Community visits and anniversaries noted in Acton region
Local residents and families in Acton Ontario and surrounding areas spent weekends visiting relatives. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. KR L Johnston’s fiftieth wedding anniversary plans and visits by the Giles and McCartney delegation from the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association to Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Giles
Lachute, Que
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
W.) McCartney
Brampton
G. A. Dillsonat
Engagements of Aileen Fryer and Evelyn Elizabeth Kilgour
Engagements announced for Aileen Phyllis Fryer to John MacDonald Tracy of Toronto and Evelyn Elizabeth Kilgour to George William Bowman of Acton. Sunlit June weddings planned with families including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fryer and Mrs. Thomas Kilgour. Churches and residences noted in New Hamburg and Hamilton districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Fryer
Aileen Phyllis
John MacDonald Tracy
Y. B. Tracy
Toronto
Thomas Kilgour
New Hamburg
Evelyn Elizabeth
George William Bowman
Acton
R. J. Bowman
Hamilton
Mr. Bowman
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Must Stop Asking Favors Warns Against Totalitarian Drift
Wiliam A Invin economist for the American Bankers Association told the Canadian Club of Toronto that courting favours by free citizens harms the economy. The Financial Post notes such demands raise costs reduce competition lift taxes and increase government control risking state domination. The piece ends with local Acton notices about Dominion Day sports and Rotary Club plans for July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Invin
Americaan Bankers Association Ino
Canadian Club of Toronto
The
Financial Post
Ottawa
Washington
the Post
Sunday Worship Timetable From May 23, 1948
Morning Service at 11.00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12.15 p.m. Evening Service at 7.00 p.m. Verse reads they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Sunday School and Meetings at CHAR and GOWER Church
May 23, 1948 schedule lists Sunday School at 10 30 a m and service at 11 30 a m followed by May 20 8 00 p m B Y P U and Bible study with a trustee meeting planned. May 30 7 30 p m Dr Hoaking and Sid Johnson of Toronto present at 8 20 p m sound film Beyond Our Own. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Bible Study
Pan
Hoaking
Sid Johnson
Toronto
Anglican church service schedule reads welcome message
Dr Alban Hhuech and Rev W G Luxton lead a church day with Holy Communion at 9 00 am Sunday School 10 00 am Morning Prayer at 11 00 am Archdeacon Marsh presiding 11 35 am Beginner's Class and 7 00 pm Evening Prayer Visitors welcomed to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban’ Hhuech
W. G. Luxton
B.A
Archdeacon Marsh
The
Arctic
Provincial Dept Cuts Highway 1 Estimates and Sublets Contract
The council continued delays on Highway 1 funding awaiting Municipal Board approval. A garbage collection resolution allowed subletting of the Morrison contract to George McLellan while Morrison remains the contractor. The July 1 start date for the Beardmore subdivision road work is noted with morning to night timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Morrison
Jas. Morrison
George MecLallan
Whart Thin
Beardmore
Arena Prepares for Summer Dance Season at Acton
Acton Arena completes transformation for summer dances with a newly decorated floor and band moale. Y’s men and contractors Jones and VanGils donate labor while McEachern Electric and McLeod & Frank contribute assistance, highlighting community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jones and VanGils
McEachern Electric
McLeod & Frankj
Acteen Topics Highlight Tennis, Prom Plans, and Hockey Tribute
The Acteen section notes busy tennis days with enthusiastic beginners and upcoming exams. It reports the council’s decision to fund an orchestra at the Prom, keeping a healthy bank balance. The juvenile hockey team is recognized by the Penguin Club with wind breakers and special lunch. Invitations for the Prom are being mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torri
Acteen
Couedl
Oames
Jin
Penguin Club
Sirrs
Knox W Ms Delegates Report At May Meeting
The Knox Presbyterian Walls held their monthly meeting at Mrs. Geo Ritchie’s home on May 15 led by the Home Helpers of the WMS. Mrs Blow opened and reported on the Synodical meeting at Collingwood. Readings, a solo, and impressions from the Spring Rally at Alma followed with prayer and a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Walls
M.mcdougall
Competition At Music Festival Draws Keen Attendance
Travel officials report split vacations are rising with more people taking part of their time off in summer and part in fall or another season. The trend signals year-round activity for the holiday industry as readers witness a busy festival with many choirs, solos, and duets across Burlington Nelson and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Mias
Marie Clayton
Wm. Hincks
Mrs
W. H. Clayton
John A. Chapman
Mr. and
Mra. HH. FE
Detroit
Mra. G. H. Lantz
Wm. Henry
Dundalk
H. A. MacDonald
Roydon Macdonald and
Donald
Bar Falla, Ont
HW. A. MacDonald
Fred MacArthur
LeRoy and
Misa Doreen Hurren
Clarence MacArthur
Fonthill
Bobbie Dawson
Oil Springs
LeRoy, Churchill
R. B. Canham
Peter
Lake Avenue
Europe
England
Holland
Ireland
Nancy Ced
John Santa
Friends Hom
Nancy
Mra KR. L. Johnston
J. E. Lambert
Wm. Tuck
Georgetown
Actan
Dominion Day
Acton Rotary Club
Ist
Church News
Matters Church of Canada
Ontario
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Trinity
Presbyterian Church
Gattads
Chitec
Hev, Char
Gower
Minietar
Highway 1
Provincial ‘Dept
Milton
A. D. Sproat
North Halton High School District
Acton Town Hall
Charles Daley
Stanley Hall, M.P.P
Halton
Progressive Conservative Association
al Kuhn
Jack McLean
Hal Davis
Orch
Knox W.ms
Ryan's
Auditorium
Guelph
Ted Parker
Joan Trimble
Marjorie Servise
Burlington-Nelson
Heverley Foster
June Etter
Burlington- Nelson
Hoys
Burtington-Nelson
Voloosu
Oakville
TES
Cgeorgetown Hls
David Hunter
Raymond Ogier
East Burlington
Skil Ing
Ronald Emmerson
David Davidson
Paul Hin
Strathcona
Urban Boys
Philip John
Michael Hood
Bill Sommervile
Fred Gordon
Bill Doherty
David Cook
Oakville Central
Paul Barber
Mary Anne Seymour
Lois McMillan
Elizabeth Ireland
Joan Smith
Ruby Bradbury
Mh‘yon
Wyman Peck
Clarence Brown
Eee
Claude Jarman
Joey
Clid Bevans
Margaret Wycherly Tout
Sarena
Poel Oubare
Valley Lordy
Mecallister
Edmard Gwenn
Louis King Oradssid
Robert Bassles
CL Lisen
ClotHing Store
Main ST
John
CKNX
Wingham
Thu
T. L. Kennedy
Corbetton and
Banat Bourne
Louw
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