Weekend Visits Across Ontario In Thanksgiving News
A long list of residents visiting relatives and friends across Ontario from Toronto to Kingston, Gananoque, Acton, Guelph, and Brantford over Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend. Notables include Miss Mary Ritchie in Toronto, Doug McEachern at home, and Mr. Gordon Preece arriving in Acton with the Aquitania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Geo. Jiggins of
Aurora
Acton
Alf. Long
Don
Wallace Ave
Toronto
Ted Gybson
Wm. Landsborough
Elmer Terry
Joan
Donna Terry
Brantford
Thomas Bennet
M. Z. Bennett
The Dobbie Lapson Engagement in Acton
Mr and Mrs James Dobbie Lappin announce the engagement of their elder daughter Thelma Mabel to Gilbert Isaac Jordan son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Jordan both of Acton. The marriage is planned for the latter part of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davedson
Canadian West
Rockies
Jasper
Peace River District
James Dobbie Lappin
Acton
Thelma Mabel
Gilbert
Isaac Jordan
Yfir
Hubert Jordan
Church Services and Festival Dates Notice
Church announces morning worship at 11 00 and child church option at 11 30. Church School at 12 10. Harvest Festival on Sunday Oct 24 and Church Anniversary on Sunday Nov 24. All are welcome.
Presbyterian Church Service At Knox Church Acton
Rev J M Anderson leads morning and evening services at Knox Church Acton. Morning service at 11 oclock and evening service at 7 oclock. Theme from Isaiah They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Baptist Church ACTON Anniversary Service
Baptist Church Acton announces Rev Chas R Gower as minister. Schedule lists Sunday October 17 1948 at 10 30 Sunday School 11 30 The Christian's Burden 8 00 p m Thursday B Y P U plus October 3rd anniversary service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian's Burden
B.Y.P
Priest Questions Michael on Hay Theft Confession
A humorous exchange features a man named Michael admitting to stealing hay after an initial confession. He tells the priest he plans to take the remaining hay tonight, framing the act as a larger theft and seeking absolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Era mos a Council Grants Funds for Rink and Legion
At the monthly Era mos a council meeting the Rockwood Community Club received a 150 grant to finance a skating rink. An additional 15 was approved for the Canadian Legion Remembrance Day services. A road expense interim grant of 10 992 07 was reported along with 2 558 97 in accounts. By law talks on closing hours were deferred for one month. Heating system inquiry for the Township Garage assigned to Deputy Reeve Benham. Next meeting set for November 1 as Court of Revision and general business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Era
Rockwood
Pollo Village Trust
Eet
Canadian Legion
Department of Highways
Holman Construction Co
McKenzie Bros
E. H. “Benham
Three slightly deaf men drive to London mishearing town
In a rattling car the trio nears London and mistakes Wembley for Thurstay. One asks if this is Wembley, another corrects it to Thurstay, and they decide to stop for a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tom
Wembly
Harry
Thurstay
Notice to Creditors and Otters Pro People of Acton
Notice to creditors of Robert Leavens late of Acton Halton Woodworker who died about August 20. Creditors must prove claims to solicitor Richard L Leavens Fonthill Ontario or his agent by October 16 after which time the estate will be distributed only to filed claims. Dated Acton Ontario September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mares
Alfred Leavens
Acton
Halton
Richard L Leavens
Fonthill
Ont
C.F Leatherland
Ontario
Wartime Auction of WILLIAM TENNANT Property
An auction sale of the property of William Tennant at 45 Normandy Blvd Georgetown Wartime Housing on No 7 Highway is set for Saturday October 16 1918 at 1 30 p m. Items include Crosley Shelved refrigerator Avt spring Addison Mantel Radio air ity vacuum cleaner New Haven Record Player Easy Electric Wash Machine Davenport Chairs dinette set and many household goods plus silverware kitchenware and garden gear. Terms cash Frank Petch auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tennant
Normandy Blvd
Georgetown
Crosley Shelvader
Addison Mantel Radio
Alrity
Atlate Tachmetiis
New Haven
Easy
New Davenport
Cc.sional
le Hoy
Plassock
Nautsal
Simmons
Phassock
Webster's
Penguin Club Teens Kick Off 1948 49 Season In Acton Parade
The Penguin Club opens with 125 teens attending and 12 nominations for president. Four candidates—Jim Spielvogel, Ken Allan, Meh Blow, and Gordon Lawson—lead a Halloween-style campaign parade from Town Hall to the Y. Spielvogel withdraws. voters urged to pick a capable leader. A dance night brings visitors from nearby towns and instructor George O Donahue introduces rugby concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penguin Club
Yeu
Tw Group
James Dills
Mob. Blow
Wilfred Duval
Jim Spielvogel
Ken Allan
Frances Chow
Joan Coles
Lena Lawson
Joan Fetterly
Shirley Ralston
Ken Adamson
Gordon Lawson
J. Spielvogel
Meh
Blow
Gord
Lawson
Town
Acton
Power of laughter in social life and news use
Laughter shapes social thought and cheers people through humorous stories from personal experience. A good storyteller gathers anecdotes from home towns and past remarks, using wit to entertain and influence audiences and even cover the news with charm.
