Acton Council Keeps Tax Rate at 62 Mills in
Acton Council maintained a 62 mill tax rate citing a continuing old garbage collection agreement while preparing street and infrastructure spending. A by law authorized $16 000 in waterworks debentures to run ten years, and discussions covered annexation access disputes with local landowners and municipal boundary considerations.
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Toronto General Hospital
Department of Heliways
Acton
Uing O
Couheih
Anderson
Morrison
Gfarbage
Cottier
Leatherland
Housez
Conneitrh
North Halton
Pickering Fleming Wedding Held at United Parsonage Acton
A quiet wedding united John Beverley Pickering and Alberta Betty Fleming at United Church Parsonage Acton. Rev Louis Pickering officiated. The bride wore pink accessories and carried pink carnations. Shirley Ratcliffe of Toronto attended. The groom's brother Louis R Pickering assisted. reception followed in Toronto. The couple will reside in Rosedale with Mrs Pickering teaching at Whitney Public School.
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Acton
John
Beverley Pickering
Alberta Betty Fleming
Toronto
Louis Pickering
Shirley. Ratcliffe
Louis R. Pickering
Victoria University
Rute Woda Sapper
Pickering
Ontario College of Education
Hns
Diana Sweets
Yonge St
Rosedale
Whitney Public School
Remembrance for Faithful Service to Sunday School
Tribute was paid to Mr. A. T. Brown for nearly thirty years as superintendent of Acton United Church Sunday School. Scholars and officers presented two dressing gowns and a sum of money with Mrs. Brown. Miss M. Bennett read the accompanying address. the gift came from the school and was greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Brown
Acton United Church
Nassagaweya Council Pushes Road Completion
Nassagaweya Township Council met on a Monday in February with all members present. Officials debated relief accounts, salary appropriations, road projects, and the transfer of roads from Eden Mills to the county. The council urged rapid completion of Highway No 26 and discussed taking over roads toward Eden Mills and connections to the Guelph to Hamilton corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
W. M. VanSickle
Reeve
Storey
Stokes
Muncipal World
Acton Free Press
SITOL
The
Bell
Milton
Sas
Norrish
Sit
Messrs
Norris
Kongsbury
Kongsbury. Carried Messrs
Stores
Aiseuunts
Ellenton
Mr Moffat
Ggiven
Clergarve
Messrs. Storey and Stokes
Coultyoof
County of
Payroll Robbery At Blow Foundry Recovered Next Day
About $900 stolen last Friday from the Blow Foundry in Peterborough was recovered Saturday morning after a 19 year old former employee was apprehended. He hired a taxi to flee to Toronto but was caught when the taxi number was tracked. The plant supplies castings for Acton Machine Shops and is under same management.
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Blow
Peterborough
Toronto
Kenneth Blow
Acton
Blow Foundry
January Meeting of Knox Ladies Aid at Mrs Ritchie’s
The Knox Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Geo. Ritchie’s home with large attendance. President Mrs. Fred McCutcheon led the session. Mrs. Cordiner read the scripture and Mrs. O’Hara offered prayer. Reports from secretary and treasurer covered past month activities. The program committee announced monthly meeting convenors. Mrs A J Buchanan will convene February at the manse. A piano solo by Mrs F Blow and a vocal by Miss Bella Rostelle followed a Dutch doll quilt gift for birthday girl Margaret Jean Anderson. Mrs D McTallan spoke a thanks. Closing hymn and social hour. Committee: Mrs R O’Hara, Nesbitt, Dodds, F Anderson. Mr John Anderson extended thanks to hostess and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies Aid
John Anderson
Winter Assizes Hear One Case At Supreme Court
The Winter Assizes of the Supreme Court opened in Majten with Justice Smiley presiding. The sole action listed is a divorce case Jehan Frank Gt versus Blorenes Hubscalpa, transferred from Toronto to the Eastern Adves for hearing. papers to be filed in Toronto and judgment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henerd
Majten
Justice Smiley
Jehan Frank Gt
Blorenes Hubsca
Halton Presbytery Endorses Call to Minister Milton Church
Halton Presbytery met at Oakville on Tuesday and urged amend ments to the criminal code to legalize sweepstakes and lotteries for church or charitable purposes. The missions committee proposed increases in grants to fund beneficiaries and a new fund for Tamil needs. Reverend Alrest Hamilton spoke on church unity and local program support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton Church
Prenier Narvety
Halton Presbytery
Oakville
Malta
Adisa Crag
Alrest
Hamilton
Acton School Board Seeks 1948 Requisition of 14500
February Acton board meeting notes discuss continuing school operations with 354 enrollment, considering expanding public school facilities, and renewing health unit agreements. They approved insurance reviews, book requisitions, and a Junior Red Cross collection while authorizing staff reports and a letter of appreciation to the Fire Brigade. A revised tax requisition of 14500 was debated as part of municipal funding.
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Acton School Board
A. Irkness
R. Benn
T. Jones
R. N. Baird
J. A. Chapman
Corporation of
Acton
Baird
Biai
van Norman
Halton
Skuce
Acton School
McKenzie
Red Cross
Fire Brigade
Wedebon
Anderson
Ho van Nearman
Penadis
McNengesy
Woot Talbot
Mvk Wiatsen Datry
Akpo Milk Hargrave
Ol Bell Malepigone Cophanie
Ellbert Bros
Gos
Parrs
B&n
Export drive lifts UK factory workforce in November
The Ministry of Labor reports the industrial workforce in the United Kingdom rose by 3000 in November to 1,911,000 as production for export expands. The gain doubles prewar levels, reflecting stronger manufacturing activity and labor demand in key sectors.
