By-Laws Passed at the Halton County Meeting
Halton County Council approved by laws funding fencing of wood lots with eight strand wire and no labor, requiring 400 trees per acre or 200 trees over five inches, and keeping livestock out ten years. A second by law tightened road setback rules for buildings and fences along county roads. A third by law to ban high powered rifles in the county was discussed amid trespass concerns. Several accounts were approved and the meeting adjourned for December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Alex McLaren
Acton
McLarnon
Council
Counc
W. H. Biggar
Waterloo County
Rouadway
William Vansickle
Halton Sportsmen's Peas
William Vansaickle
Actan
Reeve McLaren
George Cleave
Georgetown
Speedy Rugmaker Promises Fast Weaving Innovation
A new foot operated horn rug making machine, from North Wales makers, can attach to any table and produce intricate designs. It is claimed to be the fastest in the world and simple to operate with economical wood use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Wales
Memorial window honors Mr and Mrs R D Warren
A memorial window was unveiled at Walmer Road Baptist Church in memory of Mr and Mrs R D Warren. The unveiling was performed by FE A Warren and Master David Warren, the donor being FE A Warren, described as a son of the late Mr and Mrs R D Warren. Both Warren couple were devoted church workers in Walmer Road and the broader Baptist community. Warren was born near Acton and spent boyhood there before moving to Toronto. he edited the Georgetown Herald for a period. The article notes the memory will be learned with interest by readers who knew his sincerity and loyalty in church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer Road
FE. A. Warren
David Warren
R. D. Warren
Baptist Church
Mr. Warren
Anniversary of the United Church Observed Sunday
Acton United Church marked its anniversary with three Sundays of events including Rev. Dr. K. W. Avison as guest speaker and Mrs. Ruth Gibson Maxwell as soloist. The morning sermon focused on Christ the Foundation from First Samuel, with choir contributions and hymns. Evening service featured denominational courtesy, joint Knox and Baptist congregations, and a message from Dr. Avison. A special anniversary bank offering exceeded its target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
K. W. Avison
Wm. Maxwell
Ruth, Gibson
Guelph
Ayison
Knox Church
The
Baptist Church
Avison
First Corinthians
New Class Room At Actor School Ready This Week
North Patto High School District Roar met Monday approving payments totaling 10 288 dollars. It allocated 12 058 for capital outlay and hired Mrs P Denning as an additional Mil to n School teacher. The Acton School received supplies and a hallway telephone. Commercial room at Acton to be ready by week’s end.
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Actor School
North Patto
Roar
P. Denning
Miltorn
Acton
Lea
Erin Township Council Adopts 1948 Assessment Roll and By-laws
Towns hip council met November 1 with Reeve Burt presiding. By-laws 13 and 14 introduced and read to adopt the 1948 assessment roll and to impose a half month tax penalty. A petition from School Area No 1 to join the Guelph Suburban High School Area was held for later. Appeals on the 1949 assessment were heard and adjourned for revision. Treasurer reported 12,489.92 subsidy from the Dept of Highways for roads and bridges. Council adjourned to December 15 at Hillsburgh unless called sooner.
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Erin ‘Township
Goldwin Burt
Guelph
Erin
Erin Township
Court of Revision
Dept. of Highways
Hillsburgh
United WMS November Meeting Held at Caldwell Home
The United Church Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. E J Caldwell's home with President Caldwell presiding. Mrs Moffat led devotionals and Mrs B Veldhuis sang. Mrs Pickering spoke on finances and foreign missions as the study book West of the Gorges was presented by Mrs B Mowat. A nominating committee of Mrs J Moore, Mrs J Lambert and Miss Bennett was chosen. Plans were made for a membership tea at Mrs Sines' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
E. J. Caldwell
Caldwell
Moffat
J. Lambert
Miss Bennett
Sines
Remembrance Service in Acton Honours Fallen War Dead
Last Thursday in Acton the Remembrance Service featured a parade by the Acton Legion and allied groups led by youth and standard bearers. Wreaths were laid by community bodies including the Village of Acton and Ontario institutions. The Last Post sounded, two minutes of silence kept, then Reveille and choral pieces followed. The benediction and sermons at the United Church urged remembrance and democratic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Legion
Acton Boys
Gir
Rand
Legion Watt
Province of
Ontario
Acton Legon
Reveille
Mr. Luxtan
United Church
Rev. Luxton
Mekering
Lfe
Y Bird Club Elects Officers Plans Games
At a Monday meeting in Acton Nina Simpson was elected president Mary Tradley treasurer and an unnamed secretary of the Y Bird Club. Arrangements aim to invite Garrison from Guelph next week for a doubles competition with partners drawn from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
They
Lawrence
Nina Simpson
Mary Tradley
Badminton Club
Garrison
Guelph
Acton
Australian wool output and prices 1917-48 report
Australian wool production for 1917-48 reached an estimated value of 500 million dollars, up 203 million from the prior season. Global sales totaled 3.8 million bales. Unscoured wool averaged 52.9 cents per pound, 61 percent higher than 1946-47. scoured wool averaged 70.6 cents, up 27 percent.
Major H Newman Advocates Parental Involvement at Acton Y's Club
Recreation director Major H Newman of Georgetown spoke at the bi monthly Acton Y's Men dinner urging parents to build stronger bonds with school age children. He warned that neglect allows a wall of strangeness to grow and stressed the home as the child’s natural right and best gift. Plans for the annual Turkey Draw to aid Y Work were announced by Charlie Heant with Wes Wolfe noting Acton Rotarians host club on November 25. A $500 donation to the swimming pool was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newman
Georgetown
Ys Men's Club
Charlie Heant
Pres Dent Wes Wolfe
Acton Rotarians
Rotary Ladies Night features Dr Schofield speaker
Acton Frat Ladies Night of the Rotary Club proved a red letter event with a turkey dinner and sociable features. Dr Schofield of Guelph spoke on service. Vocal solos by Jobo Rockwood and tricks by George Mason delighted attendees at Watson's Restaurant.
