Acton Social Roundup Includes Toronto Visitors and Golden Wedding
A local Acton page lists numerous visits from Toronto residents and friends including Mr. Wm McNabb and Mrs. Walter Flood. It notes the 86th birthday of Mrs. A E Wansbrough and announces Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbens Golden Wedding Anniversary with a two-slot at home on September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.McNabb
Toronto
Acton
Ptt
Mee
Roy Wansbrough
Frank Day
Rockwood
A. Smith
A. E. Wansbrough
James Gibbens
Cameron Street
Local Engagements Announce Verna Britton and Verna Mullen Tie
Nas sagaweya Mr and Mrs W E Britton announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Verna Gwen to Martin F Mullen of Toronto son of Mr John Mullen and the late Mrs Mullen of London England. Engagement also announced for Anne Ella Lasby to Jack Drys dale son of Mr and Mrs D Drysdale R R 1 Acton with marriage planned early 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 60th Anniversary
The Knox Church Women’s Missionary Society of Acton celebrated its 60th anniversary on September 16 in the Knox Church. Rev John Anderson introduced Miss Beatrice Scott missionary from Jindot Central India and Mrs Francis Thompson sang solos. Members recalled the 1887 formation and 1906 charter members, with a flower tribute and thanks to speakers and visitors from Acton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
W.M.S
Alex.Mann
John Anderson
Francis Thompson
Georgetown
Stalker
Buchanan
M. McDonald
W.M. S
Mr. Anderson
Beatrice Scott
Jindot
Central India
E. Barr
Miss Scott
Hazem Graham Menders
Wilson
Stewart
Moses
Kay Stewart
Gracie Stewart
Helen Somerville
Hhamn Owas
Angus Lindsay
Guelph
Guelph Woms
Albaresent
Mainprize
Misa Nellie Anderons
British Guiana
Jabot
Port Elgin
Elora
Midland
Rockwood
Milton
Campbellville
Nassagaweya
Limehouse
Lucknow
Par
Tobacco products no longer require export permit
Effective August 29 1947 export permit regulations have been amended exempting tobacco products from the export permit requirement when shipped to any destination including tobacco leaf cut tobacco cigars cigarettes snuff and manufactured tobacco n o p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.o.p
Sunday Rally Day Service and Church School Meet
The Congregation and Church School join in Church Auditorium at 11 am. Scholars meet in School Room at 10 45. The message is Our Church. Evening service at seven features The Peril of No Looking Back. You are welcome.
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Fnr
Presbyterian Church Canada SOWOX ACTON Service Schedule
Sunday September 28 1947 at 10 00 a m Sunday School and Junior Bible Class 11 00 a m Morning Service led by Rev Wm A Young Fergus Evening Service with Rev Aecume a kor veo They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Young
Bs.a. of
Fergus
Welcome to An Evening at Olive Root's Home
A Sunday September 28 1917 gathering at 11 00 am Standard Time hosted by Mr M M Coles at the home of Miss Olive Root in Hinsburg. The Thursday meeting at 7 30 pm precedes the event labeled B Y P U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y.P.U
Olive Root
HiNsburg
M. M. Coles
Church Services Schedule at S Alban Stater
The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity schedule lists 8:30 Holy Communion 11:00 Martins and Holy Baptism Beginners class 12:15 Church School and 7:00 First Evensong of St Michael and All Angels with a sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Michael and All Angels
Gospel Hall Schedule and Biblical Verse Quoted
The notice lists 3.00 p m Sunday School and 7 30 p m Gospel Meeting at Gospel Hall Corner Wellington and Arthur Streets. It includes a Bible verse Romans 3 20 about by the deeds of the law there shall be no flesh justified in sight.
Starlings in Ontario Report Populations and Origins
In Normandy reports claim a catastrophic decline in European starlings, prompting ornithologists to monitor North American populations. European starlings were introduced in 1800 01 in New York Central Park. 320 birds bred into millions across eastern North America. Ontario observers note starlings far north to James and Hudson bays with sightings in Manitoba and Alberta.
