Weekend Visits From Many Friends Around Town
A roundup of acquaintances visiting Acton and nearby towns includes Miss Ruby Clark in Buffalo, Miss Doris Wilson in Acton from Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Allan with Albert Ford to North Bay. Travelers return from Indianapolis and Vancouver while others attend funerals and church rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Clark
Buffalo
Doris Wilson
Toronto
Acton
J. L. Allan
Albert Ford
North Bay
Mass Ke MacDonald
Vancouver
Harry Mainprac
Mainprize
Bill Mauff
Miss MacDonald
Montreal
Jack Mainprize
Susan Jane
LOD Members Aid in CNB Fund Drive
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind appeal in Acton and district asks donations to fund a full local service program for 33 registered Halton county blind residents. Duke of Devonshire chapter volunteers canvass door to door to support training, library, recreation, job placement, and preschool and adult rehabilitation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Acton
Duke of Devonshire
The
Tode
Halton
Oakville
Costume Parade At Hallowe'en Party Held
The October meeting of the Friendly Circle at United Church featured a Hallowe'en party with members in costume parading to music. Presiding was president Mrs. Shirley Armstrong. Prizes for best costume went to Mrs. Freda Perkins as Mary and her lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle
Hallowe'en
United Church
Shirley Armstrong
Laura Lovell
Freda Perkins
Mary
Elsie Johnston
Annetta van Fleet
Irene Masters
Helen Waterhouse
Mary McKenzie
Acton Council Advances Fire Hall Plans and Shipments
Acton Municipal Board approves actions on a new fire hall and orders drainage rectification. Bridges on Mill Street and Church Street flagged for repairs while potential speed restrictions and a speed trap demonstration are considered. A Wallace Street land payment, insurance plan approval, park bench repainting, and various street lighting and paving issues are noted along with gas rate hearing coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Mill Street
Church Street
Jo McGeachie
Acton
Georgetown
Fergus
Bay
Wallace Land Council
Hewson and Ord
A. P. Green Firebrick Co
Wallace Street
L. Duby
Church Road
Duby
McGeachie
Brankiewicz
County Council
P.U.C
Parks Board
Theo Papillon
C. Lindsay
Maria Bridge
Church
Wilbur Streets
Brown
Willow Street
Agnes Street
Tyler
G. Barbeau
Jo Hargrave
PUC
Trafalgar Hall
United Suburban Gas Co. Ltd
Fuel Board
Milton
Novelty Gra-Y Receives Charter At YMCA Ceremony
The Novelty Gra Y club earned its charter in a brief YMCA ceremony. Four boys from Bishop's Gra Y aided the ten girls already chosen. Charter members include Helen Benton Jill Morton Verna Churchill Christine Lawrence Pat Quinnell Jacoba Van der Brink Cheryl Price Laurie Bennett Judy O Rourke Elaine DeForest. Mothers attended a dinner at the MCA hosted by public school age girls with Junior Hi Y members serving. Special guests included Mrs G W McKenzie and Mr and Mrs Bob Brayshaw. A movie Assignment India followed the program. The article notes average family allowances reaching about 18 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Helen Benton
Jill Morton
Verna Churchill
Christine Lawrence
Pat Quinnell
Jacoba van der Brink
Cheryl Price
Laurie Bennett
Judy O'Rourke
Elaine DeForest
Peter Newton
David Fleming
Pat Churchill
Bill Churchill
G W. McKenzie
Bob Brayshaw
World Service
Bride to Be Christina Lamb Honored by Friends and Family
Domestic gatherings mark Christina Lamb’s upcoming wedding with a October sequence of hospitality. Miss Pat Terry hosted about 20 at her new home on October 5, Vera Reddon hosted about a dozen in Guelph on October 10, and a buffet supper in Georgetown on October 12 featured gifts and warm wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Lamb
Pat Terry
O.A.C
Guelph
Vera Reddon
Miss Lamb
Gordon Beatty
David McVey
Jim Costigan
Georgetown
Many Draw Winners At Auxiliary Bazaar
The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary held a successful bazaar and tea in the new hall last Saturday afternoon. Top draws awarded bonds to J. Robertson, Mrs. R. Halford, and Mr. Kerrigan, with numerous tables busy selling goods and a long list of prize winners across chocolates, dresses, clothes, and tableware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
J. Robertson
R. Halford
Kerrigan
E. Drysdale
Finlay
E. Mosales
L. Gordon
F. Shultis
D. Irwin
Footitt
R. Cook
M. Dick
M. Cooney
E. Johnson
M. Hargrave
S. Turkesz
L. Toth
A. Drysdale
H. DeForest Jr
B. Ashley
L. Cook
M. Jordan
Jean Snow
Pauline Lazenby
Doris Morton
Betty Young
T.V. Lamp
Fred Lawson
Mary Irwin
Lyle Cripps
A. Lamarche
Paul
John Kentner
Lula Sinclair
B. Bayliss
Joe Massey
J. Lovell
Leo McCristall
Pauline Papillon
Jean Burns
Sandra Irwin
Hartley DeForest
Mary McIntyre
Dora Irwin
Stella Brunelle
Dolores Lambert
W. Chisholm
Oakville Door to Door Nut Sale Sets 19 Day Campaign
Oakville town council approves a 19 day door to door nut sale by the Kiwanis Club from November 12 to 30. The lengthy siege surpasses the week long bulb peddling canvass by a rival family, inviting residents to expect extended street canvassing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Kiwanis Club
