Personal Notes From Acton Visitors and Local News
Local social notes list Acton residents guests and visitors from Toronto Buffalo and Bracebridge. Names include Boyd Clark Mika Dorothy Clayton Ken McKinnon Elmer Maude and Barbara McKinnon with updates on hospitalizations funerals and convalescence. Reverend R H Armstrong conducted a Bracebridge funeral for Angus McKinnon of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken McKinnon
R. H. Armstrong
Acton
Bracebridge
Angus McKinnon
Toronto
Plastic Demonstration At Hall Draws Ladies Despite Weather
Mrs Hugh Young led a plastic demonstration in the Hall on Saturday with a small turnout amid illness and rain. Refreshments were served by the girls project group and prizes awarded at the Hall Board note with winners including Mrs George Burt Mr Joseph Watson Mrs James Noble and Mr George Burt. Stewart Elliot provided dancing music.
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John Newton
Joseph Scott
Hugh Young
Cacre
George Burt
Joseph Watson
James Noble
Stewart Elliot
Ladies Receive Cup and Saucer at March Institute Meeting
The Nastagaweya Institute held its March meeting at Mrs. E Easterbrook home where two departing members Mrs Archibald and Mrs Freeman were presented with cups and saucers. Sympathy extended to Mr Percy Kitching on his sister Mrs Caldwell's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nastagaweya Institute
E Easterbrook
Archibald
Erin
Freeman
Milton
Charles Donaven
Stratford
Ads
Lamb
Percy Kitching
Mrs Caldwell
Acton
Grant Campbell
Balmoral
Aid
David Henderson
T. C. Amos
McDonald
Kilbride
Dozen Attend Prayer Meeting at Hindles Home
A Wednesday prayer gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Hindles drew twelve attendees including Mr o and Mrs Len Cox of Guelph. Nearby visits included Ben Simons, WH Hortop, Bert Balframan from Mount Pleasant, DEschck, Rockwood, and others visiting relatives in Guelph and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Roy Hindles
Len Cox
T D. MoeCutcheon
Gordon
Toronto
Moe Jop Benham
Willa
Guelph
Weekend Weather Sparking Skunk Sightings Across Valley Road
The town reports lingering flu and colds with several residents ill or in hospital including Frank Moore in Guelph and Ruth E George who returned home ill from Walkerton. Shirley Bolton acts as chief operator at the telephone office. James Milne traveled to London on business. Mulhollands recently returned from England. Weekend weather kept skunks active along Valley Road with odors noticeable at a local dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Guelph
Ruth E. George
Walkerton
Surprise 35th Anniversary Party for Robertson Couple
Mr and Mrs George Robertson received a surprise 35th wedding anniversary party at their daughter and son in law home in Guelph Township. Seven euchre games awarded prizes to Mrs Wes McLean and A Jackson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Alton from Penetang and relatives from surrounding areas. A bride’s cake and lunch closed the evening with toastmaster Albert McWilliams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robertson
Jind
Wm. Webb
Guelph Township
Gordon
Perth
Mary
Wes. McLean
A. Jackson
Guelph
Harry Alton
Penetang
Albert McWilliams
Phyllis Foreman
Toronto
Reed
Foreman
Wim Henderson
Belwood
Thomas Fines
Fines
Arnold Sunter
Niagara Falls
Go Bunter
E. Hardie
Douglas. Robertson
Acton Scouts Review Year and Plan for VOSt Involvement
The Acton Scout Hall group reflects on 1980 improvements including a new flagpole and a record paper drive. Three Acton Scouts attended a Valley Forge jamboree, while weekly meetings continue in Howdenosawnee led by Scoutmaster Dave Dills and Assistants Pollock and Davidson. A temporary hockey team played two games against Eramosa, with future training and building projects planned for a richer program.
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Acton ‘Tradp
Othr
Acton
Valley Forge
Howdenosawnee
Dave Dills
Charlie Pollock
Doug Davidson
Holton Scouters
Milton
Eramosa
Centre Inn
Ottawa decentralization faces lukewarm reception from Canadians
The Financial Post polled prominent Canadians on moving government bureaus from Ottawa. Most rejected the idea citing expense and limited benefit. Advocates favored regional centers but warned decentralization could reduce defense efficiency and practicality.
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Financial Post
Ottawa
Age
Earing Auction at 280 Peel St Acton March 17
Public auction by JAMES HW BUCKLAND at 280 Peel St Acton featuring a Walnut dining room suite bedroom set kitchen appliances and tools. Items include a Beatty washer Bissell sweeper electric plate and assorted groceries with cash terms and removal after settlement. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.
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James HW. Buckland
Peel St
Acton
Phillips Radio
Acme
Beatty
Elec
Bissell
Bhitish West Indies
Hindley
Milton
Rockwood
Two School Shifts Suggested by Post
The Financial Post asked Canadians about two daily school shifts as crowding and efficiency concerns arise. Readers favored long morning and afternoon sessions to cover more students but warned of increased teacher workload and potential compromises in learning. Some proposed a trial period amid building and material constraints before full evaluation.
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Mainevhichin
St Patrick's Day Farm Auction At Rockwood North East
Auction listing for Hindley and Elliott on March 17 features Holstein and Hereford cattle, Shorthorn stock, horses and harness, hogs and implements, timber and lumber, hay grain and house furnishings. Sale near Rockwood No 5 side road with cash day terms and possession by March 24. Rev. Hindley in charge.
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Ayrshire
York
McCormick
Noxon
Peter Hamilton
Witkinson
Tudhope Anderson
Portland
NMLHL
Gem
Victor
Hindley and Elliott
Hindley
Gray
Rockwood
Aide Road
Civil Defense Funding Debate Across Levels of Government
The U S Chamber argues federal funds should not exceed half of civil defense costs. It favors provincial and municipal authorities bearing major responsibility with efficient handling to curb waste and fragmentation in tax dollars.
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U.S
Roy's Taxi Promises Timely Rides Despite Rough Roads
A poem fragment describes Roy's Taxi promising prompt service despite bad roads and uncertain routes. The speaker urges travelers to trust the operator to reach their heavy date on time, noting the busines seeks to provide reliable transport across possible directions.
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Fordsa
My. Boyd Clark
Charles” M. ‘Davidson
Buffalo
M. MacDonald
Mika Dorothy Clayton
George Lantz
Sunnybrook Hospital
W. J. Reid
Pete
Lindsay
Ro Davidson
Eleanor Ross
Sick Children
Ospita
G.W. Wasales
Harold Baxter
Roy Brown
Warren Brown
Ernest Brown
Fern’ Brown
Limehouse
Maoffay
Everton
Jim Fountain
Navy
Robert Patten
Diane Guelph
John Alton
Patsy Wright
Vance Wright
Wis Aileen Gardiner Gilford
Roki
R. Kamikon
Optometrist
ST. George's Square Guelph
W. Cole
R. M. Bell
Erins
Frank Gorry
Caradoc Nursery Co
Strathroy
Ontario
Post
Jonan J. Tone
A. Budgetis
Hethod
Eek Ce Ae Higy Motors
Wst
Mole PaOor
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill St
Roy
Co-Operative Insurance
Halton County
Halton Co-Op
Esquesing
Norman Bird
Georgetown AM
Trafalgar
Norman Gilbert
Bronte J
Nelson
Robert Morrison
Freeman FR
Nagsagaweya
R. S. Heatherington
Campbellville RR
National Sew
Sowe
Monch
seLioth
Elbiets
Jimmy Durante
Joyce Holden
Universal
Ture
the Millman
Duraste
An All
Laing’s Dairy
T.u
Arlton, Prop
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