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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

9

Acton Council Eyes Sewage Disposal Plan and Water Mains

Council discussed laying water mains along No 7 Highway and Pearl Street extensions, with 3100 feet of mains proposed. Engineers advised seeking tenders and debentures up to 270000 for a sewage disposal project, estimating costs rising to about 230000.

Kok Sid Fieldx Frank Toth Blutt JK. Leshan Council Ina Guelph Street Ilighwas Lid Fields Cripps Corporation Anderson Cumwaith Council Mc Warker Lamit Fineancing Knowles Construction Leishman Pearl Street Tdeardmore and Co the Crescent Scene Street Mr. Parker Mr. Anderson Beardmore and Co No 7 Pearl Stret Acton Beardmore Survey Layadem Municipal Board

United Church Welcomed Guest Soloists On Sunday

A special musical service at United Church featured guest sopranos Manwell and violinist Gibwan with tenor Gibwan. The event honored William Maxwell and Norman Gibson, raising funds to replace organ stapes in memory of Miss Speight and Mrs Matthews.

Atien Wim May Guelph Prienley M. Symon Ron Batra Huth Norman Ted Wo Speight Matthews Flower Maxwell BB Veldhuis Fo Brown Ruth Fosbury

Esquesing School Area Trustees Hold Their First Meeting

The Esquesing Township School Area Trustees held their first regular meeting at the secretary treasurer's office in Georgetown on February Ost. Attendees included Chairman Ro oH Tlunter and members JH Bingham Sue Webster Walter Lin han Wilfrad Bird and secretary treasurer Jo. ISkuce. Inspe ctor of Schools for Halton County also attended.

Trustees of Township School Area Nelo1 Kelian Frotas Georgetoan Ro Oh Tlunter Charman JH. Bingham Sue Webster Walter Linhan Wilfrad Bird Roso Ryana Jo. Iskuce County of Halton Treasuer Glen Williams Norval Ashgrove Stewarttown Ballinafad Dublin Dufferin Waterloo I Waterloo Hos Webster Hos Webster Lbublin and Ballinafnd Mr Walter Lanham Astprove Wiltrd Glen Willitama J. H. Bingham R. W. Hunter Ares School Board Osecretars-Treasuryr Oon Georgetown

Banockburn Women's Institute Hold January Meeting

The Ban nockburn Women's Institute met at Mrs McColes home with the president absent and vice president Mrs Morrison presiding. Roll call noted New Year resolutions and plans included a Valentine social and stopping Red Cross work for Erin Red Cross due to the Acton Branch move. Mrs Coles played piano and Mrs Morrison read, followed by a social hour.

Bannockburh Women’s Institute Mra

Reopen Planned for Val d Or Mining School

The Quebec provincial mining school at Val d Or in northern Quebec will reopen at an undetermined date, announced by provincial secretary Omer Cote. The school was closed at the outbreak of war and operated under the mines department through a federal provincial agreement.

Quebec Val D'or Omer Cote Provincial “Mines Department

Advertisement Finds Its Intended Destination Across Regions

A fragmented notice recounts a long cross region search for a travel or personal advertisement meant to reach a father in Mount Forest. The tale includes mentions of Fosbury kin in Fingland, Calyganey, Alberta, and a sequence of amused intermediaries who notice and relay the clipped ad.

Mtny Kev AW Fosbury Fingland Mount Forest Dan Calyganey Alberta Mis Williamson Calgary Acton

Local workers elect union officers at Tuesday meeting

Local workers selected union leaders during Tuesday night proceedings. Stan Collett was named President and Jo Addison elected Financial Secretary, Mo South as Recording Secretary, with several members chosen as Representatives.

Wee Stan Collett Arty Financial Jo Addison Mo South Fountain Canningham Fo Andruchow Bruce Haugrud Mo Smith Archie JJ Monkiman

Public School Board Notes Minutes of February Meeting

The Acton School Board met in February with Inspector reports praising staff and improvements. Discussions covered cadet coops, Fifth Form equipment, book needs, and the prospect of new school buildings funded by a sinking fund while planning April meetings for further action.

Foo Oakes Chapman Ron Hbaint Lovell Weer I AL Dille Acton School Steseart Inspectoe Demnings McKenzie Mer McRkenzie J. Skuce Stewart Skuce Truster Ron. Baird Martin Hassard Bern Connecu A. A Wilson Ehydra Seplica R. O. Stapleton Ravest Symon Hardware

D Graham Addresses Halton Jersey Breeders Gathering

D Graham spoke at the annual Ballon Jersey breeders meeting in Hornby Wednesday of last week. Halton Jerseya enthusiasts attended under Hornby Institute direction with officers elected for 1916, including President Charles George and Treasurer Valerie Recretacy.

