Councillors Grapple With A Mixture Of Town Problems
Councillors met in regular session delaying one day due to elections. They debated a $40 000 three room addition to North Halton High School and a $30 000 two room addition at Mitton, with by law approval. A dispute over an education grant overpayment and a Miss Jessie McGregor insurance claim was discussed, plus a demand from Warren Grove contractor George Schultz for progress payment and a potential writ if not paid by Thursday. The meeting also addressed a boiler repair bill and other minor items and adjourned after five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
W. Coon
North Halton
Coon
Mitton
Department of Highways
Beamish Construction Co
J. McGeachie
Department of Education
R. F. Bean
Jessie McGregor
Mr. Bean
Bean
Warren Grove
George Schultz
Council
Hyde
Schultz
Laclock
Counc
Toror’e General Hospital
MacGeachie
Couns Attentan
YMCA
Boider Whch
HEPC
McGeachie
Natocal Racini
Industrie
Seeat
Legion Continues Tops in Cribbage League Standings
Legion remains on top in cribbage with 22 points on Tuesday. Eden Miss and Ramblers follow with 19, then Town and Tiger Cats 13, Union 10. Standings show Legion 10, Eden Mils and Town & Tiger Cats 2, Union 2.
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Lemon Cribbage
Eden Miss
Ramblers
Town
Tiger Cats
Union
Legion
Eden Mils
St Alban's Guild Elects Officers For 1965
Forty one members attended the year end meeting of St Alban's Guild. Mrs C Cook was elected president with Rev Jones presiding. Officers include E Jones honorary president and Mrs Bristow first vice president. Conveners named for bazaar flowers and welfare, followed by a pot luck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Guild
Cook
Jones
E. Jones
Mrr
Bristow
Wilson
Newton
Candler
Willams
T. Jones
Lindsay
Hargrave
Nelles
Barbeat Kitchen
Jolley
Dolphin
R. Anderson
Trafalgar OKs Debenture Issue for Hospital Addition
About 4 percent of Trafalgar ratepayers voted in the first district election endorsing a 600000 hospital debenture for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial hospital addition. Yes 1081, No 1478. reeve Robert Marshall acclaimed. Bath defeated Miller for deputy reeve. ward results list elected representatives and two-year school board terms set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Robert Marshall
Donald H. Bath
A P Miller
Ernest Henderson
Fred Near
Harry, Sewel
Alex Phillips
Martin Crutcher
Percy Merry
E. J James
Denzil Lawrence
PJ. Bundy
Public Utilities Commission
Milton Man Killed When Train Hits Car
Thomas Featherstone of Woodward Avenue Milton was fatally injured Wednesday when his car was struck by a Toronto to London CPR dayliner at Hornby station. The train, carrying 50 to 100 passengers, tossed the car aside and Featherstone died four hours later in Milton hospital. Passengers were shaken but unharmed.
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Thomas
Featherstone
Woodward Ave
Milton
Hornby
Pasengers
Toronto
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs J Frank
Nassagaweya Brookville Maine crowd gathers Monday night to honor Mr and Mrs Joseph Frank fifth line on their golden wedding anniversary. Neices nephews and grandchildren perform a program as relatives send flowers cards and best wishes. The couple have eight children and six grandchildren with lives centered in the district and speak of a happy 50 years together. Mrs Frank aged 72 and Mr Frank aged 83 credit their longevity to a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stil Photo
Joseph Frank
Nassagawega
Brookville
Nassagaweya
Maine
Fifth Line
Mrs. Frank
Franks
Mrs. A. Gilmour
Puslinch
Frank
John Gilmour
Sybil Bennett
M.P
Halton
L. Skuce
Stan Hall
P. Reeve Archie Service
M. J.caron
H. R. McDonald
T. C Amos
Andrew Gilmour
Duncan Edwards
Bud James
Minnie
Denomination Topic at Knox Young People’s Meeting
The Knox Young People met Tuesday evening in the church class room with Clarence Coles in charge of the program and Jim Greer leading the business session. A script reading and prize activity were conducted during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Coles
Knox Young People
Clarence Cotes
Jim Greer
Garage Fire at Thompson Motors Causes Light Damage
A pre noon fire at Thompson Motors caused slight damage after a worker smelled burning. Basement investigation found a blaze in a corner fed by cleaning rags. extinguished by hand extinguishers before the fire brigade arrived. Cause undetermined due to distance from the coal furnace and heavy smoke suggested greater danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Motors
Mill St
Firemen's Dance Draws Acton Citizens Band and Band Prize Winners
Draws for the Acton Citizens Band and the Acton Fire Fighters' Association highlighted the annual town hall dance. The Modernaires provided music as crowds enjoyed dancing. Bert Davidson won a $100 bond, Lily Anderson of Brampton took $50, George Musselle $25, and Fred Salt $15 in the band’s prize drawing. George Bayliss won $10 in the fire fighters' prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens Band
Acton Fire Fighters’ Association
Modernaires
George Bayliss
Ed Foot
Acton Citizens
Bert Davidson
Lily Anderson
Brampton
George Musselle
Fred Salt
Mayor J. T. Armstrong Reaffirmed In Georgetown Nominations
In Georgetown a Thursday nomination meeting acclaimed J. T. Armstrong for mayor. Stanley Allen was reeve by acclamation and Al Norton deputy reeve. Seven candidates contended for six council seats: Garfield McGilvray, Thomas L. Lyons, Douglas Sargent, Im X Nobie, Walter Gray, Harald Cleave, and Harry Hale. Hydro commission vacancy drawn by Graham Farnell. Public school board nominees: Wray Saler, Dec McNamara, Stanley Finlay.
