Nassagaweya Marks 100th Anniversary In Council Reunion
Nassagaweya celebrated its century with a Monday gathering honoring living officials of former years. Reeve Vansickle urged a mid summer reunion to record township history as former Reeves recalled early minutes and tax records showing long-standing prudent governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.weya
Hving
W. UM. Vansichie
Vansichie
Ooradon
M. J. Carton
Oldaat
Jas W Moffat
I. W. Chlaholm
Frank McNiven
Donald Campbell
G. A. Dilla
Acton Free Press
Crampton
Milton
Mesars
Moffat
Chishol
M. J. Cartan
Carton
J W. Moffat
D. R. Hutcheon
Vancouver
Reeves
L. W Chisholm
Lioyd Crawford
Alex
George Finney
Durham
Thos Richardson
W. W Dredge
Allan Mahon
R. J Anderson
Albert Anderson
John Robertson
L. W. McMillan
McMillan
Mro Mahon Nassagaweya
Reew
Mo Gibbon
Messrs
A Padbury
Norman Maresall
John Marshall
John Irving
Charles Darby
Ernest Dredge
Pregent Council
Geo. Stokes
Edgar Ellenton
Max Storey
Stanley Norrith
Irving
Reeve Vansickle
Cartan
Alu
G. A Dits
Namagaweya
Alt
Nassagaweyé
Nessagaweya
Tanners Lose 12-2 in Opening Home Game
Weston Club crushed the Tanners 12 to 2 in their first home appearance of the season at Acton Arena. Jon e a and Neilson led Weston with two goals each, while Dooney Evans held the fort for the Tanners with 12 goals against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litte
Acton
Weston
Tanners
Fleet Weeton
Ashbee
Leno Marto
Jonea
Neilson
Goy
Leno Marzo
Haan
O'Donoghue
Basso
Bridge‘porchy
Eoit
Georgetown
Ye Papertown
Former Resident Tells of Prices in New Zealand
A letter by Jo Montgomerie of New Zealand recalls old ties to Wm Cooper and Gertrude Walters and lists prices there such as a 10 hp car at 4200 dollars and an electric refrigerator at 780 dollars. He notes most weekly papers have closed with one county paper left in his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Montgomerie
New Zealand
Kenda
Montgomerie
Wm Cooper
Gertrude Walters
Martha Armatrong
Wm. Cooper
Frank Holmes
Gunner Gould
Scout Hall Roof Finished In Mild Weekend
The Acton Scout Hall roof coating was completed thanks to a mild weekend and help from workers led by Secretary Wm Middleton. Inside work begins with window frames ready, insulation and floor soon to be laid. donations include 300 from Dr McLean 200 from Superior Glove Works and 2000 from Local 26 Shoe and Leather Workers Union Mr T Cooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Scout Hall
Wm. Middleton
DR McLean
Superior Glove Works
Shoe and Leather Workers Union
T. Cooke
Varied Program at Duke of Devonshire Chapter January Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter held its first year meeting at Mrs Jas Symon's home with acting presiding officer Mrs Fos Blown. Donations were acknowledged to several societies and the chapter's northern schools Christmas parcel was discussed. Officers were nominated by a committee led by Mr Schroeder. Mrs Gowdy and Miss Bennett presented musical and literary items and hostesses served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Tode
Jas. Symon
Fos. Blown
Canadian Mothercraft Society
Canada Book and Tract Society
Acton Scout Committee
Goy
Schroeder
Sirrs
Salt
Migs Bennett
McOvery
Germany
United States
SRT
Stephen Leacock
Garvin
Miss Bennett
Gowdy
Miss Anderson
Mise Garvin
Miss Wartses
M. Mainprize
Hall
Jones Elected Chairman of Acton School Board 1949
The Acton School Board elected Truster Jones as chairman for the year and appointed committees on Finance Property and Supply. Charlies Heard took office as the new member. Non resident fees were set at 400 per pupil per month with a January 12 budget meeting planned and pay rates confirmed for staff including $900 daily for the supply teacher.
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IM9
Acton
Charlies Heard
Truster Jones
Jones
Baird
Towles
Oakes
Heard
Rowlea
Chapman
G. Mann
Jonex
Disi
McKenzie
Halton Caynts
Council
Free Press
MOB Red
Aargrave
Jones and VanGils
Savinuning Pool Fund Grows Amid Long Winter Start
Despite winter temperatures, supporters keep faith in a community pool for Acton. The drive aims for 25000 dollars but remains far from goal with 1973 dollars now pledged and plans stalled until more funds arrive. The latest tally includes 7219 from prior gifts plus 1000 from anonymous donors and 300 from Leatherland.
