Acton Tanners Triumph Over Fergus Thistles in Snowbound Clash
Acton Tanners edged Fergus Thistles 4-3 on a snowbound Monday night. Goals by Lindsay, Morton, Marzo, and Townsley carried Acton past Fergus while Cawthra held firm in net amid disrupted officiating and travel woes.
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Campbells
Fergus Thistles
Acton Tanners
Ferguaites
Fergus
OHLA
Herb. Woods
Acton
Lindsay
Cnowthra
Tanners
Dang Kentner
Norm Morton
Henemader
Fregusontin
Pearson
Thlattes
Andress
Evans
Uttley c
Bunce
Ocante
FE. Marzo
Guesple
Cawthre
Cawthra
Thistles
Townsley
Marzo’ Sepaiss Ut
Grant Gillespie
Bees
Lindsay tActons
Morton
Uttley
Montgomery
Fuller
Abbott Acton
Ee E Marzo
Marzo
Vlespie
Centre
Goy
Kentner
Riddall
L. Marzo
N. Morton
Acton Women's Institute Meeting at Mrs Earl Lambert Home
The February session of the Acton Women's Institute met at Mrs. Earl Lambert's house with Mrs Roo Davidson presiding. Plans for the anniversary meeting and federation notices were discussed, donations to the National Institute for the Blind and China Relief approved, and a social closing with songs and thanks offered to the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's, Institute
Earl Lambert
Roo. Davidson
National Institute For the Blind
China Relief
Hunter
Mrzz Thompson
The
Childress Aid
Two Drunks Pay Fines in Acton Police Court
William Harold Leech paid 50 dollars and costs for being drunk in a public place after attending a dance at the town hall and causing a disturbance that led to a night in custody. Charles Jagiello of Hitferest Street Acton paid 25 dollars and costs on a similar charge. Magistrate Langdon heard the cases, with Chief Harrop filing the charges.
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Acton
William Harold Leech
Oe Charlies
Jagiello
Hitferest Street
Casek
Langdon
Harrop
Acton Branch of Canadian Legion Elects Officers
Acton Branch of Canadian Legion holds meeting and banquet in Legion Hall. Arthur Padbury installed as president with Ed Footitt as vice president and Les Dyby as second vice president. Geo Musselle secretary and Albert Milly treasurer. Plans for 1947 discussed after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Franch
Canadian Leyland
Hapad Busta
Legion Hall
Arthur Padbury
Ed. Footitt
Les Dyby Secon
Geo Musselle
Albert Milly
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Agnew Couple Marks Golden Anniversary in Acton and Toronto
Mr. and Mrs. G. Agnew observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Toronto and memories of Acton life. George Agnew, born in Acton, long served as school board member and division court clerk, later grave cutter and railway agent. Mrs. Agnew, active in Knox Church work, the Women’s Institute, and Halton music festivals, helped in Sunday School and ladies’ aid.
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Orpe Appnoew
College Street
Toronto
Hazel
George
Vernon
Acton
George Agnew
Robert Agnes
Dominion
George Agnew J
John’ Agnes
Hartnesy
Manitoba
George Agnes
Gleave Cop
Jessie Bescoby
Christopher Bescoby
Georgetown
Acton Public Utilities Meeting Debates Tree Removal and Water Main
Routine business discussed during Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting. Topics included tree removal on Cameron Avenue, a 600 ft six inch water main extension on Peel and Arthur Streets, and a 220 power line installation at the Micro Pinatle plant with a broken transformer pole awaiting replacement. Accounts were passed for payment.
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Acton
C. M. Hangen
J. FF
OR. MacarMiur
Wallac Jernery Company
Herrington
Forestry Department
Ile Ne
Ontario
Garage Operators of Halton County Meet in Milton
The Halton County Branch of the Garage Operators Association held its February meeting in Milton with President Red Waumstey presiding. The auditor praised the treasurer and McKindley reported on the Royal York meeting, noting over 1000 attendees and optimism for 1947. New committees were formed and plans discussed with plans to raise repair rates and invite a highways official to discuss garage rate issues. Imperial Off Ltd showed two educational films on Middle East expeditions.
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Halton County
Garage Operators Association
Odd Fellows
Milton
Red Waumstey
Pat Patt
Ten McKindley
Royal York
H O
Riniey Win
Ike Lynn
Morris ‘Turner
J. C. Fairs
Dept of Highways
Board of Directors
Tate Imperial Off Ltd
Middle East
Imperial Off
Lauri Mannell
Pat Pat Ma
Recognition Rings and Compacts Sent to Acton Servicemen
The Municipality of Acton issued recognition rings and compacts to war servicemen and next of kin for 1949 45. Fifteen rings were engraved and mailed. twelve items were rejected for defects and returned to the manufacturer for repair before final distribution.
