George Day Heads Postmasters Zone Meeting
George Day elected chairman of the Wellington County Zone Canadian Postmasters Association at a dinner meeting in Fergus with district officials present. Other officers include Harry Munn as vice-chairman and Mrs Kay Matthews as secretary treasurer. Also listed are executive members Len Kerr and Norman Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Day
Wellington County
Hotel la Placia
Fergus
W. E. Pearson
London
Sackville
Scott Brandon
Ace.-Treas
Ontario
C.P.A
Canadian Postmasters’ Association
George F. Day
Rockwood
Harry Munn
Kay Matthews
Clifford
Len Kerr
Arthur
Norman Grant
Mount Forest
Family at Chores House Ransacked
The home of Albert Tansley was entered and ransacked on Saturday evening while the family were at the barn. Ommy Tansley, son of the owner, saw a man flee across the fields dropping papers and jewellery. police were called but the culprit escaped. Local Happenings note visits and events around Drayton, Acton, Everton, and nearby areas with weddings, gatherings, and a funeral. River Banks Crowded reports fishermen at the local river with no record catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tansley
Ommy_Tansley
George Klooster
Drayton
K. Klooster
Vernon Stewart
Muriel Johnson
Car Bannas
St. Alban’s Church
Acton
Jean Petty
Everton
Joyer Robertson
Elvena Winter of
Oustic
Martha Jackson
Messrs
Ed Alton
Eramosa
Berraved
Canon Rigby Tells Synod Constitution
A meeting of Anglican lay delegates to the Synod of Niagara and some clergy was held at St Patrick's Guelph on Tuesday evening May 4. Canon Rigby explained the synod constitution and how it works, with questions and answers. Clergy and delegates, many former committee members, discussed upcoming parish preparations for fall meetings and clarified procedures. Archdeacon WG Thompson chaired. Rev W deV A Hurt was the host master.
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Niagara
St Patrick's Church
Guelph
Canon £ Rugby
Netne
Bern
Moe
Conon
Tewae
Merings
Acchdtacon
Thompson
Wellngton
Halton
Far-Sighted Planning Urged by Deanery Meeting in Norval
The Walton Deanery clergy met at St. Paul's Norval on May 4 with Holy Communion led by Rev. James Maxwell. Discussion urged regional Synod committee presence, Every Member Visitation plans, and long term growth planning to align new church buildings with population growth in Halton.
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Norval
Walton Deanery
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's
James Maxwell
Halton
F C. Jackson
St. Jude's Church
Oakville
Mr Maxwell
Canon Jackson
R. E. Porritt
Lowville
Nassagawega
Ald Vastreer
Diocesan Board of Religious Education
Diocesan Missionary Society
Diocesan Councii
Hatton
Kepp
Oqneyvile
Burlington
Palermo
Molton
Maxwell
St Pauls Noryst
Moe
MEHOUSE Embarkation Leave and Pulpit Exchange Notes
Private C Douglas on embarkation leave from Camp Ipperwash staying with George and Leslie. Pulpit exchange sees Rev Stanley Vance at Limehouse in swap with Rev A Calder. Infant baptism planned next Sunday. Mrs Patterson visiting Ross Patterson. Bobby Findlay improving in Sick Children's Hospital after an infected hip. Recent visitors include multiple locals and families from Weston Campbellville Toronto and Huttonville with A Patterson Bentons Gisbys and Geary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Vance
Limehouse
A. Calder
Robert Patterson
Ross Patterson
Bobby Findlay
Sick Children's Hospital
Charles Sinclair
Wel- Tana
S. Smith
Hutchinson
Jimmie
Weston
A. C. Patterson
W. Greenlees
Marianne
Lois
Campbellville
A. W. Benton
Thompson
Toronto
Geary
Law
Huttonvill
Gisby
Letter to Editor Seals Campaign Tops County History
A May 1, 1954 letter from Hilton County Tuberculosis and Health Association thanks the editor for coverage and supporters of the Christmas Seal Campaign. It notes a record $14,063.99 raised, plus $119 returned from letters and $2.88 per contributor, with 31.9 percent participation and 217 percent over prior year. The writer urges continued support.
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Hilton County
Halton County
Miss Eileen Frank Honored at Shower
Miss Eileen Frank, a bride of last Saturday, was guest of honor Wednesday evening April 28 at the home of Miss Chris Lamb. Following a buffet supper an assortment of gifts was presented to the bride-to-be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Frank
Hong
Chris Lamb
Ontario Executive Elected by Juniors
The Junior Farmers Association of Ontario held its twin annual provincial conference at OAC in Guelph starting April 25. About 400 delegates from Ontario and visitors from Michigan and Scotland attended. Carl Boynton of Woodbridge was elected president and Myrtle Stewart of Mono Centre vice-president, with T R Hilliard remaining secretary treasurer. Other provincial executives named include Russell McAllister, David Wilson, Bill Saunders, and Kay Ferguson.
