Varied Community Notices From Acton Churches and Groups
A religious and civic roundup notes Rev W G McAlpine to preach at both Acton Baptist Church services on Sunday December 3. Plans for a December 8 D Company of Lorne Rifles dance at Town Hall with Hall's Booster Orchestra and a canteen. Parkview Club to canvass for old damaged toys for Christmas distribution. Acton U F Y P held a meeting with readings music and a speech by Mr Pariah from Toronto. Seth Parker Evening at United Church featured Seth Parker and Ruth Gibson with choir performances. St Albans Sunday School Concert at Parish Hall drew a crowd, with a varied program including solos duets and a mimetic drill. A play Engaging Janet was performed with a cast listing multiple girls and suitors and concluded with Janet choosing Arthur. The program closed with several musical numbers and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Company
Lorne Rifles
Hall
Acton
Acton U. F. Y. P
Linham
Flora Sayers
Ad Sprowl
Quartette
Pariah
Co-operative Creamery
Toronto
Seth Parker
United Church
Beth Parker
Seth
Ma Parker
Lyman E. Amos
Brantford
Mu Parker
Ruth Gibson
Seth Parker Atory
St. Alban’s
St. Alban’s Sunday School
Webster
Dorothy Footitt
Barbara Taylor
Jack VanGoozen
Mfr
Olive Rookes
Alice Taylor
Phyllis Mackie
Barbara ‘Taylor
Brimelle
John McHugh
Beatrice Taylor
Marie Brunelle
Janet
Grace Almas
Janet Clark
Lillian Perry
Miss Briggs
Esther Taylor
Madam Maude
Clara Bauer
Elzabeth Barrett Browing Bumpus
Boston
Hght
Mike
Stern
Higgins
Bridget
Arthur
Bruce Pargeter
Younreat Girls
Joan Pargeter
Helen ‘Hall
Marie Brun
Dick VanGoozen
Acton Hockey Club Forms For 1933 34 Season
Acton Hockey Club holds annual meeting with J M McDonald re elected president and officers named for 1933 34. Board plans junior and intermediate teams in the O H A plus exhibitions and an ice carnival later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hockey Club
J. M. McDonald
W. D. Talbot
H. L G. Fraser
E. J. Nelson
J.W. Jones
Jos. Kentner
Neil Gibbons
W. K
H. G. Fraser
O. BH. A
J M. McDonall
J. Morton
W. Eccleshall
E. W. Masters
Thos. Gibbons
Herb Woods
Elmer White
No Municipal Elections in Acton All Offices Now Filled
Nomination meeting in Acton Town Hall saw broad candidate submission but little public interest. All offices were filled by acclamation, avoiding an election this year. Financial statements praised. list of nominees presented for reeve and councillor positions with multiple nominators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
H. N. Farmer
Changes in Hockey Rules At Ontario convention
At the forty fourth annual convention of the O H A changes were adopted limiting overtime to ten minutes and amending the forward passing rules. Officials salaries were set and penalties for fighting outlined. Local referees will be paid fees by clubs with mileage allowances. Two referees may be used if clubs agree and notify the association three days in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
The Evening Meal Disgestor Sale Notice
The United Church Gadhee Aid plans a sale in the Sunday School room on Saturday, December 8. Proceeds support church work and fellowship activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Gadhee’ Aid
Bchool
Highway work eyed west of Milton by provincial engineers
Rumor says the Provincial Department of Highways engineers are surveying and staking the Milton area for a new highway. A relief project on the western stretch may occur this year, but county sources have not confirmed details. If construction proceeds in Halton, the department would place work on that section.
Baptist Minister Bids Farewell To Acton Church
Rev. C. L. Gifford, pastor of Acton Baptist Church, preached farewell sermons before leaving for Trail B C. He was presented a Teacher's Bible by E Coles and Bertha Bristow at Sunday School and a pencil set by Miss Laura Reid for the Young People's Society. The evening sermon reflected on his regret at leaving and the verse But the Word of God is not bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Gifford
Acton Baptist Church
Trail
B. C
E. Coles
Bertha Bristow
Young People’s Society
Gifford
Guelph Band and Argo Quartet Give Acton Town Hall Concert
The Guelph Musical Society Band of Guelph performs at 3.30 pm in Acton Town Hall with Argo's Male Quartet, Ken Greenaway accompanist and Ted Robinson on xylophone. Selections include The Golden Dragon King, Serenade Egyptienne, Desert Song, It and The Desert Song medleys, with solos by Mr. Robinson and Mr. Cav anagh and a tribute to John Hill. The Argo's Quartet members are D. Johnna J. Fox H. Lynch Knox Church kids, and the Acton event closes with a Bonnie Brier Bush memory. The acton Christmas Concert is announced for December 18 at the Town Hall with dolls and hockey outfits for Santa letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Musical Society Band of
Guelph
Acton Town Hall
Argo
Ken
Greenaway
Ted Robinson
Doxology
el Capitan
Cenaeen Sousa
King
Amina Paul
Salling
Alice
Atcy Jaxone
Foreign Legion
Mr. Baird
Mr. Robinson
Bonnie Brier Bush
John Hill
Acton
Estes
Capt. Blatter
48Th Highlanders
Bernard Dawson
Bazaar and Social Events Highlight Town Weekend
The Women's Auxiliary of St. Alban's hosts a Bazaar and Home-made Baking sale with Afternoon Tea in the Parish Hall on Saturday December 2 from 3 to 6 pm. The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the I O D E held a social euchre and bridge afternoon in the Legion Hall with Mrs A J Buchanan and Mrs W Footitt winning prizes. A Short Course in First Aid begins December 6 at Guide Hall Elgin Street, 8 30 to 9 pm, with a 50c fee for at least ten lectures. Chief McPherson seeks help locating George Henry Keil, a painter and decorator last heard from 22 years ago. Guelph Band will perform Sunday night in Acton Town Hall under Bernard Dawson with Ted Robinson offering a xylophone solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s
McPherson
Magdalena Achen
George Henry Keil
Georgetown
J. B. Mackenzie
Joseph Gibbons
Joseph McAndrew
A. B. Parr
W. P. Thompson
McAndrew
J.B. Mackenzie
Harold Cleave
Rhotto Buck
A.J. Speight
C. J. Cummings
A. Maclaren
Indestructible Milk Crate Co Moves Plant to Acton
The Indestructible Milk Crate Co transferring operations from Georgetown to a reconditioned monument works site in Acton. New layout, electric wiring in progress, with partial operation expected soon and full relocation by late January. Employment may grow from fourteen to about twenty five as production shifts to Acton.
