Off Actonians and Visitors Travelling in Acton Roundup
A list of visits and travels among Acton residents includes Dr J A McNiven of London visiting local friends, Mrs James Symon’s Toronto guests Wir and Mia Herry Noble, and Ed Hamiston heading west to the Canadian regions. Several families entertain or travel to Detroit Wichita and Toronto while others attend weddings, hospital stays, and naval cadet training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
Mia-Herry-Noble
Toronto
James Symon
Engagement of Doris Eileen Harding to Donald Lindsay
Georgetown couple Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Harding announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Eileen to Donald Lindsay son of Mr and Mrs K C Lindsay of Georgetown The marriage is planned for the latter part of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Harding
Limehouse
Doris Eileen
Donald Lindsay
K. C. Lindsay
Georgetown
Women Institute Meeting Highlights and Local Notices
The Women's Institute monthly gathering at Mrs. L J Buck’s home, led by Mrs. Alvin Fisher, saw thirteen members discuss product trade names and manufacturers. Delegates Archibald and G Aitken head to the area convention in Guelph. Planned sewing projects include Salada Tea quilt contest and wool work for fall. A travelling library inquiry was assigned, and a paper on Agriculture and Canadian Industries was presented. Youth club leaders were named for the fall program, and a farm equipment contest awarded to Ren Stubbington and G Aitken. Numerous social updates and visits to relatives and friends in nearby towns filled the rest of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women's Institute
L. J. Buck
Alvin Fisher
Archibald
G. Aitken
Guelph
DG. Robertson
Ken Stubbington
Elmer Fisher
Eplg
Archiball
Ren Stubbington
G Aitken
K. Stubbington
Geo. Robertson
Gordon Robertson
Jim
Don McTavish
Mund
Elias Hall
Hillsburgh
Othelite
Mitchell
Rey Carter
Laverne
Ranmoaf Stratford
DG Rotetson
Robertson - Stansbury
Oakeley
Dygg Rotertgan
Douglas Roteertsen
Cha Walhansen
Gatelph
J. Stansbury
Henk
George L. Robertson
Hamilton
Ed Carter
Toronto
George D. Robertson
Limehouse Birthday Party and Small Town News Notes
Limehouse marked Linda Herrington’s second birthday with a home party. Various local visits and church events fill the week, with few hospital and school updates. The column records social visits, congratulations, and minor health notes from Limehouse, Guelph, Acton, Toronto, and nearby areas.
Leno Braida of Acton Wins $400 University Bursary
Leno Braida of Acton is awarded a $400 university bursary. The event highlights other Guelph students receiving four bursaries totaling $2400. The notes mention final year class honors and ties to Collegiate and Guelph institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leno Braida
Acton
Leto Brandon Avton
Sataty
Guelph
Sayer Lene Brau
Guelph Ovi
Joke in the Box: customer asks for a book in fiction dept
A customer asks for a book titled Mlan the Master in the fiction department. A Saluslady directs them to the fiction section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saluslady
Auction sale at prophiniots farm with farm implements
Auction sale includes 10 to 20 inch tractors and implements such as a 3 furrow plow ace bottom Case tractor double disc and rubber tired wagon plus hay loader and other farm gear along with dining room suite and utilities. Held at prophiniots farm four miles south of Rockwood on Monday September with no reserve cash terms. Proprietor T McBride auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Prophiniots Farm
4Th Inc
