Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

Page 1

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication