Halton Inventors Form Snowplow Company
Two Halton County residents design and manufacture specialized snow plows in Hornby and Campbellville. Gordon Brigden and Leslie Lowe head Halton Manufacturing Co Ltd which started in October with patents pending on both plows the Whirlwind Snow Loader and Cylinder Snowfly.
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Halton County
Hornby
Campbellville
Gordon W. Brigden
Leslie
Acton
Georgetown
Oakville
Preston
Waterloo
Elmira
Fergus
Guelph
Brantford
Lowe
Campbelville
Dunbar
Halton ‘Manufacturing Company ‘Limited
Mansell Nellis
Milton
Agar's Coal Sheds Take Fire Monday
Firefighters found the blaze at Agar's coal sheds on Mill and Yonge streets after an initial report timed around 6 p.m. The office on Main and Mill was cleared as spectators used snow to help. Lorra ine Hargrave typed the alarm and the department rushed to the scene.
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Agar
Main
Mill Sis
Mill and
Yonge St
Lorraine Hargrave
Marion MacGibbon Weds Donald Ross in Yuletide Service
Marion Isabel MacGibbon daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank MacGibbon of Montreal wed Donald Ross son of Mr and Mrs Alex Ross in Kembourne Park United Church Acton. Rev Pne Gilchrist officiated with Christmas music and a reception at The Towers in Toronto. The bride wore ivory slipper satin with tulle illusion and carried white mums and ivy. Attendants wore green velvet and fur muffs. ushers included Thomson Corner Edward Kapke and Garth Derrich. Guests came from Montreal Nova Scotia New Brunswick Hamilton Toronto Acton and area.
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Kembourne Park United Church
Yuletide
Marion Isabel Macibbon
Frank MacGibbon
Montreal
Donald Ross
Alex Ross
Kinrive Farm
Acton
Pne Gilchrist
Weil
Ivy
Barbara Kevill
Mary Carmichael
Ann Green
Eleanor Ross
Bill Howard
Toronto
Thomson Corner
Edward Kapkeé
Garth Derrich
Witnass
Nova Scotia
New Briongwick- Ningars
Hamilton
Belton
Christmas Parties and Gym Events at Acton Y
Separate Christmas parties and gym competitions were held at the Acton Y Saturday before Christmas. The bowling tournament drew strong attendance with Joyee Palmer Row, Sheppard, Cheryl Morton, Joe Dgny, Joan Merrie and Helen Lux ton posting high scores. A toboggan party and bean feed closed the day with over 30 guests, including Mr Edo Jennings supported by the High team and adviser Ken Allen.
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Claude Cook
Ken Allen
Agas
Acton al
Jeys
Edo Jennings
Joyee Palmer Row
Sheppard
Cheryl Morton
Joe Dgny
Joan Merrie
Helen Luxton
Ena Lenmings
Jovey Ralnet
George Gakes
Elaine Doe
Michael Hurst
Elizabeth Jars
Rob Coon
Don Wilds i
Theft robs garage north of Glen Williams for about $7000
The article reports a Saturday morning theft north of Glen Williams with about $7000 in nets stolen. Approximately $2400 was taken from a garage owned by Industrial Sand and Gravel Co after the door was forced open. The provincial police are investigating the robbery.
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Glen Williams
Industrial Sand and Gravel Co
Dublin School Christmas Concert Voted Best Ever
Dublin school held its annual Christmas concert on December 22 directed by Mr. John Butler. The program featured a musical play We Three Kings, carols for children and audience, piano duets, recitations, a musical comedy and a finale Rudolph the Road Nosed Reindeer. Santa distributed treats ending a joyful evening.
