Local Personal Notices From Town Weekend Visits
A string of visitors and residents arrive and depart, with many couples and families from Toronto Hamilton Guelph Vineland Detroit and Niagara Falls seen in town over the weekend and at gatherings around Woodstock. Names include Dan McLean Roy Wansborough Joan Somerville Frank Manton Joseph Reid Gertrude Ramshaw and Alfred Long among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McLean
Toronto General Hospital
Roy Wansborough
Toronto
Joan Somerville
Frank Manton
Jos. Reid
Famlly
Hamilton
George Mason
Detroit
Jas. VanNorman
Jack
Guelph
Robt. VanNorman
Wire
Jay. Russell
Betty
Unionville
Mire
John Wood
George Elliott
Shirley Elliott
Miter Gray
Sara
John C. Anid
R. McPherson
A. M. McPherson
Anderson
Stamford
JM. Anderson
R M. McDonald
Norman Small
Smal
Niagara Falls
Gertrude Ramshaw
Arthur Swackhamer
Stuart Milligan
G. Bell
E. Hanna
Alfred Long
Kenyon
Benmsville
N. Wilds
Douglas
Carolyn
Vineland
Wilds
Rtobert Reid
Laura Reid
Chas
Landsborough
Hildagard_ Long
Wm. Corking
Halleybury
Reginald Johnstone
Symon
Aubrey Allan
Mr. McPherson
C. H. Harrison
GR. Force
Patsy
Acton Y's Men Hear Arctic Trip Tale
Michael Beer, University of Toronto senior, spoke at the Y's Men’s Club dinner about his Arctic Circle expedition tasks. He described weather-station gaps over 500 miles in Canada and showed photos of Eskimo life. Rob Parker gave gifts to Tom Jones and the Van Gills. debt on the floor was cleared in a burn ceremony. Major Newman will address next on adult education. The Brooklyn Bridge is to be widened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Beer
University of Toronto
Arctic Circle
Dr. Beer
Chemistry
Beardmore & Co
Michael
Arctic
Canada
Lfe
Eskimos
Rob Parker
Tom Jones
van Glls Brothers
Major Newman
Georgetown
Church Anniversary Services Scheduled for November Sundays
The article notes Lord's Supper at 11 AM and morning service at 11, followed by a sermon on 'Uplifted Christ' with a 12.15 PM church school. Evening service withdrawn. Presbyterian Church anniversary on Sunday November 14 invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Our Church
Unday
Presbyterian Church Anniversary Services at Knox Church
The Presbyterian Church to Canada Knox Church Acton presents anniversary services on Sunday November 7 1948 with 11 00 am and 7 00 pm sessions. Special speaker Rev F G Stewart of St Andrews Church Kitchen er will lecture and special music follows 12 15 Sunday School. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Stewart
St. Andrew's Church
Kitchener
Baptist Brotherhood Special Meetings Announced
Thursday and Friday November 4 and 5 feature special meetings by the Toonto Baptist Brotherhood. events include Sunday School at 10.30 a.m. final meeting at 11.30 a.m led by Mr. George A Harrap with music. Communion at 12.30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toonto Baptist Brotherhood
the Baptist Brotherhood
George A. Harrap
Roxy Theatre Hallowe en Party Grand Event
Children of Action and district enjoyed a Halloween party at the Roxy Theatre. Manager Geo Robinson hosted the event with about 300 attendees from the movie club and friends, receiving fruit cake candy and balloons. Ushers in costumes aided the celebration as Mrs Robinson led singing and extra cartoons were shown. Five year old Leslie Duby won the birthday prize and spoke at the mic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action_ ana
Roxy Theatre
Geo. Robinson
Youn McCrea
Delilla MacIntyre
Gregory Barr
Clearing Auction Sale Ritoche Cattle and Horses
Public auction at Lot 6 Con 3 Esquesing Township on Saturday November 15 at 2 pm. Sold free of reserve with cash settlement to R R Ford clerk. Items include one percheron gelding one brown mare three Durham steers six poll Angus and various implements and furniture. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafrat
Township of Esquesing
Durham
Jamesway Oil
R. R. Ford
Hindley
Eliott
Unreserved Dispersal Auction in Eramosa Township
Unreserved sale by Fraser Plummer at Lot 4 Con 7 Eramosa on the Eramosa Erin line invites bidding on dairy cattle hogs pigs and farm goods. Listings include multiple cows with calving dates, Holsteins Ayrshires and Shorthorns, hogs, sheep and miscellaneous farm items. Local auctioneers Hindley Eliott Plc conduct the sale with cash terms and lunch counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Fraser Plummer
