Baxter Relocation to Alliston Confirmed for 300 000 Plant
Baxter Laboratories confirmed relocation of its Acton plant to Alliston Ontario. A 30 000 square foot plant will be built with 75 to 160 jobs, near Canadian Pacific Railways, to be completed by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Laboratories
Actors
Alliston
Ralph Falk II
Morton Grove
Baxter
Acton
Falk
Wosted
Gordon S. Adamson
Tyronto
Cacler
Budget of Six Mills Set for 1956 North Halton H S District Rd
The North Halton High School District board in Georgetown set a six mill levy for 1956 on equalized assessments for five municipalities, a small rise from 1955. Total expenditures near 198,100 with 119,250 raised by tax levy and 103,700 in government grants. debentures cost 34,350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton
Georgetown
Roe Carbett
Ross Carbett
Nassagawega
E. Forgrave
Hood,Hall, Anderson
Dills
Anderson, Goodlet and Brown
Cook, Forgrave, Pickett, Coon and Kielty
Leaders Corps Awards At Y Banquet
Certificates crests and pins were presented at the Leaders' Corps banquet in the Y on Tuesday. El mer Smith led the awards after a roast beef dinner served by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Junior leaders' crests were given to Anne Daintith Norma Cunningham and Frank Mariscak. Certificates in leaders' fellowship went to Cyril Buchanan Tracy Barrager the basketball coaches Harry Otterbein and Mrs Lidken club leaders and Wilson Allenby track coach. A second year certificate went to Ed McHugh for track coaching. Leaders fellowship pins were awarded to Mrs Lidken Mr Buchanan Mrs Barrager Mr Otterbein and Mr Allenby. Ken Knox gave a short talk and two films Good Neighbor to You and A Day Nearer Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaders
Elmer Smith
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Anne Daintith
Norma Cunningham
Frank Mariscak
Cyril Buchanan
Tracy Barrager
Harry Otterbein
Lidken
Buchanan
Barrager
Otterbein
Allenby
Ken Knox
Host of Gifts Opened By Bride of Month
On Friday evening January 13 Isabel Smith was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. J. L. Davidson. Miss Smith opened many gifts while Mrs. S Sinclair led contests about brides and weddings. A bountiful lunch was served by the hostess and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Smith
J. L. Davidson
Smiith
Burns Day Observance With Haggis and Pipes
The Rotary club marked Burns Day with haggis served for supper. Phil Caddick played the pipes while John Rovson of Milton delivered a talk on the Scottish poet and poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Rotary Club
Phil Caddick
John Rovson
Milton
Planning talk urges public interest in community development
Acton Chamber of Commerce heard planning consultant P A Deacon urge broad public involvement in planning its economic and social impacts. He stressed planning is everyone's business and outlined housing growth, retail health, and civic development. The session included a Q A and committee assignments for 1956.
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Chamber of Commerce
Acton
P. A. Deacon
Assizes Hear One Criminal Action Nine Civil Cases
A Supreme Court grand jury returned a true bill as the Halton assizes opened in Milton before Mr Justice Smiley. Raymond Hamilton of Toronto faces criminal negligence in the death of Alexander Green of Swansea after a car collision on the Elizabeth Highway near Bronte. Nine civil actions are listed, including four divorces and claims by Nelson Township, Joan Blake Davidson, Jessie McGregor, and others, with jury voir dire adjusted under new rules.
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Assizes Court
Supreme Court
Halton
Smiley
Milton
Raymond Hamilton
Toronto
Alexander Green
Swansea
Strick
Green
Uke Elizabeth
Bronte
Joan Blake Davidson
Thomas Millward
Bronte’ Council
Jessie McGregor
Acton
Amy James
Arnold
W. Bostick
Acton Junior D's Split In Hockey Doubleheader
Acton Junior D's dropped an 8-2 decision to Hamilton in Elmira after a 6-4 win in the previous night. Acton led early in Thursday's game but Hamilton pulled away with late goals. In Monday's rematch, Acton scored first but Elmira tallied three unanswered goals to seal the win.
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Acton
Ade Sali
pEen
Howe
Tia Marzo
Bladenen
Hamilton
Elmira
Footits
Baxter
Bath
Footitte
Artole
Elina
Frost Bites Freeze Local Plans For New Church Services
In Acton the town grapples with winter delays delaying installation of services. An architect’s drawing shown by Wo Meatty highlights required com intel for a new church. Council contemplates suspensions and fee changes as residents voice concerns about sewer and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Meatty
Ube
Besitelleng
Evaseaiotttee
Dimannaial
Acchats
Hite
Eheseedy
Community Church Seeks Continuity for Graduation Service
The church requests Pastor stay for graduation week as council debates service timing and community needs. Town officials, library board and the parks committee discuss weather dependent schedules and funding for a new Legion building and arena renovations.
