Hodenosawnee Opened as Scout Home in Acton
Acton marked the formal opening of Hodenosawnee Scout House on Friday October 28 with about 200 attendees including scouts, workers, and supporters. JH Gay led the ceremony in the school grounds where the deed was handed to trustees. A blessing was sung and the site explained as the long house for the Iroquoian people. Indications point to bids for the Acton sewerage system opening November 14 with many contractors taking plans.
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Acton
John Gay
Wilson Gordon
George Taylor
Jack Sweeney
Frank Near
AS. Fleming
Sponers
Hodernsan Nee
Tom Jones
J. H. Goy
W. Middleton
J. Goy
D. Dis
W. Wolfe
Goy
Hodenosawnee
George el- Mott
James Dills
Acton Business Men's Association Names Officers
Acton business men organize elect Bert Hinton president with Wm. Denney as vice president and Thomas Watson secretary. A Haydon is treasurer and an executive committee includes F Marks, J Gay, F Leatherland, J Royston, C W Bradley, S Elsen, and Rena Braida. Annual dues set at 5 dollars and committees formed to report on telephone district park improvements sports and social events. First general supper meeting planned for January.
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Bert Hinton
Acton Business Men's Association
Council
Wm. Denney
Thos. Watson
A. Haydon
J. Gay
F Marks Co
F. Leatherland
Acton
New High in Scout Membership Reported in Canada
Canada's Boy Scouts reach 109 290 members, a new high, per census figures at Boy Scout Headquarters. The gain nears 100 percent in three years, reflecting rapid growth in the organization nationwide.
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NEW High
SCOUT
Canada
Provincials Assume Acton Police Duties In Acton
Provincial Police take over Acton duties on Tuesday with Inspector Knight appointing three officers Jack Kay Jim Wood and Art Forester of Bundas as the new detachment. Headquarters at Town Hall gain a police telephone and a radio equipped cruiser will link to provincial networks. Officials say Acton taxpayers face similar costs as provincial grants cover 25 percent of police protection.
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Acton
Knight
Jack Kay
Simcoe
Jim Wood
Simede Ane Art Forester-of-Bundas
McGeachie
Hallowe'en party showcases galaxy of novel costumes
Acton Y's Men's Club hosted a village Hallowe'en party with a parade from Town Wall to the Arena. Judges awarded prizes across age groups, with grand champions Sharon Gervais and Elly Yanney. Band music, movies, and candy distributed to all, highlighting safe festive fun.
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Hallowe'en
Acton Y's
Wil
Charles Kurktess
Sandra Hargrave
Jackie Kentner
Julie Holmes
Peter Marks
Ev Yannie
John MacArthur
Eddie McMullen
Sharon Gervais
Nora Robson
Grant Gervais
Joyce Palmer
Tent Twins
John Lambert
Hugh Sims
Russel Archie
Joyce
Greer
Hugh Graham
Walter Bell
Elly
Yanney
Remembrance Services Planned Across Acton District
Preparations for Remembrance Day ceremonies are nearly complete across Acton area with the unveiling of two new memorial sections naming fallen soldiers and battles from 1939-45. Lieutenant Governor Lawson and Mrs Lawson arrive Friday for ceremonies, with a Park Parade to the Soldiers' Monument at 10 30 am.
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Acton
Lawson
Lld
Mere Lawson
J. W Foster
Central Command
Oakville
Merv Lawson
YMCA
Nassagaweya
Sec. Vier
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Rockwood
T Public
Rockwood United Church
J O W. Oliver
Legionnaires
Boy Scouts
Cuba
Rockwood Band
Acton Hockey Club Expands Into OMIA Junior Ranks
Acton Minor Sports Club launches a broad revamp expanding from a four team circuit to include Bantam Midget and juvenile classes with a bye into playdowns. Coaches Morton Hutt Terry and Elliott lead teams, aiming for strong junior hockey while Intermediate play faces potential extinction due to lack of ice and player disputes.
