Acton Community Welcomes Guests and Notables
A weekend of visits crosses Acton with guests from Toronto Norval and London. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Rev. Elmer Sinclair, Mrs. Annie Cheyne, and many others visiting friends and attending United Church services and school openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Norval
Acton
Norman Baird
Toronto
Mrs. M. Schroeder
Elmer Sinclair
United Church
Ivan Harris
A. T. Brown
Fred Cleave
C. Matthews
Ern Black
Myrtle Mc Murchie
Acton Friends
Court of Revision Hears Ten Appeals
Alex Near presided at the County Court of Revision in Acton Town Hall to hear assessment appeals. Ten appeals resulted in a total adjustment of 4050 dollars on 1051 and 1052 assessments with several properties facing changes including residences, farms, hotels, and commercial stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Near
County Court of Revision
Acton
John Ayles
Mason Blvd
Ayles
Plastonics Company
Pearl Kennedy
Brock Ave
Fred Krit
Hillcrest
Hillcrest St
J. J. Stewart
F. Toth Sr
Frank Toth Jr
Station Hotel
Dominion Hotel
Miss L. Wilson
Varey
Engagement notice for Verna St Denis and Leo Paquette
Mr R St Denis announces the engagement of his eldest daughter Verna to Leo Paquette son of Mr and Mrs J Paquette of Sudbury Ontario. Wedding planned for December 1 at St Jean Brebeuf Roman Catholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. St. Denis
Verna
Leo Paquette
J. Paquette
Sudbury
St. Jean Brebeuf
Acton High School News Recaps Weekend Sports And Assembly
Acton students held an assembly with readings and music led by Fred Garcon and Sheila Paul's violin solo. The Red Feather Tournament trip was arranged, rugby tickets sold, and a rugby game in Milton noted a 33 11 score. Georgetown-Milton game saw Acton delegation attend with Georgetown edging them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Lamb
Fred Garcon
Sheila Paul
Mr. Hansen
Donna McMillah
Margaret Early
Kathleen Stanley
Red Force
Red Feather
Faye Garner
Robbins
Rteeten
Toronto
Scollard Hall
Etobicoke
Stamford
North Toronto
C. N.E
Milton
Mighty
Blue and White
Des O'Rourke
Wayne Arcie
Richards
Acton
Georgetown
Onnday
Stan Hall MPP Addresses Acton Rotary Club
Stanley Hall MPP for Halton addressed Acton Rotary Club on Tuesday stressing vigilance for British traditions to guard against socialism and communism. He praised service clubs for maintaining citizenship and democratic life. Walter Woodburn briefed on fair receipt and noted returns were approximate. Participating groups included CAG Matthews, Ray Mason, Forman Lawrence, Ross Perry, Jin Dills, and Milton club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Hall
Ontario
Halton
Acton
Cag. Matthews
Torontea
Ray Mason
Forman Lawrence
Ross Perry
Acton V
Jin Dills
Milton Club
Holstein Milestone Achieved by Dr Paul Beer Owned Cow
A pure bred Holstein owned by Dr Paul Beer of Georgetown completed an annual performance test of 830 lbs fat from 213 lbs milk with 2.58 percent butterfat. The five year old Hunt shaven Supreme Pabst achieved the record on twice daily milking, with a prior senior year mark of 718 lbs fat from 20 251 lbs milk. The record ranked among Canada's top five in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Beer
Georgetown
Huntshaven Supreme Pabst
Canada
Aid Turkey Dinner Financial Success at Knox Ladies Meeting
The Knox Ladies Aid monthly gathering at the church featured a turkey dinner fundraiser with strong proceeds reported by treasurer S Mathews. R L Davidson submitted $50 from quiltings while Mrs W E Smith and Mrs F J McCutcheon won pocketbook survey awards. A fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs George Lantz was noted in greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies’ Aid
F._J.__ McCutcheon
D. McLellan
R. H. Armstrong
S. Mathews
R. L. Davidson
Bella Mae Roszell
W. E. Smith
F. J. McCutcheon
George Lantz
Meeting Theme Is Grandmothers at Dublin Women’s Institute
Dublin Women’s Institute held its regular meeting at Mrs. Wm McPhedran’s home with Mrs McIntyre in charge. Members shared notes from the Area convention in Kitchener and planned charity drives for Korean children. A grandmothers’ program featured readings and a travelogue, followed by lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