Nassawega
Rockwood
T. McBride
Hindley
Elliott
Ottawa Payout Records 1.168 Million in Family Allowances
From 1945 to 1949 Ottawa disbursed 1.168 million dollars in family allowances reflecting postwar support. The payments covered eligible families under the national program and aimed to ease postwar financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Acton council approves sewer and road payments and raises rates
Acton council approves sewer accounts totaling 444, 511 and road paving costs of 17 011 20. Payment lists include Mackenzie hardware Wargrave Service Station and Thompson Motors. The town seeks water and sewer collection from H V Dron and reviews August provincial police report. Bell Telephone rate increase is opposed by most councillors. Major Tster presided with Reeve Har ere pons and several councillors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepore
Brillf Nn
J. B. Mackenzie Sidewalks
Lymon Hardware
Wargrave
Acton. Free Press
Truman Spence
Acton Woodcrafts
Guelph Sand & Gravel
K. J. Reamish Construction Co. Ltd
Thompson Motors
Acton
Police
Donald Inspection Ltd
Acton P.A.C
HL G. Barlow and Co
Norwich Union Fire Ins
Bowman, Black, and Shoemaker
J B. Mackenzie & Son
T. Watson
H. V. Dron
Bell Telephone Co
E. R. Lauder
Halton
H. S. Dunham
Ontario Medical Association
Appyoval
Ule
Arthur
Mill St
Peel
Witham, Bracken
M. MacGrail
Norwich Union Insurance Cap
Major Tster
Reeve Harere Pons
Reeve Stewart
Counters Fryer
Taylor
Thompson
Wood Greer
Wieck
Chief Lab Chemist Change at Baxter Laboratories
Frederick A Helson departs as deputy chief chemist for studies at Osgoode Hall while Lawrence becomes chief chemist. Armand J Braida succeeds Lawrence as chief chemist native to Acton and a Guelph graduate with chemistry as a major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A Helson
Baxter
Osgoode Hall
Chemwat
Ontario Agricultural Tege
Guelph
Hanser Laborataumes
Formand Lawrence
Try
OAC
Baxter Laboratin Acton
Armand J. Braida
Mr.Lawrence
Baxter's
Theo Ac
Braida
Acton
Che
Ebenezer Couple United in Alaska Bride's Parents Absent
Rev RO W Pickermill united Laurae Cameron daughter of Roy Cantron Fairbanks Alaska and Rauland Elvin Eliott son of Elvin Eliott Guelph in Ebenexer United Church parsonage Harlan Wilson gave away the bride. Bridesmaid Harold Elliott best man reception in Guelph and plan to live in Listowel after a Muskoka trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RO W. Pickermill
Laurae Cameron
Roy Cantron
Fairbanks
Alaska
Rauland Elvin Eliott
Elvin Elliot
Guelph
Ebenexer United Church
Harlan Wilen
Ebenezer
Harold Elliott
Toronto
Harold Eliott
Harlan Wilson
Wilson
Windermere Lodge
Muskoka
Mrs
Elliott
Listowel
Progress Report for H Ware Children and Local Events
After a fatal accident Harry Ware and his children show progress toward recovery. Attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition drew Rockwood residents, with John Benham noted for a Holstein exhibit in Wellington County. Rains boost crops and pastures while Rally Day and Eden Mills services near. Minnie E Nickell visited from Toronto, Ruth E George returns from vacation, and the Mecepherdans plan a New Jersey move after a month away with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ware
Rockwood
John Benham
Wellington County
Erin Township
Eden Mills
Minnie E. Nickell
Toronto
Ruth E. George
Harry MecePhedran
New Jersey
E. D. McPhedran
Memorial service at Eden Mills cemetery draws crowd
