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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1949

Page

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Halton Presbytery Meets in Milton on February 1

The Halton Presbytery gathered at Rt Pauls United Church Milton with Rev Hass Hare presiding. Rev W T R Dalve conducted worship and Mr F Har bottle led the afternoon session while the National Committee on Ministerial Salaries urged higher pay amid shortages. A new minimum salary of 3400 plus allowances by 1941 prompted a Salaries Committee with Alex McFarren chairing and several members named. The body discussed Evangelium at Whitby and Recreational Evangelism, Ray's Work Counsellors’ Convention, and plans for Royse work and youth activities. Preparations for the United Church of Canada anniversary were noted.

Halton Rt. Paul’e United Church Milton Hass Hare W T R Dalve Bronte F. Harbottle Leng Natonal General Council Presbytery Alex McFarren Georgetown CK. Stevenson Thomas Hall James Kvane Strath Alan Mahon Paul Fisher Albert Watson James Hates J F Sanderson Fo Har. Horth Arthur Organ Myeran United Church Hamilton Ou J J. Blair Tunis Acton United Church of Canada

Changeover of Acton Telephone System Underway

Bell Telephone reports progress on converting Acton exchange from magneto to common battery service expected to be ready in spring. Automatic signaling will replace hand crank operation and improve capacity for urban demand. Crank phones are being modified during transition and replaced with compact common battery instruments.

Acton Exchange J. T. Nanderaon Bell Tele Hia Acton Bell

Former Actonians Fire Loss In Northern Ontario

Acton friends report a fire destroying a garage and store in Northern Ontario on January 27. The dwelling survived and some items were saved. Insurance partly covers the loss. neighbors assist as rebuilding plans begin for a new store and way station.

Actonians Supyer Ontfario Acton Hot Pitean Sue Tean Charttan Ontario Dir Rean Werylor

Arnold B. Marshall Elected President of Halton Company

Arnold B. Marshall of Moffat was elected president at the annual meeting of the Tal Tri inte Parmners Keyuet Pire Insurance Co held at Acton Town Hall. The meeting elected T. Lehe as vice president and A T Moore as secretary treasurer. Directors include Victor Hall Mornby Joe Pearen and Chas Readhead among others. The company reported heavier fire losses but a surplus increase of 5363.44 and year end surplus of gu a. Policies in force totaled 21 674 with value 14 846 125 and reinsurance in force 17 055 824.20 across 4106 policies. Total assets stood at 146 261.69 with liabilities 39 286 40.

Arnold B. Marshall Moffat Tal- Tri Inte Parmners Keyuet—Pire Insurance Co Acton Town Hall T. Lehe Georgetown A T Moore Campbellville Arnold Marshall Victor Hall Mornby Joe Pearen Acton Leste Reon Freeman FF Ford Hornby Wooa Lashy Campbellilte Daniel Gray Hillary Chas Readhead Milton Grare Ken Mutual Company Gu A. Vike

Level Crossing Accident Strikes Acton Taxicab Crowd

Six occupants of a Roy Taxi in Acton were involved when their vehicle collided with a freight train at Mill Street level crossing early Sunday. Driver Hamilton Peal and passengers Norman Morton Ross Clayton Lindsay East Melon were hospitalized after the crash. the taxi sustained about 31 percent damage as the train had just started after stopping at Acton station.

Roy Taxi Acton Mill Street Clayton Lindsay Nowan & Cart Hamilton Peal Norman Morton Ross East Melon

Gold Watches Awarded to Aberdeen Anguss in Toronto Meet

Lloyd Mack of Rockwood and Kenneth McKinnon of Hilaburgh received gold watches in Toronto as members of the Ontario Aberdeen Angus breed association who have won championships at the Royal Winter Fair in the past 16 years. A McTaggart of Aurom was elected president and Thomas Henderson of Guelph vice-president. N J Thomas of the OAC soils department spoke on how good pastures relate to profitable beef production.

Lloyd Mack Rockwood Kenneth McKinnon Hilaburgh Toronto Ont Aberdeen ‘Angus Breederes A. McTaggart Aurom Thomas Henderson Guelph N. J. Thomas OAC Soils Department

Tanners Beat Weston 7 4 in Opening Acton Arena Hockey

Acton Tanners dominate Weston 7 to 4 in the new Westin Arena first hockey game. Sproat suffers five teeth knocked out amid a five goal Acton surge, while Hilson nets a hat trick and ODonoghue assists on all three early goals. Oakville visit tonight as Acton seeks third place with Neridgeyaat.

