Acton Couple Lost Lives in Northern Ontario Storm
Tragedy near Sioux Lookout Ontario claims Mr Howard Norton and his wife from Acton as their boat capsized during a winter crossing on Lake Vermilion. The couple, owners of a tourist camp, were returning to a nearby camp when exposure and cold ended their lives. Searchers were drawn by a dog’s barking to the ice rimmed lake where bodies were found days later. Howard Norton, 30, a former Flying Officer, served in the RCAF and married Percy Hill of England in 1946. The couple had recently invested in the Sioux Lookout camp with partner George Mouare. Funeral services were held in Acton with many friends paying tribute. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Acton.
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Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Howard Norton
Lake Vermilion
Norton
Howard
R.C.A.F
Percy Hill
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
England
Canada
George Mouare
Acton
Art
Johnstone and Rumsey
Lake Vermillion
Iake
Fairview Cemetery
Goldfish on Desk Reflects Manager’s Odd Office Ritual
A personnel manager in a large organization kept a large bowl of goldfish on his desk. When asked why he explained the fish offered a mouth that would open without asking for a raise, serving as a harmless relief amid Omanization pressures.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Woo
Winter Storm Sweeps In Marking End Of Autumn
A heavy snowstorm arrived on Saturday ahead of winter, with roads slippery by noon and sanding on hills. Snow persisted through Sunday, leaving cleared highways but lingering wintry conditions. The Dublin Community Club met Friday night at the school with strong attendance and euchre prizes awarded to several members.
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Dublin Community Club
Mar.Mth
Doug Macpherson
Mrs Steele
Mrs. Maocpherson
Errol Sprowle
Officers Elected At November Meeting Knox Church W M S
The Knox Presbyterian Church W M S annual meeting was held November 13 1947 in the church classroom. President Mrs Blow led the session as reports from secretary treasurer and various convenors were approved. A nominating committee proposed officers for 1948 including Honorary President Mrs John Anderson and Treasurer Mrs R M McDonald. Members offered thanks as expressions of appreciation and a request for a charitable can of meat and chocolate bars for overseas aid was noted.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Blow
Nellie Anderson
British Guiana
H. Mainprize
W.M.S
W.M. S
E. Barr
Buchanan
John Anderson
Geo. Lantz
Enenne
Aa. Joe
George Lantz
Robin Patterson
C. Stewart
WMS
United Church W M S November Meeting At Mrs Arnold's
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. R. R. Arnold's home with Mrs. E J Caldwell presiding. Devotionals were led by Mrs. A T Brown and Miss Williamson, and study was by Miss Bennett, Mrs. Agar, Mrs. Pickering and Miss D Simmons. Nomination slate prepared by Mrs. Cleave, Mrs. Symon and Mrs. Bell. Meeting closed with prayer. A vote of thanks to Mrs. Arnold for her hospitality.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
R. R. Arnold
E. J. Caldwell
A. T. Brown
N. Williamson
Bennett
Agar
Piceering
D. Simmons
F. Cleave
J. Symon
J. Bell
Pickering
Arnold
Halton County Council Acts on Road, Tax, and Property Plans
The Halton County Council met at Milton to discuss transport safety, TB cattle valuations, land expropriation for County Road No 3, and building use changes. They approved higher cattle compensation and arrangements for future gaming and caretaker housing readiness, with bills totaling 8 740 61 dollars.
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Acton Free Press
Halton
Perth County
Dominion
T.B
Esquesing
Department of Reform Institutions
Scout and Guide Mothers Association November Meeting
The Scout and Guide Mothers Association met at Mae Wilds gy n s home on Tuesday November 11 with twelve members present. Reports were given and a food box was to be sent to Mrs Milton in England. Eva Kirkness was named Badge Secretary and election papers were to be distributed for return at the next gathering. The meeting closed with a Mizpph Benediction and a luncheon served by Mae Wilds and Edith Jennings.
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Scout and Guide Mathers’ Association
Mae Wildsgyn
Mathers
Milton
England
Eva Kirkness
Mae Wilds
Edith Jennings
Fine 170 lb Black Bear Brought In From Maynooth Hunt
Wilmer Watkins and Ed Jennings hunted in Hastings County near Maynooth. Watkins brought back a two year old black bear weighing 170 pounds, admired by onlookers as it hung in front of the Acton Garage pending skinning and processing tonight.
