Thanksgiving Weekend Visits Recorded Across Towns
Miss Lorraine Potter spent the holiday weekend in Woodstock. Mr. George Jiggins of Aurora was home for the holiday weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Terry spent the weekend in Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. W. Talbot were at Whitney for Thanksgiving. Mrs. F. A. Melean Tilbury visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rumley for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. C. Leishman spent the weekend at Whitney and Huntsville. Miss Jane Elliott of Toronto spent Thanksgiving at her home in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Potter
Woodstock
R. George Jiggins
Aurora
Frank Terry
Huntsville
Mrs. W. Talbot
Whitney
F. A. Melean
Tilbury
W. B. Rumley
Mrs. C. Leishman
Jane Elliott
Toronto
Acton
Andrew McLeod
Billy
Scarborough
George Fryer
Ronald Hemsley
Lawrence Hemsley
Vincent Ruth
Mrs. Ruth
Lansdale
Pennsylvania
U.S.A
Weekend visits and travels among Acton residents
The column lists Acton area residents visiting relatives and attending events over the Thanksgiving weekend. Names include Miss Fern Brown in hospital in Toronto, Mrs E Black in Acton and Milton, Mrs Hector Guthrie, Mrs N Lambert, Armand Braids family in Kingston, Victor Rumley at Ottawa funeral directors’ convention, Clare Promer and others visiting Scarborough, W MacArthur at Little Current, Miss Langtree in Carleton Place, H Bennie at Highgate reunion, Inez Modleyar Doug Bennie and Jim Greer at Oshawa synodical rally, Doctors Hemsley at Lansdale PA, and WL Area Canon banquet attendees in Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. MacArthur
J. R. MacArthur
Little Current
Manitoulin Island
Margaret Langtree
Carleton Place
Inez ModLeYar
Doug, Bennie
Jim Greer
Synodical Young People’s
Oshawa
Thanka
James N. Martin Dies in Detroit Obituary
James N. Martin son of Eliza Jane Soper and James Martin of Campbellville died October 8 in Detroit Michigan. Born 1868 he left a widow Rachah three sons James William and Charles all of Detroit two daughters Vera Stroble Mrs John Stroble and Jean Webber Mrs Cyril Webber both in Detroit and in Canada halter Hanna Wilson of Rockwood two half brothers Harry Wood Campbellville and Percy Wood Carlisle Funeral held in Detroit on October 11 with burial at Parkview Memorial Cemetery.
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James N. Martin
Eliza Jane Soper
James Martin
Campbellville
Detroit
Michigan
Rachah
James
William
Charles
John Stroble
Vera
Cyril Webber
Jean
Minneapolis
Canada
Wilson
Hanna
Rockwood
Harry Wood
Percy Wood
Carlisle
Parkview Memorial
Acton High School News Highlights and Club Updates
Acton High School reports desks in every grade improving writing ease. Two form parties over the weekend included grades II and 9B. Rugby opens Thursday with Acton hosting Milton at the new rugby field. Ross Morton captains the 1884 season. Students' Council names representatives across grades and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maneso Fa
Giver Meadows
Acton
Milton
Ross Morton
Students’ Council
Francis Heffernan
Faye Garner
Bill Skilling
Alan McIntosh
Margaret Early
Kalvin Kurn
Marjorie Gibson
Sylvia Mages II
Beth Ritchie
Sylvia Mages
Joe Jany
Howling Sal ace Acton Woodcraft claim top through string of wins
Bowler dominated the action as Acton Woodcraft led by strong runs pushed Dominion Hotel from first place. Firemen, Tiger Cats, and Ramblers each posted key victories while Ink Spots, Demons, and other teams trailed in a chaotic league night.
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Acton
Acton Woodcraft
Johnny
Woodsmen
Dominion Hotel
Force
Force Electric
Amphe-Catera
Tiger Cats
Drysdale
Tangue
Fireman A
Pores Electric
Damiiian Hotel
Young Married Men
Cartage
Acton Free Press
League
Jake Black
DeForest
Carl DeForests
Harold
Eple de
Dodd’s Demons
Pun Tumblers
Firemen
Ramblers
YMCA Bowling League Opens With High Scores
Tuesday the YMCA bowling league opened with Peg ny Sutton scoring a 229 and Marion Paul adding improving marks. The Y team beat the M squad 123 to 84 while the A team lost to the C team as competition begins and entries are invited for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Pegny Sutton
Marion Paul
Bob Brayshaw
M.C. A
World Church Conference hosts cross border youth consultant
Attendees at the World Conference of Churches in Evanston Illinois heard Canadian youth consultant Miss Near address the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church. Represent atives from around the world attended. The autumn Thankoffering meeting included an illustrated talk, film, and souvenirs. The event closed with prayers, refreshments, and greetings from local church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
World Conference of Churches
Evanston
Linois
Margaret Near
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
Uncir Questa
United Church
Miss Near
E. A. Carrey
Sac Tesso
Baptist
Presbyterian
Ebenezer
K. J. Hassard
Knox Church
Ro Costerus
Baptist Church
G. Robert
Miss Bennett
FE. A. Currey
P. A. Smith
EO A. Currey
William Lane Dies Retired Farmer in Ontario Note
William Alexander Lane a retired farmer and neighbor died at his home R R 1 Georgetown on Monday October 4 after four months illness. He was born 1873 at St Helena Nassagawega son of Alexander Lane and Isabella Mc Donald. He lived in Limehouse eighteen years and in Georgetown eight years. He is survived by two brothers and a sister. funeral service held October 6 at United Church with interment in Greenwood. Pallbearers include his grandnephews. Community tributes came from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Alexander Lane
R.R. 1
Georgetown
St. Helena
Nassagawega
Alexander Lane
Isabella McDonald
Limehouse
James Lawrie
Glen Haron
Oshawa
Rockwood
Acton Guelph
Sur
Mountie's Slides Seen by Rotarians
Clayton Fryer, a RCMP constable, spoke to Rotarians about his home province and a nearby project. Fryer discussed training, community safety, and an ongoing collaboration with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountie
Pioneer Journals Unearthed in Manitoba and Regina Editions Found
Tony Lanz uncovered 1804 edition copies of the Regina Leader and the Manitoba Free Press beneath a ledge. The discovery reveals historic papers related to early pioneer journalism in western Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Tony Lanz
Regina Leader
Manitoba Free Press
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