Three Part Story Presents Study at Know Alert Evening
Mrs. Wilmer Watkins hosted the Know Alert Evening Auxiliary with Mrs. A McIane presiding. E A Hannon led the mission study in a three part story on South America while Life Mint Anne Watkins played a piano solo. A post meeting quiz and social luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Watkins
Know Alert
A. McIaane
E. A. Hannon
Lorne Masales
Mins Bella ‘Mae Rorelle
South America
Life Mint
Anne Watkins
Mrs. Ingles
Fire Films on Bomb Damage and Fire Prevention Shown to Acton Rotarians
George Alexander of the fire marshal's office presented two films on bomb damage in Nagasaki and Hiroshima and on home fire prevention. He urged keeping cellars clear of trash and keeping baking soda and two extinguishers handy. He noted a 35 percent provincial grant for new fire trucks but none for new fire halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rotarians
George Alexander
Toronto
Dominion Hotel
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
Alexander
Acton
Fred Dawkins
Arto Padbury
Johnny Gay
Eye injury treatment note in Guelph hospital
A notice from Guelph General Hospital records Mr E Askin receiving eye injury treatment. The item lists a long line of visitors from Toronto Brampton Montreal Detroit London and other locations across a weekend period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Askin
Guelph General Hospital
Cliff Webster
Toronto
Sandy Murchison
Bond Head
Ellerby’s
Alvin Karn
London
Stone
Brampton
Monro
Carl Karn
Inglewood
Karn
Montreal
H. Karn
E. Karn
Ted Morrow
Elane
Lane
HH. Norton
Helen Swackhamer
Detroit
Trembly
Wheatley
M. Swackhamer
Wm. J. Jones
Wedgewood
J. Sales
C. A. Foster's
Reamsbottom
Dolly Varden Guides Hike and Campfire at Dolly Varden
On Saturday afternoon May 17 the Girl Guides and Guide Lieutenant Dorothy Capper hiked to Dolly Varden, crossed fences, reached a creek view near the railway, played softball and toasted hot dogs over a campfire before returning to Acton around o clock. On Thursday May 22 the regular Guide meeting was led by Mrs Jaffrey and Mrs Brown with two new homes introduced, songs sung, and the Vesper hymn Prayer and Taps said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Guides
Dorothy Capper
Dolly Varden
Acton
Jaffrey
Mrs. Brown
Brownies
Rockwood Empire Day Fireworks Conclude Celebration
Empire Day observances in Rockwood featured a school program by Rockwood Public School students directed by teachers in the town hall. Principal Dave Armstrong spoke. students performed a varied program including country costumes and the song O God Our Help in Ages Past. Fireworks followed in the park with organizers Frank Kelso Harvey Laverty. More fireworks were held Monday despite rain with Kelso Gellatly Laverty and Robert Leslie in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Public School
Dave Armstrong
Armstrong
Frank Kelso
Harvey Laverty
Owange
Thomas Gellatly
Robert Leslie
Hartop's Mill Dam
So Hume
Arkell
A Picket
Guelph
Rare sightings mark Algoma and Blind River wildlife report
A bobcat was spotted near Blind River representing the northernmost record for the species, while a raccoon was captured in Algoma in a notably uncommon occurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blind River
Algoma
Obituary of Jos H Boyd Dies in Guelph
Joseph H Boyd of Acton dies suddenly at 18 Gladwin Street Guelph in his seventy second year. Born in Acton he played lacrosse baseball and tennis before joining the Toronto Police then sales in Auckland New Zealand. Surviving: wife Ruby Milles and three daughters Helen Josephine and Heather, plus a half brother Harold Stewart of Kitchener. Funeral held in Guelph with services by Rev Bruce Hall and cemetery rites at Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Joseph. H. Boyd
Gladwin Street
Guelph
Mr. Boyd
Boyd
Toronto
Auckland
New Zealand
J. H. Boyd & Co
Ruby Milles
Ralph P. Markle
Helen
Ancaster
Ont
Josephine
Heather
Western Hospital
Harold Stewart
Kitchener
Norfolk United Church
Bruce Hall
Messrs
D. Stewart
W. Kirby
Ralph Markle
John Armstrong
Arthur Hall
Cottie
Fairview Cemetery
Mr Currey
The
United Church
Frank McIntosh
Chas. W. Mason
G. A. Dilb
Former Acton Music Club Members Attend Supper Meeting
Former members gathered for the Acton Music Club season end supper at Mrs. C. Heller’s Main Street home. A program of kodachrome slides and musical numbers followed a gift to past president Mrs. Mary Gowdy who is leaving Acton. Attending members included Miss Lulu Warner of Toronto Mrs Grant McDonald of Orangeville and Mrs Evelyne Chappell of Brampton. Miss Margaret Brown led the meeting as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Music Club
C. Heller
Main St
Mary Gowdy
Acton
Lulu Warner
Toronto
Grant McDonald
Orangeville
Evelyen Chappell
Brampton
Margaret Brown
Two Firsts and a Second Win for Sheila Paul at Festival
Sheila Paul of Acton won two firsts and a second at the Grey County music festival in Markdale on May 21. She earned certificates, led the violin duet open class with 86 points alongside Patsy Dron of Moorefield, and took first in the violin solo under 15 with 80 marks. She also earned 83 marks for the violin solo under 13, placing second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila Paul
Acton
Grey County
Markdale
Patsy Dron
Moorefield
History Feature Of Greenock W I May Meeting
