Lieut Governor Unveiled New Acton Memorial
Acton remembered its fallen with a high profile Remembrance Day service led by Lieut Governor and Mrs Ray Lawson. A memorial unveiled beside the 1914 18 and 1939 45 stones honored Acton soldiers, with a Civic Dinner at the YMCA and a Memorial service at the United Church. Major J W Forth gave the memorial address, stressing sacrifice and remembrance and urging action to prevent future wars.
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Acton
Ray Lawson
Reeve Theron Jones
John Stratton
A.D.C
Stanley Hall
Reeve Tyler
Theron Jones
Reeve Jones
Lawson
United Church
Acton War Memorial
W Coles
Stratton
R. M. Storey
The
Legion
Veterans Free Press
Y.M.C.A
YMCA
Ontario
A. E Milly
Last Post
Reveille
Anus. Mason
C. R. Gowerel
EA. Hangen
A. O. Foreman
W. G. Luxton
R. H
JW Forth
Oakville
Major Furth
Major Forth
June Dunndrum
J. W. Forth
E. G Tyler
R M. Storey
Committee to Seek Pool Site Approval from Council
Acton Swimming Pool Committee met to canvass business leaders and plan industry outreach. Mason Knitting Co.commitment of 100 boosted funds as they prepare to report to Council and await designation of a park site for next spring plans.
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Acton
Creighton
Mason Knitting Co
Benefit Fund Exceeds $1000 For Rod Ryder Family
Contributions to the Baseball Benefit Fund for the family of the late Rod Ryder have surpassed the $1000 level. Up to date totals show $973.47 previously acknowledged plus $75.10 from Gray Coach Bus Drivers and $35.00 from an Anonymous donor.
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Rod Ryder
Gray
Halloween Party Deficit Covered by Club Funds
The Y's Men's Club Halloween party for Acton children on October 31 ran a small deficit of 4.00 dollars. Cash receipts and donations nearly met all expenses with 89.50 dollars from the additional business party. The club thanks supporters, donors, contributors of candy and treats, and the band for their cooperation.
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Hallowe
Hallowe’en
Y's Men’s Club
Hallowe'en
Acton
Erin Council Hears Appeals on 1950 Assessment
Erin Council met at 10 oclock on November with the Reeve presiding and by laws passed to tax unpaid taxes and issue debentures for the Erin Township Telephone system. The Court of Revision revised the 1950 assessment with reductions and ownership changes and adjourned to December 15 1949.
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Erin Counce
Can Addition
Erin Township
Mun Pil
Cox Construction Co
Jas. HW. Boye
Con
Albert Gatehouse
Hetsy Reid
Norman Wheeler
Harold Sargent
Court of Revision
Toronto
Misery and tensions at a social event prompt host concerns
Misery quote refers to a dance with the hostess and relief at ending the ordeal. A guest asks about the misery as the host notes his role. The fragment mentions Italy's large estates possibly dividing among poverty stricken tenants.
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Italy
Knox Church marks 101st anniversary in Acton
The 104th founding anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church Acton was observed with morning and evening services. Guest speaker Dr Hoss urged faith in God and warned against “putting God to bed” in daily life and public affairs. The day included hymns and readings, with joint services by United and Baptist congregations.
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Knox Presbyteran Church
Acton
John Hosa
Mas
Woodbridge
Byron Miller
Wesl
Jerusalem
Troas
Vin Addagas
Jeremiah
A OO Foreman
United Church
E Alansen Nang
Jesiun
Dr Hoss
David
Michel
Seul
Onwid
Ross
Canada
God
Dr Ross
Jany Hosts Senior Auxiliary Knox Church WMS Meeting
Mrs Jany of Main St opened her home for Knox Church WMS Senior Auxiliary monthly gathering on November 10. President Mrs H Mainprize led the meeting with convenor Mrs E Cooper. devotional by Mrs G W Mosales, Miss M Somerville and Mr H Allison on Peace. missionary topics on Chinese Christians and Yunnan Province were presented. annual reports were read and lunch served.