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Acton Notary Club
Watson's
Mason Wan
Weg Beatty
School
Ontario Veterinary College
Guelph
Fraok Oakes
Vic Humley
Jobo Rockwood
Darkles
Nort
Ind
Lizale Windsay
Iria
Geo. Stirrs
Rockwood
Mrs. Armatrong
Acton
Acton Club
George Mason
George
Knox W M Society Holds Annual Meeting at Mrs Jany Home
Knox Presbyterian Church WM S held its annual meeting at Mrs Jany s home on Armistice Day with Mrs Dow presiding. A moment of silence honored fallen soldiers and prayers were led by Mrs Blow. An invitation from Boston Presbyterian W M S to Tank Offering was extended. A church calendar was shown and Mrs Alan gave a Formosan missionary reading. Rev Dr Meckling, the first Formosa missionary, was honored as a long time native church leader. Committee reports were approved and officers for 1949 were to be elected by Mrs Buchanan and Mrs E Nassard. A social luncheon followed with visits from Rev Forbes Thomson and family.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
WM. S
Jany
Dow
Blow
Ruby Clark
Buchshanted
Boston Presbyterian Church
W.M S
Buchanan
E. J. Nassard
Acton Pool Drive Receives Two More Contributions
This week two more organizations timed in funds for Acton Community Swimming Pool pushing the total above seven thousand dollars with three thousand still needed to reach ten thousand. Previously acknowledged amounts include Dublin Women's Institute twenty dollars and Acton Legion Auxiliary twenty five dollars with total receipts to date listed.
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Acton
General
Dublin Women's Institute
Acton Legion, Auxiliary
Canada population origins at last census in 1941
The 1941 census showed half of Canada's population of British Isles origin and 30 percent of French origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Grant to the Band Deferred for Bookkeeping
Acton Women’s Institute held a meeting at Mrs Fred Anderson’s home with Mrs Ron Davidson presiding. A program included readings and an address on local county work, with social planning for December and future meetings.
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Acton Women's
Waa
Mra
Fred Anderson
Ron. Davidson
George Lantzon
Finttan
F. Rhinehart
Elliott
Earl Lambert
FL Kingsmill
D Drysdale
Vinttorns
Howtens
Geo Lazenby
Drysdale
Wm. Denny
F Kingam Bn
Halton Juniors Win District Public Speaking and Amateur Contest
Halton Junior Farmers won both events at the District Public Speaking and Amateur competitions held at Water Mown High School on Monday evening. Misa Joan Somerville of Acton Junior Farmers won the Public Speaking award and will represent Halton in Zone competitions at Barton United Church. Milton Junior Farmers won the amateur entertainment contest.
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Halton
Water Mown High School
Wentworth County
Misa Joan Somerville
Acton
Barton United Church
Joan
Milton Junior Farmers
Captain J Anderson Closes Ministry in Knox Church
The Knox Church farewell service honored Captain J M Anderson as his ministry ended. The congregation recalled his work in Knox and Acton and presented gifts to him Mrs Anderson and their daughters move to London. He begins duties as Area Chaplain of Western Ontario on Monday.
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J. M. Anderson
Knox Church
Anderson
Actos
R. N. Brown
Acton
Wm. Caooper
Captain Anderson
Htte Lynda Mann
Anderton
Mra Anderson
Mange
London
Western
Ontario
Olde Tyme Dance and Community Events Calendar
Olde Tyme Dance at Dublin School Friday Nov 26 9 15 pm admission 35c lunch provided United Church Sunday School Christmas entertainment Acton Friday December 17 1949 Euchre Legion Hall Nov 15 prizes admission 25c Auspices Legion Auxiliary Lakeside Chapter LODER Annual Bazaar and Baking Sale Acton YMCA Saturday November 20 Acton Junior Farmers Euchre Lorne School November 18 9 sharp prizes admission 1e Lasfiles provide Woman's Association United Church sale of home made baking candy aprons Saturday December 4 Euchre and Dance LOL 487 Crewson's Corners Friday refreshments admission 25c Ladies provide Annual general meeting Acton Athletic Association Council Chamber Friday November 19 8 pm everyone welcome
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Dublin
Legion Hall
Auspices
Legion Auxiliary
Lakeside
LODER
Acton
Euchre
Lorne School
Woman's Association of the United Church
Crewson's Corners
Acton Athletic Association
Council Chamber
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Acton Free Press
W. Tuck
Sec
Treat
Stan Robinson
J. Kennedy
Mra. Coxe
Howard
Mra. Allen
Speedy Rugmaker
H. W. Avison
Area No. 1
Petitiona Council
Guelph Suburban
United W.M.S
Soldiers’ Monument
Y Bird Club
Major H. Newman
Acton Y
Dr. Schofield
Rotary
Knox W.M. Society
Nassagaweya W.L Visif Acton
Fairview
Acton Cancll
Councy Chambera
Municipal Board
Oles
ZURL
Bell Tel. Co
Talbot
Hompson Motora
Armico
All Committee
United Emergency Relief
Kidd Baker
N. Morton
Wm. Staswik
Department of Highways
Kenney
Department of Municipal Affairs
Connect
Halton Chibs
Capt. J. Anderson
Thin
United Church Sunday School
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