Golden Wedding Marked by Esquesing Couple
Esquesing Township marks the sixtieth wedding anniversary of rf and Mrs. M. J. Carton at Cedar Cove Farm on Thanksgiving Day. About 180 guests from Milton Campbellville Toronto and other areas attended the afternoon and evening reception. The couple, long active in Knox Presbyterian Church and local affairs, were honored with gifts and a three tier cake as family members prepared luncheon and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Carton
Cedar Cove Farm
Mr. Carton
Mrs. Carton
Albert Winter
Norval
Albert Downa
Frakie Peacock
Mile Ten
Elmer Carton
Campbellville
Lloyd Carton
Toronto
Harold Burkholder
Freeman
Joseph Carton
Leon
Trafalgar
Carton
William McGibbon
Burn’s Lake
B.C
Archie MecGibbon
Caledon
Moffat
Knox Presbyterian Church
Milton
Scotch Block Women’s Institute
Nassagawega
Esquesing
Halters County
Lloyd
Earl of Floronto
Elmer
Cecdl
Albert Downs
Frank Peacock
Albert Hunter
Archie MacGibbon
Winnipeg
BR. Hutcheon
Slipping Hazards From Steel Plate Footwear Warned
Industrial Accident Prevention Association issues a memo noting slipping hazards caused by steel plates on footwear. A director reports several plant falls traced to this hazard as wear makes plates smooth on certain floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Ritchie
Douglas McEachern
Chas. Symon
Margaret Garvin
G. A. Dills
Mrs
A. B. Lyon
Ulster Pa
Bob Story
Brampton
Stan Matthews
Vr. Cheater Wallace
Abster
Miss Hamsh Wallace
John Smith
Kitchener
A.T. Brown
Alfred Butcher
Oshawa
Angus McEachorn
Yonge St
Mrs. R. McDonald
Niagara Falls
Norman Small
Mr. Small
Clare Prouser
Hanover
Tom Robson
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Neville Harrop
Rose Marie
Kingston
John Dunn
Mika Anne Dunn
Charles Schiffer
Maryland
Nellie Kelly
W. J. Hall
Nellie
Marjorie Hall
Gananoque
William R. Somerville
Haileybury
Pearl Kennedy
Miss Minnie Somerville
W. H. Claytor
Bill
Dorothy
Buffalo
P. L. Clayton
Ruby Clarke
Boyd Clarke
Chatsworth
Carol Lynne Adams
Gordon McKay
Harold Wansbrough
A. E Wansbrough
Gordon Preece
Liverpool
England
G. Beb Robinson
Wanda Rutledge
Wo Rutledge
Sn Ling
Toronto General Hospital
D Gordon
T) Pattitton
Mors. CO
Church News
Church of Canada
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenues
Our Church School
Presbyterian Ghurrh
Canad
St. Alban'’s Church
Anglican
W. G. Luxton
BSA
E.coles
Church St
Eramosa Council
Rockwood Rink
Robert Charles Alfred Leavens
Frank Petch
Manning Electric
E.P
Optometrist
St. George's Sa
Guelph
Rere
George O'Donahue
Omar
Baie
Robert Yun
Randolph Scoit Ausela Haery i Pe Brown
Maton
Anne Baxter
John Hodiak
Thery
Besk
Lohary Gresene Oo
Irene Dunne
George Stevens
Wswrey
Barbara Bel Geddes
Oscar Homolka
Philip Dorn
Woul Sum
Mardwicke
Secar
Guy Vallee
Barbara O'Neill
Cataatnn
Prades
Ceorge Stevens
Harriet Parsons
Stal Hey
Unite Rode
Eos Hash Rone
van Osuten
Red Skelton
the Fuller Brush Man
Robt. R. Hamilton
G. A. Sirrs
Apple
Acton Public Utilities Commission
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