Acton Personal Notes Records Visiting Guests and Local Weddings
Acton residents file personal notes detailing visitors from Detroit Montreal Toronto Belfountain and London for weekends weddings and local movings. The document lists Mrs Theron Jones Mrs Alex Symon Mr Charles Symon Mr and Mrs Gordon and Nancy Mr and Mrs McKinney and Geo Murray plus many others visiting or hosting in Acton including weddings of Osster Muriel Rolston and guests from Lindsay Burlington Port Credit and Elita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Symon
Charles Symon
Montreal
RO OF
McKinney
Toronto
Geo Murray
Gamble-Holston
RO Gamble
Joan and
Alan
London
Stan Graham
J F Molston
Melvin
Lois
Mise Gertrude
Mary Phillipa
Walter Mills
Burlington
Bruce Witharmson
Port Credit
W Klinkman
Ken
Elita
Mr Richardson and Son Fly West for Delayed Event
The update notes a Friday evening gathering postponed to Wednesday due to bad weather and road conditions. Mr Richardson of Fergus and Riason Ivan of Campbellville plan to attend in Saskatoon for the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Jo Rawson and Mr Rawson at their Readown farm home. Bert Freeman and Ruth spent a day in Toronto last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Robertson
Lowville United Church
Brookvie Hall
Richardson
Fergus
Riason
Ivan
Campbellville
Saskatoon
Jo Rawson
Rawson
Readown
Bert Freeman
Ruth
Toronto
FVERTO N Sunday Visitors In Everton Are Listed
Sunday visitors in Everton include Mr and Mrs John Alton with Mrs Diane Annie Smith from Drum Hill. Also present were Mr and Mrs Robert Patten and Mrs Ren Simon, and Mr and Mrs Cue Simons from Detroit. Fred Murray from Guelph visited with Mr and Mrs W Head and Mr and Mrs Charlie Rye. Guelph residents visited the Benhams. Kitchener guests called on Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fverton
Everton
John Alton
Robert Patten
Diane
Annie Smith
Drum Hill
Ren Simon
Cue Simons
Detroit
Fred Murray
WCTU Meeting Reports Toronto Convention Experience
November meeting of the Women Christian Temperance Union was held at Mes Wilbert Gall’s home with limited attendance. Mrs Flannery shared vivid impressions from the recent WCTU Convention in Toronto. Mrs Jolliffe led prayer after a lunch. next meeting January 1941. Noted injuries and a funeral in Rockwood Cemetery for Mrs Crofts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Temperance Union
Mes Wilbert
Matthew IR
Mre Wo Guaiht
Flannery
Fergus
WCTU
Toronto
Mars Guild
Mra Flannery
Mre Jolliffe
Tunch
Mra G Franck
Mra Fo Nickell
St. Alan's Church
Acton
Rockwood
Mra Wm. Crofts
Guelph General Hospital
J. Johnson
Campbelleville Farm Forum Discusses Rural Doctors Shortage
At No 1 Par Forum chair Mr Plarold Sewall led a discussion on what happened to the country doctor. Readers named Albert Stuart Cameron Watson and John Small noted no nurse shortage but called for more assistants in emergencies. They urged more dentists, better training incentives, and argued ongoing hospital access despite lower pay in rural areas. Nearby Langhorn concerns included winter road conditions and night patient tolerance. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ingliss, Mrs Warren, Mrs Watson, and Mr Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plarold Sewall
Albert Stuart
Cameron Watson
John Small
Esach
Langhorn
Les
Robert Ingliss
Robert Warren
Robert Inglis
Archie Calms
Guelph
Audrey
Anna Warren
Helen Agnew
Marilyn Moore
Alan Javee Cowper
Guelph Junction
Cliff
England
Frank Bell
Bede
Ross Clagson
Sandea Laurel
Mr Almack
Carlisle
Kitching Funeral
Waterdeven
Carilale
Kelso Farm Forum
Nelson Howard
Andy Quirie
Jame Stokes
Edward Parsons
Nell Martin
James Stokes
A Stokes
Nelson Hovant
Arthur
Lambton Mills
Howson Lush
Mr Sams
Toronto
Knox Bible College
St David's Church
Pin Holder Improves Dressmaker Work With New Container
A new plastic pin and needle container holds about 60 straight pins or needles. Push down the top and a pin rises head first through a small hole. The top unscrews for refilling. The note suggests a next invention to hold nails and tacks for the homemaker.
