District High School Levy Settlement Postponed Verdict Unchanged
Arbitrators decide the North Halton District levy remains unchanged for a year after Georgetown and Esquesing dispute. Acton Bilton Nassagaweya keep their positions. limestone stockpiling and street works discussed. Council addresses water, garage building, fire safety, street levels, and sign installation with contractors for town needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actor Council
Halton High School
Fagursing
Georgetown
Board of
Mosra Rerusea
Connie Une
McLasch
FO Sigsworth
Sigsworth
Oan
Lipsworth
Alf Frvet
No Garace
Fryer
Wolfond
Ontaro
Mill St
Herb Ritchie
Lovett
Guelph
Kirkness
Reeve Tyler
Turlington
Oakville
RV. Anderson
Hansen
Crop Competition Wins Announced at Acton Fair
The Acton Fair crop contest results are announced with Arthur Swackhamer winning top honors. Judges included Mr Buck of Tartewan and eleven entries scored by the club prize winners: Swackhamer, Passmore, Wallace, Leslie, Allen, Swackhamer again, Baty, Aithen, and Dennisby among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
Arthur Swackhamer
Mr Buck
Tarte Wan
Fd Passmore
Geo Wallace
Gordon Leslie
John Allen
Cww Swackhamer
Baty
Calvin Aithen
Fred Dennysby
Annual Smith Bell Reunion At Davidson Home Attracts Eighty
Around eighty people gathered at KOOL Davidson home to hold the eighth Smith Bell family reunion. Activities included horse shoe pitching, a lawn lunch, races with winners named, and a social business meeting electing officers for next year. Ice cream and cake followed as attendees departed with good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kool Davidson
Acten
Smith-Bell
Sin Ockock
Sears Tatura
Wrens Nest Inside Boots At Rutledge Farm
A farm near Acton features wrens nesting inside a hanging pair of work boots in the back shed. Four eggs hatched into four young wrens, attracting local nature lovers who visit to view the birds in the footwear nest. Mr and Mrs Rutledge proudly display the scene for observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rutledge
Acton
Acton Couple Bereaved After Loss Of Abe and Gail McHugh
Abe Cuddets death of Lynde Anoe fourteen month old and Gail McHugh a few months old, funeral held from Victor Woumley went to St Josephs Church for mass. Pallbearers included Farward McHugh and William McHugh with many mourners sending tributes from family and friends across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Cuddets
Lynde Anoe
Jobe
June McHugh
Abe Gail
Victor Woumley
S Joseph's Church
Mas
Dublin
Farward Mc
Hugh William McHugh
Lyle Marchment
Len Marchment
Colin’ McCath
William McColl
Wayne Archie
Russell Artie
Francia Petterman
Papiblon
Paul Coles
Raymond Bralta
Chactety
Grandma
Talbot
Metagh
Gowat
Gregor
Fatdie
Stan
Mal Jox
Ind
Beardmore
Tavell
Lenita
Paul
Ines Dietsch
Mors
Teter Walker Netti
Gerald McCann Blair Wier
Johnnte
Vato
Tom Hobson
Gontiv
Mes Ramles
Jean
Iwan Lehmidt
Paty
Norma
Thomas Talbot
Canadien Tagen
James Robertson
Kelly Don Nita Tans
Beardmere and
Beardmeare Friptos Oes Association
Acton Rotary Fair Draws Prizes and Goodwill
The Acton Rotary Fair attracted strong public support and raised funds for crippled children and community services. Highlights included entertainment by Harold Doug and George Fountain, outdoor movies, and a big prize draw with winners such as Chas Findlay for a radio and record player, Kenneth Mann, Gail Padbury, Marvey Young, Miss Fern Brown, Thos Elliott, Mel Jordan, and others winning various electric goods. A note on infant surgeries mentions recent successes in patent ductus arterimmane repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Chub
Harold Doug
George Fountain
Jo McGeachie
Gail Padbury
Toronto
Marvey Young
R. R
MSA
Fern Brown
Thos. Elliott
Mel Jordan
Milton youth dies after cafe fight in Oshville
Gordon Titus 16 of Milton died after a fight at the National Cafe around 2:58 am. Four Oshville men were detained as suspects. coroner and police investigate with a post mortem planned in Hamilton. Titus left four children and a widow on Mary Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorden Titus
Milton
National Cafe
Hamilton
Ham Nall
Thomas Fredley
Gerden Titus
Donna
Connie
William
Robert
Tulns
Mary Street
Alen
Equipment For Disposal Plant Substation and Utility Upgrades
Acton Public Utilities Commission met to discuss Hillcrest Street deeds for a new substation with costs $364.50, steel hoist quotes from Northern Electric, and storage for machinery arriving for the sewage treatment plant. Work includes water service for Mr O Firown, valve repairs at Mill and Main, Peel Street main extension decisions, and upcoming office changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
