Visitors Record 999 Calls In Sunday Church Census
More than 1 000 census cards were collected by volunteer pairs in Acton on Sunday afternoon. Knox Presbyterian 344 families Acton United 292 St Alban’s Anglican 265 Acton Baptist 47 Catholic not tabulated. Four Protestant congregations received cards and 34 pairs canvassed Acton town while 13 pairs visited farms nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton United Church
St. Alban's Anglican
Amaeel Ratroe
Sfhay Gun Hero Ees
St Alban’s Anglican
Acton Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Cens
Ballinafad Weather, Accidents, and Memorial Notices
The snippet notes a lightning strike near a house in Ballinafad causing damage to a pump area and fuse tearing. It mentions anniversary services for Margaret Lang of Orangry and a memorial addressed by Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery. It records carelessnes as a cause of forest fires and names Rey Err and others in the event context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sad
Thompsonr
Margaret Lang
Orangry
Robert. McEnery
Dublin W L Rug Quilt Winners At Contests
The Dublin Women's Institute rug and quilt earned second place in the Salada Tea competition at the area convention in Guelph and earlier won at the Burlington district convention in June. The rug features a bordered design with birds and was a group project showcased at the Guelph area event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Terminnte
Guelph
Burlington
Acton fair posters revive memories of 19th century shows
A 1895 Acton Horticulture and Agriculture Society exhibition poster is reintroduced by Mrs. Wesley Murray. A reader recalls an 1883 fair, noting long-standing local customs and vivid chromatic posters once displayed at town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Horticulture and Agriculture Society
Wesley Murray
Murray
Jas. Easterbrook
Bella Stephenson
Toronto
Jeter
Quvern Anne Rd
Fire damages house. partial save by crew on Nassau county line
A fire at the Hartley residence on the Base Line in Nassasawy damaged the rear of a stucco house while the front was saved by firefighters from RT Campbells Milton District brigade. The blaze started upstairs where Mr and Mrs Hartley were present. reported costs around 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartles
Nassasawy
RT Campbells
Milton Distrest Brigade
Trisdtay
A. E Clement
Knox 5.5. Teachers Elect Area Executive in Hespeler
Clarence Coles of Acton was elected president of the Gwuelph Presbytery Church Workers Association at the annual meeting and banquet in Hespeler. Ken Mann of Acton was named corresponding secretary and Murray McPhail of Campbellville listed as district representative. Attending Knox church included Rev. RH Armstrong and several members. After the address, a film was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Coles
Acton
Gwuelph Presbytery Church Workers’ Association
Hespeler
Ken Mann
Murray McPhail
Campbellville
Guelph
Knox — Church
RH. Armstrong
Inez Mclellan
Ho Oulerbein
J. Price
R. O'Hara
Ak, Mann
Jim Greer
Three Cars Crash Snarls Milton Georgetown Collision
A Milton car and a Georgetown car collided on No 25 highway three miles south of Acton. A third vehicle from Acton struck the Milton car, tipping it off the highway. One passenger in the Milton car was hospitalized with chest injuries, and Paul Nielsen of Georgetown sustained shock. The Milton car was a recently purchased used Buick with no insurance. Traffic blocked in both directions as investigators arrived.
