Fire loss review at utility commission meeting
Acton hydro shop fire costs discussed at a Public Utilities Commission session. Losses listed include 1048 for new truck equipment damage, 290 to paint and repair the truck, 309 in the shop office, 3902 in equipment losses, and 1557 to replace 21 water heaters. Building repair costs not fixed but estimated near 2000. Insurance: 10000 building, 4000 stock, 1000 office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hydro
Public Utilities Commission
Breaks Windshield With Head in Crash
A Toronto man, Russell Diplock, was hospitalized Saturday after his head shattered a car windshield in a collision on the Fourth Line of Esquesing south of No 7 Highway. He suffered head lacerations and severe shock as his vehicle collided with two others, with damage estimated around 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Esquesing
No. 7
Russell Diplock
Clifford Diplock
Leonard
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
Learn To Make Money On Film Shown At Rotary Club
A film on money production secured by Walter Woodburn was shown at the Rotary club meeting. The program traced how Canada bank signs printing, checking and distribution were carried out. Fred Wright reported plans for Rotary’s 50th anniversary in Acton later this month. President Art Padbury was ill, with vice-president Harold Ki presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Woodburn
Rotary Club
Canada Bank
Rotary
Acton
Fred Wright
Art Padbury
Harold Ki
W. Woodburn
R. Bean
Chamber Plan Endorsed for Local Canvassing
Chamber of Commerce endorses a certificate system to approve canvassers for charity, charging a small fee but pledging to donate it back for town organizations. Volunteers sought for an industrial promotion booth at the International Trade Fair. A plan to raise 40 000 to 45 000 for artificial ice was discussed, with Wm Davey named to lead a financing committee. The Station Hotel becomes the permanent meeting place with monthly sessions on the second Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
J. Gay
North Halton
Newton
Wm. ‘Davey
Church Men's Association Meeting Covers Speaker Film and Games
About 30 attended the regular monthly Men’s Association meeting at the United Church. After devotions by Bruce Shoemaker, Rev. Hayward of Ospringe spoke, a film by Dick Bean was shown, and six men played piano during the games. Walter Woodburn arranged the film. Mansell Nellis led the program. the night ended with a pancake and tea feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Association of the United Church
Bruce Shoemaker
New “Church
Rev
Hayward
Ospringe
Mansell Nellis
Dick Bean
Walter Woodburn
Non Resident Pupils Diminished by Acton Annexation
Acton public school enrollment stands at 598 with principal G W McKenzie reporting that annexation reduced non resident pupils to nearly zero while Dublin area pupils number three. Board votes for safety lights at River Main and Mill Willow intersections and approves supplies funds and 1955 budget estimates with a $51 159 council requisition and a $30 280 government grant. The presentation of the model boat City of Acton by J B Chalmers is noted as a craft display incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton _public school
G. W. McKenizie
W.W. Wolfe
Dublin Area
McKenzie
River
Willow Streets
River and
Mill
Nemies
L Sknce
Acton
J.B. Chalmers
Wise
Department of Highways
Willow
Main
Iin
Council
Credit Valley Watershed Committee
Ross Simmons
Fairy Lake
R._ Everd
County Council Delays Budget Approval for Halton Health Unit
At their Milton meeting county council delayed approving the Halton Health Unit budget of 82 850 for 1955. Dr Archie F Bull noted half the sum is provincial funded but council seeks more accounting and a council representation on the Health Unit board. Salaries makeup 62 820 with 12 000 for travelling and 435 for equipment. An anticipated 15 000 deficit would be offset by 1954 surplus. Page six continues.
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County Council
Halton County
Milton
Archie F. Bull
Council
William Deans
A. Norton
Georgetown
Robert Shane
Bull
Urban Board Studies Trade Fair Display and Engineer Plan
The North Halton Urban Board discussed trade fair display options for the International Trade Fair at Georgetown. J Hannigan proposed a 10 by 12 foot display with an automatic projector and four companies to submit arrangements with a possible $50 extra for three pictures. The board planned a three-town engineering committee to study responsibilities and a central engineering office. The next meeting was set for March 8 at Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Hannigan
Parchade
Aes Ausehine
Seenary J
Mann
Tyler
Acton
Armstrong
Georgetown
Martin
Milton
Ross Simmons
Engie
Stan’ Allen
Jeeve S
Childs
C. Lindsay
Simmons
Wagset
Acton Midgets Fall In Playoff Opener At Home 5-2
Acton midgets drop the first game of the playoff series 5 to 2 against Elora at Acton arena. Kraft scored three goals for Elora while Sinclair netted both Acton goals with Coxe assisting on both. The next game moves to Elora tonight as the series continues.
