Acton P U C Chairmen Appointed and Local Fatal Car Crash
Dr Frank G Oakes named chairman of the Public Utilities Commission at its first meeting with E Hufnagel as vice chairman and Mayor E Tyler as ward member. A fatal car crash near Eden Mills leaves a five year old boy dead and his father Brock Laws critically injured when their car left No 7 highway and struck a telephone pole.
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P.U.C
Boy
Acton
Frank G. Oakes
Public Utilities Commission
E. Hufnagel
Dr Oakes
PUSC
Robert Heeley
Theron Jones
E. Tyler
Uard
Les
Here
Randy Laws
Toronto
Brock Laws
Guelph
Eden Milis
No. 7
Hasson
Tagonto
Guelph General Hospital
Howard Gunn
Milton Opp
Laws
Ken Waller
Rockwood
F. G. Oakes
Rog Langford
Arthur St. Qual Shed
Council
Posiion of
Theron Janses
PUC
Langford
Cone
Lorne Masters
W. H. Peat
Harold Kinread
Frank
T. Cooke
J. Hargrove
Inaugural Acton Public School Board Meeting
The Acton Public School Board held its first meeting. Wm Middleton chaired with trustee elect Murray Smith. 1854 chair nomination for ex chairman Tom Watson. secretary treasurer and caretakers re-engaged. Four teachers needed for fall term. Budget approved at 1,873.62 with kindergarten and primary staffing planned. Next meeting January 31 to finalize estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board
Acton Public School Board
Wm. Middleton
Murray Smith
Tom Watson
Jones
Heard
Wolfe
Bradley
Smith
McKenzie
John Black
James Dills
Milton
Name New Officers At Legion Banquet
At a Legion banquet more than 160 members gathered Saturday evening as officers for the year were announced. Reber Red served as secretary to the Prevaneal S vier Bureau. Bartier and Musselle were noted for trustee roles. The meeting named persons to lead the post with O'Rourke and Treaster among those cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony View Bureau
Reber Red
Che Prevaneal
Svier Bureau Bartier
Noardeharman
George Musselle
Bo Trier
Ares
Awe
O'Rourke
Tadies Agatots
United Church W A Group Review Year In Review Report
The document reviews the United Church W A group year with notes on members and activities. It lists reviews, vetoes, and ratings, highlighting trends and standout events for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church W.A. Group Review Year
Fragmentary historical notice on births deaths and poll tax
Incomplete records describe 1652 births and two deaths with mixed fates, noting a poll tax for residents over 21 and property tenure. The legible portions imply a statistical census or tax register context from an official clerk.
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Jack McGreachie
Need Cub Leader for Acton Pack After Resignation
Local Group Committee seeks one to two local men to lead 40 to 50 Acton boys aged 8 to 12 after Miss Eather Taylor resigns as Cub leader. Group Committee Secretary Wm Middleton urges prompt volunteers to prevent disorganization.
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Acton
Wm. Middleton
Eather Taylor
Acton Pack
Mr. Middleton
Acton Women's Institute Hobbies Display Meeting
Mrs A Wilderspin hosted the 61st meeting of the Acton Women’s Institute for the new year with Mrs R J Davidson presiding. Members reported Christmas parcels sent to Halton Manor and hospital patients, and thanked contributors. A future date for the Hatton Manor party was approved.
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A. Wilderspin
Acton Women’s Institute
R. J. Davidson
Aggd
Halton Manor
Sauiteriums
Hatton Manoir
EB. W. Smith
Kate Artiken
Wy *Derspin
George Lantz
W. Denny
Edna Jacques
Bart
Two Youths Charged After Toronto Car Crash
Two Toronto youths faced magistrates court on two charges each arising from a car accident near North Pensford. The injured driver and a passenger were treated at the scene while police examined the vehicle and surrounding area for evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Operlie Batorday
Maxusita
Frederick Watt
Tye
Acton Faces 60 Cycle Changeover Cost Estimate
Acton faces a total estimated cost of 19,190.05 to complete a 60 cycle meter conversion and distribution system upgrade. HEPC data show 4,326 for distribution and conversion work plus 40 for street lighting and 85 for water heater control, with other items including new meters, inspection, and installation.
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Acton
HEPC
PUC
McCreachie
Commission
la Net
Hamilton
Toval
Mason
Farydro
Acton Pug
Bowling Club Trip Notes From 1954 Tournament Dates
Fragmentary report recalls a bowling club meeting and review of 1954 tournament dates and plans. Mentions members and a start point for events, with notes on how the club might proceed and what dates were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Club Reviews
Apostolic Blessing Sent to Golden Anniversary Celebrants
A list of celebrants marking fifty years includes Mr. Willer stadt, Mr tes dest ox, Thomas He, Steve cee de martes, Camp- Campmwile, Mrs Lawrence, and James Haues. A bouquet of 300 red roses and 400-dar arander drer decorates the celebration.
