Acton Fire Teams Standardize Equipment This Week
A seven day program converts Acton fire fighting gear to Ontario standard. Fire engines and hydrants receive updated adapters and threads matching the Toronto department standard. Empire Brass holds a near one million dollar contract to supply fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario
Toronto
C. E Beck
Toronto Fire Department
Mutual
Halton
County
Georgetown
Burlington
Trafalgar
Empire Brass
Limehouse Presbyterian notes and obituaries brief
Holy Communion held at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with Rev. A Calder officiating. New member welcomed, Lloyd McEnery family. Sympathy extended to O Moffat and John Nickell families for recent losses. Local social notes include W I convention attendance, visits by residents, and congratulations on a new baby son for Bill and Mrs Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Calder
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Lloyd McEnery
O. Moffat
William
Acton
John Nickell
Eden Mills
James
Limehouse
Lane
Mesdames Ellerby, Smethurst
Sanford
W. I
Ida May Beatty Dies in Acton at 64
Ida May Beatty daughter of the late Alex Beatty died at home in Acton on Tuesday September 30 in her 65th year after a long illness. Born near Norval she lived in Erin Township before moving to Acton eight years ago. She worked for T Eaton Co Toronto before retiring to her home. She leaves her mother in Acton seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral held in Acton with interment at Huxley Cemetery Hillsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May Beatty
Alex Beatty
Acton
Norval
Miss Beatty
Erin Township
T. Eaton Co
Toronto
The
United Church
Robert
Erin Herbert
Ernest
Hillsburgh
Henry
Simcoe
Gordon
Woodbridge
Wes
Guelph
Alex
New Musicians and Drum Majorettes Join Junior Band
The junior band practice drew a record turnout with about 25 new players seeking positions and six new drum majorettes. The Acton band won the Waterloo Music Society trophy in June and the large trophy will be kept in Acton permanently. A gold medal for each player arrives later and will be presented at the annual banquet with the trophy on display in the Free Press window. Engineers and architects led Canadian income waivers in 1849 with an average of 310 428.
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Waterloo Music Society
Ac‘ton
Acton
Baptist Church 110th Anniversary Guest Minister
The Baptist Church observed its 110th anniversary with Rev. E. G. Baxter of Port Colborne as guest speaker. Miss Lilie Moore of Bethany Baptist Church Toronto was soloist. Baxter preached on The Quest for God and security in Jesus Christ. Miss Moore sang Be Thou My Vision and Love Divine. The evening service featured Rev. R. H. Armstrong’s sermon The Quest for Security based on Luke 12 13 21. Rev. Ralph Price gave benediction as Dwight Patterson led services with Charles Landsborough at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
E. G. Baxter
Port Colborne
Lilie Moore
Bethany Baptist Church
Toronto
Jesus Christ
God
Miss Moore
E. A. Currey
Iesson
R. H. Armstrong
Ralph Price
Dwight Patterson
Charles Landsborough
Lome Garner
September Meeting of Knox Ladies Aid
The September meeting of Knox Ladies Aid met in the church classroom on Tuesday afternoon September 30. President Mrs F J McCutcheon presided with reports on past month work. Committees were named for the annual turkey dinner and serving arrangements. Lunch was served by Mrs A M McPherson and helpers amid a pleasant social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies’ Aid
F. J. McCutcheon
Murray Smith
E. Smith
J. Dennis
R. Davidson
Fred Anderson
A. J. Buchanan
R. M. McDonald
A.M. McPherson
Trophy Cabinet For New School
The Ac ton Women's Institute met at Mrs. A Wilderspin's home on October 2 at 2:30. President Mrs. R L Davidson led business as members answered roll with laundry hints. The group voted to fund a trophy cabinet for the new school after Mr G McKenzie suggested gifts. Mrs E Smith and Mrs Fred Anderson were chosen to attend the Guelph district area convention in Kitchener October 7–8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women’s Institute
A. Wilderspin
R. L. Davidson
Acton Fair
G. McKenzie
McKenzie
Guelph
Kitchener
E. Smith
Fred Anderson
Ofc
One Member Short Perfect Attendance at Rotary Meeting
President Johnny Gay highlighted 9 per cent attendance with only one member absent at the Rotary club meeting on Tuesday. Guests George Musselle and Dr. W Somerville attended. The Phalanx club offered help at the upcoming fun fair. Reports covered a Toronto prize purchase trip, a Sick Children's Hospital visit, a second trip for a case, and a Streetsville ticket sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Gay
Rotary Club
George Musselle
Acton
W. Somerville
Haileybury
Phalanx Club
Art Padbury
Toronto
W. Rumley
Sick Children's Hospital
Century Old Acton House to Be Moved to New Site
A century old house at the corner of Mill and John Streets in Acton is being moved to No. 7 Highway east of Acton. Jack Fields bought the house and is coordinating the move after a long local history of ownership, with Douglas Manning planning a new business property on the current site.
