Conservatives Reelect Halton Progressive Conservative Executive
Allan S. Nicholson of Burlington was chosen president for a second term at the Halton Progressive Conservative Association annual meeting in Milton. All 1648 executive members were reelected except treasurer Charles Leatherland of Acton, who nominated John Greer to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Nicholson
Burlington
Halton
Milton Maonday
Charles Leatherland
Acton
Leatherland
John Greer
Stanley Hall
M.la
Allan S. Nicholson
Hurlington
Fit
Bab McCleary
Oakville
Mo Ryckman
Halton Junior Progressive Conservative Association
Bruce Fitzgerald
EF. Tyler
Milton G. E&ott
W. Monahan
Acton Teachers Meet High School Board Monday
Acton staff met North Halton District Board Monday at the Acton October meeting. Purchases approved include sweaters and helmets for rugby, plus other supplies. Accounts totaling 7 708.77 were passed. Contract signed with Mise Rudolph for the school year. Legal action engaged to collect fees from Oakville Trafalgar District. Chali van A Beaumont returned after two months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
North Halton
Beame
Mise
Rudolph
Oakville-Trafalgar
Fpuplla
Milton School
McMaster, and Montgomery
Toronto
Chali
van A. Beaumont
Acton YMCA Secretary Addresses Rotary Club Meeting
Cill Sutton secretary of Acton YMCA spoke at Acton Rotary Club luncheon detailing YMCA history and global growth. He outlined future objectives for Acton with emphasis on activities started by the YMCA. Three Guelph visitors joined, plans were discussed for meetings with Orangeville and Brampton clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cill Sutton
Acton
YMCA
Guelph
Orangeville
Brampton
New Scout Hall Official Opening In Acton Tomorrow
Acton scouts prepare for the official opening of the new Scout Home on Friday night after decades of community support. The 24 by 40 building with cedar siding includes a kitchen and workshop area under construction, funded mostly by local citizens and the School Board. The main hall is heated and floored, with a flagstone sidewalk and a Nag pole slated for installation as the project progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scout Movement
Acton
Acton Scouta
ToOunda
Grand Valley honors secretary after forty years of service
The Grand Valley School Board marks forty years of service by Secretary Wm. Buchanan. About 200 citizens filled the hall to honor him as the chairman presented a silver engraved medal. Dr. A J Buchanan of Acton attended as guest of honor and final speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Three Injured As Car Misses Curve At Crewson's Corners
Five people were in a car that left the curve at Crewson's Corners and plunged into a ditch, rolling several times. Three passengers remained in Guelph Hospital with severe injuries, including Kenneth McMuhren who suffers spinal trauma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson's Corners Akidéade
Guelph Hospital
Kenneth McMuhen
Milton
Vere Bastell
Rockwood
K. B Waller
Yeaven Uttle
Baseball Benefit Near 1000 Mark Continues Open
The Baseball Benefit fund for Mrs Red Ryder and family nears the 1000 dollar goal as groups urge extending the drive into October. Contributions from Norman and New Lambert, Friendly Carele United Church, HOD Rachtin toon, Lavell Bras, WOK Graham, Kenned Ann Mow, and Fores Electric Bath Te push total to 4902 25 with further gifts hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Ryder
Norman and New Lambert
Friendly Carele United
Church
HOD Rachtin Toon
Lavell Bras
Graham
Ann Mow
Fores Electric Bath
Fall and Christmas Illustrations Ready for Advertisers
Advertisers can now access the November illustrations including Christmas shopping suggestions. No extra charge. illustrations must be selected by 4 pm Monday the week of publication. Visit the office to view new illustrations and plan the Christmas campaign to attract local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atk
Baptist Church 107th Anniversary Held on Sunday
Splendid congregations attended the Sunday services for the 107th anniversary of the Baptist Church in Acton. Rev JC Williams of Preston was guest speaker and delivered inspiring readings and sermons. Soloist Misa Ely Economova from Kitchener performed, contributing to the praise. In the evening, denominational courtesy was shown with Union and Knox Church services withdrawn and local ministers joining the anniversary gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Acton
JC Williamaan
Wooal
Preston
Misa Ely Economova
Kitchener
United
Knox
Foreman
Armstrong
G W Mckenzie Chosen President Teachers Institute
The annual Teachers Institute of Halton held Oct 21 in Glenwood and East Burlington featured discussion groups for grades and an address by Mr Rob Patterson on Audio Visual Aids. Dinner at Grant Inn followed. Officers for next year include G McKenzie president and I L Skuce inspector among others.