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Amihors
Gma
Willerstadt
Thomas
Steve Cee de Martes
Lawrence
James Haues
Tao
Fred
Chidren
Local IODE Chapter Hears Mrs Mowat
Local IODE session featured Mrs J Yary Mos Whitham, regent, and Mrs A Mowat speaking. The meeting covered community matters and plans for future events as the chapter noted attendees and aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IODE
Mrs. Mowat
Yary
Whitham
Acton J F Group Members Hear Address at St Alban's Hall
George Elliott delivered a forceful talk to nearly 100 Acton Junior Farmers and guests at St. Alban's Parish Hall. He urged youths and adults to pursue clear goals through life, citing Churchill as a model of steadfast outlook and discipline. The meeting featured remarks from Don Mathew and others as part of a weeknight gathering with remarks and a reception.
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George Elliott
Milton
Acton
St. Alban’s Parsh Hall
Ellett
Brookwile
Eri
Sar Waston Churchill
Wie Dater
Gust Spaker
Don Mathew
Betts Price
Francis Skeene
Oxdrit
Ontario
Sun
Sunnybrook
Wright
Messrs
Fox
Fred Brook
Walter Linham
Ortar
Council Completes Nomination After Third Meeting
After a month and a half between sessions Acton Borough finally fills its council seat at the third nomination meeting. The council held its first full session last week despite losing one member.
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Acton Coane
Phe 14 Council
Collision on Esquesing Road involves Thorn Morden and Harvey Schutis
Reports describe a two car crash on Esquesing Road near Wan weedeNt with Thorn Morden traveling west and Harvey Schutis south in the other vehicle. Police note no injuries and the incident occurred north east of here. A separate entry mentions James O'Hara Eden Mills finding a stolen confectionery box valued at 13.60 left by removing camp door hinges at Lutheran Camp.
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Towgamagen Mtacu
Thorn Morden
Harvey Schutis
Here Morden
Wis
Galfier
Nob Schutis
Builess
Obstructs Sheriff Receives Sentence
Ray Bowers serves three months in jail for obstructing Halton sheriff Robertson while serving a notice of appeal on Michael Marke at the Bowers garage in Georgetown. His son Gordon Bowers was fined $10 and costs. The sheriff was abused verbally and forced from the premises.
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Ray Bowers
Malton
Gordon Bowers
Haltonemany
Robertson
Michael Marke
YMCA Ladies Plan More Dinner Tables
A regular monthly YMCA Ladies meeting discussed expanding dinner provisions. They planned more tables for banquets and organized female staff and a nursery purchase for future events.
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YMCA
oAvais
J McGade
Basket Of Gifts To Bride At Shower
A shower at Mrs fh bert Heelen on Mill St honored Mrs Reg Campbell, the former Bo Bau. A gift basket filled with presents was presented to the bride. Two cars were won by Miss M. Mairize and Mrs Chas Landsboreur during the event.
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Knnursey
Fhbert Heelen
Mill St. Yo
Reg Campbell
Bo Bau
M. Mairize
Chas Landsboreur
Longtime Nassagaweya Resident T J Kennedy Dies at 59
Thomas Jeremian Kennedy died after a heart attack and extended illness. He was born in Nassagaweya on Lot 24 Con 1 and lived most of his life there, farming until retirement in 1935. He leaves a widow, a daughter Alice predeceased him, three sons, two sisters, a brother, and many grandchildren. He served as secretary treasurer of No 7 school board and was active in Nassagaweya Presbyterian church and community projects. Funeral services were held December 28 at Victor Rumley and Son with burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
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Thomas Jeremian Kennedy
Elizabeth Bell
John Kennedy
Rachel
Martha
Thos
John Man
Howard
Nassagaweya
Hamlien
Sarah McBain
Alice
Hhier
Olive
Jas. Massey
Milton
Welfridton
Delin
Lyle
M.ton
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
No. 7
Hamilton General Hospital
Victor Rumley and Son
Fairview Cemetery
Acton
Rev Sutherland
Kennedy
David Henderson
David McPhedran
Norman Kennedy
Thomas Kennedy
Edgar Howden
Ray Everdell
Halton Association Holds Annual Meet
Halton Protective Association elected President Allan Dilon to head the group again and returned other officers. The annual meeting, held Tuesday in the Court House, noted one claim entered for a theater during the year. Directors named included Nelson, R Ellenton, A Cartwright, W McDowell, Dixon Tyafslgar, J Chapman, A Ford, A Dixon, Nassagaweya, L Chaholm, R Anderson, Wynesley R Grume, C Brown, N Stark. Secretary treasurer James E Beownricdgy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Dilon
Halton Protective Association
Court House
Nelson
R Ellenton
A. Cartwright
W. McDowell
Dixon
N. Stark
James E
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Bose
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Halton Association
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