Miss E Anderson Honored for 25 Years in Mission Service
Knox Presbyterian hosts Miss Mary Ellen Anderson on furlough from Georgetown British Guiana to mark 25 years since her first overseas posting. A church program featured music readings and gifts including a 35 mm camera and purse funds, with tributes from clergy and former pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Friends
Mary Ellen
Nellie) Anderson
Georgetown
British Guiana
Women's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church In
Canada
E. A. Hansen
R.H. Armstrong
Bella Roszell
John Davidson
R. L. Davidson
Rudolph Spielvogel
Heft Acton
H. L. Bennie
Miss Anderson
Acton
Japan
Union Station
Toronto
Knox Church
H. Mainprize
General Council
A. J. Buchanan
Ruby Clarke
Fred Anderson
Knox College
M. M. Coles
Ken Mann
E. Anderson
W.M.S
Building Permits Push Local Total Past Million Dollars
Bradley and Houghton issued 43 building permits valued at 430 060 after Glenlea subdividers Thomas and Thomas sold 66 lots. By July end permits total 917 158, bringing the year’s value to 1 347 158, mostly to local subdividers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenlea
Thomas & Thomas
Bradley and Houghton
Acton bows to Milton in Halton County playoffs
Milton defeated Acton four games to one in the best of five for the OBA Intermediate B playoff berth. The series featured an 8-8 opener, 15-3 Milton win, 4-2 Milton victory, and 11-3 Milton triumph with Acton showing fight despite errors and young players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Milton
O.B.A
Sonny Townsley
Milton Club
Halton County
Acton Crew
Spike Scott
Santa Balanina
Seales
Red Sox
OBA
Halton County Association
Harold
Basebal
Il Acton
Brooklyn
Prize Lists Ready For 1955 Acton Fair
The prize lists for Acton Fair are being distributed by secretary Mrs Irene Swackhamer. They invite exhibitors to enter the big annual event with the Four as a key town and rural participation feature. Get your copy and plan now for Acton Fair on September 16 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Irene Swackhamer
Acton Milton Natural Gas Franchise Hearings Halted
The Ontario Fuel Board adjourned hearings on three Halton Natural Gas franchise applications Georgetown Acton Milton after questions over public notices and supply feasibility. Opposing counsel pressed for details while Georgetown's proposal awaited certification. No resumption date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton, Milton
Natural. Gass
Ontario Fuel Board
Georgetown
Acton
Milton
Halton Natural Gas Co
Halton Natural Gas Company
L. G. O'Connor
Union Gas Co. of Canada Ltd
United Suburban Gas Co. Ltd
Brooks
Consumers Gas Company
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Limited
Lakeland Natural Gas Co. Ltd
K. R. Besley
Besler
Crozier
Mexeor J. Armstrong
W. Armstrong
Anthony Gasard Oj
Acton Gas Company
Halton
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd
James Ruddick
Council
O'Connor
Milton Council
United Suburban Gas Co
P_McWulliams
Aston
Mies
Sevnnck
Jtatton Natural Gas Company
Peanut Queen Leaves For New York Tour
Frances Oakes the 11 year old winner of the Queen for a Week contest leaves with her mother for a forty day tour of New York City. She was crowned at the end of the Rotary Club and Peanut Day contest and will visit highlights of the metropolis during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Oakes
Rotary Club
F. G Oakes
New York City
Acton Haigh School Studers
New York
Siamese Cucumber Grows In Garden Of Herb Helwig
A gardener shows a Siamese cucumber eight inches long with a bonding strip and twin-like halves grown in Herb Helwig’s garden. The unusual fruit draws town interest as gardens flourish into peak season.
