Acton Community News Highlights Visitors and Local Events
Personal notes from Acton chronicle visits to Acton homes and surrounding towns. Mentions Mrs Loma Clarke in Lakeview, air travel to England, and visitors from Florida Toronto Ottawa and Barrie. Social events include weddings and a Lions club charter night. Nearby reports cover church activities, a Friendship Evangelism workshop, and a hunting trip by hydro workers with no moose found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loma Clarke
Lakeview
Wes
George Walls
Municipal of Hospital
England
Malton
Scout Hall Busy Again Leaders for All Groups
Volunteers rebuild a full program at Scout Hall with girls and boys joining weekly. Cub packs meet Monday and Thursday, scouts Tuesday, guides Wednesday, and Brownies Saturday. Sea Rangers and Rover crews also reorganized under new leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trim
Ron Lewis
Scout Group
Scout Hall
Murray Scovne
Jim
Hackland
Jim Roden
Ballina
Neil Miller
George Hargrave
Tom Watson
Jessie Coles
Harry Reiners
Rangers
Rovers
Sea Rangers
Ted Franklin
Speaker Outlines Christianity At Knox WMS Thankoffering
Knox Church Knox WMS afternoon fall thankoffering service drew guests from Georgetown Hillsburgh Campbellville and Rockwood. Guest speaker Mrs John Shepherd of Galt urged study and prayer to advance Christianity with a focus on membership growth and dedicated service. Local members honored contributors and shared music and fellowship after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox W
Thankoffering
Knox Church
A. H. McKenzie
R. Clark
C. Moran
Town
Georgetown
Hillsburgh
Campbellville
Rockwood
O. Moran
Isabel Anderson
John Boxenham
D. Kennedy
R. Clarke
C. Moore
Allison
J. McGrer
Bruce
Ospringe
Knox Choir
Mel McCullough
Alert
John Shepherd
Galt
Guelph
Shepherd
Peaker
R. R. Parker
McCullough
Messa
New Gas Well 40 Blows In After Two Months of Drilling
Gas well number 40 at the farm of George L Leslie in Esquesing Township roared three miles away as sweet gas escaped from 2000 feet underground. Driller Lorne McKillop ignited exhaust and released a 420 pound press plume, visible for miles. Drilling began August 5 with rock struck at 28 feet, continuing until gas found at depth. estimated output half a million cubic feet per day at over 400 psi. Public demonstration invited.
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Number 40
Anthonyternoon
Gas and Oil Explorations Limited
George L. Leslie
Trenton
Lorne McKillop
Neighbor's Action Saves Family Home
Prompt action by William Butler from R R 2 Acton helped save the Fraser McDonald home when a morning kitchen fire broke out. Butler dragged smouldering insulation from the wall and carried water from across the road while Acton firemen arrived and drenched remaining hot spots. McDonald works at Lindsay's Flour Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Butler
Acton
Fraser McDonald
McDonald
Lindsay
Standard Time Returns Sunday October 28
The newspaper notes a switch back to Standard Time on Sunday October 28 indicating a clock change and the return of winter time.
Acton Quarry Opens With Modern Conveyors and Safety
The Acton quarry shows a new loading system with 240 cars storage and a two diesel locomotive setup to move cars. Conveyor belts and warning horns protect workers as limestone is quarried crushed and shipped daily after a winter pause and seasonal restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Aton
Phic
Limehouse Guild
Timig. Ry
Guild Plans Bazaar Groceries for Prizes
The October meeting of St. Alyban's Ladies' Guild met in the parish hall with Mrs. G. Cur y presiding in the president's absence. They planned a November 3 bazaar and urged members to contribute a kitchen item for a hamper prize. The meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction and a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aly [Ban’s Ladies’ Guild
G. Cury
C. Nellis
Willie
High School Board Dines with Teachers at Royal Hotel
Acton District High School board entertained Avion District High School staff at a dinner in Guelph on October 3. Guests praised Principal FA Hansen and staff, with Rev Dwight Engel noting that unity between board and staff yields the best work.
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VO wWeanesuay
Uct Ber
Acton District
Euard
Avion District High School
Royal Hotel
Guelph
B.S. Force
Dwight Engel
FA. Hansen
Y Men Begin Fall Movie Series at the Y M C A
The Y Men start Saturday fall films at the Y M C A drawing 160 children for Alice in Wonderland and other stories. A donated Monettes gift helped purchase a new projector last week. Children of all ages are invited to attend the showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's Men
Y.M.C.A
Fire Prevention Week Campaign Urges Fire Hazard Removals
Firefighters urge homes and businesses to eliminate fire hazards during Fire Prevention Week campaign. Officials emphasize inspecting for faulty wiring, clutter, and unsafe practices to reduce risk.
Acton High School Staff Thank Board for Appreciation
Mrs. Mazel Orr of the Acton District High School staff expressed thanks to the board for a gesture of appreciation. Representing the Acton District High School Board were Mr. Force, chairman, Mr. Engel, Jack Reid, W. Swackhamer and WG Middleton, secretary treasurer. High School staff listed include EB. A. Tinsen, M. R. Bevan, Miss Jean Barber, Joseph Bray, Thomas Carter, William Coats, Miss June Conway, Oscar Drijber, Rows Lambourn, Miss Juan Lee, Jean Leroy, Mia, Sylvia McCrae, Miss Louise Meadmore, William Mitchell, Mrs. Hazel Orr, William Patterson, Peter Robinson, Mrs. Grace Rogers, Clarence Rognvaldson and William Soules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazel Orr
Acton District High School
Acton
Mr. Force
Me. Engel
Jack Reid
W. Swackhamer
WG. Middleton
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Orville Gaines
Florida
Miss Daisey Forster
Mary Chalmers
Toronto
Teachers’ Federation
Erin
Stanley Gammon
Ite
Norman J. Braida
Actons
Guelph College
Laverne Allan and
Tracy
Ottawa
Chester Allan
G. Rognvaldson
H. Burns
Alliston
Buffalo
James Rolston
Arthur
Mount Forest
Y's Man's International
Elecy G. W. McKenzie
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
George Ramshaw
Barrie
Catharine Ramshaw
Imary
Elizabeth Ramshaw
C. L. Rognvaldson
Robert Campbell
Marlie Burnside
Whitby United Church
Whitby
Wilmer Atkins
R.R
Shelbourne
St. E
Allan Lauder
The
Lions Club
Lauder
Gil Malcolm
Hartley Coles
Bramalea Lions Club
Riviera
Norval
Kitchener
Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Clarence Coles
Murray , Coles
Avton
Christian Reformed Church
D.C. Les
Stewart Town Hall
Grimsby
Holland
Hydro
Ag Mason
Jack Ridley Cartage
National Line
Thompson Fuels Ltd
Atlas Typewriter
Dills Stationery
Mill St
Canadian Legion
Roy's Electric Service
Esquirements
Marley Canadian Ltd
High School
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P.head
St. George's Square
Acton Free Press
EB. A. Tin
Custom Cleaners
Main ST. N
Lovell Bros
NO. 40
NO. 25 Hwy
Speyside
Anthony Gas & Oil Exploration Limited
Quicely
Wwe
Acton Farm
Purina
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