Small Vote in District Centres Shapes 1954 Council Posts
Elections in Halton centres saw small voter turnouts with acclamations filling many 1954 posts. In Nassagaweya John Robertson barely led, Oakville elected an almost full slate, and Milton's contests favored Dr CH Bestop as mayor. Reeve and council results reflected broad acclamations and several ward races across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Nassagaweya
John Robertson
Nelson
Dohy Atkinson
H. Adkins
Sud L. Coulson
Oakville
Thomas Iindsey
William Anderson
William 5S Thompson
JF Haldenby
James Triday
W. Perras
Welliam E. Card
Fred Titey
Thomas Lindsey
Athol Blair
Elgin Bonus
Fraest Savin
Donald Bo Garfat
Allan Moon
George Mullis
Snow
Milton
CH Bestop
Reeve C R. Anderson
Carh Maray
Reeves Post
Greenronte
Robert May
Thomas Millward
Grin Bray
Aubrey Pickard
Charles Tivingstone
Henry Twigg
May Spénsley
Freeman Jay
PF Stewart
de Irvine
Willian Sargant
E. W
Ted” Smith
Burtengton
AM Battram
Arthur C. Mason
Julie Gorden Ry Ei
Wham
R F Bean Chosen President of New United Church Men's Club
A new United church Men's Club formed with about 30 members electing R F Bean as president. GW McKenzie became vice president and Bruce Shoemaker secretary. Don Muir of Mount Hamilton church outlined the club goals and projects as Walter Woodburn led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Lunen
S. Tennant Heads Volunteer Firemen
The text reports elections for Acton Volunteer Firemen with officers named including S Tennant as head, deputy chief 0 Newton, M Holmes, lieutenant W Cheren, second lieutenant Burne Van Fleet, secretary Dan Van Fivet, and Owen Mast among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Catlowschat
Odeputwechitf
Newton
Ain
M. Holmes
Chern
Burne van Fleet
Dan van Fivet
Owen Mast
Plowing Bee At McArthur Farm Works Amid Rain
Thewentral farm friends gathered at Le Roy McArthur's farm to plow, using nine tractors the first day but rain halted work. Seven tractors continued the next day as Mrs McArthur, a patient from pohu, was treated in Kitchener hospital. they have three young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thewentral Farm Friends
le Roy McArthur
McArthur
Kitchener
Chapter Exchanges Gifts at Meeting
The Takeside chapter held a Christmas gathering Tuesday with Mrs S Norton presiding. The program featured fishing, music and games and concluded with the exchange of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takeside
Mrs S Norton
William Hume Elected President Halton Federation Agriculture
William Hume elected president of the Halton Federation of Agriculture at the annual meeting in Ham Nelson township. A morning directors’ meeting preceded a policy panel including Prof Ralph Campbell and OACHOL Crase. Officers named include first vice president Ro L Davison and fourth vice president Bob Lak County, with Mac Sprowl as eastern Canada representative and other farm forum, conservation, and community committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Nelson Township
Halton Federation of Asmiediture
Orange Hat Hermits
Dever
Ber & Howard la
Breckon
H Service
R S Heatherington
Halton County Federaton of Agriculture
Mac Sprewl
Canada
Cour
Willan Home
Ro L Davison
Mac Sproel
JL Ellert
Bob Lak
William Howe
Atkins
Mae Sprowl
Dhew Farm Forum
Turner
Motor Brown & Fulk School
Ray Coult Er
Clarency Wilson
Irwin Gunby
Walter Royle
Walter Rosie
Dave Lawson
Basketball Teams To Meet In Kitchener
Two regional basketball squads set to clash in Kitchener on Saturday with players including Bob Nrice John Cound Ves Dawkins and Gary Dewakins among likely top performers. Coaches and junior team members are listed among the contest previews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
YMCA
Seana
Bob Nrice
John Cound
Ves Dawkins
Fall Quietner
Wave
Joe
Gary Deawkins
Lick Heroninne
Russell Arie
Gnestiq Cakes
Michiel Hast
Din Wahtuan
Hob Tina Bob Co
Geratt Utitwask
Ay Dick Sehmatl
Hold Family Dinner After Christening
Mr and Mrs William Ballentine held a family dinner on Sunday for the christening of their grandson Robert Ballentine. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ken Ballentine Billy and Kenny Brampton Mr and Mrs Roy Ballentine Brampton Miss Jeanette McClure Claude Mr and Mrs Ross Ballentine Bubbe and Mr and Mrs Ron Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ballentine
Sune
Rober Ballentine
Pla United Church
Ken Ballentine
Billy
Kenny
Brampton
Roy Ballentine
Jeanette McClure
Claude
Ross Ballentine
Bubbe
Ron Davies
Christmas tree theft crackdown on rural roads
Const. Howard Gang announced a new patrol on rural roads to prevent Christmas tree theft as the season brings pomsile mines of up to $50 fines for taking trees from someone’s bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gang
