Social notes from Acton area weekend visits and hospital stays
Mrs W D Hall visited in Toronto with Mrs Frank Dobble. Mire Fred Long and son visit Miss Ydabel Smith. Mr and Mrs John Chapman visited in Toronto. Mr Chaos Wilson attended Hydro Convention in Toronto. Mrs Austin Reid of Stratford staying with Mr and Mrs S J Reid. Miss Joan Rumley nursing training at Guelph General Hospital. Earl Johnniston in Guelph General Hospital after appendectomy. Mr James McGeache of Toronto visited Acton friends. Friends of Mrs Nancy Glendanning hear she is confined to Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Farl Ryder and Judith Ann with Miss Gladys Plumb Toronto and Mrs A Williams of Georgetown visited Miss E Hawthorne. Mrs J A King Ridgside Sask returned home after four months with daughter and granddaughter. Mr and Mrs Jon Lauby and Lorraine. Mrs Barbara Soper returned home after week with Mr and Mrs C E Soper Preston. Mr J Dewy Soper, migratory bird officer for the three prairie provinces, spent a few days at the game home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Soper
C. E. Soper
Preston
J. Dewy Soper
Three
Prairie Provinces
Officers Tea of Devonshire Chapter Report
Mrs. Schroeder hosted the Devonshire Chapter officers tea at Bower Avenue for the annual event. The meeting included reports and a relief appeal, knitting display, and donations, with 50 members present and guests from Lakeside Chapter Acton and local staff attending.
Funeral for Wilfred Frank Held in Acton
Wilfred Frank died last Sunday at Guelph General Hospital at age 80. Funeral services were held Thursday at two o clock in Johnstone and Rumley Funeral Home Acton conducted by Rev R W Pickery. Pallbearers were six brothers Jakert Chris Joseph Wiltla Carl and Tony Frank. Interment followed at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Frank
Rockwood
Frank
Guelph General Hospital
Onelock
Johnstone and Rumley
Acton
R. W. Pickerypil Iister
Ebongzer United Churchantbaktet
Jakert Frank
Chris Frank
Joseph Frank
Witla’ Frank
Carl Frank
Tony Frank
Nassagawey
Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Friendly Church Events At Hanover United Church March 16 1947
The Friendly Church of Hanover United Church hosts services March 16 1947 with Rev. Louie Pickering as guest preacher. Activities include junior congregation at 11:00, church school at 12:15, evening worship at 2:00 with a sermon on Going to Sea, and midweek study and prayer. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrin Aardalp
Louie Pickering
Hanover United Church
Presbyterian Sear eee wMNOX cine Rev B Simpson Black in Toronto
The Rev B Simpson Black of Toronto, the 4th candidate on the present list, is scheduled Sunday at 9.00 p.m. for the Sunday School and Junior Sprte Class event with the motto They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Simpson Black
Toronto
Hark of Ot 3 Alva the martyr Sunday schedule
The notice lists a March 16 liturgical timetable with Holy Eucharist at 11 00 am. a beginner's class at 11 00 am and church school with confirmation class at 12 05 pm. Evensong at 7 00 pm continues the St Paul series. A Wednesday March service at 10 00 am and address at 4 00 pm is noted.
Welcome to AL Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday schedule lists Morning Worship at 11.00 a.m. followed by Sunday School at 12.15 p.m. There is no evening service. The notice welcomes attendees to the church in Alabama.
Rockwood Council Advances Garbage System and By-Laws
The Rockwood township council inaugurated a garbage collection system, set a 12 hour parking limit on highways and streets, prepared by laws on building permits, and discussed road subsidies and village shares. The session approved a budget, set taxation at 8.3 mills, and received 8514.29 in road subsidies. Additional motions covered pavement requests on Highway No. 7, warbler powder purchase for agriculture, and other by-law preparations. The meeting adjourned to April 7 at 1:35 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramona Rol
Rockwood
Reeve DD. Gray
al Arcoara
Taxea
Mezetv
Denham
Cox
Menara-Benham
Rutherford
Board of Health
Mackwood
Measie
Hutchinson
Department of Highways
Mesars, Benham and Rutherford
Rockwind
Charie
Messrs
Cox and
Beneham
Eden Mills
Bacon Mills
Messra
Benham and Cox
Federation of Agriculture
China
Laenamington
Edna Aitkens Chosen President of Halton Junior Farmers
The Halton Junior Farmers in Milton elected Edna Aitkens as president for the coming year at their March meeting. The group highlighted a busy year with inter club leagues, a leadership conference in Guelph, a Citizenship series, public speaking, and the popular Home party at Brant Inn. Officiating officers included Past President Geo S Atkins and new 1st Vice President Cameron Wilson with other roles filled by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Geo. S. Atkins
