Symon Family Runs Local Hardware Store Half Century
Fifty years ago James Symon stopped travelling to operate a hardware store in Acton. Today Mac Symon and sister Marguerite Taylor welcome friends and customers at Symons Hardware next to the father’s original location. The piece traces the family history, store relocations, gas pumps, remodels, and current ownership by Mac and his sister with Angela and Barbara daughters nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Symon
Mac Symon
Marguerite Taylor
Symon
R. F. Johnstone
William Johnstone
Bradley
Yen
Charles Symon
Bank of Montreal
James
Scotland
Acton
Mac
Kitchener
R. G. Campbell
Janie Symon
Jack
States
Alec
Junior Modes
Mabel Symon
Sre Marguerite (Symon) Taylor
Coxe
H. S. Holmes
Guelph
Marguerite
Ter
Raisins projects discussed by Kanpire World Affairs group
Mrs. LA Force addressed the Kanpire World Affairs conclave on the topic Our MAPS lot is not a happy one. The meeting covered planned raisins projects and related community concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanpire
LA. Force
Final Service of District New Life Mission Draws 5500
About 5500 people from Guelph and surrounding area attended the New Life Mission final service at Memorial Gardens. Billy Graham team crusade members led by Rev. Keiton Ford and Rev. Irv Chambers stirred the crowd with soul filling messages. Churches from Presbyterian to Pentecostal participated and many came forward to confess faith. The event is believed to have drawn around 25 000 over its run, with attendees arriving by bus and car from Acton and nearby towns. Charles R. Ford of Chatham died while en route to a doctor in Toronto. funeral held in Toronto earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Memor Gardens
New Life Sion
Billy Graham Erange
Acton
Presbyterian
United, Baptist
Christian Reformed
Pentecostal
Fellowship Baptist
Keiton Ford
Irv Chambers
I T Is
Gitch
Imany
Mr. Cort
Wedngs- Hlavoof
Charles R. Ford
Chatham
Toronto
Ford
Knox Church Acton Sunday Calendar Summary
Presbyterian calendar lists services at Knox Church Acton with Rev Andrew McKenzie and guest speakers, detailing times for Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Services and World Day of Prayer events. Includes notes on youth activities and guest speakers from Galt and further church notices across multiple dates and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Acton
Andrew H. McKenzie
E. A. Hansen
Chitet
G Stanies Gammon
Stan Gammon
Earl Presley
Longfield Ra
Elth
James Wilson
Strevisville
Cottage
Two Gifts Kiss At Curtain Call
About 800 attendees enjoyed Two Gifts and Kiss At Curtain Call at the Robert Lite school auditorium. Proceeds from the event will fund school equipment such as tint ships and sports gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T's
Kerry
Bennett Serues
Robert Lite School
Iy Ockerlen
Barbara Browne
Cherst
Mel Turner
Te Musi
Glenn Barks
Bennett School Wall Agaen
Awhopwaite
Kiran
Around the World In 18 Days Log Book Chronicle
A log book titled Round the World in 18 Days chronicles Mais Buckner and her daughter Janet’s globe trip. From New York block to Paris Rome Beirut New Delhi Bangkok Hong Kong Tokyo and Honolulu the record notes markets temples trains ships meals and cultural experiences with vivid, sometimes chaotic, travel impressions and photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mais
Robert Buckner
Janet
Pan- American Airlines
New York
Paris
Rome
Beirut
Lebanon
Teheran
New Delhi
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Buckner
At Tail
Ory Janet
Suzie Wong
TE Haven
Honolulu
Francisca
Pitts
Wang
Pot Luck Supper For LODE Chapter Meeting
The Marel meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODE begins with a pot luck supper hosted by Mrs. Chas Heller in Bower Aye. On Tuesday Jon Petrie from Lake Avenue entertained with selections on the piano. A short business session led by First vice regent Mrs. Newton addressed the year's program and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
Chas
Heller
Bower
Jon Petrie
Lake Avenue
Jon
Newton
Pliny
About Yeast Leavening and Preparation
A note explains that one package of active dry yeast provides the same leavening as one package of compressed yeast and emphasizes dissolving active dry yeast in lukewarm water before use.
Choir of 28 from Ewart College to sing at Giles Church
A 28 voice choir from Ewart College Toronto will perform at Giles Presbyterian Church Galt this Sunday at 7 PM. The college trains girls of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for missionary work or service in congregations nationwide. Choir directed by H Rosevear F.C.C.C. F.T.C.t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewart College
Toronto
Giles Presbyterian Church
Galt
Presbyterian Church In
Canada
Trustees Hold Groundwood Meeting for New Ballinafad Hall
Trustees from Evin and Esquesing townships met to begin work on the Ballinafad hall. Attending were Mel Burden, Robert Rowan, Mrs Smith, John Kincock for Evin, Walter Linham for George Les lig, Co E Snow and Norman Sing for Esquesing. Mrs Ernie McMeiners named secretary and Mrs Robert McEnery treasurer. A May cash draw occurred as weather allowed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Burden
Robert Rowan
Smith
John Kincock
Evin
Walter Linham
George Leslig
Co E. Snow Aind
Norman Sing
Esquesing
Ernie McMeiners
Robert McEnery
Ballinafad
New Hall Mountain School Friday High Scores Noted
Mrs Tony Gibson Mrs Sam Snow Mr Ray Swine lvburse and Mr Tom Gibson led high scorers at New Hall Mountain school on Friday with Mrs C F Snow earning a prize. Mr Robert Shortill of Milton spent Sunday with his brother and sister in law. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lorie Thompson on Christmas move to Bellwood and birth of a baby son. Mrs Frank Reid and daughter Ruth Ane of St Catharines visited Dr Sash Mrs Cliftard Reid over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain School
Tony Gibson
Sam Snow
Ray Swinelvburse
Tom Gibson
C.F Snow
Robert Shortill
Milton
Fred J. Shortill
Lorie Thompson
Bellwood
Mia
Frank Reid
Ana Ddaughter
Ruth Ane
St. Catharines
Sash
Cliftard Reid
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Helen
Jack McGill
Maggie
Mr. Corey
Symon Hardware
Gordon's Hardware
M. Z. Bennett
Apegatte
Aloaty
Glenn Banks
Gerry Ockenden
Norman Turner
Cheryl Lee
New Life Mission
Lamb of God
Daughters of Know
Phillips of
Baptist Church
James M Rodd
Nelson Court
Phang
Douglas Dittney
Annslides
Mission Senice
Church
pi—Evangelistic
Tuewley
United
Church OF Canada
Ontario
Dwight Engel
George Ethos
Church Shoal
Young Peoples
Christian Reformed Church
J. Nuima
Queen St. Bow
Around the World
Manning
Halton County Egg Producers Meeting
Hornby Orange Hall
Hornby
J. P. Walker
Orr
Automobile Owners
Denny's Insurance Agency
Brock St
Bill and
Harold
H. Rosevear
F.C.C.C
F.t.c.t
Guernsey
Don Timmings
Mackay's “Fashions
THE
Young AT Heart
Junior Molde's
Fenn Pene
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