Acton Social Roundup Sees Local Visits and Golden Anniversary
The note collection records numerous visitors to Acton from Toronto Woodstock Singapore Everton and Eramosa. It also highlights Jack Mnathprize returning to the University of Toronto and Mr and Mrs James Gibbons marking their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a home gathering for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mnathprize
University of Toronto
Stuart Lowrie
Singapore
McDonald
Toronto
Robt. Lowrie
Acton
James Gibbons
Cameron Street
Engagements announced for Verna Gwen Britton and Anne Ella Lasby
Mr. and Mrs. W E Britton Nas sagaweya announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Verna Gwen to Martin F Mullen Toronto son of Mr John Mullen and the late Mrs Mullen London England The marriage to take place early in October Mr and Mrs H Lasby Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Ella to Jack Drysdale son of Mr and Mrs D Drysdale RR 1 Acton The marriage to take place early in October
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Britton
Nassagaweya
Verna Gwen
Martin F. Mullen
Toronto
John Mullen
Mullen
London
England
Knox W.M.S. of Acton Marks 60 Years Anniversary
Knox Church W.M.S. of Acton celebrated its 60th anniversary with services on September 16 led by Rev. John Anderson. Miss Beatrice Scott, missionary from India, spoke. life memberships were awarded to Mrs. Rev. John Anderson and Mrs. Dr. Buchanan. history was read by Mrs. 8. M. McDonald. many visitors from across Ontario attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
W.M.S
Alex.Mann
John Anderson
Francis Thompson
Georgetown
Stalker
Buchanan
Mr. Anderson
Beatrice Scott
Indot
Central India
E. Barr
Miss Scott
Hazem Graham
Wilson
Stewart
Moles Ckay Stewart
Gracie Stewart
Helen Somerville
Harmin
Angus Lindsay
Misa Nellie Anderons
British Guiana
WAT. S Oon
Jabot
Port Elgin
Guelph
Elora
Midland
Rockwood
Milton
Campbellville
Nassagaweya
Limehouse
Lucknow
Par
Tobacco Permit Rule Change Exempts Several Tobacco Goods
Effective August 29, 1947 export permit regulations amended exempting tobacco and related products from the export permit requirement when shipped to any destination. Items include tobacco leaf, cut, cigars, cigarettes, snuff and manufactured tobacco n.o.p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.o.p
Hay Presbyterian Church and Canada OwOox Church Acton Notice
Sunday September 28 1947 services at 10 AM Sunday School and Junior Bible Class 11 AM Morning Service led by Rev Wm A Young Fergus and Evening Service led by Rev Mounte Anne Berges. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Claus
Wm. A. Young
Bs.a. of
Fergus
Anne Berges
Welcome to An Evening at Miss Olive Root’s
Thursday September 25 at the home of Miss Olive Root HiMs burg leaving the church at 7 30 pm Sunday September 28 1917 11 00 am Standard Time Mr M M Coles A Welcome to An
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y.P.A
Olive Root
HiMsburg
M. M. Coles
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Services at S Alban Martyr Church
The church marks the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at 8 30 a.m. Martins and Holy Baptism at 11 a.m. Beginners class at 12 15 p.m. Church School and First Evensong of St Michael and All Angels with a sermon at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Michael and All Angels
Gospel Hall Service Times and Bible Verse
Corner Wellington and Arthur Streets hosts a Sunday School at 3.00 p.m. and a Gospel Meeting at 7.30 p.m. The text cites Romans 3 20 noting no flesh justified by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Hall
Wellington and
Arthur Sts
Starling Population Alert in Ontario Amid Normandy Decline
Reports from Normandy France describe a catastrophic decline in starlings after a severe 1939 40 winter. In Canada European starlings, introduced in 1800 01, have since spread across Ontario to James and Hudson bays, Manitoba, and Alberta. Researchers will watch population changes closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
France
Canada
North America