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Institute of Halton
Glenwood
East Burlington
C.F Heathcote
St Luke's Church
Burlington
L. J. Skuce
Rob Patterson
G Vena School
Toronto
C. B. Routley
Department of Education
Grant Inn
JM Denyes
I. L. Skuce
G McKenzie
Acton
Misa No Jardine
Hornby
Mass
Gemmell
Milton
F W. Brown
Oakville
Circus Cavalcade of Stars Delights Acton Arena Audience
Acton Rotary Club presents Steele’s Cavalcade of Stars at Acton Arena. A 27 act show features 15 trained horses and a dog, plus a dozen other animals with impressive tricks. An electric organ backed performance, a lively crowd of locals, and a two hour program praised as among Acton’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folka
Steele
Calvacede
Start
Acton
Calvacade of Stars
Burns Hostess For United Church WMS Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs. M Burns home Tuesday with President Mrs. E J Caldwell in charge. Reports from the Mission Hand Committee were read and the Study Book Growing With the Years was taken up by Miss Bennett, Miss Mainprize, and Mrs. A T Brown. An invitation was extended to other societies for the Thankoffering meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church
M. Burns
E J. Caldwell
Mission Hand Committee
Miss Bennett
Mainprize
A. T. Brown
Christmas Gift Idea: a Year of Local News Pictorials
If you plan Christmas gifts now consider the ree Pree. o with a full year of local news and pictures priced at $2.80. Send to relatives or friends at home or away from home.
Water Heaters to Be Shut Off Four Hours Daily
Acton Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday with all members present. A letter from HEPO Ont urged water heaters shut from 10 to 12 am and 4 to 6 pm. Only some Acton heaters are cow or cop models. limited quantities of hot water devices were announced. Notices about Sunday power outages were to be in Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commision
C. M Hansen
A Ietter
HEPO
Ont
Acton
HEPC
Commission
Micro Vitalics
Reno
Bell Telephone Co
WEPC
Underwood Ltd
Force Electric Products
Farm Forum at Bannockburn Elects Officers
Bannockburn Farm Forum reorganized Monday evening and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Chairman Geo. Somerville Vice Chairman Mrs S Matthews Lee Trean W J Mc Donald Assistant Mrs W Dobbie Press Correspondent Mrs D S Morrison Meetings are held each Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Farm Forum
Geo. Somerville
S Matthews
Lee Trean
W. J. McDonald
W. Dobbie
D. S. Morrison
Coming Events in the City This Month
Local notices list a medium concert season and other events with dates and venues. Readers are advised to check the community calendar for schedules, ticket info, and admission prices.
Halloween tea and bazaar and masquerade events in Acton
Community notices list multiple events: Hallowe en tea and bazaar on Saturday October 20 in United Church room Amples Friendly Circle. a Halloween Masquerade euchre and dance on Friday October 38 in Crewnons Corners Hall. fashion prizes for best dressed couples. St Alban's Guild Variety Fair with candy baked goods and games November 6–7. Halloween Dance October 31 at Acton Town Hall with costume judging at noon. Duke of Devonshire Chapter meeting November 1 at Knox Church with Dr Schoffield of Guelph speaking on Europe. silver collection and prizes noted. many dates and places referenced.
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Hallowe'en Tea and Bazaar
United Church U. S. Room Amples Friendly Circle
Crewnons Corners Hall
Llo.l
Acton
St. Alban's Guild
Acton Town Hall
Douglas
Unera
Lazsites
Keeton
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
Knox Church
Schoffield
Guelph
Europe
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Betafly
England
Sybil Dennett
Ontario
George Drew
Lealie Frost
J. Mc McDonnell
Toronto Greenwood
Acton V.W.C.A
Rotary Clus
New Scout Hall
Walker Lodge
AF & AM
Laxige
J. P. Maher
C R Mcintosh
Piper
Fitzsimmons
Maher
cRevt
Ko Kenny
Grand Lodge
So Snow
Leslie
Campbell Quartette
W. Bro
W. J. Beatty
M. W
W. W. Bro
Chas Darby
Ft . L
George DeKlienhans
D.D.G.M
Wellington
Harvey Mitchell
Frank McNiven
Geo. Guthrie
John Kenney
Free Press
G. W. McKenzie
Teachers’ Institute
Meeting United Church
WMS
Serger
Neptune Meters Ltd
Can. Brasa Co. Ltd
Siig
Farm Forum
Bannockburn
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