Acton United Church Marks Twelfth Anniversary
The Acton United Church observes its Twelfth Anniversary with a fall day service attended by a strong congregation. Rev Elmer Kenney of Norfolk United Church Guelph delivered the morning topic The Presence of God based on Psalm 139. The event featured solos by Rev Robert Meserby and a fine choir with selections Praise the Lord and Jesus Shepherd of the Sheep. In the evening Knox Church joined the service. Rev H L Rennie spoke on Good finishers from Luke 4 30 and Hebrews 12 2 stressing the need to finish well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Elmer Kenney
Norfolk United Church
Guelph
Hell
Mr. Kenney
God
Robert Meserby
St. Stephen's Anglican Church
Toronto
Shepherd
Jesus
Ruth Gibson
Havel Wilson
Dan Taylor
Nt. Wilson
Ted Clifford
H.A. Mowat
Knox Church
H. .L. Rennie
Rennie
Kenney
Twenty Eight Confirmed at St Albans
At St Albans Church Mineteen men and boys and aligned party and women were confirmed by Bishop LW Broughall of Niagara. A sermon on Holy Communion followed with 122 taking part at the Lord's table and a scene of young people renewing faith. The bishop also praised Rev Hrllinger and the newly decorated rectory and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Church
Mineteen
Aline Pirty
LW. B. Broughall
Niagara
Wrourhall
Hrillinger
Broughall
Hrilinger
Hell Hi Hockwood
Auto collision near Norval on Thursday evening
A group headed to Reeve Harrison in Toronto had a California car collide with Mr C Vs Hansen’s car causing extensive damage to both left sides. Mr W H Rumley’s car followed and avoided a head on crash. The American driver fled, officer Mowell investigated, and Hansen drove home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve Harrison
Toronto
Norval
California
C. Vs. Hansen
W. H. Rumley
Fraser
Hannen
Mowell
Gunderland House Sold for New Funeral Home by Rumsey
The Gunderland House in Toronto, owned by John Clarke, sold to W B Rumsey of Johnstone and Rumiley funeral directors Acton. Rumsey plans to convert the old residence into a modern funeral home and residence to operate the established business. The property, once home to W H Storey, will not be occupied until next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunderland
John Clarke
Toronto
W. B. Rumsey
Johnstone & Rumiley, Funeral, Directors
Acton
Rumley
W. H. Storey
Rumiey
Johnstone & Rumiey
Nassagaweya Institute Hosts Monthly Women’s Meeting
The Nassagaweya Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. J. E. Dredge's home. President Mrs. Dredge presided as Mrs. Padbury led. Dr. G A Black spoke on public health, Mary McPhedran led a health paper, and Miss Mary McPhedran discussed public health with others. Helen Smith and June Prank sang, Katherine spoke on first aid, guests from Dublin Institute attended, and refreshments followed before the National Anthem ended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagawea Women's Institute
Homer
J. E. Dredge
Padbury
Canada
A. McPhedran
G. A. Black
L. King
Aliss Mary McPhedran
Helen Smith
June Prank
Katherine
Dublin Institute
Brownlow
Successful Social Evening at Parish Hall Euchre Night
The Parish Hall hosted a successful euchre event Monday evening under the Scout Mothers' Auxiliary led by Mrs Camero. Lelanmain led Indies while J Robertson led the men, F Romphi took most lands, Mrs Nelles and Mr Masa won the travelling prizes, and Mrs Peter Sickness secured the quilt made by the Auxiliary. Refreshments were served by Scout mothers at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers‘ Auxiliary
Alrs
Cameroon Lelanmain
J. Robertson
F. Romphi
Nelles
Myr. Masa
Peter
Shoppers' Guide Advertisements in This Week’s Paper
The page listing shows ads for Bank of Montreal Salada Tea Crown and Corn Syrup at Carroll's Grocery Kelligs ANE Bran Wax Natlee Norton Motora Capital Theatre W F Pattison WO and more including Eastern Steel Products Pulling Shoe Store Gen Wallace Gregory Theatre EB Head and various departments and stores across pages with pricing noted from 1.00.
