Rev Dr Avison Leads Centennial Service at United Church
Revered Dr Avison preached at the United Church centennial noting the church must be open seven days and welcoming all. The event featured performances by Mrs Harold Mowat and Miss Dorothy Simms, with attendees from Galt and Hamilton, and a reception in the school room.
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Chow
United Ghurch
W. Aviaon Salulete
Mra HH
Mawat
Win Maxwell
Judph Hevdie
Avison
Btomentori Chitech Ottawa
Abel
Acton
Tie
Utah
Christ
Wilde
Mix Avison
Dr Avison
Ian
Antioch
Pir Avison
Oman
Thia
Harold Mowat
Wm Maxwell Ruth Gibson
Jesus Say
Mav. Well
Mowat
Mes
Wo Beatty
Dorothy Simms
Fosburys
Tlaw
Aviscny
AV. Mavilson
Guelph
J. Parker
Robt
Acton Athletics Revived Under One Organization
Acton prepares to revive sports under a single organization the Acton Athletic Association to promote basketball baseball and youth activities. The lodge ceremony at Acton Lodge welcomed attendees and highlighted plans for facilities coaching supervision and dances for the fall and winter as part of community revitalization.
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Acton
Baskey
Pau Koto
Vanek
Athletic Association
Coop
Geotth Sethone
Fresd Dre Kn
Gar Stolen From Beside Residence of Harry Holmes
Early hours of Pre day a MAL Dodge Sedan belonging to Harry Holmes was stolen from Park Avenue. Chief Harrep and Toronto Police located the car in the city and returned it to Acton on Saturday. No damage or equipment loss reported. A Dodge coupe was later left on Lake Avenue Friday night, suggesting gang involvement and investigation by Chief Harrep.
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Harry’ Ates
Park Avenue
Harrep
Toronto
Acton
Torsanta
Lake
Asvenue
Wounded Now Home and Construction Delays Cited
Report notes a delay in reservoir construction has diminished water supply. Public Athithes arranged to pipe in the other spring. A 7 y/ Commission discusses appointing a committee to prepare plans. Councilor Creighton showed a sketch for highway entrance signs and manufacturers’ signs. Seventeen lendess were listed in the first draft despite added tons.
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Honor Hoff
Acton
Creighton
Conn Wlao
Los
Defend crime films at meeting on cinematic censorship
Film distributors argued crime films should not be barred for juvenile misdemeanors during a city council discussion. They opposed inviting provincial authorities to oversee censorship and urged proper screening instead.
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Victorin
Expenditure at School Sparks Board Deliberations on Needs
The board notes a 2000 expenditure to meet school needs and authorizes five new uniforms plus a supply list totaling 44 for Dandicraft items. Discussion covers religious education, school grounds lighting, toilet facilities, and ongoing grants. The secretary reports grants and payments, while the Property Committee drafts reports and approves toilet projects to meet health stipulations.
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Tns
Breshhead
Steysart
G. Wo McKensie
Wes
Hrantford Statianers
Tavton Public Utilities
Wdb Smith
UN McKenzie
Thas Ab
Board of
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Tso Po
Aulfe
Board of Health
Welcome Home To Acton and District Heroes Return
Acton and district celebrate returning servicemen from World War II including Jack Alter, Nodwell, Goodly Anderson, Waterhouse, Perryman, and others. Reports note overseas service in France, Belgium, Italy, and Germany, injuries, and family connections in Acton and nearby communities.
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Tle Goodly Anderson
Acton
France
Belgium
Mra H. Thorarinson
Toronto
Council Confers With Ratepayers on Properties
At a council meeting property owners discussed new street plans for Queen Street section one. A survey by Mr John Leishman and by-laws on water services, reservoir construction, and traffic were approved or advanced. A by-law to appoint Fred Turner as Municipal Treasurer was passed and changes to Church Street as a through street were enacted.
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Avian Coaneil
Job Creighton
Jon
Oakes
Wiltege Afb
Wisco Viet
Aed
Dave
Poppet
Alan
Cocimal
Jann Leishman
Council
Queen Street
Cartatsananga
Goa
Widh
Byslaw Wan Posse
Aby-Lnw
Oan Properties
Municipal Board
Fred Turner
Tinstead
Chareh ‘Street
Eon Cooper
Duck Fishing Oddity Stirs Montreal river outing
Frank and Jerry Kenney stayed at Cavaltrie on the St. Lawrence river but failed to catch fish. Frank hooked a duck on his line and brought it home, leaving the others empty handed.
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Montreal
Frank
Jiarry Kenney
Cavaltrie
St. Lawrence
Acton Soldier Ready to Return as War Casualties Listed
The article honors Acton native Staff Sergeant McNabb who died in England and notes his family’s sorrow and community support. It recalls his wartime service, education in Acton schools, and noted interests in astrology and archaeology. Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission announces the Decew Falls generating plant expansion costing $7,000,000.
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Tin Dive
Fenena
Annie Hs
Miles
Acton
Storey Glave
England
Toronto
Decew Falls
Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission
Community Dance and Euchre Nights This Fall
Upcoming events list dances and euchre at local halls. Busy Bees and Brothville present orchestras with admission around 40 cents. An Acton Ladies Orange Benevolent Association hosts weekly euchre and dance at L O L Hall Crewson Corners Thursdays at 8 30. Refreshments available.
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Acton
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United Centennial
Acton Lodge Llolilal
Acton Lodge
Ampitlton
Mas Phailips
Any Guelpt
Mia Vo Sutton
Floconelph
Matic Misnes
Siswalys Witerhouse
Taronta
Timi
Iran
Crockatt
Moss Nightingale
Aeton Lodge
Phia Lodge
Margaret Hook
Margaret
Harry Holmes
Gar
Elwood Perryman
Workman's Compensation
Wood Gage
Simon Hardware
Falbot
Hlassard
KB McRachern
National Stationers
Acton Free Press
OOM. Dent
Gorton Smith
Wisin
WT. McDonald
Acton and
Deen
Acton Fisuth
Tle
Rene Sna
Toads
Canada
Peng
Ton Vivelle
Maw
Chae Withers
Martine
Sere
Yemen
Jens Ata
Ke S
Jack Alter
Faeeback
Tire de France
Yeaterday Tie
Patal
Africa
Sicily
Haly
Holland
Victor Realde
Hin
Ontario Reformatory
Pte
Nodwell
Ute
Nuttwell
Armace Ltd
Sortors Waterhouse
Thomas Eheoat Perryman
Amsterdam
Mroo
F. Terryman
REO
Haty
Froonve
Juineess Louise Dragoon Guards
Italy
Germany
Sun
Nicol Ross
Tam
Bus Nicol
Guelabo
Belkiumk Prince
Glernian
Jatin
Nic
Entoting
Abeon Knitting Cobid
Serge Noth McNabhoaf Acton
Bob
Res ‘Ady
Neil McNabb
Pie Jim Waterhouse
Actan
Annoupeemedia
Mnitiaum
Busy Bees
Brothville Hall
Gawthaths Orchestra
Soc
Brine Town Plat
Carvey Fisters Orchestra
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