Acton Area Roads Improve With New Pavement
Patchwork repairs brighten streets as warm autumn days linger. Acton Boy Scouts sold bushels of apples on Apple Day last Saturday. Halton provincial election lists underway with names to be included. Conservative and Liberal candidates named for Halton election next month. Halton Fire Chiefs met in Acton to discuss mutual aid. Princess and Duke escort duties included one Ontario officer. Mr J Eldon Lambert leaves local funeral home for Dunnville practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
109th Anniversary of Baptist Church Service Highlights
The 109th anniversary service featured Rev Currey reading scripture and Rev Armstrong leading prayer. Mr Nordlund delivered the evening sermon on Luke 18 18, comparing the Rich Young Ruler and Saul, emphasizing living as Christians, loyalty to worship, and cheerful giving. Nordlund performed Immortal Love with violin and autoharp. Charlies Landaborough and Miss Ethel Franklin were on organ and piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian and United
Currey
Iesson
Armstrong
Bigell
Nordland
Finlandia
Nordlund
Saul
Christ
Jesus Christ
Paul
The
Ephesians
Christ's Church
Church of Jesus Christ
God
Shower of gifts for Mr and Mrs Harris in district
Dublin community gathered Friday October 12 to honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs Thomas Harris. An evening program featured dancing by Johnny O Rourke, music by A McIsaac, and community singing led by Mrs Geo Robertson and Crawford Douglas. The couple received many gifts and thanks. On October 13 open house hosted by A McIsane with about 50 guests and Allan McIsane’s piano selections capped the social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Thomas Harris
Gerald McLeod
Johnny
O'Rourke
A. McIsaac
Geo. Robertson
Crawford Douglas
Harris
Off To Good Start For Y opening Acton's YMCA
Acton's YMCA opened with Millionaires games entertainment and dancing on Friday night. An auction run by Charles Kirkness drew high bids in fake money with a chicken fetching over two million dollars. Refreshments followed the sale and dancing ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Charles Kirkness
Growth in Ontario Towns Shown by Census Figures
Dominion Department of Statistics releases preliminary census figures showing growth in most Ontario towns over 1941. Brampton rises to 8,337 from 6,020, Barne converts 9,725 to 12,434, Bracebridge up to 2,636, Fergus to 3,377, Alliston to 1,968 from 733, Waterloo to 11,979 from 9,025, with other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Statistics
Brampton
Barne
Bracebridge
Fergus
Alliston
Waterloo
Clearing Sale for Ce. A Hilts Lot 17 Auction
Hindley and Elliott auctioneers announce a clearing sale for Ce A Hilts Lot 17 on Friday October 26 at 2 o clock. The event features a Ford 1980 tractor with plows implements hogs and furniture at 1st Line Erin. Contact Rockwood 1913 or Milton 1T71 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Ford
Hindley and Elliott
Rockwood
Births and memorial notices from local hospitals
Bauer at Glen Josephs Hospital Guelph on Sunday October 14 Jest Sylvis Foster beloved wife of John D Bauer of Avion. McBain at Galt Hospital Friday October 12 1951 Chester McBain husband of Isle Violet Graham and dear father of George Heapeler Cheater Guelph Fergus and Mary Mrs Al Hammill Guelph. In memory Allan Co Smith died October 18 1050. Sergeant Donald Fraser Titt RCAF killed in action October 22 1944 buried in plane Cemetery Chester England remembered by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
GL Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Jest
Sylvis Foster
John D. Bauer
Avion
McBain
Galt Hospital
Chester McBain
Violet Graham
George
Heapeler
Cheater
Bui
Fergus
Mary
al Hammill
Allan Co. Smith
Vanetia
Harold Smith
Donald Fraser Titt
RCAF
Plane
Chester
England
Upcoming Community Events and Hallowe'en Activities
A collection of local events with varying dates including Ballinafad Turkey Supper on November 20 and St. Alban's Guild Bazaar on November 2 and 3. Other listings cover euchre games, dances, and parties through October 31 with venues in Acton, Milton, Hillsburgh, and Crewson's Corners. Proceeds support bazaars and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
St. Alban's Guild
New Parish
For Sale Items Listed Include Heater Crib and Phone Numbers
For sale notices list an Annex heater that burns coal or wood in wood condition at 70 Main St. A large coal heater in good condition accepts best cash offers, call 320r evenings. A child’s lane crib and mattress in good condition priced at $10. Mrs Ernest McEnery Ballinafad Ont phone 721-2 Georgetown m4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Child's Lane
Ernest McEnery
Ballinafad
Ont
Georgetown
Acton
George D. Fletcher
Erin
Auction of Cows and Young Stock by Gibson Auctioneer
A stack sale listing cattle pigs and sheep with due dates and weights. Cows include Red and Roan heifers and Holstein cows with calves. Young cattle feature fat steers and heifers plus calves. Pigs and sheep list York sows with piglets, Oxford ewes, and lambs. Cash with clerk day of sale. Auction at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Oxford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ontario Provincia
Princess and Duke
Beaulion
Toronto
Jim Bradley
J. Eldon Lambert
Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home
Dunnville
John Clark
Lambert
Anne Holmes
Baptist Church
Mrs. Y. Harris
Ontario
Bish
Aie
F. Dawkins
Mill St
Gendassa
Brandel Do
Pee Aera
Wayne MI
Arcana Peer
Dad
Mum
Scout and Guide
Euchre
St. Joseph's Church Hall
Gerard's Club
Legion Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hallowe'en Dance
Acton Town Hall
Auspices Legion Auxiliary
Crewson's Corners
Truman Spence
Ditch Reformed Church
Ned Hero
W. Jouke
Martin Farm
Milton
Highway 25
U S. Men's Club
Arena
Town Hall
Hallowe'en
Russell Johnson and Sons
Procram
Duncan's Orchestra
Hillsburgh
J. McEnery
Farnworth
Eleva Rd
Guelph, Ont
Fk Cane
Jow
Clanne
Nova
Frederick
Martha Scott
ALL Canada Ates Akan Kamen
Elizabeth Uo
the Duke OF Edinburgh
Acton Free Press
Livingstone Farm
Spey,elde
Bert Ware
Crescent St
Actonia
Suffolk
D. Sargent
Baby
Infanteo
Bob Marshall
Chesterfield
W. Mason
Willow North
Rockwood, Ont
Blake
Hereford
Ayrshire
H. J. Brown
Crewson
Remington
Church St
Willard Laidlaw
Atf
Erin Fletcher
Betty Ryder
Laing
Gordon Young
Ontario Reformatory
Nassagaweya
Robert. Anderson
Guelph Rd
Ebenezer Church
WM. A. Gibson
Cecil A. Carr
Optometrist
Douglas Se
Tel
Emerson Cripps
Rolla
Arts
Ernie
Io and Electric
Roxy Theatre
Bridg
TTT
Ee Ec
Kitchener
Faure
Delorimier
Montreal
Insurance Opportunity Confederation Life Association
Canada
John E Harrison
C.L. A
Aonue
Farrlawn
Redfern
Bower Street
KKSO
Jo McGeachie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!