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Normandy
France
Canada
North America
L. L. Snyder
Royal Ontario Museum
Central Park
New York City
Ontario
James and Hudson Bays
Manitoba
Alberta
Atlantic
Milton Fair showcased large Holstein and Jersey entries
Halton's annual Holsteins and Jerseys shows attract well over 200 head for the Milton Fair on Saturday September 27. 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
2 4 D Found Useful For Weeds In Strawberry Patch
L G Klein of Glensney Farms near Milton reports that 2 4 D controls weeds in strawberry patches. Premier strawberries tolerate 2 4 D well, with June applications at 750 ppm effective and safer than mid to late summer uses. Tests also show tolerance at 1400 ppm during mid season, with additional work on Latham raspberries and asparagus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Klein
Glensney Farms
Milton
Klein
Second Round of OBA Playdowns Taken by Acton
Bobbie Anderson. Yo caught the player Bartliff off balance between third and home with a burst of strategy. The Clintonians recorded nine safeties, well spread by Chabun. A crowd from Acton watched in windy, rain-damaged field conditions. Box Score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.B.A
Acton
Bobbie Anderson
Bartliff
Clintonians
Chabun
Clinton
Feld
Margaret Thompson Honored At Shower
Mrs. N. McEachern and Mrs. S. Russell hosted a Thursday evening shower for Miss Margaret Thompson, soon to wed Harold Robson. Friends and former schoolmates celebrated with a Bride's book, pink and white wagon decor, and a pleasant lunch.
Blair YW Seeks to Grow Mission Study and Thank Offering
The Blair Young Women's meeting in Campbellville opened with hymn and prayer as Laura Black led. Members discussed the Thank Offering event, noted a study on William Carey and Henry Martyn, and shared stories on Caroline MacDonald, with roll call on the word Work. Local church announcements followed, including anniversary services at Nassagaweya and visits by guests from Milton and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Henry Martyn
Avith
Della van Sickle
Caroline MacDonald
SSES
St. David’s
Chifrell
Nassagaweya
Phinn
Milton
Mr. Anderson
Acton
George Lush
Howard
Howson
Will
U.S.A
Gerald Richards
Toronto
James Roberts
Joe Harris
Hamilton
Howard Lush
Percy Metcalfe
Waterdase
Howson Tash
George Ingils
Travel and Ambition Spark Earnest Home Endeavors
Travel and vacations inspire ambition as people visit cities and towns observe improvements and hear of accomplished individuals. They consider methods used by others and reflect on how to apply similar steps to achieve meaningful gains in their own lives and communities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Flood
Woodstock
Geo. Chapman
Jack Smethuret
Jacquie
C. A. Warren
J. G. Stone
John Wood
Jack Mnatnprize
University of Toronto
Mechanilcal Engineering
Stuart Lowrie
Singapore
Mre
McDonald
Robt. Lowrie
Irvin Hamilton
Everton
Wm. Alexander
Alfred Couting
Eramosa
John Lambert
Muited
Ben Ganaha
Uni
Lous Pickering
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Sowox Church
Hey
J. M. Anderson, Hla
MLO
Hay
Baptist Church
ACTO
Church of S. Alban
Gospel Hall
Wellington and Arthur,Sts
Bill Anderson
Fred Stewarts
Roland Haines
Starlings
Milton Fair
Canadian National Riwys
ACDON
Master Dry Cleaners
Joe
E. P
Optometrist
ST. George's Square
Actian
Hw&pb
Morter J. Waterhouse
Lindsay
Kentner
Masales
Foots Anderson
Clinton—McDonald
White Ab
Neilans
Draper P
Glen
Woodcock
K. Miller
Hawkins
Bousrey ‘c
Margaret Thompson
Goddard
Wah Macdonald Carey
Whelesn
Mitchell Letson
Edgar Kennedy
THE
Hale
Adriaw Booth
Ougst
A Aspusesc Production
Dennis O'Keefe
Warguerite Chapman
Upporney
Ida Lupino
Robert Alda
Man Tlove
Butch
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