Acton Public School Trustees Reconsider Building Plans
The Acton Public School trustees met for the first time this year and decided not to pursue building a new school this year. They reviewed current and anticipated surveys, approved requisitions for supplies, and set meeting dates for regular sessions. J W Wolfe was reelected chairman for 1956, with C W Bradley and others serving on finance and property committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wolfe
C. W. Bradley
T. E. Watson
M. C. Smith
C. R. Heard
W. E. Mattocks
Wolfe
W. Middleton
George Mann
Douglas Price
M. Schroeder
J. Creighton
Acton Free Library Board
Rotary Sees Slides Of British Guiana Visit
Miss Ellen Anderson spoke on life in British Guiana and her work there at the Rotary club meeting. She presented slides of the country and was thanked by Jim Ledger and given a gift. Attending were Mrs Ted Hansen, Miss Isabel Anderson and Mrs C Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Anderson
British Guiana
Rotary Club
Miss Anderson
Ted Hanseh
Isabel Anderson
C. Hansen
Jim ‘Ledger
Ander‘sSor
Family Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Fisher Pair
Mr and Mrs George A Fisher of Georgetown marked their golden wedding on January 3 1906 with a family gathering at their home RR 3 Georgetown. Attendees include Gordon Fisher Milton Jean Rae Brantford and seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Fisher
R.R
Georgetown
William
Gordon Fisher
Milton
Jean
Toronto
James Rae (Chene
Brantford
George W. Fisher
Robert
Paul
John
Elizabeth Ann
David
Mary Alice
Suzanne Rae
Fisher
J. R. Watts
Boston Presbyterian Church
Mansewood
Charged For Illegal Dumping of Garbage
Joe Kir of R R J Burlington faced charges for illegal garbage dumping near Nassagawega on the sixth line by the Beaver Dam. Ontario Provincial Police officer George Moore reported the incident amid a rising pattern of improper dumps around Halton, especially Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kir
R R. J. Burlington
Ontarie
George Moore
Nassagawega
Beaver Dam
Halton
Georgetown
Rural Safe Driving Contest Endorsed by Halton Federation
Halton County Federation of Agriculture backs a contest by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to cut rural road hazards. Farm forum members may submit 100 word essays with prizes for best community action. Award night planned in February with details to follow. Rural Safe Driving Week runs February 20 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County Federation of Agriculure
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Farm Forum
Halton County
Winner of Trophy Gives Talk on Queen
Katharine Kirkness, winner of the Rachlin public speaking trophy, delivered a talk on the Queen. Nomination papers were filled out during the Lakeside LO.D.E. business meeting held at St. Alban's parish hall due to Legion Hall alterations. Mrs. E. Smith read an article of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Lo.d.e
Legion Hall
St. Alban‘s
Katharine Kirkness
Rachlin
Mrs. E. Smith
Mild Days Bring Icy Patches on Acton Roads
A warmer air mass early in the week lowers snow levels but leaves patches of water on roads and sidewalks in Acton. At night the water freezes, making travel dangerous for pedestrians and motorists. Landing trucks have temporarily taken over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mrs Sayers Celebrates 90th Birthday in Acton
Neighbors held a surprise tea as Mrs. Peter Sayers marked her 90th birthday Saturday. A widow of Peter Sayers of Nassagaweya, she has lived much of her life in the district. Born near Dublin, she spent years in Guelph after marriage and now resides at the corner of Church and Frederick Streets. She is stepmother to Mrs. D. Hutcheon and related to the late Thomas Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sayers
Sayers
Acton
Nassagaweya
Dublin
Shhool
Guelph
Church and
Frederick Sts
License Increases Spark Few Disturbances in Acton Region
Motorists in Acton and surrounding district report limited disruption as vehicle permit fees rise for 1956 plates. R. J. Hargrave, local issuer, notes few complaints and confirms increases range from 1 to 6 dollars for passenger cars and 3 to 188.50 dollars for commercial vehicles. No extension of the January 31 deadline has been announced, risking fines for tardy motorists without 1956 plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
R. J. Hargrave
Hargrave
Seaboard Spur Line Models Impress YMCA Club
Seaboard and spur line trains drew keen interest from the Model Railway club at the Y M C A. Members viewed slides of eastern seaboard railways and the Mogul engine on the Kingston to Pembroke CPR spur. Bob Buck was elected club representative on the YMCA finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model Railway Club
Y.M.C.A
Eastern Seaboard
United States
Kingston
Pembroke
C.P.R
Bob Buck
Owen Mogales
Hamilton
YMCA
Ambitious 1956 Program Outlined For Acton Council
Mayor Tyler presents a seven point plan for 1956 including water supply expansion, park development at Acton park, extended street improvements, town hall space and possible remodeling, volunteer ice project at Acton arena, garbage truck replacement, salary review for town works staff, and a new fire hall. Budget figures to be set in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Acton Park
Acton
Teo
E. Footitt
Finanee
Lindsay
Footitt
Wilson
Hargrave
Barbeau
Brown
Brunelle
Cook
G. Adams
North Halton Scouts Plan March Social Night
District Scouters at Hillsburgh meeting plan a March social dinner the first since formed with a 45 minute World Jamboree film considered for entertainment. 17 Scouters discussed a possible Camporee next summer while seeking a District Commissioner candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Ron Robertson
Hamillton
North Halton
Acton
Erin
Georgetown
Hillsburgh
Milton
Numerous Deer Killed By Cars After Halton Deer Season Ends
