Visitors from out of town at the fair noted names
A long list of attendees from Guelph Toronto Milton Kitchener Georgetown Brampton Hamilton and other Ontario towns appears in attendance. Notables include Harold Nicklin Leo Latham Emma Robinson and many couples and families visiting for the fair weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nicklin
Guelph
Leo Latham
John Kenney
R. Harris
Rockwood
C. H Heslop
Milton
Robert Storey
Toronto
Mies Martha Orr
Wm. McNabb
Boyd Clark
Prudence Cook
Les McLain
A Clark
Geo. Agrew
Wiii Near
Kitchener
N. B. Weight
Vernon Cale
Clare Prosser
Hanover
D. Richardson
J. M. McDonald
Garfield McGilvray
Georgetown
Ness Swackhamer
New Toronto
F. Crewson, Jr
Norman Masales
Margaret J. Macdonald
Gordon Huffman
Hamilton
Donald McDougall
Frank Browning
Jean and
Anna Lindsay
Herb Taylor
Bob
and Mallace Matheson
Hilleburg
George McBain
Heapler
Herbert Lambert
George Eliott
Toronto University
Benham
King
Shirley Elliott
Normal School
Margaret and
Joan Somerville
Roy Brown
Kay Brown
Roy Coulter
Lois
Corwhin
Ber
Wallace
W. D. Frick
Solman
Earl Vincent
Barbara Vincent
Harold Swackhamer
W. P. Brill
Lettie Scott
Waterloo
Arnold Price
Clarence Price
Jean Moffat
A. T. Mann
Reba McNabb
Guelph General Hospital
Helen McEachern
Archie McPherson
Frank Manton
Gertrude Ramshaw
J. Johnson
Mmte Donald van Norman
Jim Ford
Teddy
Judy
Jas Higgins
Gladstone
Ogdensburg
Spencer Huah
Robt. Waldie
W. Robertson
Sam Anderson
Istington
FE Ryder
Dor. McLean
St. Joseph's Hospital
Chas. Roberts
Port Hope
Clarence Wright
E. Ryder
Fred Cross
Fred Jr
Thorold
R. O. Stapleton
Harvest Festival Services and Church Anniversary Notice
Sunday October 10 1943 morning worship at 11 00 am afternoon service at 7 00 pm Morning service includes Congregation of the Children of the Church Our Church School hosts at 12 10 pm Harvest Festival events announced for October 24 and Church Anniversary on November 14 You Are Welcome to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of the Children of the Church
Our Church School
Presbyterian Church Service Notice
Sunday October 10 11.00 am Thanking Service Sacraments 7.00 pm Evening Service led by Rev. W ML Andarpott BA MD with Mr Murray Coles quoted They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Coles
Baptist Church Acton Service Notice
Baptist Church Acton announces Rev Chas Re Goweh, Minister. Sunday October 10 1948 services at 10 30 Sunday School and 11 30 am sermon. B Y P A at Mr and Mrs Chas Landborough home. Commission of the Church to evangelise the world cited from Matthew 28 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Chas. Landaboriugh
St Albans Anglican Rector Welcomes Niagara Falls Visitors
St Albans Church announces 1948 October 10 services led by Rector Rev W G Luxton. Visitors Miss Mera McCausland and Thelma Blinco and Mrs Wm Lil from Niagara Falls stayed with Miss Frances Kenney. Local families attended anniversary services at Era mosa Stone Church and visited friends after the fair on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans Church
W. G. Luxton
B.A
Mera McCausland
Thelma Blinco
Wm. Lil
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Frances Kenney
Earl Lambert
Stone Church
Eramosa
Wm. Hamilton
Harold Wansbrough
Bonnie and
Carol
Gorton McKay
Toronto
Scout Apple Day Scheduled by Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts announce annual Apple Day on Saturday October 16. Funds raised aim to build a new Scout hut after three years of saving. Contributions are urged to be as liberal as possible in support of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Public School Field Day Planned in Milton
North Halton public schools Acton Georgetown and Milton prepare for an annual field day in Milton at Agricultural Park. Intermediate athletes aged 11 to 12 compete against 13 to 15 year olds for a trophy based on points. E W Foster Milton principal chairs. event starts at 143 in the afternoon and invites parents and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Miton
E. W. Foster
Milton Public School
Agricultural Park
