Esquesing Council Endorses High School District Plan
Esquesing Township Council meets with Reeve G. E. Cleave presiding. Hawes and Nelson to remodel the township building and erect a 40x60 garage for machinery on a cost plus 10% basis pending approval. Council backs a High School Area per a consultative report and forwards its resolution to the County Council.
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Esquesing
G. E. Cleave
Fellows
Department of Highways
W. H. Kentner
J. A. Carroll
Currie
Bird
Hawes and
Nelson
Demirci
Esqual Township Council
Aph
Reeve G
Georgetown
Board of Hydro Commissighers
Ontario
Brampton
H. A. Leder
Workmen's Compensation” Board
Province of
Saskatchewan
Acton Public Utilities , Commission
Bonth
D. A. Wendover and Sons
Reid
Curzi
Leatle
Appeal to Halton for British food relief
Campaign urges Halton County to aid Britain after storms and floods. It notes farmers losing three quarters of live stock and appeals residents to donate clothing and food to support those in dire need. Ontario has historically helped Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Britain
Ontario
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Highlighted by Health Authority
National health officials warn that fumes from burning fuel can cause headaches and dizziness. They urge proper ventilation, periodic furnace checks, and avoiding indoors use of gasoline motors. Seek a doctor at first signs of poisoning.
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National Health Authority
Good Friday The Crucifixion Concert In Knox Church
Combed Choirs gave a Knox and United Churches performance of Sir John Stainer The Crucifixion on Good Friday evening. Organist E A Hansen and pianist Ethel Franklin led a large choir with solo duets and quartets amid poor weather keeping attendees away.
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Acton
Sir John Stainer
Ion
United
Knox
Knox Church
E. A. Hansen
Mies
Ethel Franklin
Wanle
Messrs. G. Ipecetle
R. N.baird
W. Burton
Es. Baxter
I. Anderson
Cs. R. N. Baird
W. J. Beatty
HT Bittors
Bowen
Miks
S. Ralston
Dosim
Mons
J. Somerville
M. Somerville
B. Veldhuis
R. Ne Bakel Tepor-Soist
H. W. Baxter
C. Coles
C. Douglas
Kirkness
A. K. Mann
J. E. Mason
G.’Musselle
A. ‘Dnkinson
Symon
A. W. Fosbury
J. M. ‘Anderson
Weed Killer 2 4 D Spares Grass Family Crops
A feature of the chemical weed killer 2 4 D is its ability to target broadleaf weeds while sparing grasses. Grains such as oats barley wheat and rye show immunity to 2 4 D sprays, enabling weed control in lawns downs parks pastures and grain fields without harming the grass family. The formulation is described as nonpoisonous noncorrosive and soil friendly.
Acton Wool Plant Expands to 7.5 Million Pounds Capacity
Wool Combing Corp of Canada plans to raise Acton Ontario plant capacity from 6,000,000 to 7,500,000 pounds of wool tops yearly after installing new machinery. The expansion adds six combing and six trimming sets, plus three Noble combs and twelve French sets, with broader scouring capacity and 200,000 pounds of neutral wool grease recovered annually.
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Acton
Ontario
Wool Combing Corporation
Canute
K. J. Markon
Markon
Actoni
Oeao
Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mechanique
Mulhouse
France
Wartime Housing Awaits Decision on Land Purchase
Acton council meets to discuss North Halton School District plans and a land purchase decision due before Milton meeting on April 28. Legion seeks memorial recognition. park use for events approved. refreshment booth and season concession set at 25 dollars. Auditor outlines municipal finances. fire chief warns of traffic obstructions and requests traffic notice in Free Press. License and assessment concerns discussed with supplementary assessment appeals noted.
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Acton
J. H. Creighton
Wm. Coon
C. L. Cook
R. M. Aylsworth
F. J. McCutcheon
North Halton
E. W. Coles
O. R. Brown
Lever
Department of Municipal Affairs
D. Dawkins
Geo. Musselle
Canadian Legion
Legion Committee
Mill Street
Charles Currie
Milton
Oakville
Y.M. Gal
S. Eisen's
Transsient
Bickle-Seagrave
Fyi-Fyter Co
Ontario Municipal Board
A. Garrett
Beare’s Ltd
Municipal World
Frank Press
Acton Public Utilities
Acton Free Press
Sam Snow
Thompson Motors
March
E. E. Harrop
F. Turner
Aeronautics Club
Department of Miltia
rCouncil
Guelph Street
Cleaver
Thia
Coon
Harrop
Oakville Residents Targeted by Fake Salesman
Oakville residents were warned after Chief John B. Derry reported a person posing as Frederick Photographic Studio salesman used unauthorized coupons last month. Police urged residents to verify credentials and report suspicious activity promptly.
