Acton YMCA Display Draws Big Crowd
The Acton YMCA annual display on the Acton Arena dance floor drew a large audience with a two night show. Johnny Gray led the program with R. R. Parker as master of ceremonies. Sections featured nursery groups, relay races, folk dance, floor hockey, pipe music, and badminton trophies. The senior high drill and a dancing horse act drew applause before the National Anthem closed the three hour event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y
West End
A. Orr
John Anderson
Mesars
Johnny Gray
George Willams
Lao Kiein
Monty Roon
Parker
Baxter
Ron Salt
Wm. Benson
Fred Barekina
Atkin Are
N. Simpson
Cee
Wiltinma
Force Electric
M. Roote
Creata
Thos. Jones
Thesentor
Acton High School
D. McLean
Et aSa x Gray
Erin Township Council Approves Road and Bridge Report
Erin Township Council met at Hullsburg on May Sth with all members present. The Road and Bridge Committee inspected roads and bridges and recommended improvements. The report was adopted and payments made to Swackhamer 530, Deputy Reeve Burt 44.50, WD. port 4.90, AL Wheeler 4.20, HL Griffin 4.80, hind 5.00 for car use. A resolution allowed the clerk to sign a letter to War Assets Corporation releasing liability for Erin Agricultural Society lands. Treasurer authorized to transfer 200 to Bank of Nova Scotia Acton for road accounts. J. W. King refunded 28.51 and Wallace Gregson 8.00 for 1946 tax errors. Accounts ordered: general 49.65, relief 164.25, snow removal 5145.00, road 676.43. Meeting set for June 2, 1947 at 1 pm.
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Erin
Hullsburg
J. A. Swackhamer
Swackhamer
Burt
Port
AL Wheeler
Griffin
Hind
War Assets Corporation
Erin Agricultural Society
Bank of Nova Scotia
Acton
J. W. King
Wallace Gregson
Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club Elects 1947 Officers
The Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club held its annual meeting on May 12 with officers elected for the year. Honorary Presidents are Col. A. O. T. Beardmore, S. G. Bennett, and W. J. Goul. President is Mr. Waa Int, vice presidents Mr. T. Watson and R. Bean, secretary treasurer R. R. Conham. Plans for the season include greens improvements and new committee elections for bowling and tennis.
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Acton Lawn Bowling and Tennis Clan
A. O. T. Beardmore
S. G. Bennett
W. J. Goul
Waa
T. Watson
R. Bean
RR. Conham
All
Hanover Post Introduces New United Church Minister
The Hanover Post recaps the exchange of charges from A W Foxbury of Acton to Rev. L Pickering of Hanover. Pickering earns respect as a thoughtful eloquent preacher and musician guiding the Trinity United Church choir. He joins Rotary and Masonry circles and leads ministerial and women’s church groups. Mrs Pickering plays active roles in CGLT and choir work.
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Acton
L. Pickering
Hanover
Hanover Post
Fosbury
United Church
Barri
Pickering
Hampden
Wrinity United Church Choir
Chanter
C.g.lt
Acton Council Advances Water Mains Contract Oversight
Acton Council approves Weston Construction Co to supply and supervise roughly 4000 feet of new water mains this year. Engineer Mr. Anderson to draft and oversee the contract, with work possibly staying in Acton. Tree removal permission granted for Avenue site. Indigent patient bill from Toronto General Hospital approved. By law and levy procedures reviewed.
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Alm. Ayibworth
J. T. Ereighton
Wm. Coon
C. Cook
Acton
PL. McCutcheon
Spatafera
Schott
Mer. Spataforé
Anderson
Spatafora
Maine
Weston Construction Co
J. B. Adamson
Permissio
Tnater Avenue
Marrop
Stewart
Foronto General Hospital
Acton Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Acton Baptist Church held its annual business meeting on Monday evening. Reports from church sees were presented and officers elected. Remarks noted the impending departure of Mr and Mrs Fred Crewson. A tribute was paid to the Rev W J Wallace on the churchs fiftieth anniversary graduation day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptist Church
Fred Crewson
Crewson
Pred Coles
Charlres Landeborough
W. J. Wallace
Wallace
A. B. Reckle
Baptist Mission
Bollvin
Reckle
Acton
Victoria Day Observance Confusion Noted
The daily press debates Victoria Day observance as May 24 falls on Saturday. No action was taken to shift the holiday. the 24th remains the observed date.