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E. Cooper
R. M. McDonald
A. J. Buchanan
500 Enjoy Turkey Supper at Knox Church
More than 500 attended Knox Church anniversary turkey supper and concert marking the churchs 105th year in Ac Ton. Supper began at 5 30 pm and by 8 30 pm volunteers had served all guests. The varied program featured John Rothwood baritone Donna McMillan vocalist Sheila Paul violin Martin Davenport vocalist and Mrs Ward Bruce elocutionist.
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Knox Church
Ac Ton
John Rothwood
Rockwood
Ward Bruce
Donna McMillan
Sheila Paul
Martin Davenport
Acton Sewegs Bid Results and Club Plans for Hockey
Readable notes show favorable bids for Acton sewer works with Spartan Contracting Co and Toronto Construction Co among bidders. Separate items describe Acton Minor Sports Club meeting at YMCA basement and a town hall session to discuss an intermediate hockey team and regional league plans for Acton.
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Acton
YMCA
All Boys
Acton End
Youuh
Mings
Fins
Bo Owas
Spartan Contracting Co
Toronto
Toronto Construction Co
Lattine
Sparten Contracting Co
Swansea Construction Co
Ataaslio
Ruassica Bros. Teranta
Acton Plastics Expands Into Larger Acton Garage
Plastics edged Micro Plastics and Micra Pestics move to the full garage space once used by Mr FE Jennings. Acton garage proprietor Mr Rey Lambert relocates to Drayton as the building, erected by the late Dro Ho A Coxe, becomes Ford Agency site.
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Acton
Plastonics Ed
Exame
Micra Pestics
FE Jennings
Rey Lambert
Drayton
Dro Ho A Coxe
Ford
Micro Plastics
Thank Offering WMS Hears About Japan
The Thankoffering meeting of the United Church WMS was held with Mrs. B. Mowat presiding in the president’s absence. Miss Courtice, retired missionary from Japan, spoke on postwar progress and internment camps, followed by prayers, tea and lunch.
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W.M.S. of the United Church
FE. J. Caldwell
B. Mowat
A. T. Brown
R. L. Johnston
Miles D. Simmons
B. Veldhuls
F. Cleave
J. Lambert
M. Malnprize
Knox Church
Blow
St. Alban's
R. MacArthur
Miss Courtice
Japan
M. Mainprize
Bannockburn Farm Forum Meets On Monday Evening
The Bannockburn Farm Forum met in the school on Monday evening November Mth with about 1 members present. In the absence of the chairman, the secretary carried on the meeting. The discussion leader, Wm. Moffat, conducted the discussion period. The radio broadcast was followed by the answers decided on by each group. Lunch was served and a short time spent, playing euchre and crokinole.
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Bannockburn Farm Forum
Wm. Moffat
Coming Events W A Bazaar and Dance Listings
A list of community events including St Alban s W A Bazaar at Pariah Hall on Sat Nov 28 3 6 pm with aprons baking candy and afternoon tea Cedar Valley Cowboys dance at Averfoyle Hall Fri Nov 18 8 pm admission 50c Kidd Daker Radio Cowboy Show Town Hall Milton Fri Nov Bth 8 30 pm adults 50c children 25c Lakeside Chapter 10 D E annual bazaar Sat Nov 19 tea baking fancy articles special brews Ballinalad W A turkey supper and concert Wed Nov 30 6 8 pm adults 1.00 children under 12 0 }
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St. Alban's
W. A
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Averfoyle Hall
Kidd Daker
Town Hall
Milton
Lakeside
D.E
Bayaar
Ballinalad W.A
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New Acton
Erin Council
Lsme
Jany
W.M.S
Hockey Club
Spartan
Dundas Construction Co
Keystone Contractors
Windsor
BC Contr
Dick Construction Co
Welland
Currand Briggs Ltd
GM. Gent Ltd
Klimack Construction Co
Swastike
Acton Industries
Toronto Star
Commodores
Knox Presbyterian Church
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