The Eden Mills memorial service at the local cemetery attracted many attendees led by Rev Kenneth MacMillan of St Andrews Church Guelph who spoke on Dead Bones with music by the Salvation Army Band Guelph. Local families and visitors from Hastings Chesley Toronto Florida and Grand Rapids attended social gatherings and community notices highlighted weddings and Labor Day visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community’ Cemetery
Kenneth MacMillan
St. Andrews Church
Guelph
Salvation R m ¥ Band
Jack Brinklow
Hastings
Claude Brinklow
Brinkow
W. J. Lowrie
Joseph Abbott
Thomas Rennie
Toronto
M. F. Burrows
Lynn ‘Haven
Florida
E. Pssanie
W. Mee- Lean
Presbyterian Church
Darlene Thomas
Thomas
WAPS
Ladies’ Aid
Ro Borthwick
B Smith
SS No
Joseph Lasby
W A Lasby
Don McPhail
Sudbury
G. A McPhail
Robert McAlpine
J. G. Thomas
Grand Rapids
Mich
W J. Lowrie
Darby-Thomas
Campbellville
Harvest Home Sunday at Everton Church of Christ
Everton Church of Christ held Harvest Home Sunday with speakers and musical quartet from Guelph. Community sympathy extended for the late Mrs. Hugh Mitchell. Weekend visitors included families from Oakville Guelph and London with other local attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvest Home
Everton Church of Christ
Stanley Stainton
Howard Wakin
Guelph
Wm. Black
Milas Helen’ Woodhouse
Hugh Mitchell
Everton T
J. P. Benham
Joe Benham Jr
Jack Morrell
Notice to Creditors and Others in Estate of Thomas Nodwell
All heirs and creditors of the estate of Thomas Nodwell late of Acton Halon are required to send proofs of claim to the solicitor Stan the xstory by September tenth 1951. The estate will be distributed only according to filed claims. Solicitor for the executors C F Leatherland Aston Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nodwell
Acton
Halon
Pbiet
Aston
Ontaaty
C.F. Leatherland
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.A. McNiven
London
Ed Hamiston
Canadian West
Fred Blow
Detroit
Grand Rapids Mich
Fred Ross
Streetsville
Richard Rawson
Cliff Sutton
John M. Hollinger
Baby
Shirley Rolston
Ted Gamble
Wichita
Kansas
Telford McDowell
Jimmie
Pte
Fred Mandley
Camp Borden
Andy Nicol
Navy
George Graham
Toronto General Hospital
Chrk—armstrong War Betman
Gordon Darby
Campbellville Presbyterian Church
Bill Thompson
R. L. Davidson
Mrs. Carvel
Cornwall
Colborne
Norman Masales
William. Jackson
Chas. T. Melam
R. M. McDonald
Miss Garvin
Will Burns
Wauregan, Conn
Geohegan
Cincinnati
T. L. Hall
Melvin Burns
Gilbert Sinclair
A. C. Patterson
Ospringe
W. I
Linda Herrington
W. Mitchell
Caledon
Sunda
A. W. Benton
Thomas Taylor
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Eleanor Spitzer
Guelph General Hospital
Acton High Schoo
Neil Benton
David McVey
Anna Spitzer
Paul Spitzer
Harold Brown
Milton
Wilbert Gordon
Olds
Alberta
W. Gordan
C. Buck
Penrilly
Creemore
Swackhamer
John le Alan
Patterson's
Lorne Gould
Lorna
Woodbridge
Charutes
Maxybee
Brampton
Howard Maybee
Stobbs
Ingersoll
John Stobbs
W. K. Askin
and Marx_ Ken “Askin
FE Brigham
Brandon
Manitoba
Mes J. Roughley
Jas Noble
Kirkpatrck
A J T. Smethurst
Eterles
Guelph Area
Tate Allan Gardner
Ton
Red Geary
M. Lampard
Acton United Church
Dinshows
Peta
Nence
Rip
New York
Montreal
Chicago
Ton Harold Wiles
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H. Ware
Children Progress
George Wiinat
Chesley
Wright
J. McAlpine and
Flornee
Everton
Werberth—vialtara—wilt
John. Alton
Jennie Tovell
Albert Alton
Robert Patten
Diane
Margaret Tovell
Charles Fountain
Dick Grill
Oakville
Ted Fountain
Grand Valley Church For Christ
TOTH
Shell Oil Products
Acton Taxi
Orv
Fred Dunn
Mill St. South
Denny
Blue Doll Beauty Salon
Chile
Dren
Wright Real Estate and
F. L. Wright
Wilbur St
Acton—Phaena
Macdonnell Ht
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