Residents Protest Laneway Closure on Bower Ave
Residents on Bower Avenue protested the closing of a laneway serving their homes between Alice Street and an entrance near Frederick Street. The council noted the closure was not yet authorized but a hearing would be held after a request from J W Wolfe, with notices published in four issues of the Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower Avenue
Alice Street
Frederick Street
Council
J. W. Wolfe
Free Press
Wm. Middleton
Dublin WI Hosts District Meeting and Charity Talk
The Dublin Women's Institute held its regular meeting at Mrs. Charles Thompson's home in Nossagaweya with strong attendance. Mrs. C. Ferguson presided. plans included a Milton charity donation for the Home for the Aged, a future quilt entry, and hosting the Halton Women's Institute district event at Knox Church Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Charles Thompson
Nossagaweya
C. Ferguson
G. R. Somerville
W.1. Grant
Milton
Salada Tea Company
Halton Children’s Aid Society
Halton Women’s Institute
Dublin WI
Knox Church
Acton
Wilmer Watkins
Rooztmany
Indice
Willard Britton
R. L. Davidson
J.C. Dennis
J. Surbey
Vancouver
Mra
C. J. VanGooren
Guelph
Calvin McIntyre
Stewarttown
J. Dennis
Thompson
Ferguson
W McIntyre
Britton
Sunday School Rally Draws 600 At St Pauls Church Moon
About 600 representatives from three Sunday schools attended the first Huron Presbytery Sunday School Rally at St Pauls United Church in Moon. Rev Douglas Smith of St Giles Unified Church Hamilton spoke on Growing up. Zion United Church Hamilton provided the solo. St Pauls Sunday School orchestra conducted by Mrs C K Stevenson furnished music. A banner from the Presbytery Christian Education Committee awarded to Churchill Sunday School for 90 percent enrolment will be contested next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron Presbytery
St Paul's United Church
Moon
Douglas Smith
St. Giles Unied Church
Hamilton
Arthur Steed
Zion United Church
St. Paul's
C. K. Stevenson
Christian Education Committee
Churchill Sunday School
Wedding in a Toronto church ties Brown to Dills in Acton
Mary Kathleen Brown and David Robert Dills wed at Runnymede United Church Toronto officiated by Rev. E W Jewitt. The bride wore a lace bodice net ballgown with veil and carried a cascade of swainsonia chrysanthemums and Eucharist lilies. Guests and family from Acton and Milton attended, with reception at Casa Loma. The couple, both staff members of Acton Free Press and Milton Champion, will reside on Mason Blvd Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runnymede United Church
Toronto
E W. Jewitt
Mary Kathleen
Roy James Brown
David Robert Dills
G. A.dins
Acton
Duff
Jean Brown
Patricia Sinclair
James Dills
Warren Brown
George Stewart
Weston
Clare Prosser
Hanover
Jack Mainprize
George Bishop
Islington
T. E. Emerson
Conservatory
Casa Loma
W. H. Stewart
Milton
Montreal
Quebec City
Ottawa
Acton Free Press
Milton Champion
Mason Blvd
Society Directors Meet In Milton
The Children's Aid Society board met at the Milton office on October 1 with good attendance. Treasurer funds for September were approved, W. T. H. Clement engaged to decorate, and Ernest Maury of the Provincial Department of Child Welfare discussed service standards. A social hour followed. Britain reports 1230 special schools for handicapped children since WWII and 11,000 more receiving specialized education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chldren’s Aid Society
Milton
Eod
Woa Weaver
Burington
Owye
W. T H. Clement
Ir Cranfield
Ernest Maury
Provincial Department of Child Welfare
Thompson
Britain
Knox Church Marks 108th Anniversary With Large Congregations
Knox Church celebrated its 108th anniversary with record crowds at both morning and evening services led by Rev R Forbes Thomson who noted the church’s enduring role in life. Evening included readings by Rev E A Currey and prayers by Mr Shuter with guest soloist Mr George Alexanders of Hamilton. A Monday turkey dinner for 550 organized by Lilies Aid featured performances by Sheila Paul Evelyn and Marjorie McDonald and a Holy City solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
R. Forbes Thomson
Thomson
Acton
E. A. Currey
The
United Church
Mr. Shuter
Baptists
R. H H. Armstrong
E. A. Wansen
George Alexanders
Hamilton
Knox Choir
Peter
Samaria
Jacob's
Jesus
Lilies’ Aid Society
Earl McDowell
Ted Morris
Runnymede Presbyterian Church
Ward Bruce
Ospringe
J. L. Davidson
George Mussele
Holy City
Sheila Paul
Evelyn
Marjorie McDonald
Sheila
Marjorie
Hansen
Robertson
Friendly Circle Hosts Halloween Frolic With Ghosts And Witches
The Friendly Circle annual Hallowe en frolic drew about forty five costumed members through Acton Streets. Prizes awarded for best comic most unusual and seasonal costumes. Group leaders organized games a ghost tale and a devotional period followed by a lunch of sandwiches relishes and pumpkin tarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Friendly Circle
