Wartime Housing Plan Moves in Acton Council
Acton Council discusses a wartime housing project with 50 frame houses on cement foundations without basements. Rents start at 22 dollars monthly for four rooms and 20 dollars for five room units, with costs and debentures outlined and municipal land, water mains, and streets to be supplied. The meeting covered bylaw inquiries, payments to local firms, and adjourned to Wednesday.
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Acton Counc
Reeve McCutcheon
House
Acton
Beautifying Acton Homes Promoted by Fair Committee
Early planning for Acton Fair emphasizes home grounds beautification. Residents will prepare weed catalogs for the season with two entry classes and a single fee. Entries must be submitted to the designated drop points to compete for prizes, with a future meeting and speaker to share design ideas.
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Toters
Gérdona
Acton
Presa
Galt Man Dies After Fall From Train Returning Home
Alfred Charles Cooper 25 of Kay Su Galt fell from a moving special train near Guelph Junction on Sunday early morning while returning from a hockey game. He died en route to Milton hospital from a fractured skull as officials investigate the boundary area near Laken wearing.
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Galt
Alfred Charles Cooper
Kay Su
Milton Fospital
Toronto -To -See
Caltf
Guelph Junction
Aame
Joseph Flint
London
Milton
Dallgil
Thema
Amos Mathews
Smo
Odea
Laken’ Vressing
Pustinet
Nassapawesi
Co Stevenson
Ano
Qest
Crown
Acton Council Debates Indigent Aid and Wartime Housing
Council discussed indigent patients in hospital aid charged to the town and a letter from the liability insurer about Mrs Anha Smith not being paid. The treasurer was told to write off business tax as Dr Joyce has left Acton. The clerk reported results of a welfare questionnaire to Wartime Housing. A motion authorized the clerk to sign an agreement with Wartime Housing to erect city houses in Acton. Two letters thanked the council for service. Aluminum ladders for the Acton Fire Brigade were priced, with more information sought before ordering.
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Lability Insurance Company
Anha Smith
Joyce Sincw
Acton
Ree
Couneill
Reew Cand
Couneil
Cook
Friendly Circle Holds Meeting at Mrs Bean's Home
The Friendly Circle met Wednesday February 12 at the home of Mrs Verna Bean with President Mrs Dorothy Baird presiding. Members enjoyed Valentine games and refreshments from the Kontons.
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Verna. Bean
Dorothy Baird
Laneh
Kontons
United W A Has Four Groups for Work of Year
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Chapel was held at Mr R L Johnson's home on Tuesday. President Mrs J Agar presided with the Desotonnl period led by Mrs FR Cleave. The association divided into four group leaders to plan and fundraise, naming Mars 1 Elapris group 2 Mrs J Wilderspin group 3 Mrs GG MacDonald group 4 Mrs Wo Evans.
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Woman’s Association of the United Chapel
R.L. Johnson
J. Agar
FR Cleave
Mars
Elarpis
J. Wilderspin
GG MacDonald
Wo Evans
Acton Cooper 2nd Wedding Anniversary Celebration
A celebration at the Acton home on Church Street honored Mr and Mrs Hhnye Alehisan on their second wedding anniversary with music tea and floral arrangements. Guests from out of town included Miss Jean Altehison and Dr J J Varty of Toronto.
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Hhnye Alehisan
Church Street
Wari Cel- Yeltatin
Royesk
Karl L Conper
le Waller
der K. Gardiner
Th Walter
Aitehixah
Jean Altehison
R.N
J. J. Varty
Toronto
Centennial Birthday Greetings From Royal Family
Mr. Charles Robertson received birthday greetings from King George and Queen Elizabeth on his 100th birthday. He lived in Winnipeg for many years and now resides with his niece, Mrs. Barl Lambert, after serving as an inmate of the home church.
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Charles Robertson
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Aliso
Winnipeg
Barl Lambert
Lent Services Begin at St Alban’s Church
Lent at St Alban's includes Ash Wednesday Holy Communion and Evening Commination. Regular midweek Holy Communion and sermons continue with meditation using Kodachrome slides on temptation. Preparation classes for Confirmation start February 26 and a church school confirmation class follows the Sunday morning service.
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St. Alban's Church
Church School
Scout and Guide Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
The Scout and Guide Mothers Association held its regular monthly business meeting at Mrs Le Agar's home with President Mrs Ro Spalvogel chairing. Final plans were made for next month’s St Patrick's dance and the Mizpah Bene faction hosted tea after the business portion.
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Scout and Guide
le Agar
Ro Spalvogel
Acton Junior Farmers Take Lead in Rural Horkey Night
Acton Junior Farmers seized the lead in a Georgetown match as Stanier Farmer spearheaded a double header win. Palerno Bridgman and Vernon Brayman led scoring efforts for Milton Juniors, while Stan Price stopped three shots for Milton.