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Dublin
John Butler
Charles Cutts
M.C
Canada
Babe
Pierrette
Denise Ridley
Marilyn Rognvaldson
Johnny O'Rourke
Jacqueline
Grant Stirbey
Jim Thé Carter
Lad
Melba Williamson
Rudolph the Road Nosed Reindeer
OMHA Doubleheader Schedule Set for Acton Elmira
Elmira officials and local clubs drew up OMHA hockey fixtures last Thursday. The opener lands in Acton this Friday January 5 with possible postponement due to mild weather. The schedule features Elmira Acton and Flora matchups plus Fergus Hespeler Elora and Georgetown venues across January and February with several rematches.
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Ato
Elmira
OMHA
Acton
Tris
Elnora
Rama's
Vt Oa
Elomi Feses
Hespeler
Fergus
Flora
Dr. Oakes Named Chairman of Board
The Public School Board held its inaugural meeting at 7 30 p m on Tuesday at the Public School. Ex chairman Oakes was unanimously chosen to serve as chairman for 1931. Committees were appointed and the secretary reported $30 non resident fees. The Municipal Board approved a new school and requested tender details. Regular meetings were set for the first Tuesday each month at 7 30 p m with $751 19 finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board
Wight
Oakes
Ehair
J. H. Creighton
T G Jones
C. Weard
T. E Watson
J. W. Wolfe
F. G. Oakes
Council
Municipal Board
Mann
Nlhsh.s.d
Skies
Fire Destroys New Year House in Erin Parish
Ospringe correspondent reports a New Year morning blaze gutted the Chapman residence on Erin road. Neighbor Fred Scott saw smoke, woke Mr Chapman and housekeeper Mrs Mac Smith who escaped. Chapman suffered head burns attempting to return inside as neighbors fought flames. few belongings saved.
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Wm. Chapman
Erin
Fred Scott
Hit Miss Contest Winners Named in Local Sports Meet
Results announced for inners named Hit and Miss in a school competition at Acton Yo. Top performers include Teresa Archie 49 points and Grace Clow 47, with midgets and juniors posting notable scores. Event showcased regional athletes and promises a similar future program.
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Acton
Don Linds Nonald
Ann Deforest
Mary Hun Ter
Grace Clow
Teresa Archie
Bors
Michael Hunt
Ted
Bob Armstrong
Dorothy Dawkins
Stuart
New Licence Plates Go On Sale in Acton
The new 151 Heenee plates went on sale Tuesday morning at J. B. Gauliner’s Mill Street office in Acton. Roy Good-Wine sold the second plate. Plates feature blue lettering on white, with the year 19 and Ontario marked on opposite sides.
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Acton
J. B. Gauliner
Mill
Reveral
G. A. Dilla
Acto
Oryss
Roy
Ontario
Erin Township Council Adopts 1951 Assessment Roll
Erin Township Council met in Hillsburgh with Reeve Gald win Burt presiding. A by law adopting the revised 1951 assessment roll was introduced and passed. Resolutions granted James M. Leitch as trustee for Erin High School District and awarded snow plowing contract to Bates Construction Co. for 1950 51. Treasurer authorized to adjust receipts and charges with Wellington County, Hillsburg Police Village, and the Telephone Commission. Tax arrears list to be preshared. Road commissioners paid: reeve 110, deputy reeve 95, councillors 85 each. Vehicles for Alberts Wheeler and Harald Griffin to be paid 500 each. General accounts 742 36 relief 148 23 sheep 50 0 road 3150 09 Hillsburg road 409 75.
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Erin” Township
Cin
Wellington
Hilsburg
Court of Revision
Alberts Wheeler
Harald Griffin
Hillsburg
New Year's Service at Knox Church
An impressive watchnight service was held at Knox Church with late prayers and devotional readings. Kenneth Mann read Proverbs four as Mrs H prize and Miss Isabel Anderson performed poems, with singing by several congregants and Rev ROW Armstrong delivering devotions before fellowship and refreshments.
