Halton Voting Sets Records Across Six Municipalities
Halton centres report heavy turnout with Nassagaweya Milton Nelson Trafalgar and others voting. Results show A R Service leading Nassagaweya council race and Emerson Ford elected reeve in Trafalgar with multiple acclamations and detailed council and school board outcomes across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Nassagaweya
Milton
Trafalgar
Nelson
A. R. Service
Russell Smale
C. L. S. Palmer
Emerson Ford
B. K. Snider
D Moffat
Brinklow
Wo van Sickle
Stoc
Chirke
Childs
Roc Cansangham
Pear
Po MeMaster
MacNab
Willars
Jones
George
Georgetown
Roo
T Coulson
G Brenholtz
HL. Adkins
W. Green
J. Derry
Nelson School Board
W. E Breckon
T. M. Hawkins
C. Readhead
M. Cartwright
N. Hetherington
J. Stevens
E. Henderson
D. Pope
F. Stark
W. K
W. S. Hall
P. Merry
D Lawrence
E. J. Jones
M. Auden
H Lyon
P. UC
PF. Beschex
Alfred Jennings
F Millward
Wo Twigs
Mo Spenstey
C Livingston
Mrs E Stuckey Heads Association
The monthly meeting of Scout and Guide Mothers Association was held at the Scout Hall on November 29. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs Ethel Stuckey, vice president Mrs Lu Bradshaw, secretary Mrs Judith Jennings, assistant secretary Mrs Tena Mason, treasurer Mrs Mas Gervais, and card convenor Mrs Jean Melanae. Plans were made for the next euchre, and the Christmas cake winner will be announced. Prizes from the last euchre included ladies first Mrs George Fountain, ladies second Mrs Bert Davidson, ladies consolation Mrs J Creasey, gent first Mr Ford, gent second Mr J Creasey, gent consolation Mrs J Ridley.
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Scout
Gwide
Voming
Ethel Stuckes
Lu Bradshaw
Fudith Jennings
Tena Mason
Mas Gervais
Jean Melanae
George Fountain
Bert Davidson
J. Creasey
Mr. Ford
J. Ridley
District Governor visits Acton Rotary Club Assembly
District Governor Stanley Everson paid an official visit to Acton Rotary on Tuesday evening. He spoke on Rotary classification and attendance and led an informal discussion. A Legion letter enclosed $15 for crippled children work. The auditor's report was presented and venison dinner supplied by Vic Rumsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Everson
Acton
Legionnaires
Vic Rumsey
Doctor Edwin McCullough Dies at 91 in Guelph
Dr Edwin Frank McCullough longtime Everton Rockwood physician died Sunday November 30 in Guelph at age 91 He was born in Eramosa Township and a Trinity College Toronto graduate 1892 He lived in Guelph about 20 years His wife Lenore predeceased him and daughter Marion survives Funeral service was held at Church of Christ Disciples Everton with interment in Everton Cemetery.
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Edwin Frank McCullough
Everton
Rockwood
Guelph
Lenore Lundy
Marion McCullough
McCullough
Eramosa Township
Trinity College
Toronto
Men of Knox Hold December Monthly Meeting
The Men of Knox met December 1 in the church school room with President Gorder Oder presiding. Rev. Armstrong spoke on the new revised Bible and showed copies while M Oder led the constitutional reading and hymn. Jock Calder directed social activities with a film sing song Kamys and lunch in the basement. The meeting ended with a benediction by Mr Armstrong.
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Men of Knox
Church School
Gorder Oder
Armstrong
M. Oder
Jock Calder
Stars and Attendance Totals Highlight YMCA Event
November results show Andrew and Paul Eilpot receiving gold stars for efficiency and attendance. top monthly scorer was Manure Mae with 270 points, while Paul Ettor posted 200. A total attendance of 2 690 across minor events was recorded for November.
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YMCA
Fav
Andrew
Paul Eilpott
Omee
Paul Ettor
Brean Pisterial the Total Murerimubaced Lw Geet Am
Hato
Government costs hit over six billion for Canadian families
Last year Canadians paid more than six billion dollars in government costs, averaging about 1,720 dollars per year for a family of four. The figure highlights the burden on households as total charges rise.
