Trafalgar Reeve Honored as Expense Funds Doubled
Trafalgar township council approved doubling the reeve Robert Marshall expense fund from 200 to 400 per year. Deputy reeve Donald Bath praised the reeve and thanked him for steady leadership. The council also invited bids for a planner and a water main project on Rebecca Street, choosing James Holliday Construction Co. with 17 797.95 and accepting a police cruiser bid with 2 968.00 from Stonehouse Gales Ltd after allowances. The Oakville hunting licenses request was filed for review in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Township
Donald Bath
Robert Marsheall
Bath
Trafalgar
R. J. Roberts
James Holliday Construction Co
Rebecca St
Holliday
Halton Peving Co
Guerney Construction Co
Stonehouse Gales Ltd
Milton
Hitchcox Motors
Sterling and Dynes
Allan Clements and Son
Oakville Motors
Council
Oakville
Reeve Robert Marshall
Christmas Visits Fill LIMEHOUSE Families From Kingston to Toronto
Christmas holiday notes list a flurry of visits and travels. Families including the Newtons Switzers Mitos Bournes and many others staged gatherings in Georgetown Orillia Woodbridge and Toronto. Hospital news mentions Mrs Hayes recovering from pneumonia and patients with improvements.
Tax collection outlook for Trafalgar Township
Treasurer John White reported Trafalgar Township had collected a little over 9 percent of its 1955 tax levy of 752 000 and expected to reach 95 percent by year end. He did not forecast any surplus at this time. Calgary stands highest above sea level among Canadian cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
John White
White
Canada
Calgary
Engagement of Mary Patricia Sargent to William Patterson
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Sargent announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Patricia to William Gordon Patterson son of Mr and Mrs Ross Patterson of R R 2 Rockwood. The marriage is planned for January 21 at 10 00 am in St Josephs church Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Sargent
Mary Patricia
William Gordon Patterson
Ross Patterson
R.R. 2
Rockwood
St. Josephs Tren
Acton
Two Limehouse Men Charged With Slaughterhouse Break In
Two men from Limehouse were arrested Thursday night and charged with breaking and entering and theft. They were remanded until January 4, 1956. They were found outside Randel's slaughterhouse with two hind quarters of beef valued at 125 dollars by owner Stanley Randell after a break in at the slaughterhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Randel
Stanley Randell
Christmas Program at Greenock WI Meets in December
Mrs. Calvin Aitken hosted Greenock W L ladies for a December gathering with 24 women and 23 children. The program featured carols, a Christmas story reading, prayers, a gift exchange, and a $5 donation to the TB Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Aitken
Greenock W.L
E. Patterson
J. L. Allan
Mary Stewart
E. Johnston
T.B. Association
Woods
William Ballentine
Acton
Elva Pearen
Aio
Ballentine
Queen
W. S. Grace
Poets Corner Recipe for New Year’s Punch
A playful verse guides readers to peel away jealousy and prejudice and mix in belief, determination, humor, and optimism. It urges living at one’s best, serving a hungry world with gentleness and courage as the new year begins.
