Acton Ousts Fenelon Falls Lose First to South River
Acton Junior Redmen opened the season with a 1-1 first period, then dropped a 3-2 loss to South River Juniors in the first game of a goals to count round at South River. Mowat led Acton scorers with five goals in the Fenelon Falls game. Rusk stood tall in net.
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Acton
Fenelon Falls
South River
Jeniora
Tose Deyly
Taight
Redmen
Fenelon Falla
Tur
Wes
Stan Fayer
Les McEwain
Ken Blow
Bill Coon
Dr. Sirrs
Fenelon
Avalanche
Gosl
Jackett
Rusk
Acton—Rusk
Townaley
Zajac
Fay
K. Fay
Vaughan W
Alex — McEnery
Kentner
Mowat
Rosell
Archie
Lawson
Guild
Brackenshire
Newell
Pill
Jenkinson
Pullan
Barrett
Pencrose
Moore Woresley
Packer
Alts
Ruak
South River Juniors
Bouth River
Bucko
McDonald's Sundridge Beavers
Marzo
Thesstickas
Vaughan
Keith Fay
Tio Marzo
Rivermen
Shammie
Buckey
Bucko' McDonald
Sundridge Beaver
Free Press Building to Be Enlarged in Acton
The Acton Free Press plans a 45 by 50 foot expansion to the Mil Street site to add 2330 square feet of floor space. The cement block addition will extend the current structure with glass block on both sides and modify the basement heating area. Contractors Jones and Van Gils oversee the project which aims to relieve congestion and let The Free Press and Canadian Champion improve mechanical work and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Free Preas
Canadien Champion
Noor
Messrs Jones and van Gils
Acton
Aite
Mil Street
Elgin Street
J. J B. Mackenzie
John Cameron
Milton
Erin Township Council Appoints Fence Viewers and Pound Keepers
Erin Township Council met at Hillsburgh on Monday March 7 with all members present except Mr. Wallace. Reeve Burt presided as by law readings for Fence Viewers Pound Keepers and Sheep Valuators were passed. Appointments were made to all posts with specific names across divisions. Building by law drafted and to be approved by Ontario Municipal Board. Roadwork plans include 5000 yards gravel for 1949 and 20 rolls of snow fence. Accounts totaled 1207.04 with various relief and road charges. Meeting adjourned to April 8 at Hillsburgh.
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Erin Township
Hillaburg
Mr. Wallace
Aickness
Goldwin Burt
Reeve
Duncan McMillan
Chester Burt
Joel B. Leslie
Norman Davin
Geo. C. Burt
Arthur Rowan
Jesse McEnery
A. Rowan
Robt
A. McEnery
John McDowell
S. E. Smith
Hector Pinkney
Morgen Graham
Leaie Jackson
Kenneth Reid
Jno
W. Nixon
David Stewart
Angus Thompson
Norris Sinclair
Stanley Somerville
Clarence Bryan
Earl Jessop
D. Fi. McKinnon
Gordon
Jnc
Ontario Municipal Board
City of Toronto
Hillsburgh
March Meeting of United Church W M S Held at Mrs Mowat
The March meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church was hosted by Mrs Mowat with presiding officer Mrs E B Caldwell. Devotional led by Mrs L Pickering and theme Teaching Miracles of Jesus.
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United Chuch
W Mowael
Pissledent
EB. J. Caldwell
L Pickering
Jesus
R. MacArthur
N. Lambert
D. Simmons
Cannon
G. Brown
R. L. Johnston
Knox Rch W.3s
Mia Mowat
William J Jackson Ospringe resident dies in Ospringe
William John Jackson of Ospringe died February 26 after a severe stroke at a social gathering. Born September 14 1874 he married Martha Matthew forty nine years ago and farmed on the Third Line of Eramosa then Usherwood Farm before retiring to the village eight years ago. He was a deacon and church manager at Everton Church of Christ Disciples and a private service was held at Victor HB Rumigy Funeral Home Acton followed by a public service at Everton Church. Interment was in Everton Cemetery.
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William John Jackson
Oppringe
Jackson
Lc Hreadner
Guelph Road
Athicken
Guelph Hospital
David Jackson
Sarah Wheeler
Mimoss
Martha Matthew
Eramosa
Usherwood
Church of Christ's Disciples
Everton
Victor HB. Rumigy
Acton
Everton Church
W. G. Charlton
Byron Bruce
Everton Cemetery
MeRys
Roy Hindley
John Stewart
Albert Young
Bentley Wilson
Thomas Fines
Alvin Fisher
Phyliss Robertson
Elvéna Winter
Marjorie Chester
Messia
Douglas
Kenneth Robertson
Percy Peavey
Dan Winter
Elmer Fisher
Fred Baptie
Norman
Erin
Pillow
Beastie
Charlie
Nellie
Leslie
Mae
Willard
Sadie
Robertson
Len
Lizzie
Church of Christ
BR. Wilson
R. Gardiner
R .Ak
Duncan McTyfviah
R. J. Matthews
Evans
Ospringe Women's Institute
Ospringe Farm Forum
Gordon Robertsona
Gurdon Aitkena
What Is a Customer
A Credit World quotation describes a customer as the most important person in the office. It emphasizes the customer is not an interruption but the purpose of work, a living, feeling person with wants and biases. The passage urges profitable, respectful service.
