Wales
Ontario
Missionary Night Highlights Korean Outreach
Miss Nellie Anderson, long time missionary to Koreans from Alton, spoke at the United Church to a Women’s Missionary Society service. She described Korean poverty, the gospel’s reach in the Far East, and urged prayers and support for the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Anderson
Alton
United Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Church
Miss Anderson
Korvans
Far East
Halton Juniors Schedule Judging Competitions at Seed Fair
At a Halton Juniors executive meeting the group decided to hold annual judging events in Seeds Fruit and Cream Grading at the County Seed Fair Georgetown on Saturday March 12. President Walter Linham said the top overall scorer across two competitions will win the Championship Trip to Ottawa. Georgetown will host Halton Junior Farmers that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Juniors
Georgetown
Maredith
Walter Linham
Hn Jane
Ottawa
Halton
Young People’s Gathering at Acton Town Hall
An ice gathering of Junior Farmers was held at Over Town Hall Acton on Thursday evening. Acton U P O Y O Q O entertained Nelson and Norval Junior organizations. Allen McLean president of the ULF O was guest speaker. He spoke of Youth Congress in Vienna and Denmark trip noting the orderly Danish farming methods. Refreshments and dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over Town Hall
Acton
Acton U. Poy. OP QO
Nelson
Norval
Allen McLean, Chathian
ULF
McLaan
Vienna
Denmark
Acton School Board regrets Fraser departure to Tilsonburg
At Acton monthly meeting trustees voiced regret at Mr Fraser leaving for Tilsonburg. The board approved purchases for text books and an oak wing cabinet, and discussed art equipment and a tree removal. Financial report items were adopted and best wishes were offered to Mr and Mrs Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton School Board
Trustess
Fraser
Dr. BP
W. Pearen
W. K. Grahan
J. M. McDonald
MacRae
Thet. Beardmore Co
Tewan
Circ Nutter
Eliott Bros
Geo. M. Wendry Co. Ltd
Moyer School
Educational Publishing Co, Ltd
Reid Electric Service
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Helntuman & Co
BE. J. Wassard
Lakeside Chapter Meets I O D E installation held
The Lakeside Chapter of the IODE met at Miss Emily Young's home on Church Street Tuesday evening. Newly elected officers were installed by Mrs. George Somerville. Miss Marguerite Ryder led the business portion as plans for the year's social and work were set. Lunch and a social hour concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
The
Emily Young
Church Street
George Somerville
Marguerite Ryder
Community event notices and gatherings listed
Local notices announce meetings and events hosted by various groups. Details include dates such as March 10 and March 16 and venues like Eden Miss Town Hall and the Dominion Hotel. Activities include a coronation dance planning session and concerts by Miss Pearl Newton.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hockey Club
Young People's Meeting OF United Church
Nassagaweyan Township
Dublin Literary Society Meeting
Dublin Institute
Meeting OF Girls’ Guild
Scout Council
Thuyls
Inurgin
Las Acton
Paris Greenshirts
Penman
George DE Warfaz
Young People's Gathering
McDonald
Praser
Indan
Tnat
Sge
US PY. P.O
Aug. Clarridge
Thurshisland 11Th
Dominion Hotel
Knox Mission Hand
Gould
Fiddes
Eden Miss Town Hall
Ladies Aid
Miss Pearl Newton
Knox, PL Society
Moving Pictures of
Ireland
Cou
Tesy Wright
Knox Church
Oy Maurch Loth
Grechestra
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