Baptist Women's Mission Circle Meeting Recaps BibleStudy
Mrs Dunk hosted a Monday night gathering of the Baptist Women’s Mission Circle. Mrs Wagner and Mrs McCutcheon led a devotional on Daniel and loyalty to God. Members prayed for missionaries in India and heard about Bible correspondence courses in Telegu. The next meeting will cover annual reports and the spring bank offering with Olive Hunter as guest speaker.
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D. Dunk
Baptist Women's Mission “Circle
G. Wagner
L.mccutcheon
Daniel
India
Olive Hunter
Hamilton
Guelph “Association
Cheltenham
Jesus
Dunk
Wagner
Transfusion program in Canada marks 700000th recipient milestone
The Canadian blood transfusion initiative has now served over 700000 people since its inauguration in 1947. The program highlights ongoing support for patients in need across the country.
Acton High School News Spring Concert Tickets On Sale
Acton High School announces spring concert tickets are printed and available from students. Prices are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Tickets can be purchased for Thursday or Friday night. The checker club tournament proceeds with games nearly nightly and playoff rounds to come. This week Arbie defeated Coon 19 to 6 in intramural basketball. Dawkins faces Footitt Thursday at the Y. A social party followed at Braida’s Hill with lunch and dancing. Exams are upcoming in about a month.
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Neil Benson
Arbie
Coon
Dawkins
Footitt
Teboggining
Braida
The
Members Tea Recalls Lakeside Chapter Officers Meeting
The Lakeside Chapter 1.C.D.E. held a Tuesday March 1 tea at Mrs. W. J. Beatty’s home with first vice regent Mrs. B. Mowat presiding. Donations supported the Hamilton Music Festival and St. John’s Ambulance. program featured musical selections by members and guests.
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Duke of Devonshire
W. J. Beatty
B. Mowat
St. John’s Ambulance
Peel Regiment
C.D.E
Dale
Brampton
Jang
W. Woodburn
G. Beatty
W. Wolfe
Long
William Cooper
Lakeside
Charles Kirkness
Stephen
Paul
Peter Wolfe
Janice
Carmen Woodburn
Sheldon Blow
Linda
Robbié Parker
Catherie Kirkness
Billie
Marilyn Rognvaldson
Ella
Elizabeth Jang
R. M. McDonald
M. Ryder
H. Mainprize
African Souvenirs Highlight Lakeside Meeting Treasures
Mrs. Gordon Ringler showcased African crafts from Ethiopia Uganda Zanzibar Eritrea and the Sudan at Lakeside LO DE meeting. She spoke on three years as a teacher in Addis Ababa and described feasts gifts and practical weapons. Officers were installed with Mrs Norton as regent and Mary Hinton honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Ringler
Lakeside
Lo.de
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Uganda
Zinzibar
Eretria
Sudan
Africa
Christmias
Irene Watson
Bessie Musselle
Marguerite Ryder
Alice Langford
Ola Somerville
Alice McCallum
May du
Vivian Smith
Helen Waterhouse
Lois Mackenzie
Harriet Helwig
Stella Adamson
Mary McKenzie
Margaret McCullough
Emily Wallace
Margaret_Acmetrong
Kay Dills
Charlotte Holmes
Mary Mann
Marguerite Coon
Verna
Bean Mavis Dane Genie Aeeaeer
Kay Alger
Jean McPhail
Mabel van Fleet
Bazaar
Margaret Creighton
Edith Watkins
Florence Wilkins
Velma West
Helen Pickett
Mary Allen
Helen Middleton
Shirley Drew
Provisions and Survival Tale Quoted in Conversation
A remark recalls a castaway island survival aided by an insurance policy found in a pocket. The anecdote notes a scarce food situation and a rescue. The item also makes a statistical aside about Canada’s population, highlighting the under eighteen cohort.
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Canada
Red Six win passes to theatre in cub scout pack meeting
January and February events saw the Red Six named winner with more points than runners up. The group awarded theatre passes as a prize and held campfire activities, jungle dances, and tests for first and second stars. Akela led openings and stories with new songs introduced.