Jupiter Aluvius Weathervane Acton Tanners Weston Weaton Contenthin Neridgeyaat Hilson Mc Canaries Owas Kalbe Hese Jin Spront Sproat Neil Lindaay Brush Hayllan Manauever Hon Baylin Taylisa Hilkon O'Donoghue Ted Hilkon Tannera

Elmira Defeats Acton Bantams 1-0 in Opening Match

Elmira Bantams fell 1-0 to Elmira in a tense opener as Jack Marshall scored and Elmira dominated with eight goals in a 13-0 win. In the second game the Elmira midgets routed Acton 12-0 with swift passing creating many scoring chances while Stewart Elliott and Big Hutt guided the Bantams and midgets respectively. The writer praises those who promote youth sport and carpooling to away games.

Elmira Barnams Acton Jack Marshall Grant Withere Elmira Wither Allangiet Secon Thais Stewart Elliott Bantams Big Hutt Ac- Aon Toven Klearest

Acton Juniors Dominate Georgetown 8-2 in Arena rout

Acton Juniors hammered Georgetown 8-2 before a crowd at Acton Arena. Rianne Blusk stood out in net as Acton built a commanding lead with a strong defense and rapid breakaways while Georgetown struggled to convert chances and defend late.

Acton Hedmen Georgetown Acton Arena Acton Aticka Arian Cheety Stars Yanging Hee Tee Apentacular Amis Rianne Blusk Val Che Ofreth Keotier Mowat

Mrs C Lane Celebrates 2nd Birthday at Home

On Sunday January Yn Mrs Clara Lane marked her second birthday at the home of her daughter Mrs Char Allen. Attending were Mr and Mrs Char Allen and family Mr and Mrs Jas Sprowl and Viola Mr and Mrs Errol Sprowl and Harvey Mr and Mrs James Ritchie and Terry Mr Peter Malta and Mr and Mrs Chas Allen Jr and Larry

Clara Lane Charica Allen Char Allen Jas Sprowl Viola Errol Sprowl Harvey James Ritchie Terry Peter Malta Chas, Allen Larry

January meeting of Dublin Institute at MIS and Ferguson's group

The January gathering at MIS hosted by Mrs Ferguson included a roll call of written improvement suggestions read by the President. Attendees planned to read excerpts from Pitty Years of Achievement and exchanged thank you notes from parcels and FWIO president Mrs Fletcher. A hot supper fish lunch followed the social event.

Umiz Wmilttie Noateas Laubtin Wainen Qhonye Tetna Yerip Doigne Ibis Meiter Meta Ferguson Merussion Mra Mletcher FWIO

Various Cases Heard in Milton Court Yesterday

A range of criminal charges was heard at Milton Court with defendants including Clifford Pier and Charles Ferrier. Outcomes included fines, costs, and remands while others received short terms and extensions to pay. The docket cited charges of stealing breaking and entering and violence with notes on prior records and immigration matters.

Milton Court Cifford Pier Etic & Be Ken Heth M Langdon Magis Gordon Wiltta Department of Immigration Wiite Nronte Charles Ferrier Richard Richard Ferris Milton Weghta Harvey Charles Violet Accussol Kingston Costa

Nassagaweya Centennial Chairmen Appointed at Council Meet

Nassagaweya Township council met in Brookville with all members present. W. M. VanSckle presided as Reeve, minutes adopted, correspondences read, health and lands department items noted, and a $200 accounts voucher approved. Committee chairs named for the summer centennial reunion and bylaw on bounty for faxes killed in the county discussed. meeting adjourned to February 2.

Nawagaweya Brookville W. M. VanSckle Salvation Army Ontario Bridge Company Department of Lands and Forests Geo. E. Elliott Department of Health Halton County Ellenton Norriah Storey

Power Quota and Local Restrictions Lifted in Acton

A meeting of power users in Acton reported the elimination of the power quota by the Ontario IDRC. Nearly all power consumers supported the move and restrictions for factories and manufacturers were lifted, enabling a return to the normal work week. HEPC rules on heating and laundry remain in force. authorities urge continued conservation to avoid shortages this winter.

Acton IDRC Ontario HEPC Omnia Enery Thies Ramm Laon Go Tevel Commission Carrathming

Mrs P Anderson Elected President of Knox Y W A

The Knox Y W A held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Fred Andgeson’s Brock Ave home. Officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs Arm Strong as Honor. President and Mr Fred Anderson as President.

Knox ¥ WA Fred Andgeson Brock Ave KE. Allannen Raad D. Maplenden Guelph F Biow F Anderson Robert O'Hara Arm_ Strong Fred Anderson Rabt. O'Hara George Homerville Geo Mumele Francie Wilds J. Inglia Mise Emma Coles Florence Eliot Mra Robt O’ilare Home Helpera S. Sinclair Mra D C. Mepleaden A. K. Mann

Community Event Notices Include February Gatherings

A column lists upcoming events with pricing per line for announcements. Highlights include a Debonaires Orchestra program at Hilleburg Hall on February 25 and the United Church Woman's Association hosting its annual St Patrick supper on March 1.

Woman's Association of the Bre

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