Township Budget Sets Record At $168 830
Township council approves a record school budget of 168 830 with taxpayers contributing 42 922 and the mill rate to be set in April. The meeting also accepted Holman Construction bid at 2 cents per cubic yard for gravel work and approved gravel pit licenses and several road and assessment-related actions.
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Clift Young
Mea
Tary
C. MacIntyre
Holman Construction Lrd
B. F. Neary
Guelph University
Association of Assessing Officers of
Ontari
Obituary of Robert Laird Algie Veteran Community Leader
Robert Laird Algie of Acton died suddenly April 2 at 71 after a walk. He directed Moncton war services in World War II, led Legion work, YMCA, and charity drives, and planned family events after a long Eaton career. Survived by wife Josephine Gordon and eight grandchildren, with a cremation and burial at Fairview Cemetery.
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Piper
R. L. Algie
Robert Laird Algie
Moncton
Acton
Hig
Bower Ave
Algie
Alton
T. Eaton Co
Toronto
Cora Algie Maton
Boston Red Sox
Moncon
Legion
Canadian Legion
Masonic Lodge
Y.M.C.A.L
United Appeal
Conservative
St. Andrew's Day
George Mason
Bahamas
Philadelphia
Sper
Rumley Shoemaker Funeral
A. H. McKenasie
Fairview Cemetery
John Mora
Guelph
Flowers of the Forest
the Isles
Robert Short
Owen Sound
Tan Moore
Willowdale
Pete Feltham
Port Colbourne
Robert Ide
Samuel McKee
Orillia
Tormerly
George Musselle
Knox Church
Nassagaweva Church Ladies Plan 70th Anniversary
The Nassagaweva Presbyterian Church W M S and Ladies Aid held a regular meeting with Mrs Norris in charge. They discussed Missionary Miss Elsie Lavery, appointed representatives for the Property Committee, reported on cards and books sent to the sick, and planned a quilting project. A fall special meeting will plan the 7th anniversary.
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W.M.S
Ladies’ Aid
Nassagaweva
D. Henderman
Jessie Dunkie
W.mls
Robinson
A. Allen
Mullen
Lamb Patties with Peach and Bacon Glaze
Mix ground lamb with salt thyme or marjoram and milk. Shape into four oval fatties. Drain a can of peach halves. Arrange peaches around lamb patties on a broiler pan. Broil five inches from heat twelve minutes. Turn patties and broil twelve minutes longer. Fill centers with peach slices and mint jelly. Top with bacon and finish until bacon is done.
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Canada
Speyside Wins Banner In Carnival Competition
Speyside public school pupils filled Acton arena on Thursday night to win the second annual carnival banner amid a snowstorm and near freezing temps. Judges tallied scores with Speyside at 860 points, listing top contestants in costumes and races and naming prize recipients across multiple age groups.
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Speyside
Speyside Public School
Acton
Scarch Depenys
M. Z. Bennett
Robert Little
Limehouse
Pineview
Brookville
Receestbon Duvcter Harn Rae
Evens and Sonnens
Brestow
Couttiup
Hey
Penlels
Hugh Paterson
Harold Townsley
Joh Crehton
Albert Tewan
B Reates
Chigde Cook
Hugh Patterson
J. Bert Wood
Gordon James
David Swatt
Juha Price
Ronald Roe
Legion Ladies Aid Sunnybrook Gifts and Events
The Legion Ladies held an April meeting led by Maj. De Rogers with Comrade Muriel Peck as guest. They plan a Sunnybrook hospital visit April 14 with a cheque and gifts. A new member joined, Mrs M Griggs welcomed.
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Legion Ladies
Legion Hatch
Maj. de Rogers
New Zone
Muriel Peck
M. Griggs
Wall
Sunny Brook
Oaksille
Liord Masates
Thoda
Min Mo McHugh
J Loouit
Firemen Host Ladies Night Banquet in Rockwood
Volunteers from Rockwood held their annual Ladies Night banquet on a Saturday in March at the Presbyterian Church Hall. About 20 firemen with invited guests enjoyed a bountiful meal, with James Milne as master of ceremonies and Rowan's Orchestra providing music at Rockwood Town Hall.
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Rockwood
Volunteer
Fire Brigade
James Milne
Albert Maltby
Milne
Toronto
Burlington
Acton
Guelph
Driver Training Program Planned at Acton District High
Acton District High plans a driver training course to start before September as an extracurricular activity. Clarence Rognvaldson and Jim Mathews volunteered to instruct under the Department of Transport supervision. The board will incur minimal costs while vehicles and supplies are provided. grants exist from the Department of Education. A full report will run in next week’s Acton Free Press.
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Acton District High School
Uxtra
Department Oor Transport
Clarence Rognvaldson
Jim Mathews
Department of Education
West
Acton Free! Press
Mixed league curling crowns Wood as champion at season end
J Bert Wood and teammates won the Bill Toth Shell trophy after a tight 76 to "Nolan four" bid in the final. Winners include Lorne Dobershein Mary Hinton Isobel McKenzie. Semis saw Nolan defeat Gordon Cooper Fink before losing to Wood on Tuesday. Jack Ridley trophy went to Len Lovell Mary Toth Ken Marchment and Brian Moore. Georgetown bonspiel saw Alec Zbectnoff lead a first place with George Williams Meb Brown and Doberthein.
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J. Bert Wood
Bill Toth
Shell
Mr. Wood
Lorne Dobershein
Mary Hinton
Isobel McKenzie
Wood Rink
Andy Nolan Fourwine
Nolan Foursome
Gordon Cooper Fink
Len Lovell
Mary Toth
Ken Marchment
Brian Moore
Jack Ridley
Chestee Anderson
Gwen Tyler
Ken Maruisment
Lal Stapleton
Alec Zbectnoff
Georgetown
George Williams
Meb Brown
Lorne Doberthein
Acton Billiards Changes Ownership in Fort Erie Area
Mac Jerama of Stevensville near Fort Erie takes over Acton Billiards downtown. Nora Harner and Mr Hurneniuk stay on, while Norm's Harbor shop is edited to reflect the Bow Theale lighting change. A newcomer links to the Fort Late billiard scene as new ownership shifts occur amid local business moves.
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Ace Fon Wines
Mac Jerama
Stevensville
Fort Erie
Acton Billiards
Nora Harner
Hurneniuk
Norm
Bow Theale Bealig
Min
Mederatt
Fort
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