History of Halton and Eden Mills Institute Meeting
In Eden Mills community events, Mrs. William McLean Sr hosted an Institute program with an Ode by Mary Stewart and a history of Halton County. Fourteen members planned to attend the Officers' Conference at the university. The meeting featured old family memories, scrapbooks, and a social hour with ice cream and cake. Members discussed centennial projects and church activities, including a flooded rink and skating on the river.
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William McLean’Sr
Eden’ Mills
Ortra Hey
Mary Stew
University
Indian Trail
Eden Mills United Church
Leamon
Ed Parker
Mint Committee
Howard James
Millson
Ralphompson
Robert Wardle
Ed Watson
Ben Saulnier
Earl Scott
Harold Thompson
Norman S. Marshall
Ralph Thompson
Harry. McIntosh
Niagara Falls
Bob Simpson
Ashworth
Betty
Toronto
Bill McLean
Fred Jennings
Cordettes
Donna Clifford
Fran Tolton
Marg
House
Wilda Mac
Credit Valley Authority begins flood control plan with dam projects
The Credit Valley Conservation Authority gains approval for two dams near Orangeville to bolster spring runoff storage and downstream flood control. The government funds 75 percent of costs. local municipalities cover the rest. Dams measure 1,700 and 1,800 feet, up to 20 and 17 feet high, with earth-filled structures. Detailed design by M. M. Dillon Limited, tenders in spring, aims for two-year completion starting this summer.
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Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Orangeville
Minister of Energy and Resources Management
J. R. Simonett
Credit River
Credit Valley _ Conservation Authority
Nottawasaga
New President Elected at Mutual Aid Meeting
Mutual Aid Firefighting Service held its annual meeting last week and elected Ralph Elderfield of Burlington as president. He succeeds Alf Waidie of Milton.
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Halton Mutual Aid Firefighting Service
Ralph Elderfield
Burlington
Alf Waidie
Milton
Ray Arbie Named Sales Manager for Micro Plastics Division
Ray E. Arbic has been appointed sales manager for Micro sales and Micro Plastics Division at Building Products of Canada Limited. Formerly a sales supervisor at Acton, he will be based in Toronto starting February 1.
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Ray_E. Arbic
Building Products of Canada Limited
Acton
Toronto
Frank Toth BP service station opens with At Home event
Hungarian born Frank Toth Jr started in Acton and Guelph schools then apprenticed with local mechanics before opening a BP service station in 1951. The family business expanded to a father son operation now featuring new Mercury vapor lights, pumps and a large sign. Free draws mark the opening and winners are to be announced February 18 with BP staff present. Both Frank and son Raymond plan to greet customers at the upcoming At Home week.
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Hungary
Frank Toth Jr
Acton
Guelph’s
Bill’ Norton
Canadian Tire Corporation
Lorne Garnér
Raymond
Bob
Lisa
Department of Labor
Father and Son
British Petroleum
Frank Toth
Guelph St
Mr. Toth
Frank Toth Motors
Frank
One Accident Recorded In Week In Milton Detachment Report
During Jan 15 to Jan 21, Milton Detachment Ontario Provincial Police logged 952 patrol hours and 9,054 miles. 78 traffic charges, 103 warnings, 79 convictions. one property damage accident with $150 damage caused by a deer striking a vehicle driven by Lawrence K Mills of 62 Roseford Terrace Acton on Highway 25 near 10 Sideroad. 25 general occurrences included theft of firewood, unfounded theft, and attempted theft of gasoline from a Campbellville school bus. Two liquor seizers and two liquor control act charges, one disturbance, two missing persons later located, and one abandoned vehicle reported.
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Milton Detachment
Ontarion
pat‘Yo
Lawrence K. Mills
Roseford Terrace
Acton
Rences
Lindsay
RR. 2
George Inglis
Campbellville
Metsinger returns here for concert in Rockwood
John Rockwood formerly with the Metropolitan Opera Co. of New York will sing at Mrs Milne's Centennial concert in Rockwood Town Hall on February 3 and 4. Known locally as Frank Guild, he is highly anticipated and brings back memories of his earlier days in the district.
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Rockwood
Max Milne
John Rockwood
How To Remove Small Spots From Painted Surfaces
A simple method uses a large pencil eraser to rub away spots on painted walls or woodwork. Gently rub the affected area until the blemish fades, then wipe with a clean cloth to remove eraser residue. This technique avoids chemicals and preserves the finish.
Milton Bridge Club to Start Duplicate Bridge Games
The Milton Bridge Club plans to launch duplicate bridge operations starting the first Wednesday of February at 8 p.m. in the Legion auditorium. George Solty of Campbellville will direct the club, inviting local players to try this format amid recent Ac ton Club tensions.
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Milton
Legion Auditorium
George
Solty
RR3
Campbellville
Acton Bridge Club
Declarer
Deception in a Bridge Hand Reveals Auction Trickery
A bridge game recap shows South predicting a two suit spread while West misleads with a club or trump lead. The table narrative reveals a misread dummy and a clever ruse that exposes the deception. The author notes a moral about overconfident bidding and impression management at the table.
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South
West
North
Acton Bridge Club Winners Named in Recent Event
From last week's session at the Acton Bridge Club the pairs results are: first place Mrs S K Coats and Bill Coats, second Tom Warnes and Charlie Renwick, third Bill Barbour and Bill Hamilton.
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Acton Free Press
Acton Bridge Club
SK. Coats
Bill Coats
Tom ‘Warnes
Charlie Renwick
Bill Barbour
Bill ‘Hamilton
Extension staff attend Ontario marketing course in Toronto
Henry Stanley Halton's Agricultural Representative attended an in service training course for Extension Branch members of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food in Toronto. The course helped personnel become more familiar with factors affecting marketing of Ontario farm products and will enable them to continue leadership in this field.
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Henry Stanley
Halton
Ontario Department of.Agriculture and Food
Toronto
Ontario
Hydro's New Warm Water Service Promise
Hydro offers a new automatic electric water heater service with all the hot water needed for a low monthly payment. Staff are ready to explain the all inclusive HOT WATER SERVICE plan and its benefits.
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Hydro
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Eden Mills
Mutual Aid
Ray Arbie
Acrilan
Hardtwist
Alker’ Home Furnishings
Custom Cleaners
BRAIN
GAC
GAC International
Mill Street
Georg
Main Street
King Street
Toth
Gaunt
Metsinger
Esqueling Township
K. C. Lindsay
Acton Hydro Electric Co i
Elgin St. N
Hinton’s
Guelph ST. - Acton
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