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Camentor Creighton
Acton
Eramosa Council Appoints Assessor at February Meeting
Eramosa Township council met at Rockwood Town Hall in February to appoint an assessor. Albert Sobott and Jehan Ti were considered. Ti won the position at a $460 per completed assessment roll. The meeting covered budget by law changes, village involvement, pound keeper appointment, and tax arrears totaling 4,567.42 on a levy of 44,800. The auditor’s report for 1946 was accepted, dog taxes were adjusted, and welfare and school-payments matters were addressed.
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Reackwood
Eramosa
Rockwood
Albert Sobot
Jehan Ti
Nightin
Budlding
Tiwin
Haugh S.on
Leonard Flewelling
Connent
Varboun Farn
Woh
M Cox. c
Rutherford
London
Ontario
Messrs
Mwutchinson and
Cox
Red
Town faces 63 mill tax rate for 1947 budget
Council approves 62 mill net rate after adjustments to cover water mains gas police salaries and street repairs. A special meeting set estimates and bylaw to maintain services while reader notes ongoing mail and paper shipment delays affecting local newspaper quality.
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Connett
Weoure 7 Ve
HAT
Acton
Cornell
Sane
Agel
Carnel
Eircum- Atnnees
Bhatt
Catting
Brock
Church Street
Manning
Chinea
F. J. McCutcheon
Halton Hog Producers form group at Milton Court
At a Milton Court house meeting, R Bruce Reid of Georgetown was elected president of the Halton Hog Producers Association. A four-township board will guide the group with aims to work with the Ontario Hog Producers Marketing Board to improve marketing and stabilize hog prices. Directors include Percy Merry, Rob Millar, Ivan Richardson, and others from Milton, Georgetown, Rockwood, Campbellville, Acton, Norval, and surrounding areas. Bruce Reid and Percy Merry named delegates to a Toronto convention in March.
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Milton Court House
Bruce Reid
Georgetown
Halton Hog Producers Association
Reid
Helton Hog Producers
Chasse
Ontario Ilog Producers Marketing Board
Ontario
Vog Producers' Association
W. F. Tummon
Percy Merry
Hornby
Robi Millar
Ivan Richardson
Campbellville
Federation of Agriculture
Trafair
Clayton May
Ice Carnival at Acton Arena Next Week Feature Event
Acton Arena hosts a grand ice carnival next Friday with a visiting group from Icelandia Toronto performing. The program includes fancy skating, broomball, clowns and prizes. Acton Legion sponsors this event with tickets on sale and two prize draws included with admission.
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Actgn
Acton
Canadian Legion
Icelandia
Toronto
Staae
Special Night Classes for Polish Veterans Continue
Polish veterans on Halton County farms begin seven week English classes at Milton Public School each Tuesday evening. Principal F E Foster leads the experiment run with the Ontario Education Board cooperation. Classes aim to increase value to employers, improve welfare, and build basic English and citizenship. Veterans provide transport to and from sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Addit Extucation Board of
Ontario
W. Foster
Valentine Tea and bake sale at Parish Hall
Listings show events including a Valentine Tea and bake sale with apron booth at Parish Hall on Saturday February 15 at 3 o clock. Also a 29 31 32 Dance at Brookville Hall on Friday February 14 under Good Orchestra with prizes and 35 cent admission. Town Hall Actoway hosts Olde Tyme and Modern Dance February 14 with Jordan and his Orchestra dancing 9 to 1 and 50 cent admission.
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Parish
Brookville’ Hall
Good Orchestra
Ad Mission
Town Hall
Actow
Jordan
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Acton Women's "Institute
Manuel
Justice of the Peace
Jedge
Chinoceros
Mrs. G. Agnew
Mark
Acton Free Press
Kak
MacDonald Electric
General Tv
James RK
Kearney Corp
Math Express
Transport
Can Braks Co Ld
Solo
Eramosa Council
Hutchinson and Cox
L. W. Chapple
Association of Rural Municipalities
Ontario Good Roads Association
Association of Assessing Officers
George Crothers
Lta
Hungerford
Department of Agriculture
Sinty
John A. Smith
Wim. McDonald
Mt. Nt
Council
Fereneh—Ailion
Wojuato
Quebec
Detidex
Vyear
Eran
Acton Arena
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