Intruders and rustling disrupt Acton subdivision works
The Acton Public Utilities Commission weighs a $40,180 project to bring General Hydro Services to three new subdivisions. Break-ins at a Highway Garage and a separate cattle rustling incident were reported last weekend, with no arrests and investigations ongoing. Street lighting and hydro servicing costs are itemized by subdivision, and insurance and repairs for the hydro shop are being addressed as part of preparation for new developments.
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Acton
Wester
Highway
S. Medisaac
Nino Braida
Public Utilities Commission
General Hydro Services
Hydro
Glenlea
Lakeview
Fairview
J. MccGeachie
Hamilton
HEPC
Commission
Acton: P.U.C
Fire spreads on farm land in Easter bonfire blaze
A rubbish bonfire within a ruined barn foundation ignited a grass fire that spread over 100 acres Sunday morning. Acton firefighters tackled outbreaks on Nassagawey property lines near Don R. Stewart J A Cinci RR 2 and Dr Teskey while neighbors aided, till well after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Stewart
J. A. Cin¢i
Nassagaweys
Dr. Teskey
Charles Darby
Arctic Circle
Jewel Passed From Father To Son At Walker Lodge
A large Walker Lodge gathering at the Y M C A hall celebrated a Past Master jewel presentation as Wm Cooper presented his son E G Franklin with the 50 year jewel. The event included banquet by the wives, toasts to Grand Lodge and visitors, and remarks on character and discipline. Provincial I O D E standard to be sent to Hamilton meeting. Marguerite Ryder to carry the standard.
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Grand Lodge
Wm. Cooper
Walker Lodge
Y.M.C.A
G. F. Wingate
Stanley Joe
War
A. C. Mason
Brd. Mason
Martin Bauer
Rt. War
Maynard Watson
Fergus
E.G
African Souvenirs Shown to Chapter Duke Meeting
The April meeting of the Duke chapter was held at Mrs. W. Woodburn’s home with Mrs. J Whitham presiding. Plans discussed included a tag day for the blind and fundraising. Mrs Jang was named convener of the tea for the Basic English class. Mrs B Mowat spoke on South Africa and racial segregation. Mrs W Ballantine read two pieces. Mrs Ringler shared experiences from Ethiopia and displayed Ethiopian crafts.
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W. Woodburn
J. Whitham
Jang
B. Mowat
South Africa
Easter church services across Acton reflect resurrection message
Churches and halls across Acton held Easter worship with diverse languages and services. Knox Presbyterian and St Albans reported record crowds, with Holy Communion, choir renditions, and children's programs. Reaffirmation of faith featured sermons on the resurrection and Mary Magdalene.
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Acton
Y. M.A
Baptist Church
Ray Costerus
Frank Bean
United Church
Ted Hansen
Mary
St. Alban’s Church
Aw” Thornton ‘Down
Ifrom
F. Oakes
St. Alban’s
St. Alban’s Church School
A. Thornton
Garnet Rost
Junie Chelr
the Baptist Church
Rugged Cross
Ray ‘Costerus
St. Joseph's Church
Six Civil Cases At Spring Assizes
Six civil cases and two divorce actions were listed for hearing before Mr Justice Kelly at the spring Assizes in Milton Court House. Two civil cases were adjourned. the divorce matters proceeded. An action by E F Ford for Barrera Jean Ford seeks damages from Mae Oliver over an automobile collision on the Elizabeth Queen highway. The township seeks an injunction regarding trailer camps owned by Joseph Kowal and others.
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Justice Kelly
Court House
Milton
E. F. Ford
Barrera
Jean Ford
Elizabeth Queen
Mae Oliver
Are -Eeeking
Josepts, Kowal
Easter Egg Hunt Moves Inside YMCA Building
Chilly weather pushed the YMCA Easter egg hunt indoors on Tuesday. About 1235 youngsters searched the Y for bits of paper redeeming Easter candy. The girl who found the most vouchers was Violet Oekley and Bob.
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Ym.c.a
Violet Oekley
Bob
Acton United church names new minister
At a church meeting after services the congregation unanimously approved inviting Rev Gordon Adams MA BD of Alton Caledon to be the new minister. He would begin here in July.
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Acton United Church
Gordon Adams
Alton-Caledon
Acton Civic Night Addresses Town Problems and Planning
Acton council and residents questioned leaders on road work mill rate future industry and school costs at the town’s first civic night. Officials outlined subdivison policy road upgrades and a master plan with rezoning aims while noting limited debenture use. Two fatal accidents near Acton Saturday raised community concerns.
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Acton Chamber of Commerce
Acton
E. Tyler
Frank Crump
R. Hargrave
C. Lindsay
J. McGeachie
Crump
Fortune
R.bean
Family Party Marks 87th Birthday of J B Chalmers
On Wednesday De 6 Mr J B Chalmers observed his 87th birthday. A family party was held on Sunday with relatives gathered to celebrate.
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J. B. Chalmers
Grass Fire From Dump Sparks Two Alarms
A grass fire between Crescent and the sewage plant spread due to high winds fanning flaming refuse from the dump. A second alarm was needed as burning paper set fire to grass and fence posts on the Sprowl farm. The family fought the flames but winds carried refuse across the road and fields.
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Crescent
John Sprowl
Urban Board Revises Acton Milton Engineering Costs
North Halton Urban Board in Milton approved halved engineering costs for Acton and Milton after May 1 and noted Georgetown withdraws from the arrangement. Georgetown reportedly hired a new exclusive engineer while remaining one third share of non engineering expenses. A display material plan, personnel booth schedules, and a April 26 display committee session were noted with a trade fair folders bill of 872.30 from Dils Printing. The Canadian Red Cross runs eight lodges at DVA hospitals nationwide.
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Acton
Milton
North Halton
Georgetown
J. McGeachie
Dils Printing and Publishing &Co. Ltd
Halton Liberals pick Wm Anderson as provincial candidate
At Trafalgar Hall, 150 delegates chose Wm Anderson of Oakville over John Hutcheon and Ken Giles on the first ballot to lead Halton Liberals against the Frost government. Former Liberal leader Farquhar Oliver criticized the Tories as he outlined a platform for Ontario's election. Frank Petch presided. A R Davis oversaw elections.
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Wm. Anderson
Oakville
Halton
Trafalgar Hall
Frost
John Hutcheon
William ‘Anderson
Ken Giles
Trafalgar
Giles
Anderson
W. J. L. Hampshire
Hughes Cleaver
Cleaver
Farquhar
Oliver
Liberal Party
Ontario
Frank Petch
Georgetown
First Salk Polio Injections Reported In Acton
Report confirms Salk polio vaccine effectiveness though not public until Tuesday. Acton children in grades one and two received their first injections with nurse Miss Lavey supervising and Miss Cameron assisting. A follow up injection is planned for May 18 with future free injections expected when available in Ontario.
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Acton
Ontario
Perpen Child
Premier Brest
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Alvin Miller
Thomas Shea
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Memorial Hospital
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John Elwyn Kentner
No. 7
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