Acton Personal Notes Highlight Visits and Recoveries
A stream of visitors and journeys links Acton residents with Oshawa Toronto Kingston Calgary Winnipeg Montreal and Buenos Aires. Individuals include Mrs P Murray Mr and Mrs Robert Lasby Mrs Mac Symon Barbara Norman Baldin and Miss Margaret J. Macdonald along with updates on Daisy Forster Whired McEachern and Miss Evelyn Roberts recovery and hospital counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Roberts
W. Baldwin
Sault Ste. Maria
Evelyn Roberts
Montreal
M. 2 Bennett
Acton
Margaret J. Macdonald
Toronto General Hospital
Rotary Club First Annual Fair Financial Report
Financial data lists income and expenses from a Rotary Club fair including advertising 307.30, refreshment booth 352.37, game proceeds 582.40, dance 250.00, gate receipts 275.50, and refunds for cigarettes and chocolate bar 163.52. The note includes stray garbled text and a dog barking metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Church Service Schedule and Greetings at Ganuds Acton
The Acton Ontario church announces a Sunday program led by Rev Louis Pickering. Morning worship at 11 00 a m followed by children service church school and an evening worship at 7 00 p m. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganuds Acton
Ontario
Louis Pickering
Hower Avene
Our Church School
Presbyterian Church Knox Acton Service Times
The Knox Church at Acton schedules Sunday services on September 19 at 11 00 a m for morning worship and 7 00 p m for evening service. Sunday School begins at 12 15 p m with the quotation They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Acton Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Acton Baptist Church announces Sunday September 15 services with 10 30 am Sunday School 11 30 am Our Love for Christ 8 00 pm B Y P A and Bible study led by Clarence Reid The church emphasizes belief in the physical Mor of Jesus Christ and atonement per scripture references 1 Cor 15 1 John 2 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
B.Y
Clarence Reid
Jesus Christ
Trinity Service Schedule and Harvest Thanksgiving
Trinity announces Sunday School at 10 00 am Holy Communion at 11 15 am Beginner's class at 7 00 pm and Evening Prayer. Harvest Thanksgiving Services planned for Thursday evening Sept 23 and Sunday Sept 26. The church welcomes visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Tramp and Old Lady Dialogue Sparks Rural Conversation
An old woman questions a tramp about roaming the countryside while he expresses a wish to load a car. The exchange hints at hardship and mobility during difficult times, reflecting social strains and attitudes toward travelers.
Acton Rotary hears mining talk and club changes
At the Acton Rotary luncheon vf D. Garrett spoke on gold mining in Porcupine Camp and his Timmins Wollinger Mines work. Mac Aylesworth resigns as secretary. Acton welcomes his move to Toronto. three new Rotary signs are planned for highway entrances. district governor visit slated next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcupine
Vf. D. Garrett
Rotary Club of
Acton
Timmins
Wollinger Mines
Rothmans
Mary
Mac Aylesworth
Canadian Bacon Delights British Meat Trade
Ottawa reports Canadian bacon wins favor in the United Kingdom with Manchester as a key distribution hub. London observers note a steady bacon flow, improved quality, and strong retailer demand influenced by Canadian farmers, the Dominion Department of Agriculture, and cooperating packers in Wiltshire produced sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Haminton
P Wlture
London
Manchester
England
Logan
Canna
Dominion Department of Agriculture
A Little Leaven From Newfoundland
The Scene notes Newfoundland voters have chosen to join a ten province confederation, arguing economic costs will be offset by Canada’s gains. It portrays Newfoundland as a practical, resilient addition to the country despite early widespread objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Canada
Britain’sexports break all records in summer targets
The report notes exports rose with more days in the month, keeping daily rates similar to June. Government targets for the summer aim for a 40 percent increase over 1938, with an end-of-year goal 50 percent above 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potauln
Guy
Waport