Coo Crotain Eatenston Optacia Department of Apricultture Ballonderey Breedery Asntel Hornby Hartley Hall Optario Termey Hreeatem' Aanaml Harolt Huteher Fieldnny Sanear Spake Ue Gila Phe Guelph Malton Halton Jerseya Sime Atedean Moesdent Foo Charles George Town St Jack Atone Oakyill Mul Esquesing Gerald Graham the Metatin Nasaaweyn AK Padburyon Duncan Molfat Nelson Wor Reckon Peatalgar Moo Beaty Victor Mall Evin Chas McBkeow Ecamosa Bary Bettie

Friends Honor Miss Isabel McLeod At Crystal Shower

Mrs Mcleod hosted a Crystal Shower at Church Street home for Isabel McLeod the bride to be. Miss Mary Ritchie gave a personal address and advice for the forthcoming wedding. Miss Kyilis Ness wheeled in a decorated wagon presenting 24 carats of crystal as a surprise hostess tea followed a luncheon hosted by Mrs Mcleod and attended by friends and relatives.

Mix Hitchie Miss Mary Isabel Metheesd Church Street Isabel Mary Ritchie C Kyilis Ness Aorystal Mcleod Mra Mra. Ritchie Phyllis Ross Eleanor Rosa Mary Fennell Norman Wright

Booster Night Promises Big Acton Arena Hockey Event

Acton fans expect a special Booster Night at Acton Arena on Friday featuring all age groups from 8 to veterans in four hockey groups. The highlight is a 9 p.m. match between the Lorenzo Hockey Club of Buffalo and the Acton Tanners with referees from Maple Leaf Hockey. Admission remains the same as regular games with free entry for school children accompanied by a paying adult.

Acton Athlete Association Goa Acton Athletic Association Lorenzo Hockey Club Buffalo N. Y Acton Tanners The Maple Leaf

Acton Triumphs Over Fergus In 3 2 Battle

In a tense Friday hockey clash Acton edged Fergus 3 to 2 with late goals by Marzo and Morton. The game featured penalties, power plays, and a decisive finish as Acton rallied after Fergus led 1 0 at the second intermission.

Acton@ rea Fergus Daag Wetter Simen Hah Siehung Mardy Guth Astrength Murdock The Thistles Oatoshing Hayliaw Ptay Aries Pernagee Sones Pia Acton Perkee Durant White Jones Tim Ehou Simon Fetus Trowne Fergus Ahem Morton Mhiatle Vialia Bayliss Hiton Firowne N. Morton Lindaly Marzo Hayley Hil- Teen Chambers Woods Ted EO Marzo Landsay Agame Tus

Welcome Home Vets Return From Overseas Visit Acton

Friends and families greet Cpl Arthur Gamble Cpl Ernest Coles and Cpl CoTE Webster as they arrive back in Acton after four years abroad. Gamble sailed on the Ne de France and Webster on the Queen Elizabeth with service in France Belgium and Germany. Coles served in the Army Service Corps and crossed continents aboard the Queen Elizabeth.

Aeev ICME Arthur Gamble Canada Acton Ne de France France Belgium Holland Germany Mason Knitting Company Cpl Ernest Coles Army Service Corps Dominion Life Insurance Co Ts Twife Cpl Co TE Webster Cahaciin Corps Transport Company

Milton Dominates Acton in Opening Juvenile Series Game

Milton defeats Acton 11 to 1 in the OLED AL Juvenile series opener at Milton ace palace. Key scorers include Miltons Kouls, Fay, Kerlin, Service, Scott, Allan, and Stover with goals. Duval and Fryer drew penalties after a midgame fight. Referee Morton handed out major penalties to Acton players Duval and Fryer.

Milton Ace Palace Milton Triple A Acton Dof Kouls Fay Kerlin Service Scott Allan Stover Townsley Jane Acton Rewis Early Nevills Devils R.arbie J. Nazac K. Papon H. Townsley L.arble M. McCristal W.duval K. Adamson M. Blow F. Dunn F. Kentner C. Fryer

Valentine Baking Sale at St Albans Parish Hall

Announced events include a Valentine Baking Sale on February 13 at St Albans Parish Hall at 3 PM. Euchre and Dance every Thursday at Crewson's Corners Hall with refreshments and 2 cent admission. Bannockburn Women's Institute hosts a social evening February 15 at Bannockburn School with progressive crokinole and a live collection.

L. O. Ll. Hall Crewson‘s Corners Bannockburn School Bannockburn Women's Institute

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