Wm. McPhedran
McIntyre
Kitchener
W. Watkins
C. Davidson
A. Near
L. Ferguson
J. Dennis
Wm. MclIntyre
Willian Melntyre
Two Films Shown To Acton V's Men
Acton Y Mens Club held its meeting on Thursday October 22 with two Canadian Johns Mansville Co representatives Ho Vrooman and C Plummer presenting films. One titled Freedom depicted the mines while the second covered transite pipe uses. The district conference will be in Acton in April with six clubs attending. The Halloween party chair K Alen reported. December party will include the Ladies Auxiliary. Elmer the Safety Elephant will be sponsored in Acton. Budget for the year was reviewed. Auctioneer Bil Gibson presented a wallet on behalf of the club. Canada has 750000 farms as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Johns Mansville Co
Ho Vrooman
C. Plummer
Rbres of Freedom
K. Alen
Hallowe'en
Elmer
Bil Gibson
Grandmothers Day at Greenock W I meeting noted
The October meeting of Greenock Women's Institute at Mrs Chester Allan's hosted Miss Elva Pearen as president with prayers and roll call. Members planned film showings by Dave Gray and a wallpaper demonstration, shared reports from the Kitchener Area Convention, and heard talks on spices and home crafts. A memory of grandmother and poems were read, bingo prizes awarded, and a lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock Women’s Institute
Chester Allan
Elva Pearen
Robert Allan
Dave Gray
Elliott Patterson
Albert McKeown
Kitchener
A. McKeown
Ralph McKeown
J. E. Pearen
Wm. Hill
John Near
Buy Several Items For Church Kitchen
The Woman's Association of Acton United Church met at Mrs. Harris's home with President Mrs. H Burns presiding. New members joined, plans for the upcoming annual event were completed, and cards were sent to the sick and bereaved. Several kitchen items are being purchased and quilts are in progress. A lunch was served by Mrs. Harris and helpers, followed by a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of
Acton United Church
Harris
H Burns
C. L. Poole
J. Beil
Wilderspin
E. Lambert
H. McCutcheon
300 Acres of Trees Destroyed by Fire
A bushfire started by a smoker burned over 300 acres of young trees and brush near Terra Cotta. Fire spread from the Clancy ranch in Esquesing to Wilfred Leslie and nearby farms over two weeks. Water access was difficult as 100 volunteers fought the flames amid inaccessibility and dry winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Esquesing
Wilfred Leslie
Reiling
Halton Manor holds Sunday services and Halloween plans
Milton residents continue worship at Halton Centennial Manor with services by Rev. Green Rev. Osborne and Rev. Blair in rotation. Visiting hours shift from 1320 to 1430 and 760 to 820 pm. A Hallowe en social evening is planned for Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Halton Centennial Manor
Green
Osborne
J. L. Blair
the Manor
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Duval
Annie Cheyne of
Traronta
Ruthie—Splelvagel
Guelph General Innapital
Mias
Mary Sirrs
Taronto
Jim Dills
Johnny. MacArthur Iin
Guelph General Hospital
Roy Brown
Taronto, Apent
David Dilts
George R. Poole
Nancy
Mel McCullough
West Coast
United States
Mrs. H. Mainprize
Bill Mainprize
Jack Mainprize
Bracebridge
Marie van Patten
Bermuda
Hamilton Normal School
Dorothy Warne
Grant McDonald
Orangeville
Jack Holmes
Tom Watson
Robert Tate
Linda Jean and
Bruce
Efland, North Carolina
Cliff Ashley
Muriel Hills
Ballinafad
Carol Fetterly
The
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Gulf Oil Co
Oklahoma
Harold Wildgust
London
Wharncliffe Road
Bruce Ontand
New Hamburg
Oqmand
Jo McPhail
Court of Revision
Acton High School News
Stan Hall
M.P
Rotary
DR. Paul Beer Holstein
Aid
Acton V’s Men
Greenock
Halton Manor
Plan Hallowe'en
E. P
Optometrist
Guelph, Ont
Arthur St. Elmira
Ont
Hallowe'en Haunt
Hallowe‘en
Hinton
Y’s Men’s
Hallowe’en
Vince Mountford & CO
E.P
Acton High School
Acton Arena
Acion Meat Market
Mill Street
Sun Brite
Park Sausage
Bologna
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