Dutch Santa Claus Parade Draws Holland Traditions Abroad
The article notes Sinterklaas arrivals and celebrations in Acton and district with Dutch customs. It mentions December gifts, church services, New Year’s Eve observances, and local efforts to maintain homeland traditions including costumes and a future arrival hoped for by Rev R Groeneboer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Saim Nicholas
Santa Claus
Acton
Nicholas
Holand
Spain
Fes
Tive
Peter
Europe
Sinterklaas
R. Groenebo
Christian Reformed Church
Major 7500 Acre Trafalgar Deal Near Completion
Trafalgar township inching toward a large land sale with 3000 acres between Ninth and Town Lines under agreement by Duern and Terryberry with Roger Hill for a Canadian syndicate. The plan includes industrial and residential development with 40 percent industrial assessment and potential construction delays. About 7500 acres evaluated as strategic with ties to the Queen Elizabeth highway and nearby rail line at Hornby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Township
Dundas Highway
Number Five Side Road
Duern
Terryberry
Roger Hill
Herbert Duern
Duern and
Hornby
Bronte Councillor Case Adjourned in Supreme Court Milton
The hearing by Bronte Councillor Davidson against Reeve Millward for 10000 damages was adjourned to January by Justice Smily. The adjournment, urged by counsel Gallagher, followed claims of political motives and efforts to delay the municipal dispute before a municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Milton
Justice Smily
Bronte
Davidson
Reeve Millllward
F. Oo. GaNagther
Brewin
Reeve Millward
Brechin
Adv
Gallagher
Wtach
Millward
Wr. Brewing
Kien
Tips For A Moist Christmas Cake
Practical notes advise placing a cut orange beside the tin to keep moisture in the air and replacing the half orange after a week to prevent mold. A tin of water on the oven shelf is suggested to maintain humidity while baking.
Burlington Votes Through New Council Election System
Burlington electors approved a by law to determine council composition and election method by a 1 037 majority. Mayor E W Smith and deputy reeve Fred C Atkinson were acclaimed. Six wards will elect one councillor each, with nine-member council total. Reeve Robert H Shannon re elected. George Albert Kerr led councillor candidates. turnout about 2 percent of 4 939 electors. The note recalls 1891 Canada gas export from Port Colborne to Buffalo.
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Burlington
Wands
Robert H. Shannon
Promk Whittaker
George Albert Kerr
Hamilton
Harry Foster Allen
William Hewitt
Frank G. Darton
Hugh C. Elsam
Harry A. Cozens
Frank Darton
Hugh Elsam
John B Wiseman
William MacFarlane
George D. Johnson
Gordon E. Rusty
James Walmsley
E. W. Smith
Fred C. Atkinson
School Board
Public Utilities Commission
Acton Council Plans Watermain Extensions on Elizabeth Drive
The Town of Acton Council proposes a watermain extension from Main Street to the south limit of plan 608 and along Nelson Court Blackham Street Tyler Avenue Jeffery Avenue Tidey Avenue Elmore Drive. Estimated cost 77 671 08 with 25 8055 Corporation share and 15 annual installments. Objections may be filed within 22 days after first publication.
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Corporation of the Town of
Acton
Watermain
Elizabeth Drive
Main Street
Nelson Court
Blackham Street
Tyler Avenue
Elmore Drive
Jeffrey Avenue
Tidey Avenue
Mcrae
Onestone
Neyer
Tales Council Recalls Dusty Tailor Made Ball Garment
A town employee found a dusty set of men's formal tails in the trash during a regular garbage collection. The garment was cleaned for $1.34 and worn to the firemen's ball, drawing loud chuckles at the council gathering Monday night.
Old West Theme For Acton Men Bazaar And Tea
Luxton Memorial Hall hosted the first Men s Fair and Tea by St. Alban s Chapter of the Brotherhood of Anglican Church Men. The Old West decor featured a corral fence and a sulky cart, with Six Gun Pete the sheriff guarding the scene. Activities included crafts booths, a chuck wagon menu, a chuck a luck table, tea service, and door prizes. A good turnout despite bad weather, with plans for a similar event next year.
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Luxton Memorial Hall
Acton
St. Alban's
Brotherhood of
The
Les Duby
Brian Evans
Sky
Evan Jones
William Barrett
George Hargrave
Clint Taylor
Ken Thomson
Fred Kingsmill
Cliff Bradley
Doris Creamer
Spicer
Massey
George Fountain
Ladies Aid Bazaar At Reformed Church Draws Wide Attendance
The First Bazaar of the Ladies Aid was held in the YMCA building attracting a mixed Dutch and English crowd. Proceeds aim to equip a church kitchen as the congregation plans a new building. Items including clothing and livestock sold. prizes offered for guessing games with two dolls auctioned.