L. L. Snyder
Royal Ontario Museum
Central Park
New York City
Ontario
James and
Hudson Bays
Manitoba
Alberta
Atlantic
Large Entry of Holsteins Jerseys For Milton Fair
Halton's annual Holsteins and Jersey Shows at Milton Fair will be held with the Milton Fish on Saturday September 27. Over 200 Holsteins and Jerseys are entered, representing the county's best. The ninth annual Holstein show and eighth annual Jersey show will select top animals to represent Halton at the Ontario Championship Jersey Show in Simcoe on October 7 and the District Black and White Championship Show in Brantford on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Ontario
Slmcoe
Brantford
Weed Killer 2 4 D Found Useful In Strawberry Patches
L G Klein of Glenspey Farms near Milton reports excellent weed control in strawberry patches with 2 4 D. Tests show Premier strawberries tolerate 2 4 D, with June applications at 750 ppm and mid season up to 1100 ppm, suggesting limited grasses first and rechecking in small sections before wider use. He notes raspberries and asparagus also tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Klein
Glenspey Farms
Milton
Klein
Second Round of OBA Playdowns Taken by Acton
Bobbie Anderson propelled Acton in a second round win as Bartliff was beaten between third and home. Acton fans filled the stands while Clintonians posted nine anfettes amid a windy, rain softened field. Box Score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.B.A
Acton
Bobbie Anderson
Bartliff
Clintonians
Clinbun
Clinton
Feld
Margaret Thompson Honored at Shower
Mrs N McEachern and Mrs 3S Russell hosted a Thursday evening shower for Miss Margaret Thompson. Friends and former schoolmates enjoyed a Bride’s book and a pink and white wagon gift display. Little Merle Russell drew the gifts and a delightful lunch closed the event.
Blatr W Women's Club hosts and church anniversaries noted
The Campbellville Blatr W meeting opened with hymn and prayer led by Miss Laura Black. Miss Edna Black read scripture, Miss Della Van Sickle minutes, and Mrs. Jas Robertson spoke on William Carey and Henry Martyn. Reports mention Caroline MacDonald, a roll call on Work, and refreshments. Nearby Nassagaweya Church celebrated anniversary services with Rev Phinn of Milton and Rev Anderson of Acton. Local visits include Mrs George Lush to Howard and Hewson, Mrs Gerald Richards visiting from Toronto, and several Hamilton, Waterdown, Aldershot residents joining gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Henry Martyn
Della VanSickle
Caroline MacDonald
St. St.David's
Chifrell
Nassagaweya
Phinn
Milton
Mr. Anderson
Acton
George Lush
Howard
Hewson
Will
U.S.A
Gerald Richards
Toronto
Jamis Roberts
Joe Harris
Hamilton
Howard Lush
Percy Metcalfe
Waterdaen
Howson Tash
Travel and Ambition Stir Civic Efforts at Home
Readers reflecting on journeys and vacations gain ambition from towns and homes seen. Some are inspired by notable achievements to plan improvements and pursue large, successful goals in their own communities and careers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Flood
Woodstock
Geo. Chapman
Jack Smethuret
Jacquie
J. G. Stone
John Wood
Irvin Hamilton
Everton
Wm. Alexander
Alfred Couting
Eramosa
John Lambert
Me Roy Wansbrough
Frank Day
Mra. A. Smith
A. E. Wansbrough
Ganada
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Church Is
OwOox Church
J. M. Anderson, Bla
MLO
Hay
Baptist Church
ACTO
Gbhurch
S. Alban
Bill Anderson
Fred Stewarts
Roland Haines
Starlings
Milton Fair
Clkawine
Master Dry Cleaners
WOODS
E. P
Optometrist
ST. George's Square
Warn
Morter J. Waterhouse
Lindsay
Kentner
Masalen
Foot Anderson Chabun
Rotan
Masters
Morten
J Waterhouse
Lindsay If
Mascalosas
Footitt
Anderson l
Chabun
Clinton—McDonald
Ps - White
Neilans
Draper
Glen
Woodcock
K. Miller
Hawkins
Bousrey ‘c
Margaret Thompson
Mh Macmurray
Losi
Goddard
Wath Mdnal Caey
Mitchellese Padetan
Edgar Kennedy
Weri4g Tatthal
Adriaw Booth
Pamour Quest
erruBese
Dennis O'Keefe
Warguerite Chapman
Vpporney
Ida Lupino
Robert Alda
Man Tlove
Butch
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