Hodenosawnee Opened as Acton Scout Home
Acton marked the official opening of Hodenosawnee Scout House on Friday October 28 with about 200 people present. JH Gay chaired ceremonies as leaders honored fallen scouts, and the deed was presented by Tom Jones to the chairman for custody by trustees. A pledge and blessing followed as the community celebrated the new building. Indications point to competitive bids for the Acton sewerage project opening November 14 with many contractors having taken plans and tenders.
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Acton
John Gay
Hadenosawnee
JH Gay
Wilson Gordon
George Taylor
Jack Sweeney
Frank Near
AS. Fleming
Sponers
Hodenosawnee
Tom Jones
J. H. Goy
W. Middleton
J. Goy
D. Dis
W. Wolfe
Goy
George Eliott
James Dills
Piano tuners' tuning forks kept in tune
The text notes that tuning forks used by piano tuners must be kept in tune. It contrasts this with the travel implication of moving through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, highlighting a west to east passage.
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Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Acton Business Men's Association Names Officers
Mr Bert Hinton was chosen president at the organization meeting in the Council Chamber. Elected officers include Wm Denney as vice president Thos Watson secretary A Haydon treasurer and executives J Gay F Marks Co F Leatherland J F Royston W Bradley S Elsen Rena Bralda. Annual membership set at 5 with committees formed for telephone district Acton park improvements sports social events and find a meeting place. First general supper meeting planned for January.
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Bert Hinton O
Acton Business Men's Association
Council Chamber
Wm. Denney
Thos. Watson
A. Haydon
J. Gay
F Marks Co
F. Leatherland
J. F. Royston
W Bradley
S Elsen
Rena Bralda
Acton
New High in Scout Membership for Canada
Canada's Boy Scouts reach 108 260 members in latest census figures at headquarters. This represents a gain of about 100 percent over the past three years, signaling a rapid expansion of scouting nationwide.
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Canada
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout
Provincials Take Over Acton Police Duties
Acton shifts policing to Provincial Police on Tuesday. Ins Knight places three officers Jack Kay Jim Wood and Art Forester in charge at Acton Town Hall headquarters with a radio-equipped cruiser in direct provincial contact. Cost to taxpayers should remain similar as Acton now qualifies for a 25 percent provincial police grant.
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Acton
Pnt
Knight
Jack Kay
Simcoe
Jim Wood
Simcde
Art Forester
Dundas
McGeachie
Hallowe'en Party Showcases Novel Costumes At Acton
The Acton Y's Men's Club hosted a large Hallowe'en party with prizes treats and a parade from Town Hall to the arena. Judges crowned Grand Champion Sharon Gervais and Reserve Grand Champion Elly Yanney with winners in every age group. The event ended with band music apples and candy bags for all and praised for safe festive fun.
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Hallowe'en
Acton Y's
Prives
Charles Kurkness
Sandra Hargrave
Jackie Kentoer
Jule Holmes
Peter Marks
Wallowe'en
Sharon Gervais
Elly Yanney
Remembrance Plans For Services In Acton District
Preparations are nearly complete for the Remembrance Day Service and unveiling of new additions to the Soldiers Memorial in Acton. The two nameplates honor those who paid the supreme sacrifice and the battles of World War II. Lieutenant Governor Lawson arrives Friday with Major John Stratton to meet next of kin, followed by a veterans parade to the monument at 10:15 am for the 10:30 am unveiling. A civic dinner and speeches by Major J W Foster are planned at the YMCA, with a memorial service in Nawssagaweyn Township and a Rockwood service led by Rev Major J W Oliver. All legionnaires, Boy Scouts, and others are invited to join the parade and services.
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Acton
Lawson
LLD
John Stratton
ADC
YMCA
J. W Foster
Sec.vier
Nassagaweyn Presbyterian Church
Rockwood
Rockwood United Church
J W. Oliver
Legionnairres
Acton Hockey Club Expands Program Across Minor Leagues
Acton Minor Sports Club unveils a broadened plan for hockey development in Acton. New Junior Bantam and Midget entries join the Ontario Minor Hockey Association alongside an expanded four-town league and a juvenile club with a playdown bye. Coaches Morton and Hutt lead Bantam, Terry and Elliott head Midget, with space for 12 16 year olds in a town league. Intermediate hockey faces bleak prospects due to ice shortages and executive drift, with many players seeking play elsewhere.
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Acton
Ontario Minor Hockey Association
Comeay
OWA
Devel
OMIPA
Norm Morton
Star Tentre
Ball Hutt
Bantam
Frank Terry
Stew Elliott
Heme
Lo Marzo
Doctor Sirrs
Ontario
Fergus
Georgetown
Halton County Institute Meeting Notes at Dublin
Regular meeting held at Mrs W Watkins home with Mrs L Fer in attendance. Reports from District Directors and Area Convention at Guelph were read by Mel Watching and Mrs Robinson in absence of Mrs Kennedy. Donation to funds and a contest titled How well do I know Halton won by Mr Somerville and Mrs Van Goosen.
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Dublin
Abe Haseball Denehit
Mere Watkins
Halton
Somerville
van Goosen
105th Anniversary United Church Observed Sunday
United Church marked its 105th anniversary with both services led by Visiting minister Rev Kenney. Morning theme based on Obadiah 17 Possessions and evening on Zechariah 20th verse. Choir and Velvetones Quartette from Chalmers United Church contributed music. Knox Church and Baptist members attended the services. A anniversary offering supported church maintenance.
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United Church
Acton
Manning
Guelph
Don Farquharson
John Hollywood
Clare Patmore
Burt Hanna
O. M. Lampard
ATC AM
Unicns
Louis Pickering
A. W. Foreman
Knox Church
Robert H. Armstrong
the Baptist
Calder speaks to Brampton Acton Rotary on European tour
Jos A Calder of Toronto addressed about 60 Brampton Acton Rotarians at a weekly luncheon. The retiring president of Silverwoods western division and former district governor discussed travel in Britain and continental Europe, wartime damage, rebuilding, and postwar conditions. He contrasted England's plight with broader European recovery.
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Brampton
Acton Club
Jos
A Calder
Toronto
Calder
Silverwoods
Rotary
Britain
England
British Isles
Mr. Calder
Europe
Ken Partridge
Brampton Club
Wes Beatty
Acton School Board Tackles Halloween Damages and Hayward Pranks
Acton Public School Board held emergency talks with Scout Hall trustees and solicitor to secure part of the grounds for twenty years. G W MecKenzie named to Acton Library Board as repairs and playground equipment funding discussed. Halloween damage included broken glass and guard cables.
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Acton
Jones
Retairman
Keosie
MecKensie
Hallowe
de O'Meara
Hatton Health
Acton School
Downt
Hallowe'en
North Halton
Home and School Association
Backing Up Error Tops Truck Accident Causes
A survey of over 10,000 truck and commercial car accidents across nine industries finds improper backing as the leading cause. Dean Keefer of Lumbermen Mutual Casualty Company presents the findings.
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Dean Keefer
Lumbermen Mutual Casualty Company
Community Events and Sales Announced for November and December
A crowded list of local happenings includes Lakeside Chapter events at the Legion Hall featuring tea baked goods euchre and a penny sale on November 14. Also planned are dances at Cedar Valley Cowboys hall and a regular IODE meeting at Legion Hall on November 8. A December bake sale and Christmas gift sale is set for December 10 at Acton United Church. Knox 104th anniversary services and turkey supper plus a St Alban’s Guild fair round out the notices with multiple dates in November and early December.
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Lakeside
IODE
Legion Hall
Churchill
Acton United Church
S. Room
St. Alban's Guild
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