Pair Honored Before Marriage in Two Shower Gatherings
A bride and groom Mr and Mrs Robert R Avery were guests of honor at pre nuptial events. A miscellaneous shower occurred in Sarnia where the groom's home is located. A second shower was hosted at Spring Brook Villa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Avery
Gatherings Priory
Sarnia
Springbrook Villa
Burlington Council to Pay $3 Weekly for Committee Meetings
Burlington council considers paying each member $3 per week for attending committee meetings in addition to the $8 regular council fee. Drs Whittaker Gordon and Richardson argue the move helps with time and babysitting, noting the current setup pays only monthly. The proposal, presented by the trio, targets incoming council members and requires a presiding committee report for eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Richardson
Jack Gordon
Burlington
Qualiy
Aylvrgsen
Halton Manor Christmas Visits Bring Choir and Band Joy
On December 19 and 20 residents enjoyed visits from an Anglican junior choir led by Rev. Powell and the Lorne Scots Band of Georgetown. The choir performed seven lessons with readings and carols. the band played Christmas selections and a cornet solo by Victor Carter. Christmas Day was observed with a church service and a slide show, followed by a Monday Christmas party with gifts, a turkey dinner, and thanks to staff and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Powell
Sassagees Abea Milton
Ledwith
Grace Church
Clarke
Mary Pettit
Powell
St. John
Hank
Herald Angels
Lorne Scots Band
Georgetown
A. Perrat
Victor Carter
Larher
Zelda
Eric Coates
F. C. Emmans
P. C. Emmans
Mariel Thompson
Thaster
Parrot
J. L. Blair
Arleane’ McArthur
Vernon McArthur
Blair
Russell Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
John ‘Tegman
Charlie
Santa Claus
CGLT
St Paul's United Church
Milton
Knox Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Halton Juniors Reach County Debate Semifinals
Halton Juniors Among Top Four after split decisions in last night debates. Roy Ford and Lloyd Vivian argued at Smithville as the negative team while George Greenlees and Mac Sprowl argued at Trafalgar Hal. Judges included J A Carroll and Bill Breckon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ford
Lloyd Vivian
Smithville
George Greenlees
Mac Sprowl
Trafalgar
Halfén
J. A. Carroll
Bill Breckon
Work? Wheat King
Christmas Weekend Visitors Spread Across Many Homes
Long list of holiday visitors and family gatherings across Acton Guelph Rockwood Kitchener and surrounding areas. Names include Jestin Hunt Fountain Smith Sunter Maude Parker and Bagg with multiple households hosting Christmas Day and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Lloyd Hunter
Dainsville
Hortop
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Bert Paltraman
Charlie Fountain
Bob Woodhouse
Tom Fountain
Toronto
James Fountain
Sudbury
Ted Fountain
Joyce Fountain
Guelph
Wesley Lillie
Jim
Alan
Shirley
Clifford
Ken Smith
Harold Sunter
Betty
Mary
Misa
Edna Maude
Annie Smith
Drum Hill
T. D McCutcheon
Robert McCutcheon
Dianna
Kitchener
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Bert Richardson
Stewart
George Jestin
Lloyd Cutting
Raymond
Acton
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Robert Patten
Quebec
John A. Stewart
Bill
Irwin Hamilton
Hancock
Belfountain
Alf Cousin
William Alexander
Maude
Edna
Omar Parker
Dan Parker
Colin
Archie Parker
Marilyn
Ripley
Norman Fryer
Percy Peavey
Will West
Rae West
Archie Bagg
Dorothy
Joe Simmons
Walter Bagg
Fire Alarm Delays No Major Damage At Rockwood Home
Early Tuesday morning a fire alarm sounded at the residence of Mr Johr Lloyd when thawing frozen oil pipes near the heater sparked a small blaze. Only minor damage occurred to exterior woodwork and smoke drifted inside. occupants faced some inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johr
Lloyd
Frank Day
George Day
Janet
Jean
Fred Bay
Ancaster
Roy Day
Toronto
Wiem
Max. Milne
James Milne
Lloyd Hunter
Dainsville
St. Peter's Church
Oustic
Sacred Hearts Church
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Buchner
Optometrist
Mill ST. E. Acton
Robert Marshall
Don TimmIns
Prop
Hinton S
Pollock
Campbell Manufacturers
Water St
North Galt
Flynn’s
A.B.C
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Cooperative
Nonprofit
Association of Publishers, Advertisers
THE
Acton Free Press
Newton
Frederick
Bourne
Buxted
Sussex
England
R. P. Bourne
Brig
Agnew
Kingston
Belgium
Chase
E. A. Wiley
Sinclair
G. K.turner
Camily
Orillia
A.W. Benton
Wilfred Greenlees
Campbellville
John Glynn
Peter
Woodbridge
R. Lane
Robert Lane
Thornton
Tevewater
Fred Fryer
Cirfif McDonald
Frome
Kirkpatrick
Pearl Scott
Scott
Joseph Sanford
Mitchell
Shelbourne
Rookwood
F. J. Shortill
T. H. Price
Gordon Price
Islington
Scotty Wardell
Anchie McDonald's
Henry Reamsbottom
C. A. Foster's
Ray Cahoon
Brian
Port Credit
the McCallum's
Malton
Greenock WI
Poet's Corner
Burlington Council
Frank Whittaker
Labourin
Craig
Labourin - Craig
Ont
Halton Manor
Halton Juniors
Everton
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