Big Docket in Milton Police Court Yesterday
Two men Lee Greig and Jerry Semowonyk were committed for trial after a chase on Highway No 5. Police found housebreaking tools and explosive components in their car. Other cases included deer meat charges, vandalism, and various remands with bail and sentences noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Greig
No Adiresa
Jerry Semowonyk
Oshawa
Kenneth M. Langdon
Milton
John Bunty
Tlighway No 5
Halton Peel
Toda
Toronto
Grieg
Saw
Township
John Lamonte
Burlington
Yvan
Kingston
Hilton Shakell
Maher
Georgetown
Maker
Murray Long
Dick Ball
Harry Rowe
Long
John Gordon Willis
Trafalgar
Fred Burkholder
Wuvs
Solomon - Esson
Acton Bears Four Hockey Teams In Organized Schedule
Acton opens hockey season tonight at Acton Arena with Weston as the main challenger. In the OJLA Intermediates, Oakville and Weston form the A group while four BW teams Acton Georgetown Fergus and Bridgeport compete. Junior and Midget squads stage exhibition games in Oakville next Tuesday with no complete ground schedule yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Thenmntrad
Acton
Weston
Ojla
Omila
The
Athletic Association
Oakville
Georgetown
Fergus
Bridgeport
Christmas Aid Brightens Halton County Children
The Children’s Aid Society thanks local groups for Christmas donations of toys clothing and cash totaling support across Halton County. Contributions from Limehouse Campbellville Ashgrove Palermo and St David’s Presbyterian Sunday School plus other sources helped supply families and children with needed gifts. The board urges continued public cooperation and notes gifts benefit County families in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Children’s _Ala
Limehouse
Campbellville
Ashgrove
Palermo
Toya
Pal ‘Ermo Junior Institute
Limealone Farm Forum
St David's Presbyterian Sunday School
Children's Aid Society
Inaugural Meeting of 1949 Council Held Monday
The new council convened with Reeve T. Jones presiding and Deputy Reeve BD Tyler along with Councillors McLeod Nicol and Hotchen. They formed committees for the year and reviewed a housing issue on Main Street near Mill, where a home was deemed unfit for occupancy. Chief Harrop was tasked to find alternate quarters and locate the child's father while a sanitary arrangement was prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CID Aalua-Ceaundt
T. Jones
Tyler
Wo McLeod
Pr Nicul J
Lo Hotchen
Eleeteu
Tveir
Hee Aint
Acton
Main
Mill
Chlef Harrop
Reew
EO Tyler
W J McLeod
Hotchen
T Nicot
W J. McLeod
Tylear
K Nicol
L. Hatchen
Acton Public
Ty. Drant Rental
Hakery
Muttan
Perkina Elec Co
Armco
Enal
Elliot
Acton Band Reports Finances and Annual Grants
The Acton Rays and Girls Band released a financial statement detailing income from donations, grants, and concerts totaling 1571.00, with expenses for transportation, repairs, uniforms, stationery, and salaries. Council approved advancing half of a 250 grant for uniforms and authorized multiple salaries, bank loans, and annual payments to sustain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Rays
James DU
Miss So Ralston
Acton Hroys' and Girls
Min Walter
Hof Holmes
Hlf. Holmes
E. FE. Hartrop
Constablea C. Gibbona
Grant Allan
Schooat Board
Ao Harra
Trifford
Reeve Jones
Tréas- Sis" Oser
Srrange
Sweet Smelding Acton London Fire Shocks Factory
A clipped item describes a London factory fire that overwhelmed workers as firemen labored to save a nearby building. The piece hints at strong scent from perfume barrels and notes the bustling activity around Emery Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottarkid
Clevelami
Ohio
Acton London
UTA
Emery
Eingland
Fouralorey
Life Membership Awarded at Guelph Presidial meeting
At a Galpn Predyterial meeting life membership was presented to Mrs Larry Malinprize for five years of service as corresponding secretary. The council approved borrowing up to 20000 for current expenditures and discussed arena pricing and hockey use. A resignation from Acton representative on the North Hatton District Board was accepted with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puewlay