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Bank of Montreal
Salada Tea
Carroll's Grocery
Norton Motora
Capital “Theatre
W.F. Pattisan
Eastern Steel Products
Pullint’y
Gen. Wallace
Gregory Theatre
Department of
Filghwaye
RF. Lwight
Maisitesa Ment
BE. Thurrep
St. Alban's Men'n Club
Milalun'’s
Marr's Grocery
Mayu Theatre
Reeve Harrison Honored by Acton Associates
About seventy associates and admirers gathered at Reeve G. Harrison’s new Toronto home for a surprise party hosted by Acton residents. A motor parade from the Y.M.C.A. to Toronto preceded a luncheon and games with prizes. A minor car accident involving Hydro Commissioner C. M. Hansen occurred but caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve GO. H. Harrison
High Park Boulevant
Toronto
Y.M.G.A
Hydro
C. M. Hansen
Hansen
Acton
Knox Y. P. Guild Inaugural Meeting Held
The opening meeting elected officers for the year including Honorary President Rev H L Bennie, President Miss Laura Hall, Vice President Lewis Brownlow, and Secretary Treasurer Norman Wright. Several committees were formed with designated conveners and roles. It was agreed to move guild meetings to Tuesday nights this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folowing
H. L. Bennie
Laura Hall
Lewis Brownlow
Norman Wright
Wilma Hansen
Aruin McDonald
Arherr
W._ Brownlow
W-Malinprize
B. Patrick
M. Orr
IL. Mainprive
F.hurst
Kathleen Stewart
E. Cole
Hall
J. Bennie
W. Stewart
M. Brown
F. Ellett
A.’ Smith
Dr Anderson Honored by Halton Conservatives
An At Home event at Milton Town Hall honored Dr R K Anderson M D P for Halton 1910 1995. A large gathered crowd from Italian County heard remarks by J A Willoughby and presented a marble clock and other tokens. Ada was well represented as guests enjoyed a concert and lunch before dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Liberal-Conservative Association
Milton
Italian County
R. LK. Anderson
MUP
Halton
Lloyd D. Dingle
Ualton
Liberal- Conservative Association
Dimle
J. A. Irving
Ric. Anderson
Anderson
Acton
C. W. Mason
Dingle
J. A. Willoughby
Toronto
Ceerpetown
Hatton
Andersot Owas Fina
Huth
Mins
Elizabeth Rald
Xfilton
Bruce Iero
Roth
Frank
Acton Men's Club hears W J Cairns on service values
The Acton M C A Men s Club held its inaugural supper with speaker W J Cairns of Toronto. He urged service to community and friendship as life s core, noting global Rotary, Boy Scouts, and YMCA ties while praising Acton s civic role and urging focus beyond materialism. The event included a supper served by Boy Scouts and musical performances by the Acton Concert Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actons.m.c.a
W. J. Cairns
Toronto
Boy Scouts
Caima
Bell Telephone Co
Rotary
Y.M.C.A
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
Cairns
Acton
Gutrns
Art Mason
G. A. Dills
R. H. Eliott
Y. M.C.A
E. J. Nelson
W. K. Graham
Actor
Fat stock sale nets record totals at Ontario Agricultural College
At the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph last week the annual fat stock sale drew a large crowd. Swine and cattle led the bidding with York shire and Hereford hogs fetching top prices. steers sold at significant rates, while overall receipts reached SL.707.04. Top prices included $50 for certain hogs and steers around twelve hundred pounds, with average figures noted for different breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Agricultural Colleg
Guelph
Yorkshire
Herkshire
Workshire
Pamworth
Acton Public Utilities trims hydro charges for residents
Acton Utilities Commission approves new power rates effective next month. Domestic customers lose the service charge and see lower first 60 kWh rates. commercial and power users face scaled reductions. Estimated yearly savings hover around $2,200. Meeting attended by Reeve Harrison and acting chairman C. M. Hansen.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
Acton
Hydro
Acton Commission
Ontario_ Hydro Commission
Bannockburn Women's Institute Social Evening Delightful
On a Wednesday evening last week the Bannockburn Women's Institute hosted a social at Mrs. A. Fisher's home with President Mrs. Wiley in attendance. A brief business meeting preceded a program of piano solos by Mrs. Burgess Laura Millar and Margaret Brown, a solo by Bessie Rawlings, and a duet by Y Spears and Co. Burgess. Lunch followed and the night ended with dancing. Music was provided by Mrs. Fisher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
A. Fisher
Wiley
The
Indies
Burgess
Laura Millar
Margaret Brown
Bessie Rawlings
Y Spears
Co. Burgess
Baseball Boys Presented With Windbreakers
Last Friday evening the Ball Club of 104d held no gathering in the Legion Club Rooms. President WB Rumley presented the team with windbreakers as a token of appreciation for the season. Acton did not win the league but Grey showed creditable form and fans were pleased with the experience gained for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Club
WB. Rumley
Acton
Grey
Tbe
Phice
Oniclalet
Emorta
Street Drainage to be Improved About Town
Acton Council heard an engineer’s report on drainage fixes for several streets and immediate Main Street bridge repairs. Moved Cullen to Acton Welfare Board. nominations set for Nov 27 and Dec 7. Legion Remembrance Day plans approved. fire underwriters report reviewed. Extra constables for Halloween authorized.
