Rabies Workups After Death of Local Dog
Rabies cases reported in South Halton and nearby counties after a Milton area dog died of rabies. Charles MacArthur of Campbellville noted sudden aggression in his German Shepherd. the dog died at Burlington Animal Hospital and was sent to Dominion laboratories in Hull for testing. The MacArthur family and two veterinarians were placed under monitoring as authorities investigate. A locally inoculated farm dog received daily gun for 14 days as a preventive measure. A family pet in Acton was killed and a dead fox was found beside the dog.
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Halton
Milton Ares
Charles MacArthur
Five Side Road
Campbellville
Burlington— Animal Hospital
Dominion Laboratories
Hull
MacArthur
Twe
Animal Hospital
Mitchell
BRL
Acton
Short-Circuit Blamed for House Fire
Two fire crews responded Saturday morning to separate dispatch points due to unclear address. A minor blaze on Churchill Road was extinguished. officials cited a short circuiting electric dryer at Mr. and Mrs. J. Bert Wood’s home as the cause and used a smoke ejector to clear the residence.
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Church St
Churchill Rd
J. Bert Wood
Mary Lou Rogers Second In Division Competition
Mary Lou Rogers placed second in the divisional division of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association Public Speaking Competition held at the Doon Valley Gott and Country Club on a Wednesday night in February. Her speech titled A Student Speaks at Safety covered home, industry, and highway safety, highlighting community efforts like the Safety Elephant campaign and the local Safe ty clubs. The event showcased student commitment to safety education and prevention.
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Mary Lou Roger
Doon Valley Gott and Country Club
al Competitom
Uhe High
Smoking Survey Highlights Effect of Filmstrip Education
The Canadian Cancer Society with the Department of Education surveyed Ontario secondary schools to test a filmstrip To Smoke or Not to Smoke. Results show 2015 of grades 9 to 12 participated, and 4 percent of viewers who had seen smokers previously changed their smoking habits. The Subcommittees on Smoking and Health urge new materials for ongoing education and plan to develop programs for elementary and secondary school pupils.
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Caner Society
Departent of Education
Ontaro
Acten High School
Ihia
Department of Education
Department of Health
Ontario Medical Association
The
Medical Officers of Health
Ontario Tuberculosis Association
Canadian Cancer Society
Tania Division
Cancer Society
Helen Renton Passes Conservatory Vocal Exam
Miss Helen Renton is reported to have successfully passed the vocal examination of the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Her teacher is Mrs Arthur Wiffong of Guelph. She plans to perform eight piano pieces in the spring and may take another total exam then.
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Helen Renton
Pride
Thoronto Conserv
Arthur Will Fong
Guelph
Helen
O P P Installs Signs to Direct to Police Office
Department of Highways workmen placed several signs in town at the end of last week directing motorists to the police office. The installation is described as an innovation by local officials.
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Department of Highways
Nassagaweya Hall Tenders Go Back to Ontario Board
Nassagaweya Township faces a second Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the Nassagaweya administration building project. The Feb 26 session in Brookville will determine the proposed $47,091 building cost, a $30,862 debenture plan, and by law approvals without elector assent.
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Nassagaweya
Ontario Municipal Board
Council Chambers
Brookville
William Coulter
Nassagaweva Council
Nassagaweva
Obituary for Cyril O Ranney in Acton area funeral
Cyril Oswald Ranney died February 16 in Georgetown hospital at 61. Funeral Tuesday at Rumiles Shoemoaker funeral home led by Rev Emmerson of International Gospel Centre and burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Survived by wife Violet daughter Lila and son Keith four grandchildren sister Constance Read brother Albert Ranney. Monte predeceased him. Former Beardmore accountant, long active in church, previously with Lome Scots Reserve Regiment.
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Cyril O. Ranney
Rumiles- Shoemoaker
Cyril Oswald Ranney
Georgetown
Emmerson
International Gospel Centre
Kitchener
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Robert Sly
George Lee
George Bowman
Charles Landsborough
Marray Smith
Lorne Young Phil
Ranney
Beardmore and Co
Lome Scots Reserve Regiment
St John's Church
Toronto
Violet
Keith
Lila
Ro Atkinson
Rockwood
Constance Read
Moncton
Albert Ranney
Sarnia
Monte
M. and S. School Association Plans Catering and Meetings
Executive members met February 8 at the school and voted against sending a delegation to the Niagara Falls convention due to cost. US Judge Langdon could not speak at the March general meeting. an encampment for October or November 17 was discussed. Tom de Vries volunteered to speak at upcoming meetings. Catering plans for the February 17 social at the High School were finalized and bake sale arrangements were reviewed.
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M. 2. Bennett Home and School Association
Niagara Falls
Langdon
Milton Wo
Tom de Vries
Mel Lois Turkow
Taupes
Maw & Wwope
Chicago judge jokes about shy pedestrian walking
A Chicago judge warned a pedestrian who crossed the street at an odd pace that if brought before him again for jay walking his shoes would be revoked. The lighthearted remark reflected the judge's humorous approach to a minor public safety violation.
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Jay Walker
Chicago
Fay
Violin Exam Results From Royal Conservatory in Guelph
February violin exams for the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto were received by two district girls. Dorothy Anne Rourke earned honors and Karen O Rourke was first prize, honors. The exams were held in Guelph, with teacher Mrs. Jennie E Lamb of Guelph.
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Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto
Dorothy Anne Rourke
Karen O'Rourke
Guelph
Jennie E. Lamb
Brazil Study Unit 2 UCS Women Meet at Church
Trinity United Church Women met February 9 in church parlors with Mrs. Wilderspin presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Force and Mrs. Cleave covered the Brazil Mission Study and its link to Canada. A memory tribute honored Mrs. Carlow as World Day of Prayer approached.
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Trinity United Chuirch
Wilderspin
Poole
Rotary Guest Hob McCo Leads Campus Pact at Acton Meeting
A Rotary event Tuesday featured guest Hob McCo, a student leader, presiding over a pledge and oath as the group toured Acton. The arena drew the largest crowd in years for the Od Timers game, with files noting the Tanners drew similar attendance in 1947.
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Hob McCo
Acton
Hesday
Tanners Bast
Kelso Lake Extension Denied by Conservation Board
Halton Region Conservation Authority rejected the advisory board's proposal to increase Kelso Dam storage by extending it northward citing infeasibility. Also notes delays for wildlife relocation at Rattlesnake Park due to a wildlife disease outbreak. Authority appointments and local planning comments recorded.
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Halton
Oakville
Planning Hood
George Atkins
Bedeng
Hood
Athins
Worker Buried Survives Cave-In At Local Site
A worker named Glen Coutter from Walkerton survived a cave‑in in a five foot trench along a sewer line on Yours Street after co workers were trapped. He was rescued, treated at Guelph General Hospital, and released to return to work the same day.
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Sonsation
Glen Coutter
Walkerton
Baieby
Stee Ie
Haa
Tam
Guelph General Hospital
Fat X Save
Eben
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