Galpn Predyterial Wms
Larry Malinprize
Mra Mainprige
Keep Ag
Peconta
Prade
Council
Robinson
Roxy Theatre
Christians Party
J Royston
Acton Athletic Association
Arene
The
Athletic Association
Rossten
Hock Rament
TH O
GA Dills
Acton
North Hatton
Bower Avenue
Kirknesswwast
Harrier
First Acton Baby Born January First 1919
The Acton couple Mr and Mrs C S Denny welcomed a baby son on January 1 at 11 50 am in the Nursing Home on Guelph Street. The child named Denny is the first Acton baby of 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Bary
Acton
Owas Leste Denny
Mra
C S Denny
Vera Lestley Lestlie
Guelph St
Prize Winners At New Year's Dance By St Alban's Guild
A New Year's Eve dance in Acton at St Alban's Guild concluded with prize draws. Ticket No 18 won first prize but had no name on the stub. the holder should contact Mrs G Currie of Frederick Street. Second prize went to Wesley Dengman of Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talls Acton
St Alban's Guild
Hatdere
Mra G. Currie
Frederick St
Wesley Dengman
Guelph
St. Albans Guild Christmas Party at Mrs R Anderson's
The St. Albans Guild Christmas party was hosted at Mrs R Anderson's Cameron Ave Court. Whist games and a contest entertained guests while prizes were awarded to Mr E Foottht, Mr & Mrs Haydon, Mrs Cooke, Mano MM Bennett, Mr OH Warris, Mrs Jolkey, Mrs Les Duby, and Mrs Nelles Nelles was served by the trestles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Guild
Miew Ro Anderson
Cameron Ave
Acton Waterworks Pauses and Pumping Rise Highlighted
Superintendent John Lambert reports water pumped in Acton shows growth from 1943 to 1944 with December and peak consumption periods revealing high demand. The spring pump ran a majority of the workweek, leaving idle time but indicating potential need for more pumping facilities to meet future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lambert
Acton Waterworks
Scout and Guide Mothers Yuletide Meeting Reviewed
December gathering of the Seoul and Guide Mothers occurred at Mrs Bad Footitt's home. The event included a brief business session to discuss officer duties and planning for a booth at the arena. Cards were exchanged and a tasty refreshment bunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul and Guide Mothers
Mra Bad Foottittnd
Ulflens
MMO
Vsual
Arena Whitch
Hlastess
Bank of Montreal Executive Transfers to Exeter Branch
Mr C W Hall transfers to Exeter Branch as Accountant after a farewell party at Mr and Mrs Witman home. Jo D A Wiggs of London Ontario moves to Acton to assume Mr Halls duties at the Bank of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hall
Exeter
Mero
Bank of Montreal
Witman
Londo
Ontario
Acton
Hails Cluties
Weather and social notes from a distant Los Angeles day
Weather reports show warm sunny conditions with flowers blooming and oranges ripe. The item lists various social updates including visits and holidays among residents such as Miss Harper, Mr Jack Smith, Mr Wm Barbour, the Turners, the Awreys and Miss Madge Jestin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Dearing
Los Angeles
Moore
Moses Case
Mahelt Depew
Toronto
James Nevilla
Albert Awrey
John Awrey
Madge Jestin
Mro
Dave Jestin
Bank of Montreal posts new asset record surpassing two billion
Government figures show Bank of Montreal assets exceed 2 billion for the first time, led by rising deposits in Canada where savings and deposits grew from 892 million to 994 million. The bank, founded in 1817, now employs over 9,300 across 537 branches in Canada and Newfoundland with offices in Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Boof M
Canada
Ee Canada
B of M
Newfoundland
Great
Holiday Party at Knon Church Brightens Christmas Season
