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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 24, 1949

Page

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Acton Council Sets Tax Rate and Incorporation Steps

Acton Council met Monday with Reeve Jones presiding. The meeting discussed applying to the Municipal Board to change the village status to a town, with Kennedy noting grounds for the change and drafting a by law. The finance committee report and water rate talks continued as street lights, tree removals, and town bylaw work were considered.

Acton Saidon L. Hotchen T. Nico W. J. McLeod E.G Tyler T. Jones Kennedy Department of Municipal Affairs Feeve Cornell Finance Committee A. Gordon Konda Konda 2660 62 J. 2B. Mackenzie Dept. of Highways Sander Bell Telephone Acton Free Preas McEachern Electrix County Health Unit Mm Smethurst Public Utilities Commission Park Avenue Chuck Street Victoria Avenue

Play-off Game Set for Guelph Memorial Arena

A playoff tilt between Acton and Crown is slated for tomorrow night at Guelph Memorial Arena 830 PM. General admission 50 cents, reserved seats 75 cents. Bus transport arranged with a $1.00 return fare and tickets on sale at the Dominion Hotel.

Acton Crown Guelph New Memorial Arena Dominion Hotel

Commencement of Acton High School Graduation Acknowledged

The Acton High School commencement featured a fine program with Grade 9 girls performing When Day Is Done under Master of Ceremonies J Dilla. Principal C A Stewart presided over Graduation Exercises with presentations by Re Jones Mise M Ryder and Mrs Baird for graduates and proficiency award winners. Junior and Senior boys staged a lighting PT display, while girls sang Old and new songs and danced in numbers including The Finnish Schottsheye The Sailors Hornpipe and Now is the Hour. The Master of Ceremonies praised participants and directors as the program concluded with the National Anthem.

J. Dilla C. A Stewart Re Jones Mise M Ryder Shirley Thompson Lorraine Mullin Olive Musselle Schottsheye Hogaland Thompson Phaelkc Master of Ceremonias Adtora

Nassagaweya Appoints Assistant For the Assessor

At a special Nassagaweya Township Council meeting on February 25 10840 a resolution appointed Geo S Fulton Ramstant Amasor to assist in completing the assessment under the Permanent Plan. Centennial Reunion committee members met with the council to appoint committees reviewing the work of the historian.

Nassaagaweys Geo. S. Fulton Historion

Valentine Program by So Ed Club Knox Church

The So Ed Club of Knox Church held a Valentine Party in a decorated classroom last Wednesday evening. Speakers included Mr Rugged Patterson and Mr Crawford Douglas with others giving readings and humor. Prizes went to Mrs Adu Near and Mrs A Ko Mann for an anagram, and to Robby Armstrong and Aire D Maplienien for a limerick.

Knox Church Rugged] Patterson iMr FO Blow Solan Crawford Douglas Fo Anderson Mian Margaret Garvin Adu Near Mra A Ko Mann TA Smith Maneerie Hall Robby “Armstrong Aire D. Maplenien Ted Haneen Mises Marguerite Hoazell Douglas Maplenden A Smuth Marjure Mall Bobby Armstrong David Holmes St Valentine Rom Armstrong Margaret Armstrong

Open Night at Bannockburn Farm Forum Draws Crowd

Open Night at Bannockburn Farm Forum attracted about 45 attendees on Monday. The public enjoyed refreshments crokinole and checkers with door prizes won by Mrs Cook and Mrs Jack Airdrie taking the consolation.

Bannockburn Farm Forum Cook Jack Airdrie Chas— Iine J. M Steele

Junior Farmers Hold Successful Euchre and Dance

Acton Junior Farmers hosted a euchre and dance evening at Leone Acheul with a strong turnout. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ho Switter and Mr Rob Darsesorn while Mr Gee Se rs received a prize for efforts during the event.

Acton Leone Acheul Farsleith Rob Darsesorn Gee Seth Ayniente

Good Turns For Boy Scout Hall Still Continue

Unclear text reports unsolicited donations to a Boy Scout hall with donations noted from AWaRe Fcoutt, Mr. A. Clifford, B. D. Rachlin, and Elliott Bros. The article mentions flooring installation and acknowledgments despite garbled wording.

Boy Scout Hall Walt P. Shave Aware A. Clifford B. D. Rachlin Elliutt. Bros

Public Utilities to Purchase Poles of Telephone Co

Acton Public Utilities Commission met in regular session Tuesday evening with Commissioners Jones MacArthur and Chairman Hansen presiding. Actions included transferring 180000 from Water Works to General Corporation, insurance increases to 20000 40000 90000, pole purchases from Bell Co for 20400, plans for joint office costs, street light installations, and requests to halt rink flooding by schools.