Public Utilities Commission Studies W G Pump Power Costs
The Public Utilities Commission examined power costs for the Warren Grove pump at the recently tapped well. A plan to charge back initial installation costs over ten years was approved, with the 40 gallons per minute pump operating 12 hours daily and a new permanent motor to be installed. The commission also reviewed street rate adjustments, radio regulations, and staffing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grove
Public Utilities Commission
Hydro Department
Waterworks Department
Canadian Institute On Sewage and Sanitation
Ontario Association of Plumbing Inspectors and Affiliates
R. Holmes
Hydro
D. Mason
Glenlea
Lakeview Subdivisions
Mason
Beardmore Co Ltd
Family Follows Oil Work to Iran from Peru
Mr and Mrs Harry Norton and Nancy plan to move to Abadan Iran to join the Iranian Oil Exploration and Producing Co. They will live there for two years while David stays in Canada for schooling. Norton has worked with International Petroleum Co in Talara Peru and will help reopen Iran oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry’Norton
Nancy
Iran
Norton
Oi Exploration and Producing. Co
Abadan
David
Canada
South America
Peru
Harry Nortoni
Mr. Norton
Car Hits Guardrails at Crewson's Corners
A Wednesday accident at Crewson's Corners caused 200 dollars damage when a car driven by Gustav Engmian of Kitchener blew a tire and struck guardrails on No 7 Highway. A second crash two miles west of Georgetown last week caused 110 dollars damage when Douglas Gamble of Toronto collided with a vehicle driven by George Dimson of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson
Crewson's
Gustav Engmian
Kitchener
No. 7
Georgetown
Douglas Gamble
Toronto
George Dimson
Guelph
No Development Yet on Optioned Acres in Acton
No concrete progress has occurred on 70 acres of land optioned for industrial use within Acton. The deal was reported March 3 and described as optioned by unnamed parties, with no new developments announced to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Free Press
Acton
Cooler Days Get Warm Welcome
Sighs of relief accompany a welcome cool spell after weeks of extreme heat. The weekend brought warmth but not the oppressive humidity of prior days. Through Monday to Wednesday the weather cooled with 70s by day and 50s by night, though forecasters warn some hot days may return before summer ends.
Fund Raised For Acton Farmer After Barn Fire
Acton area members of the Christian Reformed Church started a fund to aid Nassh is barn owner A Looyenga after lightning struck and burned the barn to ashes. Acton firefighters fought the blaze Saturday but high winds kept them from saving the structure. A calf pig and some farm equipment were lost along with the building. Donations may be made through Rev Ro Groeneboer Acton’s Christian Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Church
Acton
Nassahis
A.looyenga
Ro Groeneboer
Looyenga
Nelles couple honored at Kenilworth reception
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Kenilworth parish hall to fete bride and groom Mr and Mrs David Nelles with a coffee table and a purse. James McDonald led the event with Bert reading a program as pink and white streamers decorated the room. The evening featured progressive supper, dancing, and a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenilworth
David Nelles
Geraldine Letman
James McDonald
Bert
Cetil Nelles
Wm. Nelles
Muckers Take Opening Game in Acton Minor Ball Final
The Muckers edged the Hotshots 13 to 12 Tuesday to take the first game of a best of five series for the Acton Minor Sports ball championship. Pitcher J. Lindsay earned the win with help from his brother’s two hits while J. Fryer pitched for Hotshots. The comeback featured a late rally, overcoming a six run inning by Hotshots and including a four run burst in the sixth to seal the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Enjoyifn
Prime Rigo
Spike Scott
Acton
Acton Crew
South
Bob Bruce
Harold Townsley
Nip Gervais
Bruce
Paul Lawson
Tyler
Lawson
Bill Skilling
Doug Vaughan
Harry Lawson
Shep Doucette
Muckers
Hotshots
J. Lindsay
J. Fryer
Pust
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Miss. E. Anderson
John Cunningham
Scott
Sam Snyder
Cunningham
Snyder
Doucette
D. Vaughan
Ion
Armstrong
Welland
Ontario
Peanut Queen
W.G
The
International :Petroleum Co
Tal
Ara
Wm. Norton
Robert Lowtitt
Nortegis
Wm. MacArthur
Hev
West Coast
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