Acton Baptist Church 103rd Anniversary Celebration
The article notes Acton Baptist Church’s 103rd anniversary with Rev. Land Adiva as guest speaker and a large service. It highlights church leaders, music by Mr. Gregory, and a sermon urging church unity and community uplift through religious teaching and family worship. It also mentions Arts and Crafts meeting in Georgetown and plans for future handicraft displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Baptist Church
Leland Aditva
Eice Mo Mumbet
Kooy
Mr .Mhouson
Sisto van Phe
Pmstes
Tees Wood Wallace
Taermeneieg Seax
Masteva Ho
Eure
Wesley
Great Methodist Church
Chicago
Christ
Gregory
Chas
Landsborough
Ted Hansen
Mgr
Hilbert
Beardmore and Co Start Construction of Five New Houses
Beardmore and Co began excavating for five houses this week using a power shovel. The work continues the development of Guelph Street east of the avenue, marking a second city project on corpora site. The five homes will be built on Cresewat Street near the new crossroads, aiming for a standard design and faster completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore & Co
Heartmore & Co
Guelph Sipeet
Pomseat
Corporation
Beardmeare Co
Cresewat St
Endea
Tosgelenda
Thor
Acton Boys Band Delivers Fine Concert
A fine concert by the Acton Boys Band occurred last Sunday night. The event featured a well prepared program with energetic performances that left the audience pleased and proud of the musicians' quality.
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Acton Boysn
Reservoir Work Advances Avert Shortage in City Water
Construction on the town’s reservoir proceeded with a near miss when excavations near the main spring altered water flow. A revised plan using concrete under the reservoir restored supply, halting service interruption after two brief intervals. Walls now complete and additional springs expected to feed the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Vitoh Phar
Wilson
First Opportunity to Meet Servicemen From Acton
The Ninth Victory Loan begins Monday with a public meeting scheduled for Tuesday October 23 in Acton Town Hall. The Acton and District Victory Loan Committee plans features to fit the hall, including a first public welcome by Reeve J McDonald and an In Memoriam segment for fallen servicemen. The Acton Boys Band under Morc Mason will perform with school children directed by Miss Stewart, and Mr Chas Kirkness leads the community program. J H Boulton chairs the committee and will preside. Citizens of Acton and District are invited to attend Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Somelce
Mausent
Mroc Mason
Stewert
Chas Kirkness
Asuly
CG. Lesshman
Eather
Canada
J.H. Boulton
Acton and District
Council Hears Appeals on Municipal Assessment
Council reviews appeals on property assessments including building lots on Queen Street and Baxter area. Reeve McDonald explains reservoir changes and funding approval. nominations by law set for Reeve and Council. meeting ends after midnight with hall filled for overseas clothing drive.
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Creidhten
Joo Htoalten
Woo Oakes
Amd Boo
Actonound
Mo Pattaat
Thanhoof Montiat
Mill Street
Dhanes
Messis
Esa Aviston
Queen Street
Sey Feta
Thaurd
Leishmans
Guelph Street
Heardmore & Co
JR. Lelshe Man
YMCA
McDonald
Public Utilities Commission
Department of Health
Baxter
Baxter Company
Acton
CHUM
Boulton
Creighton
County of Halton
Hich
Victory and Duty Anchors War Effort in District
A fragmented memo outlines wartime aims in a district led by a chairman named Memores Pstrict uth Vietary Pasa 4. It calls for cooperation and financial support to help win the war, urging mobilization of resources and public resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Wal
Niall
R. Bean and Acton Named Governors for Ys Men's Clubs
R Bean of Acton and Gordon Vieniy attended the Ys Men’s International Clive in Guelph as governors. International officers present included Willan Redditt of Shreveport and David R Elder of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bean
Acton
Letter and Cable From S Lowrie Reveals Imprisonment Release
A father receives a cable from Japan via Nis son Mr Lowrie reporting that he was released from Japanese imprisonment and hopes to return to Canada. The letter mentions assurance that Stewart is well and that good food will aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratt
Lowrie
Nis
Genuy
United Kingdom
Canara
Pwehieh
Stewart
Baptist Mission Circle Holds Thankoffering Meeting
The Thankoffering meeting of the Baptist Mission Circle was held in the church on Thursday evening October 1 with president Mrs K Landsborough in charge. Mrs iv read scripture, Mrs We Medllaught led prayer, Wilma and Helen West sang, and Mrs Landsborough gave a paper on Thanks Giving. Former Circle president Mrs Veldhuis spoke with colored slides, joined by Mrs AV. Anderson who sang. Refreshments and social hour followed. Vancouver news notes: Selective Service says three jobs exist for each unemployed man in British Columbia. 14 500 total jobs qualified, 4 000 unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Mission Circle
K Landsborough
Wilma
Helen West
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada’s Best Holstein Show Held in Oakville
Oakville hosted the Canada’s Best Holstein Show with national and regional cattle on display. Judges named the Friesian Cow as Champion with farm ownership and extensive show ring coverage noted, among numerous winners across classes and divisions.
