Fine Services Mark 102nd Anniversary United Church Here
Acton United Church celebrated its 102nd anniversary with morning and evening services. Guest speakers included Mio Campbell McArthur and Rev Porter of Milton, with music, songs, and chants. The day featured a special bank offering and a joint evening service with Presbyterian and Baptist congregations led by Rev Thompson.
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United Church
Acton United Church
Cevon
Mio
Campbell McArthur
Kurpvoul
Vane
Ptusne
Grace Miulbonalkt
Binet Franklin
Agai
Cme
Tate
Canada
Worlds
Mer
Meche
China
Revo GW Porter
Milton
RCAF
Porter
Mormink Services
A W. Fenbury
Black Barber Wedding at Home of Tride
A Saturday wedding took place at the home of Tride Wacker in Acton. Dorothy Barber wed John David Black with ceremony by A Poshury and reception details noted. guests from Georgetown, Toronto, Guelph and more attended. Afterward the couple planned to reside in Acton. In Saskatoon a piglet in Cecil Howell’s herd survived after losing an eye, while in Regina thieves stole $282 from the Vine Institute office.
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Tride
W. Db. Wacker
Acton
Dorothy Tsabel Barber
John David Black
Moa J
Kes
Angie Black
Ewes
Noaara
Huffaro
Detroit
Ror 1
Georgetown
Toronto
Mamethon
Seaforth
Petrotia
We Guelph
Aldershot
Campbell Dle
Moffat
Regina
Benslies
Canadian National Institute For the Vine
Milton County Fair draws record crowd at sixth annual event
A summer Saturday at the Milton Fair drew over 9,000 attendees for the Halton Agricultural Society’s sixth annual fair. Holstein and Jersey shows calf clubs and cattle judging featured by strong displays from provincial herds. Horse judging, harness races, and road class competition drew steady interest, with a packed grandstand all afternoon.
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Milton Fair
Halton Agricultural Society
Jersey
Zome
Dr. Heslop
Hamena
Community Unity as Y Men Prepare Fall Arena Program
Acton’s YMCA Men gather for arena cleanup to clear space for the Fall Fair program. The article notes the cooperative effort, upcoming SECA fall and winter program starting October 5, a plan for volleyball and badminton, a track meet between Georgetown Acton and Milton on October 16, and an open night with dancing and refreshments at the Y MLC.A.
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Men Seca
Tiis
Acton
Georgetown
Acton Public School
Milton
Old Favorites New Features at the 1946 Acton Fair
Acton Fair opens with daily events on Friday and Saturday in Acton Park. Notable attractions include Midway stalls, children and adult games, a parade and park program, and a Chin Ved novelty band. President Arthur Swackhbamer and officials urge good weather and a strong start before dark.
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Lewes
Acton Hoss
Casati
Ontario
Arthur Swackhbamer
Acton Fair
Acton Park
Ted Rachtin Wins LO.D.E. Prize for Highest Acton Pupil
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LODE met at Mrs. Clayton's home with Regent Mr. Matthews presiding. The group praised a successful Bazaar whose proceeds support post war service work in the British Isles and Europe. Ted Rachlin won the annual award for highest scholastic standing in Gente VOT. his mother accepted on his behalf. The evening included a Yukon study article read by Miss Bennett, plus a social hour with refreshments.
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Duke of Devonshire
the Lode
Clayton
Matthews
Europe
Ted Rachlin
Ted
Toronto
Rachlin
Bennett
Yukon
George Black
Far North
Booze to Blame in Most Cases Heard in Netou Police Court
Court records show multiple alcohol related incidents with guilty pleas and sentencing. One defendant faced a mandatory term and welfare concerns were noted.
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Netou Police Court
Dublin Institute Guests at Nassagaweya September Meeting
The Dublin Institute members attended the Nassagaweya September meeting with notes of wedding details in Guelph and Acton. The gathering included a wedding ceremony, guests, readings, songs, and a dance planning update for October.
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Dublin Institute
Nassagaweya
Acton
le Sas
Agaweva
Masits
Aed
Nout Fayette Mathier
Crookside
Dublin
Paley
Mra ‘T Storey
Mra Robertson
Mra Tobertson
Halton Presbytery Fights New Beer Authorities
At a Halton Presbytery meeting the United Church body noted applications to sell beer and wine from Acton Milton and Nelson Township. Delegates unanimously instructed the secretary to cowrite an objection to all three applications and file it with the deputy registrar of the authority district immediately.
