Community forms gifts committee for new Acton school addition
Representatives from the Legion and auxiliaries, Lake side LODE, Duke of Devonshire LODE, Scout and Guide Mothers, Friendly Circle, Y's Men, Home and School, School Board, teachers, press and town council met to coordinate gifts for the new school wing. Members named. donations discussed include pictures Bibles lectern flag standards piano and classroom equipment. A community-wide fund was proposed to support the auditorium piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lakeside
D.E
Duke of Devonshire
O.D E
Scout and Guide Mothers
Friendly Circle
Y's Men's Club
Acton
Home and School Association
School Board
G. McKenzie
J. Hurst
H. Hinton
A. Mercer
C. Kirkness
E Smith
S. Sinclair
W. Buchanan
J. Lasby
J. Calder
W. Wolfe
C. Matthews
Toronto
National Gallery
Ottawa
Rotary Club
Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Acton Free Press
W. Findlay
Scout and Guide
E. Gtuckey
A. Fryer
Allan Mercer
E. Smith
W- Wolfe
H—— Hinton
Esther Taylor
L. Alger
J. Whitham
Dancing and Euchre Night at Lorne School
The Lorne School ladies held a euchre and dance at the school last Friday with 13 tables in play. Winners included Mrs Wm Evans and Mrs R McEnery among others. prizes went to both ladies and men, with lunch served and dancing to a record player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Lorne School
S. S. No. 12
Esquesing
Wm. Evans
R. McEnery
Fred Cleave
Hook
Clinton Swackhamer
Harry Burns
Gail Dobbie
Clark Armstrong
Charles M. Davidson
R. L. Davidson
Dublin W I Meeting Highlights Sewing Tips and Demos
Mrs John C Dennis hosted the Dublin Women’s Institute meeting last Thursday with many members visitors and children present. Mrs L Ferguson presided and officers selected Extension Services and Home Economics. Singer sewing representatives from Guelph demonstrated machine attachments. Mildred Wilson won a sewing course door prize. lunch was served after remarks and a refrain invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dennis
Dublin
W. I
L. Ferguson
Women’s Institute
Wilmer Watkins
Stewarttown
Singer J Sewing Machine Co
Guelph
Weber
Chamberlain
Mildred Wilson
Singer Sewing Centre
Gordon Rognvaldson
MD. Steele
A. Ross
W. McIntyre
Minnie Somerville
Ad blurb teases clothing department in New Jersey paper
A reader quoted ad invites shoppers to visit a New Jersey clothing department with a bold claim to outwit the whole family, reflecting playful salesmanship in period ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
the Reader's Digest
Acton Home and School Special Gifts Drive
A Gifts Committee of the Home and School Association and local groups plans a special fund for Acton graduates who left town to donate toward items not covered by grants. Contributions go to Acton Home and School Special Gifts c/o Bank of Montreal Acton Ontario. Receipts mailed on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bank of Montreal
Home and School Association
c/o Bank of Montreal
Alcton
Ontario
Free Press
Acton Public School
Caruso Record Noted in Acton Music Club Study
Verdi’s Rigoletto was examined by the Acton Music Club Tuesday evening at Mrs. H. Elliott’s home on Bower Avenue. Members heard a recut of an original sung by Galli Curzi and Caruso, with Miss Margaret Brown presiding. Refreshments followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Music Club
Galli Curzi
Caruso
H. Elliott
Bower Ave
Margaret Brown
W I Remembers Irish At Meeting
Acton women’s institute March meeting hosted by Mrs John Lovell and Frederick Sr. The president read on the values of education during educational week. A $10 donation to Halton Musical Festival was approved. Members heard talks on Ireland and Welsh history and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lovell
Frederick Sr
Acton
Fryer
Lantz
D Drysdale
St. Patrick
G Fryer
Ireland
R. L’ Davidson
Spring Pump Stops No Water Pressure
At the public utilities meeting Superintendent Lambert reported a damaged spring pump motor with broken cooling funnel dome and twisted vanes. A replacement motor was installed and the damaged unit sent to Guelph for repair. the commission authorized a 10 percent discount on hydro heaters and set new rules for hot water heater installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Lambert
Guelph
Electric
Hydro
Hydra
T. Seynuck
Supt
Main St
Ruchlin
W. Kelly
Mason
Young and Mill Sts
Rachlin
Toronto
Hamilton
Supt. Lambert
Hydro Department
Commission
J. McGeachie
HEPC
Council
C. E. Wood
B. D. Rachlin
Bob Maac-Arthur
Elliott
W. H. Cunningham
MacDonald Elec
Hammond Mafg. Co
Lionel Davey
Sangamo Co. Ltd
Fed. Wire & Cable
H.ep.c
Ont
W. D. Talbot
Bell Telephone
Petty Cash
Exp
Transport