Public Utilities Telephone Co Acton Consolidated Machinery Co Wilson Wedld Telephone Co Bell Co Hell Co Commission Bell Telephone Co Bell Lambert Princepals Comend HEPC Park Avenue Church St Willow Street

Girl Injured By Broken Glass Falls Near Home

iHunter daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hunter sustained a deep severe laceration to her thigh after falling on broken glass near her Street home. Wound required stitches to close.

iHunter Fred Hunter See

District Board Meeting in Acton Monday Evening

The North Hatton High School District Board met in Acton with Dr. C Martin and others present and Chairman A Leasument presiding. They noted that Mr Rabin could not take the position, praised G A Dills for returning, approved the usual Halton Music Festival grant, and named Ted Nannen as the board’s Music Festival representative. Accounts amounting to $11,072 were approved, including building payments. A Guelph Collegiate estimate of $46,220.52 for tuition dues was noted. Principal Stewart invited members to the Acton School commemoration and transport arrangements for rural pupils were set.

North Hatton High School Ony Monta C Martin Ro Carbett DN McLaughin Wm Coon Rte Pickett Foowb Fitzgerald G A Dills Mr & Rabin Halton Ted Nannen Music Festival G A Dulles Tees Guelph Catlegiale Halton Board North Halton Stewart Acton

February Meeting of United Womens Missionary Society

The February meeting was held at Mrs Caldwell's home with Mrs Caldwell presiding. Devotional by Min Bo Veldhuis who also led singing. Miss M Mainprize and Mrs adhary to coordinate World Day of Prayer. A ladies committee to canvass for new members. Funds discussed as need grows. Mrs Ly Packer closed with prayer and thanks to Mrs Caldwell.

Woru Miaasonary Society of the United Chunch Bo J Caldwell Mra Caldwell Min Bo Veldhuis Miss M Mainprize Mra Adhary Oo Becca A T Brown Misa M Mainprige Mra Ly Packerng Caldwell

Acton Juniors Win First of the Play-Off Games

Acton Juniors triumphed 8 3 over Georgetown Junior, with Stan Fay Vaughan and Keith Fay leading the scoring. The match was fast and hard fought as Acton pressed early and held off Georgetown’s challenge to claim a playoff opening victory.

Acton Juniors Acton Redmen Georgetowns Stan Fay Vaughan Keith Fay Acton Tom Vistors Kamed Sre Nut Georgetown McNet Ted Gerad Acton Vawenen Khoo Namie Taby Uckcs Antun USA Waugnas Fay Townaley Inglis -Scotts Faye Entner Asor Epenn Ines Ingles Jay Louth Fay Saat SBS Scon Ss. Fay Y Vaughan K. Scott Zajac Kentnes

Tanners Fall to Georgetown in Playoff Thriller

Georgetown Raiders defeated Acton Tanners 4 0 in the best two of three semi final after an early period two quick goals. Evans held the Haiders firm and despite Bradbury and teammates attempts Acton failed to capitalize as tempers flared and injuries occurred. The series resumes Friday in Guelph with a possible deciding game.

Georgetown Raiders Acton Tanners Haeiders Serice Guelph New Memorial Arena Haider Georgetown Tnoe Art Evans Haiders Ted Hilson Max Bradbury Hratthwaite Hodgins Bradbury Hilson Tei Sir Galsheds Jack Kempshead Kempshead Kent Storey Rangers Aon Mnute Max

Thieves Ransack Editor's Home on Monday Evening

The home of Mr and Mrs Dills on Frederick Street was broken into Monday between 7:30 and 11:00 pm. About 200 dollars, two watches, a $250 gold piece, two silver coins, mining certificates, and a school bag were taken. Entrance was through the back door. the burglar knew the family routine. Chief Harrop investigated after Mrs Dills found both doors open.

Mr and Mire Dills Fredenck St Trier Mra ‘Dilla John Morton Travenary Warmsde Metoro Harrop Mohan Hessre Gong

Coming Events Announcement ad

Halton Male Choir at United Church Monday February 29 ticket sales. Friendly Circle Easter Tea and Baking Sale set for Saturday April to the home of Mrs Jan Symon from 3 to 5 pm.

Halton United Churcn Jan Symon

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