Canada and Acton mourn the passing of King George VI
The town joins Canada in a period of mourning for King George VI. Town officials pledge a day of mourning with special services likely on Sunday. Prime Minister St Laurent called him a great king and good man while Princess Elizabeth now faces the throne with Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, by her side.
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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
Acton Ministerial Association mourns King George VI death
The Acton Ministerial Association releases a message at the death of King George VI. It praises the late king as a model of service, faith, and integrity, notes the sorrow across the British Commonwealth, and expresses hope in Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family.
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Acton Ministerial Association
Free Press
Acton
George VI
George the Sixth
Kena
Amin
George
England
Britain
Kong
Othe
The
Dismissal of Charges Over Closing By-Law Case
Charges against Frank J. Toth Jr. for selling gasoline after hours were dismissed by Magistrate Kenneth Langdon after a not guilty plea. The by-law required permits by rotation and signatory petition validity. the court found the petition improperly certified, nullifying the by-law.
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Frank J. Toth Jr
Kenneth Langdon
A. Dale
Georgetown
Mr. Toth
R. Macaulay
Parage
Langdon
Wyle
Jerk McGeachie
Pawn
Therlind
McGenehire
Althorigeh
Atom Weiting
School Addition Toured At Meeting
Chair Osiakes presided at a full board session about the public school addition. Members toured the new addition and discussed mutual interests while Principal McKenzie noted plumbing issues. the property committee ordered immediate corrections. The secretary reported a $6000 non-resident fee revision and the finance statement of $704.14 was approved. The board authorized a $20000 January plant operation expense and spent time inspecting the new addition.
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N.hhsd. Board
Flin Flon Named After Sunless City Character
Flin Flon Manitoba, the third largest city, derives its name from Flinta batty Flonatin a figure in the story Sunless City, linking the town to a literary origin.
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Flin Flon
Manitoba
Flintabatty Flonatin
Missionary Nellie Anderson Reports Work in British Guiana
Miss Nellie Anderson, missionary from Georgetown British Guiana, spoke to a large Knox Presbyterian Church congregation last Sunday morning. She described her work centered in Georgetown and toured presbyterials during furlough. Crawford Douglas sang the solo in the choir anthem.
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British Guiana
South America
Knox Presbyterian Church
Nellie .Anderson
County Assessors Meet On Problems In Halton County
The Halton County Assessors Association met February 6 at Acton town hall. Chairman P L Spurgeon led, with Ford Rogers and several area assessors present. Discussion covered new dwellings, modern heating, and prospects for a countywide assessment mapping system.
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Halton County Assessors Association
Acton Town Hall
P. L. Spurgeon
Oakville
Foow. Crump
Acton
Ford Rogers
Coun Benton
Esquesngi
K.C. Lindsay
Esques
Flammertett
Trafalgar
J. Gibbens
Georgetown
Fishalt
Nelson
Eo Dunham
T Har
McNaven
Malton
Og W Johnson
Burtington
J. W. McMillan
Nassogawesia
Readhead Tradgar
J. McGeachie
Ehwician
Rogers
Department of Municipal
Attais
Hamital
Parents And Teachers Social Evening In Acton
The principal and staff of Acton High School hosted a social evening at Acton Scout Hall on Tuesday. The event featured cards dancing and sociability with a tasty lunch, aimed at improving relations between school and homes. Prizes for court whist were won by Mrs Norman Morton and Mr George Mason.
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Acton High School
Acton Scout Hall
Norman Morton
George Mason
Robbins
Sgt Angell on Way Home From Korea
Mr and Mrs George L Angell of Church St received word their son Spt Jack Angell will be coming home from Korea on rotation leave about March 1 He has been in Korea for a year with the American army and left Korea on February 3 Though not a citizen he had lived in the USA for about two years before enlisting Mr Angell is 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 completion of basement kitchen work with cupboards running the full wall and a built in stove. Y's Men plan linoleum flooring, wood finish on doors, grey arborite counters, green Congo wall, and painted frames and ceiling. A future fridge and stove area may be added as funds allow.
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Albert
Morris van Gils
M.C.A
United Church Choir Elects Officers For Rae West Year
Rae West was elected president of the United Church choir for the year. Lorene Roszel is vice president, Muriel Burns secretary, Mrs. George Hollinger treasurer. Gown committee includes Mrs. Clare Pickett and Mrs. John Gordon. Social committee members listed. Organist Miss OO Lampard of Guelph unable to attend due to quet of flowers issue.
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United Church Choir
Rae West
Lorene Roszel
Muriel Burns
George Hollinger
Clare Pickett
John Gordon
D. van Fleet
Vernan Little
Muss Shirley Rolston
OO Lampard
Guelph
Actony's Men's Party Draws Large Crowd at Brant Inn
Over sixty attendees gathered at the Brant Inn for Actony's Men's Party. The Beantbon at Arlington was keen for gossip, while YMCA activities and two buses organized by Charles Kirkness supported the event. The club members enjoyed the evening with dancing and socializing.
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Actony
Brant Inn
Arurlinpgton
YMCA
Charles Kirkness
Ernest
Clergy appointed to Halton Home for the Aged near Milton
Major Eric W. Clarke and Mrs Clarke are named to lead the new Halton County Home for the Aged still under construction south of Milton on Highway 25. They come from five years as superintendent and matron of the Salvation Army Eventide Home for Men in Guelph.
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Eric W. Clarke
Clarke
Halton County
Milton
Highway 25
Salvation Army
Guelph
Acton Council Adopts Sewer Contract Holdback Payment
After a long session the Acton council authorized payment to Spartan Contracting Co. Ltd. of 4425.87 from a 6221.97 holdback for sewer work minus 1796.10 in claims of defective work and damages. Councillors Taylor Rognvaldson and Irwin opposed. The measure followed lengthy debate over November 1951 holdbacks, disputed claims, and the risk of court action.
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Acton Council
Taylor, Rognvaldson
Irwin
Spartan Contracting Co. Ltd
Rachlin
Spartan Contracting Co
Leatherland
Council
Supreme Court
Rachhnn
BoHall
Mall
Constitution Plans Precede Charter for Phalanx Club
A Toronto speaker attended three meetings in Actono on January 21 to discuss forming a Phalanx club. A charter awaits submission to the National Committee. constitution work continues as plans develop. Executive slate includes Ken Adamson president and Bob Rowles secretary.
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Toronto
Actono
Ehibo
Ional Committee
Phalanx
Fale Tows Ormius
Ken Adamson
AL Spanton
Bob Rowles
Bob Cunningham
Dave Irvedale
Addie McGidloway
Cotehittee
Melb Blow
Ram
Re-Elect Officers of St. Albans WA
St Albans WA met at the home of Mrs Tom Jones on Thursday January 1 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 to remain the same: President Mrs W Denny, Secretary Mrs J Creasey, Treasurer Mrs Jolley, Assistant secretary Mrs Jolley.
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St Altns WA
Tom Jones
Mra W' Denny
Mra Hf
Jolley
Treasur
J. Creasey
Doreas Seere
Otlig
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New Y
Hall
Maarert
Nad
McMfalen
Stewart
Rognvaldsson
Taylor
Department of Public Works
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
R. R. Parker
J. Creighton
J. W. Wolfe
Turkey Farm
Bower Ave
St. Alban’s
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