Acton School Board Approves Repairs and Finances
At the Acton public school board meeting on December 2, engineers Murton and Hanemacher recommended a boiler control, contracts final payments were approved, and $426.40 debenture for the portable was authorized. The annual inspector praised the report, painting tender set for Christmas holidays, blackboard reconditioning approved, and finance of $726.81 plus $169.79 for November plant operation.
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Acton Public School Board
Murton
Hanemacher
Scout Group Committee
Corporation of
Town of
Acton
G. W. McKenzie
Acton Free Press
N.H.H.S.D. Board
Acton Bandsmen Hold Annual Dinner
Acton Citizens' Band held its annual banquet at Acton Legion Hall with bandsmen municipal officials and friends. Bandmaster Perrott received the trophy and medals were given to members. G A Candler spoke on the Swift Current Band and its visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton Legion Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
Perrott
Perrot
Theron Jones
G.A. Candler
Swift Current
Acton
Tom Nicol
BD. Rachlin
Reeve J. Mc Hargrave
Charles W. Mason
J A. Chalmers
G A Dills
Wm. Mattocks
Larne Wreck
Dena Braida
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Findlay
Lloyd Masiles
Maver Rachlin
Rudolph Spielvogel
Y Receives New Games Equipment at the YMLCLA
New equipment arrived at the YMLCLA on Wednesday for play under supervision in the lounge. Games include checkers crokinole darts table tennis cards and Chinese checkers in the large basement room.
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Ymlcla
Bob Redfern
Phool
Fe Aahua
Alex Commando
Don Clayton
Bill Benson
Phalanx Club
Euchre and Dance at Stewarttown Directors Event
Stewarttown Township Hall hosted the Acton Fall Fair Board annual euchre and dance last Wednesday evening with 32 tables. Winners were ladies first Mrs. James Van Fleet and Mrs. G. S. Matthews. men’s first Mr. W. Cromar and Mr. R. L. Davidson. lucky chair Mrs. George Burt. Lunch followed, then dancing to Doris Hull’s orchestra.
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Acton
Fall Fair Board
Stewarttown
James van Fleet
G. S. Matthews
W. Cromar
R. L. Davidson
George Burt
Doris Hull
Knox Evening Auxiliary Memorial Service Recalls Faithful Members
The Knox group held its annual bank offering and fireside to close Missionary Sunday. Rev. R. H. Armstrong led both services. Mrs. A. McIsaac presided with assistance from Mrs. Dan Cook and Mrs. F. E. Hansen. Mrs. John Davidson sang. Mrs. Bella Mare Rozzell gave the dedicatory prayer. Mrs. F. Anderson introduced guest speaker Mrs. Harry T. Ried of Toronto, who spoke on “A Loaf of Bread” addressing home, community, and church needs. Memorial servicer honored late members and retirees with certifcates and tributes. Benediction by Rev. R. Ho Armstrong. Refreshments followed.
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Harry T. Ried
Toronto
Council
Ried
Alex Mann
Davidson
Ho Lo Rennie
Grice Kirka
Tena Cole
Marion Me
Elmerna Spieiwigel
Mas
Margaret
Garvin
O'Hara
Ota
Messaac
Om Nero
R Ho Armstrong
Coffey
Thi Ysrengo
90th Birthday Marked December 7 for Early Northern Settler
John Graft of Acton vicinity celebrates his 90th birthday on December 7. A native of Haley's Station Ontario he settled in Chisholm township Nipissing district and received his farm from the Crown for 50 cents. He is father to Elva Gordon and Lucinda Freeman.
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John Graft
Acton
Haley's Station
Ontario
Chisholm Township
Nipissing
iHe
Tom Gordon
Elva
Frank Freeman
Lucinda
Meeting by a Friend Sparks Unlikely Bond
Alyce asks how she and Bill met in a strange way and Grayce explains they were introduced by a friend, setting up a quirky origin for their bond.