Randell Transferred Within Bank of Nova Scotia
W K Randell moved from Acton branch to Cobourg to serve as accountant. C R Smith of Hamilton named new accountant at the Cobourg Bank of Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Randell
Bank OF Nova Scotia
Cobourg
W.K. Randell
Acton
C. R. Smith
Hamilton
Miss L Wiles Host To Knox Auxiliary
Knox Evening Auxiliary met at Miss Laura Wiles home on Wednesday March 10. Mrs A Melanie presided and led worship. Devotions by Mrs Bob Adama and Mrs W Q Miasabea. Study on work in South America with tribute to Mr Reeke and Mrs Reekie. Social period included Irish quiz games and shamrock contest. Tea lunch and chats followed. thanks from Mrs S Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Evening Auxiliary
Laura Wiles
A. Melanie
Bob Adama
W. Q. .Miasabea
Isobel Smith
F. Anderson
South America
Reeke
Reekie
Acton
Bolivia
Ralston
Toronto
C. Leishman
Lord
Margaret Brown
Plano
H. L. Bennie
Yukon
S. Sinclair
Biggest Rush For 1952 Motor Permits
The Acton motor license office, led by J. K. Gardiner, saw its peak day last Thursday as residents queued from eight in the morning to eight at night. Police report no summons for late applicants, though those who delayed faced little time saved on the final day. Vehicles lacking the yellow corner sticker are now outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Gardiner
Acton
Stylist Demonstrates Modern Home Decoration Trends
St Albans parish hall hosted color stylist Betty Blight who showcased wallpaper drapes and rugs in deep tones with one wall as a focal point. Mrs F G Oakes introduced her and Cyril Titt assisted. door prizes were awarded to four attendees. The show, under St Albans church choir auspices, featured color schemes for both old style and modern homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Parish Hall
Acton
Betty Blight
F. G. Oakes
Blight
W. Denny
Cyril Titt
Rockwood
T. Hemsley
J. Currie
W. Dobie
J. Lovell
St Alban’s Church Choir
Knox P Y P S Stewardship Night Observed
Stewardship Night at Knox P Y P S led by convenor Rae Hansen opened with a devotional. Members joined in hymns and prayers as reports were presented and 16 members answered roll. The guest speaker did not arrive and Bill Bell conducted business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Pyps
Rae Hansen
Don Davidson
Bill Mainprize
Babe Roszell
Inoz McLellan
Kitchener
Ken Mann
God
Bill Bell
Acton Acton District High School Building Proposal Seen
Acton representatives joined Milton Georgetown and Esquesing in a special meeting with North Halton High School District officials to discuss building two new high schools and a gym addition. The plan calls for grants of 70 to 75 percent, with Acton bearing the smallest share, and notes that debentures would not begin until 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
North Halton
Georgetown
Milton
W. Coon
G. A. Dills
C. Wood
Col Brown
Esquesing
Nassagawey
Nassagaweya
Public
War Nurse's Work Described To Group Meeting
The Friendly Circle's March gathering at Mrs. S Wilkinson's home featured Miss Clara Grindley as president. Mrs. E A Currey spoke on nursing during World War II with travel photos, followed by thanks and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. S Wilkinson
Clara Grindley
Grindley
Jack Stewart Jr
M. 2
Bennett
Friendly Circle
G. McKenzie
J. Stewart Sr
Jesus
Helen Little
Jean McLean
Stewart
E. A. Currey
Gordon Johnston
Must Wage Peace Tells Halton WMS Members
The Halton Presbytery of the United Church Women’s Missionary Society held its 23rd annual meeting at Acton United Church with 100 plus members. Speakers urged world peace and social welfare, detailing four citizenship aspects and praising WMS efforts while reports, worship services, and a luncheon occurred.
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Speaker
Halton W.M.S
Halton
Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church
Hamilton
Acton United Church
J. G
McBean Dominion Board
Christian Citizenship of
Toronto
WMS
McCaul
R. Bo Galbraith
Milton
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W.I
NEWS
Opera
Music Club
Wallace
Tiernan
D Talbot
Miss L. Wiles
Knox
Knox P.Y.P.S
R. H. Jones
B. Hills
Mikelon Bands
Mro
M. Bennett
R. MacArthur
Mirmoriam
J. C. McMillan
Melville
Ww. N. Brownridg
BR. Langsworth
Sun
Misa A. Blanshard
Halton Kampaign
Hunter Reid
Oakville
Smoky Lake
Alberta
Myrtle MacGregor
Furleigh
W.M.S
W. R. G. Johnson
Roy Coulter
J Drnammond
J. Bellboddy
Pickard
WN. Brownidge
Fr. Beaumont
E Wooda
C. Peer
E M. Readhead
Ross Segsworth
H. Agnew
G. T. A. Hammond
Kilbride
B Veldhuis
D. Simmons
Acton Ao
Milton Eyevening Auxiliary
E A. Currey
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