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Acton
Raddo
Leatherland
United Woman's Association Reports At Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the United Church Women's Association was held at Mra F Chrave's home on Tuesday with strong attendance. President Mrs J Moore led the session as Mra Wilderspin gave the devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Amectation of
The
United Church
Mra F Chrave
Tuenday
J. Moore
Mra Wilderspin
Hastesa
Mra
Mra G. MacDonald
Evans
Mra A. Gamble
Lt. Boole
Intermediate OLA Hockey Schedule With Playoff Format
The article outlines the Intermediate OLA hockey season with four B teams and two A teams. It lists venues in Bridgeport Georgetown Acton Fergus Oakville Weston and notes a best of three playoff for top teams. Schedules show dates from January 6 to January 78 with contests at multiple arenas and home/away designations.
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Weston
Bridgeport
Waterloo
Georgetown
Acton
Fergus
Oakville
Fermun
Acton Annexation Hearing for Three Parcels Under Way
Acton seeks to annex three parcels of land in a Town Hall hearing before the Municipal Board. The proceeding involved 18 local residents and key officials, with a ruling promised soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Acton
Old Crescent
Municipal Boant
Corporation of
Town Mall
C .L. Yates
Ntowland
C. F. Leatherland
J . Lucas
Toronto
Soas
Heartmore and Co
Eugene Braida
Thelda Asid
Agunsel
W T Dick. Ha
Acton Uhirty
Derk McGeachle
Measra Orville Brown
H. L
A. Renton
W. E. Townsend
K . Linfany
G Currie
Lucas
Mie Heanett
January Meeting Of St Albans Guild Held At Home
The January meeting of the St Albans Guild was hosted by Mrs Wm Coon on Arthur Street. Minutes were read and the treasurer reported. Rev Dunton presided over installations of officers and Rev Luxton closed the session before a lunch served by Mrs Teah and Mrs Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Coon
Arthur Street
Dunton
Luxton
Howtesy
Ty Mra BR. Teah
Sire C. Cook
Seven New Members Join 1949 Halton County Council
The 1949 Halton County Council will include seven new members with Milton hosting the inaugural meeting next Tuesday. Nassagaweya is the only municipality not represented by two members. New faces include George Leake J M Wickson R J Hunter K Dick James Goodlett Theron Jones and E G Tyler. The council will also elect a warden, rotation patterns noted with Nassagaweya, Esquesing, and Oakville among those historically rotating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Halton
Nassagaweya
Mion
K. Y Dick
Acton
Georgetoan
George Leake
J. M. Wickson
RJ. Hunter
K. Dick
James Goodlett
Theron Jones
E.G. Tyler
Nasmagaweya
William van Sickle
Esqueging
Geo. Currie
George Leelle
Trafalgar
Woh Biggar
JM. Wickaon
Mary Pettit
Elmer Foster
Burtington
EW. Smith
H.D Allan
Oakville
PW Chambers
R. Hunter
Reeve & W. Higgins
Georgetown
John T. Armaerong
James Goodett
Fergus
Burlington
Bridgeport
Natagaweya Weston
Nassagaweyo
Weston
Ship
Tea and Shower for Acton Bride of This Week
Mrs Af Clayton bride-to-be received a tea and shower hosted by Mre Mo Schroader on Monday with Mra Gowdy pouring aided by Mra Benton and Mra Leatherland. The next day Mra Tonedyxian hosted another tea with Mra Smith pouring assisted by Mra Taylor and Mra Schoescher. Hamilton hostesses were Mrs J Coughlin and St Joseph's Bridge Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Schroader
Af. Clayton
W Gowdy
Mra Benton
Mra
CC Leatherland
M Tonedy Xian
Mima M. Clayton
Peter Smith
Mra M. Teylor
Mra M. Schoescher
Ms. J. Coughlin
St. Joseph's Bridge Club
Local Meeting Announcements Include Events and Socials
Community notices list a Brookville Hall gathering on January 18 with admission details and a National Shoe and Leather Workers Union Local 36 meeting at Legion Hall at 2 20 pm on Monday January 17. Weekend and Friday events include Euchre and dance at Crewton's Corners with refreshments and socializing opportunities.
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National ' ‘Shoe and Leather Workers Union
Legion ‘Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Malapriza
Tussaay
Esttemad
Devonshire
T. Jones
Nccrestory
Anneas
North Halton
Acton Public School Board
L. Lovell
Bowles
LaFrance
van Norman
Bell
McLellan
Customs
Hyttro
Mann
Savinuning Pool Fund
Frigid
United Woman's Association
Art Brydon
Eramosa
ST. Albans Guild
Naasayaweya
Kidd Baker
Brookville Hall
Wee
Euchre
Dano Lol
Crewton's Corners
Adele
J Son Ber
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