Sewer By-Law Approved Ready For Contractors
Acton Council met in regular session with the Reeve presiding and discussed sewerage system plans. Debenture terms, land purchase for the plant, arena operations, and a by-law to use vitrified clay pipe were debated while motions approved funding, contracts, and staff needs for the project and town facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gladdery
Shook
National Sewer Pipe Co
Milton
Collingwood
Georgetown
M McMillan
War Memorial Committee
Wan Service League
Harrop
Te Departeent of Highways
Kirkness
Churchill
Mr. Harrop
Factory Whistler Quits At Noon For Dinner
A chronic grouch stops work as the factory whistle blows twelve o'clock. He vows to go home for dinner and threatens to raise Caln if the meal is not ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary News
St Albans Guild Elects Officers After Successful Bazaar
The St Albans Guild met at Hugh Graham's home with 20 members. President Mrs Nelsen led the session which reviewed a year’s work and reported 17057 from the Fat Bazaar and 233 balance in the bank. Officers elected for 1980 include President Mrs Gamble and Vice President Mrs Jones, with several other posts filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Alban's Guild
Hugh Graham
Mra Nelsen
Dolphin
Mra Gamble
Mra Jones
Nelea
Mra
Footst
Mra Fountain
Meatheydon
Hunter
Altar
Mas Dolphin
Curete
Samuel Commit Men Jolley
Min Hargrave
Sutton
Cooke
Venison Dinner Highlighted Acton Rotary Meeting
Acton Rotarians enjoyed a noon venison dinner with roast from a two year old buck. Amex Mason received a cake in honor of the first Mayor of Acton and new member EO Bilton was introduced. Roy Arpeld welcomed the new member as Jack Toysten reported attendance near 100 percent and club improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Buck
We North
Rumley
EO Bilton
Roy Arpeld
Friends Honor Bride of Week at Several Events
Prior to her marriage last Saturday Eleanor Graham, now Mrs Douglas Hodgins, was feted at multiple showers. Her aunt Mrs Jumen Find hosted a miscellaneous shower, as did Mrs Gordon Hodgins and Miss Margaret Hodgins and Mrs James Gault with a kitchen and bathroom shower. The office staff of Howlett and Smith also honored Eleanor with lunch and a presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hodgins
Eleanor Graham
Gordon Hodgins
Margaret Hodgins
Jumen Find
James Gault
Scott
Howlett and Smith
Eleanor
Women’s Missionary Society Meets in Campbellville
Mra S Cairns hosted St David’s Church Women’s Missionary Society in Campbellville on Thursday afternoon. Seventeen members and one guest attended as the vice-president chaired. reports were given by Mrs A Moore and Mrs Milas Reid. plans for 1950 were approved. a study topic focused on China and the Yunnan Church conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra S. Cairnns
Women's Missionary Society
St David's Church
Jesson
Miss J. Reid
A. Moore
Milas Reid
Geo. Inglis
New Tire Slip Device Helps Free Stalled Cars
A new single steel device with slip tread frees stalled cars without tire damage. Measuring 16 by 6 inches, it stores easily in a car and is marketed in New York with a larger version for trucks available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Financial Post
New -York
Dlams
Acton Honors First Mayor Aros Mason
Acton residents celebrated the town’s first mayor Aros Mason on Monday for a lifetime of public service. Mason served on multiple committees and helped lead ward governance, with a lasting impact on Acton’s civic career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aros Mason
Acton Ettivanis
Inspector's Report On Public School Very Satisfactory
Board meeting notes a very satisfactory inspector's report for the public school. Urgent accommodation needs are outlined with estimates for five new rooms by 1954 and ongoing efforts by the Home and School Association to secure space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatman Jones
Dubes
Lovell Howles
Absa Ie
Jo Creighton
Watson
Tospector Shuce
Tnse SS
Adat
Skuce
Miss Stewart
Mann
Rob Parker
H. Hintop
Home and School Association
Parker
Home and School Club
North Halton
Corporation of
Acton
Nhvhus.d
Parry
McKenzie
Dr. O'Meara
O'Meara
Prize Winners at St Josephs Bazaar Held Last Week
The annual St Josephs Altar Society bazaar took place in the Church Hall on December 2 and 3. Prize recipients included Teresa Curtis Georgetown for a cushion, Michael Dwyer Georgetown for a chicken dinner, Florence Ermewein Greenock for a doll, and several others for assorted prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph’s Altar Society
Church Hall
Teresa Curtis
Georgetown
Michael Dwyer
Florence Ermewein
Greenock
Mes Hollinger
Stgar
Gowdy
Gordon Currie
Frank Gibbens
Mes Hert Dodds
Go McLallan
Marta Wilcox
Gorgetown
Anne Lynott
Hockwood
Joe Pivot
Jo Sayers
Marks
Mis Law Close
Father Morgan
Esquesing Pays Bounty on 22 Foxes Killed
Esquesing Township council met Monday evening at 7 40 with all members present. Accounts passed for payment include Telephone Co 640 A W Renton 5620 Dale and Bennett legal 20756 Sheep Claims 250 taxes destroyed 110 By law for temporary borrowing of 20000 secured by debentures 1349 passed. Bank of Commerce lender 100872 for 7000 debentures at 3 6 per cent accepted. Council adjourned to meet December 15 at 10 00 am.
