Arts and Crafts Group Organized in Acton
In Acton about 0 women met to study forming an arts and crafts group. Miss Ruth Homa of the Canadian Handicraft Guild spoke on creative activity and costs. An executive was elected with Mra W J Heatty as president and Misa Reta McNabb as treasurer. next week plans include material purchases and instructional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dick Bean
Coopersta
W. Wolfe
Ruth Homa
Canadien, Handicraft Guild
Ontario College of Art
Wr W Wolfe
W.J. Heatty
George Mason
Misa Reta McNabb
Claude Cook
Mra
Deatty
Vancouver Bride Weds Donald Pringle in September Ceremony
Donna Meta Rockhold became the bride of Donald William Pringle at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver on September 30. The couple, graduates of Vancouver Normal School and the University of Toronto, plan a month long motor trip to Toronto Acton and New York before settling at Copper Mountain HC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Christ Church Cathedral
Donna Meta Rockhold
Cyril P. Walters
Donald Wiliam Pringle
Alex Pringle
RR 1
Acton
Toronto
Cecil Swanson
Marian Adams
John Woyt
Ted Wiltshire Jr
Lome Rockhold
Vancouver Normal School
University of Toronto
New York
Middle States
Copper Mountain HC
Lovely Toronto Wedding as Joanne Holmes Wed to Clifford Webster
Joanne Holmes daughter of George Holmes Port Perry Ont and Clifford Webster son of S H Webster Acton Ont were married September 2 at Olivet Baptist Church Toronto officiated by Rev A R Poynter. Bridesmaid and attendant gowns in cinnamon brown and bronze with matching caps. Groom and ushers included John Ireland Kemble Allan Witerby Acton. Honeymoon to Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet Baptist Church
Terants
Joanne Holmes
George Holmes
Port Perry
Ont
Clifford Webster
S. H Webster
Webster
Acton
A. R Poynter
Isobel Jones
John Ireland
Kemble Ont
Douglas Browning
Ottawa
Mia Donald Gallvan
Delhi
Kemble
Allan Witerby
John Filerby
Detroit
Michigan
Mrs S Husband 93 Laid To Rest In Acton and Toronto
Mrs Mary Ann Blair Husband widow of Spencer Husband died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Toronto aged 93. Born November 1857 in Kilbride she lived in Acton for over forty years. She was active in Knox Presbyterian and local organizations. Funeral held Tuesday with service at Vector Bo Rumies and interment at Palovterw eters Acton. Pallbearers included Messrs Rabt Wortan Gear M Herbert Feestherstane Fred FR Witham and more.
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Mary Ann Blair
Spencer Husband
Rosas Anderson
Queen Street
Toronto
Husband
Kilbride
Bni
Thomas
Mary Walr
Acton
Harlier
Red Crown
IODE
Ladies Aid
Knox Presbyterian Church
Bessie No Anderson
Gladstone
Ogdensburg
N. Yo
George A Wair
Santa Monica
California
Jessie Matthews
W .R. Kenney
Herbert Feestherstane
Fred FR
Witham Farty
Rs Matthews
Eae
C Stone
Hold Horse Shoe Contest to Aid Knox Church Ladies Aid
A community horseshoe pitching event was held to raise funds for Knox Church Ladies' Aid. Walter Kentner and Charter Hubbie led with high scores while Ab Robinson and De Mason followed. After the contest, sandwiches and coffee were served and a collection taken for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Rot Davidson Y Sato
Tri
Mien
Walter Kentner
Charter Hubbie
Ab Robinson
de Mason Chase
Dominion Hotel Robbery Leads to Taxi Ride to Toronto
A hotel worker hired last week robbed the Dominion Hotel after midnight and stole $60 from the safe. He fled by taxi to Toronto with the cash as police investigate the incident and seek the suspects. Subways are described as being ventilated by piston-driven air movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Hotel
Toronto
Dominion
Joe McLean
Birthday greetings for Mrs T Harrison 94
