Fatal weekend in Halton with 17 accidents and one fatality
North Halton drivers faced 17 motor vehicle accidents and 15 injured motorists over the Christmas weekend. A Thursday fatality on Highway Cra Weshead near Georgetown involved a car collision killing an elderly man and injuring several others. total property damage reached $1,400 with additional claims of $6,316.
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Halton
Milton O.P.P
Cra Weshead
Halton County
Rea. Georgetown
Bermary Jo.erph Betweck
Main St. Georgetown
Durem May
Oseart
Gaurgeowa
Ohearn
Passengen
Huapitsl
OPP
Saderuad
Saiming
Cal
Gordon Rodney
Miliun
Tree Burning Blaze Near Meadow At Dump
A grass fire damaged a meadow area near a dump as flames burned trees and brush. Firefighters arrived to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby properties. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
Yale Accident Highlights Property Damage Memorial
Motorists were involved in a $425 property damage incident on Friday at 6 PM near the Hatton-Wellington County Line in Acton. Vehicles were operated by Philip Gordon Wedge of Main Street South Acton and Albert Ernest Clutter of RR 1 Acton.
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Tn Acton
Hagtay
Ue Hatton
Wellington County Line
Chaismay
Philip Gordon Wedge
Main
Acton
Albert Ernest Cluutter
Dr C A Thompson Wins Two Seats in Election
Dr C A Thompson won two seats on the Exagguisung Township School Board with 29 votes ahead of three opponents Jaime Demand 9 votes Julian Reed 79 and Andy Stull 87 amid low turnout Only 4 175 eligible voters cast ballots in the second municipal election in three weeks Thompson is chief of staff at Georgetown Hospital.
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C. A. Thomman
Thorgon
Stat
Qoorgetown Hospital
Tives
MacLeod Couple Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Acton
Mr and Mrs Harry MacLeod of Nassagaweya Acton marked their 50th wedding anniversary on December 22 with a 125 guest family dance at Brookville Hall. They wed December 22 1915 in the Methodist Church Acton Rev H W Avison officiated.
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Wedandary
Harry MacLeod
RAR
Acton
Brookville
Lottie Johnson
Medina New York
MacLeod
Magpie Ireland
Ripgar, Sask
Annie Frank
R.R. 1
Appointments and Cemetery Plans Topped Acton Tuesday Meeting
The Acton council concluded its year with final appointments to boards and committees including Ray Arba to the Acton District High School board for ten years, Marti South to the Committee of Adjustment for three years, Brendan Abearne to the Parks Board for two years, and Chill Bradley to the Parks Board for three years. They also approved cemetery plan changes and regulations for plots and monuments, and authorized municipal sand use with a shared cost not to exceed $0 per quantity. Special accounts totaling $4,908.75 for sand and $4,220 for equipment were approved along with Lakeview project funding.
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Acton
Bpeenyimentis
Varems Hensrads
Wall
Gerstoot
Allme
Keith Mack
Sears
Chill Bradley
Parks Board
Parker
Vato Ove Mabie Cauan
Wemeloo
Megara
Iain
Sislol
Lakeview Project
Christmas Eve Carol Service at United Church Draws Crowd
A Christmas Eve service at the United Church drew a large attendance. Nine lessons were read by church group representatives, with special carols performed by the combined choirs and soloists.
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United Church
Mary Kestes
Explorers
Danny Allen
Tsiu
Kathy Cook
CGT
Steve Garcott
Saipmad
Roberta Nesson
Fo Ladkea
Ros Koapton
Charles Allen
Finas
Durghte Engel
Rae West remembered for wide community service
Funeral services for Rae West filled the Runiles-Shoemaker Home as an active community figure and merchant, beloved by Walker Lodge members, Lions, and the Acton Tanners and Legion. Born in Braniwosa township, he helped run Acton Home Furnishings and led local sports and choir activities. He died suddenly on December 14. Interment followed at Fairview cemetery.
