Parents Duty to Set Example For Children
The April meeting of the Home and School Association was led by Cyril Taylor. Officer slate announced with Lorne Masters as president and Joe Hurst as vice president. Sergeant John Gibson spoke on safety and good manners, urging a school safety program, while the Acton Choraliers performed. Six rooms tied for photo prizes, with plans to add funds for room photos and coffee served as 60 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Masters
Joe Hurst
L. Duby
Charles Landsborough
R. Buckner
Dundas
Acton Choraliers
Forster
Samaritans Aid Wounded Deer After Collision
A young buck was struck on No 7 highway near Acton last Thursday. Two motorists, John and Mrs Rush, found the deer with a broken back and returned to contact police and a doctor who then assisted the animal. The incident followed by district highway traffic counter notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 7
Here
Petrolia
Toronto
John Rush
Rush
Acton
John Hodgins
F G. Oakes
First Tax Notices Are Rosier on Pink Paper
Taxpayers in Acton received pink notices for 1956 first installments, about 12 percent lower than last year due to a nine mill tax cut. Over 1200 notices were mailed from the town office, about 400 more than last year. First installment is due May 1 with subsequent payments on July 15 August 15 and October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lawn Bowling League Schedule Adopted For Beardmore Trophy Race
The Inter-county Lawn Bowling League releases the season schedule with matches from June to August. Teams Acton Georgetown Milton Guelph Rockwood and Georgetown will compete weekly, culminating in Beardmore trophy winner.
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Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Guelph
Rockwood
Fair Board Hosts April Social Event at Stewarttown Hall
The Fair Board sponsored an April social evening at Stewarttown hall on Wednesday April 11. A euchre tournament drew a good crowd with winners including Mrs. E Davenport Mrs. S Matthews Thomas Brownridge and W Britton. The spot dance saw Mrs. Alex Near and Mrs. M Nellis crowned champions.
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The
Faire Board
Stewarttown Hall
McEnerys
E. Davenport
S. Matthews
Thomas Brownridge
W. Britton
Brownridge
W. Betton
Alex Near
M. Nellis
Springtime Survey Building Booming in Acton
The Free Press reports Acton sees spring toward building as mud slows cars in Glenlea and Lakeview while two subdivisions grow. New activity on Maria Street bridge accelerates with concrete base blocks poured after pile driving. Teens turn to raft racing and baseball as days lengthen.
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Free Press
Glenlea
Lakeview
Acton
New Maria Street
Adventure in Citizenship picks Acton student for Ottawa program
Joy Peal, a grade 12 student and former Peanut Queen finalist, is chosen to join Rotary Club of Ottawa’s Adventure in Citizenship May 14 to 17. The program brings nearly 200 Canadian senior high pupils to meet leaders, learn democracy, and share experiences on return. Since 1951, 788 youths have visited Ottawa. this year adds 184 more.
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Joy Peal
Rotary Club of
Ottawa
Canada
Rotary
Garage Thieves Smash Window in Town Burglary
Early Sunday morning intruders shattered a rear window at S. Mc Ssave's Highway Garage and pried at a locked safe but failed. About $225 in tools and stock were taken before the thieves, believed to be two men, left through a front entrance as police chase leads.
