Weather Delays OFLA Hockey Schedule This Week
Ice problems force postponements for Intermediate and Junior OFLA games. Intermediates planned in Orangeville Thursday and hosting Thistletown. makeup dates to follow. Junior Redmen cancel Friday in Milton. Brampton-Oakville and Georgetown actions noted with rough play concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Thistletown
Bridgeport
Acton
Redmen
Carwil
Milton
Ares Mion
Weston
Toronto
Tennera
Casc
Johnny Goy
Waterloo
Tanners
Georgetown
Acton Redmen
Pie” Dillon
Coulson
Anderson
Brampton
Oakvilly
One Killed and Five Injured in Bus Truck Crash
A Grey Coach Lines bus collided with a southbound transport truck two miles south of Brampton. One passenger, Mrs Helen Agar, died later in hospital. Five others were injured including Mrs Doris Kemp and Clifford McArthur. Driver Charles Tel ford faces careless driving charges. Bus driver praised for controlling the vehicle to a stop. Eighteen passengers escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Brampton
Charles Telford
Grand Valley
Helen Agar
Brooklin
Peel Memorial Hospital
Doris Kemp
Scarboro
Clifford McArthur
George Gilchrist
Sun
Notable Acton Native Kenneth Henderson Dies in Quebec
Kenneth A. Henderson of Acton, a prominent Canadian financier and wartime official, died suddenly at the Seignory Club in Montebello, Quebec at age 41. He served as executive chairman of the National War Finance Committee in Ottawa, organized Victory Bond sales, and advised the Foreign Exchange Control Board. He held Imperial Oil Ltd and Bank of Canada roles and was a commander of the Order of the British Empire. He leaves a wife and two daughters. funeral was held in Galt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth A. Henderson
Seignory Club
Montebello
Que
Imperis! O11 Limited
Mr Henderson
National War Finance Committee
Ottawa
Order of the British Empire
Horm
Acton
D Mo
Bank of Canada
Fee Ottawa
Central Bank
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Bir Henderson
Imperial Ol Ltd
Seigniory
Toronto
Rideau
Royal Ottawa
Catharine Beatrice Falconer
Ann
Janet
David
Galt
Masonic Brethren Present Regalia to Grand Lodge Official
Walker Lodge A F and A M hosts regalia presentation to Vo Wor. Brothus Darby as Immediate Past Master W. J. Beatty presides. Wm. Cooper and Frank MacIntosh deliver the regalia. The evening includes installation of 1950 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Walker Lodge
Brothus Darby
Masonic Brethren
W. J. Beatty
W. War. Brox
Wm. Cooper
Frank MacIntosh
Nonagenarians Mark Seventieth Anniversary in Beeton
Mr and Mrs Henry Couse of Conkstown celebrated their 70th anniversary on December 28 at home. The nonagenarian couple, long bees keepers and local merchants, were honored by Trustee Eldon Neilly with roses and warm remarks. Their family includes son John a grocer, Alpine of North Hollywood, five grandsons, a granddaughter and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Couse
Conkstown
Couse
Ontario
Eldon Neilly
Caughston
Harry Couse
John
Alpine
North Hollywood
Cal
William Couse
Streetsville
Harold W.o
Alan L. Couns
Cookstown
Acton Town Council Inaugural Meeting With Ceremonies
The inaugural Acton town council convened with ceremonies and presentations. Mayor Mason took office as Acton’s first mayor, Reeve Jones retired, and council members were sworn in as Beardmore and Micro Plastics presented gifts. Officials outlined committees and city plans including sewer work and public notices for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Town Council
Beardmore and Co
Acton
Reese Tyler
Beardmore
Heartimore and Co
Micro Plastics
Council of Holders
Alfred Long
Councior Jo Greero
Council
Mr Long
Micro Plastica
Acton G A Dana
Fr Preas
Mason
Consol
Ray Thomar Asson
Baxter Announces Retirement and Profit Sharing
Hester Laboratories of Canada proposes a retirement and profit sharing plan for Baxter employees. Contributions from the company and employees would fund an independent trust to provide annuities at retirement, with government approval required before starting December 2, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Laboratories
Canada
Tte
Hanter
Baxter
Woon Falk
Harter Laboratories of Canada. Limited
Falk
Naxter
Golden Wedding Anniversary of J. E., Mrs. Pearen
J. E. and Mrs Pearen of Acton celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their Maplewood Farm home on December 27. The couple married fifty years ago in the same house. They have three daughters, grandchildren, and are active in local churches and clubs. Pearen is a noted Shorthorn breeder and civic volunteer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE. Pearen
Acton
Pearen
Maplewood Farm
Alis Pearen
Alice Laslie
Joo W Leshie
Tos
Laeshe
Maplewood
Calvan Agthen
Pearons
Mra Pearen
Kons Allan
Toeronto
Elya
Mra Cassins Athen
Rockwood Presbyterian Women's Missionary
Loc