West appreciates carload of aid from Acton and Georgetown
A carload of provisions sent by United Churches from Acton and Georgetown arrived at Valley Centre Sask. Rev R W Rumley of Georgetown Ontario reports generous thanks from local officials for well distributed gifts. Contents were in perfect condition and clothing proved useful with all items disposed of. A donor list will follow. Separately Joseph Nelson 23 Bal 8 died after a fall on ice returning from militia drill at Flora Armoury. Inquest adjourned, coroner Dr W A Kerr presiding. Churchill Ladies Aid to hold sale December 2 at C B Swackhamet’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Churches
Acton
Georgetown
Valley Centre
Sask
R. W. Rumley
United Church
Ontario
Ji Dean
Oliver
H. R. Powell
Joseph Nelson
Flora Armoury
Irvine River
Salem
William McLean
Inquest Ends as Acton Death Ruled Accident
The inquest into Mrs. Thomas Estabrook death after October 23 automobile crash at Lowville Village Hall returned an accidental death verdict with drivers exonerated. Georgetown Hockey Club officers elected. wedding of Kathleen Viola Evans to Robert Arnold noted. Parkview Club held surprise meeting amid disturbances and new member initiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Estabrook
Lowville
HH. .A. McColl
Mion
W. I. Dick
Mr. Ross
Waterdown
Kathleen Viola
Reuben Evans
Evans
Acton
Robert Arnold
Robert MicEnery
Hallinafad
Theride
BE. J. Edge
Hamilton
Lot Five
Concession Seven
Ballina
Regular Meeting of Acton Public Utilities Commission
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a regular meeting with Commissioners Kerr King and Thetford present. Hydro Commission disposal of accounts noted. C N R letter on water service changes and smaller installation. superintendent to secure metre and supplies. Pole location issue near H N Farmer’s property referred to superintendent. Secretary instructed to pay Hydro Department and Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario accounts for October totaling 81.00 and 59.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
R. J. Kerr
L. G. King
Reeve E. Thetford
Hydro Commission
H. N. Farmer
Hydro Department Corporation of
Acton
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Lampe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baptist Church
W. G&. McAlpine
Actor.' Baptist Church
Parkview Club
Toe
Reeve Evan Jones
W. A. Murray
A. Anderson
E. T. Thetford
Thos. ‘Watson
John Kenney
F. L. ‘Wright
Victor F. J. Alger
A. T. Brown
Geo. Cowie
G. H. Lantz
Cc. W.wilson
Thos. Watson
T. Beynick
B. G. Arnold
R. J. Ramshaw
W. J. Akins
R.J. Ramshaw
L. Wright
Geo, Cowle
W. A. Hewitt
Association
J.F. Paxton
P. W. Pearen
C. K. Browne
W. R. E. Blair
Jas. Akins
E. Beswick
W. B. Rumley
W. J. Gould
G. A. Dills
A. J. Buchanan
W. Nisbet
Public Utilities Commission
L. K. King
G. 8. Lantz and
T. Seynuck
Reeve Thetford
Halton
Murray Memorial
Jones
Acton Dur
B .C
Messrs
D. Johna
J. Fox
Scott
H. Lynch
Knox Church Sunday School
Euchre and Bridge Party
Guelph Musical Society
Town Hall
Guelph Argos Bible Class
Robinson
Sarnia
Santa Claus
Tar Free Press
Indestructible Milk Crate Co
Rosetown, Sask
Churchill Ladies’ Aid
Aera
C. B. Swackhamét
Georgetown Hockey Officers
Georgetown Hockey Club
R. Paul
Donald McIntyre
G. McLintock
Nathan “Silver
D. Richardson
the Royal
Robert Kerr and Son
Robert Kerr
Parkview Athletic Club
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