Mother's Day observances and local notes in Acton region
Mothers Day activities included church baptisms and quiet family gatherings across local churches. The Lakeside Chapter I.O.D. held a May Day tea at the Legion Hall with homemade baking and candy. Bax ter Laboratories installed a 100-line Bell system. an art class season wrapped up at the Y led by Mrs Dorothy Stone. a bicycle collision in Guelph caused minor injuries and vehicle damage. Ontario Veterinary College results show Acton students John Agar Ron Hemsley honored in third year.
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Lakeside
1.0.D
The
Legion Hall
Ontario Veterinary College
John Agar
Ron Hemsley
Acton
Don Willitts
Ballinafad
Regina
Eastern District Guelph Mission Circles Meet in Acton
The Spring Rally of the Eastern District Guelph Association of Baptist Mission Circles met May 6 at the Acton Baptist Church with reps from Brampton Cheltenham Belfountain Georgetown and Guelph. Rev A S Roblin spoke on Home Missions amid Communism and immigration challenges.
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Guelph Ass‘n
Acton
Brampton
R. J. Buchanan
Stratford
Jessie Findlay
Vellore Medical College
India
L. KR. Chubb
Walter Peck
Georgetown
D. Cappa
St. Mary's Association
A. S. Roblin
Silverthorne Baptist Church
Toronto
Veldhuis
E. A. Currey
D. Huby
Guelph
Belfountain
Campbell
Cheltenham
Paul Muller
Matthews. Stratford
Association
A. S Roblin
Roblin
Kingdom of God
Home Mission Board
Ontario
Southern
Bauer
Jacob Bauer
Ont
Alfred Taune
Erin township road work started after council report
The Road and Bridge Committee presented May 5 in Hillsburgh noting several sites needing improvements. Work begun on roads where possible and will continue with favorable conditions. a by law limits tax land sales for this year. $76 per school area to be collected. fire department costs allocated. liability and property insurance arranged with General Accident Company. various honorariums and attendances approved.
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Erin Township
Hillsburgh
Aecoures
Erin Fire Dept
AB Clark
Frelot
Reginald Gray
General Accident Company
Agencs
Frank D Gray
Prema
Albert Wheeler
Resolutions debated at CCF May meeting in Aiken
The May meeting of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation at Farmers Hall in Aiken discussed resolutions to be sent to the national convention in Toronto this August. Members will refine ideas and submit them at the next executive meeting. Alexander reported on the provincial council, and Mrs. Pinney was named literature convenor for Halton Riding to broaden movement materials.
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Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Farmers Hall
Aiken
C.C.F
Toronto
Alexander
M Pinney
Mwerature
Halton
Co-operative Commonwealth Movement
Best slid save on the Lake eaye
Lake eaye residents report a dramatic slide and rescue effort at the harbor. Police and volunteers assisted in weathering a sudden event affecting several boats and bystanders near the pier. No serious injuries reported.
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Journal
Poem Veiling a Farewell to a Local Driver
A bus and train themed verse bids farewell to Ford Rob and welcomes Jim McGillo as cab driver. It notes a perfect driving record and goodwill toward the replacement, promising readers will soon see his familiar face or hear his voice in service.
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Jim McGillowsas
Obits and Births from Acton Ontario 1952 Notices
Deaths and births listed for Acton area including Alfred Taune, Alfred Chamberlain, Rebecca Sewell Alten, John Joseph Kennedy, Jessie Sarah Walker. Notices note hospital and home locations, family relations, funeral homes, service times, and interment details at Acton Fairview and Dublin Cemeteries.
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Walker
Toronto General Hospital
Jessie Sarah Walker
Jessie
Melvin Walker
Acton
Mae
Harry Walton
Winnipeg
Barbara
George Nowell
New Westminster
B.C
Victor B. Rumsey
Fairview Cemetery
Memorial notices for Davies Lappin and thanks at hospital
In loving memory of James William Davies who died May 20 1941 aged 26 years and George Thomas Lappin who died May 16 1942. Lovingly remembered by family. Card thanks from Mrs J Woilstei for support after surgery. thanks to Dr Kenney Rev Armstrong neighbors and friends.
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Lappin
George Thomas Lappin
Dr. Kenney
Armstrong
Mrs. J Woilstei
Moan
St. N
For Sale list of trucks tractors and cars Georgetown items
For sale advertisement lists 1 180 International Dump Truck new 1 1948 Chev 3 ton Dump Truck 119 Ford I ton Stake Truck 1947 Ford 3 ton Dump Truck 1948 Ford 2 ton Stake Truck 1mM9 GMC 1y ton Panel Truck 1940 Chev ton Pick up 1952 Hudson Hornet Sedan new 1952 Studebaker Sedan new 1952 Chev Sedan new 1951 Ford Victoria 1956 Austin Sedan McCor Deer Farmal M Tractor Allis Chalmers belt driven 14 post hole digger for Ford or Ferguson 19 post hole Digger for Ford or Ferguson tractor 1 Ditcher for Ford or Ferguson tractor Ironage Duster used only one Reason TD 9 International power Tractor with angle dozer. It blade Several low priced used cars THOS E HEWSON Phone 332w Georgetown.
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Studebaker
Allis Chalmers
Ford
Ferguson
Ferguson Tractor J
May events and community notices in Acton area
Local notices list a puppet show May 19 by Guelph Marionettes at Town Hall. a May 1 bake sale by United Church Sunday School. Knox Presbyterian Church hosts a film The Wonderful Life on May 19 at 4 pm, adults 50c children 25c. Nassagaweya Federation meets May 22 at Brookville Hall to discuss weed control methods. Township councillors urged to attend. all welcome.
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Guelph
Town Hall
United Church Sunday School
Knox Sunday School
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Nassaguweya Federation of Agriculture
Brookville Hall
Toronto
Lawn Mowers for Sale by E C Tarzwell
Classified ad offers Ideal precision grinding lawn mowers and new iMascwell linen mowers for sale. Contact E C Tarzwell at the listed phone number and address for details.
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iMascwell
E. C. Tarzwell
Vieton Ave
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Marsville
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Harry
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Sivingbrook’ Hospital
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Walter Party
Sir Young St
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George Sod
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Country Village
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Roy Hindley
Everton
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Douglas St
James Turnbull
Lot & Con
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Milton
A Ee
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Douglas ST Guelph
Farnworth Memorials
Mnouments
Mederats Prison
Elera
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Relwood
George Gibson
Hays
Laingaperstung
Orden Young
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Delorimier
Montreal
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Electon
Ontario Hydro Electric Commission
Acton Council
Jen Mondiay
Katchenette
Ernie’s Radio and Electric
Roxy Theatre
A-T
Servier
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Board of Educational
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