Halton County Council Approves 210000 Road System Budget
Halton County Council cleared a bylaw to spend 210000 on the county road system for 1951 with breakdowns for construction maintenance machine repairs and miscellaneous expenses. The body also reviewed health unit costs and population growth while appointing new road committee members and considering a Bronte village petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Minister of Highways
Hihway
Council
W. . Niggner
W. Nelend
Edgar Ellenton
George Thorpe
J. M. Wickston
Dro 3. McMather
Mather
Ontario
Ontario Agricultur Council
Agriculture Committee
Toronto
Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities
Kenneth Y. Dick
Bronte
ER Lander
Meon
Parker Named 1951 Acton Fair President
R Parker was chosen president of the 1951 Acton Fair at the annual meeting. George Wallace named first vice president and J C Dennis second vice president. Directors were re elected. Receipts totaled 4206.10 with a small carryover of 140.14. Cash prize dispersals totaled 2200.15 with allocations for horses cattle sheep swine poultry grain roots vegetables fruit flowers food and clothing arts and crafts and youths exhibits. Weather limited exhibits and interest in the 1940 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Parker
Acton
George Wallace
J. C. Dennis
W. T
Labmen keep No 1 league spot with 4 3 win
Baxter Labmen edge Smith and Stone 4 3 at Sorgetown Arena as Anderson Masters and Masters score for Somerville Everdell Jordan with Robson Zajac and Allan in lineup. Injury and penalties noted. Easter date given as March 21 to April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jshu Jin Lin
Georgetown
Baxter Labmen
Oven Smith
Stone
Sorgetown
Acton Steam
Somerville
Everdell
Jordan
Anderson
Lioyd Robinson
Ken Allan
Vice Marsters
Ih Stewart
Baxter
Robson
Lomer
Acton Portrait Planned For CFRB Broadcast
Acton was the theme of CFRB’s Friday evening program City Service on January 26. The 15 minute segment featured Acton town description and a portrait plan for Mayor Ted Tyler drawn by artist Bert Reed. The series airs Ontario Marches On at 6:15 each Monday Wednesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
City Service Oi Company
Ontario
Wool Combing Corporation
Beardmore and Co
Ted Tyler
England
Tyler
Tylers
Exbert C. Reed
Acton Arts and Crafts Club Views Leather Carving Film
Members watched a Lewiscraft leather carving film showing step by step belt and holster making. Mr Wills also displayed carved pieces. the meeting was led by President Mrs Beatty with treasurer Mrs Claude Cook and secretary Miss Rita McNabb in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Arts and Crafts Club
Wills
Lewiscraft
Smee
Claude Cook
Rita McNabb
W. Beatty
World Day of Prayer Observed at Presbyterian Church
Friday February 9 observances mark World Day of Prayer led by women worldwide. From Canada to the South Pacific services begin before dawn, with participants in Tokyo and Glasgow noting large turnouts and varied languages. Local reports describe Fiji, Alaska, Yellowknife, and North West Territories gatherings, reflecting global participation and cross cultural prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Day OF Prayer
Presbyterian Church
Proveniae
Actan Presbyterian Church
Canada
South Pacific
Jost Impressiv
Fiji
Alaska
Yellowknife
North West Territories
Indies
Balance of Ballinafad W M S meeting notes
The January meeting of the Ballinafad W M S held at the manse Wednesday afternoon was presided by Mrs F Shortill. Devotional from Amos chapters 6 7 and 8 contrasted Canada and other countries with past times and urged repentance and return to God. Officers for the new year were elected: President Mrs F Shortill vice president Mrs Gibb, treasurer Mrs Halts, secretary and organist Miss Kirkwood, and other positions including temperance and mission circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
W.mss
Miss. Hills
Canada
Aries
Bo Halts
Rote Warne Christian
FooSmuth
Mir J Kirkwood
AL McK
Assovlape
C McCluskes
Temperance
Mas
Mission Circle
Robert Mi Enery
Tj Heseny
Mies
F Smith
Wellington chamber plans health survey for South Wellington
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce appointed a committee at Health headquarters to organize an early survey for South Wellington. Present were Dr Jameson from the provincial health department at Queen's Park Toronto Miss Nora Kenny a Guelph health nurse and Dr Sutherland the Wellington County medical health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonor Chamber of Commerce
Baird of’ Health
South Wellington
Jameson
Department of Health
Queen’s Park
Toront
Nora Kenny
Guelph
2 Sutherland
Wellington County
Mrs Dawkins Injured In Easton Highway Accident
Mrs Fred Dawkins was injured in a late Saturday afternoon crash on No 7 Highway involving George Williamson and Fred Dawkins. Williamsons reported seeing the other car approaching. Dawkins chest injuries required hospital treatment at St Joseph's in Guelph. Passengers Gordon Currie and wife suffered facial and knee injuries. Mrs Currie unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 7
Fred Dawkins
George Williamson
Dawkins