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United Kingdom
Ministry of Labor
Officers Chosen at Annual Meeting for Devonshire Chapter
The Duke for Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. met at Mrs. Norman Baird’s home for reports from secretaries showing achievements. New officers named include regent Mrs. Balint and secretary roles filled by Mrs. Main and Mrs. Graham, with thanks to current officers and a moment of silence for a late member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Norman Baird
Beatty
C. Matthews
D. McLean
HL. Main‘prize
Im Barr
Mirs. Graham
D. Younghlut
A. Dills
F. Blow
C. A. Stewart
F. Salt
Brownlow
Wolfe
England
Canada
Clayton
Harrop
Detroit
Myo Graham
Barron
Bart
Young
Hall
Coles
Macleogl
Georgetown Holds Top Spot in Int A as Milton Trails
Georgetown maintains first in Int A with Milton close behind. Acton leads Int B by four points over Fe as Oakville and Weston compete for positions. The standings show O.T.L.A. series action across several schools including Orangeville and Oakville Army.
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Georgetown
Milton
Acton
Weston
Fergus
Orangeville
Oakville
Oakville Army
Beliss
Man With Record Faces Police Court in Milton Case
Pleading guilty to forgery and related theft charges, Helka is remanded in custody after identification at Milton Milling Company. Crown evidence shows a cheque cashed at an Oakville bank then denied by Walhice in Toronto. Helka offers restitution. magistrate hints at suspended sentence if money and costs are paid, notes past parole and residence in Detroit.
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Thelin
Kenneth M. Wwson
County Magstrate
Budson Wallace
Maren
Wii
Ceorge Swan
Milton
Townsley Grants Acton Tanners Win Over Oakville Legion
Sonny Townsley scored the winning goal late in the final period as Acton Tanners edged Oakville Legion 7 6 in Lakeshore hockey. Oakville led early and again late before Acton rallied with goals from Kentner Lindsay and Hilson to seal the victory despite a small crowd.
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Sonny Townsley
Gillespie
Acton ‘Tanners
Sonny
Townsley
Mle Marze
Jackie” Kentner
Oakville
Acton
Legionnaires
Tanners
Digain
David&dn
Jean
Speck
Davies
Guy
Hilson
Lindsay
Kentner
Chris Speyer
Port Town
Oaksales
Junior Farmers Social Night At Lorne School
Acton Junior Farmers met at Lorne School on January 28 for euchre and dancing. Prizes went to Arthur Swaellhamer and Florence Rocher with consolation prizes to Ray Everdell and Mrs. McCutcheon. Harald Robson won the lucky chair prize. The group planned the next meeting and refreshments were provided by Bert Davidson, Erwin McPhail, and Jean Harris.
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Acton
Lorne School
Arthur Swaellhamer
Florence Rocher
Ray Everdell
McCutcheon
Grize
Harald Robson
Bert Davidson
Erwin McPhail
Jean Harris
Esquesing Township Meeting Names Deputy Game Wardens
Esquesing Township Council held in Norval on Monday with Deputy-Reeve George Currie and councillors present. The meeting approved payments for various accounts, appointed Deputy Game Wardens including Daneel Allan and John Lawson, and reappointed George E. Cleave and Ho Craig Reid to the Norval Community Recreational Centre board for 1948. Road and relief accounts were authorized, By law 3 on road expenditure was passed, and the Tax Collector was ordered to enroll taxes by February 24.
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Norval
George Currie
George Taste
Craig Reid
Wilfred Reid
G. BK. Cleave
Corporation of
Acton
Milton
Bell Telephone Co
Ontario Hospital
Association of
T M. Bennett
Cearbetowa Herald
Salvation Army
Grant St
Saskatchewan
AW. Benton
Nelson
Hawes and
Hall
Bord
Curese
Daneel Allan
Morton
John Lawson
Alfred Arll- Wen
Hernby
Wesley Louth
Thay Creeltean
Glen Willaats
Ww . Mcdonald
Acten
Lorie T. Millin
Meldrum Stark
Tharvey
Georgetown
Shelbourne
Limehouse
Wilner Watkins
Spencer Wilson
Charge Woods
Leslie
Carrie
George E. Cleave
Ho Craig Reid
Council
Norval Community Recreational Centre
Laslie
Reid
Relef
Currie
Read
Bird
Ctorrliedt
Las
Community Events and Fundraisers Announced for February
Local notices list activities around town including a February 6 munization clinic at Town Hall, a February 7 rummage sale and baking sale in Council Chambers by Scout and Guide Mothers Association, a February 4 tea and bake sale by Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion, a February 9 Kidd Baker’s Radio Show at Town Hall with CKCR in Acton, and a March 17 St Patrick's Supper by the United Church Women at St Room with 50 cent admission.
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Council Chambers
Scout and Guide Mothers Association
Sara
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
Legion Hall
Aigaiie
Kidd Baker
CKCR
Kirchener
Acton
France
Maren
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Counceilborn W. McLeod
A.melgsnne
F. Davison
W. Coon
F. J. McCutcheon
J. J. Stewart
Ward Graff
Graff
Stewart
Grott_ Iso
Connell
Exad
Enquesing Council
Acton Council
Valve & Hydrant Co
Guliph
Ellen Dunn
F. Dunn
D. A. Garrett
Pickering-Fleming
United Parsonage
Hems
KNOX
Supreme Court
Couner
de Hurterites
Manitoba
Emees Gay Thowe
INT. O.tla
Tamers
Trim
Oakville Legion
Knox Victoria Mission
Victoria Miso Band
Eileen Massey
Lynda Mann
Beth Ruehle
Dorothy Dawkins
Mo MacDoupall
Spielvagel
O'Mara
Helen Somerin
Joe Janeplef
River of the
Dorothy Massey
Ass't. P
Dorks Halladay
Grant Atthess
TI Byseer
Esquesing
Mieetas
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