County Council Recommends 57 Review Further Study Agnew Hospital
White County Council in regular session did not adopt the Agnew Hospital report, urging a 1957 review and gathering more departmental information on county financing. The Hospital Committee favors the Agnew Report in principle but calls for a detailed Georgetown-area study and broader financial planning before action.
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County Council
Agnew Hospital
White County Council
Agnew
Georgetown
Milton
Burlington Area
Oakville Area
Haspatiad
Turkeys Prize at Acton Y's Men Bingo Night
The Y's Men’s Club of Acton held its annual bingo night in the town hall with a good crowd. Lucky ticket holders for the turkey draw were Harold Wiles, Martin Armstrong, and several others from Acton and nearby.
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Acton
Town Hall
Harold Wiles
Martin Armstrong
Georgetown
B McDonald
Allisten
Susan Shoereaker
McKanal
Toronto
Charles Hansen Acton
Nancy Oates
Tomy Tyler
Wo Middieton
G Ellis
Scarborough
Christmas Message At Institute By Miss M Bennett
The Christmas meeting of the Petersfield Women’s Institute was held at Mrs Holloway’s home. Miss M Bennett gave a Christmas message, Mrs Ganley sang solos, and a collection supported the Christmas seal fund. Santa distributed gifts, a carol and lunch followed, with thanks to the hostess and committee.
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Eter Women’s Institute
Holloway
George Freer
Bennetts
Chris Mas
Gost
Ganley
Ted Omocarel
Roy Brown
Rede
Sanmatoria
Osisittat Hallen
Santa Claus
Hydro Costs Double Over 50 Years in Acton
Town councillors discussed a contract with the Hydro Fierting Power Commission for town power. In 1906 Niagara Falls power was priced per horse power. current rate is higher. This year Acton consumed 3,315.7 kilowatts in a month, costing over $12,000 annually.
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Enix
Enterama
Hydro Fierting Power Commission
Niagara Falls
ST Eats
Beardmore
Acton
Christmas services hoped as new church floor laid
Members of the Christian Reformed church hope to hold Christmas services in the new church. A floor still needs to be laid as a crew of about eight workmen labor to complete the interior before the deadline.
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Christian Reformed Church
Othe New Church
Bible Society Officers Named at Anngal Branch Meeting
Elections held Sunday evening at Knox Church for the Bible Society branch. Charles Landsborough elected secretary. XPERQUON appoints a representative to the executive. An enjoyable Bible Institute film was shown and refreshments followed the meeting.
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Anngal
Bible Society
Herve
Knox Church
Martas Colesne SS Gaien
Charles Landsborough
Con- Xperquon
Moods Bible Institute
Birthday chaos interrupts eight year old party
Adults rushed about as treasure hunts and races unfolded during a birthday event. Frantic activity filled the room while the child and guests navigated the unexpected bustle and confusion.
Acton YMCA Hosts Local Midget Bantam Basketball Action
Acton bantams fell 48 30 to Kitchener as Price led with eight points and tied for team high. Teammates Fleming Tripp Mariscak Towson and others contributed while Caledon and absent players altered rotations. Kitchener widened the gap in the second half with strong defense and balanced scoring.
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Acton Ymca
Hostate Ratehener Yoo
Vogeymans
Acton Bantams
Ote Kitchener
Tocals
Bso Beter
Doassan Wethow
Broan Meer
Woo
Deve
Scorimar Wath
Tug Vets
Waltao oLerens
Fred Dawkins
Pat Charen
Vic Cairns
Uppie Palma
Jendir Ponts
Katehener
Powan
Actonadgets
Dave Fleming
Psu
John Tripp
Frank Mariscak
Peter Towson
Stewart McDonald
Doug Ruddick
Don Price
Ball Charchi
Bal McMutlen
Bill Shannon
Santa lands by helicopter as park crowd greets 1000
In Acton park a 1000 adults and children welcomed Santa as a helicopter landed nearby. Santa met crowds aboard Ledger’s NGA chair then held court, while popcorn and candy canes were distributed to attendees. Local officials and residents gathered for the event and toasts at the War Den dinner in Georgetown.
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Santa
Acton Park
Franklin Prouse Motors
Ledger
S N G.A
Early Adjournment for P U C As Superintendents Report
Hydro and waterworks superintendents reported on departmental acts at the regular Public Utilities Commission meeting held Thursday in town offices. D Mason noted street light installs on Lakeview subdivision and proposed contractor work. a letter to developers was directed. Waterworks chief J Lambert reported winter hydrant checks and a plan to file a claim for a cracked watermain. accounts were approved for various motor and fuel services.
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Hydro and Waterworks
Aregular
Public Utilities Commission
Theadro
D Mason
Lakeview Subdivision
Jo McGeachie
PUC
Commission
Miro Mason
MZ Bennett
Mat Sto Potes
Mason
J Lambert
Lambert
Acton
Omehoo
W Near Wins Prize At Firemen s Ball
The Firemen s Ball yielded dancing and a door prize scene last week. Wala New secured the first prize while H Thompson of Lakeview Ave Acton claimed the second prize. Georgetown area notes and a Halifax police report follow.
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W. Near
Pridus
Jin
Lesnar
Lucky Warner
Wala
MU St. Acton
H Thompson
Lakeview Ave
Acton
Meaternares
Georgetown
Mild Weather Cancels Junior Hockey Game
Mild temperatures ruin arena ice forcing cancellation of the Junior hockey game scheduled for tomorrow evening. Town employees had prepped the surface two weeks ago but the warm spell changed conditions and the team must practice at Milton arena this week.
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Ace
Milton Arena
Degast
Elmer Lowered After Accident In Small Town
Friday afternoon Elmer Lowered After Accident reports a boy hit by a car driven by Bud Rentner of Frederick Street Acton. Kentner said he was on Mill Street when the boy walked into the side of his car. the boy was shaken but did not need medical help. The accident also led to Elmer the Safety Elephant flag being lowered from the school flagpole until pupils have an accident free month.
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Acton
North Main
St . Ford Rogers
Wood Robertson
Ro Ho Shannan
Bud Rentner
Frederick St Acton
Kentner
Elmer
Car Truck Collision Injures Two in City Intersection
Police report a car driven by Mrs Ko Timbers and a light truck operated by Mrs Sophia Eur inpe Acton collided at the Chart and Frederick Streets intersection. Both women were taken to Guelph General Hospital with minor injuries for observation after treatment by Dr Kenney.
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Frederick Streets
Guelph Gentral Hospital
Tor
Ko Timbers
Churcet
Sophia Eurinpe Acton
Gowns
Frederick St
Bath
Kenney
Acton
Guelph
General Hospital
Speeding Car Kills Kitchener Man on Highway
A 19 year old Kitchener man, Lloyd Earl Weissgerber, died after his car sped off No. 7 highway near Acton. Police say he lost control at a sharp curve, veered across the road, and struck trees. He was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by his wife and young child.
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Toronto
Star
Lloyd Weissterber
Kitchener
No. 7
Lioyd Earl Wiessgerber
Acton
Wiessgerber
Wormsgerber
Ents
J. Chamberlain
Georgetown
Mr. Weissgerber
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