At the Greenock Women's Institute May meeting held at Mrs Gordon Leslie’s home the program focused on Historical Research and Current Events led by convenors Mrs Chester Allan and Mrs Elliott Patterson. Miss Elva Pearen presided with 14 members three visitors and several children present. Mrs Thos Hemsley gave the Scripture reading and the roll call prompted What annoys one most at public meetings. The Institute Conference report from O A C Guelph was presented by the president and secretary Mrs Albert McKeown. Greenock Branch will enter the Guelph Mercury Cook Book competition. members to contribute recipes. The Centre Wellington District Annual will be at Mimosa Church with delegates Mrs Thos Hemsley and Mrs Elliott Patterson. The motto Without love faith is impossible was given by Mrs John Near. A paper Farm Histories by Mrs Chester Allen covered histories of numerous local farms. Mrs Elwood Johnston read a poem The Old Trunk. A story sing song traced a man’s life to his Golden Wedding Anniversary with songs such as Rock-a-bye Baby School Days Let me call you sweet heart Home on the Range and Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet. Mrs Elliott Patterson recited the history of Wellington County towns and villages. A savings contest won by Mrs J E Pearen and Mrs Robert Allan ended with National Anthem. Lunch with muffins and cakes from the Branch Baking Contest served. winners to compete at the District Annual baking competition. Winners: Whole wheat muffins Elva Pearen Fred Johnson Banana layer cake Elva Pearen Chester Allan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Women’s Institute
Gordon Leslie
Chester Allan
Elliott Patterson
Elva Pearen
Thos. Hemsley
O.A.C
Guelph
Albert McKeown
Greenock
Guelph Mercury
Centre Wellington
Mimosa Church
John Near
Chester Allen
Institute
Elwood Johnston
Home On the Range
Eliott Patterson
Wellington County
Death Rate Question Echoes Across Southwest Town
An eastern man seeks a healthier climate in a small Arizona town and asks an elder at a general store about local death rates. The old timer replies with a dry joke that the death rate is the same as back East: one to a person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
The Bottle That Didn't Get to City
A man at Acton station drops a blue bottle containing a snake on a cement platform. He removes the glass and moves the inert creature to the roadway as a motorist briefly flattenes the bottle, the train to Toronto leaves, and the snake stays behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
Missionary Makes Appeal For Help
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church held its annual missionary service on Sunday morning. Miss Dorothy Kilpatrick, a missionary on furlough from India, spoke about the beauty and hardships of India. She stressed the need for workers to spread the Gospel rather than money. Kilpatrick spoke to the Sunday School and the Friendly Circle, with Rev. E A Currey thanking her afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church
Bennett
Dorothy Kilpatrick
India
E. A. Currey
Mixi Kilpatrick
Acton Masons Entertain Ladies at Ciadies Night
Walker Lodge A F and A M held its annual Ladies Night in Guelph Co op Hall. Bill James of Hamilton performed as a magician and talker, Miss Mildred Buckingham of Rockwood sang, and Mrs Horace Wilson accompanied. Prizes were awarded for dancing, cards, and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lodge
A.F
Guelph
Bill James
Hamilton
Mildred Buckingham
Rockwood
Horace Wilson
S. Snow
Ivan Harris
Swanson
Settlement Near On Lot H Expropriation For Street
Acton town council and Planning Board discussed Lot H on Mill St as a potential street. Representatives including T Seynuck and E Sneyd agreed to explore expropriation with property deeds to the town, ensuring George St continuation and future subdivision plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
BE. Barr
T. Seynuck
K. M. Langdon
E., Sneyd
Mill St
Mr. Barr
George St
EB. E. Barr
E. Sneyd
Acton Town Planning Board
Acton
Mr. Seynuck
Mr. Sneyd
Lot H
C. F. Leatherland
Rachlin
New Pump House To Operate Soon
The Public Utilities viewed the new pump house on Main Street north at their meeting. The new well is expected to be in operation within two weeks. Water seepage left a wet floor. engineer to address. Items discussed include meter protection, street lighting, water arrears, inventory of 25 cycle motors, and future meetings. Over 300 permits issued for sewer installations. many not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
C. E. Wood
Reeve B. D. Rachlin
Bob MacArthur
H.E.P.C
Smith Falls
Hydro
Bigwin Inn
Bower Ave
Bowling Green
H.R. P.C
Ontario
Wellington Street
Acton Blvd
Mill St
Mason
Talbot Hardware
Lambert
Supt
Baxter Laboratories
W. Kelly
Blue Cross
Kerwin McPhail
J. McGeachie
Alydra
F. Terry
Bell Telephone
Consolidated Truck Lines
Symon Holwe
Whitham
MacDonald Elec. Ltd
D. H. Howden & Co
Sangamo Co. Ltd
Ellis & Howard Ltd
Lionel Davey
Toth
Ballentine Motors
J.B. Mackenzie
J Kearmey Corp
Federal Wire & Cable Wen
Ban nockburn W I Hosts May Meeting in Kelso
Mrs J Fox hosted Ban nockburn W I on Wednesday May 21 with the president Mrs T Gordon opening the meeting. Members exchanged plants for roll call and the secretary read minutes while others enjoyed handmade programs and a light lunch for 19 ladies and 4 children.
Sentenced On Two Charges Of Theft
Gordon Wilson a church senior was convicted of theft and jailed two months by Judge W N Robinson for stealing goods from Micro Plastics where he worked earlier this year. Magistrate Langdon ordered $22 costs or 10 days in jail for stealing card tables from Scout Hall Milton and placed him on one year probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Wilson, Church Sr
W. N. Robinson
Langdon
Wilson
Milton Court
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Limehouse
Krockwood
Jos. H. Boyd
Canada
Serek
One United Church
Greenock W
J. E. Pearen
Robert Allan
Fred Johnson
Acton Masons
Citizens, Council
J. Fox
Bannockburn W. I
T. Gordon
W. Dobbie
W. McDonald
Department of Highways
Struthers
Worden
California
Fox
A. Kerr
Great Lakes
Therproof
Hart & Co
Crane Ltd
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