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Fequesing Township
Henve George Curtie
Fell Telephone Co
W Renton
Dale and Bennett
Legal
Bank of Commercce
Acton
Amos Mason
BO Tyler
Steeve
Wr Malet
Gist
Joab Cine Halimend Thampset
Loti Maer
and &O
Mason
McCutchean
Vary
McCutcheon
Council Greer
Thompson
DI Tir
Hargrave
Nicatl
Matchen
SAS Nostell
Hodgins Graham Wedding in Toronto Church
Eleanore Jean Graham and Douglas Bajar Hodgins wed at Dovercourt Presbyterian Church in Toronto on Saturday December 11 in a Grey chinchilla lace gown with blue satin. Matron of honor was Mrs Sproule. groom’s brother Gordon Hodgins attended. They will reside in Dundas where Hodgins serves in the Provincial Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanore Jean
Mro
Hazen Graham
Georgetown
Douglas Bajar
Mtr
Paank Hodgins
Toronto
Dovercourt
Presbyterian Church
Hoss Ko
Ton
WH. Sproule
Gordon Hodgins
Community Notices From Everton and Surrounding Area
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Irvin Hamilton and Charlie with Mr and Mrs Aff Couling and Mr and Mrs W Alexander. Sympathy to the Parker family on Marie’s death at Guelph General Hospital. The McLeods plan to move to Thornbury to operate a fruit farm. World cheese exports in 1848 were lower than in 1647 due to large imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Hamilton
Charlie
Aff. Couling
W. Alexander
Omar Parker
Marie
Guelph General Hospital
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Bert Palframan
Arnold Wilson
Alf. Boles
Duncan Kingsbury
Catherine
Mac McLeod
Toronto
McLeod's
Thornbury
Norman Fryer
Guelph
United States
Rai Township vote results raise deputy reeve and council questions
In Rai Township Albert Wheeler won deputy reeve by 450 to 432 over George Scott. Reeve CGoldwin Flatt was reelected for a third term. In the three man council race Arthur Deckhamer led with AW votes followed by Herold Chitbea and Wallace. Alvin White and other candidates trailed with low totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rai
Albert Wheeler
George 12
Scott
Pauly
Cgoldwin Flatt
Ths
Third Sear
Ceewe
Halton Forum Discussions Shape Local Farming Standards
Readers across Halton forums from Kena to Omagh debated farming standards focusing on neighborliness, soil care, and community service. Proposals include better fences, livestock, and cooperation, plus marketing and education through co operatives and local councils.
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Kena
Mt Nemo
Zimmerman
Town Line
SS No
Kelso
Kollen
Nemo
Hannockburn
Hornby
Omagh
Kilbride
North Trafalgar
Boyne
Bannockburn
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Federation of Agriculture
Cowboy and Dude Discuss Saddle Preference
A cowboy asks the Dude what saddle he wants and whether it should have a horn. The Dude replies choosing a hornless saddle since there isn’t much traffic on the prairie.
Coming Events Concerts and Dances in December
Wooddale Christmas Concert and dance on December 22 at 8:20 pm with admission. Cedar Valley Cowboys perform at Carlisle Hall on December 9 at 2 pm with 30c admission. John Rockwood Concert at Rookwood United Church December 14 at 8:15 pm with 5c admission. Nassagaweya Christmas Concert December 14 at 8 pm with ladies 25c and men 5c. Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. Christmas Party December 13 at 8 pm in Legion Hall. members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Cowboys
Carlisle Hall
John Rockwood
Rookwood United Church
S. S.no
Nassagaweya
Admisinn
Lakeside
D.E
Legion Hall
Pec
Jelte. i
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Tyler
Wm McLeod
T Nicol
L. Hotchen Prenent
Reeve Jones
W Rosell
J Hargrave
Jo Greer
A Mason Wre
Lever
Elso
Counce
Municipal Board
G A Siers
Holloway
Juventius
C.F
Leatherland
Nelles
Agar
Dominion Hotel
Canadian Legion
T. Cutting
G. Robinson
Acton Free Press
Marian County
W.W. D. Talbot
Ontario Provincial Police
Bell Telephone
G. Chapman
Municipal World
Fred J. Stewart
Department of Highways
Sparten Construction Co
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
Une Aten
Scout and Guide
Harry Oakley
Aetter
Lever and
Beardmore and Co
Coune
Fire Department
Council
SY. Alban‘s Guild
Campbellville
Hodgins-Graham
Everton
A. Mason
Erin
Halton
Torono
Mil Ton Co-operative
United Co-operatives of
Ontario
Co-operative
Harry Hutton
Queen's University
Dn E. A. Corbett
actian—Association For Adult-Ede
Ucdilion
Chesa Lin
John Greer Lesding
Esad Graat
Ciizens
Woodalde
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