Acton School Board Approves Scout Hall Ground Lease
Acton School Board met on Tuesday evening with Trustees present and new members taking oath. They approved leasing a section of unused school grounds for a Scout Hall, to protect board interests, and set meetings for the first Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Yemson
J. Chapman
N. Bowles
F. G. Oakes
L. Lovell
Department of Education
Boller
MacKenzie
Aradea
Rotary Club
North Halida H
Donates to Scouts and Pool Highlight LO.D.E. Event
The October meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. was hosted by Mrs. Schroeder with Mrs. N. Baird presiding. Proceeds from the Acton Fair tag day fund food parcels for Britain and support the Swimming Pool Fund and Scout group buildings. Christina Lamb received the annual award for top eighth grade student. Rev. J. M. Alderson spoke on patriotism and local historical sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Christina Lamb
J. C. Matthews
J. M. Alderson
Capt. Anderson
Grand River
Mabel Dunham
Brantford
Galt
Kitchener
Guelph
Rockwood
Grant McDonald
Capt. Alderson
Holmes
Gardiner
Kirkness
E. Cooper
September Knox Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs McLellan's
The Knox Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs D McLellan's home was led by president Mrs F McCutcheon. Bible lesson by Mrs Ro O'Hara and prayer by Mrs John Anderson. Plans formed for the anniversary supper with committees named. A quiz, social hour, and invitation for next meeting at the Manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies' Aid
D. MccLellan
F. McCutcheon
Ro O'Hara
John Anderson
A. J. Buchanan
F. Blow
Ottawa tax free Family Allowance payments total about 270 million
Ottawa reports that tax free Family Allowance disbursements reach about 270 million dollars annually. The figure highlights government support reaching a broad range of families nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Acton Fair 1948 Marked by Weather and Success
Despite rain the Acton Fair of 1948 drew sizable crowds and featured awards for Milton and Georgetown entries. Winners included Sardra Louisine Hargrave and David Michael McMillan in young classes, with five prizes to twins from the Robinson Co. Hamilton. The midway buzzed with rides ice cream and hot foods while the Acton Boys and Girls Band performed to an appreciative crowd. Livestock parades and farm implements displays highlighted the day as a bright note in poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Georgetown
Way Thomas
Robt
Kelly
Loastle
Sardra Louisine
M. Hargrave
David Michael
Michael McMillan
Acton
Robinson Co
Hamilton
Babba
Acton Falr
Extensive Auction Sale at Milton Residence
Public auction on Wednesday October 18 starting at one oclock at Wifred Leeson residence Martin Street Milton features living room dining room and bedroom furniture. Items include Chesterfield suite mahogany dining set Westinghouse refrigerator general kitchen items garden tools and an assortment of rugs and decor. Terms cash with clerk on sale day no reserve as home is sold. Auctioneers B Hindley and Elliott Randell contact Rockwood Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wifred Leeson
Martin Street
Milton
Chesterfield
Westinghouse
Moffat
Caulfield
B Hindley
Elliott W. Randell
Rockwood
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Ontario
Louis Pickerin
Bower Avenue
Trinity
Cecil A. Carr Savage
Tel
Pease Werm
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F. L.wright
Wilbur St
Scout Halk
LO. D. E
Ryan’s Auditorium
Harold Wright
Donelle
Knox Ladies
Acton Fair
Case Farm Implements
Floyd Marlatt
Main St. Milton
Mrs
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L.W. Agar’s
Cooper’s Men’s
Ing Store
Tyrone Power
Nightmare Alley
Cela
ALLIN
Lok Collier
Rchard Crane
Anne Todd
Mal EL Clu Atte Watewekae
Chad Faut
Vareza E
Ae Eng Pidgeon - Kerr
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Adult Entertainment
Clark Gable
Anne Baxter
Lana Turner
John Hodiak
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