Personal Notes From Acton Visitors And Local News
Acton residents share updates on visitors and travels with Grimsby Toronto and England connections. Miss Elaine Johnson recovers from an appendectomy in Toronto General Hospital, while Steven Wolfe wins an $800 annual scholarship to St. Andrew's Aurora. Marilyn Rognvaldson departs for New York after Ryerson graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Johnson
Alec Johnson
Toronto General Hospital
St. Andrew's College
Aurora
Steven Wolfe
J. W Wolfe
Ryerson Institute of Technology
Marilyn Rognvaldson
New York
Georgetown Rotary Showboat Docks at Port of Halton Manor
The Georgetown Rotary Club presented its Showboat at Halton Manor on May 2 in the Manor auditorium. Ralph Ursel produced and played piano with Ken Harriscam as music director. an eight piece orchestra accompanied a program of vocal solos, duets, dances, and choral numbers that delighted residents and staff. The event closed with coffee and cookies and hopes for future repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Rotary Club
Halton Manor
Ralph Ursel
Ken Harriscam
John Gunn
Chif
New Members to Be Installed at Nearby Meetings
The report notes appreciation for the group’s interest and activities. It states that two new members will be installed at meetings held near the area.
Legion Auxiliary Pledges 500 During Monthly Meeting
During last week's Legion Ladies' Auxiliary meeting members pledged 500 to the Acton Community Centre Fund. Alec Johnson outlined the program and answered questions. Tonight they attend the Zone Rally at Oakville by bus at 7 pm and plan the October bazaar. W Finley, Zone Commander, visited and delivered reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Acton Community Centre Fund
Alec Johnson
Oakville
Aind
Legion
W. Finley
Auxiliary
Kenneth Griffiths Licensed for Ordination at Westdale
At Dublin Street United Church Guelph the Guelph Presbytery licensed Kenneth Griffiths pastor of the Ebenezer charge in Preparation for his ordination on June 8 at Westdale United Church Hamilton. Rev H A Bagnall assisted by Rev J H A Bewell Harriston chaired the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Street United Church
Guelph
Kenneth Griffiths
Ebenezer
Westdale United Church
Hamilton
H. A. Bagnall
Dublin Church
J. H. A. Bewell
Harriston
Dublin church hosts reception for Christian Education committee
The Dublin church and the W.A. held a reception after a meeting of the Christian Education committee with Rev. O. P. Hossie of Trinity United Church, Kitchener, and Rev. A. E. Black, Dublin’s associate minister. About 300 guests attended, including Ebenezer charge members. The Empire State Building in New York is noted with a separate cost reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Presbytery
0. P. Hossie
Trinity United Church
Kitchener
A. E. Black
Dublin Church
Griffiths
Christian Education Committee
W.A
Ebenezer
Empire State Building
New York
Oakville Manor event features music and sermon
Business Men of Oakville gathered at the Manor on Sunday afternoon April 30 led by George Allister. Olson and Mrs Allister provided vocal and piano and violin solos. Rev M Christensen of Highway Gospel Church Milton delivered a comforting sermon from John 14:1 3 focusing on Let not your heart be troubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
George McAllister
Olson
George Allister
Jesus
Faith and belief guide happiness and prepare a place
A message emphasizes finding happiness through faith in Christ and belief that He has gone before to prepare a place for believers. It highlights that spiritual assurance comes from trust in Him and the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Home and School Executive Funds Arena Effort
At a meeting of the Acton Amalgamated Home and School Association the executive decided to resume meetings next fall. Disappointed by low interest they invited members but only the executive attended. They approved a $50 gift to the Community Centre Fund for the proposed arena and planned to keep the group active in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Amalgamated Home and School Association
Gnas
Community Centre
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Acton Frew
Acton
Mrs
Ray Watson
Grimsby
Mrs. Dean Leslie
Town
Florida
Fred Warren
Toronto
J. Wood
H.F. Mowat
J. A. Mowat
J. W. Wolfe
University of Toronto
Mary Lou Creighton
Cooper's
Edna Thomas
England
Edna May Ladies’ and Children’s Wear
Matt Johnston
Hospital
J. W. Elliott
Susan and
Carol
W. J. McDonald
R.R.2
George BE. Elliott
Milton
Ont
Wellington
War
A. J. Buchanan
David Gordon
Wilbur St
Halifax
N.S
Mr. Gordon
Stewart Peter
Camphill Hospital
Dwight Engel
Engel
G. Engel
W. H. Hattin
Bank of Montreal
Bory Young
St. Joseph’s Hospital
City Hall
London
Halton
Centennial Manor
Georgetown Rotary
Port of Halton
Georgetown Rotary’s
Halton Centennial Manor
Starhoto
Halton M.P
Sandy Best
Bob la Fremere
Montmorency Falls
Quebec
James McGrath
Legion Auxiliary
Canada
Onefourth
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred._A.Hoffman
Optometrists
P. Head
Be. George's Square
K. Griffiths
Sun
Lovell Bros
Guy
Bill Toth
SHELL
Queen St. E
Acton Arena
Reeve of
Natsagaweya
Acton and District
John H. Goy
God Save the Queen
Reeve
Exqueting
Lincoln
Fedders
Arena
Meteor Rideau
FORD
Thompson Motors
Acton) Ltd
Bower
Neilsons
Rowntrees
Ding
Desert
Watson
Daiy Bai
E.T. Marks
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