Adv
Rocky Brush
G. Currie
Mr. Williamson
Mra
Violet Dawkins
Actaws
Dinkina
Wtain Hospital
Saat
Dawkine
Pontiac
Ma Wiinuisen
Pymeuth
Alaniely
V . Nacky Brashoof
St. Joseph's
First Pick-up From Mail Boxes Today
Six bright red mail boxes were installed at convenient town locations and began service with the first pick up by courier Joseph Sonny Jacque. The boxes will be cleared twice daily at 8 am and 5:30 pm except Sundays, at sites including the telephone booth in wartime hearing, Main and Queen, Victorian and Mill, Main near Bower, Agnes and Maria near Crescent bridge, and Wellington between Mill and Arthur. The last box may move later due to sidewalk work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Sonny" Jacque
Main and
Queen
Victorian
Mill
Main
Bower
Agnes and
Maria
Crescent Bridge
Wellington’ St
Arthur
Obituary for Mrs Agnes Brooks of Acton
Funeral service held for Mrs Agnes Brooks at Victorio Rumley Funeral Home Acton on January 26. Born in England she came to Canada thirty years ago and lived in Acton most of her life. Survived by four children and seven grandchildren with brothers in England. interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorio Rumley
Acton
Ames Davies Brooks
Joseph Brooks
Mrs Brooks
Engand
Canada
Lee
Old Hall
Birmingham
England
Gibb
Bannockburn
Moat
JD A
Fssel Ro Kerr
RO Evans
Jo Anthar
Ho Henter
Messrs
JD Mia Donald
Benten
Ro Davies
C Swackhamer
W Anthony
Fairview
Brooks
William
Hastings
Porte
Agnes
Albert
Fred
Limehouse
Elijah Davies Acton
Jonah
Walter
Royal Visit Plans by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with Princess Margaret will tour Gibraltar and Malta next year on route to Australasia. Brief stops are also slated for Aden and Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Princess Margaret
Gibraltar
Malta
Australasia
Aden
Crylon
Utilities Commission approves revised town salaries and staff changes
The Acton Public Utilities Commission held a meeting to set employee salaries after interviews with employers and finance committee members. The approved schedule lists McGeachie at 2700 plus 240 Cemetery Hoard pay, total 2900 for Tami Bert, 1508 for Mini S Walker, 92.0 for Ke Afel wai, and 2000 for DeoManon. a move also authorizes replacing M Jordan with a Meter Reader at 40 per month with proper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Mandiayan
Coromianian
Je McGeachie
McGeachie
Tamibert
Somerville
M. Jordan
Renovation Report To Congregation Highlights Church Upgrades
The January 24 church meeting led by Rev. Currey reviewed renovation progress including a new furnace expected soon. Fundraising beat last year with envelopes up by 1000 and the house collection up 200, missions fund over objective, and mixed reports from committees as basement renovations limited refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev. Currey
Heagen
Roy Eliott
Abe
WM S. CraMe Rol Baby Band
Board of Stewards
Bhe
Humber
Grandmothers Theme Drives Dublin Women’s Institute Evening
Dublin Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs. George Robertson’s home with Mrs. Watkins in charge and Mrs. Storey planning the program to honor grandmothers. Songs opened the meeting and readings were shared by several members as plans for February’s Stewart Town Hall event were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Women's Institute
George Robertson
Watkins
Storey
Mary Stewart
Ray Call
A. Tuchre
Stewart Town Hall
Wo Melntyre
Mir Black
Darber
Ferminson
Van—Gooren
Anderson
Davidsor
Vin Goosen
Dunhar
Union Local 26 Social Evening Draws Crowds
On January 26 a good crowd gathered in the town hall for a Union Local 26 National Shoe and Leather Workers social event featuring dance and euchre. Prizes included best and high scores, with Sam Finlay and Mrs Janks among winners. planners consider another such gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Local
Sam Finlay
Rockwood Euch
Janks
Wea Allan
Irs
Lloyd Masales
Mra Kingsmill
Monarch Knitting Chief Announces Major Wool Expansion
The Right Hon Lord Barnby announces Monarch Knitting Company aims to expand in Aix Ontario with a new plant on at least ten acres. The facility will house modern equipment including combing lines and machines to boost production of cotton yarn and related textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOOL _COMBING CORP
Barnby
Lord Barnby Cmg
Monarch Knitting Company. Limited
Moot Combing Corporation of Canada
Monarch
Edo
Aix
Longtime secretary treasurer A T Brown resigns
After 53 years in office Mr A T Brown resigns as secretary treasurer of the local British and Foreign Bible Society auxiliary meeting at Knox Church. He is named honorary secretary. officers for the coming year include President MM Coles and Secretary-Treasurer Chas Landsborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Brown
MM Coles
EO A Currey
Bible Society
Brown
Chas Landsborough
Evyfiest Weat
Larne Wreck
Arthur Haydon
A J Buchan
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. Parker
Labmen
CFRB
F.shortill
W.M.S. President
Chamber OF Commerce
Wellington
Agnes Brooks
Utilities Commission
Edoan
Connert
Jesus
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