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Canada
Oakville
Lakeside Meeting Highlights Handicraft Exhibit and Bazaar
The Lakeside Chapter held a diet discussion and craft exhibit, featuring clothing drives and bazaar committees with progress reports. Mrs Somerle presented a Canadian handicrafts paper followed by an exhibit of weaving knitting painting and pottery by Mrs JW Wolfe and others. A lunch and social hour followed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Che
Mas
Ted Fee
Valleus
Basaar
Somerle
JW Wolfe
Nassagaweya Farmer Killed at Level Crossing
Nassagaweya farmer James Handbridge of R. 16 Moffat died at St Josephs Hospital in Guelph shortly after being struck at a private crossing on C J Hobbs farm west of Rockwood. Witnesses say Hobbs drove the truck clear while Handbridge stepped onto the tracks as a locomotive approached. The No 20 train, guided by Engineer Abison, carried the victim to hospital where he was pronounced dead. An inquest is not expected.
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Iran
James Handbidge
Moffat
St. Joseph's Hoospital Guelph
C. J. Hobb
Rockwood
Fox Farm
Handidge
Hobbs
TW Fackard
Guelph
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kemp
Toronto
Abison
Wis
OM. Kearns
Lighting Discussions At School Commission Meeting
A school committee discussed ground lighting and related facilities. A letter from a department was read about drainage and waterworks. The meeting noted proposed work and future actions with references to upcoming dates and budgeting needs.
Community events and dance lineups in Acton area
Listings of upcoming social events October and November around Acton include dances at Town Hall and Parish Hall with various admission fees, Halloween masquerades at Lorne School and Brookville, Euchre nights at multiple venues, an Opportunity Sale at United Church, a scout mothers auxiliary sale, and a Nobby and Handicraft Club meeting at St. Alban's Parish Hall for reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euchre
Acton
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
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Acton Baptist Church
Leland A. Gregory
Arts and Crafts Club
Georgetown
Bater
Mover
Ont Brampton
Wallace Thompson
Eire
Dublin
Britain
Anottan
Dana
Council
Joan Coz
Tee
de Fardeen
Ianke
S. Lowrie
Oakwilte
Pos Bangs
Markvcine
Jo Db
Seocop
Fae
Obra
Petey
Dean
Etree Bosal
Foot
HONG
Hell
Watts
Tanga
Baehet
Copen
Yaaeabee
Doe
James
C.N.R
Rock Wood
Tances Alain
Havter Laboratories
Goof Acton
Palle
Tom Artur
Teavice
Petary Geeasurer
Tate
Bagress
Ontario
Cue Wat Haass
Pepelies MD Muel Ltd
Ara
Speang
Legion
Acton ‘Town Hall
United Church Friendly Circle
Woodside Kehool Hallowe'en Macquerade
Ad Mission
Acton Town Hall
Auspicen Acton Athletic Association
Rhythmaires Orchestra
L. 9
Crewson’s Corners
Hallowe'en
Brookville
Galbraitt
Admis
St. Alban’s
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