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Milton
Georgetown
No. 25
Acton
Paul Nielson
Jim Kelman
Tim
Oscar Larker
Neilson
Mina
Milken
Buick
Fall Color Scheme at September Tea
A fragmented report describes a September tea event with a fall color theme. It notes decor and atmosphere, mentions a basement display and a range of attendees, with a stray line referencing Buffalo in North America and a population count around 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Cyrady
Rally Day Sunday at United Church Service
Rally Day Sunday featured Sunday school recitations a life play and songs during the morning service. About 150 youngsters with teachers sat in the east gallery as Rev B Currey spoke a clocks themed sermonette. Frank Bean accompanied on piano and Jane Elliott led the kindergarten hymn with Miss Jane McPherson as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Mo % Bennett
B. Currey
Frank Bean
Jane Elliott
Jane McPherson
Torgate
Edna Jenningstone Garrett
Daal McGeachiv Ter Wolfe
Douglas Ruddick
Dale Woodburn
Paul Elliott
Jane Mason
Judy Mason
Darlene Lambert
Emily Saul
Bul Ingles
Les Wardhoy
YuurQion Dee
Tah’ Cox
Two New Polio Cases Reported in Halton Week
Two new poliomyelitis cases were reported in Halton county in the last seven days. Dr Bull, medical officer of health, identified a five year old girl from Milton and a young woman from Oakville as cases. The Oakville case occurred earlier in September. One fatality has been reported this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Bull
Milton
Oakville
Trial Run Success Fire Chief Declares
The Acton trial run was praised at the September Halton County Fire Aid meeting held at Transant’s No 2 fire hall. Attendees included representatives from Acton Georgetown Milton Stamilton Beach Oakville and Trafalgar brigades. Oakville chief Fred Shaw described the run and a three way radio demonstration coordinated the firefighting effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Halton County Fire Aid Services
Transant
Burington
Georgetown
Milton
Stamilton Beach
Oakville
Trafalgar
Fred Shaw
Alec Phillips
Marconi Co
Lacrosse Donnybrook Ends In Riot At Bradford November
A best of seven lacrosse playoff game between Acton and Bradford erupted in a mass brawl as fans attacked players and benches cleared. Officials and OLA executives discussed resuming or delaying the series while Bradford players faced penalties. Acton led early but Bradford rallied, with multiple injuries reported and a crowd of about 600 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qataris Lacrosse Assocrtion
Lan Vipond
Mickel McDonald
OLA
Jeremy Acton
Deadford
Han Fivay
Dannybrooks
Bradford
Port Iy Ube
Acton
Mt Wath Vanty
Hte Elon
OWA
Endaper
Bill Bennett
Ken Woods
Rams
Woods
Wood
Jack Mann
Taulefer
Burton
Dray
Patton
Readford Offiemits
Sone Siltidion
Elmer the Safety Elephant Flag Raising Recaps Rules
Students at the school recite six safety rules during a flagpole ceremony featuring Elmer the Safety Elephant. Rules include looking both ways, staying clear of parked cars, bicycle safety, playing in safe places, walking from the curb, and walking on the left when on the road. Elmer will be lowered for a month, with principals noting ongoing safety emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Gwen Bean
Michael Churchill
Pat Dennis
Catherine Higgins
John Kirkwood
Keith Dunk
Elmer Mag
G. W. McKenzie
Churchill United Church observes 15th anniversary
The Churchill Church and Hulsburgh United churches hosted Churchill United church’s 15th anniversary last Sunday. Rev A R Mair of Erin preached both morning and evening services. John Kitching from Guelph provided special music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Mair
Erin
Hulsburgh United Churches
Churchill United Church
Selwist
John Kitching
Guelph
Norman Russ
Milton School expansion and land purchase approved
The High School District Board authorized over five thousand dollars of equipment purchases and approved more land for Milton School. Upgrades include hardwire classrooms and asbestos tile removal in Acton Georgetown, with new tables and seating for science and classrooms. A YMCA activity budget and caretaker hires were approved, and transportation contracts reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Georgetown
Milton
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Acton
Vaucomert
Avton
Neéget
Matella
George
Hese
Ian Acer
R. F
Menor Changry
Sommasun
YMCA
Actos
M. Eley
Vatley Diuty Manufacturing Co
Dundas
Fred Jo Armstrong
Georgetow
Commere
Transportate Committee
de Bofur
George Town
Mertog Aas
Milton Dow
Mander
Messrs Brower
Martn Carbery
Milne
Chatman
L Pickett
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Canada
Ballinafad
Regins Studies
Neral
Dublin
W.L. Rug
Arte Difis
Thomas Easton Wis
Stepherson
Mery
Knox
Donnybrook
Geree
Young
Argtersi VE
Scorme
Norm Young
al Chukker
Smart
Jirch Manchee
Donnybredt
Sid Smith
Ken Watkins
Bradfoid
Rowntree
Bray
Tom Cullings
Guan and Tyers
Patt Cullings
Macpheresa
Reader's Digest
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