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S. McSsave
Police Safety Checks Near 300 Cars In Town
Ac ton police safety checked nearly 300 cars in the past week at the request of car owners. Drivers are urged to contact the Local O P office for voluntary checks to avoid delays if stopped by highway patrol squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
O. P
OPP
Acton's Civic Night Draws Lively Public Questions
Acton's Civic Night by the Chamber of Commerce drew about 40 residents for a wide Q and A on municipal affairs. Mayors, trustees, and department heads fielded questions on taxes, annexation, school growth, highway plans, and road maintenance with officials assuring upcoming meetings and strategic planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
P.A.C
Chamber
John Gay
E. Tyler
Lakeview
C.n.elc
J. MccGenachie
C Bradley
Coon
Acton
Georgetown
William Wilson
Bradley
Gov
Tyler
M Nellis
R. N Brown
Reeve Hargrave
Council
Guy
G Barbeau
Industrial Commission
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Goy
Y's Men Conference Gathered in Owen Sound
District Y's Men annual conference in Owen Sound was led by governor G W McKenzie. Acton club sent 16 delegates with a banquet, breakfast, worship, leadership chat, and closing dinner. International president Mac Banting spoke on global Y's Men affairs. Local attendees included Harry Otterbein Jack McGeachie Elmer South and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W. McKenzie
Owen Sound
Micla
Acton Club
Mac Bantinain
International Y's
Nefa Falls
Harry Otterbein
Jack McGeachie
Elmer South
Bi Davey
Meb Blow
Fara Masales
G W McKenzie
Harrys Archie
Mansell Nelis
Douge Manhang
Eli Benson
Bob Brayshaw
Wes Wolfe
Edgar Ladkea
Charles Leatherland
Bruce Shoemaker
Jackpot up to $540 For Appreciation Day
The weekly Appreciation Draw will award a prize up to 540 dollars with thousands of tickets in the barrel. Mrs Alex Wilson won last week's 54 dollar prize after a 10 percent coupon and also knew the merchant of the week for a 5 dollar bonus.
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Alex Wilson
Mass TB Survey Dates Set in Halton County
The Halton Tuberculosis Association sponsors an October 19 to November 8 survey inviting residents to have X‑rays. The executive meeting confirmed the dates, with the annual association meeting expected in early June.
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Halton County
Halton
Nothing But the Truth charmed large local crowds last week
The Acton Home and School Association presented Nothing but the Truth to enthusiastic audiences of over 300 in the public school auditorium. Peter Dunham led the cast as the sworn truth teller with Anne Dunham, Cyril Taylor, Grace Barratt, Beret Newton, Isabelle Ritchie, Barbara Smith, and others delivering polished performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Home and School Association
Kay Frankl
Peter Dunham
Anne Dunham
William Wilson
Tee Young
Isabelle Ritchie
Barbara Smith
Grace Barratt
Beret Newton
Bishop
Cyril Taylor
Fred Gordon
Lorne Masters
Margaret Wilson
Joe Hurst
Mrs Franklin
Charles ‘Landsborough
Mustians
Rudolph Spielvogel
Hel Landsborough
Marie Kerr
Archie Kerr
Robert Kerr
Ken Allen
Steida Paul
Charles_ Landsborough
Pat Terry
Walter Cook
Adah Matthews
Fran Beatty
Ena Jennings
Morris Jeffries
Art Riley
Tommy Davidson
Garry Ockenden
Hugh Lowe
Dunham
Two Tow-Trucks Tow Overturned Tanker
A milk tanker owned by Keiffer Milk Transport of Guelph was traveling south on No 25 highway near Speyside when it failed to negotiate a curve, crashed through guard rails, and rolled down a hill. Two tow trucks from Guelph hauled the vehicle from a farm field back onto the road. damage was estimated at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyside
Keiffer Milk Transport of
Guelph
Ripredtes Slse
No 25
T M Spratt
Acton Parks Board Referendum Now Heads To Vote
A special vote Monday asks Acton residents to approve creating a separate parks board with seven members including the mayor or appointee. If approved the board would oversee all park lands and request annual funds, with members serving three year terms on a rotating schedule. Local groups including the Legion Y’s Men Agricultural Society and Rotary push for the reform to unlock park potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Board of Mangagement
Ceitizens
Parks Committee
Citzens
Codhnal Tern
Legion
Y's
Agricultural Society
Women’s Institute
Minor Sports Association
Emetentesy Association
Legion Iliary
Rotary Club
the Beardnee and Co
Chamber of Commerce
Ib Hick Sree
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Home and School Association
Samaritans
Department of Highways
Rey
Fair Board
Stolt
National Capital
Dominion
Joe
Parks Board of Management
Parks Board
Stapf
Halton Centennial Manor
Mitton
A.C
Fairy Lakes
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