Knox Church Marks 101st Anniversary of Special Services
Knox Church observes its 101st anniversary with morning and evening services led by Capt. John M Andgren preaching on Second Chronicles. Speakers contrasted ancient leadership with modern national faith, urging Christlike action and unselfish living amid wartime memories. A large anniversary supper followed, hosted by Knox Church Ladies Aid for over 400 attendees, with musical numbers and community greetings from church leaders.
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Lendest
Knuoa
Double Urlo
Inez McLellan
Margaret Somerville
Bella Nourell
Dora Hansen
Blanche McKinnon
Deatrice Bailey
The
United Church
Haput Church
Capt Anderson
Capt. Anderson
Canada
Individuela
Knox Church
Forbes Thomson
Peter Lipneck
West Montree
Frances Spears
Guelph
Mra Ward Hrace
Jo Ballantyne
Everton
Mias
Inez Melel-lan
Bella Roszell
Mandie Mckinnes
Beatrice Bailey
Crawford Douglas
George
Shirley Eliott
M. Foreman
Morningside Church
Toronto
John Wardle
London
Williamaan
Rockwood
Acton Y All Plans Halloween Party for Children
Acton Y's Men Club hosts a Halloween event for Acton children with a ghost walk parade from 6 30 pm then a party at the arena. Prizes for best costumes and mystery child, plus games relay races and free apples candy and chocolate milk for public school kids.
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Acton
Acton Oye
Hallowe'en
Hallowen
Erin Grist Mill Destroyed by Fire at Dawn
A four story Erin grist mill, landmark for nearly a century, was burned Monday night with logs and grain destroyed. Owner DC Kirkwood confirmed the loss as flames spread from the roof corner around 4 AM. Volunteers saved the safe and several barrels of goods despite the blaze.
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Erin
Erin Grist
DC Kirkwood
W. E. Bush
St Thomas Workers Tour Acton Wool Combing Plant
About 80 Monarch Knitting Company workers from St Thomas toured Wool Combing Corporation in Acton. The visit aimed to show wool preparation before spinning and foster labor management cooperation. A lunch at Town Hall followed with musical entertainment and a ball game in Acton Park.
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Monarch Knitting Company
St. Thomas
Acton
Wool Combing Corporation , of Canada Ltd
Monarch Condicting Company
Jack Robinson
Greater Hamilton Textile Joint Board
Tabor
Robert le Markon
Monarch
Norman Bains
Wool Combing Corporation
H. O. Boyes
Dickson
St.Thomas
Monarch Knitting ‘Co
Acton Park
Wool Combing Corp. of Canada
Planta
Greater Hamilton
Tl O. Boyes
Wool Combing Corp
Sewage Preliminaries Discussed At Acton Council Meeting
Acton council reviews main street cleanup completion and future work on waterworks. A plan for Maple Avenue changes stalls until Mr Ko Blow attends. Y M C A Halloween event proposed with a $10 donation. Safety by law and arena operations for winter also discussed. Ottawa reports show rising bond sales and urban investment trends.
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Acton Councat
Beter Cook
Oshes
Shensan
Cregittan
Keeve Kickees
Palmer
Main Street
Knowles
Kinnowen
Fred Heleon
Y'a
Hallowe'en
Whiltren Council
Chris Anderson
Maple Avenue
Acton Machine Shops
Leatherland
Queen Street
Beady
Donald Inspection Co
Acton Athletic Association
Toronto General Hospital
Harrop
Armstrong Anderson & Co
Acton Radio Broadcast Highlights Local Industry and Charity
A Friday evening radio program from Acton Town Mall featured Gordon Sinclair and Al Savage interviewing locals about Beardmore and Co leather, Baxter Laboratories hospital solutions, Wool Combing Corp history, and Acton hobbies. The event, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion, raised funds for the Acton Branch, with musical performances by Acton Boys and Girls Band and Acton High School singers.
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Acton
Ontario Panorama
Gordon Sinclair
al Savage
Canadian Legion
Radio
Mesars Sinclair and Savage
Rob Rather
Beardmore & Co
Jack Davidson
Grant Rathflesh
Baxter Laboratories
Willards
Acton Hranch
The
Legion
Ladies
C. W. Mason
Alfred Tost
Georgetown
Acton High School
Miss L. Stewart
A. Padbury
the Legion
Halton Teachers Federation Convene in Hamilton
The Halton County teachers gathered for their annual convention in Hamilton on October 11. Welcoming remarks came from St A Ritile HAL EB Bard and staff, with an inspected visit to the city house and a luncheon. Officers were elected including President JM Denyes and Secretary M S Gemmell.
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Malhan Tapedarafte
Vlamilton
St. AL Ritile
Hal EB Bard
Directoe
Hamiltone
Hia
Halton County Institute
Huyal Consught
St. A Vook Ne. Hronte
St A Kiddie
Yo Neweoda
Wo Stoutley
Mal HO Peed
Department of Education
Toronto
Ilearty
HA BH Bae
Tionerary
JM Denyes
I. Ob. Shure
Y Tach
Milton
HE Oc. Wrigglesworth
Guest speaker from Korea visits United W MOS Missionary Society
The Autumn meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met in the Sunday School room with Mrs. E Jo Caldwell presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Kao of Korea spoke about her trip to Canada, health and sanitation, and hopes to return to China. Her two sons study in Pickering.
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Hanksg
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
Mra
E Jo Caldwell
A. T Brown
Archie Kerr
A. W. Fenbury
J. Simmons
St Albana
Knox
The
Baptist Church
Mra. Caldwell
Mra. Kao
Korea
Toronto University
Canada
Kao
China
Pickering
Salary Adjustments Approved By Utilities Commission
A municipal meeting in Mimico discussed salary raises for office staff and letters from the Labor Board and Forestry Branch noting actions. The HEPC prepared notices about power rates, street lights, and a possible refund of $44m for 1945. Accounts for various departments and suppliers were approved for payment.
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Acton
AMEU
Mimico
HEPC
John Lambet
Filin Hogavatheon
Heartmore & Co
Hydro
David Mannen
Highway Garage
Hydro-Electric Power Com
Ontario
Cunningham and Hil
Expres and Transportals
Acton Ministers Arrange Mission in Acton
The Acton Ministerial Association schedules a preaching mission in Acton led by Rev. RC Chalmers B A BD D Th starting Wednesday November 1 and running through Sunday night. He is to deliver sermons titled The Primacy of Faith A Faith that Informs A Faith that Affirms A Faith that Reforms A Faith that Transforms.
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Acton
Town Hall Event Hallowe'en Dance and Sale Notices
Community notices announce a Hallowe'en Masquerade at Lorne School on October 11 with Merrymaker's Orchestra and beer prices. St. Joseph's Church ladies host a Baking and Fancy Articles sale at Acton Town Hall on November 9. Lakeside Chapter LODE hosts its annual Bazaar on a November Saturday with festive plans.
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Hallowe'en Dance
Acton ‘Town Hall
Merry-_ maker's Orchestra
St. Joseph's Church
Hallowe'en
Lorne School
Lakeside
Acton Town Hall
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Legion Hall
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Glow
Ontario Rew
Ottawa
Western
Town Hall
Halton ‘Teachers Federation
Hamilton
St. Thomas Plant
Utilities Commission
Weterwerke
Hydro Dept. Power and Heat
Canadian Brass Co
Ewing and Vine
Acton Ministerial Association
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