Christmas Pageant Meeting Highlights Festivities and Plans
The Presbyterian group held a Christmas pageant meeting with about 20 members and guests. Activities included costume rehearsals, a large gift ceremony for the Indian Residential School, Christmas dinner, contests, and a pot luck lunch. The event featured readings, carols, awards, and a post dinner social hour with varied participation from members and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibo
Mrste
Ae Re
Trelley
Dortle
Mahitaba
Ant
Schishams
Damy Watkins
Lorraine Kingsmill
Gestalier
Pageats
Three Transformers Cost P U C 702 Reported
At a regular meeting the Acton Public Utilities agreed to buy three transformers from Hyun & Hhasne Commission for 702 dollars. Superintendent Mase cited second hand units priced higher. a 75 horsepower motor at the Hunping-station was converted for 275 dollars. Additional notes cover sludge removal plans, valve choices, and water loss investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities
Hyun & Hhasne Commission
Doug Mase
Pees St
Acton Boulevard
The _Comnission
Hunping—staion
Bec
Chateman Hansen
HEPC
Cannen
Sapecntendent Lambert
Go Somerville
Serand
Lambert
Read Committee of Council
J Hargrave Remains Vacant In Sixth Council Seat
In a council nomination session held this week J Hargrave was the sole entrant for the sixth seat while others like Dukes Alfred Frye Mieteave Greer Gay and McCutcheon were discussed as nominees. The returning officer J McGeachie stated nominations must continue until a sixth councilor is officially chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Hargrave
Rostrand
J McGeachie
John Graff Marks His 91st Birthday
John Graff celebrated his 91st birthday on Monday December 7 with hearty well wishes and a telephone call from his son George Sintaluta Sask Adler. He lives with Wilson and others in Ospringe near Mr McCie and local council officials were noted for 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graff
Pat
Geofrge
Sask
Adler
Graff
Wilson
Elect E. Tyler Elected Mayor in Acton 1954 Vote
E Tyler was elected mayor of Acton in 1954 defeating candidate T Cooke. Voters supported the Public Utilities Commission question, with 616 ballots cast on the issue and 176 vote plurality for Tyler. Overall turnout was 42 percent as ballots rose after 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fo Tyler
Acton
Public Airlines Commisson
B. Tye Me
Cauke
J McGeachie
E Tyler
Pmn
E. Tyler
T Cooke
PUC
Acton Girls Chosen To Represent Area
Acton and Georgetown girls were chosen to represent the area in a program. Mentors include Susar Wilson and Karin Norton with judges Rey N Greene and Mrs A Orr. Speakers covered topics from Cold War events to Canada’s pulp export trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Fla Dary
Ped
Jay Heto
Agses Hasmar
Jean Cummings
George
Ricky Georgetown
Wat G.a Susar Wilson
Karin Norton
Georgetown
Rey N Greene
Mre Lambert
A Orr
Mitton
Mary Jane Force
Joan Warng
Elia Jany
Hungary
Hasmarn Os
Hollard
Canada
Joan Cummngs
Jame
Sas Edith Cavell
Ricky Chapine
Susan Woes
W Cary
Kate Noron
Perec Nghicgae
Seredabienese
Unlit Truck Involved In Pileup On Main Road
A truck, lighting out, caused a pileup at 6 pm near Guelph. Police say a car driven by Mr. Smith collided with the truck and sustained about 1900 dollars in damage. Const H Garr investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gare
Guelph
O.detrunk
Ada
W Titan
Smith
H Garr
Retired Trucker R A Carlisle Dies in Acton
Robert Alfred Carlisle a former trucker died in Acton on December 2. Funeral services were held December 4 at Victor B Rumsey Funeral Home with internment at Hunleys Cemetery Hillsburgh. Four brothers predeceased him and he is survived by a sister Mrs Robert Patterson of Limehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor B
Rumsey
Robert Alfred Carlisle
Acton
Hunleys
Hillsburgh
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Treffalgar
Miller
Baga! Hulmer
Donald Bath
Estines
Mas Vera Cudinore
Mond Framona Ixenelip
PD Gras
Storey
Conncilors
Fo Armstrong
Cmedas Oakes
Chil Meg
Frank Schneider
Charles Heffernan
Pris
Ho Mare
Mix
Bhellentine
Mist Velitiies Asana Cenit
Cedare
Airles
Ie Mitows Memorial Pandit
Chrisshias
McLaan
Henderson
Cindey
Bennett
Maddox
J Moores
Mraesicoles
Rev
EA Currey
Tee
Wose
R.F. Bean
McArthur Farm
William Hume
Halton Federation Agriculture
Hume
Dane Watkins
Lerda Mann
Harsen
Barbara
P.U.C
Acton High School
Suutn
J.hargrave
McCie
Somington
B. Tyler
Jd, Stewart
Fo Thompson
A’ Irwin
C Lindsay
Jo Hargrave
FE Fooutt
J. Wheel
R. A. Carlisle
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