Smith Griffen Agricultural Society Elects President At Annual Meeting
The Smith Griffen Agricultural Society elected Smath Ro Giorriffen as President at the town hall annual meeting. Financial reports showed a bank balance of 567 10 with expenses of 5.40 and 22 last year’s balance 402.49. The 1956 fair is planned with new exhibits and 4-H clubs forming under JFE Whitelock. Charles McKeown and George Wallace are among life members and directors named for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smath Ro
Giorriffen
Actun Agricultural Society
Segstemberg
King Shaws Ltd
Precon
Jfe Whitelock
Thas Suh TH Jy
Yor Tuir
Istrict ConmeiWeesa
Ah Gathid
Olula
Ewemutpee
Unas Yemr Ape Piest
Willian Thompson
Sec
Sheep Trudent
Lloyd Mcknery
Min Cow Swackhhamer
Fo Kentner
Moarrison
Althens
C Keenmy
HB Watson
M McCullough
Sprowl
Heme Fey
Leah
Jon Smith
JE Puuren
Waldie Charles McKeown
John
Men's Club Plans Bee on Saturday at the church
The Men s Club announces a Saturday bee at the United Church with George Hollinger and Vie Masters leading tea plans. A bucket brigade is planned for Saturday. men will wash church walls the next morning. Monthly meetings are proposed for the first Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churen
Uney
Garnet Rose Heads Anglican Churchmen in New Year Meeting
Garnet Rose was elected president of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen at their first meeting of the year. Other officers include vice president E Lasby secretary E Thormoson and conveners B Spitzer bazaar music appreciation events and a pancake social. The group meets twice monthly with plans for Fet year activities and a Lads and Dads banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret Rose
Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen
vicwt+t
E Lasby
E Thormosor
B Spitzer
G. ‘Hargrave
A. P. Green Fire Brick Co
Rear End Collision In Esquesing Township
Police estimated damage after a rear end collision between two cars on Sunday near No 7 Highay in Esquesing Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sao Iolowing
Esquesing Township
P U C Approves Garage Addition To Pump House
Public Utilities Commission last week approved a plan by town engineer Frank Paliesen for a garage addition to the pump house. Tenders for construction were advertised later this month. Discussion touched on maintenance of road valances and air conditioning service operations at the plant. The commission noted as an alternative the moving of the OMEA rate in February. Reservations were to be made for installation at the Royal York.
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Toronto
Alliaton
Ontnet
Mason Knitting
Bays Pauls
Aeining
Meadeighessesteta
Ebinene
Corea Tee
Utlines
Frank Paliesen
Vehice
AMEA
OMEA
Royal York
Jd Wood Co
PUC
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North Halton H. S. District
Masterman, Coles and
Hawi
Milton School
Milton Separate School
Andrew Kielty
Gestetner
Mitten
County Cclerk
North Halton Board
Inigscetior
Department of Education
K . Lindsay
Esquesing Councy
Acton, Millen
Richard Soto
Central Command
Acton and
Millam
Cael
Millan
Department of
North Hatton High School
Jack Tost
Messrs Brown
Anderson and Colys
Esquesing
Masterman
Forgrave
Goodlett
Carbert
Nassugaweva
Hood
Pickett
Coon
Cook
Ross Carbert
Ats
Partners In Planning
Deacon
J Newton
G Barbeau
Chamber
J. Gay
R. Bean
G. Barbeau
Davey
R- Goodwin Pitabes
Canada
Kitchener-Waterloo
Nelson Township
Long
Actona
Martoch Acton
Andy Twee
Actin
Phae
Sescapagn Veinme
Cnet Ds Evry Betely
Wills
Chaseeh
Uae
Ciartipuigrs
Council
Seavices
Lakeview Heights
Gage Eight
Alee
Actes
Ile
Ma Master University
Charete
Povard Liamdlert
Pshedt
Pinaleeia
Pinaleeia. Netaaies
Comiprepisthan Piva Metutohots Wis
Deingulaece
Cmdiers Sabe Wilteet
Ieee Forest West Dhar
Miss Lanas
Avatenaphs
Mos
Nobdelewsg
Mus
Patehean Wistaneel
Canadian Vsinget Ist- Wegen
Acamiitee
Compsiseea
Garner Elta Bayer Maoty Steid and
Heleg
Sunae
Cceve
W. Wilsens
Atic
Siancaen
Terese
Tocol Petting
Perc
Pobrary Board
Hsian
McKenzie
VY Board
Ose of
Cosneneree
I Gov
Cope
Paler
Oderatior
Parks Board
Crete
Corrs
Legion
Experme
Wwe
Legon
G Loca
Tove
Bouee
Smith Griffen Agricultural Society
Rau
Y.M.C.A
Cnese Seys
Mode! Railway Group
Acuts and
Younesters
Owen Masales
Garry
Harry Onerhern Treetter
Garnet Rose
P.U.C
Areta
D.scussuer
Pebe
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