Meeting Notes From C.G.LT. Session October 22
The October 22 C.G.LT. meeting opened with a Bible study led by Mrs Greer. Girls were divided into groups for crafts led by Mrs Hansen. Dorothy Duffield read the roll call showing 15 girls present. A collection was taken and a prayer said. The meeting closed with taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.g.lt
Greer
Beatrice Parker Weds Eric Heath In Elegant Centre Inn Rite
The Heath Parker Centre Sp Vows Are Solemnized at Stone Church in Centre Inn with Beatrice Parker and Eric Heath uniting in marriage. The ceremony drew 45 guests. attendants included matron of honor Glenna Fryer and bridesmaids Marilyn Parker, Phyllis Reed, plus Norman Fryer as groomsman and Colin Parker as usher. The couple will reside at 28 Huxley Ave S Hamilton after a trip to eastern Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Church
Centre Inn
Beatrice (Mean) Parker
Omar H. Parker
Everton
Eric Roland Heath
Roland W. Heath
Glace Bay
Nova Scotia
J. A. Dilts
Rockwood
Glenna Fryer
Acton
Marilyn Parker
Ripley
Ontario
Phyllis Reed
Hamilton
Norman Fryer
Colin Parker
Doreen Stewart
Puslinch
Liston Rowsell
Guelph
Wm. Reed
Huxley Ave
S. Hamilton
Ontario Fire Mamtall bulletin summarizes quarterly fire losses
The bulletin covers July to September reporting 26 killed and 42 men injured in 5,18 fires with total losses of 4,203,304 dollars. Insurance covered about 3.5 million. It cites 12 large fires causing 867,000 dollars in damage, with 3 arson convictions and 20 arson cases pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Commission Passes Regular Accounts in Town Bill Ledger
The Commission approved regular waterworks and sewer accounts totaling funds for suppliers and services. Listed items include Acton P U C hydro, Bell Telephone service, Empire Brass and Can. Valve provided materials, and various local suppliers. Total disbursements reach $1,630.76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Pipes Can. Ltd
Acton P.U.C. Hydro
Acton Auto
Bell Telephone
Acton Free Press
Grant's Motors
Empire Brass Mfg. Co
Marchment
Acton Woodcrafts
Hydro
Vickers - Warnick
H. G. Barlow
F. Terry
W_ Knell & Co
J. B. Mackenzie
Whitham's
Packard Elec
J.R. Kearney
Lucky winners named in Appreciation Day draw
Mrs Gorge Holmes won 54 dollars with a 20 percent coupon in Appreciation Day drawing. Mrs Williamson received five dollars. Next week’s prize pool rises to 260 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge Holmes
D. Williamson
Halton Co operative Medical Services Pioneers Catastrophe Benefits
The Halton Co operative Medical Services plan catastrophe benefits for sickness costs over 1000 in 1954 and 500 in 1955 with nine members receiving cheques from 23.89 to 494.37, total expenses over 2000. A future Catastrophe Contract may cover up to 5000 and a co operative with Co operators Insurance Co offers comprehensive coverage for employee groups at favorable rates. Delegates to the Co op Convention at Royal Connaught Hotel Hamilton on October 26 27 include Wm R Hume and Mrs Roy Coulter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Co-operative Medical Services
Costa
Co-operators Insurance Co
Royal Connaught Hotel
Hamilton
Wm. R. Hume
Halton Cooperative Medical Services
Roy Coulter
Fence project on Grand River bridge stalled by steel strike
Paris Ontario report states the chain link fence for the old Grand River bridge was not ready before school starts due to a disruption from the recent U.S. steel strike delaying delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ont
Grand River
U.S
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Club Lyndhurst
Barbara Ann Turner
Nelson Turner
Oliver Evans
Evans
Rev
J. McKay
Murray Smith
Indianapolis
Indiana
Helen Lamb
Town
F. J. C. Redmond
Sault Ste. Marie
J. J. Stewart and
Barry
George Burnett
Evanston, Ilinois
Mrs. Mackie
Phyllis Mackie
Mrs. Norman Small
Niagara Falls
Alfred Butcher
Ina White
Oshawa
W. McEachern
Young St
G. W. Masales
R. L. Davidson
John Pell
Stoney Creek
R. Nicklin
J. M. Steele
J. H. Hare and Family
Terre Haute
USA
Dean Leslie
Canada
British Isles
Continent
Daisy Selwood
Calgary
Alberta
Harold Nicklin
West
G. R. Somerville
Fyfe Somerville
Bill Somerville
JC. Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong
Somerville
Joe Steele
John Adams
Clarkson
Thornton
Worthington
Billie
Nora
Donald
H. Smith
Jeniksen
R. C. Cunningham
Gordon
Muton
R Nicklin
H. Burns
William Stertitt
James Moore
Mass E. Hawthorne
Woman's Association of the Halton Presbytery
Streetsville United Church
W. Sturdridge
Dominion Council of the
Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Barrie
Smith Griffin Jr
Wm. Thompson
Irene Swackhamer
Charles McKeown
Geo. Somerville
L. Davidson
Mac Sprowl
Lo.d.e
Hallowe’en
New
Novelty Gra-Y
Heath-Parker
Centre Sp
Ethel Parker
Ross Heath
Winnipeg
Roland Heath
Fred Bresson
N.S
Aberfoyle
Westinghouse
Gray Clubs
Lifesavers
Commission
Murray Crawford
Campbellville
ALSCO
Aluminum
J. McMullen
Alsco Salles
Rissa
Tip Top
Club
Fleet Street
Bob Ridsdale
Dad and
the Lad
TIP Top Tailors
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