Last Wednesday evening the knee thyrech club hosted a Christmas party at Knon Church Apeclase Fans Cinplanda Verhted Candles and festive decor. Mrs Hall and committee organized readings songs and games led by Miles Nellie Marjorie Hall Huby Clark and Mrs F Anid erron. A well rendered quartet entertained and a lively kitchen display featured a Pantry Shelf and Old Fashioned Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apeclase
Aemson
Mas
Parl Kennedy
Miles Nellie
Marjorie Jlall
Huby Clark
Mra
Aniderron
Fo Andersan
Hall
Christmas Holiday Guests Seen Across Guelph Area
The record lists holiday visitors and hosts across towns including Guelph Township, Centre, Belfountain, Rockwood, Oakville, and Orton. Notable entries mention George Meobertec, Hugh Robertson, Charles Kalthat, beams, Cooke, and many families spending Christmas and New Year’s Day with relatives, plus a Farm Forum meeting and Progressive euchre results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Gieorge Meobertec
George Te Tlobertem
Sutity
Win Svebb
Am Hy
Guelph Township
Hugh Rtobertsan
Ind Family
Cuedph
Charles Kalthat
Joan of ‘Torente
Karl Kalth
Mro
WJ Jackson
Alvin Fisher
Victor Beamish
Mia John Heamick
Centre Jan
Mra Foreman
Ponsonby
Burn McKinnon
Byron Cruce
Heverles
Mroo
Mrav
Jona Thomson
Rockwood
Dog Robertson
Douglas Roberton
Ken Robertson
Anne Stansbury
Oakvylle
Henry Jackson
Guelph
Charles Williamson
Reg
Carter Laverne
Earn
Stratfont
Laretta Grundy
Mpoo
George Grundy
Elin Hrown
Hubert DeEntremont
tramsMton
toeEntremont
Richard Hrown
Piarvey Nosine
Orton
Arnold Suntar
Gad
Dianne
Earl McGrowan
Daighas
Niagara Falls
New Years
I. Sunter
FC Batdie
Misaes Joyce
M Marjork
Chester
Malcolm Leitch
Gevs
Mrc
Wlfred Awrey
Abert Awrey
Noman McKenzie
Lert Weeks
Carol
Leo Nicholson
Sharon
St. Catharines
Rob Matthews
Joyce
Marjorie Chester
Shurley Chester
4thoLine
Mixa
Betty Miler
Brympton
Ainele
F Raptie
Majoj
Matthews
Afr
Gordon Aitken
Harold Smith
Alvin
Fisher
Gorton Robertson
R. J. Matthews
Five Injured as Bus Slid on Icy Highway Bend
A Guelph-Toronto coach lines bus veered off No 7 highway near Rockwood on a icy bend, sliding into a ditch and fence. Injured were Mrs. Ro Pletcher Rockwood Mina Margaret Schultla ARR J. Rockwood Miss Edna Evers Hockwood Mrs Ixnora Klanking Milton and three uninjured passengers Helen Snow Piper Rockwood and Helen Nigh t ingale. Driver Traveld S Taw of Clue ph escaped without injury. Damages estimated at about 1500. The crash was investigated by Provincial Constables Keene and Halnen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Hospital
Guelph
Mra Ixnora Klanking
Milton
Ilelen Snow
Rig 1
Acton
Mise Piper
Rockwood
Helen Nightingale
Deriver
Tawivence
Clue Ph
No 7
Fiten Ulla
Wellington County
Naswgaweya
Lee
Lawmines
Toad TP
Widdee
Higteny
Benel
Stanley Parker
Lot “Ag
Concesnion 4
Naxangaweya
Pepaire
Toronto
Robert Keene
Clayton Halnen
Weather Thwarts Traffic Then Night Rain Dims Sight
Rainy night slows traffic as Tuesday brings hazardous driving conditions across the county. Skating rinks form on roads while a Grav Coach bus veers off the 1st Line near Maple Treat. Fog blankets the area and a brief red colored atmosphere spooks locals before a colder spell ends the day. A rabbit remains the continent’s most hunted mammal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Heey Lee Alepasita
Cate
CPR
Rookwood
Euchre and Dance at Dublin School Friday
Friday evening at Dublin School features euchre and dance with refreshments and prizes. Admission 25 cents, doors open at 8 30 p.m. Admission includes lunch. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewson
Dublin School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Police Court
al Milton
Christmas Help For Children's Aid Society
Health Unit
and and Athletic Association
G. A. Dalle
Sehnat
Corp of Acton Cin Trust
Corp of Acton Cgrants
BER Ee
Harrop
Mhuncit
Ashe
Dhe
Guelph Presbyterial
WUMLS
ST. Alhan's Guild
Mrs. R. Anderson
Scout and Guide Mothers
Yuletide
Knon Church
Ospringe
Mary Cooke
George Cooke
Cuelph Mosere
J Hunter
Onto
Hus
Faisal
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