Final Meeting for 1949 Halton County Council
Halton County Council held its final meeting of 1949 with few major items. Reports were brief, and committee work focused on expenses, pensions, and municipal matters. A key discussion proposed 7 percent government snow removal funding and a request to direct surplus equipment loans to schools.
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Halton
Soturs
Etter
Cartetan County
Pla
Aghweys
Daanton
Awels Corporation
Alan
Gilbert
de Heslop
Uilbert
Heslop
Pasand
Naseas
Leid Age Pensions
Lerne
Haltom
Hillman
Chad
de Greert
Brampton Conservator
Halfons Shane
Ohisters
Lerne Soo
Coste
Caritat
Robertson
Roy Smith
Taisen
Stao
I Meryiowa
Struthers
Hatton
Hatton Cousty
Sam
Propaniaak Mtr
Wool Combing Plant to Be Seen in News Reels
Newsreels will feature Canadian Wool Company operations at Acton including scouring carding and combing processes. The National Film card shows these steps with humorous notes as wartime footage prepared by the Techmicums crew. The Canadian industry will be highlighted to showcase textile work produced entirely in Canada.
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National Film
Acton
Canadian Wool Company
Sathonal FM Board
Wuatea
Candale
Acre and Crafts Display Honors Local Handicraft Traditions
The Acres and Crafts of Searpetown held their fourth annual handicraft display at Odd Fellows Hall Georgetown. The show featured leather work plastics metal ware pottery and home spun weaving with notable exhibits from Danforth Collegiate Luranta and visitors from Toronto Meadowsale and other areas. A social reception was hosted by Mix Woo Beatty with multiple Georgetown Acton residents assisting in organizing the event.
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Searpetown
Odd Fellows Hall
Georgetown
Danforth Collegiate
Acton
Toronto
Meadowsale
Elewhere
Oan
Covent
Ten
Mix Woo Beatty
W Walte Acton
Charcs
Stewarttown
Ol. Melinteskho
Milne
Three Counties to Greet Lorne Seats AS Brampton Event
Brampton and surrounding counties Dufferin Wallon Peel and MoD 2 prepare a civic procession. Cadets and veterans march from Main Street Park to the ceremony led by Colonel Laie Keene. Public invite outlines route timing and participants.
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Lorne
Brampton
Dufferin, Wallon
Peel
Joffouins
Halifax
Herminda Hode
Bragloy
Stewart Beatty Hampton
Ty Mager Hartley
Patty
Sof
Taenage
Dehaeg
Anil
Ieee
Boc
Ted Cote
Pest Tee Senate
Peano
Salvation
TAMA
Toedgt
Tain Mo
Witte
Dsrampten
Junior Farmers Appoint Committees Present Program
The Junior Farmers held a regular meeting at Lamne school on Thursday November 20 appointing two committees. The program included notes on future activities and local club leadership.
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Acton Suni
Lamneree Schoolo
Irma Watson Howard Switeer
Taek
Kiumety
Chas Draxedson
Batna Aitken An Batts
Gaace Armetrongs
Danune
Biggest Acton Band in History Presented Sunday
The Acton band showcase drew a large crowd Sunday, highlighting senior members and the ensemble’s growth after recent changes. Performances featured themed sets, smart uniforms, and a festive crowd, marking a notable moment in local music history.
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Acton
Wandtaater
Wiley
Uae
Arnetlyt
Actonaturet
Mar
Pasnet
Aerdauin
T. Fort U
Acton Hold Up Man To Be Tried By Judge and Jury
A man is held by authorities in Acton and set for trial before a judge and jury. The court proceedings began with the defendant appearing for preliminary examination as witnesses and evidence were presented.
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Acton
Two attempted hold ups fail in Acton
Two attempted robberies in Acton failed as suspects fled without obtaining valuables. Police said two men approached a store at dusk, produced a note, but left when alarms activated. No injuries reported. Suspects described as two Black males about 20s. Action continues.
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Acton
Second Hold-Up Fails as Assailant Knocked Out
A driveway incident ended with a failed car theft when Telford McDowell knocked out a first assailant and was then knocked down by a second. Police say the attacker, described as a 40 year old man about five feet tall, fled as bystanders restrained the other assailant. Investigations by Hay Mason and local authorities continue with few fines levied.
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Telford McDowell
Mas
Weber
Jal
Peter
Jan Capestian
Ty Mclarwell
Tomas Tuten
Homecomings for servicemen before Christmas
Fragments describe servicemen returning home ahead of holidays. Mentions Acton, Palmer, Percy, and others, with references to deployments, ages, and end-of-year ship or unit movements.
Acton Couple Mark Their Golden Wedding Anniversary
A local Acton pair celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a ceremony and family gathering. The couple, married for 50 years, reflected on their life together while friends and relatives attended the celebration, marking a milestone in the community.
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Acton
Coming Event ta wee tee cotta and fete
Fragmentary OCR lists a local event schedule with references to a fete and performances. Mentions of rail and theater terms appear with unclear dates and names, but overall suggests a community gathering with entertainment and vendors.
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