Canada Mourns King George VI Death Across Communities
The community joins the Commonwealth in mourning the death of King George VI. Prime Minister St Laurent calls him a great king and good man. Acton and Knox Church plan national mourning and church services, with details to be announced. The transition to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh is noted. Long live the Queen.
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George VI
Canada
Commonwealth
Edward
St. Laurent
Acton
Rachlin
George V
Knox Church
Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II
Phillip
Duke of Edinburgh
Queen
Message on the death of King George VI from Acton ministers
The Acton Ministerial Association shares condolences on King George VI's death. The message honors his faithfulness, public service, and family, notes the global sorrow, and expresses hope the Queen and royal family will find wisdom and strength. It highlights the king as a model of duty and unselfish devotion.
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Acton Ministerial Association
Free Press
Acton
George VI
George
George Wall
England
Britain
Chiudianus
Kang
Othe
Ths
Rang George
George the Sixth
The
Dismissal of By Law Charges Against Frank J. Toth Jr
Magistrate Ken neth Langdon dismissed charges against Frank J. Toth Jr for selling gasoline after hours after a not guilty plea. The by law 951 offense required permits issued in rotation, with a weekly exemption for one exempt garage. The ruling found the petition was not properly certified by the clerk, invalidating the by law and the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Toth Jr
Kenneth Langdon
A. Dale
Georgetown
Mr. Toth
R. Macaulay
Oine Garage
Parage
Magistorate Langdon
Wesle
Pio
Erk McGeachie
Sehetter Therhind
McGenchie
Atom Weiting
School Addition Toured At Meeting
Board of trustees presided by Chairman Oakes discussed mutual interests at Public School. Principal McKenzie reported distress from toilets. the property committee ordered immediate corrective action. Secretary announced 6000 non resident fees. finance of 704.14 approved and 20000 jan plant operation expense to assess. Board spent time inspecting the new addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
Van
Deleof
Weere
McKenzie
Adour Property
N.hohs.d
Flin Flon Named After Fictional Character in Story
Flin Flon in Manitoba, the third largest city, derives its name from Flinta batty Flonatin a character in the tale Sunleas City, highlighting a literary origin for the mining town.
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Flin Flon
Manitoba
Flintabatty Flonatin
Sunleas City
Missionary Work Knox Sermon Topic
Miss Nellie Anderson, home on furlough, described her missionary work in Georgetown British Guiana to a large Knox Presbyterian Church congregation. She visits presbyteries during furlough, while Crawford Douglas sang a solo in the choir.
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British Guiana
South America
Knox Presbyterian Church
Nellie Anderson
Miss Anderson
Georgetown
British
Guiana
C. M. Hansen
Acton
Crawford Douglas
County Assessors Meeting on Dwellings and Heating Plans
Halton County Assessors Association met February 6 at Acton town hall chaired by P L Spurgeon with secretary Foard Crump. Members discussed new dwellings, modern heating for new buildings, and county land value maps. Rogers tasked to prepare a countywide map and potential talks with the Department of Municipal Affairs on adopting new seasonal manuals.
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Halton County Assessors Association
Acton Town Hall
P. L. Spurgeon
Oakville
Foow. Crump
Acton
Foard Rogers
A.W Benton
Esquesag
EOC
Foo McNiaven
Milton
GW Johnson
Burtington
J. W. McMillan
Trafalear
J. McGeachie
Rogers
Acton Parents and Teachers Social Evening Held
The principal and staff of Acton High School hosted a parents social at Acton Scout Hall on Tuesday. Cards, dancing, sociability, and a tasty lunch fostered school home relations. prizes for court whist went to Mrs Norman Morton and Mr George Mason. attendance was strong and Principal Robbins urged more events.
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Pricipal
Acton High School
Acton Scout Hall
Norman Morton
George Mason
Robbins
Sgt Angell to Return Home From Korea on Leave
Mr and Mrs George L Angell of Church St reported their son Spt Jack Angell will return from Korea on rotation leave about March 1 after a year in the American Army. He left Korea on February 3 and has not been a citizen though he lived in the U S for about two years before enlisting. Mr Angell works as the agent at the C N R station in Acton.
