Acton Waterworks hires assistant and reports meeting notes
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a Tuesday meeting. They discussed water heater controls, substation needs, and a new billing machine and addressograph. Nine applicants for the Waterworks assistant position were reviewed. Fyfe Somerville was chosen at 1800 per year.
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Ricardmore and Co
Hepc of
Ontario
Acton
HEPC
Beardmo and Co
K McPhail
Wilson
Ros Ann Shops
Galt
Trans Canada Steeple- Jacks Co
Lambert
Vimy Street
Public Utilities
Waterloo
Waterworks Department
Messrs
Gorden Allan
Howard Mooney
R J. Loutitt
Colin McColl
Fyfe Somerville
M. J. McMillan
Harry
Knox So Ed Club Close Year With Cartoonist Visit
The Knox So Ed Club held its final meeting of the year with strong attendance. Toronto Daily Star cartoonist Lea Callan entertained with comic sketches and humorous stories. The program included Tsalah verses read in unison by several youths, a prayer led by Rev Ho Armstrong, and musical solos by Ines McLellan, William Burton, and Lorreine Mullin. A lunch ended the session, with plans to reopen in autumn.
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Knox
Lea. Callan
Toronto Daily Blar
Lynda Mann
Margaret Kirknes
Beverley Smith
Phyllis Barnes
Laurie Ritchie
John Musselle
Billy Dotmer
Knox Ladies Aid Meeting Plans May 10 Event
Knox Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs. Cameron Leishman’s home with strong turnout. President Mrs. Fred McCutcheon presided while D G McTellan read scripture and A M McPherson led prayer. They invited Friendly Circle to join May 10 and planned the Mimosa Young People drama For His Great Possessions at Acton Town Hall.
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Mra Rol Davidson
Mra
Fred Anderson
Mra Bowen
Mra Roh Armatron
Miaa Minnie Somerville
Fo Anderson
AJ Murray
Mra Leishman
Misa Somenille
Wm McLeod
Jas Wilda
Rol. Davidson
Plans for New School in Eramosa Ready May 1st
The Rockwood school board met with full attendance except Mr Adjaett. They discussed debentures up to $20,000 for a new No 2 school, inspected No 10 and library plans, and approved teacher engagements at Federation rates. A new roof, well drilling at No 2, and shifting thirty library books monthly were reviewed.
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Rockwood
Adjaett
G. F. Swanston
Dept. of Education
ErasMesa Township
No. 4
No. 10
John Sprow
Mra
Charlotte
E. Murlson
EM. Cuming
Joyce L. Cummins
Neen D. Edwards
Wm. Kobrey
Margaret Henderson
W. R. Black
Water and Sewers on Agenda Council Meeting
Acton council held an exceptional session discussing water supply options for Acton Boulevard lot 483 feet wide with 60 60 square feet minimum. options include two water sources, rock and gravel, with costs and prospecting plans by J Kirk of International Water SupplyLtd. Landen Ont. Tenders for disposal plant and sewer inspector positions were opened and insurance arrangements adjusted. next meeting will address road right of way and municipal board agreement.
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Acton
J. Hargrave
Nicol
W Roszel
Lo Hotchen
Ho Thompson
J. Greer
Jo Mc Leed
FG. Tyler
Mason
John R. Leishman
Acton Roulevard
Innis Tot
J. Kirk
International Water Supply Ltd
Landen
Ont Wan
Lin Rock Ia
Kirk
Beardmore Co
Fairy Lake
W. Bristow
Daily Commercial News
FE. Tyler
W. J. McLeod
E. Tyter
H. Dyck
Peter H. Smith
H. F Holmes
M. A. Tyler
E. J. Hassard
W. R. Norton
A. E. Cripps
C.N.R
Rotary Club
Bert Hinton
Four Wolf Cubs Captured On Farm Near Acton
Four wolf cubs about two weeks old were taken from a den on John McFachern’s Acton area farm two miles from Acton. Overseer Hitchcox examined them for bounty eligibility, and McFachern and David Manten plan to locate a second den. The mother was in the barn area, and a wolf was reportedly wounded the previous winter.
