Ocean Voyage From Holland For Santa Claus
Dutch Santa arrives in Europe with Sinterklaas festivities noted in Acton district. Children place shoes for gifts on December 5, while Christmas observances and church services mark the season. Efforts to bring Holland costumes to Acton and Rev Groeneboer hopeful for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Acton
Holand
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Ladies’ Aid
Christian Reformed Church
7500 Acre Trafalgar Land Deal Near Completion
A 7500 acre corridor in Trafalgar township north of the Dundas highway is nearing completion. The principal 3000 acre tract between the Ninth and Town Lines, from the Dundas Highway to Number Five side road, is being closed by Duern and Terryberry with Roger Hill for a Canadian syndicate. The plan includes industrial and residential development with a 40 percent industrial allocation, and construction timing remains undetermined. Other nearby parcels are rapidly being tied up as part of broader 7500 acre activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Township
Dundas Highway
Number Five Side Road
Fhe
Duern
Terryberry
Roger Hill
Herbert Duern
Hornby
Adjourment In Mil ton Supreme Court Bronte Councillor Case
In Milton Supreme Court on a Wednesday afternoon last week Justice Smily adjourned the Davidson versus Milward damages case to January. The delay was granted after counsel for Davidson urged urgent need and counsel for Milward objected, alleging political harassment and pretext to stall municipal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Milton
Justice Smily
Brome
Davidson
Reeve Milllbward
Chambers
F. Oo. Galagther
Brewin
Reeve Milward
Brechin
Gallagher
Reeve Millward
Brewing
Millward
Tips on Keeping a Christmas Cake Moist and Mold Free
Practical household advice for bakers, including using an orange piece in the cake, replacing it after a week to prevent mold, and placing a tin of water on the oven shelf to maintain moisture during baking.
Burlington Votes for by law on council election system
Burlington voters approved a by law changing council election to vote at large for mayor reeve and deputy reeves with one councillor per ward nine councillors total. Reeve Robert A. Shannon re elected mayor and George Kerr led council candidates. Turnout was 25 percent of 4,989 electors. The article recalls Port Colborne gas export to Buffalo in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wands
Frank G. Darton
Hugh C. Elgam
Harry A. Cozens
William Hewitt
Frank Darton
Hugh Elsam
John B Wiseman
William MacFarlane
George D. Johnson
Gordon E. Rusty
James Wal
Acton Town Plans Watermain Extension On Elizabeth Drive
The Corporation of the Town of Acton proposes a Local Improvement watermain extension from Main Street to plan 608 and connections on Nelson Court Blackharm Street Tyler Avenue Elizabeth Drive and Elmore Drive. Estimated cost 77 671 05 with 25 600 55 due from the Corporation. Fifteen annual installments and 3 898 per foot frontage including interest. Objections may be filed with the Board within 21 days after first publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of the Town of
Acton
Elizabeth Drive
Main Street
Nelson Court
Blackharm Street
Tyler Avenue
Elmore Drive
Jeffrey Avenue
Tidey Avenue
Landsea
Phatase J. Saeachte
Tales Council Chuckles Over Dusty Firemen Ball Tails
Town employee found a dusty set of men’s formal wear in a trash load, had the garment cleaned for $1.34, and wore the refreshed tails to the firemen’s ball. The anecdote circulated Monday night amid lighthearted talk at council gathering.
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New Tales Council
Old West Theme For Acton Men's Bazaar
Old West decor and a corral entrance set the scene at Luxton Memorial Hall for Acton’s first Men’s Fair and Tea. St Alban’s Brotherhood staged the event with Six Gun Pete guarding the hall, craft booths by Cyril Taylor and George Lee, and a chuck wagon serving hot dogs and tea tickets. Prizes went to Doris Creamer and Mr Massey. the group plans a similar event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxton Memorial Hall
Acton
St. Alban's
Brotherhood of
The
Old West
Six Gun Pete
Charles Cutts
Ugh
Cyril Taylor
How
George Lee
Dave Spicer
Mr. Spicer
Wis Bristow
Les Duby
Brian Evans
Sky
Evan Jones
William Barrett
George Hargrave
First Bazaar at Reformed Church Hosts Dutch and English Crowd
Ladies' Aid held a bazaar in the YMCA gym Friday night attracting a large, bilingual crowd. Proceeds aim to equip a church kitchen, with crafts, livestock, and games for all, downstairs refreshments served, and prizes awarded including a rooster and chicken and a Christmas cake to Mrs. W. Klooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Christian Reformed Church
Y.M.C.A
W. Klooster
Ospringe
Jacqueline
Clarence Kamminga
Acton
Jack Koetsier
R.R
Do Your Hest Be Prepared Cubs First Star Work
The Cub packs report progress with all 67 boys completing Tenderpad tests. In A Pack, Yellow Six won a close competition by 106 points, Red and White Sixes tied at 104, Tawny 103, with a new January start planned. In B Pack, Yellow Six narrowly beat White Six by two points for 98 to 96, Red and Tawny trailing. both packs focused on First Star tests and a relay event led by Akela Murray Scoyne.
