Detailed Plan For Old People's Home Receives Council Approval
Halton County Council endorsed detailed architectural plans for a new Home for the Aged on County Road. The one story, practical design aimed at comfort for older residents received multiple resolutions and input from various boards and community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weitten
Acton Free Press
Halton
Mennie Rounthwaite
Fairfield J
North Halton
Pickett
Milton
Dill
Acton
O- Brown
Georgetown
Oakville-Trafelger
W S Hall
Burlington-Nelaan
Ross Segaworth
Freeman
Palermo Women's Institute
Palermo
Nassagaweva Council
Huttonville
Peel
Wentworth
Department of Lands and Forests
S.S . Nassagaweya
Gage
Rionk
Kressman
Nassagawesa
Lol. Skuce
Nasxa Baneva
James Goodier
Avesment Committee
Gestrones
County Court of Revision
Pettit
Cowan
W. J Robertson
Supreme Court
Acton Student Wins Holstein Award at OAC Guelph
An Ontario Veterinary College third year student from Acton received the Holstein-Friesian Association Award at a presentation dinner in Guelph. The $30 prize was awarded for submitting the best four complete cases encountered during the internship period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
OAC
Douglas Macleaden
Holstein-Friesian Association
Mwo
George Drennan, Seidman
Holstein Freincian Association
Ontario Veterinary College
Acton P U C meets on lighting rules and bonds
Acton Public Utilities Commission convened with Commissioners Reeve Jones J Ro Mac Arthur and Thomas Ware present. A HEPC notice lifts window lighting restrictions Dec 1 to 4th after 7 pm weekdays and bonds on all employees were deemed adequate. Reports covered standby pumps gasoline shipments hydro truck derrick and heating office lighting improvements.
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Acton Polite Utilities Commission
Reeve Jones
J Ro MacArthur
Thos Ware
C M~ Hansen
HEPC
Acton
Fidelity
Lambert
Wilson
Hyde Department
Underwood Ltd
HO Hinton
Acton Free Press
Aserviews
Grand & Tov Ltd
Line & Cable
Wood & Co Ltd
Whitham’s
Gas Wright Real Estate & Ins
Can” Wire & Cable Co
Jas R Kearney Corp
Can
Sangamo Co
War Memorial Gets Funds from War Service League
Als meeting in the Council Chamber had War Service League representatives deciding to transfer the remaining $240.12 to the Acton War Memorial Committee to cover additions and finish memorial costs. The move honors fallen soldiers and preserves community gratitude for wartime service.
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War Memorial
War Service League
Als
Council Chamber
Atab
Mason
Acton War Memorial Committee
Mose
Kno Tandles Aid Annual Meeting At Church
The Kno Tandles Aid annual meeting in the church school room Tuesday afternoon elected officers for the next year with Mrs Fred McCutcheon as president Mrs Geo Somerville as secretary and Mrs Stanley Mathewn as treasurer The meeting included a reading by Mrs Madrthur a poem by Mrs Edna Jacques and a dedication to workers of the past year followed by a Christmas carol and social tea.
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Kno Tandles
de McLellan
A M McPherson
Fred McCutcheon
Geo Somervile
Stanley Mathewn
W . Madr. Thur
Mra
Ro I. Mavideon
Edna Jacques
Halton Presbytery condemns draws and gambling
Halton Presbytery of the United Church met in the Orange Hall Hornby on December th with Rev C R Albright as chairman. Revs JW Stewart and A OW Foreman led worship and Rev Dr R T Richards spoke on Home Mission needs. The body urged members to refuse raffles and games of chance and called for a temperance course in Ontario schools.
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Halton
The
United Church
Orange Hall
Hornby
C R Albright
JW Stewart
R. T Richards
London
Burlington
Harold Young
Toronto
Evangelism and Social Service Committee
Milton Arena
Ont Department of Education
Ontaro
British Columbia
Christ mas concert fills Bannockburn School
Bannockburn School hosted a capacity audience for its annual Christmas program. Mrs Kennedy welcomed attendees as children performed musical numbers, skits and recitations. Mr Buchanan accompanied on piano and Mr D Morrison chaired. The decorated room and stage featured a Christmas tree and Santa Claus handed out candy and gifts.
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Bannockburn
Kennedy
Buchanan
D D. Morrison
Jolly
Santa Claus
Wilful Damage to Scout Reserve Buildings Reported
Vandals trespassed on the Blue Springs Scout property near Acton over recent weeks causing extensive damage. They broke into cabins hall, smashed glass, bent doors, and attacked the ceiling with a hatchet while leaving no items missing. Rangers vow to press the investigation and repair the site.
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Blue Springs
Acton
Constable Nason
Rou
Ty Varidals
Murray
Dinink Hall
Dst
Reserve
Congregations Honor Minister and Family Leaving Charge
Over 100 guests attended the annual supper and concert for Rev JOC MacNeil and family on December 2 in the SOS room. The event featured solos and readings by local youths, with prizes for attendance and diplomas for catechism. The highlight was a farewell address and gifts as the MacNeils depart for Manteno.
