Spring hints and local notes from Acton column
A condensed Acton column notes spring signs with talk of school exams on Friday, Rotary film on the Grey Cup, a bus accident, a collapsed awning, and St Patrick’s Day plans. It mentions a snowstorm delaying spring, a Toronto trip by high school pupils, and local elections at OAC Guelph.
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Blue Springs
Rotary Club
Issa
Nature
Toronto
Parliament Buildings
Scotland
Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs
Halton
George Bishop
Manitoulinsland
Acton
Northern Ontario Outfitters Association
Royal York Hotel
Mrs John Jennings Passes on Suddenly
The former Jane Elizabeth Crutchley born in 1890 in Leicester England died suddenly. She married John Jennings in 1916 and lived in Acton Bracebridge and Acton again. Survived by husband two daughters Ruth Wale of Orangeville and Frances Robertson of Guelph and two grandchildren. Funeral private at St Albans Anglican Church with Rev W G Luxton officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
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John—Jennings
Jane Elizabeth Crutchley
Leicester
England
Canada
Toronto
Acton
John Jennings
Bracebridge
Ruth
Frank Wale
Orangeville
Frances
Lloyd Robertson
Guelph
John Alan Robertson
Barbara Jane Wale
W. G. Luxton
St. Alben's Anglican Church
Fairview Cemetery
Open House Held by Halton Night School in Milton
Halton County Night School students from Acton and district joined Milton High School for an open house. Work from courses like tailoring, woodworking, oil painting, leathercraft, and choral singing was displayed in several rooms. A fashion show and choir performances highlighted the evening, with expert instructors and a large enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Acton
Milton High School
Ha ton County Junior Farmers Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Ha ton County Junior Farmers held their annual meeting Monday evening March 3 at the Agricultural Office in Milton. Presiding officer F Whitelock led the election of officers for the coming year with Stanley Jay named part president and treasurer, Mae Sprow including other posts for David Pelletterio Palermo, Lorna Lawrence Palermo, Geelyn Course Milton, and the approved provincial director and reporters. The article also notes Canada’s population growth during key historical periods.
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Haton County
Agricultural
Milton
F. Whitelock
Stanley Jay
Mmilton
David Pelletteris Palermo
Mae Sprow
Acton
Geelyn Course
Lorna Lawrence
Palermo
David Pelletterio
Richard Course
Evelyn Course
Miss Downes
Erin dances shift dates as Hoe Down moved up
The Erin dances open on April 13 requiring the Hoe Down to be held March 30 and the last dance on April 6. Triple J Topics notes rising attendance, expanded meals and more activities as the club plans larger events to raise about 200 dollars for a better club next fall.
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The
Guelph
Fergus
Preston
Orangeville
Milton
Hespeler
Flora
Central Y
Frank Spielvogel
Betty Kirkness
Modernaires
Volleyball League Three Games Ahead
The Hit and Miss league added three matches as Walnuts beat Peanuts 9-15 15-13 15-8. Close first two games drew praise for skill. third featured steady rallying with prolonged air time and a six-serve sequence without points. Trophies were awarded at intermission to the series winners.
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Walnuts
Deaths Births And Marriages Notices Shared In Hamilton Area
Obituary notices recall Martha Jane Jomea Ferrier of Campbellville funeral March 13. Hubert Oliver Simlin of Guelph obituary and service details with interment at Acton and Fairview Cemetery. Lillian May Richardson Irwin memorial service held in Port Credit with burial at Aurora Cemetery. William Ritchie remembered one year after death with Bible verse. Expressions of gratitude from Mildred Sterritt family for condolences, flowers and support after bereavement. thanks extended to Dr Kenney and Rev Luxton.
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Ferrier
St Joseph's Hospital
Hamilton
Martha Jane Jomea
Walter Ferrier
Campbellville
Smith
St .Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Hubert Oliver Simlin
H.R. Guelph
Bell Smith
Earle
Shirley Baker
Keith
Marlene Black
Maurice Brown
Wayne Irwin
Port Credit
Aurora Cemetery
Ritchie
William Ritchie
St. John's
Kenney
Luxton
Jno. Jennings
Ruth
Frances
Community Event Listings and Socials Highlights
A dense cluster of local notices detailing concerts dances teas and bake sales across churches and community halls. Events include a Knox Church tea on April 14 a Ladies Auxiliary bake sale on April 7 at Y M C A and multiple euchre dances with times and admission fees.
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Knox Church
Euchre
Dublin School
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Y.M.C.A
For Sale Classified Items and Automobiles
A long list of sale notices includes a boy's bicycle at 52 Willow St, an ice box, a 1930 Ford Coach in good condition, nine good weanling pigs, hay and livestock items, and various household goods. Also offered are Pontiac cars, a Dodge, a GMC truck, a 1929 Whippet, and more at Lorne Garner Motors Acton with phone contact 326w.
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Ford
Bil Toth
Don
G.M.C
Lorne Garner Motors
Acton
Weather permitting outdoors chores reveal indoor faults
Weather permitting we plan to move outdoors to do chores and review late indoor faults found over winter. We will check draughts around windows and seal with caulking and insulation to improve comfort.
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Free Press
Tom Foster
O.A.C
Georgetown
Miton
Anton Lench
Switzerland
Red Cross
Halton Night School
Milton Tues
David Pelletterio Juniors’ President
Triple J
Gang
Volleyball League
A. W. Haydon
Acton, Ontario
Sigm
Eurnok
Up the
Piper Laurie
Joyce Holden
Memoriam
Mildred Sterritt
Famly
Altar Society
St. Joseph's Church
Crewson
St. Patrick's
United Church Parsonage
Bower Ave
Friendly Circle
Acton’ Home and School Association
Roxy Theatre
Shorey
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
Acton Home and School Association
George Clarke
Burlington
Stewarttown Hall
Esquesing Young Liberal Association
Doris Hull
Mary Holmes
Lena Rivers
Ballinafad
Ballinafad Hall
Tuel
Garson
Bethan
Legathar
Rae
UaaTuel Acton Wall
Pidgeon
C.C.M
Willow. St
Arthur
Peel St
Plone
York
Timothy Hay
McIntyre
Pontiac
Durante
MacSwain Motors
Elgin St
Old Town
EL Moyse
Mac
Donald Blvd
Keith Barber
Peel Ami Wellington
Hox -T
Guelpiy
Wm. Laing
Gordon Young
Rockwood
Nc Utilities
Water and Sewer Dept
Acton Public Utilities Commissie
Hoon
Marely
J. McGeachie
Old Ag
Hobbs
Malin St. S
Mackenzie News
JB. MacKenzie & Son
Caer, Robert Ryan
EL Cael Ae Lee Eteend As
de Corlly
Shiiball
Ned
Cara
Fordson
Monarch
Farnworth Memorials
Elers Rd
Guelph, Ont
Acton Public Utilities Commission
J. McGeachle
Sec.-Treas
Art Vine
Ernie's Radio and Electric
F. E. Holmes and Sons
Ernie
Roxy
Kitchener
Lois Aland
J. F. Humphrey i
Con
Esquesing Township
Norval Tuenday
Acton Free Press
Sc Plas
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