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Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario
O.A C
Guelph
Ontario
Michigan
USA
Scotland
York County
Carl Boynton
Woodbridge
England
Vellore
Alberta
T. R. Hilliard
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Russell McAllister
Carleton
David Wilson
Durham
Bill Saunders
Haldimand
Kay Ferguson
Elgin
Milton Inn wedding unites Edythe Frank and Gerald Timbers
A May 1 Presbyterian manse ceremony in Acton united Edythe Eileen Frank and Gerald John Timbers. Rev R H Armstrong officiated. About 30 guests attended the Milton Inn reception. The couple, both from local families, planned a short United States trip and settled in Milton after the event. Guests came from Milton Acton Campbellville and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
R.H. Armstrong
Edythe Eileen Frank
John Frank
Gerald John Timbers
James Timbers
Milton
Acton Gossip Notes Local Visitors and Hospital Posts
Miss Pearl Smith is a patient at St Josephs hospital Guelph. Mr Gordon McCutchcon hospitalized in Guelph with appendicitis. Mr and Mrs Graham Hamacher of Waterloo visited Acton Sunday. Miss Rita McNabb returned from the west for a visit home here. Mr and Mrs HOR Force and Jeane returned from a trip to the south. Mr RN Brown returned Monday by plane to team Alberta to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Gordon Raw of Hamilton visited Acton the week. Mr and Mrs Stanley Mack and David of Ellington visited Acton Sunday. Mrs CJ Graham and Mrs K Blow spent days in New York by plane. Mr and Mrs Will Lane of Belwood were Sunday guests of Mrs Nelson F Moore. Mr Will Mainprize spent last weekend in Montreal visiting with his brother Jack Mainprize and friends. Friendly Circle tea on Saturday hosted by Mrs Norman Baird and Miss Diane Baird of Toronto. Mrs John Irwin is in St Josephs hospital Guelph heart condition. Mr John Irwin in Toronto for medical treatments. Acton Free Press staff members Hartley Coles Jim Greer David Dills attended Ryerson course in printing journalism. Attending Niagara lay case at St Patricks Guelph were Rev R E Price Leslie A Duby Henry Jolley Kenneth Knox of Acton along with Mrs J L Ellerby and other officials. Mrs Velma Norris of Milton accompanied by Mrs R L Davidson attended Wentworth federation meeting. Later Wentworth conference at Trinity United Kitchener. Guest speaker Mrs George Hartman spoke on the parable of the sower.
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Vatley Road
Home and School Association
T. C. Winlow
John Dilts
Hamilton
Hugh Land
John Land
Net] Lambert
Ingersoll
Alcliff
Lion's Head
Melvin Burns
Acton
Nancy Waller
Toronto
Monica Hendrie
Burlington
Elizabeth McPhedran
Orangeville
Alex Graham
Pearl Smith
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
Gordon McCutchcon
Graham Hamacher
Waterloo
Rita McNabb
West
Hor Force
Jeane
South
RN. Brown
Alberta
Gordon Raw
Friendly Circle
Norman Baird
Diane Baird
John Irwin
St. Joseph's Hospital
School of Graphic Arts
Ryerson Institute of Technology
Hartley Coles
Jim Greer
David Dills
Acton Free Press
Summer Meetings To Plan For Show
The minstrel show schedule is postponed but summer meetings will continue for practice and plans. The steering committee includes Les Duby Chiff Sutton Vic Bristow George Paul Tom Jones and Charles Lethersland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Awan S Mens
Les Duby Chiff Sutton
Vic Bristow
George "Paul
Tom Jones
Charles Lestherland
Acton Delegates Attend Hillsburgh Baptist Rally
Five from Acton joined the Baptist Mission Circle gathering of Guelph Association Eastern Section at Hillsburgh Baptist Church on Tuesday. Mra Tt Costerus led a song service with Lloyd Bulmer McCutcheon Chapman and Helwig among the attendees. Edith Platton of Stratford, a returned missionary from India, gave the afternoon address, and Olive Humer of Hamilton spoke on home missions in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Baptist Mission Circle of the Guelph Association
Hillsburgh Baptist Church
Costerus
Lloyd Bulmer
Lyal McCutcheon
John Chapman
H. Helwig
Edith Platton
Stratford
India
Olive Humer
Hamilton
Address read at reception chaired by Herb Lash
Howard Awrey announced the address as Herb Lash served as chair man after several speeches and with banks offered by the groom. Lunch was served and dancing continued to the Donaldson orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Awrey
Herb Lash
Donaldson
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