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Acton
Ontario Minor Hockey Association
Comppac
OWA
OMIA
Norm Morton
Star Centre
Hill Hutt
Bantam
Frank Terry
Stew Elliott
Marzo
Doctor Sirrs
Ontario
Womared
Anies
Fergus
Georgetown
Knowledge Test of Halyon County at Dublin Institute
Dublin Institute held its regular meeting at Mo W Watkins home with Huser vice president presiding. Geo Robert son reported on the District Directors meeting and Area Convention at Guelph. Mrs Kennedy absent, papers read by Mrs Wyathing and Mrs Robinson on My duty as an Institute member. Donations to the Dinner Secretary, the Baseball Benevolent Fund and the Puppy Fund. Watkins led a contest How well do I know Halton won by Marc Somerville and Mrs Van Goosen. Lunch and social hour followed.
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Dublin Institute
Mo W Watkins
Huser
Hell Call
Sing, Sey
Geo Robertson
Guelph
J.J Kennedy
Wyathing
Robinson
Institute
Dinter
Haseball Denehit
Puppy
Watkins
Halton
Marc Somerville
van Goosen
105th Anniversary United Church Observed Sunday
The 105th anniversary services at Acton United Church featured visiting minister Dr Kenney delivering thought provoking messages in the morning on Obadiah and in the evening on Luke. The day included choir performances by Velvetanes Quartet of Chalmers United Church Guelph and a piano organ recital by Geo Elliott and O M Lampard. Members of Knox Church Baptist and other congregations attended along with Rev Louis Pickering absent and Rev AO W Foreman in charge. A liberal anniversary offering was received for general church maintenance.
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Acton United Church
Lev
Kenney HA. BD
Guelph
Dr Kenhey
Obadiah
Barth
Wood Beatty
Eb Welthbuis
O Strome
Geo Elliott
O M Lampard
Atom
Velvetanes
Calder speaks to Brampton Acton Rotary on European tour
Jos A Calder of Toronto, retiring president of Silverwoods western division and former district governor, addressed about 60 Brampton ActonRotary members at a Tuesday luncheon. He recounted his three months visiting Britain and the continent including behind the iron curtain, describing war damage, rebuilding, travel and business conditions, and offered candid views on England's politics and finances.
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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
Acton School Board Votes on Hallowe'en Damages and Library Hire
Acton Public School Board held an emergency meeting with the Scout Hall trustees and Solicitor Leatherland. McKenzie named to Acton Library Board. playground equipment valued at 7500 to be sourced. Hallowe'en damage including guard cable peat damage and a broken glass were reported. dental clinic visit planned. 10 percent dental work discount cited. accounts approved totaling 50071 and 3468 60 to North Halton High. deeds to school property to be secured. meeting notices issued.
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Acton
Jones
McKensie
Home and School Association
Hallowe'en
de O'Meara
Hatton Health
Acton School
North Halton
Backing Up Error Top Cause in 10000 Truck Accidents
Dean Keefer of Lumbermen Mutual Casualty Co notes a survey of over 10 000 truck and commercial vehicle accidents across nine industries finds backing up improperly is the leading accident cause.
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Dean Keefer
Lumbermen Mutual Casualty Company
Community Holiday Events and Club Meetings Listed
Lakeside Chapter LODE hosts Hazaar sale on Saturday November 19 with tea baking and a 16-3 Euchre and Penny Sale on Monday November 14 at Legion Hall. Cedar Valley Cowboys dance November 4 at Ab erfoyle Hall. Lakeside regular meeting November on Legion Hall and YMCA activities including bridge and euchre on November 11 and 11 at 8 30. Churchill Ladies hold Christmas bake sale December 10 at Acton United Church. Knox 104th anniversary services November 18 with turkey supper and concert November 8. St Alban's Guild Variety Fair November 4 and 5 with Canty baking fish pond and tea.
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Churchill Tadies
Acton United Church & S
Knox
St. Alban's Guild
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