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Acton
Oakville
John B. Derry
Frederick
United Association Guests At Home Of Mrs Richardson
The Woman's Association of the United Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. D Richardson's home with Mrs Jr Agar presiding. Mrs F Cleave conducted the Easter story devotion, and a card was read for the sick and shut ins. Mrs Richardson received thanks for hosting a dainty lunch assisted by Mrs B Veldhuls and Mrs E Jenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of the United Church
D. Richardson
Jr. Agar
F. Cleave
Richardson
B. Veldhuls
E. Jenings
Acton Women's Institute Elects Officers at April Meeting
The Acton Women’s Institute held its April meeting at Mrs. WmcEvans home with Mrs. R. L. Davidson presiding. Officers were elected including President Mrs. R. L. Davidson and Past President Mrs. F. E. Lappin. a $10 donation to crippled children was approved and plans were made for future events and invitations.
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Acton Women's Institute
WmcEvans
R. L. Davidson
Oakville
Kitty
Robt. van Norman
Earl Lambert
Mite Ivone
Evans
Fred Anderson
John Nelson
Ontario
Women's Institute
Nelson
Lambert
FE. Lappin
F. Hunter
M Collier
FL Anderson
Jas. Wilds
Wes. Marchment
W. MaAldox
Fl Wilds
G. Lantz
Agriculture and
W. Evans
G. Lanta Eitizensinpe
Drysdale
W. Maddox
Rowan Norman
FE. Lambert
Booth
J.F. Wilds
Euchre Club
Holloway
Lazenby
Layette
Collier
W. Denny
F. Anderson
Maddox
Britain
Jayette
Lakeside LO.D.E. Installs Officers for 1947
The Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E. held a regular meeting at the Legion Hall on April 8 1947 and installed officers for the year. Names include Honorary Regent Bessie Musselle Regent Marguerite Ryder 1st Vice-regent Ethel Fryer 2nd Vice-regent Grace Netles Secretary Mariel Heard Helen Ottérbein Corresponding Secretary Alice McCallum Treasurer Elma Braida Echoes Secretary Sylvia Jones Educational Secretary Bessie Maplesden Standard Bearer Phyllis Mackie Assistant Standard Bearer Jessie Col-Press Dora Ryder Pianists Margaret Brown Helen Middleton Councillors Ethel Harris Marguerite Taylor Aileen Currie Vera Inglis Helen Middleton Flower and Visiting Ruth Leatherland Bertha Buchanan Post War Work Harriet Helwig Besole Muskelle Lucy Walters Betty Dolphin Ways and Means Grace Nelles Laura Lovell Empire Study Bertha Buchanan On Somerville. The meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Lo.d.e
Legion Hall
Bessie Musselle
Marguerite Ryder
Ethel, Fryer
Grace Netles
Mariel Heard
Helen Ottérbein
Alice McCallum
Elma Braida
Sylvia Jones
Helen
Dora Ryder
Margaret Brown
Helen Middleton
Ethel Harris
Marguerite Taylor
Aileen Currie
Vera Inglis
Rs Flower
Ruth Leatherland
Bertha Buchanan
Harriet Helwig
Besole Muskelle
Lucy Walters
Betty Dolphin
Ways and Means
Intermediate Club Banquet Honors Acton Hockey Champions
A post season banquet at the Canadian Legion Hall honored Acton Athletic Association intermediate hockey champs Group Five and C. WA. semi finalists. Fred Dawkins praised team cooperation and community support while manager Rumley and others spoke on the season. Sonny Townsley Faath Holmes and Lorne Evins gave remarks on the year’s success and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acteh
C. WA
Canadian Legion Hall
Canadian Legion
Fred Dawkins
Acton Athletic Association
MFC Dawkins
Goor
Kenson
Rumley
Rumiley
Sirrs
Acton
Sonnyv
Frank Holmes
Migration of Birds Mysteries and Night Journeys
The article discusses the spring and fall migration of birds noting their remarkable navigation over vast distances. It mentions returning to familiar localities and nesting sites, follows well marked routes near coasts valleys and ranges, and suggests strong memory and eyesight aid their nightly movements to safe feeding haunts.
Policewomen to patrol Montreal streets in morality squad
Policewomen of the se enile morality squad will soon patrol Montreal streets, taking active roles in enforcing local standards and public conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seenile Morality Squad
Montreal
Acton Events and Entertainment Listings
Town Hall Acton hosts Minstrel Show on Friday April 25 at 8 30 with audience 35c Brookville Hall hosts April 18 dance with Gib Jordans orchestra 50c Acton Women’s Institute presents The Arrival of Kitty at Town Hall on Wednesday April 16 Also Homes and Garden Competition meeting April 16 at 8 p m in Acton Council Chamber no admission bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton ‘Town Hall
Brookville Hall
W.I. Good ‘Orchestra
Acton Women’s Institute
Kitty
Town Hall
Acton
Gib Jordan
Weall
O.ac
Guelph
Council
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North Halton High
Stanley, L. Have M.lla
Bars
Frank Toth
McMullen
Tayes
Hf. . Palmer
Coune
United Association
D Richardson
Acton Institute
Lakeside Chapter
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