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Revo Joc MacNeal
Prang
Douglas Dredge
Donna MiMillan
Catherine Fraser
Havel Kennedys
Ruth Freeman
Katherine Macgueil
Dorothy Dredge
Tom Kenneds
Verna Campbell
Russel Elliott
Catherine Elliott
Santa
Joc
MacNeil
Manteno
USA
J Henderson
Ed Dredge
Ww. W. Dreffge
Arnold Marshall
Donna McMillan
Kathleen
Anne
Baby Florence
Lorraine Coxe
Brest
Mrs. MacNeill
Acton Intermed hockey club joins tough OHA group
Acton Inter mediate hockey club debuts in Group No Yo of the OHA Int Ty division with Hadgeport Vets Walkerton Elora Hocks Fergus Thirstles and Orangeville. Acton dropped a 6-3 opener to Georgetown but then beat Oakville 4-2 in a preseason tilt.
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Acton
Sin
OWA
Hadgeport Vets
Walkerton
Elora Hocks
Fergus Thirstles
Orangeville
OHA
Georgetown
Forest Beir
Actas Te
Thunder
Bridgeport Veta
Tannera
Wallopest
Fergus
Elara
Oskode
Brampton
Oakville
the Fear
Sewers Begin New Subdivision Start in Acton Tuesday
Acton marked a milestone in progress as a big shovel began digging for the new sewer line on Peet Street. Officials Reeve Theron Jones Deputy Reeve Tyler and W. MedLend watched as earth piles grew and crews promised service within a year. The ceremony drew a photo for the Free Press despite cold winds and no parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Peet Street
Theron Jones
Tyler
W. MedLend
Norm Warner
Free Presse
Baseball Benefit Fund Closes With $1073.57 Total
The Baseball Benefit Fund for the family of the late Rod Ryder closes at $1073.57. Treasurer Ray Mason will arrange to transfer the funds to the dependents, honoring admirers of a fine ball player and sportsman. Grapefruit are so-called because they sometimes grow in clusters.
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Rod Ryder
Ray Mason
Contractors to Commence Work Here This Week
Acton council hears that contractor work will start soon with four outfits planned after New Year. Revisions to pipe type for laterals add 2455 on total costs. Court of revision set for December 31 to review Supplemental Assessment as of two million plus in Acton.
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Cornell
Anderton
Acton
Heeve Tyler
Theron Jones
Anderson
Wee Mead
Coota
Athet
Spartan Construction Co
Couns
Canson
HF. Holmes
Arthur Vines
Christmas Meeting at Lakeside Chapter LODE
The Lakeside Chapter LODE Christmas meeting and party were held Tuesday evening in the Legion Room. Regent Mrs Alex Orr opened the session. prizes in Court Whist went to Mrs Ryman and Mrs Buchanan. a decorated tree with gifts stood at the front. Mrs Buchanan told carol stories and songs followed each tale. Miss Emma Robinson drew a winning doll awarded to Mrs Harry Otterbein. lunch concluded the social hour.
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Lakeside
Lode
Legion
Alex Orr
Mra Ryman
Mra Buchanan
Mre Buchanan
Emma Robinson
Harry Otterbein
Baptist W M S Sends Gifts To New Canadians
The Womens Mission Circle of Acton Baptist Church held its December meeting at the home of Mrs Ethel Franklin on December 6. The group shared devotions led by president Mrs Stanley Cripps and sang Christmas carols before exchanging gifts packed for Kay Ford in Waterford who aids New Canadians. Lunch followed and attendees enjoyed the evening.
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Acton
Scovel
YMCA
RY Darker
Buusiness
waa @ molon
VIVID
Vip
Mins Stewart
Desid Cullen
Helen Tacston
Sheila Paul
Berthosen
Carol
Tati Mansen
Piace
Oc Lantsborough
Vraly
Womens Mission Circle
Acton Baptist Church
Ethel Franklin
Stanley Cripps
Migs Kay Ford
Waterford
Christmas Meeting Opens Festive Acton Institute Notes
Mrs W Evana hosted the Acton Women's Institute Christmas meeting. Mrs R Lo Davidson presided as gifts were exchanged to aid The Star Santa Claus Fund and Sick Children Hospital. A Christmas program featured a quartet with Mrs Evans and readings by Mrs Drysdale and Mr Geo Lazenby.
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W. Evana
Bower Ave
Acton Women’s Institute
R. Lo Davidson
Mra Evans
Drysdale
Hunter
Davidson
Anderson
Geo Lazenby
Santa
Lambert
Maddox
Park
Mrs Lantz
Lazenby
Lantz
Christmas Concerts and Carol Service Schedule
Community schools in Lorne Greenock Nasagaweya host Christmas concerts on December 18 to 22 with varied admission prices and free children. St Alban's Church holds an annual carol service on Sunday December 18 at 7 p.m with choir and congregation, visitors welcome.
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Lorne School
Nasagaweya
St. Alban's
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Scout Reserve
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