40th Anniversary Observed on Sunday
Sunday marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Orwell Johnston. Guests served tea in afternoon and evening with assistance from relatives including two nieces and other family members. Out of town attendees hailed from Toronto Thamesford Guelph Brantford and Campbellville among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orwell Johnston
Walter Swanson
Rockwood
George Cameron
Agincourt
Ruth Maxwell
Guelph
Ruth Ann Maxwell
Harry Murray
Roy Johnston
Bruce McPheron
Dwight Engel
Acton
Cindy Swanson
Brantford
Dorothy Hayden
Mel Overholt
Toronto
Bruce Willliamson
Applewood Acres
Camphbellville
Acion
Rotary Club Diets for Cleanup at Scout Hall in Acton
Acton Rotary Club members cancel regular dinner to work on Scout Hall. Every Tuesday night they replace meals with a cheese or bologna sandwich and contribute two dollars for a cleaning effort. They installed insulated roofing and pine paneling, applying exterior base paint during the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Enroll 82 Pupils at School Corn Roast
Local notes report eighty two pupils attending the school with Mrs Cortigan as junior teacher and Mrs N Rathbun guiding the senior room. A corn roast and musical evening at the Grundy home drew a good crowd, with similar social events including linen showers for Mildred Watson and a Christian Women’s Fellowship meeting at Everton Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Kant
Flintoff
Stratford
Wasit
George Grundy
David Stewart
D. G. Robertson
Ron Nevills
Mindemosa
Colleen Carlisle
Lew Jackson
Mimosa
Mach
Sherlock Aitken
ROAEB
North Bas
Western Enivenats
London
Cortigan
Holidays in West Rally Day Activities Noted
The report lists several local movements and events including: Ros left Tuesday for extended visits to relatives in Vancouver and Alix Weight attended the Hendenon-bee wedding at Hespeler. Rally Day was observed on Sunday with the Young People and Sunday School planning winter sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Ro Ros
Calpar Tal
Atis Henry Barden
Vancouver
Alix Ro Weight
Herb Gilbertson
Mio
Mel Wall Galbertson
Saturdes
Malls Presbyterian
Hele
World Plowing Match trip and church news
Mr and Mrs Norman Turner and family saw Joanne's father off on a three week trip to Europe. Arthur Julian and party join a journey to the World Plowing Match near Vienna and tour England and Austria while Mrs Julian visits the Turners. Numerous local visits and a church anniversary are noted with condolences to the Thompson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Turner
David
Joanne
Europe
Mondsay
Julian
Coun
Mer
Arthur
Vienna
England
Austria
Turners
John Near
Glen
Roark
Mabel Hate
Shelburne
Acton Bi Pivers Lead Model Aircraft Club Plans Fair Show
The Acton Hie-Flyers, a local model aircraft club, host demonstrations at the Acton Fall Fair. Under president Peter Pitcher and now president Jim Jennings the group, about 12 active members, showcased trophies won in Ontario and Exhibition events. The event features combat, stunt, and other flights with members answering questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
M. Z. Bennett
Jim Walkers
Peter Pitcher
Schoel
Clu
Jim Jennings
Jarvis
Ontario
Acton Hillyens
Trans
Truck and Car Crash Causes Vehicle Damage
A collision on Highway 26 south of 10 steer involved a car driven by Marthe BooIsmond and a truck driven by John W. Lane. BooIsmond sustained about 400 in damage while the truck incurred 4000 in damage. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Marthe BooIsmond
John W. Lane
Mitton
Booth Acton Community Credit Union to Exhibit at Tall Fans
Booths for Acton Community Credit Union Limited and Cooperators Insurance Association join this year’s Tall Fans event in Acton. They will be on hand to answer questions and explain what constitutes membership in their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Community Credit Union Limited
Cooperators Insurance Association
Acton
First Aid Course Offered by St John Ambulance in Acton
St John Ambulance announces a seven week First Aid course at Acton Town Hall Willow Street North. Sessions cost $5 per candidate with two hours weekly and an exam on the eighth night. Certification includes Senior First Aid or higher, recognized by the Workmen's Compensation Board. Register at first session or inquire at the Fair for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Willow St. North
Acton
Ing
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Nuia Acton Fair
Bul Shackleton
Elong Cole
al Boluka
Mary Grachow
Patricia McKay
Eye Adams
Kathy Pyatt
Sandra Hargrave
Patricia Blundell
Muneal McCutcheon
Jenice Torer
June O'Gorman
Charlene Heard
Janice Burkill
Thelma Phillips
Trudy Spears
Char ‘Lough
Jane Ralston
Nelle Trystenaar
Margaret van Oosten
Annette Jansen
Acton and
District
Stuart McKinnon
Mildred Watson
Cor
Ken Graham
McKinnon
Mildred
Ralph
Mo Jackson
Christian Women’s
Everton ChristiansChurch
A Falhe
Tee
Menton
World Women’s Fellowship
Duncan Kinpsbury
Dog Robertson
Church of Christ
Don Fountain
Peter
A. Kingsbury
van Hoorn
CWF
Benedict Jan
D. Stewart
Trinity United Church
Acton, Ontario
Jas. Finlay Cameron
St. Nien
Chunehe
Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Finlay
Va.m
Wyn
Wan
Eden Mils
Churchill Church
Anniver Sans Astery
Bates
Rees
Too United Church Wall
Seenon
Mtroo
Joshua Thompsent
Chuahie Thompson
Wen Thompson
Mas Chathe Moutte
Ballevatac
Mors Hold Robson
Haornaty
Mtr
George Filiott
Geolph
J Thompson
Porth Miller
Willowdale
Mouctas
Pisa Pearen
Pied MacArthur
Attams
Mos Keath Comfort
Reamsville
Huphbert Comfort
St Collarines
Ous
Bill Long
Cden TV
Hamilton
Peter Boschs
Eden Mills
Arkell Road
Eden Mills and District Community Club
Canada
U.S
Thare
Acton Free Press
THE
Watson's
Noam
Mully
Acyon
Boon
United Gas Limited
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