Local events and notices from Acton area
World wide communion services were held in local churches on Sunday. Heat was off in the schools on Wednesday morning and repairs were quickly made. Ten black caps were noticed on a raspberry bush at Arthur Griffin’s home RR 2 on Sunday. Mrs Mulison of Guelph teaches grade two at the public school replacing Miss Barrett. Free Press personal column invites names of visitors and visit places. Assessment notices mailed. total higher with more assessable property and a 5 mill tax rate. Actonians’ newest hobby is making bracelets from plastic thongs. police line up junior hobbyists due to high demand. Several town residents attended Georgetown fair on Saturday. Poliomyelitis cases in Halton County Health Unit rise to seven in two weeks with Oakville and Burlington among locations. Wedding notices welcome with forms at the office. Fern Brown receives long service pin from Mr McLean, regional director, after post office visit. missed convention. Scout Mothers’ Enchre prize winners listed for various categories. details given.
Fete Foreman and Wife Honored Before Move to Manitoulin Expositor
G A Dillis reports long time Acton printer Bob MacArthur to leave for the Manitoulin Expositor in Little Current with wife Mrs. MacArthur. Johnny joins later. Bob, foreman at the Acton plant for 12 years, was honored with a gold watch at a staff dinner in Milton. The couple’s service as community citizens and Bob’s 11 years on the Public Utilities Commission are noted.
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G. A. Dilis
Acton
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Manitoulin
Bob
MacArthur
Hawthorne Lodge
Star” Wak Bis
Johnny
G. A. Dills
Walker Lodge AF
Acton Women's Institute Hosts Health Theme Meeting
Mrs George Fryer hosted the Acton Women’s Institute session as Mrs R R Parker spoke on health and local service in the United States. The program included talks on eating to live, English usage, Blue Monday, and a quiz conundrum, followed by lunch and thanks to the hostess.
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George Fryer
Acton Women's Institute
R. Davidson
H. L Bente
R. R Parker
United States
W Ham
E Smith
Lantz
George
Dublin VI
George Lantz
Tee
Wm. Hamilton
Parker
Building supplies ad urging quality work and proper materials
A promotional note warns that shoddy materials ruin the result and urges buyers to choose high quality building supplies. It emphasizes planning before starting remodeling and promises a complete line of products.
Obituary notices from Acton and Georgetown area 1953
Births marriages and deaths announced for Watson Langan Van De Heijden Thompson Chisholm Taylor Bilton Clifford and others. Notices include Neta Helen Watson Aliigan Petranella De Mun Katharine Bernard and Isabel Bilton with funeral and interment details and thanks from the Hepburn family.
Community Events Calendar Highlights Local Activities
Announcements of upcoming bazaars movie nights and club meetings across area churches and organizations. Highlights include the Ladies Auxiliary bazaar on October 17 and a Nov 17 event, St Albans Anglican Young People film night on October 12, and farm related meetings hosted by Acton Junior Farmers and Junior Institute. Anniversary services for St Davids Presbyterian Church Camp Milton set for October 7 with guest preacher Rev W O Adamson.
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St David's Presbyterian Church
Camp Mwitle
Tam
Wo J Adamson
St. Gries
Humber Valley
Toronto
Fall Clearance SALE Ford Used Tractors and Vehicles
Fall clearance sale lists a 1949 Ford tractor a 1950 Ford half ton pickup a 194B Chev three ton stake truck a 186 Ford three ton hoist and body equipment. Includes used tractors and trucks offered at reduced prices.
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Ford
Inter
Sheriff Sale Notice for Acton Goods of Christine Glacomelli
Wentworth Mondar a De Company Limited sues Christine Glacomelli. Sheriff seizure includes a coat hanger mould. Public auction in Acton Halton at Plastones Ltd premises on Tuesday October 3 at 2 pm. Terms: payment as directed by Sheriff C W J Robertson.
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Chanels
T. Christine Glacomelli
Wentworth Mondara De'Company Limited
Acton
Halton
Plastones Ltd
Tweeday
C. W. J Robertson
County of
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