County Council Approves Wage Increases and By-law Plans
County Council approves a motion to draft a by law under the Highway Improvement Act restricting buildings fences and trees along county roads. Debate notes absences and suggests inviting Halton Peel councils for future visits with a June or October timing. The meeting sets October 26 for a Conservation meeting and adjourns after approving accounts totaling 51 294 17 and scheduling October 19 as the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cleave
Reeve
Foster and Armatrong
Armatrong
Simecown
Heals
Halton
Peet
Vislt Halton
Armstrong
Limoge
Halton County
Peel County
Council
Court House
Miss Nellie Anderson Speaks at Knox WM S Meeting
Knox Presbyterian WM S held its September meeting in the classroom with Mrs. Blow in charge. Miss Nellie Anderson, home on furlough from Georgetown British Guiana, gave a talk on missionary work as plans were made to invite other church WM S groups and arrange a fall Thanksgiving speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Formosa
Yellie Anderson
Woman's Association United Church Holds Regular Meeting
A monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held on September 6 with Mrs Moore and others in attendance. The group approved a vote of thanks to Mrs Moreen for her home and for the lunch committee. The Surrogate Court of Saskatchewan upheld the validity of a will challenged after a man died beneath a tractor fender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association OF United Church
Moore
Moreen
Saskatchewan
Tarzwell McDonald Wedding Held in Georgetown Home
The wedding of Marjorie Christina McDonald and John Allen Tarzwell took place Saturday September 4 at the McDonald home on Queen Street Georgetown. Rev Hon K Cameron of Toronto officiated. The bride wore nun's veil and lace cap with white roses. Bridesmaid Miss Joan Lindsay and flower girl Frances Lindsay appeared in blue and pink gowns respectively. Groom Derek Sorenso of Trinidad studied at Queen's University Kingston. A wedding supper followed and the couple plans to reside in Portsmouth near Kingston while the groom continues his engineering studies. Indian Independence Day falls on August 1th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin McDonald
Queen Street
Georgetown
Mar-jorie Christina
John “Allen ‘Tarzwell
Acton
Hon K. Cameron
Toronto
Misa Joan Lindaay
Frances Lindsay
Derek Sorenno
Trinidad
Bwi
FCAP
Queen's University
Kingston
Portsmouth
Clearing Auction Sale At W E Farm Sale Notice
Auctioneers announce a large public sale at the farm on Ath Line 36 miles north of Acton on Wednesday September 20 at 1 PM. The catalog includes Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey cows heifers calves horses harness poultry hay grain wood and farm equipment plus Allis Chalmers tractor and multiple implements. Goods must be removed by October with possession given to new owner. Refreshment booth on grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DENNY
Acton On
Werdnesday
Ayrshire
Brea
Guernsey
Jersey
Ayrehire
Loyr
Glen Arditn
Feo Gott
Bertram
Brampton
Ont
Harnes
Horn
Colony House
Allis Chalmers
Ko& W
Geuby
Boo& W
Farnt
Steel Land Reller
Boas
WM. A. Gibson
Guelph
T4sw
Swackhamer
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Mrs. P. Murray
Oshawa
Robert Lasby
Calgary
Mrs. Mac Symon
Barbara
Owen Sound
G. H. Bielby
Grimaby
R. P. Watson
Mra
D. L. McDougall
Winnipeg
Wr. MacArthur
John Easterbrook
Nee Nal Jenner
Mra. Wm. MacArthur
Half Brother
Norman Balrdin
D. M. Elliott
Champlon
Alberta
RP. Watson
Thee Watson
Jan MacDonald
Arthur
Johnny
David Norton
Durham
Murray Kingsbury
Moose Jaw, Sask
Daisy Forster
Cooper
Whired- McEachern
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
R. RB. Sirrs
Douglas Sirrs
Buenos Aires
Argentine
GA. Sirrs
Douglas
Pokering College
Presbyterian Whiurrh Tet Ganude Knox Church
Er. Albane Church
Anglican
Wg] Laxton
Miss Allan Reg
Arthur ST. Guelph
A. Floyd Smith
Jeweler
Quebec Street
West Guelph
Robt. R. Hamilton
Optometrist OF
G. A. Sirrs
Tufpsday
Coopers Clothing Store
Master Dry Cleaners
Joe Woods
Britain
Miss N. Anderson
Knox W
Bride
Acton Public School
Manning Electric
Alton
Bob Hope
Cing A
Mayree Young
O'Hara
Webb
Haydn
Allerton
Ladd
Lang Preston - Nolan
Eddie Cantor
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