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Alyce
Bill
Grayce
Acton Council Sells 17000 Debentures For Sewer System
Debentures totaling 17000 were sold to Bank of Montreal at 18 bs by Acton council in its penultimate meeting of the year. The sale completes financing for the sewerage system bringing total debentures issued to 442000. Tenders from Bell Gunlock Co Scotia and Gardiner’s Co Ltd were rejected in favor of the Bank of Montreal. Grants totaling 1250 were approved for the Planning Board Acton Citizens Band and Volunteer Fire Brigade. Acton representatives to North Halton High School District Board were confirmed and maintenance plans for the sewerage plant outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Acton Council
Acton
Bell Gunlock and Co
Bank of Nova
Planning Board
Acton Citizens’ Band
Fire Brigade
G. A. Dills
William Coon
North Halton
R. V. Anderson
PULC
Elerk McGeachie
R. Thompson
Toronto
Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Acton Free Press
Masco Elec. Co
Watson Dairy Bar
Hawthorne Lodge
Rachlin
Rgular
Grandson Killed By Car on Woodbine Avenue
Teddy Archibald eight year old of Woodbine Avenue Toronto was killed when he darted into the street from behind a parked car on a wet brick road. Albert E Collard of Toronto saw the child brake failed and his car dragged the boy about 75 feet to the Hospital for Sick Children where he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Archibald
Woodbine Ave
Toronto
Ivan Harris
Acton
Teddy
Norway Public School
Albert E. Collard
Woodbine
Eastwood Rd
Collard
William Archibald
Archibald
Mabel Harris
Bentley Wilsons Mark 50 Years Wed
Fifty years of married life celebrated by Mr and Mrs Bentley Wilson residents of the Acton and Erin district. Over 75 friends visited on Wednesday November 26 to honor the couple who married in Guelph on November 26 1902. They live in Acton and have two daughters and two grandchildren. Both are Knox Presbyterian Church members with gifts including an engraved scroll from Hon Arthur Welsh and a garden lamp and clock from grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Wilson
John Sr
Acton
Airs. Wilson
Guelph
Rin
Acton and
Erin
Wilson
J.J. Dryden
H. A. MacPherson
Knox Presbyterian Church
John St
Elizabeth Swackhamer
Lote Hiram Swackhamer
Cassis Fisher
Emfy Township
Robert Akitt
Russell Gordier
Audrey
Gordon Akitt
Arthur Welsh
Andy Kreetings
Everton Sympathy for Bereaved Wife and Funeral Details
Sympathy extended to Mrs Donen McAlister after the death of Mr McAllister with funeral and burial at Hascles cemetery. The article notes visits from Jennie Tovell and various relatives and friends across Winnipegs Guelph Toronto Winnipeg Acton Rockwood Erin and surrounding areas.
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Donen McAlister
McAllister
Jennie Tovell
Winnipes
Gordon Tovell
John Alton
Bob King
Guelph
David Tovell
Toronto
Cecil Tovell
Winnipeg
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Mroo
Lloyd Cutting
Acton
Ted Jestin
Rockwood
T. de McCutcheon
Duncan McDougall
Erin
Vancouver Rent Surge 1041 to 1051
From 1041 to 1051 Vancouver saw the largest rent rise with average monthly payments jumping from 24 dollars to 442. This marked a dramatic housing cost increase in the city during the decade.
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Vancouver
Friendly Circle Elects 1953 Officers at Meeting
At the Friendly Circle last Wednesday in the United church Sunday School room Jean Harris Circle was elected. Miss Clara Grindley presided and welcomed Visors as members. Officers for 1954 include president Jean Harris and vice president A Dhulow with other posts listed.
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Friendly Circle
The
United Church
Clara Grindley
Ro Bean
Attun
Jo Stewart Jr
Co Pickett
Mo 2
Hennett
Jean Bharris
A Dhulow
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Tohlberg
Muaver Reeve
Stheran
Depree Reeves
Elsai
Gordon
Rusby
Mrs. E
Stars
Acton Bandsmen
Cobadan
Stanley F. Everson
Rotary
Knox
Bentley Wilsons
Jean Harris
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