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Mill and
John Streets
No. 7
Acton
Adams
Ruth Adams
Ann McKenzie
Hhe
John Holgate
Main Street
Angus Kennedy
Kennedy
Graham Lawson
Emily Scott
John Scott
William Grant
Grant
Robert Fisher
Erin
Fisher
John Street
Mill Street
Free Press
HP Moore
T. Brown
Douglas Manning
Minnaning
John Sto
Jack Fields
Winners in Duke of Devonshire bazaar draws Saturday
At the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 10.D.E. bazaar held Saturday October 4 in the M C A hall Acton area residents and guests won prizes. Names include Miss Ethel Tretoar and Mrs Perkins among several Acton participants plus Mrs J M McDonald Toronto and Mrs Alex Pury Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Ethel Tretoar
Btern—Mills—Cdielh
Mes_Lanritt
Ny Sale
Perkins
Bruce Smith
Bert Mowat
Bellamy
Walker
Mooney
Wes Beatty
Underwood
Drysdale
van Fleet
McKeough
Earl Mosales
John Wilson
Acton
J. M. McDonald
Toronto
Alex Pury
Guelph
Knox Presbyterian Men Plan Laymen Group
The Knox Acton church met Monday evening to organize a laymen's association. Rev G L Royal from Norval gave a keynote address on men’s group work. A unanimous vote backed forming the regular association and officers will be nominated at the next meeting. Short films and refreshments followed, signaling strong fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian
Acton
Gordon Oder
Charles Kirkness
R. H. Armstrong
A. J. Buchanan
G. L. Royal
Norval
Charles Davidson
Royal
Acton YMCA Names R J Redfern General Secretary
R J Redfern, 29, of Toronto, appointed general secretary of the Acton YMCA as the board welcomes his leadership. An open house is planned in October for Acton residents to meet him. he is married with two children, a girl aged five and a boy seven.
Duke of Devonshire I ODE Holds October Meeting
The regular October meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter I ODE was held at Mrs Garner’s Mill Street home. Regent Mrs Alfred Long presided, welcoming new member Mrs Gordon Beatty. A bazaar report was presented, guest speaker Mrs Leckie offered service ideas, and flowers were given to her. Hostesses included Mrs Graham, Mrs Masales, Mr Wolfe, Mrs Barr, Mrs Mooney, and Mrs Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Garner
Mill St
Alfred Long
Gordon Beatty
Leckie
Schroeder
Ken Blow
Lecki
Luncheonette debate over mark to show meat corner
In a luncheonette a customer suggests improving a sandwich by adding a mark to indicate which corner the meat is in. The proprietor asks for clarification and the idea is floated playfully.
Council to consider sewer operation transfer and fire escape issues
Acton council heard J F MacArthur and C Wood urge the town take over sewer plant operations and laterals. They noted criticism of costs and staff, and proposed hiring a man with Commission staff ready to assist. Also discussed fire escape for the YMCA basement, tree removal, bank obstruction, arena use, and sewer account settlements as the Ontario Municipal Board reviews total project costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. MacArthur
C. Wood
Council
Acton Council
J. R. MacArthur
Comcil
Rachlin
P.usc
Wood
PUAC
Sewer Committee
Commission
R. Bean
EK. Bilton
C. Sutton
Y.M.C. Board
Y.M.C.A
J. Stewart
Mason
Acton
A. P. Green
Vetter
Blow and Green
Force Electric Products
Department of Health
Central Mortgage
Ontario Municipal Board
J. BR. Adamson
LE. Buckland
John St. No
Quilting Orders Drive Woman's Association Meeting
The Woman's Association of the United Church met at Mrs. H. Burns home with good attendance. Mrs. Burns presided as president and a devotional period was led by Mrs. E Lambert. Quilting progress was reported with several items completed and other orders underway. Cards were sent to sick and shut-ins and plans were formed for an upcoming event. The Mizpah benediction closed the meeting, and lunch was served by Mrs. Burns with assistance from other members. A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
H. Burns
E Lambert
Burns
G. Howman
B. Mowat
C. L. Poole
A. McKeown
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P.U.C
Leslie Frost
Acton School Board
Lumehouse
D.E
iMen
Knox
John Smith
Mr. Smith
John Sts
R. Redfern News General Secretary
O.D.E
Een
R. V. Anderson
Jhe
Lorne Gamer Motors
Waterhouse
Department of Highways
Main
Acton Legion
Bell Telephone
Guelph Sand’ & Gravet
Thompson Motors
Acton Woodcraft
Flintkote Co
Ware
J H. Goy
Cartage
L. Duby
Marsh Tire Service
Acton Pug. Oo
Canada Law Book Co
Bell Telephone Co
Lakeview Greenhouse
Norwich Lion
W. D. Talbot Co
Acton Free Press
Watson Dairy
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