Trafalgar Reeve Robert Marshall Honored as Expense Fund Doubled
Trafalgar township council approves doubling Reeve Robert Marshall expense funds from 200 to 400 dollars per year. Deputy Reeve Donald Bath praises the reeve and thanks him. Council also advertises for a planner to manage subdivisions and accepts bids for water mains on Rebecca Street and a new police cruiser. A request to sell hunting licenses in Oakville is noted for action after year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
Robert Marshall
Trafalgar Township
Donald Bath
Robert Marsheall
Bath
Helm
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
Christmas Visitors and Health News From Limehouse
A holiday note lists relatives visiting Limehouse and nearby towns, reporting several people returning home from hospital and others recovering from pneumonia. The piece names many families visiting in Georgetown Arthur and Toronto, with Christmas treat boxes sent to the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Frederick
Bourne
Buxted
Sussex
England
R. P. Bourne
Brig
Agnew
Kingston
Belgium
E. A. Wiley
Sinclair
G. K. “Turner
Orillia
Arthur
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Calvin McDonald
Durham
W. Mitchell
Ed Sanford
Bill
Woris Mitchell
Toronto
Mitchell
Herb. Sinclair
Glenis
Dan
Hamilton
A. C. Patterson
Gisby
Pearl Scott
Scott
Patsy
Joseph Sanford
Wm. Cahoon
Jackie Cahoon
College of Education
W. O
Tax collection update from Trafalgar township
Trafalgar township treasurer John White reported that about 90 percent of the 1955 tax levy of 752 000 had been collected. He expects 95 percent by year end and does not forecast any surplus at this time. Calgary is noted as the city with the highest elevation above sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar
John White
White
Canada
Calgary
Engagement of Mary Patricia Sargent to William G 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 Rockwood RR 2. The marriage is planned for January 21 at 10 00 am in SUT Josephs tren Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Sargent
Mary Patricia
William Gordon Patterson
Ross Patterson
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Sut Josephs Tren
Acton
Found Outside Slaughterhouse Men Charged
Two Limehouse men faced charges of breaking and entering and theft after being found outside Randel's slaughterhouse Thursday night with two hind quarters of beef valued at $125. The court remanded them until January 4 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Randel
Stanley Randell
Christmas Program For Greenock W L
Mrs Calvin Aitken chaired December Greenock W L meeting with 24 ladies and 23 children in attendance. A Christmas party plan was set for the holidays and a $5 donation to the TB Association approved.
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
Poet's Corner Recipe for New Year Punch
A poem invites readers to strip away jealousy and fear and replace them with belief in life, resolve for real success, humor, and optimism. It urges serving a hungry world with gentleness and courage, ending with a hopeful call to action.
Pair Honored Before Wedding in Readings and Showers
A bride and groom, Mr and Mrs Robert R Avery, were honored at pre wedding events. A shower occurred in Sarnia at the groom’s home and another was held at Spring Brook Villa as preparations for the marriage proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Avery
Gatherings Priory
Sarnia
Springbrook Villa
Burlington Council to Vote on Per-Meeting Fees
Burlington council considers paying 3 dollars per committee meeting for next year’s members in addition to 8 dollars for regular meetings. Drs. Whittaker Gordon Richardson argued limits and retirement precede changes as discussions continue on committee reporting requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Council
Jack Richardson
Jack Gordon
Burlington
Frank Whittaker
Council
Qualiy
Aylwrgten
Halton Manor Hosts Junior Choir and Lorne Scots Band
Children from Rev. D A Powell Anglican junior choir visited Halton Manor on December 19 for a Christmas service with readings and carols led by Powell and Miss Ledwith. On December 20 the Lorne Scots Band of Georgetown performed Christmas music, with solos by Bandsman Emmans and Carter. A Christmas Day service and a December 26 party followed, including gifts, dinner, and Santa roles. The note corrects an earlier count error from Knox Presbyterian church covering fourteen teenage girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Powell
Milton
Rogen
Ledwith
Grace Church
Clarke
Mary Pettit
Powell
Lorne Scots Band
Georgetown
A. Perrat
Victor Carter
Cornett
Larher
Zelda
Eric Coates
F. C. Emmans
P. C. Emmans
Muriel Thompson
Thaster
Parrot
Blair
Mrs. Clarke
Santa Claus
Russell Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
John ‘Tegman
Mrs.Clarke
CGLT
St Paul's United Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
Burlington
Halton Juniors Among Top Four Debating Teams
Halton juniors reach the final four after last night debates decided by split decisions. Roy Ford and Lloyd Vivian argued the negative side at Smithville while George Greenlees and Mac Sprowl argued positive at Trafalgar Hall. Judges included J A Carroll and Bill Breckon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ford
Lloyd Vivian
Smithville
George Greenlees
Mac Sprowl
Trafalgar Hall
Halston
J. A. Carroll
Bill Breckon
Work? Wheat King
Christmas visitors spread across Everton and area
Christmas weekend kept many families in contact as visitors arrived from Guelph Sudbury Toronto Kitchener Acton and Rockwood._names include Mr and Mrs Jestin Hunt er Hortop Fountain Lillie Smith Sunter McCutcheon Patten Alton Stewart and Parker plus several grandchildren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Lloyd Hunter
Dainsville
W .Hortop
Clarence Hortop
Rockwood
Bert Palframan
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
Edna Maude
Annie Smith
Drum Hill
T. D McCutcheon
Robert McCutcheon
Dianna
Kitchener
Miers
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
Bert Richardson
Stewart
George Jestin
Lloyd Cutting
Raymond
Acton
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Robert Patten
Quebec
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 alarms sound as Johr Lloyd residence burns lightly
A morning fire at Johr Lloyd’s house in Rockwood caused scorched woodwork and smoke amid thawing frozen oil pipes near the heater. No major damage reported. Christmas gatherings referenced with local families in Ancaster and Dainsville. Midnight Mass at St Peter’s Oustic and Sacred Heart.
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
Bath Sid
Marchall
Don Timmins
Prop
Hinton S
Pollock
Campbell Manufacturers
Water St
North Galt
Flynn’s
A.B.C
Audit Bureau of Circulations
ABC
Association of Publishers
THE
Acton Free Press
Greenock
Poet's Corner
Labourin
Craig
Labourin - Craig
Ont
Halton Manor
Halton Juniors
Everton
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