Rockwood Presbytsrian
Half Union Farmers Mounl Fire Insurance Company
Acton Fill
Seven Hurt In New Year Car Crash Near Rockwood
Seven people were rushed to Guelph General Hospital after a car left the highway near Rockwood and struck a maple tree. Driver Tit A Jor, 19, of Kitchener, attempted to pass another vehicle when the car skidded and wrecked, injuring all occupants. Uno Pold, 30, of Kitchener, was trapped and released after his leg was jammed. The most seriously injured was Mia Fernanda Kelmser, 27, also of Kitchener, with multiple injuries including a fractured pelvis and possible jaw fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph General Hospital
Rockwood
7 Highway
Tit A. Jor
Park Street
Kitchener
Hearn
Tuclph
Uno Pold
M College
Mia Fernanda Kelmser
Union Boulevard
Roth
Good response to appeal for children Christmas help
A generous response to the Children's Aid Society appeal raised 8300 in December. Donations funded toys candy oranges and even chickens for Christmas dinners, plus gifts of toys and clothing. The society provided Christmas boxes to families in need across the county and thanks were extended to individuals and organizations for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Aid Society
Asaint
Children’s Aid Society
Our County
Christmas and Other Events at Acton Y Board Meeting
At the Acton Y board meeting a large volume of business letters were handled. The General Secretary reported attendance despite outside attractions. A Thursday night volleyball league and other activities were planned. A Family Night and a Christmas program with prizes and demonstrations drew a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hema
Grant Withers
Roe Morton
John Cunningham
Bill Skilling
Hob Heatsey
Bob Wallman
Alfred Roach
Emmerson Baxter
Edna Jennings
Norma Wilda
Bob Heatey
Ron Sinclair
Chars
Ruset Arbic
John Haldon
Clas
Bob Coan
Wayne Arhbic
Bill Coan
Emmerton Baxter
Don Wilda Heatley
Joan Hodev
Betty Ann Barr
Kathleen McCristatl
Chyril Morton
Norma Wilds
Fay Andrews
Acton School Board Names Oakes Chairman for 1950
At the inaugural 1950 meeting Dr F G Oakes was chosen chairman. New trustees Jo Creighton Thea Watson and WaJ Waite took office. Committees included Finance with Oakes Creighton and Jones. Secretary-Treasurer duties, caretaking hires, and a petty cash account were approved. New books for grades 1 to 6 will be issued in September with board funding. Regular meetings set for the first Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceemonies
Seo
Acton
Busness
Gesstog Bey
Vyse
Weston O
Court of Revision
Tath Connell
Marsor
EO Tater
Career
Pirgrave
Peeve Wo Metas
Hotehen
Tyler
Arena Pable Bulleners
Thompson
Ponicot
Reysv
Council de Bed
Harrop
A. Clifford
E Harrop
Gordon Allan
Allan
Kirkness
FG Oaskes
Jo Creighton
Thea Watson
Waj Waite
F OG Oakes
Jo Crrighton
T Jones
Heard
Theos Watson
FG Oakes
WJ Walfe
Foot
Oakes
JO Cryighton
Jones
Caretaks Geo Mann
W. Middleton
McKenzie
Department of Education
Pupiila
Adout
Hell
G H
Maantes Dalry
Acton Free Press
E van Norman
McLeod
First Babies Born in Acton in 1950 at Nursing Home
The first new arrivals of 1950 in Acton were born this week at Acton Nursing Home. Michael Earl is cited as the first boy in 1980, son of Mr and Mrs S Yule of Rockwood. The first girl is noted as a daughter to Mr and Mrs Cc Thompson of Ro Ron Acton. Sugar beets boost UK income says Sir Francis Humphrey of British Sugar Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Michael Earl
S Yule
Rockwood
Cc Thompson
Ro Ron
Amusement options in town and glacial depth noted
A salesman in a small village asks locals about entertainment. they offer only a drug store as a social center. The article also notes that Cambridge Bay in Canada’s north is estimated to have been about 2 000 feet thick during the glacial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leva
Wal
Canada
Cambridge Bay
Kidd Baker and Pine Ridge Mountain Boys At Rockwood Town Hall
The notice lists Kidd Baker and his Pine Ridge Mountain Boys performing at Rockwood Town Hall on Tuesday January 10 with dancing from 9 to 1. It also mentions the January meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO DE at Mrs Parker Park Avenue on Tuesday January 10 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd Baker
Pine Ridge Mountain
Rockwood Town Hall
Miaian Se
Pine Ridge Mountain Boys
Milton
Sion
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Georgstown
Townsley
Mowat
Hamilton
Tagles
Theron Jones
Fo ‘Ryler
Councilora Wood
LL Hotehen
Steve Jones
Nie
Nerve Jones
Nasor Mason
Jo McGeachie
FF Teter
Keser Wo Meleod
J Greer
Ft Thompson
J Hargrave
Nie Lo Hatehen
Wo Rose
Luston
Ewan
Annayer
Sereiers
Reeve E ‘Tyler
Reeve Jones
Connell
J. E
F. G. Oakes
School Board
United Kingdom
Sir Francis Humphrey
The
Hritiah Sugar Corporation
Amusement Cenre
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