Acton council debates sewerage plant site and night work
The Acton council discussed locating the sewerage disposal plant in the south east end of town, with Mr McColl threatening a petition if Cobble Hill district is chosen. Other actions included approving towers installation, monthly gas and oil purchases, insurance upgrades, and salary decisions for town staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hughes Cleaver
Post Office Department
Colin McColl
McColl
Cobble Hin
Churchill
Nico
Paserdy
Spartan Construction Co
Art Vines
EE Harrop
Beardmore Co
Plano
Hartrop
J. F. Molmes
Petty Cash
Municipal Board
Acton Public Utilities
G. BR. Sommeriile
Wood
Thompson Motors
Stewart Elliott
Sand
Acton Free Press
Telephone
ES. Cooper
County of Halton
BARTS
Christmas Cheer Spreads Across Town This Season
Festive mood fills streets as decorations glow and shops invite shoppers. residents enjoy seasonal aromas, carols, and family gatherings, while local events offer concerts and light displays to brighten the holiday period.
Hockey Group Battles Over Walkerton OHA Entry
As the hockey season looms, Group No 1 in the OHA Int Ih division fights a committee dispute over Walkerton. A 4-1 vote at a meeting barred Walkerton to form a five team group, drawing protests from Orangeville and others. A new convenor was named and Fergus Elora Bridgeport pressed for two schedules depending on OFLA ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHA
Walkerton
Ontario
Orangeville
John Rayston
Acton
Tory Gregg
Western Ontario
O.hla
Fergus
Elora
Bridgeport
OFLA
Acton Baptist Church Annual Supper and Christmas Concert
Acton Baptist Church held its annual supper and Christmas concert on a December evening. The Mission Band performed choruses, a piano trio by the Landsboroughs accompanied by Charles Landsborough, violin duets, and a cornet solo. Rev Gower narrated a Flanel-graph of the Nativity as Santa Claus distributed gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Baptist Church
Mission Band
Helen
Ruth
Bob Landsborough
Charles Landsborough
Sheila
Paul
Rod Landsborough
Mary Reid
Chas. Landsborough
Ethel Franklin
Gower
Santa Claus
Acton Junior Band Hosts Parents At Concert
Acton Junior Band kept parents entertained with a Town Hall concert and party. The five year old daughter of Alex McInae performed a baritone solo Jingle Bells, Emmerson Baxter played Noel on cornet, and Blair Hutchens played Abide With Me. Sandwiches cake tart and chocolate milk provided nourishment for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Raye
Girty Rand
Alex Mclnaae
Jingle Bella
Emmerson Paxter
Noel
Blair Hutchens
Acton Juniors Open Preseason With 4 2 Win Over Oakville
Acton Redmen beat Oakville 4 to 2 in Georgetown in a roughpreseason junior hockey game. Zajac Ron Anderson Timbers and K Fay scored for Acton, with Coulson and Anderson competing for the goalie role as the group includes Brampton Oakville Aurora Thistletown Georgetown and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Acton Redmen
Oakville
Acton
Brampton
Aurora
Thistletown
Coulson
Anderson
Haltonville
Whethre
Bob Hepburn
Rob
Stich
Zajac
Ron Anderson
Timbers
K Fay
Krampton
Christmas Holiday Dance Planned by Nassagaweya Institute
Nassagaweya Women's Institute held a December meeting at the homes of Mrs Verma and Mrs Lloyd Campbell. Members approved sending 25 to the Cemetery Board of St Johns Anglican Church and voted remembrance for shut-ins. A program of carols and readings featured Miss D Simmons Acton and Mrs A Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Women's Institute
Mra Verma
Mra Lloyd Campbell
St. John's Anglican Church
Raul
A. Diamond
C. Pickett
D. Simmons
Acton
W. Campbell
Acton Young People Injured In Car Collision Sunday
Six Acton youths survived a Sunday morning crash on Queen Elizabeth Way near Dilie Road. Dirk VanGooren sustained knee lacerations. others were badly bruised. A Toronto driver, Percy Mandelbaum, faces a careless driving charge after his vehicle caused the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Queen Vliztabeth Way
Dilie Road
Dirk VanGaeten
Dirk VanGooren
Dirk van Gooren
Elwood Johnston
Jean Harris
Kerwin McPhail
Percy Mandelbaum
Toronto
Tt Ts
van Gooren
Janes
Maundlebaum
Carol Singing at Dublin Institute Meeting
The Dublin Women's Institute opened its regular meeting at Mrs Van Goozen's home with carol singing led by Mia Ferguson. Donations totaling 35 dollars were sent to the Hospital for Sick Children and the Care for Children Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Dublin Institute
Carol Singing
Dublin Women's Institute
van Goozen
Mia Ferguson
Care For Children
Neartread
D. VanGoozen
Maldred Wilaan
Mn Davidson
Nelles
Eramosa Council Finishes Year At Town Hall Rockwood
Eramosa Township Council met December 15 in Rockwood with all members present. The group discussed a dangerous approach from the 4th line to Highway No 7 and promised early action. They authorized the clerk and reeve to advertise for an assessor for 1950 if needed and struck four duplicate assessments from the 1949 roll. The county rate balance of 10397.15 was prepaid, the School Attendance Officer report was received, and accounts totaling 2789.64 were approved. Reeve R D Gray chaired the year end session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa Township
Counci
Rockwood
J. Taylor
C. Stovel
F. Ostrander
Messrs
Cox
Benham
Rutherford and
Hutchinson
D. Gray
Aac
Final Meeting of North Teltc High School District Board
The North Teltc High School District Board met at Chairman A Beaumont's home for the year’s final gathering. Auditor Mr Laver presented finances and projected provincial grants, with costs awaiting reimbursement. Reports praised Milton and Acton schools, Acton gym use by the YMCA, and a planned $500 annual payment.
