Acton Council Maintains 62 Mills Tax Rate
Acton Council kept the tax rate at 62 mills after careful pruning of estimates and agreeing to continue garbage collection under the current agreement until a new contract is signed. The meeting covered annexation debates, road access disputes, and by laws for waterworks debentures, with discussions on street spending and hospital indigence notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto General Hospital
Council
Department of Highways
Acton
Acta
Anderson
Morrison
Cote
Come
Leatherland
Housez Suibdivision
North Halton
Pickering Fleming Wedding Held At United Parsonage Acton
A quiet wedding united John Beverley Pickering and Miss Alberta Betty Fleming at the United Church Parsonage Acton. Rev Louis Pickering officiated. The bride wore white wool with pink gloves and bouquet. attendants included Miss Shirley Ratcliffe. The groom is a student at Ontario College of Education with part time work at Dianna Sweets. 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
Wort TE Wome Sipper
Pickering
Ontario College of Education
Dianna Sweets
Yonge St
Rosedale
Whitney Public School
Remembrance for Faithful Service to Sunday School
Tribute was paid to Mr. A T Brown on Sunday morning for nearly thirty years as superintendent of the Sun day School at Acton United Church. The scholars and officers arranged a presentation with two dressing gowns for Mr and Mrs Brown and a sum of money presented with an accompanying address read by Miss M Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.T. Brown
Acton United Church
Nassagaweya Council Pushes Toward Road Completion
Nassagaweya Township Council met on February 2 with all members present led by Reeve presiding. Officials approved various accounts and relief payments, authorized investment of clergy reserve bonds, and urged the Ontario Highway Department to complete Highway No. 25. The council also discussed transferring part of Pownshop Road to Halton and county road plans from Eden Mills to No 7 highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
W. M. VanSickte
Reeve
Storey and
Stokes
SIS
Acton Free Press
Hall
Milton
Seso
Norrish
Stokes and
Storey
EiMenton
Etuker
Hall and Relief Office
Kongsburs
Burrows
Ellenton
Moffat
Clergy Reserve
Messrs
Starey
Camnel Petison
Norrst
Ellentyn
Eden Mills Church
Courteoof Halton
Wellington
Avke
Nussomness
Guelph-Hianulten
Tea Eden Mills
Hiplawar
Payroll Robbery At Blow Foundry Near Peterborough Recovered
About $900 stolen last Friday from the Blow Foundry at Peterborough was recovered Saturday morning when a 19 year old former employee, who had hidden the payroll in the plant, was apprehended as he attempted to flee with the money to Toronto. The theft occurred at noon and the money was concealed among equipment. The foundry supplies castings for Acton Machine Shops and operates under the same management as the Acton plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blow
Peterborough
Toronto
Kenneth Blow
Acton
Ife
Blow Foundry
Acton Machine Shops
January Meeting of Knox Ladies Aid at Mrs Ritchie's
The January Knox Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Geo Ritchie's home with large attendance. President Mrs. Fred McCutcheon led, readings by Mrs. Cordiner, prayers by Mrs. O'Hara, and reports from secretary and treasurer reviewed past month activities. The February convenor is Mrs A J Buchanan at the manse. A piano solo by Mrs F Blaw and a vocal by Miss Bella Roszelie delighted attendees. Mrs D Mc Tallan presented a Dutch doll quilt to birthday girl Margaret Jean Anderson, who spoke thanks. Closing hymn and social followed. Committee: Mrs R O'Hara, Mrs Nesbitt, Mrs Dodds, Mrs F Anderson. thanks from Mr John Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies Aid
Only One Case For Winter Assizes Of Supreme Court
The Winter Assizes of the Supreme Court opened Monday afternoon with Justice Smiley presiding. A divorce action by John Frank Gotti against Blorenes Rubscalpoa was the sole case, with the petition transferred to Toronto for hearing and a later judgment to be filed there.
