Builders Dispute Over Acton Town Land Deal
Minutes from the May 2 1955 council meeting are scrutinized as Thomas and Thoman defend an oral land deed and building permit accord. Witnesses discuss zoning by laws, driveway views, and potential garage issues for future Acton homes. Local residents object to lot 38 permit amid negotiations with builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Thoman
Peetzler
Rd Pootttt
Thomas Sr
Chaiman Quériea
Jack Thomas
Greenwood
Utey
Acton
McCrae
Ceatherkind
Evie Niceveri
Ians
Nieezer
Sl McGoenehte
Aldo’ Braid
McGeachie
Thomay
McGeachive
Machio
Priomlo
Eugene Braida
J. Gay
Torone
Rockwood Church Skating Party And Evening Service
Rockwood young people held a skating party at a farm outlying Harris Street then returned to St John’s Church for a devotional with Betty Denham Frances Kelso and Marjorie Bauer taking part. Holy Communion was celebrated at the St John’s service with E Stipp as server and Mr Birtch offering prayers. Weekend open air skating continued on the village rink and the community hosted euchre at Ong rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery Jay Church
Robt. Johnston
Harris St
Betty Denham
Frances Kelso
Marjorie Bauer
God
St John’s Church
E. Stipp
Don Kay
Kitchener
Charles McBatt
Roy Bui
Toronto
Archie Flear
Friendly Circle gifts honor Miss Bennett at New Church
The Friendly Circle plans a piece of furniture for the new church building to honor Miss M Z Bennett who led the original Sunday School class. About 60 women are active, with Bennett as honorary president. a committee will select the plaque. The group endorsed the plan at its last meeting in the church parlor. Reorganization of all United church women groups into United Church Women is set for January 1 1962 with a panel led by Mrs De Engle and others explaining the new structure. Fifteen Rotary volunteers were recruited for the March of Dimes march on January 3. bake sale and spring tea plans were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Z. Bennett
Miss Bennetts
Cireleg
Miss Bennett
Pitt
Circle
United Churches
United Church
de Engel
M.Z. Bennett
T Tronside
Georgetown Mayor Urges Planning Reform Against Provincial Inaction
Georgetown Mayor Rin Vivato accuses the provincial government of turning its back on planning while urging smaller municipalities to act. At the North Wilton Urban Board meeting, Acton Milton and Georgetown discussed regional planning, size limits, and a possible green belt to curb sprawl as multiple towns face growth and boundary expansion risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Rin Vivato
Willy-Nilly
Accomplished a Great Deal at St Alban’s Vestry 1960
The 1960 vestry meeting at St. Alban the Martyr reported a balanced budget and new officers elected or appointed. Rector Rev. W.E.B.L. Stokred presided as Mavold Denny and Sang Snow shared wardenship duties, with Harold Denny and George Lee chosen for church school leadership and other posts. The group praised a busy year featuring repairs, remodeling, new furnace, rectory work, and renewed parish programs. A next year outlook stressed spiritual growth under Rector Kenneth Anox and a record-setting proposed budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban the Martyr
Webl Stokred
Reetor
Mavold Denny
Simd
Vic Bristow
Sexton
Awas
Phan
Puisel
Eden Mills Community Club Discusses Hall and Local Events
Eden Mills Community Club executives met with the village council to plan obtaining a hall soon. A skating party at Eden Mills and an exhibition hockey match were held by the club with prizes to Joan Chamberlain Francis Felton and Lome Thomlinson. Hospitalizations and local visits were noted among residents and guests in the Eden Mills area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills Community Club
Raw Ste. Awisen
Barden
Joan Chamberlain
Francis Felton
Lome Thomlinson
Eden Mills
Ain
Evin
Bian
Doug Beattie
Mies
D. Wingwood
J. Trottors
Dangier Terry
Caledon East
Charlotte Cahill
Guelph
Brenda Wright
Miro
Ben Spinks
Thistletown
Mir
Wi Sot
Ancient custom of thawers on PVs and fragrant blooms
An old belief states the dead enjoy the fragrance of blooms placed on thawers at PVs. The fragment hints at funerary practices and scented offerings tied to ancient traditions.