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George L. Angell
Church St
Spt
Jack Angell
Korea
U.S.A
Angell
C.N.R
Acton
Finish Carpentry In New Y Kitchen
Albert and Morris Van Gils report the YMCA basement kitchen work is done. Y's Men plan linoleum wood finish and paint with potential stove and refrigerator. Cupboards span a wall with built in stove and space for a fridge. Green Congo walls grey Arborite counters. Ceiling painted floor lined with linoleum. Sliding door working. frame widened for trays.
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Albert
Morris van Gils
Y.M.C.A
United Church Choir Elects Officers for Rae West Year
At the annual choir election on January 17 Rae West was chosen president for the year. Lorene Roszel was named vice president and Muriel Burns treasurer. Gown committee members included Mrs. Clare Pickett and Mrs. John Gordon. social committee members were Mrs. D. Van Fleet, Mrs. Weyman Little, and Miss Shirley Rolston. Organist Miss O Lampard of Guelph presented a bouquet after the games and a luncheon followed.
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United Church Choir
Rae West
Lorene Roszel
Muriel Burns
George Hollinger
Clare Pickett
John Gordon
D. van Fleet
Weyman Little
Shirley Rolston
O Lampard
Guelph
Burt Wasssent
Acton Y's Men Host Big Evening at Brant Inn
More than sixty attendees gathered at The Brant Inn in Burlington for an Acton Y's Men party. Charles Kirkness led the arrangements after two buses delivered the group from the YMCA. The event drew club members and many friends for a social evening.
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Acton Y
Brant Inn
Brant
Burlington
Antudal Y
YMCA
Charles Kirkness
Abernaessy
Clerks appointed to run Halton County Home for the Aged
Major Eric W Clarke and Mrs Clarke are named to lead the new Halton County Home for the Aged south of Milton on Highway 25. They previously served five years as superintendent and matron at the Salvation Army Eventide Home for Men in Guelph.
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Eric W. Clarke
Clarke
Halton County
Milton
Highway 25
Salvation Army
City of
Guelph
After Midnight Session On Sewerage Payments In Acton
Acton council extended its meeting past midnight to approve a payment of 4425.87 to Spartan Contracting Co. Ltd. held back from a sewer project, despite claims for defective work and damages totaling 1796.10. The vote split with Taylor Rognvaldson and Irwin against. discussions touched on coverages for cement purchases, possible court costs, and public works issues.
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Acton Council
Taylor, Rognvaldson
Irwin
Spartan Contracting Co. Ltd
Rachlin
Spartan Contracting Co
Leatherland
Supreme Court
Bo Hall
Taylor
Department of Public Works
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Goowas
R. R. Parker
J. Creighton
Acton
J. W. Wolfe
Turkey Farm
Bower Ave
Phalanx Club Forming in Acton Gathers Momentum
A series of three meetings in Acton on January 21 discussed forming a Phalanx Club. A charter cannot be issued until a constitution and project plans are submitted to the zonal Comittee. An executive slate was elected with Ken Adamson president and Bob Rowles secretary.
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Toronto
Acton
Omay
Phalanx
Mnus
Ken Adamson
Propreus Ab Spanton
Bob Rowles
Bob Cunningham
Dave Tervedale
Eddie McGitloway
Pro- Kram
Melb Blower
Dom Clinton
Bib ‘Pavior
Clarke Holmes
Even Nye
Re Elect Officers of St Albans WA
St Albans WA met at Mrs Tom Jones on Thursday January 3 with good attendance. Reports showed a very successful year and thank you cards were received from shut-ins. Materials are to be purchased for the Mission base. Officers remain the same: President Mrs W Denny, Treasurer Mrs J Creasey, Dorcas Secretary Mrs Jolley.
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St Albans WA
Tom Jones
Mre
W' Dennyary
Mrach Jotley
Treasur
J. Creasey
Dorcas Secre
Adsaistant
Molones
Living Message Fury
Ho Jolley
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King George VI
Knox
Sgt. Angell
New Y
Mra Hall
Celerk and Sewer Committee
Rod Beanesh
Reed
Vaset
Joe McNallen
Beamsh Construction Co
McMullen
Mayer Rachha
Jeeve Stewart
Rognvalesson
St. Alban’s
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