Baptist 105th Anniversary Features Hillyer Talk
Acton Baptist Church marked its 105th founding anniversary with Rev. H Sidney Hillyer as guest speaker from Oshawa. He spoke on Radio Evangelism and Literature Evangelism in Bolivia, citing broadcasts from La Paz and noting converted individuals and growing distributions. Local delegates Mrs Sweet and Miss Connor sang, and Rev. Louis Pickering led prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Doug. Peck
Georgetown
Jesus Savior
Piane
Mies Connor
Hillyer
Bolivia
la Paz
Jesus
the Redemption
Man Por
India
Mr. Sweet
Miss Connor
Conner
Louis Pickering
United Church
Charles Landsborough
Doug Peck
Caenmge
Iy Hillyer
Canada
Mr. Hillyer
Arena in Acton hosts Halloween Friday night fun
Acton Y's Men clubs organize a Halloween event at the arena as the after school kickoff at 4 pm. Tokens on cards will be used in door contests with top halves entering prize drawings at the arena. Multiple contests for public school children include best band costume, most original costume, and various age and size categories.
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Acton Y
Hallowe'en
Brief Session of Esquesing Council Held This Month
Esquesing Township Council met in Norval on Tuesday evening October 14 with all members present. Reeve Cleave presided. The council approved payments to Pedlar People Limited for roofing 343.13 and W E Townsend 9.47 for freight. Fees for Ontario Municipal Board by law approval were 39.00 approved. Adjournment set for November 3 at 1 30 p m as part of Revision and as a council at 2 30 p m carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Norval
Reeve Cleave
Currie
Bird
Pedlar People Limited
W. E. Townsend
Reid
Lealle
Ontario Municipal Board
Leslie
Acton Council Hears Annexation and By Law for Water Extensions
Special meetings last week considered a by law to assess water main extensions as local improvements and a proposal to annex land about 100 feet deep to the Wartime Housing subdivision. The council reviewed the Wartime Housing road access and approved several payments totaling 5837.17 to local boards and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
Gingers
J. J. Stewart
Acton Library Board
Weston Construction Co
U S
Frank ‘Toth
Acton Fair’ Board
Can. Brass Co
A. Loutitt
Acton Public Utilities
A. Garrett
Municipal Board
Erin Fall Fair Board
Treas
Acton High and Georgetown Clash in Close Acton Park Soccer
Acton High School defeated Georgetown 2 to 0 in a young men’s soccer match at Acton Park. The game used two fifteen minute quarters with Acton showing a better grasp of play and disciplined positioning. Referee Mr Hamsen officiated with linesmen from Acton and Georgetown as fans watched eagerly.
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Acton Park
Acton
Georgetown
Acton High
Hamsen
van Aeton
Gearegtown
Chest X Ray Clinic At Acton Draws 1792 Attendees
The Chest X Ray Clinic in Acton ran from Friday evening to Tuesday with 1792 people attending. Acton's Men's Club and Oakville Lions Club organized the event with volunteers handling forms. Reeve F J McCutcheon was first. Dirk Bean was last. committee members included WoodMall Jolley Ralph and R L Bean.
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Acton
Oakville
Lions Club
F. J. McCutcheon
Dirk Bean
Tee
Charpe
WoodMall
H. Jolley
AL Ralph
R. L. Bean
Local talent musicale night at United Church delights crowd
Group four of the Ladies Aid presented a splendid musicale at United Church on Tuesday evening. Rev. Pickering served as master of ceremony. Many local performers showcased piano duets and solos, vocal numbers, organ pieces, humorous readings, and a group finale as the audience joined in singing.
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United Church
The
Ladies' Aid
Mr. Pickering
Shirley
George Elliott
Anitra
Jane
Mrs. Veldhuis
Elaine Hufnagel
Frank Bean
David Cullen
Freida Harris
George Fitlott
Prince
Dorothy Smmoans
Miss Franklin
Milano
Nagas
Rev. Pickering
Mc.Donald
High School Blues Entertained at YMCA Party
The Alels tradition continued as the Field Day winner the Blue team was treated by the Red and White teams to a party. About 180 youths attended last Friday evening featuring a shooting gallery bowling alley quarts penny toss and a thrills booth in basement rooms. Three reels of motion pictures plus two hours of dancing followed in the decorated gymnasium with mock weddings divorces and jailed candle thieves. Jim Spielvogel spoke for the Blue team thanking the hosts.
