Acton P U C chairman named at first 1954 session
Dr Frank G Oakes was named chairman of the Public Utilities Commission at Acton for 1953 54 session with E Hufnagel as vice chair. The meeting set first and third Thursdays as monthly sessions and appointed officers. A motor crash near Eden Mill killed a five year old boy Randy Laws and critically injured his father Brock Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Frank G. Oakes
Public Utilities Commission
E. Hufnagel
Oakes
PUSC
Post
Robert Heeley
Theron Jones
E. Tyler
Dr. Oakes
Hufnagel
J. McGeachie
Harvey Palmer
Commission
Palmer
Beardmore and Co. Ltd
R. R. Parker
Sdoonpany
Parker
Hies
Here
Randy Laws
Toronto
Brock Laws
Guelph
Eden Mill
Taronto
Guelph General Hospital
Howard Gunn
Milton
OR. F. G. Oakes
Langford
Arthur St
Lst
Council
Public Utilities
PUC
Cone
Lorne Masters
W. H. Harold
Kinread
Frankie
James Dills
Citzens
J. J. Stewart
R. Thompson
A. Irwin
C. Lindsay
E. Footit
L. Wieck
Tameggan
Etyler
Acton Public School Board Opens Inaugural Meeting
The Acton Public School Board held its first meeting with secretary treasurer Wm Middleton as chair. Trustee-elect Murray Smith was declared a trustee while ex-chairman Tom Watson was nominated for 1954. Finance and property committees were formed and staff changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board
Acton Public School Board
Wm. Middleton
Murray Smith
Tom Watson
Transsurer
Jones and
Heard
Wolfe and Jones
Bradley and Smith
Name New Officers At Legion Banquet
More than 160 members gather for the Legion banquet as new officers are named. The provincial service bureau for Canadian veterans and their families outlines work and achievements at the event led by trustees chair George Musse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canad
Provincial Service Bureau
Carade Nin
Provincal Sivier Bureau
Charmainship of
Charman
George Musse
Legan
Serte
Presie Storey
H O'Rourke
United Church W A Group Review Year
Members of the United Church W A group met to review the year. The report notes four new members and details the year’s activities and officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church W.A. Group Review Year
Adem Vital Statistics From Clerk Records
Official records list Adem's vital statistics for taxation and population purposes. Births and deaths are numbered with gender and age details. voter status noted as residents over 21 who pay taxes or own property. The data appears in a local clerk's compilation with coded figures and categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tean
Jack McGeachie
Adem
Need Cub Leader for Acton Pack After Resignation
Acton Group Committee seeks one or two local men to lead 40 to 50 Cub Scouts aged 8 to 12. Secretary Wm Middleton notes the resignation of Mrs Eather Taylor and urges prompt volunteers to prevent disorganization among the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wm. Middleton
Eather Taylor
Acton Pack
Middleton
Acton Women's Institute Holds First Meeting of Year
Mrs. A Wilderson hosted the Acton Women's Institute first meeting of the year with Mrs. R E Davidson presiding. Members discussed Christmas parcel deliveries to Halton Manor and Hatton Manor, thanked contributors, and approved repeating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Smith
Kate
Wye ‘Derspin
George Lantz
W. Denny
Edna Jacques
Big
Mig
Two Youths Charged After Highway Crash
Two youths faced charges after a highway accident. Court records show authorities filed case details, with names and exact charges pending further adjudication.
Acton Adopts 60 Cycle Changeover Cost Estimate
Acton plans a 60 cycle municipal changeover with an estimated total of 19,179.05 dollars for meter conversion and distribution system work. The figure includes 14,229.05 for meter costs, 4,326 for distribution work, 40 for street lighting, and 85 for water heater coating related tasks. Local hydro officials note possible outsized labor and retrofit expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGeachie
HEPC
Ontario
Acton
Widerwerks
Shidy
Lambert
George Langeryde
Actun
Jo McGeachin
Commission
Monyonight
Hamilton Wholesale Hydro
Hydro
Mason
Hydra
Acton Puc
Bowling Club Reviews 54 Tournament Dates
Bowling club notes a review of the 1954 tournament dates. Meeting Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs ROP Repans for a prayer rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Club Reviews
Rop
Apostolic Blessing Sent to Golden Anniversary Celebrants
A celebration for a couple marking 50 years includes an Apostolic blessing among messages. Attendees recall their wedding day while Frs. Lawrence and Hauck present prayers and extend family thanks. Relatives display a grand family gathering with flowers, cake, and well wishes.