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Finant Celal
Favor One School For North Halton Meeting Notes
The board discussed cadet equipment for Georgetown and pupil transportation. Acton Council would appoint two board members in 1981 due to population growth. All board members attended, and the chairman hosted a dinner at Hawthorne Farm with a social hour. vice-chairman Rina Cartert voiced thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Mra. Johnstone
Nassisgaweys
Acton
Acton Council
Hawthorne Farm
Milton
Rina Cartert
Local Cedar Valley Notes From Petit Point Course and Visits
Mrs Douglas Nodwell attended the petit point course sponsored by the Marwille Women’s Institute at Mrs George Simpson’s home in Marwville from November 22 to 25. Mr and Mrs Bert Price and Rob visited Hillsbury, Toronto trips noted, heal th wishes extended to Mrs Alvin Cutting, who is reported improving. Masonite at home banquet in Atsen Hall Orton. congratulations to Ken Cox and bride Flaine Westleat Reddickyile married November 25. Jack and Ree Grand Valley visited Nodwell family. Hind’s sale postponed due to blocked roads, rescheduled for December 2. Jack McFacher spent weekend in Orton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Nodwell
Petit Point
Marwille
Bert Price
Rob
Fu Lane
Hillsbury
Clarence Hrgan
Toronto
Jack Cutting
Caledon
Alvin Cutting
Henry Wheeler Cand
Fiwood Nodwell
Atsen Hall
Orton
Ken Cox
Flaine Westleat Reddickyile
Liev Renick
Jack
Ree Grand Valley
Mroo
Louis Hind
Jack McFacher
Land Conservation Urges Practical Ontario Soil Plan
A Ontario commentary warns land and water are not cheap and urges soil and forest conservation. It notes forests, wetlands, and water bodies degraded by generations of exploitation, and supports the Ontario legislature select committee recommendations for district level action with local cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Tommy” Thomas
Hydro Commission debate power peak conservation measures
The commission navs discussed meter calibration and inspection intervals. Supt Lambert noted repairs delayed waterworks truck use by F Somerville with a compensation allowance approved. Mr Gordon complained of water supply delays to Acton Blvd. sympathy shown for neighbor-tap hose use. Main laid in progress, water to Mr Gordon expected within a week if no more hold ups. Next meeting set for Friday December to coincide with Warden's Dinner. Accounts passed for payment include Uranium? (URN) URPC Ont 415 17 Powerlite 1650 MacDonald 1950 LW Agar 2406 Kearney 18 BS Federal Wire - etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt Lambert
F Somerville
Somerville
J Gordon
Acton Blvd
Conmission
Gordon
Lambert
Maine
Gonton
Iydia Department
URPC
Powerlite Devices Ltd
MacDonald Flee Ltd
Canada
LW Agar
Jas Ro Kearney Corp
BS Federal Wire & Cable Co
Neptune Meters
Td Son Ho Wmachfornt Ltd
Can Valve & Hindrant Co
Wan Drummond McCall & Co Aa
Ten Commandments Hunters Musts for Safe Gun Use
A list of ten safety rules for handling firearms, stressing loaded status, unloading before maintenance, clearing the barrel, muzzle control, target verification, never pointing at non targets, never leaving guns unattended, avoiding elevated climbs with loaded guns, avoiding shooting at hard surfaces or water, and keeping horseplay away from powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntling
Mrs C Thompson Hosts Dublin WI Meeting
Dublin Women's Institute held its last meeting at Mrs C Thompson's home with Mrs Watkins presiding. Members named eight vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables. a Salvation Army thank you letter was read and a five dollar donation pledged to the Salvation Army and to the Acton Poppy Fund. A December 11 institute party was planned with invitations to ex-members and a Christmas gift exchange and auction item.
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Dublin
Odd Exchange Over Citizenship Exam and City Hall Visit
A dialogue fragment shows a examiner challenging a union candidate for citizenship with a cryptic remark about not miming as a bar. The candidate responds by describing pigeons flying over City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Bar
Pigeona
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G Robertson
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Munson
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