Rev Dr Avison Preacher at United Centennial Service
Rev Dr Avison returned to Acton to preach at the United Centennial celebration, delivering a sermon on being a Christian and praising the church’s revitalized, seven day open-door mission. He urged racial goodwill and a new social order, and highlighted the gathering’s praise, solos by Mrs Mowat and Mrs Maxwell, choir renditions, and the commemorative social and photo displays.
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United Church
W. Avison Salalste
Mire HH Mawat
Copper Cie
Win Maxwell
Guelph Hevfe
Avison
Bcumentary Church
Ottawa
Acton
Crath
Christ
Mix Avison
Dr Avison
Antioch
Seconf
Harold Mowat
Wm Maxwell Ruth Gibson
Jesus
Maywell
Beatty
Dorothy Simms
Mowat
On Baird
Forbes Thomson
Tungitcon
Fosburys
Th O W
Avise
Ottas
Florener Atisen
Galt
Pleabeth Scott
Ih. Tavernan
Hamilton
Reid
Tarton
Athletics to Revive Under One Organization in Acton
Acton plans to revive athletic activity under a single organization the Acton Athletic Association aims to promote hockey baseball and swimming and to provide facilities for youths. The group will approach the council to secure arena access and organize playgrounds plus fall and winter dances to support park improvements and community unity.
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Acton
Spoete
Chatter
Aimle
Y Younk Sabia Fu
Pera Whee Ipate
Alfiletic Association
Acton Ee Vere Heeger
Brest
Jota Lovston
Tres Vooer Rundey
Moo Melon
Ray Mise
Andersen
Adamson
Harry Holmes Car Stolen From Beside Residence
In the early hours Friday the AL Dodge Sedan owned by Harry Walmes was stolen from Park Avenue beside his residence. Chief Harrap and Toronto Police located the car in the city and returned it to Acton on Saturday. The vehicle was undamaged. A Dodge coupe owned by a Toronto man was left on Lake Avenue the same night.
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Harry Walmes
Park Avenue
Harrap
Toronto
City
Acton
Lake Avenue
Chuet Tatrop
Public Utilities Commission Discusses Water Delay and Sign Plans
The commission noted that construction delays threaten water supply and discussed a reserve pipe project at the spring. A committee was appointed to prepare an Honor Roll of Acton active service members. The meeting also covered highway entrance signs and an industrial list for future additions.
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Siti
Acton
Creighton
Defend Crime Films Reply To Censorship Move
Film distributors argued at a meeting that crime films cannot be blamed for juvenile misdemeanors. They responded to a city council request for provincial censure to ensure proper movie censorship.
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Victoria Ccp
School Expenditure Report Highlights Supplies Lighting and Repairs
Expenditure details reveal purchases of five new uniforms and handicraft supplies, lighting discussions for school grounds, and requests for additional toilet facilities. Grants totals include $7,778 for the Public School and $5,604.70 for the Continuation School, with numerous supplier payments and a salary increase noted for faithful service.
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Tranter
Acton Board of Waar von Betatee
Detaden
Steve Art
Mietien
Public Artcles Commission
Fublle
Brantford
Allanets
Marton
C.F W. Dob Smith
McAkenzie
That of Health
Board of Health
Aulfe
Board of Wealth
Welcome Home To Acton Men Return From War
Acton and district greetings mark a homecoming week for men who served in World War II. Several veterans recount overseas service in Canada, France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, and Germany. Families, communities, and local organizations welcome them back with ceremonies and support.
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Acton and
France
Cpt
Tec
Joeque
Jameess Louise Dragoon Guarda
Tle
Italy
Germany
Nicol
Bux Nicol
Canada
Laang
Guelph
Jantary
Ttaly
Belgium
Mr. Jahn
Nicoll
Aeon Knitting Cobid
Kenney brothers' unlikely catch on the St Lawrence
Frank and Harry Kenney fished at Cavaltrie on the St Lawrence river but had no luck with fish. Frank though hooked a duck on his side and brought it home.
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Montreal
Frank
Harry Kenney
Cavaltrie
St. Lawrence
Jet
Council Discusses Ratepayer Properties at Meeting
Council met with ratepayers to discuss property access and street works on Queen Street and Acton East side, approving surveys, planned widening, and a park. By laws re water services and traffic were passed, Fred Turner named Municipal Treasurer, and Church Street declared a through street. Accounts approved, including Acton Agricultural Society grant and library funding.
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Arte Council
Creighton
Oakes
Donald
Witeewe
Speers
Hees
Tnpole
Council
Eng
Jobin
Ss Ie Council
Queen Street
Acton
Letabinun
Municipal Board
Ceservoie
Fred Turner
Church Street
Eon Cooper
County of
Halton
Whither & Co
Guelph Sand & Gravel Ltd
Agricultural Society
Brant
Acton Library Board
Teena Acton
Beardmore & Co
Brass
Acton Soldier Ressady to Return Killed in England
TORONTO Ontario Hydro Electric Commission officials announce enlargement of the Decew Falls generating plant at a cost of 7,000,000 will be undertaken immediately. The earlier obituary mentions an Acton student and staff sergeant with ties to Acton, his education in Acton, enlisting, and the sorrow of his family.
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Acton
England
Eraal Ashe
Susan
Uni
Storey Glave
Scotland
Canada
Seth McNabb
Colin
Nassau
Hahama Islands
Heita
Toronto
Decew Falls
Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission
Community Dance and Meetings at Brothville Hall
Upcoming events list includes the Gadbaths Orchestra on Tuesday October 4 with a dance in Brine Town Etal and modern and old time dancing by Carvey Fishers Orchestra on Saturday October 6. Euchre and dance nights hosted by Action Ladies Orange Benevolent Association No THOs at the LOL Hall Crewson Corner every Thursday at 8 30 with refreshments. Admission 25c. All welcome.
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Brine Town
Carvey Fishers Orchestra
Admissio
Acton
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