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Christian Reformed Church
Y.M.C.A
W. Klooster
Ospringe
Jacqueline
Clarence Kamminga
Acton
Jack Koetsier
R.R
Cubs Scout Pack A and B compete in First Star tests
All 67 Cub boys completed Tenderpad tests as two pack competitions wrap. In A Pack Sixes, Yellow wins 106 points, Red and White 104, Tawny 103. B Pack sees Yellow 98, White 96, Red 92, Tawny 85.
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Avas
4Murray Scoyne
Akela
Christmas Theme For CW L Bazaar
Despite unfavorable weather the Catholic Women's League bazaar was a success financially. Prize winners included lamp to Mrs Ho Phelan Acton and Rino Binotti of Guelph for aluminum tray and Christmas cake.
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Catholic Women's League
Lamp
Ho Phelan
Actong
Rino Binotti
Guelph
McColl
Acton
A.white
Theo Papillon
B. Drew
W Duval Sr
A. Papillon
Acton Skaters to Perform in Guelph Ice Show
Acton skaters join Guelph College Future Skating Club when world champions Frances Dafoé and Norris Bawden skate and plan to represent Canada at upcoming Olympic trials in Italy. Canadian champions Johnson and Johnson prep for Austria worlds as other stars appear. Acton participants include Betty Garner Jo Anne Force Marilyn Young Donna Ledger Gail Dobbie Elizabeth Force Faye Garner and Mary Jane Force.
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Acton
Guelph College Future Skating Club
Guelph
Frances Dafoé
Norris Bawden
Canada
Italy
Johnson
Austria
Betty Garner
Jo Anne Force
Marilyn Young
Donna Ledger
Gail Dobbie
Elizabeth Force
Faye Garner
Mary Jane Force
Elliott Family Visits Hinton Home on Lake Avenue
Mr and Mrs A E Elliott and David of Cooksville visited with Mr and Mrs H W Hinton at Lake Ave on Sunday. People buy the Free Press to read and read the Free Press to buy.
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A. E. Elliott
David of
Cooksville
H. W. Hinton
Lake Ave
Legion News Update on Building Fund and December Meeting
The Cribbage League made a welcome donation to the building fund. The December meeting is delayed to December 19 at 9 p.m. due to town election. Buchre results list E Landing first and others. cribbage scores show Eden Mills 20 Legion 12 and more. Legions members express wishes for Herb Price’s recovery.
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Cribbage League
Buchre
E. Landing
Danny Kidd
Frank Fowke
Fred Mellor
Cribbage
Eden Mills
Legion
Station Hotel
Tiger Cats
Ramblers
Union
Herb Price
Obituary of Mrs John Symon in Vermont Funeral Service
Mrs John Symon died in Barrie Vermont on Monday December 5 and funeral services were conducted by Rev E Jones at Rumley Funeral Home. Flora and John Symon previously lived on Acton Main St for about three years and after Mr Symon’s death she and her grandson moved to the United States. The Symons spent many years in Sault Ste Marie and she was a member of the Anglican church. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery.
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Rumley
John Symon
Barrie
Vermont
Flora
Acton
Main St
Trafalgar Ward Elections Return Bath To Fourth Term
Deputy reeve Donald H. Bath won by 180 votes in Trafalgar township while Robert Marshall earned reeve acclamation. Ward results show Jack Rylance taking ward one, Fred Near ward two, Harry Sewell ward three, Martin Crutcher ward four by acclamation, and Alec Phillips ward five. migration data notes Canadians moving to the United States rising from 16,405 to 39,480 between 1945 and 1953.
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Donald H. Bath
EM. Miller
Trafalgar Township
Mr. Bath
Robert Marshall
Ernest Henderson
Jack Rylance
William George Booth
Rylance
Mr. Booth
Mr. Henderson
Fred Near
Arthur Peacock
Near
Mr. Peacock
Harry Sewell
E. G. Bulmer
Alec Phillips
Frederick Walliam Gill
Phillips
Gill
Martin Crutcher
Public School Board and
Public Utilities Commission
Trafalgar
H. Bath
E. M Miller
Canada
United States
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Men’s Bazaar
Cubs ‘Scout
Cw.l. Bazaar
Young Acton
Peter Hills
Erin
Legion News
Victor
Halton & Peel Trust & Savings Company
Oakville, Ontario
Annail
Eveerene
Wm. G. Booth
Ward
W G. Peacock
Francis A. Philips
Frederick Wm. Gill
Flowers
Brenda York
Milton Town
Women’s Division of
Halton Agricultural Society
Rotisserie Cooker
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Children’s’ Watches
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Ndse
Nowi
Don S. Bexton
Custom Cleaners
Delft
Holland Shop
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