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Othe
Mtr
Smiley
John Frank Gotti
Hos Waite
Blorenes Rubscalpoa
Toronto Ariditer
Elastorm Assues
Toronto
Halton Presbytery Endorses Call to Milton Minister
Halton Presbytery met in Oakville and endorsed a ministerial call by the Milton United Church. Delegates urged amendments to the criminal code to legalize sweepstakes and lotteries for church and charitable purposes. The meeting reviewed fund committee resolutions on grants and a missionary report, with remarks on presbytery relations and duties beginning in April.
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Halton
Milton Church
Prenier
Halton Presbytery
Oakville
Dominton
Mension Fund
Missionary
Omantenminige Fund
Adisacrag
Cites
Revo AL ¢ Rest
Hamilton
Acton School Board Sets 1948 Requisition at 14500
February meeting notes Acton School Board reviews insurance, health unit agreements, and future expansions as enrollment nears 354. Inspector Skuce backs adding rooms and lighting needs while Principal McKenzie forecasts next term enrollments. A $14 500 1948 requisition is approved after revising tax plans.
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Acton School Board
A. Kirkness
R. Bean
TL Jones
R. N. Baird
J. A. Chapman
Corporation of
Acton
Baird
Blair
van Norman
Halfon County Health Unit
Skuce
Acton School
McKenzie
Red Cross
Fire Brigade
NeneCon
Cripps
Ro Andersen
Baxter
BooVan Norman
Saprdes
Mick Watson Datry
Kkpomilk Hargrave
Bell ‘Palephone Co
Elliott Bros
AHL Ges
Parry
Pb & W
Export Drive Expands UK Labor Force in November
Ministry of Labor data show UK employment for export focused industry rose in November by 73 000 to 1 911 000. The numbers suggest the current level nearly doubles the prewar force as workers concentrate on export production amid wartime demand.
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United Kingdom
Ministry of Labor
Officers Chosen at Annual Meeting of Devonshire Chapter
The Duke for Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. held its annual meeting at Regent Mrs. Norman Baird's home. Reports praised the year’s work. new officers named by Nominating Committee include regent Mrs. Baird and multiple vice regents and secretaries.
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Devonshire
Lo.d.e
Norman Baird
Beatty
C. Matthews
Baird
W. Wolfe
D. McLean
HH. Main‘prize
Barr
J Graham
Youngblut
A. Dills
F. Blow
C. A. Stewart
J. "Whetham
EL. Agar
F. Salt
Grant McDonald
Sires
Garvin
Smith
J. Cooper
Clay
Made Rennen—Aalanndile
Brownlow
Wolfe
England
Canada
Clayton
Pitt
Harrop
Detroit
Graham
Young
Hall
Coles
Maclocol
Group 4 Int Ela Series Update
Georgetown leads Int A with Milton close behind while Acton Weston and Oakville contend in the standings. In Int B Aetan sits four points ahead of Fergus, which trails in second.
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Georgetown
Milton
Acton
Weston
Fergus
Orangeville
Oakville
Oakville Army
Aetan
Man With Record Charged In Milton Police Court
Pleading guilty Kenneth M Langdon remanded in custody as police court examined charges against Helkao for forging a Hudson Wallace cheque for 55 dollars dated March 6. Witness George Swan identified Helkao at Milton Milling Co seeking to cash the cheque later recovered from an Oakville bank. Helkao offered restitution. court may suspend sentence if money and costs are paid next week. He claimed time in Detroit Michigan and referenced parole for extradition on December 2.
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Phelka
Kenneth M. Langdon
Magstral
Helkao
Sigang
Hudson Wallace
Trafalgar
Onou
George Swan
Milton Milling Company
Oakville
Detroi
Mochigan
Ferns
Don
Poronta
Tanners Edge Oakville Legion 7 6 In Narrow Hockey Win
Sonny Townsley returned to lineup to score the winning goal as the Acton Tanners beat Oakville Legion 7 to 6 in a tight Lakeshore hockey game. Townsley provided a pair of assists, while Jackie Kentner and Mic Marzo sparked the rally. Oakville’s Speck and Davies kept the Legionnaires ahead at times, but Acton surged in the final period to secure the win. A postgame shakeup saw Oakville coach Chris Speyer resign from his role.