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Mra
W. G. Cullen
Welfare Board
Council
Legion
Hallowe'en
J. McMillan
Acton
Harrison
Caunil
Counsil
Alc.a
George Chapman
N. P. Moore
W. Midgeton
Actan
Canadian Fire Underwriters’ Association
A. Mason
FP. McCutcheon
Canadian
Associaton
Municipal Coune
Acton Continuation School
Ontario Hydro Commission
Smith
Lewis
Main Street
Ride
Hthera
Provincial Inter-Club Competitions At Ontario Agricultural College
At the Ontario Agricultural College on Friday the Provincial Inter-Club Competitions featured 118 clubs from across the province. Halton teams performed well in Dairy, Grain, and Foal events with Multan Holstein, Halton Jersey Shorthorn, Georgetown Grain, and Milton entries earning prizes. Acton Foul Club also placed solidly, though not in prize money, and a banquet closed the day with Dr. G. Christie as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Agricultural College
Hallon
Tean
Toca
Multan Holstein
Grant Heslop
Kreeman
Clarence Kingston
Palermo
Acton Foul Club
W. T. Craig Reid
Georgetown
Wallace Swackhamer
Acton
Mindy m
G. Christie
First King Scout Jack Vandoown Earns Honor
The town records reveal no King Scout before this year and Jack Vandoown becomes the first to attain the signal honor. He has completed all tests for a first class Scout and passed four proficiency tests. The event is tied to Acton’s civic life with ex Mayor Stewart of Toronto noted as guest speaker at the annual Scout banquet.
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Actatr
Tirat
Jack Vandoown
Acton
Jack Viel
Scott
Stewart
Toronto
Uangueh
Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Aircar Theft Link
Derek Forsyth, 20, was arrested in Guelph after a stolen car linked to a Stewartstown burglary was found with groceries and articles. Police traced the vehicle from Eden Mills to Toronto and Milton, with Etobicoke involvement.
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Stewarttowra
Etobleoks
Guelph
Derek Forsyth
W. R. McAllister
Wellington Boulevard
Toronto
A. W. Howell
Eden Mills
Inter
A. Reinhart
Reinhart
Nowell
Harold Nash
Etobicoke
Milton
Police Aay
Stewartbown
Oliver
Cookman
Forsyth
Community Events and Concert Announcements
A series of local notices details events and meetings in November. Virginia Jubilee Singers perform at Acton United Church on Wednesday November 11 at 8 00 pm. Women's Institute regular meeting at Mrs Reesor’s on Thursday November 4 at 2 40 pm. UY Y P O hosts a masquerade at McCulloughs on Wednesday November 4 with admission for ladies. An upcoming special event titled Rugged Truth will run November 8 and 9 with tickets on sale at Plan to attend. Old time dance at Crookville Sunday night with Andy Franks Gid-tie Orchestra and Ernie Packer tour manager, lunch provided, admission 25 cents. Talina and United Church Anniversary and Man Supper and Concert planned for Sunday and Monday November 7 and 8, admission adults 1 die, children 0 0 c. Rev GQ FON at Hyson BLA will speak Sunday November 1 at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookville
Andy Franks
Ernie Packer
Tallina Aad
Unitea Church
Nevcimber
Hyson, Bla
Carlals
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Acton United Church
C. Elmer ‘Kenney
Robt. Meserby
St. Albans
L. W. B. Broughall
Nassagaweya Institute
Shoppers’ Guide
Mor
Mrs. Harrison
the Indies
Progressive Subre
Monopoly
Myr. Warrison
Dr. Anderson
Reeve C. H. Harrison
Mr.w.j.cairns
Ontario
Hydro Department
Ontario Hydro
CNR
Tyler's Transport
Canadian General Electric Co
Sangamo Company Ltd
Canadian Brass Co
Acton Free Press
Lasseteaheve
Bannockburn Institute
J. BE. McMillan
F. McCutcheon
Diesent
C. HW. Wurrieson
Mooney
Robt
Iabor
TWD
Ieee
Neers
Acroyw Furey
Orville FR. Brown
N. Farmer
Albert Gakley
Park
Virginia Jubilee Singers
Uy.y.p
McCullough
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