Police report multiple deer killed on Halton highways after the season closure. Lloyd Hilson of R.R. 3 Mitten struck a deer on No 25 near Speyside, claiming three ran across the road and one blocked his path. A similar collision occurred last week on No 7 near Acton, with carcasses taken to Milton for disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Lloyd Hilson
R.R. 3
Mitten
No. 25
Speyside
Hilson
Tracy Barrager
No. 7
Acton
Milton
Miss Hilda Boyes Elected Camera Club President
Miss Hilda Boyes was elected president of the Camera Club at the meeting held last week. The group voted to meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays and Rev R H Armstrong spoke on making pictures people would like, illustrating points with slides. Members brought photos from their cameras and planned to compare results at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Boyes
Camera’ Club
Rev R H Armstrong
Oakes Renamed Public Utilities Chairman In 1956 Meeting
The Public Utilities Commission named Dr Frank Oakes its chairman for the second year of administration. E Hufnagel was again vice chairman as the five member board discussed unpaid hydro and water bills, garage plans, thermostat problems, and plans to issue renders for a garage addition. The group noted the Ontario hydro anniversary and heard updates from hydro and water superintendents. (Continued on Page Four)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
E. Hufnage
R. Everdell
E. Hufnagel
J. Stewart
Amotion
S. Panos
Hara
Acton
Frank Pallesen
E. van Norman
P.U.C
Commission
O.mle.a
APC
F. Oakes
Week of Prayer Theme Evokes Evangelism Across Town
Five evening services mark the annual Week of Prayer led by the Ministerial Association. Rev K Reid opened at St Albans with a Timothy 4:5 address as churches including Anglican and Dutch contrasts participated. The series features themes of evangelism and man’s loss, with sermons by Rev R Costerus and Rev Gordon Adams at Knox and other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
St. Albans
K. Reid
E. H. Jones
C. Ranney
Diair
Ted
Knox Church
R. Groenebeer
Gordon Adams
R Costerus
God
Knox
R.H. Armstrong
Hdméd
Baptist Church
R. Greene
Beer
The
United Church
Arm Strong
Install Ralph Denny as W M of LOL
New officers installed at L O L 467 Crewsons Corners on December 29 with P M James Ralston presiding. Elected W M Ralph Denny D M Burt Watson recording secretary Bro Ivan Martin financial secretary Bro Archie McDonald treasurer Bro Archie Martin chaplain Bro H Wilkinson marshal First lecturer David Drysdale second lecturer Sam Hubble committee Alvin Moore A Martin I Martin A N MacDonald auditors A Moore A Martin F Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O.L
Crewson’s Corners
P.M. James Ralston
W.M
Ralph Denny
D.M
Burt Watson
Ivan Martin
Archie McDonald
Archie Martin
H Wilkinson
Marshall
David Drysdale
Sam Hubble
Alvin" Moore
I. Martin
A. N MacDonald
H. Wilkinson
A. Moore
Martin
F. Hunter
Council Starts 1956 With New Ash Trays
The council opening session features each member with a brand new ash tray, addressing past table shuffles. Only Councillor R. N. Brown does not smoke, making him the sole non-smoker among the council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
R. N. Brown
New Mutual Aid Officers Named in Hatton area
Eight Hatton municipality fire chiefs voted at Oakville fire hall for the 1956 Mutual Aid leadership. George Wright of Trafalgar brigade No 2 becomes president succeeding Bill Hyde. Fred Shaw of Oakville is Area Co-ordinator appointed by Fire Marshall. Rex Mills of Nelson and Alec Philips of Trafalgar No 2 elected secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Oakville
Bray
Bronte
Peacock
Nelson
Jim Walmsley
Burlington
Jack Kerr
Georgetown
A. Elliott
10 Week Civil Defence Course Seeks Recruits in Halton
The Milton Armories host a 10 week civil defence course with aims to form a unified force. Instructors include W Gilling F B Creasey Lloyd D Dingle E Heath L E Throop and W F A Preston. The program targets Halton County recruits for disaster and civil defence roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Armouries
Halton County
Pelice Force
W. Gilling
Provincial
Civil Defence Air Police
F. B. Creasey
O.P.P
Lloyd D. Dingle
Halton
E. Heath
Ontario Provincial Police College
L. E. Throop
Ontario
W. F. A. Preston
Routine Motions and Appointments at New Council Meeting
A small citizen group attended the maiden council session. Motions included scheduling 1956 meetings and authorizing clerk treasurer payments, with several routine items such as licenses renewed and committee appointments proposed. The session discussed by laws and procedures from 1883 and various annual financial authorizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ao Trwin
Roth
Mills
Brankiewicz Case Plays On With Debentures and Delays
Council debates borrowing by laws to raise 100000 for municipal expenses and a PUC loan for vets. Debentures worth 35000 were issued while calls for public advertisement of issues grow louder. The Brankiewicz case drags into 1956 with talks of moving a house to ease a bend as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PUC
P.U.C
W. Wilson
Tax balances and Maria St Bridge discussed by Warren Grove council
Warren Grove and Glenlea homeowners face large year end tax balances as mortgagors collect monthly payments. The town cannot fix the collection loop, and residents are urged to prepay in the year. A poor Maria St bridge rating prompts two signs No Trucks Allowed and questions about Brock Ave replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grove
Glenlea
Bix
Lindsay
Cook
Reeve
Hargrave
Enginsve F. Pale Ives
Maria St
Footit
Brock Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Archie Kentner
Kentner
W. Wolfe
Seaboard
L. L. Skuce
Robert Bornhold
Oakes
Public Utilities
Hydro
D. Mason
Lakeview
Main St
Force Electric
J. Lambert
Tirme
W.M. of
Lamb
Brankiewicz
C. Lindsay
Ainst
J. McGeachie
Ratepayers’ Association
Lakeview Contractors
Hidewiee Gavele Gonsoeee
Brankiewice
Maria St. Bridge
D. Price
J. Newton
Mutual Ari
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