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Halton
The
United Church
Acton
Milton
Nelson Township
Campbellville Man Builds One Sixth Scale Steam Engine Model
Campbellville correspondent Leslie Lowe of Campbellville and son of Mr and Mrs James Lowe of Marden is a machinist who built a miniature working steam engine model. The model weighs 125 lbs and is one sixth scale of a Waterloo pattern. it measures 38 inches long and 23 inches tall and produces about a quarter horsepower when steamed. It uses wood or coal as fuel and takes about thirty minutes to build up pressure.
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Campbellville
Leslie Lowe
James Lowe
Marden
Lowe
John Thedorf
Dundalk
Pulkington Cockburn Wedding At Wyandotte Draws Attention
The Wyandotte Midh News reports the wedding of Miss Jeanne Sturrock Cockburn to John Henry Pulkington at the First Congregational Church. The ceremony at 3 pm featured a candlelight satin gown, coral bouquet, and family attendants. The couple plans a two week east trip and will reside in Ann Arbor as Jack resumes studies at the University of Michigan.
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Wyandotte
Midh
Herald of
Sthwe
Walter A Melannel
Niagara Falls
Leste Sturrock Cockburn
Emmons Boulevard
Mr Cockburn
Job
Pilkington
Manhasset
N.Y
W. Hugh Williame
Viceforian
Masa
Constance Cockburn
Mary Jane Alkington
Stirling Louise Cockburn
Ann Arbor
Jack
University of Michigan
Unknown local agricultural note with pumpkin field details
Fragmentary report describes pumpkin and potato rows with a person named Chandler guiding work near a street. It mentions a track to obtain aid and a light concern about pumpkins and peppers in a farm setting.
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Dba
Mr Chandler
Unos
Acton Schools Enrolment Reported At 461
The document notes total enrolment for Acton schools stands at 461, with details about staffing and programs. It mentions approved teaching in agriculture, non resident pupil fees, and a request to prepare a report to the governor. Additional items include kindergarten needs, supplier lists, and transport charges.
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Acton
Cordis Steel
USMC
Perens
Ted Bedi
Nate Tae
Fred Abe Swarker
Mio Mitchense
Milton
Antary
Heard
Dee Cafe
Ube
V Fame
Bale
Voc
Mg Tharsas Waslleas
Deenpreens
Tomas RO
Deleseram Vorento
Ayehet Seinen
Didwe
Hyenson Bros Dobos
Plemadey
Suapepdien Cent Scientifie
Copp Clark
Heya Cope
Cartage TiverQo Transport
Cartage
EOS Cooper
Davies Group Give Fine Concert In Acton United Church
The Davies group from London Ontario gave a high standard concert at Acton United Church Monday evening. Vera Henderson Davies led the family ensemble with Frances Davies soprano Nelles Davies bass and Noble Davies baritone. The program spanned old and modern composers with wide repertoire and varied presentation. A good audience enjoyed the performance. Rev A W Fosbury introduced the group.
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Acton United Church
Davies
London Ontario
Vera Henderson Davie
Frances Davie
Nelles Davie
Noble Davie
A W. Fosabury
Community events and church notices in October schedule
Bazaar and Afternoon Tea at United Church October 19 under Friendly Circle. Anniversary services at Mills Presbyterian Eden October 6 at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Rev James Milroy guest speaker. Euchre j at Crewson’s Corners October 11. cars leave Elliott’s Store 8 pm. Girl Guides and Brownies meet October 7 8 30 pm. mothers invited.
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United Church
The
Friendly Circle
Eden
Mills Presbyterian Church
James Milroy
Acton L.Q.L
Crewson's Corners
Elliott's
Association of the Girl Guides and
Brownies
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Fort Quaptelle
Sask
Cecil Howell
RON Band Institute
Johnny Gray
Satudays
Poe
Abe
Pend Pear
Antone
Ted Rachtin
Lo.d.e
Damon Runyon
Vlasen
Babe Courtnen
Cate
Theatre Cp Merese
Norma
Chrisinal Court
Drubha Street United
Marjorie
Maus
Jabiay
Istanaes
Beetee Metall
Campbells Ile
Gaelon Performent
Iowa
Gillean
Min Peter McPheul Miether
Beth Teanes
Halton Presbytery
Camphbellville
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Acton United
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