Personal Notes From Acton Residents Visiting Out of Town
A compilation of Acton residents visitors and events. Includes Mrs B Hassard renting her home for Oakville, Mr and Mrs Dean Leslie from St Petersburg Florida, Allan Mercer family from London, Bowes family from Camp Borden visiting Lambert home, J Hargrave 44th anniversary, Neil Bowles returning from St Petersburg Florida, Jeffrey Gay at OS D Belleville, Arnold Weaver and Susan from Hamilton visiting Phillips Frederick Street, Nora Kenney returning home after hospital stay, Milto n University Women's Club meeting, C B Wiggins Port Colborne visit, Dean Lemon returning to Belleville School for the Deaf, acton friends attending Jock Newton birthday, Halton Progressive Conservatives nominating convention attendees, Ellen Shingier from Birmingham England vacationing with Lazenby family, Harold Roszell visiting Dallas, Richard Harris 83rd birthday, Slaven family at Guelph dancing event with daughter Margaret winning eighth class.
Bible Society President Henk Barens to Lead Next Year
The Canadian Bible Society annual meeting in Acton was led by Rev. W. H. Moore before about 175 attendees at Acton Pentecostal Tabernacle. Peter Binnie chaired. Murray Coles is vice president with Clarence Coles as secretary. Barens, a former president, will lead next year’s meeting at the Christian Reformed Church. The program included Bible Braille printing film, scripture readings, and contributions from local church representatives.
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Canadian Bible Society
W. H. Moore
Acton
Tava
Murray H. Coles
Clarence Coles
Mr. Binnie
Lyle McCutcheon
The
Baptist Church
Peter Binnie
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Busy Bees Plan Next Year at Busy Bee Institute
The Busy Bee Institute met at Mrs. D Henderson’s home Tuesday evening to plan the coming year. Good Friday services were held at St David Church Campbellville and Nassagaweya Church invited the Nassagaweva congregation to attend Easter services. Easter Sunday morning was beautiful with a larger congregation at Nassagaweyva church where Mrs Elmer Dredge sang The Stranger of Galilee and flowers adorned the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Institute
D. Henderson
St. David's Church
Campbellville
Nassagaweya Church
Gallon
Nassagaweva Church
Elmer Dredge
Galilee
Davies Family Remembers Wm Davies At Funeral Service
Church services plan in memory of the late Wm Davies noted as a Davies family tribute. Early January death followed by moving to Guelph by Mr and Mrs Atkinson. Visitors listed include Jas Henderson of Port Credit with Lloyd Campbell and McIntyre families, May, and Wm McHugh of Ottawa joining Cyril Elliott and relatives for a Sunday dinner.
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Davies
Wm. Davies
Atkinson
Guelott
Jas. Henderson
Port Credit
Lloyd Campbell
Wm. McIntyre
Aston
Acton W I Hosts Annual Euchre and Penny Sale
The Acton Women’s Institute hosted a social Friday at Luxton Memorial Hall with 16 euchre tables. Mrs. Cecil Maplesden welcomed guests and Mrs. F Anderson announced euchre prizes, with Mrs. Maplesden presenting awards to ladies’ and gents’ top players. Penny sale prizes were drawn under Mrs. George Hargrave and Mrs. K L Davidson, featuring numerous handcrafted items and gifts, followed by a celebratory lunch coordinated by Mrs. J Hardie and Mrs. Wm Denny.
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Acton W.I
Luxton Memorial Hall
Cecil Maplesden
Wm. Evans
George Hargrave
K. L. Davidson
Brian Leslie
Cushion
Roger Lazenby
C. Winn
Neil McNabb
Ed. Davenport
Milton
Finish It Now campaign seeks $10,000 to finish centre
The Community Centre campaign board urges a renewed drive to raise an additional $10,000 to cover a $4,544.21 deficit and complete year round recreational facilities. House calls will occur in late May targeting payroll and cash donors for continued pledges and potential canvassing town wide for support.
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Raistv
Jas
Cence
May meeting of the Duke of Devonshire chapter hosts awards
Mrs H Elliott hosts the May meeting at her home with Mrs A Mowat presiding. May 18 is set for presenting awards to Robert Little and M Z Bennett school classrooms. Education secretary Mrs Reed bought and displayed the books.
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H. Elliott Tode
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
R. H. Elliott
A. Mowat
Robert Little
M.Z. Bennett
Educa
Ion
Reed Purchas
Acton Scottish Dance Club Spring Ball Honors
Gentlemen in kilts and ladies in tartan sashes danced to Scottish reels at the Legion Hall Friday as the Acton Scottish Dance Club held its annual spring dance. The Glengarry Band of Toronto provided music for modern, square, and traditional dances. Highlights included two county dances Fergus McIver and Buckner's Wee Yin, plus birthday spot dances for Dolly Robinson and Tony Grandinger. Attendees came from Guelph MilIan Clarkson Toronto and Orangeville.
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Buckners
Terry
Slaven
Dennis Sweeney
Dave Tratt
Hilda Gardner
Buckner
Jack McGeachie
Legion Hall
Acton Scottish Dance Club
Glengarry
Toronto
Bill Wilson
Robert Buckner
Fergus McIver
Dave Izatt
the Isles
Strathspey
Dolly Robinson
Tony Gran ‘Dinger
Jack Blundell
State
Kat
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B. 3. Hassard
Oakville
Dean Leslie
St. Petersburg
Allan Mercer
London
Frank Bowes
Anne of
J. Hargrave
Neil Bowles
Florida
Jeffrey "Gay
Os.d
Belleville
Arnold Weaver
Susan
Hamilton
Nora Kenney
New University Women's Club
C. B. Wiggins
Colleen and
Gordon
Port Colborne
L. C. Johnston
Dean Lemon
Belleville School
Halton
Miss Esther Taylor
W. Beatty
Ted Tyler Sr
Mac Sprowl
Ellen Shingier
Birmingham
England
Thomas Lazenby
Roseford Terrace
Harold Roszell
Sarnia
Dallas
Texas
Frank Fowke
Winnifred Roszell
Richard Harris
Free Press
Rockwood
JT. Slaven
R.R
Action
Agnes Sweeney
Guelph
Highland Dancing Association
Margaret
Bible Society
Henk Barens
Mr. Barons
Christian Reformed
Kenneth Reid
Pentecostal Church
J. Rudd
Harvey Norton
Reid
Gordon Bowen
Harold, Fern
Joy Reid
J. H. Wilson
Great Commission
A. H. McKenzie
Moore
J. Nutma
Cton
Acton WI
H. Lambert
Harold Dean
Roy Brown
Gordon Beatty
M. McEnery
R. 1
Georgetown
Clare Wilson
Leo
Synnott
N. McKerron
Evelyn Hammond
Merkeley
A. Lawson
G. Hargrave
Doris Morton
Alten Rose
Port Hope
C. Bailey
J. Hardie
Your Community Centre Punch Committee
Ontario
Rt Tl Chaleage
Actificial
Carling Brewer
J. H. Locke
J. B. Mackenzie
J.B. Mackenzie
Seggs Arena
Aiso
I Electric
A. L. Reimer
Anthony Tronside
Halton Ond
Kenneth Knox
Niagara Palls
D.S
Burlington
D.S.T
Milton Travel Service
C.N.R
Niagara Fells
Reinbow Bridge
Manning
Hamburg
Colgate Dental Cream
Kraft Mild Cheese
Sunkist
Giant
California
Valencia
Polski Ogorki
Bicks Dills
Braservaig Frozen Fish and Chips
Ledger's
Schneiders
Sausaces AC
Kent Bacon
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