Local Friends Gather for Week End Visits Across Ontario
Miss Mildred Hollinger returns home for the week end from Toronto. Preston and Toronto visitors join relatives in town. Mrs Barbara Soper and family host guests, while others spent time in Aylmer and Hamilton. Wishing speedy recovery to Mrs J M McDonald. Ming Lola Fryer recuperating after Guelph General Hospital operation. Textile machinery exhibitors in Atlantic City. Presbyterian annual meeting attendees from Millgrove and St Albans Church delegates travel to Hamilton for church missions event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Lola Fryer
Guelph General Hospital
Engagement of Jean Kil sour to Gordon Elmer Aitken
Mr and Mrs George Robertson of Eden Mills announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Jean Kil sour to Gordon Elmer Aitken eldest son of Mr and Mrs T G Aitken Harriston. Marriage planned for Saturday May Slat 1947 at 3 o clock Eden Mills Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robertson
Eden Mills
Jean Kilsour
Gordon Elmer Aitken
Hansen Watts Wedding at Hart House Chapel in Toronto
The Rev. Edward Nichola officiated at the Saturday afternoon ceremony for Mary Elizabeth Watts of Toronto and Ralph Johan Hansen of Georgetown. The bride wore a powder blue suit with flower hat and gardenias. maid of honor Miss Watts wore a prim tailored suit with red rose accents. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip to Montreal and points east and will reside in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nichola
Welockth Hare House Chapel
Toronto
Mary Elizabeth Watts
Ralph Johan Hansen
Isabel Parker
Georgetown
John Hanan
Stuth Watts
Roy Hansen
Dredge Mitchell wedding celebrated in Acton home
Annie Mitchell and Robert Dredge wed in Acton on a April spring afternoon. The ceremony, officiated by N. McFaul, featured a satin gown, pink carnations, and a reception hosted by relatives. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Windsor and Niagara Falls with guests from Eden Mills and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Jene Mitchell
Alex Mitchell
Acton
Robert Edward Dredge
Herbert Dredge
Robt. W. Dredge
N. McFaul
Betty Jones
Elsie Michell
Georgina Mitchell
Oride
Ittle Jean Kirby
Jack Dredge
Robt. W.dredge
A. G. Mitchell
Herbert M. Dredge
J. E. Campbell
Nathan Dredge
Windsor
Niagara Falls
Eden Mille
Moffat
Erindale
Georgetown
Ingersol
Milton District
Special Mothers Day Service at Imt and May Church Events
Sunday May 11 shows multiple services including Holy Communion at 4 20 am and 7 00 pm. Special Mothers Day Service with Sacrament of Baptism, Sunday School, Evening Service, and a Confirmation class plans. Obscure Lutheran style notes reference regional church activities and timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sormon Subaot
Juntar
Mathora
Saunday
Sage and Sceptic Exchange on World’s Worth
A brief dialogue shows Sceptic claiming could have made a better world, followed by Sage saying God placed him to face it. The exchange highlights contrasting views on purpose and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Wartime Housing Project Approvals and Local Finances
Approval granted for the wartime housing project with next steps including by law passage and annexation orders. The Reeve and Treasurer authorized to repay bank loans as needed, with letters on deliveries, culvert pipe orders, and construction notices from Canada Calvert Co and the Central Mortgage and Housing Co confirming approvals for fifty housing units in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Calvert Co
Department of Panning and Development
Baxter
Department of Highways
Municipal Board
Exquesing
Stratford
Inna
Central Mortage and Housing Company
Acton
Central Command
Frank Terry
Physical Fitness and Recreation Committee
Acton Senior Softball League to Start May 26 with Five Teams
Acton junior farmers entry rejected due to Thursday night play limits. The new league named Acton Senior Softball League will include Force Electric Baxter Laboratories Canadian Wool Beardmore Union and Rachlin. Baxter versus Rachlin opens the schedule on Mondays May 26 with J Royston as president and Henry T Jolley as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Isenior
Force Electric
Baxter Laboratories
Canadian Wool
Beardmore Union
Rachlina
Baxter's
Rachlin’s
J. Royston