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North Teltc
A Beaumont
Glenwilliams
Levee
Laver
Tanka
Meo Lever
Oatville PreCalyae
Huant
Secretan
Robbins
YMCA
Acton
Miss Unger
Acton Seden
Mita School
Ant Mm Beaumont
Knox Y W A Christmas Meeting and Officer Elections
The Alert YWA of Knox Presbyterian Church held a December 14 meeting at Mrs Robert Turmer’s home. President Fred Andenan led devotions. Mrs Jax Ingles and Miss F Elliott read. carols and readings followed. officer elections for 1980 re elected Fred Anderson president Geo Marselle secretary James Ingles treasurer Florence Elliott Glad Tidings secretary. A Christmas food hamper was prepared for a ill member, with gifts to other sick friends. Next meeting at Mrs Stewart Sinclair’s home. Social time hosted by Francis Wilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian
Nemsias
Robert Turmer
Crescent Street
Fred Andenan
Jax Ingles
F Elliott
Geo. Musselle
Malcolm Ransom
Yunnen
China
Mclisaac
Gen Somerville
Mov F. Anderson
Geo Marselle
Mra
James Ingles
Florence Elliott
Bella Rossell
Hansen
D Manning
Halliday
Stewart Sinclair
Francis Wilds
Christmas Meeting of Kay Ford Mission Band at Acton Church
The Kay Ford Mission Band of Acton Baptist Church held its Christmas meeting at Miss Ethel Franklin’s home with President Helen Landsborough in charge. Participants included Warne Wagner’s poem, a piano trio by Helen Ruth and Bob Landsborough, and a vocal duet by Margaret and Charlie Sunter. The Christmas story was read by Bob Landsborough, Mrs Cripps and Mr Gower led prayer, a view-master display told the story, and each child received a Christmas basket of candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Ford
Acton Baptist Church
Ethel Franklin
Helen Landsborough
Warne Wagner
Helen
Ruth
Bob Landsborough
Margaret
Charlie Sunter
Stanley ‘Cripps
Gower
Progressive Year Foreseen At Acton YMCA
Activity surges at Acton YMCA with record attendance and plans for a busy year 1950. A town volleyball league starts in January while youth trips to Guelph YMCA continue with YMs Club transportation and coaching support. The board elected Garnet McKensie as Acton’s National Council representative. renovation includes shower facilities and towel rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ya Mena Club
Tas
Ubakome
Peter
Mie
YMCA
Ymca Board of Directors
Garnet McKensie
Acton Public School
National Council of Ymca
St Catharines
Home and School Association
Mack
Rod Bruce
Blacks
Scotty McCristall
Moya
Wayne Currie
Emmerson Baxter
Garry Dawkins
Helen Luton
Marilyn Sigsworth
Marilyn Woods
Lorraine Tyler
Leaye John Cunningham
Russell Arble
Bill McColl
Wayne Artie
Peggy Oakes
Joan Hodge
Netty Mac Lambert
Bannockburn Forum Hosts Euchre and Social Evening
The Bannockburn Farm Forum met Monday in the school for a euchre party. Prizes were won by Mrs Wm Dobbie and Mr F Thompson, with a consolation prize to Mim Margaret Brown. Lunch was served followed by old time songs and Christmas carols with Miss Margaret Brown at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Farm Forum
Wm Dobbie
F. Thompson
Mim Margaret Brown
Margaret Brown
New Year's euchre and novelty dance listings
Advertises events at Comers Hall and Brookville Hall. New Year's euchre on Friday December 30 with good prizes and refreshments. Dancing to Al Watson's 7 piece orchestra on December 26 at Brookville Hall. Weya Women's Institute novelty dances also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson
Comers Hall
Brookville Hall
al Watson
Weya Women's Institute
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Wilfred Robertson
Peel St
Robertson
Reeve Theron Jones
Busy Bees
J. J. Kennedy
Huly Bees
WoTo
Wns
David Henderon
Srventeen
McLean
Halton
Alf Allen
Stan Robinson
Sick Children's Hospital
Mra. Futcher
FWIO
Ontario Mental Hospital
Robinson
Brookvile Hall
J J Kennedy
David Trenderson
Stephen Coxe
Nassagaweya
Nassagaweva Council
W W. Dredge
J.J. Kennedy
C E Davenport
Soatng
Kennedy
C FE Davenport
Oakyde
Tuck
Henderson
Reeve Tyler
McLeod
Gewer
Norm Warner
Peel Street
Com
Christ
Nassagaweya Institute
Eramosa Council
Christmas Meeting Baptist Mission Band
Y.M.C.A
Christmss
Swhsss
Bannockburn Forum
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