EO Tyler
T Ware
Jor MacArthur
Hillcrest Street
Mepc of
Ontario
Horton Steel Co
Northern Electric
Lambert
Wilson
Anderson
O Firown
Truck Overturns Damaging Rockwood Road Fire Scene
A heavy truck overturned near Rockwood injuring two passengers and a driver. Dee and Neal suffered lacerations and back and head injuries while the passenger Moss or mother and others were treated at a local home. Driver S C Harris escaped unharmed as wet pavement caused a skid before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Rockwood
Norman Laitert
M Browman Neal
Norman
Brun
S C Harris
Harris
Pool Committee Urges Action on Acton Pool Project
The Swimming Pool Committee met August 3 and asked the Engineering Committee to prepare plans and call tenders. Engineering estimated concrete work at 5322 dollars and the wading pool at 2500 dollars with 9500 dollars on hand and pledges to start. Tenders will be called soon. An information bureau opened at the Canadian National Exhibition 192 Bay Street Toronto offering a free hotel and guest directory and services for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bay Street
Toronto
Varied Program At Camp For 263 Acton Youngsters
Camp report details a busy period at Terre Cotte vacation site with 263 Acton youngsters, 23 boys and 31 girls per week, three two day sessions over four weeks. Leathercraft, plaster moulding, bracelets, and painting featured. nature study hindered by wet terrain. sleeping out preferred when possible. camp meals cooked openly. bonfire programs and Rotarian watermelon treat noted. organized by Mrs Jennings and Mrs Thor Jones with Volunteer mothers and drivers aiding transport.
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Acton
Atormin
Terre Cotte
Luton
Everyobe
Todd
Fred Wricht
Fa Jennings
Thor Jones
Ton McLaan
Ofterhel
Footitt
Lome Gamer
Ro Armstrong
W Graham
Go Rornwaldeon
RT Maney of
Gumph
Tle
Teron Cotta
Early Sunday Crash Injures George Biernes
George Diesel, 80, of 24 Church, was injured in a Sunday morning crash at 4457 Sedey overning. He was treated at Acton and sent to Guelph General Hospital with condition reported as improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Diesel
Ant
Sedey Overning
Tateeen
Fredtriak
Walbur
Acton
Guelph General Hospital
Mrs Gibson Honors Mixed Flower Shower For Bride
On Saturday evening, August, the home of Mrs George Blett of Paoniion hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Sobn Giteon Crestent St intvecllaneous show rowan guven by Mrs George Bl ett o. The event featured pink decor, guests including Mr James Moore with Miss Agnes Joedue OMe Ten Basle, and gifts opened with a luncheon served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan Guven
George Blett O
Paoniion
Maes Beste
Totton
Acton
Tia Mire
James Moore
Agnes Joedue
Mire Alfred Jacque
Winter Reunion Hosted by Rutledge Family Sees 84 Attend
Mr and Mrs W. Rutledge hosted the annual Winter reunion at their home in Srdine on Sunday. August 6. Eighty four family members attended and enjoyed a day of renewing acquaintances. The guest list included multiple couples from Detroit Oshawa Galt Preston Clarkson Port Credit and Hamilton with several Winter relatives from Guelph Pickering and Dix ie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wot Rutledge, Srdine
Dent
Detroit
Michigan
R Winter
Oshawa
Leaver
Galt
G Winter Preston
D Veaver Clarkson
Wedge
Dixie
Hedge
Part Credit
G Winter
Osha
Crisp
Toronto
Long
Hamilton
Albert Leaver
Port Credit
Brown
No Permit Needed to Paint Screen Door
Municipal Office denies rumors that painting a screen door requires a building permit or affects assessments. Officials note no permit is needed for door painting and explain sewerage connections require a permit and inspection. The office invites inquiries to avoid confusion.
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LEVY
Davidson
Ham
Jung
Counet
Counes
Mason
Acton England
AMC
Little Wren
Gordon Titus
Cafe Fight
Ebenezer
Nassage
Finand Wilson
Wilenn
Martha Finth Lind
James Lind
Martha Hoffman
Waterlow County
Tralde
Namagawera
Harvey Winddgman
Tyra
Ker
Witton
G Diamond
March
Ebenezer United Church
Endiles Aid Society
Nev Currey
Nev
Victorio Rumley Funeral Home
Lamb
Mra Elsley
Pallbearera
Stanley Fulton
John Carvey
Duncan Moffat
Bert Freeman
Wilbert Thi
Leonard Michie
Ebenezer Cemetery
Peel Street
Hydro Department Rearers Ltd
Grand & Toy Ltd
HEPC
Jas. R. Kearney Corp
Can
Can. Line Materials Ltd
MacDonald Elec
Express
Tools of Can. Ltd
Neptune Meters Ltd
China
G. Biernes
Mrs Gibson
Rutledge
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