Henry T. Jolley
Acton Junior Farmers
Wellington Waterloo Chemical Institute Meeting in Acton
Mr Grant L Kalbfleisch chief chemist Baxter Laboratories of Canada Acton spoke to the Wellington Waterloo Section of the Chemical Institute for Canada on Pyrogens in pharmaceutical preparations. He reviewed literature and detailed testing and elimination methods for pyrogenic materials with a lively discussion following. Beardmore & Co Acton hosted and served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant L. Kalbflelsch
Baxter Laboratories of Canada, Limited
Acton
Wellington-Waterloo
Chemical Institute For Canada
Kalbfleisch
Beardmore & Co
Popular Dance Band To Headline Acton High School Event
Acton High School presents a large Park Pavilion dance on Monday May 19 featuring a top rated teenage orchestra from Canada. Tickets are advanced sale only with strong demand in Acton and nearby towns. The event closes the Cadet season and relies on community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton High School
Park Pavilion
Stepiece
Canada
Acton
Baseball Discussed for Acton at Friday Meeting
Acton Athletic Association held a meeting last Friday to discuss baseball and junior softball. Four teams represented by four men debated league options with Tangerry Union and others sponsoring a four team league. Officials considered junior and bantam play with a new diamond and gear planned for broad age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Vorce Eleotric
Waol Combing
Naxtor's
Aquada
Tisha Wai Yecmmary
Acton Senor
Diacusaing
Oakville
Halton County
Aassball-ta Ata
Pee
Cadets to Parade in Annual Inspection at Park
Cadets will hold an annual inspection Monday May 12 at 7 30 a m led by Major Beal of Toronto. The program includes drum past drill first aid signaling and a paraded display with Boys and Girls. Cadet CO George Elliott says an interesting time awaits and a crowd of parents is expected at the park to cheer the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vileh
Tt Ods
Major Beal
Toronto
George Elliott
Women's Institute Donation to Career Fund Noted
The May meeting of the Acton Waymen's Institute at Mrs. W Maddox's home presided by Mrs. R L Davidson approved a $10 donation to Cancer Research Fund and a $5 gift to United Church for anniversary use. Plans for Milton District Meeting with delegates were made and two booth applications discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Waymen's Institute
W. Maddox
R. L. Davidson
Cancer Research Fund
United Church
Milton
Geo. Lantz
F. J. Wilds
J. F. Wilds
F. Hunter
Earl Lambert
G. Lazenby
W. Marchment
Junior Farmers Hold Last Meeting for This Spring
Acton Junior Farmers held its final spring meeting at Lorne School on April 24. Ray Everdell chaired as members sang, heard Bessie Reid report on the OAC convention, and took part in an Albert Alton quiz. A $17 Cancer Fund donation was collected, followed by lunch and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lorne School
Cancer Fund
Ray Everdell
Jean Harris
Bessie Reid
OAC
Albert Alton
Allo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mildred Hollinger
Toronto Wan
Cecil Soper
Preston
Mrs
Barbara Soper
B. Archibald
New
Ivay Harris
John Lambert
John “Apent
Aylmer
Frank Bowes
Jenni
Mra JM. McDonald
eGuelph Hospital
Mra
P. A. Smith
Btea
Panel Smith
Gucata
Mra. A. Sibbot
Taranto
E. J. Caldwell
Mra. F. Cleave
Dorothy Simmons
Mb. Poarl Smith
Mise F. Yawthorne
the United Church
Millgrove
BE. A. Parker
JC. A. Stewart
Hamilton
St. Albans
Niagara Dioceran
Women 'S Auxiliary of
the Missionary Society of the Church of England
Hansen-Watts
Ens
Antted Church of Canada
Ontario
the Friendly Church
A. Walter Forruay
HLA
Parsonayge
Bower Avenue
Hurelf
Glasse
Optometrist
George’s Sq
Guelph
George Formby
Loreen
Darling Clementine
Henry Fonda
Linda Darnell
M. M
Crack‘jet
King
Fox News
Gallant Journey
Glenn Font
Janet Blear
Deadline For Murder
Paul Kelly
Kent Taylor
Canada Carnes
Underwood Ltd
To &, Son
D. A. Garrett
MOI
Laver
Hioukin
Amer
OW & Paint Co
Johnaton
Stewart Robertuan
Rolling Alpak Ite Co
Hickey & Lana
the Brigade
Wellington
Waterloo Chemical Institute
A.H S
Acton Ils
Women’s Institute
Career Fund
Teen
They.m.ca
Brin Township
GEO, Hayan, Sopolary, Board Ort
Acton Park
YMCA
Eisen S
Erie
Dama
Eisen’s Clothing Store
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