Hillsburgh Township Council Sets 1955 Adjustments
Hillsburgh township council met with all members present and Reeve Harold Griffin presiding. The meeting authorized public holiday on Boxing Day and financial adjustments between the township and the police villages of Hillsburgh and Orton. Payments include county tax balance of 31,909 due by December 20 and township accounts by December 31. Council pay for road commissioners set. reeve 110, deputy reeve 65, councillors 685. Accounts examined and ordered paid: general 3,661.90. sheep 103.00. relief 114.70. road 2,012.52. Hillsburgh police village road 566.19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Hillsburgh
Harold Griffin
Orton
Funeral services held for Thomas Edward Hardie
Funeral December 17 for Thomas Edward Hardie at Mimosa Disciple Cemetery Mimosa with pallbearers Norman Matthews Wes Gray Garnet Gray Bert Gibson Harvey Hunt led by Rev R Baulch. Survived by wife Hazel Matthews and children John of Aeton David Corwhin Delzner and Russell Guelph Vera and Mrs Harvey Hodgins one son George Edward predeceased him.
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Thomas Edward Hardie
Mimosa
Norman Matthews
Wes Gray
Garnet Gray
Bert Gibson
Harvey Hunt
R. Baulch
RR. 2
Campbellville
Mimosa Presbyterian Church
Hardie
Hazel Matthews
John
Aeton
David
Corwhin
Delzner
Russell
Guelph
Harvey Hodgins
Vera
George Edward
Policemen Host First Christmas Party in Burlington Hall
The Halton County Police Association welcomed about 100 guests at the Burlington Fire Hall for its first Christmas party. Officers and families from Milton Oakville Nelson and Burlington attended. Constable John Phillips coordinated arrangements. Santa Claus told a story as children received sweets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County Police Association
Burlington
Milton
Oakville
Nelson
John Phillips
Santa Claus
Police warn meters active drivers face fines
Medicine Hat police warned drivers to move vehicles with running engines when meters have expired. Officers said parking violations will be issued even if the car remains in place beside an expired meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Alta
Christmas Quiet Across Town With Family Gatherings
Christmas season passed off quietly in town as families held gatherings and enjoyed the holiday. Miss Enid McNabb of Toronto and the Micks, Smith, Greer, Day families plus others visited local residents during the festive period.
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Ham
Dave Benham
Hartop's Mill Dam
Enid McNabb
Toronto
Reg Micks
Chatham
Roy Smith
Palermo and Acton Triumph in Junior Farmer Hockey Clash
In Milton arena the Acton Juniors upset Milton 11 7 while Palermo edged Norval 9 7. D Mackenzie scored seven Acton goals including five in one game and G Gillies starred for Palermo with two goals and four assists. Penalties were frequent as Norval led early before Palermo surged in the third.
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Palermo
Acton
Milton Arena
Turkey
Milton
Norval
McDowell
Tasker
G. Gillies
Boal
Willmott
Actons
Scott
M. Sprowl
W. Somerville
Wheeler
de Blauw
Overland
Somerville
J. Willmott
C. Gillies
M Tasker
C. McCann
Price
D. Vivian
D. Pelletterro
Three Games Played In Midget's League
The Acton Midgets prepare for their next home game after three league matches this season. Their first win came in a 3-0 shutout over Milton with Fred Currie scoring all goals and George Williamson keeping Milton scoreless in goal. Bob Coxe served the only penalty.
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Acton
Troup
Milton
Fred Currie
George Williamson
Nets
Bob Coxe
Unbalanced Canada Is Scored by Speaker
D W Ambridge of Abitibi Power and Paper Co. laments Canada’s role as a raw materials supplier to the United States. He warns the nation risks overdeveloping in some areas while underdeveloping in others due to tariffs, money shortages, and high living standards.
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D. W. Ambridge
Abitibi Power and Paper Co
Montreal
United States
Free World
Canada
Bowling Leagues Report Mixed Scores and Standings
Action on December matches shows Cutsole and Curry in a high scoring clash as E McGill Ioway fires 331 for Cutsole but Curry recovers to win. Rolling Room and Chrome duplicate prior totals with Turkesz 708 triple. A White 713 leads Beamhouse to one win. League tables list Rolling Room 61, Curry 61, Upper Leather 68, Beamhouse 20, Cutsole 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore
Curry
E. McGillioway
Chrome
J. Turkesz
A. White
Beamhouse
Rolling Rooms
Upper Leather
Cutsole
Ledger
G.A
D. Manes
G. Oakés
S. Bowen
C. Ledger
D. Dawkins
Carrolls
H. Lawson
Dominion Hotel
Tiger Cats
Lawson
N. Morton
McKaynes
Monte Roote
M. Holmes
Hose Toters
Combines
Firemen
Oakville Man Announces Plan for Local Radio Station
Howard C Caine former Oakville councillor and CKFH station manager confirms plans to launch a radio station serving the area. He says financing is underway and an application for a license will be filed with the department of transport early in 1956 with a CBC board appearance possible in February. He cites transmitter sites north of Oakville and an option on Alan McKay farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Howard C Caine
Caine
CKFH
Department of Transport
CBC Board of Governors
Alan McKay
Handsome Model Explores Travel and Fame in New York
Nancy, a New York Powers model for a decade, discusses her career, earnings, and personal outlook. She notes hourly rates rising from 10 to 25 dollars, with some top models earning up to 50. Her measurements and appearance are described as part of a reporter's profile.
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Nancy
Basa
New York Powers
Richard Lansing
New York Model Agency
New York City
New York
United
Actress expands roles on television and stage
The subject discusses recent work across television and modelling and notes appearances on a prominent variety show. She describes versatility and ongoing projects in entertainment.
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Jimmy Durante
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Marian MacCannel
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Mason Blvd
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