Nessett
Re Crow
Garne
Herb Cook
J. J. Stewart
Gordon Johnston
Elmer Smith
Mr Duby
Knox Church PVTS Holds Meeting on Bible and Sunday Sports
The Knox Church PV.T.S. met Tuesday October 2 with a call to worship. Diane Dawkins read scripture as James Greer was nominated to lead transportation to the Fall Rally in Eden Mills. A panel with Inez McLellan Elma Bruce Douglas Davidson Don Davidson and Bill Bell discussed Bible study and Sunday sports attitudes. Rev Armstrong closed with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church Pv.t.s
Diane Dawkins
Loreen Roszell
Joe Jani Jed
James Greer
Eden Mills
Inez McLellan
Elma Bruce
Douglas Davidson
Don Davidson
Bill Bell
Armstrong
Angus Langille Nominated C C F Candidate in Mil ton
Angus Langille was nominated as the C C F candidate at the Halton C C F Association meeting in Milton Town Hall Monday. Archie Service contested the nomination but moved it to unanimous approval. Kar Millard of the United Steelworkers addressed the meeting, presiding with Stanley Allen. Millard critiqued the Conservative government and proposed an auto insurance pledge. A wife mocked a gold loving cup prize, remarking on the second prize of a de luxe sedan and third prize a television set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. Hurst
W. Mattocks
Acton
The
Legion
Council
Dawkins
Iyfak Council
J. B. Mackenzie and Son
Beamish Co
Mall Sy
East O
G. EE. Hickes Co
Counci Bs Mason
Nulease
van Oakville
Stratford
Ym.c.a
Thame
C. A. Meadows and Associates
Angus Langille
Oakville
Halton C.C.F
Milton Town Hall
Archie Service
Milton
Service
Kar Millard
M.P.P
West York
United Steelworkers of America C.so
Stanley Allen
Association
Millard
Inforce
Saskatchewan
County Masons Meet In Acton
Acton hosts Halton County Masonic meeting with about 200 brethren. J B Watkins serves as master of ceremonies. programs include historical sketch by Bro McVittie and vocal duets by Marilyn In s and Gerald Homewood. Grand Lodge officers and visitors attend and discuss Masonic education and next year’s meeting in Campbellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Lodge
A. F
A. M
Halton
Acton
McVittie
Ladies’ Aid of
The
United Church
J. B. Watkins
Marilyn
Gerald Homewood
Campbellville
Grand Lodge
Joh Reid
D. E. Wade
NDGM
Wellington
H. J. Martyn
Masonic Education
J. A. Leslie
C. A. Darby
Bro. Niven
Milton
Bro. Coxon
P. Somerville
Br. L. Coxe
Bro
L- W. Lovell
Wiring Work to be Ready If Installations Are Made
Mr Dawkins signed a contract with Acton Public Utilities Commission for wiring the pumping station. Wiring will be completed by November 15 if motors and equipment are installed by Mr Muckart the plumber. The engineer to verify speedier completion. Bell Telephone Co poles ordered. Power line work advancing at Main Street plant. Jordan promises inspection-ready wiring by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawkins
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Muckart
PLULC
Bell Telephone Co
Mill Street
Bell
A. Long
Micro Phatics
P.ulc
Mason
Main Street
Jordan
Guelph Street
Georgetown Hydro
Sewate
Acton, Pla C
Fines in Court Total $342 After Acton Police Charges
Melvin Crispins Acton was fined 50 for driving while intoxicated with 24 costs in Police Court Ac ton. A dismissal on careless driving. A Jollyman paid 12 for liquor control. Seventeen other highway offences on docket with 3 adjourned to November 14. Fines ranged 3.80 to 23. Nine speeding counts noted. Ownership card, stop signs, and defective lights cited. Total fines and costs yesterday 342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Crispins Acton
Mawatrate KO Langdon
Acton
Marning
2 A. Jollyman
Toronto
Public Relations Topic At Greenock Woo Men's Institute
October meeting of Greenock Woo men s Institute discussed Community Activities and Public Relations. sixteen members one visitor and several children attended at Mrs J F Pearen and Miss El val Pearen s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Woomen's Institute
J. F. Pearen
Elval Pearen
Presentation for 43rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Marshall
A surprise event at Acton marked the couple's 43rd wedding anniversary with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. Desmond O'Rourke. The highlight was an anniversary cake and a gift of Nannelette blankets. Mrs. Marshall expressed thanks for the thoughtful gesture as friends offered best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Marshall
R. R
Acton
John Harris
Desmond O'Rourke
A. J. Melsaac
Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
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the Bible
C.C.F
County Masons
Baffin Island
Clayton Fryer
Kyak
Arreak
Clayton
W. I
Thos Hemsley
Angus Thompson
Elliott Patterson
Greenock
Thos . Hemslew
J. L. Allen
H G Turner
Elwood Johnston
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Bull Johnston
J. L Allan
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