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Knox Church
Hymal
Kenneth Mann
M Coles
H Prize
Isabel Anderson
Howard Coles
Jesus
Alex Mican
George Miss. Nelle
Ed Hassard
Lord Tunnyson
Alex “Minn
Row Armstrong
On Chase
Mos Iner McLeHan
Ancestral portraits spark banter in Maine shop
In a Maine antique shop I spotted two early American portraits and asked the proprietor about them. He called them ancestors and claimed anyone might claim them, describing himself as an enterprising Yankee.
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Maine
Reader's Digest
Committees Named At Inaugural Meeting 1951
Mayor E Tyler and new council members took the oath of office before Clerk McGeachie. Reeve J Stewart and Councillors A Fryer L Wieck Rt Thompson J Greer CE Wood Esther Taylor were seated and welcomed to conduct municipal affairs for 1951.
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F Actan
Pune
E_ Tylor
Rerave
JJ. Stewart
A. Fryer
L. Wieck
Rt Thompson
J. Greer
CE Wood
Esther Taylor
McGeachle
Winners Announced In Recton Y Athletic Meet
During the week of activities at Recton Y, winners in multiple classes of boys and girls events were named. Rays' Athletic Meet results include Bil McHugh 1704 patents, Bit Skilling 101.7, and Brian Thorarinson 70.1. girls saw Kathleen McCristoll 1370 points and Barbara Anderson 123-4 among top scorers.
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Recton
Rays
Bil McHugh
Brian Thorarinson
Emmersop Bascer
Peter Hurst
Ron Sheppard
Michael Hurst
Kathleen McCristoll
Barbara * Anderson
Joan Chisholm
Chyril Morton
Marilyn Sigsworth
Flame Rachlin
Betty Bean
Patsy’ Smethurst
Toronto church scene marks Churchill MacMurchy nuptials
In Bedford Park United Church Toronto on December 23 Jean Isabel MacMurchy daughter of Mrs MacMurchy and the late Dr John A McMurphy wed Jacob Raymond Churchill son of Mr and Mrs John Dennison Churchill Rev Harold Part assisted by Rev Ralph Turnbill, with Donald Blaire MacMurthy giving her away. The gown featured white net over satin with silver embroidery and a fingertip veil. Bridesmaids wore deep red velvet while a flower girl carried burgundy roses. The couple plan a Kentucky honeymoon.
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Bedford Park United
Jean Isabel Macmurchy
Macmurchy
John’ A. McMurphy
Acton
Jacob Raymond Churchill
John Dennison Churchill
Harold
Ralph Turnbill
Donald Blaie MacMurthy
Jane Matthews
Linton Taylor
Bully Churchill
David Black
Clarendon Hall
Kentucky
Municipal Statistics For 1950 Reach New High For Assessment
The 1950 town statistics show records in assessment and taxes collected. Total assessment hit 2 1 2 1 7 1 with a tax take of 1 0 8 5 5 8 or more, amid a two year equalization shift. Residential share sits at 62.45 percent, commercial 10 9 1 4 2, farm 2.72 05, with vacant land and other categories detailed. water use rose by about 1 million gallons. Births numbered 44 and deaths 2, marriage licenses 17. Crump notes 66 building permits valued at 106 195, nine new homes and two conversions. Acton population total 3030.
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Jack McGeachie
Totat TaRs Osmon
Sinan
Crump
Acton Wast
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Marion Macgibbon
Acyon
Acton Yoon
Smps
Fine
Rantan
Elaira
Elorm Y Tewidtan
Elora
Dr. Oakes
Weny
Township Council
Nat. Barker
Anderson
R- J. Margrave
C.E. Wood
J J. Stewart
Ro Thompson
L-Weick
F Taylor
C. Wonad
EG . Tyler
JR Wv Margrave
Theeler
Cauneiglo
Tyler
Reeve Hargrave
McGeachly
Syme
Seywast
Hargrave
Lanevetings
Publi Utilities Commission
Wna Page Bovey
Churchill Macmurchy
Russia
France
Great Britain
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