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Acton
Ag ' Acton
Stanier
Farmer
Georgetown
Norn
Hunton
Paterna
Toni Jost
Othe
Milton
Actos Pliver
Bob Marshall
Cor Cree
Byte Somerville
Ken Allan
Groutinge
Norval
Neil VanVitet
Votin McClure
Jone Pach
Murray
Tupingg
Gnome
Palermo
Hugh Powell
Im McGilton
Stan
Pitee
Mugh Powell
Land
Coulson
Meany Features Highlight Knox WMS Program
Knox WMS met February 13 at Mrs M McDonald’s home with Mrs Blaw presiding. Devotion by Mrs W Gould and Mrs Geo Lunt. reports read and adopted. Miss Nellie Anderson’s letter urged books for Brith Gulans students. A Ta Dinc life reading by Eiehic impressed the group. Preparations for February 21 day of prayer were announced and March meeting offered by Mrs Buchanan. A noon luncheon and social time followed.
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Hans Teehydadan
Mra
M. McDonald
Blaw
Char
Geo. Lunt
Nellie Anderson
Brith Gulans
J. J. Hassard
Blow
Mink Txebet
L- Eiehic
Tadinc-A
McDonald
Stroyan McGreavy Wedding in Toronto Church
The Stroyan McGreavy wedding took place at St. John’s Chapel, St. Michael’s Cathedral Toronto. Winnifred Rorig eavs married George W Stroyan of Acton Scotland. Rev A Marahman t officiated. The bride wore turquoise blue wool. attendants wore Paddy green. After the ceremony they honeymooned in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. they will reside in Acton.
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Acton
Puthor“ J. Morgan
Tno
Welcp Hamil
Charles ‘Hamil
Mr Hamill
L Greenock
Scotland
Michael McMillan
FL McMilan
McMillan
Joseph Kaley
Ainele
Hota
M. Stevenson
Greenock
Arnol Weaver
William McMillan
Tune Mulholland
Evelren Braitta
Olga Dyrin
Elma
Renn Traida
Mrs. McMillan
Hamilton
Barfrie
St. Catharines
Georgetown
Laondon
St. John's Chapel
St. Michael's Cathedral
Winnifred
V. Binasak
V. Blasnk
Wacunda
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Plegabardine
Interesting program planned for fruit growers
A fruit growers meeting is set for Tuesday February 25 at Palertive. Agricultural representative J. E. Whitelock says the program, requested by many growers, includes Vineland Station expert Woe Upshot on pruning and rafting, R. Vanttaarlem on soil and orchard management, C. Kelly on orchard spray problems, Geo Wilson on central packing, and G. P. Perkins on the market outlook for the 1970 crop. Further details appear elsewhere in the issue.
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Palertive
Agric
JE. Whitelock
Woe Upshot
Vineland Experimental Station
J RO
Best Game of Season Acton vs Elora
Acton and Elora produced the best game of the season with fast, high scoring action. Townsley opened the scoring for Acton, Quinn and Morton added goals for Elora, and Nelmes tied the game before McDonald equalized late to force a 4 4 stalemate as fans cheered the speed and teamwork throughout.
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Acton
Elora
Inditar Chen
Caine
Tate
Tate 60 Mingles A Pity Were Crowd. Dh Ponds and Conty
Penatty
Pakinneteass
Vikat
Sonny"Townsley
Gillespie
Marve
Townsley
Citter
Quinn
Woods
Norm Morton
Grant Gileaple
Marzo
Marton
Walser
Tanner Turh
Ilo
Sin bin
Rocka
Nelmes
Tirad
McDonald
Basher
Ben
Tayi
Acton Juniors Fall Short in Tuesday Hockey Clash
Georgetown tops Acton 10 4 in aTriple A league game at Credit Valley arena. Georgetown’s Wyle shut down Acton with key saves while Emond Gibbs Lyons and Beaumont led the Papermakers. Acton’s Kentner Dunn and Zajac showed effort but could not pierce the heavier Georgetown defense.
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Acton
Georgetown
Credit Valley Arena
Kentner
Dunn
Zaync
Wyle
Acta Yart
Masters
Townley
Arble
Townsley
Rodgen
Community events and gatherings announced for February and March
Local notices list World Day of Prayer services February 21 at the Presbyterian Church. a box social and dance at Limehouse Memorial Hall on February 2? with lunch. a Patrick's Tea and Cake Sale on March 15 at United Church US Room. Acton Junior Farmers meet February 28 at Town School with guest speaker Johnny Gray and YMCA lunch provided.
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World Day of Prayer
Ofoluck An Know Presbyterian ‘Church
Limehouse
United
Church
Acton
Tome
Johnny Gray
YM. C.A
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McCutcheon
Clark
Salvation Army
Macken J. Sons
Dept of Health
Acton Public Act
Free Press
Nde
D. A. Garrett
S. H. McCron
Symon
Thompson
K. J. Brown
Bell Telephone Co
Manning Electric
Arena
Bob
Milton Hospital
United W.A
the McMillan-Hamilil
ST. Joseph's Church
Knox W.M.S
Stroyan-Mcgreavy
ST. Albans
UW. A
Parists Wall
St. Albants
Stewart
Parker
Penyer Thyas
Hwan
Ladies OF
Wm Arnold
Helen Hamil
St. Josephs Church
jSearé
Turners Curve
Referey Houston
Vlay
Bikey
Elena
Anlees Pergus
Emond
Lyons
Gibbs
Beaumont Jr
Toons
Norton
Scott
Beaumont
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