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Wilmer Watkins
Ed Jennings
Maynooth
Hastings
Wilmer
Acton Garange
Many Items of Interest at Scotch Block W I Meeting
The November meeting of the Scotch Block W I was hosted by Mrs. H Stark. The group discussed sending clothing to Olver Buck who lost his home to fire and noted 12 boxes of food sent to Britain. A banquet planned for November 25th and a program on Esquesing in bygone days followed by current events and an instrumental. A lunch ended the pleasant afternoon.
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H. Michie
A. Hume
Agnew
Mary Joyce
Hampshire
Allt
Dr Schofield Guest Speaker at Knox Sode Club
Knox Sode Club met Wednesday evening with strong attendance. Miss Isabel Anderson presided while Mrs E J Hassard led scripture and Mrs Robt O Hara gave the opening prayer. Dr Schofield of the O V C Guelph spoke on his British and continental tour and impressed the audience with his style. Rev J M Anderson delivered the benediction.
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Knox
Isabel Anderson
E. J. Hassard
Robt. O'Hara
Jordan Bowden
Schofield
O.V.C
Guelph
Great Britain
Continent
J. M .Anderson
Acton Junior Farmers Euchre Contest Winners Named
Acton Junior Farmers held a euchre contest at Lorne School on Thursday November 13. Mrs Howard Switzer and Jack Stewart led scoring. Calvin McIntyre won the prize with consolation honors to Molly Cutts and C J Van Godzven. A bountiful lunch and dancing concluded the event.
School Debentures Sold and Town Council Actions
The report covers road construction progress on No. 24 Highway and Milton entrance, and court action as two Halton County families are admonished to ensure children attend school. It notes debenture issues, Hydro Commission requests, school board appointments, council decisions on personnel, and a list of accounts paid totaling 8,766.77 dollars.
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No. 24
Milton
Speyside
Halton County
George DeForest
Canning
Deforest
Peter Gaeton
J. R. Kidd
Stanley Metzner
Hydro Commission
Leatherland
Aylsworth
Creighton
Cook and Coon
Acton
F. J. McCutcheon
J. F. Royston
The
Athletic Association
ApaSche
Denny
Municipal Board
Midland Securities
Rogers
E. Harrop
Harrop
Toronto
Council
L. Lo Sknee
North Halton
S. Sinclair
HH. McKay
Mand Labor
Mickey and Sons
Afb
I A. Wendover
Acton Free Press
Bell Telephone
Thompson Motors Iaie
National Tron
Acton_ arigee
BE. Braiday
Symon Holwe
FE. Coles
Acton Public Unb. Comm
H. Ruehtle
W. Hinton
Roofers’ Supply Ltd
Municipal World
Fol. Wright
Insurance A
Acton Branch Legion Wreath
Milton Grows Notable Home Lemon Weighing 14 Pounds
A Milton home produced lemon weighs 14 pounds and measures 14 inches by 13 inches around. Grown from a bloom in February, the fruit resides on a tree with another green lemon forming, the development starting in June. Mrs. R. B. Galbraith harvested the large fruit observed by the editor.
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California
Milton
R. B. Galbraith
Community Events and Activities Calendar for Brookville Area
A list of upcoming events includes Watson's Orchestra concert at Brookville Hall on Friday November 21 with 50 cent admission. United Church Sunday School Christmas entertainment on December 17 with euchre and dance. weekly Thursday L O L Hall Crews on Corners events with 25 cent admission and refreshments. Also Limehouse Memorial Hall November 28 euchre at 4:30 pm admission 35 cents. Agri culture Progress federation November 27 Brookville 8:30 pm noting lunch by ladies. Highland Light Infantry movie in Knox Church Sunday School room November 21 at 8:00 pm no admission. United Church Group Nov 2 bake sale November 29 3–5 30 convenor Mrs Wilderspin.
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Highland Light Infantry
Knox Church
Sa'elock
United Church
Wilderspin
Floating Factory: Ardrossan launches first trawler ship
The first trawler with factory ship capabilities, the Fairfree, launched at Ardrossan Scotland, will catch fish and rapidly tillet, quick-freeze, and pack it. Special trays form two pound blocks in cellophane bags. The refrigeration system handles one ton per hour and 42 pound cartons move to a 150 ton refrigerated hold.
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Ardossan
Scotland
Fairfree
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Beheden
Ebub
London
Lyons
Briet
Scout and Guide
Mothers Association
Scotch Block
W. I
DR. Schofield
Four Mile Strip
William Stadden
Brookville Hall
Watson’s Orchestra
United Church Sunday School
L.O.L. Hall
Crewson's Corners
Comely
Limehouse Memorial Hall
Prday
Nassagaweyn Federation of Agriculture Progress
Brookville
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