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Acton ‘Tanners
Sonny” Townsley
Tanners
Oakville Legion
Abe F
Legionnaires
Davidédn
Jean
Oakville
Speck
Acton Erge
Davies
Guy
Bayliss
Hilson
Lindsay
Kentner
Townsley
Qareup
Jane
Chris Speyer
Port Town
Junior Farmers Social Night At Lorne School
On Wednesday evening January 28 the Acton Junior Farmers met at Lorne School for euchre and dancing. Prizes went to Arthur Swadhamer and Florence Roche with consolation prizes to Ray Everdell and Mrs. McCutcheon and a lucky chair prize to Harold Robson. The only business was setting the date of the next meeting. Latneh was served by Mr and Mrs Bert Davidson Kerwin McPhat and Jean Harris. The evening was spent dancing.
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Acton
Lorne School
Arthur Swadhamer
Florence Roche
Ray Everdell
Mrs. McCutcheon
Harold Robson
Bert Davidson
Kerwin McPhat
Jean Harris
Esquesing Township Council Adopts Deputy Wardens
Esquesing Township meeting approves appointment of deputy game wardens for Bisquaesunge. Reeve George Currie presided with councillors present. Minutes note payments to Acton and Milton divisions, and various local service charges. Reappointments include George Cleave and H Craig Reid to the Norval Community Recreational Centre board.
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Norval
George Currie
George Leslie
H. Craig Reid
Wilfred Bird
BK. Cleave
Corporation of
Acton
Milton
Bell Telephone Co
Ontario Hospital
Association of Assessing Officers
T M. Bennett
Arpetowna Herald
Salvation Army
Grant St
Saskatchewan
AOW
Benton
Nelson
Hawes and
Bord
Curne
Dis
Bisquaesunge
Daniel Allan
John Lawson
Alfred Biiden
Hornby
Wesley Louth
Ray Cre Chton
Glen Wiliams
Wo Mcdonald
RRO Ov
Lorne TE
Mullin
Meldrum Stark
T. R
Trarves
Leslie
Reid
Reef
Currie
Tord
Hell
Lesle
Cornell
Smet Mareh-ist
Town hall events and community notices for February and March
Community calendar items include a presshook fundraiser at the Town Hall on Friday at 2 40 pm a rummage sale and home baking sale in Council Chambers by the Scout and Guide Mothers Association a Valentine tea and bake sale by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion at the Legion Hall and a CKCR radio show appearance by Kidd Baker at the Town Hall in Aeton. The United Church Wotan Association hosts a St Patrick's Supper in the SS Room on March 7 with supper at 6 30 and admission 59 and 35 for children.
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Scout and Guide Mothers Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
Legion Hall
Kidd Baker
CKCR
Kitchener
Aeton
The
Wotan Association of the United Church
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W. McLeod
A.melgnac
F. Davison
W. Coon
F. J. Mec-Cutcheon
J. J. Stewart
Ward Graff
Graff
Enquesing Council
Valve & Hydrant Co
Gullph
Ellen Dunn
F. Dunn
D. A. Barrett
Pickering-Fleming
United Parsonage
KNOX
Supreme Court
Manitoba
Dakotas
Man
Tamers
Trim
Knox Victoria Mission
Victoria Mission Band
Eileen Massey Read
Lynda Mann
Beth Ruehle
Dorothy Dawkins
M. MarcDougall
Spielvagel
Ane
Hel- Joe Jang
Eplef Rearder
Biwer
Dorothy Massey
Ass't
Doris Halladay
Grant AW Itheps Aion
Tco
Sonny Townsley
Gillespie
Syres
Esquesing
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