Local LODE Chapter Hears Mrs. Mowat
Local LODE chapter heard Mrs Mowat address the group. The meeting noted a 1953 event and mentions a member JoYary Mm J Whitham and actions of Mrs AL Mowat during a service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LODE
Mrs. Mowat
AL Mowat
Acton Junior Farmers meet for a community gathering
Acton District JF groups held a meeting at St. Alban’s Parish Hall drawing nearly 100 youths and adults from Acton Brookville and Mosaic Junior Farmers Erin Junior Institute and Junior Farmers. George Elliott and Milton Tay urged youths to strive for daily goals and maintain a lifelong youthful outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elliott
Milton Tay
Mikat
Acton
St. Alban’s Parooh Hall
Eliott
Brookville
Mosa
Erin Junior Institute
Weston Churchill
Stu Preneh
Gust Spaker
Don Mathews
Betty Price
Oxdrel
Kenora
Jun
Cafferene
Thelma Broan
Ontario
Robythmaires
Sabt
Wright
Job Pox
Pred
Walter Bisham
Ortar- Milk
Acton Council Completes Nomination After Third Meeting
Following the town’s third nomination session in a month and a half, Acton Council Friday night completed its roster missing one member. The 1954 content held its inaugural session last week, with the council now fully formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Two Car Collision On Esquesang Road
A two car collision occurred northeast of Morden on the Esquesang township line as vehicles driven by Thomas Morden and Harvey Sebutis collided while west and south bound on respective lanes. A separate note reports a January 20 theft discovery by James O’Halloran in Eden Mills of a box of confectionery goods valued at 13.60 stolen from a Lutheran Camp building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Morden
Harvey Sebutis San
Morden
Esquesang
Sebutis
James O'Haloran
Eden Mills
Obstructs Sheriff Receives Sentence
Ray Bowars received a three month jail term in Milton after guilty verdicts for obstructing Halton County Sheriff Robertson while serving notice of appointment on Michael Marks at the Bowers garage in Georgetown. His son Gordon Bowers was fined $100 and costs for ordering the officer off the premises and for verbal abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bowars
Milton
Gordon Bowers
Halton County
Robertson
Michael Marks
Bowers
Georgetown
Marko
Ray Bowers Beard
YMCA Ladies Plan More Dinner Tables
Regular monthly YMCA Ladies Auxiliary meeting discussed expanding dinner table supplies for upcoming banquets and events. Minutes were read by Mrs Jo Mars and Mrs Jo McGuadery noted treasurer’s report while plans included securing funds and organizing arrangements for a Mother’s Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Lary An
Jo Mars
Tay
oArvais
Jo McGuadery
Oth
Basket Of Gifts To Bride At Shower
A bridal shower at the home of Mrs Fr y Mill St honored Mrs Ree Campbell former Be Bau . The bride received a gift basket of flowers and gifts. Two cars were won by Miss Mair ie and Mrs Chas Landsboreur during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr . Y. Mill
Ree Campbell
M. Mairie
Chas Landsboreur
Kennedy T J of Nassagaweya Dies After Retirement
Thomas Jeremhin Kennedy longtime Nassagaweya resident dies at 59 after a long illness. Survived by widow Olive and sons Wilfridton John and Lyle, a daughter Alice predeceased him, and grandchildren. He served as secretary treasurer of No 7 school board and was active in church and community affairs. Funeral held Dec 28 at Victor Rumley and Son with Rev Sutherland officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jeremian Kennedy
Elizabeth Bell
John Kennedy
Setsugaweya
Rachel
Martha
Thos
John
Howard
Charles
Nassagaweya
Hanslion
Sarah McBain
Este Do
Alice
Khter
Olive
Jas. Massey
Milton
Wilfridton
NASA
John Jo
Lyle
Nassayaweya Presbyterian Church
No. 7
Hamilton General Hospital
Victor Rumley and Son
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Thomas Kennedy
Edgar Howden
Ray Everdell
Halton Protective Association Holds Annual Meet
President Allan Dixon was named to head the Halton Protective Association again and officers were returned at the annual meeting in the Court House on Tuesday. Directors listed include Nelson, R Ellenton, H Cartwright, W McDowell, Dixon Trafalgar, J Chapman, A Ford, A Dizon, A Cartwright, Nassagaweya, L Chaholm, R Anderson, Bequestcg R Curne, C Brown, N Stark. James E Brownridge served as secretary-treasurer of the 233 c iations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Dixon
Halton Protective Asociation
Court House
Nelson
R Ellenton
H. Cartwright
W. McDowell
Dixon
R. Curne
C. Brown
N. Stark
James E Brownridge
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P.U.C
Boy
Ater
Moore
Coleet
Tye
MaGeade
Dee Page
McKenzie
John Black
Payne
North Hatton
Arsaal
Acton W
Ieiphoo
Thomas
Lawrence
James Hauck
Fred Motieer Jr
Ove Great-Grardch
Imehouse
Goldstone
Martin Kelly
Henry Kelly
Campbellville
T. J. Kennedy
Halton Association
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