Robbery Trial Progress in Campbellville Case
Crown witnesses testified in the Campbellville bank robbery trial of Leo Burnell. Details include sums seized, the July 8 1947 heist, and prior statements by witnesses Beatrice Linfoot and Dorothy Smythe. The hearing adjourned to March 7 as cross examinations continued.
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Archibald Cochrane
County Crimins Court
Leo Burnell
Bank of
Nova Seolis
Campbellville
Dorothy Smythe
Toronto
Crown
Narvey McCulloch
Hamilton
John G. White
Burnell
Frank FE Quinlan
Beatrice Linfoot
Smythe
Acarch
Burn
Mr. McCulloch
Leo Burmell
White
Milton
Timely Sermon on Sabbath Observance by Baptist Pastor
The article reports Mr Gowers sermon from last Sunday at the Baptist church arguing for strict Sabbath observance. He contends laws have shifted away from God’s commands and urges repentance and return to the cross to restore holy rest.
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Gowers
Local social notices and gatherings fill Eden Mills pages
A roundup of Sunday through Monday events in Eden Mills includes a surprise party for Shirley on her eighteenth birthday hosted by the Young People’s Society, a World Day of Prayer observance led by Mrs Wilson and Mrs Tolton, and congratulations to Frank Lovell and Sarah McIntosh on the birth of a daughter. Several residents visited Kingston Toronto Arris Hamilton Arkell and Toronto, cribbage club members traveled to Toronto and hosted by the Legion. A wedding anniversary in the town hall featured gifts of a radio a chair and a toaster while local travelers stay with relatives in Trenton and Ennotville.
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Herb Gilbertson
Young People's Society
Shirley
Burwick
Toronto
Fred Gardiner
United Church
Mra
Willi Wilson
Mra Mino
Mra Jo McIntosh
Gardiner
A Burrows
L Tolton
Clark
KR Wright
W Lowrie
A Bellamy
Aacred
Cordian
Wo McLean
Frank Lovell
Sarah McIntesny
Claude Brinklow
Kingston
Charles Brinklow
Ada Jennings
W. G. Norris
Arris
W. Reeves
Ennotville
T. A. Ingle
Mr. Ingle
Donald Clark
Hamilton
Ruth
Joan Coulson
Albert Coulson
Arkell
Garnet MacDougall
Bruce Strongman
Cribbage
Cribbage League of Guelph
Wm. Early Jr
Fred Rhinehart
Jack Gilvertzon
Fred
Court adjourns as defense evidence set for March 21
Mr. White questions a quoted statement as part of a robbery article. Mr. Coulson denies making any statements attributed to him. Mr. McCulloch says the Crown's case is closed and the court adjourns to March 21 for defense evidence.
Acton Council Looks at Building By law Zoning Plan
Acton council discussed a proposed building by law to guide construction and licensing for trades like electrical work. A planning board meeting in Toronto March 18 was set for further input as officials review ten zones and local enforcement.
Busy Rees Branch Hears Address by Rev Mr Hodder
The Husy Rees WL held a Valentine Social in February at Mr and Mrs Stan Nobinson home inviting husbands. President Mee McLean chaired a brief meeting with donations to Halton Musical Festival and a Junior Girls Scholarship fund. Rev Hodder spoke on Newfoundland and confederation, praising fishermen and country loyalty.
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Husy Rees
Davenport
Hodder
Newfoundland
Afo
Allen
McLean
Martin Davenport
Mr. Hodder
David Henderton
Robinson
Quest
Ceiling Plaster Falls in Acton Public School Hall
A large section of plaster from the main hall ceiling at Acton Public School fell onto the stairway just after classes resumed. No one was on the stairs at the 18 foot drop, and the 38 year old building’s hall remains the only area not yet upgraded to a metal ceiling.
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Acton
Knox YWA Meets at Mrs Hansen Home in Knox
Knox YW A held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs A E Hansen's residence with Mrs Fred Anderson presiding. New members and visitors attended as plans were made for a silver anniversary supper with guest speaker Rev A C Stewart. A dainty luncheon followed. Also noted is the return and scrapping of the British battleship Royal Sovereign.
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Knox Y.W.A
Yonge &T
Fred Anderson
James Aglis-End
A.C. Stewart
Edna Jacques to Speak at United Church April 20
Coming events brief notes Edna Jacques will speak at the United Church on April 20. The Friendly Circle hosts tea at Mrs. Guerite Taylor’s home on April 8. A Knox Sunday School room euchre and bridge event is planned for March 16 at 2:30 pm.
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Edna Jacques
United Church
Mar Guerite Taylor
Mle of
Tabling
Knox Sunday School Room
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Free Press
Erin Council
W. M. Society
William J. Jackson
Ospringe
Tris
Charles W. Wood
Ontario
Mr. White
Roy Coulter
Lowville
Coulter
Frank Kelly
Defese
Hamilton Spectator
Eden Mills
Switzerland
MR. Norman Baird
Marco Club
Doris
Fred Akentners
Bert Mowat
Acton Marco Club
Misa
Betty Gibson
Irish Sea
Norman Beird
England
Mrs. Veldhuis
Harrop
Liveares
Wool. McLeod
L Hotchen
T. Nicol
Teeve Tyler
Theron Jones
Coune
Harcap
Wm. Churchill
Aketel
Churchill
HO Holmes
Arenas
Harry Oakley
Cemetery Board
Holmes
CF. Leatherland
Rees
Royal Sovereign
Russia
M. A
YMCA
Lakes
Adis
St Joseph's Church
Rolsne
Darin
Sis
Bale
Ake
Apel
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