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Avas
4Murray Scoyne
Akela
Christmas Bazaar Shines Despite Weather for CWL Teague
The Catholic Women's League Teague Christmas bazaar drew strong finances despite poor weather. Winners included lamp to Ho Phelan Acton kindergarten set to Rino Binotti Guelph aluminum tray to Mrs McColl Acton and Christmas cake to Mrs A White Acton. Chairs organized aprons fancy goods tea baking candy and safety areas with Mrs Theo Papillon Mrs B Drew Mrs W Duval Sr and Mrs A Papillon supervising. The church hall was decorated in a festive Christmas theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women's
Teague
Lamp
Ho Phelan
Acton
Rino Binotti
Guelph
McColl
A.white
Theo Papillon
B. Drew
W Duval Sr
Young Acton Skaters Featured in Guelph Ice Show
Acton skaters join Guelph College Future Skating Club in a Guelph ice show between Christmas and New Year. World champions Frances Dafoe and Norris Bawden, along with Canadian champions Johnson and Johnson, will skate programs aimed at Olympic competition in Italy. Acton participants include Betty Garner Jo Anne Force Marilyn Young Donna Ledger Gail Dobbie Elizabeth Force Faye Garner and Mary Jane Force.
Elliott Family Visit Reported in Cooksville
An SOS note notes Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Elliott and David of Cooksville visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hinton on Lake Ave during Sunday. The item also mentions readers purchasing the Free Press to read and reading the Free Press to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Elliott
David of
Cooksville
H. W. Hinton
Lake Ave
Legion News and Cribbage League Fund Drive
The Legion reports a hoped start on a new building and a generous Cribbage League contribution. December meeting moved to December 19 at 9 p.m due to town election. Results show Buchre winner E Landing second Danny Kidd third Frank Fowke. cribbage Eden Mills 20 Legion 12 Station Hotel 19 Tiger Cats 13 Ramblers 18 Union 14. Standings list Eden Mills Tiger Cats 11 Ramblers 10 Legion 9 Station Hotel 8 Union 5. Herb Price hospitalized but improving.
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Cribbage League
E. Landing
Danny Kidd
Frank Fowke
Fred Mellor
Cribbage
Eden Mills
Mrs John Symon dies in Vermont obituary note
Mrs John Symon died in Barrie Vermont on Monday December 5 Funeral service conducted by Rev E Jones at Rumley Funeral Home followed by interment in Fairview cemetery Flora and John Symon once lived on Acton Main St after moving to the States and previously resided in Sault Ste Marie She was a member of the Anglican church
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Rumley
John Symon
Barrie
Vermont
Flora
Acton
Main St
Trafalgar election results crown Bath deputy-reeve and ward winners
In Trafalgar township elections Deputy Reeve Donald H. Bath won by 180 votes to Mrs. E M Miller and will serve a fourth council term. Reeve Robert Marshall was acclaimed. Ward results show Jack Rylance 193, William Booth 169, Ernest Henderson 79. Fred Near 203, W G Peacock 193. Harry Sewell 304, E G Bulmer 281. Francis A Phillips 429, Frederick Gill 233. Martin Crutcher acclaimed in Ward Four. The article notes increased Canada to U S migration from 16 405 to 39 480 from 1945 to 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. Bath
EM. Miller
Trafalgar Township
Mr. Bath
Robert Marshall
Ernest Henderson
Jack Rylance
William George Booth
Rylance
Vntal
Mr. Booth
Mr. Henderson
Fred Near
Arthur Peacock
Near
Peacock
Harry Sewell
E. G. Bulmer
Alec Phillips
Frederick Wainlam Gill
Phillips
Gill
Martin Crutcher
Public School Board and
Public Utilities Commission
Trafalgar
H. Bath
E. M Miller
W G. Peacock
Ward
Francis A. Phillips
Frederick Wm. Gill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bronte
Canada
Port Colborne
Ont
Buffalo
N.Y
Men’s Bazaar
Cw.l. Bazaar
Young Acton
Peter Hills
Erin
Legion News
Victor
Halton & Peel Trust & Savings Company
Oakville, Ontario
Donald Bath
Cannall
Leveeseue
Wm. G. Booth
United States
Flowers
Brenda York
Milton Town
Women’s Division of
Halton Agricultural Society
Rotisserie Cooker
Longines - Wittnauer Watches
Bulova
Rhinestone
Compacts Crosses & Chains
Don S. Bexton
Custom Cleaners
Delft
Holland Shop
MAL ST
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