Plan Fair Antique Display Marks 50th Anniversary
The meeting discussed plans for a 50th anniversary Fair at Acton with an antique display in the arena. A parade with local organizations was hoped, and tickets for the dance were to be drawn at the fall event. Officers were named and volunteers urged for donations of pioneer day articles and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minx G
S Matthews
Mac Id
L. Davies
Walter Linham
Acton
Mra
EB. Archibald
Haatesan
Mra. Matthews
M. Madill
Mra. L. Meesan
Mra. J. McEnery
TV Appearance on To Tell the Truth Promotes Model Steam Engine
A note lists Lowe appearing on To Tell the Truth at 9 10 p m Monday May 1 telling about his model steam engine Rev C Gordon Harris M A BD Dixie visits the village leaves budding shrubs and lawns show signs of nibbling a pew electrohome organ in St John s Church organ age over 30 years Cecil Meredith organist to aid church services District school ceremony at town hall with grade 8 principal Dave Armstrong large attendance program led by L Reist and G Findlay with music and performances and presentations to L Reist G Findlay and Armstrong
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
C. Gordon Harris
Dixie
St. John’s Church
Cecil Meredith
Dave Armstrong
L. Reist
G. Findlay
Lee
Y’s Menettes rummage sale postponed to late June
A rummage sale planned by the Y’s Menettes was delayed after a late June meeting of the Y’s Men and Y’s Menettes. The joint endeavor has been paused for a few weeks.
Sunday May 12 1943 Church Calendar Anok Acton
Church Calendar lists services at Anok Acton including 9 48 am church school 1 00 am annual Christian Family Service with baptismal sacrament and 7 00 pm youth fellowship. other local churches also noted with service times and guest speakers across dates May 12 13 1967 and 1903 with various pastors and programs.
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Family Bible
Acton
Maple Ave. Baptist Church
Georgestown
Queeday
Yhureday
Stuart. Burnham
Guelph
Halton County
Orangemen’s
Jesus
Guides Enrolled By Candlelight Ceremony
Guides enrolled at a candlelit ceremony in the Scout hall with mothers and one father present. New enrollees include Pat ay Wheeler Terry veaniling Brenda Henry Ann Watson Brenda Fryer Sharon White and Pat Nicolak conducted by Captain Mrs Fom Watson.
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Patay Wheeler
Terry Veaniling
Brenda Henry
Ann Watson
Brenda Fryer
Sharon White
Pat Nicolak
Fom Watson
Rownies
Mary Helkamp
Gail Ross
Carol Kelly
Plassermatic repairs by Canadian National Railway
A peculiar train device named plassermatic sits on a flatcar near Georgetown Stratford line. Operator Carl Osmond of Brantford and helpers adjust the machine which lifts rails levels them and tamp ballast. One man guides levers as the diesel powered tamping system handles 20 rail lengths per hour with large steel spades moving ballast.
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Canadian National Railway
Carl Osmond
Brantford
Georgetown
Stratford
Elimination Stag Draw Aids Legion Branch 197 Members
Friday night elimination stag at Acton Legion Branch 197 drew a full house with a $200 pool and a final winner named Billy Middleton after a card draw among four remaining names. Other prize winners included Jim McKnight Fred Allen Jack Pink Lea Duby Ted Elliott and more. The event supported the Hertsonson family fund and featured entertainment by The Skyliners with L Barker as MC. A district cadre tourney in Tillhonburg saw Acton finish fourth. race date at Mohawk on May 16 is noted along with a 10 year membership drive and ongoing Friday night play contingent on tables being filled.
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Unil
Tomes
W. Middleton
H. Cook
0. Grein
D. Manes
Daves Manes
Billy Middleton
Billyt
Jim McKnight
Fred Allen
Jack Pink
Lea Duby
Ted Elliott
Don Kurtze
Dan Kidd
Lloyd Gjmmer
John McHugh
L. Schuts
D.lawler
Bob
M.C
Kathy Tappan
Mohawk
Zone Commander Visits Acton Legion Auxiliary
May meeting of the Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 197 featured Zone Commander Mrs. Wm. Findlay visiting and praising the group. She urged attendance at the Georgetown Zone Rally in May and noted social events in Brampton on June 1 and the annual mystery trip on September 7. Com. Mrs. Lloyd Masales and Mrs. Elsie Johnston reported on successful banquets. donations to the Cancer Fund and Happy Land T.B. Camp were authorized. decorations, canvassing for the Cancer Drive, and the monthly dance ticket were noted. light refreshments followed.
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Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Chas. Shultis
Wm. Findlay
Findlay
Georgetown
Brampton
Lloyd Masales
Elsie Johnston
Cancer Fund
Happy Land
T.B. Camp
Com. Shult
James Bradshaw
G. Townsley
A. Gordon
Lavan
Jas. Bradshaw
Weston Ont Warehouse Seeks New Ownership
A local notice announces transfer of ownership for the registered warehouse at Weston Ontario. Details describe the facility location and the intended new owner entity.
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Weston, Ont
Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits in Ontario
Social items list Oakville and Toronto events with guests from Georgetown Acton and Guelph. Highlights include the Leadie Bicknell wedding at St Mary Margaret's, visitors from Toronto and Kitchener, a bowling league dinner in Limehouse Memorial Hall, and a baby shower at the home of Mrs Tony Shamons. Also noted are the Assessing Officers of Ontario convention in Toronto and anniversary greetings for Mr and Mrs Norton.
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Gal
Sabford
Oakville
Toronto
Benno Spitver
Roxaled
Mary
Leadie Bicknell
St. Marygaret’s Anglican Church
Ton
University Women's Club
Wm. Leslie
Acton
W.L
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Georgetown
J. R. Benton
W. Simmons
Tony Shamons
Burlington
E. Simmons
A.W. Betton
Geof Denny
Assessing Officers of
Ontario
King Edward Hotel
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