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Acton
Elora
Kraft
Sinclair
Coxe
McKenna
Hiraft
Wilds
Lee
Marshall
Hurst
Fireside film aids faith after wartime loss
An intercongregational fireside at the Presbyterian church on February 6 featured hymns soloists and a film The Flickering Flame about a man who loses faith after wartime losses. The event, part of the Operation Friendship series, ended with lunch and prayers and will inspire more gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ray Costerus
Frank Bean
United Church
Clarence Coles
Frances Oakes
Fay Garner
Mary Reid
Helen
Landsborough
Armstrong
Fund Donation Segue Tees Mae: Prepared Eee Sorwendea
A short note notes donations for a fund with a segue tease and a note about Mae. The fragment references preparations and a sorrowful tone. Further context is unclear due to missing details.
Council Pessimistic Over Rising Uncontrollable Levies This Year
The town council, facing a higher budget and rising uncontrollable expenses, plans a special meeting next Tuesday to review 1955 education costs. Public School Board representatives reported a levy jump from 41 398 in 1954 to 58 521 in 1955, driven by increased instructional costs and more housing and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board
W. Wolfe
T. Watson
C. Bradley
Knox Church Reports 37 New Members at Annual Meeting
The Knox church annual meeting reported 37 new members admitted to Communion, 26 children and two adults baptized, and a 13 percent rise in mission givings. Murray Smith, William Benson and Stanley Norton joined the board of managers for three years. A weekly calendar will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Board of Managers
C.G.I.T
W.M.S
Murray Smith
William Benson
Stanley Norton
F. Rawlings
Past Masters At Lodge Meeting In Halton
Halton area lodges gathered at the 1.0.0F Hall in Milton for the county Orange Lodge meeting on Saturday February 5. Acton Georgetown Oakville Campbellville Milton Stewarttown and Hornby sent members, with one Grand Lodge officer present. Officers elected included Jack Stokes Campbellville as county master Ernest G. Wilson Milton as deputy, Harold Kelly Oakville as chaplain Ernest Rawson Georgetown as reelected financial secretary George Collins Campbellville as treasurer C B Beaty Hornby as first lecturer John Wilson Hornby as second lecturer James McLennan Hornby as second lecturer. The meeting was honored by 13 PostCounty Masters and the county master praised a successful year and urged continued lodge progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
County Orange Lodge
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Oakville
Campbellvle
Stewarttown
Jack Stokes
Campbellville
C. M
Ernest G. Wilson
Harold -Kelly
Ernest Rawson
George Collins
C. B. Beaty
Hornby
Mars
Percy
John Wilson
James’ McLennan
Induction of Rev E H Jones as Rector at Acton and Rockwood
The Rt Rev W Bagnall announced the induction of Rev E H Jones as rector of St Albans Acton and St John Rockwood for Thursday March 10. The ceremony will be conducted by Archdeacon W G O Thompson and readings and license presentation by Canon F C Jackson. Church keys to be given by wardens William Denny and L A Duby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & Bagnall
Niagara
E. H. Jones
St. Alban's
Acton
St. John's
Rockwood
Jones
Ww. G. O. Thompson
Halton
Wellington
F. C. Jackson
William. Denny
L. A
Duby
People's
C.G.I.T. Entertains Town Youth Groups
Knox Presbyterian church hosted Acton youth groups with Ella Jany guiding games and a fourfold discussion on world friendship. A skit by one group and a song led by Mins Watkins followed. St Albans Girls Auxiliary members led worship, and C.G.L.T. served lunch before taps to end the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The.c.git
Knox, Presbyterian Church
Acton
Ella ‘Jany
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Utilities Commission
D. Mason
Ontario
Mearshall
Commission
Mason
Hamilton Hydro Office
J. Lambert
Frederick
Mill Streets
Chamber of Commerce
Mill St
Repert J. Newton
The
Gazette Printing Company
Burlington
Urban Board
More Children Council
Bradley
Lindsay
Watson
Glelex
Braida
Glenles
Thomas and
Thomas
Coles
Knox Report
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