Mrs Thomas Harrison celebrated her 94th birthday on September 15 at her daughter Mrs A Root’s home in Rockwood. She remains in fairly good health aside from long‑standing eyesight loss. Friends and neighbors visited and offered best wishes. daughter Mrs Witter from Galt came to spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harrison
A. Root
Rockwood
Harrison
Mre Witter
Galt
Greenock W I Delegates Named for Stratford Trip
Mrs Chas Binnie hosted the September Greenock Women’s Institute meeting. President Mrs T Hernley led the session with fourteen ladies attending. Delegates were named to attend the Arca Convention in Stratford. A Canadian product display and scripture reading opened the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Binnie
Greenock
Notice to Creditors Cree estate Erin Wellington Ont
Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of James Howell Cree a retired farmer of Erin Township Wellington died about September 12 1949 must file proof with the undersigned solicitor by October 2 1950 after which distribution will occur with only filed claims Executrix Sarah Jane Lelich Ryker Solicitor Acton Ontario dated September 2 1950 a 12 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Howell Creetate
Erin
Wellington
Acton Ontario
Sarah Jane Lelich
Ryker
CF Leatherland
Acton
Ontaris
Auction sale in Guelph Township details farm equipment
An auction sale by Hindley and Elliott of farm equipment at a Guelph Township farm on Saturday October 14 at 1 o clock. The sale includes horses and harness, cows of Ayrshire and Hereford breeds, young cattle, hogs, grain, power implements, horse implements, furniture, and miscellaneous farm items. Cash on sale day. removal required promptly. signs posted from the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
West End
Guelph
Marden
Marion-Mary Hill
Ayrshire
Chraks
Finley
Hindley and Elliott
Rockwood
Milton
Fred Bantie
Audrey Rinehart Weds George Sutton at Ebenezer Church
Audrey Joan Rinehart and George Arthur Sutton wed at Ebenezer Church in Nassagawega. The 3 pm ceremony featured Rev RW Pickersgill, Violinist Irene Blaley, and soloist N Henry. Attendants included Miss Kitty Anderaga. best man Ivan Monkhouse. ushers Fred Rinehart and Harvey Sutton. Reception at Brookville Hall with pink and white decor followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Church
Nassagawega
Audrey Jean Rinehart
Frank Rinehart
Campbellville
George Arthur Sutton
Harvey Sutton
Puslinch
RW. Pickersgill
Irene Blaley
Moffat
N. Henry
Ivan Monkhouse
Puntinch
Fred Rinehart
Brookville Hall
Peterborough
Ottawa
Ontario
Toronto
Hamilton Guelph
Welland
Dunnville
Morriston
Hornby
Rockwood
Florence and Freeman
Rotarians Hear of Veterans Affairs Speech
Mr Morris Searle Chief Pensions Advocate of Veterans Affairs spoke to Acton Rotary Club on war pensions and the costs of war in human lives. He cited Canadian losses in World Wars I and II and outlined care for veterans including those with disputed or post service fitness issues. Art Padbury introduced him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Morris Searle
Department of Veterans Affairs
Acton
Searle
Sut
Art Padbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court of Revision
Cree Council Chamber
Meon
J. McGeachie
Roy
Manning Electric
Speedvale Avenue
Umea
Johnny Appello
Dorothy Lamoga
Tyrone Power
the Swordsman
Larry Parkes
Marguerite Chapman
Rex Harrison
Peggy Cummings
Georgetown
Lillian Park
Bower Avenus
Spirella
A. Floyd Smith
Quebec St
Mrs. S. Husband
Mrs. T. Harrison
Stratford
James
Guelph Township
Hho
Audrey Joan Rinehart
George Sutton
Veterans’ Affairs
A. Mason, Mayer
Lisle
Elliott Bros
Bill Jones
Farmer Bill Jones
Johnny Bognar
Ronnie Demitre Ts
Milton Arena
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