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Alina
Cornell
Pele
St Alban's Guild May Meeting at Mrs Denny's
The St Alban's Guild met at Mrs W Denny's for the May gathering. Members decided to supply altar flowers for Mothers Day and Confirmation on May 7. A committee was formed for September Anniversary events. Aileen Currie and Betty Dalphin were chosen to procure needed articles. Rev Parker attended and led an educational reading on Ascension before prayers and lunch.
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St. Alban's Guild
W. Denny
Wan Chonen
Aileen Currie
Betty Dalphn
Wai Kitchen
Atsoma Fund
Parker
Ascension
Anderson
Hunter
Ex Wardens Banquet Held by Peel and Halton Veterans
Ex wardens of Peel and Halton gathered in Brampton for their annual banquet at Streen Lantern Provblyve. Rev Mr Gallagher spoke, Mr Gea Mason led entertainment, and officers for next year were elected including Alan Maison as president and Victor Tall as secretary.
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Peel and
Halton
Brampton
Peel
Gallagher
Onteville
Wath
Gea
Mason
Acton
Mage Sedan
Miss Ruth Home Serves As Speaker At Arts and Crafts Meeting
Miss Ruth Home spoke to the Arts and Crafts group in Targetown for the May session. Mrs J Moyer chaired the meeting with about 320 members and two guests. A report from Toronto was read praising the Canadian National Exhibition plans. Miss Home showed feather work pottery weaving metal and wood pieces. Mrs Beatty thanked the speaker and presented spring flowers.
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Arnot Early
Miss Rath
Gaild
Evan Goulld
Miss Home
Beatty
Apeaker
Hogtessen
Early
Cyril Brantford
Denny Charles
Ro. McLaughtin
C. A. Bonn
Acton School Board Holds Special Meeting On Staff
Acton school board met last evening with all members present. Vice chair McKenzie and Principal McKenzie outlined enrollment pressures as 260 pupils attend with over 50 kindergarten apps next term. Three staffing vacancies drew 34 applications. new hires include Miss Vera S Kean at 1500 and Miss McDugall at 1600. Mrs Carton resigned. The board discussed temporary classroom options and possible debentures to finance expansion.
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Acton
Carton
Fhe
Chapman
McKenzie
Counc
W L District Annual Hosts 22 Branches In Halton County
Delegates from 22 Women's Institute branches gathered at St Pauls United Church Hallton to mark the institute's 50th anniversary. Mrs Chester Service presided with reports from Arthur Cowan and Mrs Houlton. prizes announced for best dressed and hospitality provided by the local committee.
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Halton
St. Paula
Baldwin
Chester Service
TP. Matan
Mra. Clebert MebDowell
Harnby
Mra
F. A. Featherston
Nelson
Ardeat
W. 1
Frank Rivaz
Palermo
Mary Matse
Mary Irwin
Toronto
Anna Lewis
Women’s Institute
Fiien
Tt Wi
Department of Health
Becaus
Milton
Frank Rittettet
Camphetadesi
Ene Brown
Norval
Bbc Whitelock
Liesd Crawford
Campbellville
Federated
MI Ton
Chorge Somerville
Acton
Eva Chisholm
Molton
Ho J. Mears
Methuen Peering
Palermos
J.C. Fiood
A. J. Smethurst
Llmehouse
John Marshall
Frank Hadley
Lloyd Crawford
Alex. Near
Anna P. Lewis
Reproving Actress Mrs. Fiske Sparks Tense Exchange
Mrs Fiske scolded a young actress with a disdainful look saying she was not born but assembled and that the crowd’s reaction proved her frustration. The remark reflected tension after a performance and public reception.
Arton Tennis Club Opens With Round Robin Events
Official opening set for May 28 in Acton Park with Monster Band Tattoo performing on June 21. Event features a round robin tennis plan plus bridge darts and volleyball between sets. Lunch served after play. all former and prospective members invited. June 10 sharp deadline noted.
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Arton Tennis Club
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Y.M.C.A
Roger
Erin Council
Lawn Bowling
ST Alban’s Guild
MRS. W. Denny's
County Council
Halton School
Milton Recenviny
Douglas Rutledge
Oakville
Jean Peterson
Hornby
I C
Roas Pearen
Miss Ruth Home
ARPS
Acton School Board
W.L
Women's Institute
Ateuumenenta
Meetiags
Monster Band
Acton Park
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