Leadershp
Tfome
Brant Inn
Brehte
Edna Altheny
Acton
Cameron Wilson
Ismer Kean
Georgetown
Gordon Leste
J. B
Whitelock
Tanners Take First in Preston Vets Game 8-1 Victory
Preston met Acton in a late night contest as the Tanners triumphed 8-1. Townsley scored the night’s standout goal, with Evans and Gillespie delivering key plays. Morton and Lindy anchored defense, while Clucitura sparked team discipline amid penalties as Acton faced late charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanners
Preston Vets
Widdall
Leite Marzo
Deferadinu
Lon
Purdye
Acton
Deda Kentwear
Tilo
Maria Want
Norw
Tha Alsjiay
Wizardry
Spacétora
Dooney" Evans
Atellar
Preston
Acton Citadel
Anny
Townsley
Periot
Townaley
Lovely Farm
Morton
Lindgy
Norm
Gillespiey Poupatey
I. Marzo
Townsley Riddilb
L. Mar Morton
Lind
Feras Acton
Guy Coilespley
Benolties
Cluehurn
Chard
Pownsley
Lindsay
Actoin
Gillespie
Penables Clucitura
Cunningham
Preston Dewartz
Cluciura
Smith
Tult
Creed
Wings
Hryant
Scutile
Jacques
Venables
Lintick
Dewartz
Acton Evans
Goral
Kentner
Riddall
Galeupte
Marzo
Moston
Acton Native Mrs Allen Celebrates 92nd Birthday
Mrs. Thitena Allen of Tisdale Sask marks her 92nd birthday born in Acton Ontario in 1855. A Presbyterian of Scottish stock she remains active with alert mind and strong roots, surviving hardship from homesteading near Holmfield Manitoba to wartime moves and family losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Regina
Sank
Thitena Allen
Tisdale, Sask
Phureday
Allen
Tisdale
Ont
Broneer
Donald Mann
A. S. Mann
Carnathan National
Sears
Helmsfield
Tedale
Flown
Halton Seed Fair Bacon Show Promises Strong Program
The Halton Seed Fair and Bacon Show schedules a two day event at Milton Town Hall with judging Friday afternoon and Saturday exhibits. New Junior Farmer section offers a $10 prize for the largest exhibit output, plus boys grain club achievements, grain and potato judging, and hog display from 45 Milton producers with Wiltshire hogs. Federal Live Stock Branch funds prizes with Canada Packers Ltd. cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Tdwi
C. L
Palit
Freeman
Halton Crop Improvement, Association
Fom
Feaa
Federal
Cannads Packers Ltd
Milton Show Demonstrates Grain Trade Attracts Buyers
An auction of ten bushel lots of patac and harldy is set for 4.00 p.m. Saturday as part of an exhibition featuring alden displays and a display by Mrimarty Halton and Seed Katits. W Pr Watson of the Ontario Department of Agriculture will address attendees about agricultural conditions and markets after returning from studies in Britain Denmark and Southern Sweden. Despite road conditions the Milton show attracts a packed hall for the afternoon program and livestock display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Halton
W. Pr. Watson
Qatar
Ontario
Department of Agriculture
Smiths announce engagement of Meta Verna to David James
Mr. and Mrs. BK Smith of Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Meta Verna to David Albert James, son of Mrs. FE James of Brecon Wales. The marriage will take place in Erta Church of Christ, Tilley, in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. Smith
Acton
Meta Verna
David Albert James
James
Brecon
Wales
Erta Church of Christ Tilley
Ams
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Hall
Frank Dobble
Mire
Fred Long and Son
Ydabel Smith
Wir
John Chapman
Chaos. Wilson
Austin Reid
Stratford
J. Reid
Joan Rumley
Tiwistbhny
Yar
Earl Johniest
Guelph- General_Hospital
Ain ‘Opiet
James McGeachle
John McGeachle
Mra
Nancy Glendanning
Gorry
Asl
J. A. King
Ridgstale
Sask
Tory
Jon Lauby
Lorraine
Devonshire
F. Blow
Canada
Bruce Hutchinson
Henry Drummont
A. Dills
Schroeder
Lakeside
Acton School
C. Matthews
P. Smith
M. Bennett
FE. E. Barr
C. Cook
Matthews
Rutted Chars of
Mtarie
the Friendly Church
MCV
AL Walter
Miileter
Bower Avents
Presbyterian Sear Eee Wmnox Cine
Hark
Alva
W. IL Wallace
Paster
W. T. Patterson
Oye
Wyndiam
ST. Guelph
Helow Maher Shoe Store
E. P
ST. George's Square
Guelph
Ent
Gregory Theatre
the Virginian
Technicolary
Joel McCrea
Brian Donlevy
Margit
Jinx Falkenburg
Personality Kid
Anita Louise
Michael Duane
Fox News
George Brent
Dorothy McGuire
Sport
Cartion
Man Jasper
iRockwood
Eramona Council
Peditlonis Dept. of
Edna Aitkens
Halton JR
Bayliss
Bryant
Dick the
Milton Welding
Mill &T
WM. R. Bracken
John Kosiak
E. W. Coles
Coles’ Shoe Repair
Fargo
Willy’s Jeep
Work Harvey
Work Harvey, 4 To 8 Yr.old New de Laval
Woods
Thos. E. Hewson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!