Glen Williams Bridge Opens With Local Ceremony Saturday
County council meetings report Glen Williams Bridge ready for traffic this week with a ceremonial opening planned for Saturday at 2 pm. Warden to cut the ribbon, officers note plans for road safety and ongoing infrastructure work.
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York County
Prunong
Wat
Roy Smith
Reeve W. HM. Biggar
Quebec City
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Rom. Smith
Oakville
Dufferin County
Acton Free Press
Counect
Glen. Williams
Heeve Wes Murray
New Utilities Meeting Outlines Service Upgrades in Action
The Acton Dale UD meeting chaired by M Hansen discussed underground cable work on Frederick Street between Teammore and Co Entraner. Funds were allocated by transferring 400 from Ware tepugrka to al Ac count, with two Ontario bonds totaling 2000 to finance Public Utilities work. Some consumers faced cutoffs for unpaid bills while salary increases for John Lambert and Valdson were approved. a 60 cycle power changeover timeline was hinted in a letter from OMEU. A new H truck project and nameplate prep were also reviewed alongside department gear and supplier bills.
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Acton Dale
Orden
Province of Ontario
John Lambert
Meo
Raznvaldson
Mer Lambert
Rown- Valdson
OMEU
Ideal Commission
Woodstock
Local Scout Mothers Auxiliary Social Evening
On Tuesday the Scout Mothers Auxiliary met at Mr. Spielvogel's home for a social evening. Each member brought a guest and games were played. A dainty lunch was served and a short business meeting followed. The treasurer reported $15.50 raised at the last event and plans were made for a Scout parents rights event in the near future.
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Spielvogel
Becau
Welcome Home Party for Lieut J H Ware
A welcome home party was held for Lieut J H Ware returning from overseas. Attending were his wife and daughter Susan, Doreen Steele, Mrs D Williamson and Diane of Georgetown, Mr and Mrs Dean Leake of Gebdrietown, Mr and Mrs J B Watkins, Jan and Jacqueline of Acton, Mr and Mrs R C Cunningham, Joan and Gordon of Milton, and Mr Hamilton Burke of Milton.
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J. M. Steele
J. H. Ware
Susan
Doreen Steele
D. Williamson
Diane
Georgetown
Dean Leake
Gebdrietown
J. B. Watkins
Jan
Jacqueline
Acton
R. C. Cunningham
Joan
Welcome Home Hon J Cook paved Dick in Coane
Veterans return and families welcome returning servicemen after overseas duty with Canadian and Allied forces. The article notes Amiens France Sicily Italy Holland and Genoa service locations with multiple named individuals and their home towns and addresses. It mentions the use of a hospital ambulance unit and lists postal addresses on Main Street and nearby areas. It ends with a cooking tip about keeping fruit pies and gravy from boiling over during oven cooking.
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Hon J Cook
Acton Friends
Tha Pe Pod Ambulance
France
Tielgium
Ploliand
Genonang Tlefore
Wintham’s
Gar
Acton
Dee Aeife
Arkelt
Tragedy in Klora Home After Rifle Accident
An eleven year old girl Het Brown died and a second child was injured when a rifle accidentally discharged during a family cleaning in Klora. The father Scott Brown, known as a local athlete, reportedly handled the weapon incorrectly as bystanders watched during a family gathering.
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Theo
Dauaghter
Het
Fee Steter Tromon
Darde
Scott
Hirowty
Pda
Metty
Anny
Woman's Association Met At Home Of Mrs Richardson
The Woman's Association of the United Church held a winter gathering at Mrs D Richardson's home on Tuesday. Min Agni presided. devotional by Miss Robb and Miss Hawthorne. Plans discussed for a banquet to honor sisters enlisted from the church. Members started quilting again. meeting ended with prayer and a social lunch with thanks to Mrs Richardson for hospitality.
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DP Richardson
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Agni
Min Robb ‘Mettoot
Misa
United Church
Mra Whettom
Mra
H Michardaan
Mra. Veldhuia
Mia Richardson
Tanners Lead Elora With 5-3 Hockey Win
Acton Tanners defeated Elora Rocks 5-3 in a rough game at Quinn for Elora. Bayliss Gay and Walser starred for Acton. Quinn assisted for Elora with several key plays. standings show Acton atop the group as the schedule nears playoffs.
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Acton Tanners
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Walser
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Acton
Wier
Nelson
N.morton
Norm Morton
Kentner
Booster Night At Arena Delivers Grand Hockey Display
Nearly a hundred in uniform took part in a grand parade and exhibition at the Arena Acton. Maple Leaf visitors from Buffalo faced the Tanner club in a feature game ending in a draw with Morton and Bayliss scoring. Referees Syl Apps and Turk Broda oversaw a night praised for hockey for all groups.
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Vart—lorenzo Hockey Club
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Potenta Maple Leafs
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Acton Folke
Acton Athlntic Association
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Hantama
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Turk Mewle
GW McKenzie
Toronto
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Halton
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Arceton
Norm Morton
Hall
Lorenzo Hockey Club
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Rochester
N. Y
Bindernagel
Bus
Morton
Johnny Gay
Foster
Lorenzo
Morris
Bayliss
Goy
Acton
Schmalz
Weal
Erin Township appoints 1946 officials and approves expenditures
At Hillsburg meeting February 4 1946 Erin Township named John Mee as Assessor and Brock Oasis and Dain as others with full council present. A by law to collect dog tax was rescinded and a new by law for 1946 expenditures approved listing road 2500 bridge 107000 machinery 140000 superintendance 370000 maintenance 1100000 total 3000000. Reeve and Deputy reeve named to attend Municipal Association. Salvation Army donation of 25.00. Accounts paid: general 789.71 retter 49.53 road 947.81. Meeting adjourned for Hillsburg March 4 1946.
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Hilsburg
Heeve
Stoande
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Retter
Hillsburg
Mrs J W Wolfe Hosts Shower for Miss Mary Young
Mrs J W Wolfe entertained a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Mary Young who will marry soon. Twenty guests took part in contests before the bride opened gifts under an umbrella with pink and white streamers and capida. Mrs Clayton poured tea and lunch was served by the hostess with help from Mrs J C Matthews Mrs Harry Otterbein and Miss Relta McNabb.
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JW. Wolfe
Mary Young
Former Minister Rev J M Moyer Dies at 81
Retired United Church of Canada minister and former Ontario Temperance Federation director J M Moyer died Sunday at his daughter’s home in Vineland Station aged 81. He served 25 years in Acton and 42 in ministry, retiring in 1935. Survived by daughter Mrs Ernest Culp and brother William Homer of Woodstock.
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United Church of Canada
Ontario Temperance Federation
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Vineland Station
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United Church
Acton Friends
Moyer
Tintern
Beamaville
Winona-Fruitlardd
Willam Homer
Woodstock
Coming Events Dance at Orton Community Hall
Community notices list a dance on Saturday February 16 with S Elliott's Orchestra and a euchre event. A second euchre and dance on February 20 at the Legion Hall with Lily Lusch serving. Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts. Weekly euchre and dance at L O L Hall Crewmans Corner at 8:30. Admission 3 cents. Refreshments and light lunch.
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Saturay
S. Elliott
Legion
Crewnon
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