Post-Conversion Worries and Transformer Troubles at Wanoc Session
The Kavtting Co Ltd presented issues at the Wanoc December meeting. Problems centered on transformer banks and kilo-volt ampere loading, with replacements and aims to increase plant power. Water line upgrades and meter conversions to 60 cycles were discussed, plus payments terms and trade concerns.
Acton L O L Names A Martin Leader At Meeting
In a recent acton lodge of curious notes A Martin is named head with details of officers including treasurer Fred Hunter and secretary Jack Fox. Other attendees referenced include Ed Meade and James Raison with mentions of lectures by Tramar Spence.
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Ance
Eleenen
Ft. Foleas
Jack Fox
Fred Hunter
James Raison
Ed Meade
Tramar
Spence
Marshall Bro
Iyan Martin
Election for Council Draws Out 38 Per Cent of Voters
In Acton on Monday 584 of 1532 eligible voters cast ballots to elect six councillors from nine candidates. Returning officials report 15 spoiled ballots and a ward two turnout of 50 percent.
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Acton
J Newton
S. Brunelle
C. Lindsay
L. Weick
A. Irwin
R. Langford
Lindsay
Brunelle
Irwin
Langford
Wreck
Newton
Marshall
Masters
Toth
J. McGeachie
Ward
Girls' Auxiliary Admission Service at St Alban's
The Girls' Auxiliary at St Alban's branch was included in the evening service. Teenage girls and leaders Mrs J H Price and Mrs H Joltey entered in front. After a hymn they answered the rector Rev E Jones and received loyalty promises and membership cards. The group pursues instruction in missions, home nursing, leatherwork and badge study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Alban’s
St. Alban’s Church
J. H. Price
H. Joltey
E. Jones
Jones
Acton W I Dines and Exchanges Gifts in December Meeting
The Acton Women's Institute December meeting was at Mrs W Hall's home with three guests. The president Mrs George Fryer opened, readings and minutes were shared, a minute of silence observed for Mrs C Mason, and gifts exchanged amid carols as lunch followed.
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Acton Women’s Institute
W. Hall
George Fryer
Institute
Mary Stewart
Fred Anderson
C. Mason
Bert Davidson
Earl Lambert
H. L. Bennie
Mrs. Smith
George Lantz
Old Rockwood Academy
W Denny
St. Alban’s WA
Mer’s Club
Molton Manor
Jany
Hungary
Widerspin
Denny Wor
Prige
Mre McKniught
Wheel Chair Loan Aids Local Family
Mrs Knight Palmersion expresses thanks for the loan of a wheelchair to assist her son who suffers from muscular dystrophy. The service, extended by the Scottish Rite and Seovish Rae members, has benefited multiple families in Memason and surrounding areas.
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Lesy. Memason
Knight Palmersion
IF Arsh
Seovish Rae
Knight
Acton Annexation Bid Hearing Set for Esquesing Township
Municipal Board public proceedings near conclusion as Acton seeks to annex 566 acres of Esquesing Township. Next Thursday in Toronto the case will go to argument before the board. Hearings resumed after September adjournment with over 30 witnesses questioned. Esquesing opposes the plan except for two subdivision areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnicipal Board
Acton
Esquesing Township
Toronto
Esquesing
Saint Albans W.A Christmas Bazaar and Sale of Work
The Saint Albans Women’s Auxiliary held its annual Christmas bazaar in the parish hall. Upstairs the sale of work was run by Mrs. T. Jones with several assistants at baking, candy, sewing, and knitting tables. The Guild displayed items under Mrs. Newton. The Girls Auxiliary ran the fish pond, mystery parcels, shell work, and ticket cushion. leader Mrs. H. Price drew the cushion winner, Mrs. Robert Anderson. Downstairs the team room was organized by Mrs. E. Jones and Mrs. H. Holmes with listed assistants.