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Rae Weston Prdas
Panersl
Lepton
Spartaman Wan
Hagel
Walliam
Velma Blan
Mr. West
Braniwosa
Greenock
Rockwood
Rockwood High School
Acton
Velma Blair
W. B. Rumley
Banting — Taste
School of Empalmings
Elma Braida
Rumley
Acton Home Furnishings
Walker Lodge
Lodge of Perfection
Guelph
Ros. Croix
Acton United
Cleero
Lions
Leon Chorajicrns Hye
Koeran
Legion
Dwight Engel
West
Intermient
Fairview
Man Forsythe
Everton Millers
Ernest Weet
Kitchener
John Salmon
Emmerson
Banter
Acton Tanners
Don Nan Fleet
Vic Barrick
Legion ‘Ghd Legion Chevaliers
Christmas Lights Debate Continues in Avton
Avton hydro commission held a meeting Thursday night to defend street lighting charges amid ongoing criticism. Commissioners discussed the Power Act and approved mounting expenses totaling $18 828 for Christmas light projects. Present were Mayor Ted Tren, Commissioner Les Duty, and Commissioner Orville Brown.
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Avton Hydro Commissioners
Fron Council
Fevel
Os Certan
Ted Tyler
Mason Les
Aise
Taner
Cote
Mletribers
Burdaway
Ahee
Steg
Ted Tren
Mayer
Orvitle Brown
Aston council table crowded with new members approval talk
The Aston council filled its table with four new members as discussions focused on street projects and town maintenance. They reviewed paving, sidewalks, drainage, and a retiree program while addressing complaints about street lights, snow plowing, and a highway walking path.
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Duby
Megibern
Gren
Temayen
Walker Lodge Installation Ceremony at Newton Route 4 Acton
Walker Lodge completed installation Monday night with Wegstopful Master oat Walker Lenge AG and AM. Past Master Chester Anderson conducted the ceremony with Vets Worshipful Brother HL R and officers including senior warden E G Franklin junior warden George Lee senior deacon Don J Telurs HL Ritchie Row Mnott and Uecasures. A further installation will be held in January for awaiting positions following the sudden death of Rag West Punta doteon Gheal.
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Tos Newton
Acton
Oat Walker Lenge
Chester Andersen
HL R
E.G. Franklin
George Lee
Don Jtelurs
HL. Ritchie Row
Rag West
Punta Doteon
Walker Lodge
AIM
Enior
H. L. Ritchie
D. W
van Fleet
E. G. ‘Franklin
T. S. Newton
R. H. Elliott
H. B. Ramsden
C. D. Anderson
Retired Acton Merchant EE Barr Dies Suddenly on Boxing Day
Ernest Edward Barr known as Ernie, longtime Acton grocer and local diplomat, died suddenly on Boxing Day. He operated the former Loved is Meat Market, served in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 197, and supported Minor Sports. A public memorial was held at Rumiey Shoemaker Funeral Home.
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Barr
Ernest Edward Bart
Ernie
Tesson John
Fies
Tandy
Toronto
Uoiversity
Ortered Graces
Acton
Acton Jan
Royal Canadian Legion
Walker Lodge AV Gam
Menhanty
Ar Dn
Daw = Henderson General
Mr Bare
Lions Head
Ontario
South Josephine Russell
John
Ontario Water Reseuues Commission
David
Heather
William Johnstone
New Liskeard
Robert Irwin
Lotthe
Guelph
Edward Saville
Mabel) Dryden
Snider
Bertha
Russia
Know Presbyterian Church
Walker Linige AF
Acton OFP Praises Public During Christmas Holiday
Coropral Ray Mason of the Acton Ontario Provincial Police Detachment commends drivers for not mixing alcohol with driving during the Christmas period. No reportable accidents over the holiday weekend. constables anticipate continued cooperation for New Year celebrations.
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Ray Mason
Acton
White Christmas Hits Acton and Nassagaweya
A Christmas Day storm brings ice and rain turning to sleet and snow in Acton and Nassagaweya Township. Snow plows and sand crews worked through the night and day, with power outages and treacherous roads but no town accidents. Some residents skipped turkey or kept ovens on to cook despite outages.
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Acton
Ara
Hava
Department of Highways
Andr.ean
Nassagaweya
Wens
Intercnitent
Power Petars
Acton Hydro Superin
Doug Mason
Ootanic Hydro
Guelph
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Deve
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Colleen de Bruyn
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Jinde Braide
Jean Ilhott
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George E.thow
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Aston Council
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