Con
Eramosa-Erin Town Line
Crewson Corners
Ronan
York
Hindley and Eliott
Auctioneers PLC
Rockwood
Milton
Additional Hydro Cut Brings Local Restrictions
The HEP C of Ontario told the Acton Utilities Commission that a further 1500 lewh daily cut will apply this week due to rainfall shortages. A Monday night Industry meeting studied saving options, agreeing on a one hour weekday blackout 4 to 5 pm and adjusted shifts to meet the reduced quota. A four member committee was sent to Toronto to seek relief from the provincial commission, which promised consideration and possible relief if Acton maintains full cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.ep.c
Ontario
Acton Utilities Commission
Utililes Commission
H.E. P.C
Provincial Commission
H.E.P.C
Toronto
Hlep.c
Act
Acton
Halloween party at Ban nockburn School by Junior Red Cross
The Junior Red Cross at Ban nockburn School held a Halloween party Friday October 28 with games, costumes and treats. Margaret Morrison won the girls prize for a ghost costume, Frank Benton the boys prize as an old witch who foretold fortunes. Lilian Philips and Dorothy McDonald won the pumpkin chase. Leonard Zions Avelina Rocher and Frank Benton led the pumpkin hunt. Mrs. Robertson assisted with songs and dances as visitors dropped in to join the gaiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bannockburn School
Margaret Morrison
Frank Benton
Lilian Philips
Dorothy McDonald
Leonard Zions
Avelina Rocher
Farm Forums Begin Ninth Year in Halton County
Farm Radio Forum starts its ninth year on November 1 with a projected rise in groups across Halton and Ontario. Nationally it is a listening and discussion project for Canadian farm people, sponsored by 32 organizations, with 1,351 groups and over 23,000 participants last season. Halton plans its first county rally. locals invited to join or host forums at the Valley and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Collier Gray
Farm Radio Forum
Hatton County
Halton
Ontario
Canada
Farm Forum
National
Farm People of Canada
Canadian Association For Adult Education
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Halton County
Yally
Ratproof wallboard promises ratproof farms and coops
A Financial Post report describes Protekwood, a new wallboard combining hardwood veneer with an asphalt-impregnated fibre face. Tests show rats gnawed ordinary wood but barely scratched Protekwood, a nonpoisonous material claimed to protect chicken coops and farm storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Jordan Lappin wedding at Knox Church in Acton Saturday
Thelfin Mabel Lappin and Gilbert Issac Jordan wed in a double ring ceremony at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on Saturday October 30 at 2 30. The bride wore ivory satin with a train and carried red roses. Attendants included Delores Lappin and Melvin Jordan. Ushers included Earl Jordan and Melvin Bagnall. Afterward guests from multiple Ontario towns attended a reception at the Y M C A and the couple planned to reside in Acton. The article also notes Canadians paid 75 million dollars for admissions to 1500 motion picture theatres in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Thelfin Mabel Lappin
J. D. Lappin
Gilbert Issac Jordan
WH. Jordan
J. M. Anderson
Melvin
Jordan
Earl Jordan
Melvin Bagnall
Y.M.C.A
Fate
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Thistletown
Mount Forest
Monticello
Conn
Riverview
Orangeville
Port Credit
Milton
Georgetown
Glen Williams
Clearing Auction Sale in Eramosa Township
Public auction by Clarence Gamble of the West Half of Lot 11 Con 4 Eramosa near Centre Inn on Wednesday November 17 at 1 pm. Items include tractor equipment and horse drawn implements, grain hay, household effects, cows and young cattle, hogs sheep and scrap iron plus a lunch counter and cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gamble
Eramosa
Centre Inn
M.H
McCormick Mower
M. H
Del
Lh.c
Mitch Pal
Ray Preceford
Hereford
Wrindley and Ellett
Rockwood
Milton
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Cecil A. Carr Savage
Douglas St Guelph
Tel
JR. Red Cross
Hallowe'en Party
Jordan-Lappin
Dominion
Vetcraft
H. S. Holden
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Guelph Ontario
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Flicka
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Picks
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