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Sr. Albans W.A
T. Jones
McEachern
Gibbons
William Denny
W. Bristow
Bayliss
Kingsmill
Guild
Newton
Twins Christened At Acton United Church
Four children were christened at Acton United Church on Sunday morning. The christening included Gail Noreen Douglas Lamb and twin boys Douglas Victor Masters and Donald Robert Masters. Rev. E A Currey conducted the service as the organ was out of operation since a hydro issue. In the evening Norman Russ of Ballinafad led the service while Currey preached in Newmarket where the auditorium was reopened after renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton United Church
Gail Noreen
Douglas Jane Anne Lamb
Douglas Victor
Donald Robert Masters
E. A. Currey
Hydro Convusion
Mise Lamperd
Norman Russ
Ballinafad
Mr. Currey
Newmarket
Mac Sprowl Shows Slides to Chapter
The regular monthly meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1 ODE was held at Mrs R H Elliott’s home on Wednesday evening December 1. Regent Mrs Jo Whitham presided and grants were made to the Order and local funds. Mrs Gordon Ragnvaldson was appointed chapter representative to the Mus Fest val committee. Mac Sprow entertained with slides from his trip to the British Isles and offered commentary. Mrs Fred Coles expressed sincere appreciation.
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Duke of Devonshire
R. H. Elliott
Jo Whitham
Gordon Ragnvaldson
Val Commitee Mac Sprow
Isls
Fred Coles
Ella Jany Crowned Top Public Speaker at Acton School
Ella Jany won the Rachlin trophy for public speaking for the second year at Acton Public School. Twelve others spoke in preliminaries and four Acton students advanced to tonight’s Georgetown competition. topics included Why I Am Glad to be a Canadian and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Jany
Rachlin
Acton
Georgetown
Jang
Sharon Gervais
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Peter Lawson
St. Lawrence Seaway
Caroline Cook
Joanne Force
Sharleen Marshall
Danny Holmes
Andy Williams
Susan Wilson
Margaret Armstrong
Carol Goodwin
Blair Hotchen
Ella Jang
A. Orr
E. A. Currey
Spencer Lee
Acton School Pupils Donate 100 for Piano and 225 for Film Strips
School principal G W McKenzie reports at the public school board meeting that Acton pupils contributed 100 for a new auditorium piano and 225 for educational film strips. The board also approved December salaries, adopted a retirement plan for female teachers, and discussed Stone School improvements and non resident fees.
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Acton
G. W. McKenzie
Acton School
T. Watson
Heard
Jones
Wolfe
Bratley
Smith
D. Price
Hepcom
Stone School
W Middleton
Dublin Area Board
Eramosa Election Results Report
Deputy treasurer Fred L Cox 440 votes Storey 425 Council seats elected Joseph Oakes 62 Charles McNabb 461 Franklin Armstrong 455 Frank Ostrander 418 School board 12 elected Durcan McPhedran 535 Alex Kingsbury 436 Hugh Brown 197 Thomas Gellathy 178
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Eramosa
Treve Fred L Cox
H Storey
Council
Joseph Oakes
Charles McNabb
Franklin Armstrong
Frank Ostrander
Durcan McPhedran
Alex Kingsbury
Hugh Brown
Thomas Gellathy
Chamber of Commerce Plans Young Ideas at December Meeting
Members proposed actions on civic education street safety parking and road improvements for downtown Action followed the resignation of Dr F G Oakes as president and the elevation of John Gay to chamber leader Terry named second vice president in place of C Bradley New member approvals and a plan to erect a large Christmas tree on Mill Street were also announced Ted Tyler Jr to lead a volunteer tree team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Council
F. G Oakes
John Gay
Chamber
Bre
Oakes
FL Terry
C. Bradley
Dor Tmming
Acton
Mill St
Ted Tyler Jr
Barlet
Seretary
RF Bear
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E. Tyler
Home and School Association
Poe
C. Cook
Trafalgar O.K
Mrs. J. Frank
Knox Y. P
Cash
J. T. Armstrong
Transformers
Karkness
Ius Firth
Kirknes
Meteas
Kikress
Kirkrese
Rhe
Waterwe
Lambert Sidloen
Mann
Beardmore Co
Hoan Gond
van Norman Gues
War Norman
Henderance Commission
Duby Waterworks
A. Martin
L.O.L
Acton W.I. Meeting
United Church
Mac Sprowl
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