Property assessments show several reductions in Acton
John K R Holmes and Reeve H Mision received notable decreases in residential assessments while a Willow Street building and a Main Street property also saw lowered values. Town officials Jack McGeachle and assessor Bill Erakine represented Acton in the proceedings.
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John KR. Holmes
Leatherland
Osscee- Reeve H. Ft
Willow St
Main St
N. Ss
Waston
Jack McGeachle
Bill” Erakine
Acton
Local notes from Georgetown events and gatherings
Personal notes from Georgetown record weekend visits and church activities. Residents Geraldine Calder and Lorraine Rockwood attend events at United and Presbyterian churches. Public school and night school activities, theatre outings with George Bernard Shaw in Toronto, and Kiwanis Music Festival participation are noted among social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. da Church
George Bernard Shaw
Crest Theatre
Toronto
Post Office Praises Publicity for Christmas Mail Service
A reader thanks the newspaper for publicity and cooperation that aided early mailing, bundling and labelling of cards, noting Post Office support and improved Christmas service benefiting the public and mailers.
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Aasiarance
Health plans to be offered countywide in Hal County
As four Members of Parliament, I will support any county health plan available to all ages without medical exams. Hatton Cooperative Medical Services and Physician Services Incorporated are non profit options open to every resident. I urge residents to compare plans and choose the one best meeting their medical needs. Harry C. Harley, M.D. M.P., Halton
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Hal County
Hatton Co-Operative Medical Services
Poysician Services Incorporated
Harry C. Harley
M.D. M.P
Halton
Obituary of Margaret Locker of Rockwood
Miss Margaret Locker McKenzie Street Rockwood died February 3 in Guelph General Hospital after years of ill health. Funeral held at Rumiey Shoemaker Home with Rev. R Conner. interment Rockwood Cemetery. Survived by nieces Olga and Phylis, brother Elwyn. sisters and other siblings predeceased. Born in Nivisa gawa Township she lived in Rockwood 48 years.
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Locker
Rumiey- Shoemaker
Margaret Locker
McKenzie
Rockwood
Guelph General Hospital
Rockwood United Church
R. Conner
A. Bo Root
Paul Frank
Ray Young
Harvey Laverty
Leonard
Clifford McDougall
Rockwood Cemetery
Miss Locker
Nivssagawesa
Olga
Frank Thompson
Acton
Phylis
Wilfred Hauser
Guelph
Elwyn
Brantford
John
Miss
Jennie Locker
Samuel James Locker
Margaret Anderson
United Church Women Hold First Year Annual Meeting
After a fall year the United Church Women gathered for their annual meeting. Mrs. F. E. Lidkes, general secretary, presented a full report to be published in the Five Press next week. President Mea. HL OR. Fame led the session as World Day of Prayer was set for March 1.
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United +Church Women
FE. Lidkes
Five
Mea. HL OR
Fame
Pray
Police Report North Halton OPP Monthly Injury and Accident Totals
North Halton OPP reported eight persons injured and nine figures in property damage across thirty days. Acton police recorded five accidents with total damage around six hundred dollars and several injuries.
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North Halton Opp
Acton Polie
Scout Mothers Plan Repairs and Cleaning at Scout Hall
The Scout and Guide Mothers met in the Scout Hall on Tuesday January 29 with 10 members present. Members discussed repairing card tables, obtaining prices for new ones, a dinner for leaders, and a cleaning bee for the hall. They also planned purchasing books of games for the Brownie packs, printed forms for leaders, and a February hat made from kitchen utensils for each member. The meeting closed with benediction and lunch.
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Beryl Newton
Marian Jerome
Finll
Alice Wilkinson
Thelma Vale
Acton High sports week with wins and playoff clash
Milton leads junior and senior boys basketball 32 to 28 while Milton victory for seniors. girls teams from Acton lose 20 912 and others. junior girls travel to Georgetown. senior bowl teams close to playoff. Model Parliament event at Peel Composite School Brampton February 23 with Georgetown. Acton Student Council reorganization reports due. new student awards system draws attention.
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David Lidken
Milton
Mil Tor
NeptMtar
Milt
Othe
Teo
Acton
Georgetown
Georgethnew
Sis
Woss.a
Peel Composite School
Brampton
Aomech
Waterwands
Acton High
Well Dressed Homemaking Club Display At 4-H Achievement Day
The Halton County 4H Homemaking Club Achievement Day at Williams Avenue High School Milton showcased dusters and housecoats created by 12 clubs. Members presented exhibits and skits on topics like Shoes and Stockings Good Posture and Making The Most Of Our Clothes with many receiving pins and provincial honors.
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Williams Avenue High School
Milton
Halton County
Hornby North
Carol Howden
Limehouse
Janet Duncal
Nelson
Lynn Heatherington
Niassa
Goweyo
Helen Richardson
Palermo
Willa Me
Feeters
Ballinalfad
Trene Kelly
Bannockburn Club
Susan Brown
Sharon Hume
Scotch Block
Palermo South
Shirley, Langevin
Mery ‘Moffat
Lorna—Macphersett
Wendy Bowen
Dubin Club
Nelson Weat Club
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Carol Leslie
Lynda Learmount
Marlene Bull Twnda Williamson
Mar pMape Towbert
Margaret Kingston
Eleanor Karn
Dorothy McLean
Helen’ Richardson
Jane Watson
Achievement Day Planned Under County Home Economists
The event runs under the direction of Mrs Kathleen Cossom Halton County Home Economist. She is assisted by Miss Eleanor Knott of Toronto and Mrs Diane Werevak, Home Economist for Wellington County.
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Kathleen Cossom
Home Economlat
Halton County
Eleanor Knott
Toronto
Diane Werevak
Wellington
Planning Board interviews two applicants for planning consultant
At a Thursday meeting the Planning Board interviewed two candidates for a planning consultant. No hire decision was made and two more applicants will be interviewed later. The board discussed sending variances to the Committee of Adjustment for two properties on Arthur and Wellington Streets and on Pongfield Road, noting concerns about by law compliance and the likelihood of approval.
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Planning Board
Cate
Kurt Helmer
Arthur
Wellington
Heftyer
Karage
Borwardede
Varnes
St John Ambulance Brigades Launch Fund Drive
Campaign to raise funds for the St John Ambulance Local Brigade urges residents to donate. Campaign chairman Paul Neilsen says returns are slow and calls for public support. Volunteers provide services without pay and deserve public backing to prevent folding.
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St. John
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Halifax
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Have
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Beantmore and Company
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UCW
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Barbara
Judith Heslop
Palermo Club
Faith Davis
Marilyn” ‘Sherwood
Nelson Club
Marlene Curtis
Hornby South
Block
Tom Bousfield
J. M. Breckon
Nélson Chub
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Ronnie
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R. HH. Elliott
A. Braita
Manes
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Gar Weed Oil
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