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John McFachern
Acton
Hitchcox
Haltos County
MecFachern
Birthday Party for Baptist Church Women’s Mission Circle
The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist Church held a birthday party style Apel meeting at Mrs Herb Helwig’s home on a Tuesday evening in April. The event began with a birthday supper prepared by the hostess, followed by a devotional led by Mrs Stanley Cripps, President. Bernice Connor presented the Sec-Treas report, and a Tollvia missionary work table was shown by Mes Chas Landsborough, then games concluded the evening.
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Women's Mission Circle of
The
Baptist Church
Herb Helwig
Egupper
Stanley Cripps
Cof
Sec -Treas
Bernice Connor
Tollvia
Mes Chas. Landsborough
Ted Intn
Thank Offering Meeting of Knox Evening Auxiliary
The Knox Evening Auxiliary held a regular meeting on April 12 at Miss Emma Coles home with Mra. F Anderson presiding and devotions by Mra. S Matthews. A study book was presented by Mrs. G Somerville and a hospital letter from Toronto read by Mrs. Musseelle.
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Knox Evening Auxiliary
Emma Coles
Mra. F Anderson
Mra. S. Matthews
Japan
G. Somerville
George Musseelle
Toronto
Rotarians show film on public health plumbing
A special film titled The Importance of Plumbing to Public Health was shown at Acton Rotary club’s weekly dinner. Attendees included members of the Acton Public Utilities Commission, the town council, and local officials. The program was arranged through the National Plumbing Association to highlight plumbing’s public health role.
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Acton Hotary Lab
Dlobst
Acton Public Utilities Commision
Fem Kalgar
Rillon
National Plumbing Association
Tyers White Wedding at St Joseph’s Church Acton
The Tyers White wedding took place at St Joseph’s Church Acton on Saturday morning. Apell USth of Juan Faith White, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arlie White of Artan, and Jatin Joseph Tyere of Georgetown, were married by her father. The bride wore a lace trimmed nylon net gown with a full skirt and pearl necklace, carrying African twin roses. Mina Fay Clark of Hamilton attended in turquoise blue tafeta. Kenneth Hulme stood as groomsman. ushers Wilfred Duval and Kenneth Paplton. Miss Joun Parvo of Georgetown sang Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria. Mulholland played the organ. A weeklance breakfast followed, with reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Acton after a Niagara Falls trip.
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St Josepha Church
Acton
Apell Usth
Juan Faith White
Arlie White
Artan
Jatin
Joseph Tyere
Farward HoTyere
Georgetown
New Fre
Morgan
Mina Fay Clark
Hamilton
Kenneth Hulme
Wilfred Duval
Kenneth
Paplton
Joun Parvo
Jorgetown
Panis Angelieus
Acton Ve
Officers Named At Annual Meeting Greenock Institute
The Greenock Institute Women’s Institute chapter held its annual meeting at Mr. Charles McKeown’s home with fifteen members and one visitor. Officers for 1950 include President Mrs. T. Hemsley and 1st Vice President Mrs. A. McKeown, with numerous posts filled by members, and a baking contest judged by Mrs. Graham and Mr. McKeown.
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Greenjock
Women’s Instttute
Charles’ McKeown
A. McKeown
T. Hemsley
Gerald Graham
C. McKeown
Elva Pearen
Elwood Johnston
Hemsley
H. Reid
Gorton_Lealle
W. Hall
A. Thompson
A. Aitken
Fred_Johnston
Dishes Donated as Scout Kitchen Project Progresses
Acton Scouts receive eight chinaware pieces from Mayor and Mrs Imos Mason as kitchen work advances. Diaries note help from Maton and troop, with mothers soon soliciting funds for materials to complete kitchen and basement. Scouts collected paper to fund hall renovations.
Speyside Cottage Looted Amid Turmoil During Break-In
Thieves ransacked the Speyside cottage of Mrs Sialth while the family was away. A truck may have carried loot leaving the interior in disarray. Police investigate. Jewelry, cash, bedding, and a shotgun were reported stolen.
