Mrs. Peter Sayers Celebrates 93rd Birthday in Acton
The Acton resident Mrs. Peter Sayers, of Frederick Street, marked her 93rd birthday last week with visits, cards, and cake. Born in Dublin in 1833, she recalled changes in Acton from snowdrifts to modern transportation, with time spent at St. Joseph’s Church and in Judies’ work. She lives with Miss Irene Mulholland and recently hosted Christmas with relatives, reflecting on a long life of cooking, sewing, and reading.
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Agna Agenarian
Peter Sayers
Frederick Street
Howeta
Sayers
Dublin
William Gibbons
Jennie Gibbons
Nossagaweya
Guelph
Nassagawaeya
Iime
Jean
St. Joseph's
Acton Free Press
Irene Mulholland
P.sayers
Acton
Milton High School 12‑room expansion plans discussed
At the Georgetown board meeting the North Halton School Board authorized architect firm St Barnett and Rieder to submit plans for a 12 room Milton High School addition with a gymnasium and auditorium. The review covered layout, future expansion, and a gas heating option with cost comparisons and bids to tender this week.
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Milton High School
North Haton
Auditerco
Lab
Binnett Sield
Detais H
T. Niven
Georgetown
Water Main Break Disrupts Church Street Operations
A Wednesday water main break on Church Street caused headaches for the superintendent and residents. Crews work through the day to repair the line affecting traffic and nearby businesses as authorities assess damage and restore service.
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Church Street
Bottle Blitz Boosts Acton Scout Drive
Seventy Boy Scouts and Cubs in Acton organized a three day Bottle Blitz described as a success by leaders. Volunteers collected bottles, loaded trucks, and prepared cartons for pickup by local companies. Cub mothers assisted with serving treats at the scouting event.
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Acton
Speaker G McKenzie at Ys Men club meeting
A garbled note reports G McKenzie addressing the Ys Men club during a weekly meeting at The Gap. The fragment mentions tea, a talk, and attendance but omits clear details on topic or outcomes.
County Meeting Debates Tax Sales Arrears Change
Halton's tax collectors met with a Department of Municipal Affairs representative to discuss a new tax arrears system. The courtly initiated reform allows a municipality to seize properties in arrears after one year, replacing the former three year waiting period.
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Halton
Departmentunicipal Affairs
Courtly
Snowbow Mirage Brightens Winter Sky
A rare rainbow appeared in a clear winter sky on a Sunday morning, though no rain fell to create it and the phenomenon was more a misnomer than a true rainbow.
Acton Public School Board plans 10 room addition
The Acton Public School Board approved a 10 room addition to the Robert Little public school with an estimated cost of 200000. The board seeks Department of Education approval and will demolish part of the old brick school to create space for the new wing.
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Ative
Department of Education
Robert Little
Acton Public School Board
Geet Y Bevenes
Neccssary
Erget
GW. McKenzie
BE. Smith
T Watson
Kennett
W. Wolfe
Grant Ax
Ontario Trustees’ Council
Rornbald
Posalarien
D Price
C Mac-Call
G Spencer-Lee
Hobert Lidle
Robert Little School
ET. Marks
Mo Root
T. Marks
MM. Leneth
Scarborough Club Guests At Acton Rotary Dinner
Scarborough Club guests provided a lively program at the Acton Rotary dinner at United church. President George Dyer announced district events in Toronto and New York City while two new Scarborough members Tan Gray and Fred Somners joined.
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Scarborough Club
Acton
Acton Rotary Clu
United Church
George’ Dyer
Scarborough
Ted Hansen
Ed Ruggles
Toronto
Dave Kennedy
New York City
Ed. Ruggles
Conburg
Ted Milner
Tan Gray
Fred Somners
Roy Brown
Rotary
Acton Club
Rotary International
Jack Quennell
Bill Patton
Aimes
Hea Pin
Amos Mason
Nassagaweya Inaugural Appointments Reported
Nassagaweya township council passed the inaugural by laws last week after a noon meeting convened by Reeve Dena A Milne. Appointments included planning board members Alec Near and A R Ser Avion fire area Reeve Milne and Charles Thomson Mil top Hite area and several conservation authorities.
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Dena A Milne
Nassagaweya
Counel
Haidmarr
Campociville
Planning Board
Alec Near
Avion
Reeve M.ine
Charles Thomson
Miltop Hite
A. R
Grand Valley
16 Mile Conservation Authority
12 Mile Conservation Authority
John Robertson
Milton District
Hospital Board
Reeve Mine
Injury Report From Local Car Incident
A local car incident left Robert of Blyth with severe cuts and injuries. The driver, JB Chalmers, was examined later by medical staff. details indicate an overturned vehicle and subsequent delays in treatment.
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Yee
Chalmers
Lex
Robert
Blyth
Senow
Acton
Ned
Hyde
JB Chalmers
Bennett
Rabid Foxes Reported in Local Area
Two rabid foxes were found near farms in the area prompting containment. Quarantine orders were issued as samples were sent to a laboratory for testing, with results expected to guide further safety measures at affected properties.
Firm President Col A O Beardmore Dies in Toronto
Col Alfred Owen Torrance Beardmore VD former president of Beardmore and Co Ltd dies at Toronto General Hospital on January 9. Funeral held at Grace Church on the Hill with interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Surviving are his wife June Hosmer and two daughters Frances Steele and Margaret Larkin.
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Beardmore Ami Co. Ltd
Beardmore
Alfred Owen Torrance Beardmore
Beardmare
Toronto General Hospital
Beardmores
Grace Church
Hill
Toronto
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
S G Bennett
W. J Beatty
J W Wolfe
J Beardmore
Beardmore and Co. Ltd
June Hosmer
Wiliam — Steele
Frances
Cheyenne
Wyomme
Montague Larkin
Margareti
Tororita
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