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Pasa
Akela
Ronside
Raksha
Murray” Seoyne
Prizes Awarded at Acton Cooking School Event
Canada Packers Cooking School at Acton United Church Town Hall hosted by the Women’s Association. Miss McKinnon led dietetic guidance with Mrs. Kentner assisting. nightly drawings gave 12 bags. Winners included Mary Cooney and many Acton residents. oldest lady prize to Mrs. Lindsay and newest bride to Mrs. Bray Shaw. Over 200 attendees enjoyed baked goods and vendor prizes from local merchants.
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Canada Packers
Acton Town Hall
Woman's Association of
Acton United Church
Miss McKinnon
Doris Kentner
Mary Cooney
J. Vanfleet
Kristine Henderson
H.ripps
F. Wilkins
W. Little
D. Simmons
Lottie Moore
H. Jolley
J. Locker
A. Kentner
D. Mason
H. Mainprize
Alice Kozac
A. ‘Long
F. Crump
D. Millen
Grace Townsley
Jesalo. Madill
E. Evans
Halliott
Rgal
J. Denny
L. Agar
Clark Armstrong
Neil Gibbons
L. Youngblut
E. Eliott
M Nellis
C. Kingsmill
E. McDowell
R. Johnston
I. Harris
Betty Campbell
Irene Masters
Jean McLean
Heather Ann ‘Dumarch
J. Smith
B. Jordan
A. M .McPherson
Ross Ballentine
I. Withers
H. Kamstra
C. W. Landsborough
B. Shoemaker
A. McDonald
K. Turkesz
William W Landborough
F. Hunter
Wm. ‘Ballentine
Olga Locker
D. Allen
Jady
S. Sinclair
Herb’ Price
Charlie Armstrong
Eldon’ Morrows
Buckland
Allison
L .W. Spicer
G. Fountain
Macpherson
Kentner
Parker
Canadian manufacturing employment climbs since 1939
From 1939 to recent years the direct workforce in Canadian manufacturing grew from 656,114 to about 1,360,000, reflecting a substantial expansion in the sector. The rise indicates broader industrial activity and employment density within the economy.
Acton Council Addresses Annexation and Local Affairs
Acton council discussed Ontario Municipal Board annexation order for Acton, planned bylaw to accept annexation, and potential reassessment notices. They reviewed insurance policies, park matters, a weed inspector appointment, and a request to share gas well profits. Final school project payments and county budget notes were approved.
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A. Kirkness
K. . Hurren
Hurren
Ontario Municipal Board
Acton
County Registry Office
McGenchie
EB. Footitt
Lindsay
Weick
Irwin
Aeto
Hargrave
Peel Street
Tyler
Highways Department
Acton High School
C.N.R
Municipal
Coons Rent
Compres- Moe
Tuth
Hart Ca
Mdse
Thompson
Acton Free Press
Barnard Stamp and Steweil Ltd
Acton P.llc
Hydro
Thompson Motors
Y Leaders Corps Examinations Show Strong Passes
Friday afternoon ten Acton Leaders' Corps members took National YMCA Leaders' Corps review exams. All three top candidates Ann DeForest Ena Waller and Frank Marisak passed with margin. Seven others sought pass to join national corps and Marjorie Janks Ernie Lawson Peter Lawson Theresa Arcie Don Lindsay Brian McCristall Tony Baker met high marks. Ernie Lawson led with a top paper earning two percent beyond standard. Canadian Red Cross maintains eight lodges at DV A hospitals across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Leaders’ Corps
National Ymca
Leaders’ Corps
Ann DeForest
Ena ‘Waller
Frank Marisak
National Corps
Marjorie Janks
Ernie Lawson
Peter Lawson
Theresa Arcie
Don Lindsay
Brian McCristall
Tony’ Baker
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Barrie
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MacDonald William John Hatton
J. D. Hatton
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
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Eisen’s
Clothing ‘Store
Manning Electric
Acton Fair
Fee
Escosscllen
Sapot
Simpsons-Sears Limited
Simpson-Sears Limited
New Canadiana
Cugleast
O. M. Lampard
A.t.cm, R.M.T
Park Ave
Guelph
S. Alban‘s Parish Hall
Don $. Bexton
Bron Powey
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