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Othe
Jim Spielvogel
Acton Ball Team Earns Intermediar e C Title Honors
Letters from Sunderland Ontario and Ontario Baseball Association congratulate Acton Baseball Club for winning the Intermediate C OBA title. Officials note the team’s grit and sportsmanship, pledge crests and a trophy shield, and thank Acton players and supporters for a fine season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Royston
Acton Baseball Club
Acton
Ontario
Royston
Sunderland Baseball Club
Acton Club
O.B.A
G. G. Pinkham Secretar
Halton County
Oakville
Milton Juvenue
Acton Industry Acquires Land Behind Baxter Plant
Acton Industry completes negotiations to obtain title to land behind the Baxter Plant near the school fence and Corporation Pond. Amos Mason, former owner, reserves a road allowance to connect Alice Street and Willow Street for access to his houses. Acquisition provides room for expansion and rail siding access.
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Baxter
Laboratoroa
Corporation Pond
Amos Mason
Alice Street
Willow Street
Mason
Acton
Halton Gave an Average of $1.01 to British Flood Relief
A summary of donations from Halton County municipalities to the Ontario British Flood Relief Campaign shows food and clothing totals by town such as Esquesing Nelson Trafalgar Nassagaweya Oakville Burlington Georgetown Milton Acton and Halton totals. The county’s population is given as 29 268 with an average contribution of $1.01 per person.
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Hinston County
Ontario
Nelson
Trafalgar
Nassagaweya
Oakville
Burlington
Georgetown
Milton
Acton
Halton
Commission Receives Reports At Tuesday Meeting
Public Utilities Commission met Tuesday evening with Reeve F J McCutcheon and Commissioner J R MacArthur present. Chair C Ma Hansen presided as reports covered copper pricing, holidays, donations declined, hydrant work completed, arrears, and service connections. Several accounts were approved for payment including Hydro Department, Northern Electricity, and waterworks supplies.
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Public Utilities Commission
F. J. McCutcheon
J. R. MacArthur
C. Ma Hansen
Commission
Wilson
Kerwin McPhail
Y's Men's Club
Hallowe'en
Lambert
Church Street
George Construction Company
Dly
Wallace Tierney Co
Community Event Notices and Happenings Listing
Cookie Day by Girl Guides and Brownies on November 15. Euchre by Scout and Guide Mothers Association on Friday November 7 at 8 00 pm. Lakeside Chapter 10 D E annual event November 15 at 2 30 pm. Hallowe en Masquerade at Crews on s Corners October 30 with prizes for best and funniest dress. Cream producers annual meeting in Molton Department of Agriculture office on November 5 at 8 39 pm. Dance at Claude Pickett s barn November 4 north of Hornby with Modernaires orchestra and masquerade. Prizes for best dressed and funniest dressed lady.
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Hallowe'en
L. O. L. Hatl
Crewson's Corners
Department of Agriculture
Molton
I Mn
Harn
Claude Pickett
New Barn
Seventh Line
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestra
Actan' Town Hall
Rob Martin
Lady Podynent
Stirt
Halton Assizes hears six divorce cases and two criminal trials
At Milton Court House the Fall Assizes opened with two criminal charges including armed robbery of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Camp Helmville and the rape attempt of a Georgetown student. Six divorce actions and two civil disputes were scheduled. Ostrander found guilty of attempted rape. Justice MacKay urged humane treatment of prisoners and outlined court duties.
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Justice Keillor
MacKay
Court House
Milton
John Krywinarchuck
Hamp Ton
Bank of Nova Scotia
Helmvie
Victor Ostrander
Rane
Georgetown Manufacturing Company
Electric Industries Limited
Fairy
Hartley
George E. Elliott
Justice MacKay
Nisit
Jean Atkins
Oakville
Doulas Atkins
United States
Toronto
Edythe M. Jackson
Harvey Jackson
Nisi
Raszell
Roszel
Stewart
Simmons
Simons
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. S. Hillyer
Baptist
Hallowe’en
Teen Town
Honan
Chorea
Y.M. C.A
Ernest West
Frances Chew
Roy Kirkness
Joan Coles
Wilf Duval
Johnny Gray
M.C.A
Y.M.C.A
O.B
Sunderland
J. F. Royston
Acton Athletic Association
Uos
Ont
Ontario Baseball Association
W. J. Snyder
A. Pills
Acton Industry
Old Pond
Hydro Department
HEPA
Northern Electricy
MacDonald Elec
Packnant
JR. Kearney
Conduits & Fittings Ltd
J. MecGeachle
Dalglish Chemicals Ltd
W. OD
Talbot
Paindinn
Wydrants
Girl Guides
Brownies
Scout and Guide Mothers’ Association
Lakeside
D.E
Cchfilinins Beznar
Acton Town
Halton Assizes
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