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Speyside
Mra FT. Sialth
Atale
Acton Sewer Conatio Schedule Across Streets
Machines will move from One Locks toward Man Street and run north. Brock Street work runs from Main to Victoria Avenue. Willow Street crews from Agnes to Mill Street with Agnes Street blocked from Main to John Street.
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Acton
Man St
Brock St
Main
Victorias Avenue
Willow
Varied Contests Mark Acton Y MLG A Program
The Acton Y MLG A program features boys and girls contests with year end creama for top scorers. Leading point scorers include Emmerson Baxter and Joe Jang. Basketball league results show Reds 44 Golds 10 and Blacks 42 Blues 33 led by Bob Bruce, Philip Cristall, and Don Davidson. Junior Teen Agers hosted a 38 attendee event and swimming trips to Guelph wrapped the year with about 40 carloads providing over 200 youngsters water fun.
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Creama
Emmerson Baxter
Joe Jang
Ron Shepyard
Helen Luxton
Cheryl Morton
Lorraine Tyler
John Cunningham
Grant Withers
Ross Morton
Diane Dawkins
Maureen Kinread
Peggy Oakes
Kathleen McCristall
Reds
Golds
Blacks
Blues
Bob Bruce
Fred Euringer
Blue Squad
Philip McCristall
Don Davidson
Guelph
Y's
Guelph “Y
Salary Schedule Adopted by Halton School District
The Halton school board adopted a salary schedule for North Halton High School District staff. Principal Margillus set at 64100 dollars. Principals Hobbine and Lambert at 1800 dollars for the year. The schedule reflects earlier teacher approval from three schools. The board terminated Misa Rudolf of Acton School and arranged for a replacement to finish the term. The purchase of garden land at Mitton School for 350 dollars from Misa Norrie was approved after a department rule letter from Inspector Davira. A motion to rescind previous distribution changes failed amid municipal equalization debates. The secretary was instructed to seek Department clarification on whether municipalities may deviate from current cost sharing. A report on commercial courses at Acton and Georgetown prompted publicity for the three schools. a committee was formed to provide information. Accounts totaling 12,287.52 dollars were approved, including salaries for the month. Open night at Milton on April 28, Georgetown High School Formal in Stewarttown on May 12. The transportation committee filed findings on central school operation. Building and moment and finance committees will prepare reports for the May meeting. Milton opposed central schooling and the High School closure. The board adjourned at 11:30.
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North Halton High School
Margillus
Hobbine
Lambert
Wnather
Misa Rudolf
Acton School
Mitton School
Misa Norrie
Davira
Milan
Acton
Hiulmer
Georgetown
Tiwan
Ubia
Frnncipala
Acout
Miltano
Georgetown High School
Stewarttown Hall
Transportation
Milton
Community Event Listings and Church Notices
Local groups announce fundraisers and social events including Legion Hall and St Albans guild sales Home Baking and Tea Parish Hall tea and baking sale at St Joseph's Church Ss Sodality three act comedy Mrs Temples Telegram Ballinafad Hall April 28 6 30 admission children under twelve free Knox Church Mission Band golden anniversary tea May 13 Young Married Women Euchre April 28 215 pm Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO DE May 2 at Mra Parker home 8 pm Daffodil Tea May 6 YMCA cafe and candy afternoon details
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St. Albans
St. Joseph's Church Hall
Auspices
Sodality of
Duke of Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Mra RR
St. Joseph's Church
Lane
YMCA
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Ant Club
Stetien la Bulle
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Mayer A. Mason
Reeve E Tyler
Palmer
Burroughs
Knox Ladies Aid
Eramosa
Baptist Church Women’s Mission Circle
Knox Church
Babe Roazell
Ted Hansen
S. Matthews
S. Sinclair
Sheila Paul
Crawford Douglas
Margarette Roszell
Donald Clark
North Country
Clark
James Bay Area
Luxton
United Church
D. Taylor
Greenock Institute
MLG
Halton
Fuchre
Legion Hall
Legion Auxiliary
St. Alban's Guild
Mission Band of
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