Funeral Honors Frank Mason 21 In Yosemite Car Crash
Many attended the funeral for Frank Mason 21 son of Mr and Mrs George Mason who died in a car crash near Yosemite California. The Rev Dwight Engel led the service at Fail View cemetery with pallbearers named from Guelph and Toronto including Ernie Philip Dave Kraus Diree Fisher Jack Skipper Paul Cusper and Pete Cathcart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramlew Shoemaker
P Moon
Frank Mason
Mfr
George Mason
Yosemite Californi
Othe Laurentians
Dwight Engel
Fail View Cemetery
Guelph
Toronto
Ernie Philip
Dave Kraus
Diree—Fisher
Jacke Skipper
Paul Cusper
Pete Cathcart
Licerise Sales Slow Prompt Rush for Renewals
Issuer reports sales slow and urges license holders to renew early to avoid delays. Expiry date for 1960 licenses is March 5. Owners are reminded to bring the safety certificate when renewing and to expect a possible last minute rush. Extra renewal fee may apply.
Record Artists Visit Teen Town
Record artists visit Teen Town for a regular event with dancing and birthday celebrations for Janet Digimitch. The Consuls performed, then left for Buffalo to play at WER 970. They return in February. This Friday Banerdias will headline with local dancers and a charity raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seow Tawi
Kepre
Uvigu
Janet Digimitch
Buffalo
Banerdias
Narme Braida Fair President Expenditures Record
Fair ledger lists expenditures including prize money 244.00, printing 32.25, meals 87.70, donations 67.50, rentals 68.00, repairs and supplies, and various fees. Accounts show Acton Citizens' Bank 2000, rosettes and ribbons 101.82, and Poultry coop area costs 59. Area totals and charitable entries are noted with amounts and recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRS
Acton Citizens’ Banc
Acton
Trey
Asta
Rotary
TAN Landis
Cypress
Banquet & Socieds
George Harrap Moderates Baptist Meeting Officials List
The document lists George Harrap as Baptist Moderator with numerous committee roles and attendees. Names include Miss Eld Fryer Miss J Landsborough Mrs Readd Miss Helv Lagdshorasiph and others. It notes committees for ushering education and special services and references a finance committee to appoint tellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld Fryer
Cartons Gabston
Mes
Lloyd Tsteys
McCutcheon
Itehvlp
Aw.gordon
Missionary
Readd
Elda
Mas
J. Landsborough
Hutcheon
Chapman
Nona Watllie
Apsley
Boreera
Ruth Landsborough
Bartle
Hiarnapy
Awer Cones
Cohen
Elda Fryer
Saecal. Committee
Dunk
Martha
Hanvis
Hutcheou
Pyeuler
Burcert
Vraver
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The
Acton.Free Press
Rockwood
P.Y.P
Pital
Waltscigccrontsty
Generaiospital
Fred Edwards
McNeill
Dave McFarhine
Chirk McArthur
Windsor
Ontario
Reckwood
Ongringe
Ospringe Women's Institute
Fred Lambert
Pans Ty
Elizabeth McPhedran
Duncan McPhedran
J. E. Pearen
McPhedran
Pearen
A. F. Johns
Joseph Duby
Stewart McDonald
Qwen Sound
Fred Day
Ancaster
Ro OK. Thor
Frank Day
Ro J. Curtis
Mars
Fred Langhert
Bruce Hosking
Friendly Circle
March of Dimes
Jim Ledger
Rotary Club
W. Woodburn
Go MeRenvzie Rea
W. Waterhouse
Bert Hinton
Departent of
Planeding and Development Team
Fie Pilton Coun Vy
Delewigs
Hinstees
Ion
Millan
Jing Emmerson
Georgetoien
Kenneth Anox
Wes
Robert Andersen
WA. Mes
W. Denny
Alire Guild
Gould
Brotherhood
Vic Bristay
Sir Wilson
St. Alban's Guild
FE. Bann
Stokveer
Cytil Ranney
Ruannes
Ghd
Harold Denny
George Lee
W. Kerr
Josie Kentner
Detiny Wol
Fis
Sweden
Mar Stok
Hity
Frank van
Bus Salt -Canel
Ian Snow
Hiv Thelepaties
George Gold
Ken Blow
Kenneth Knox
A. Clifford
S. Snow
George Higigett
Gordon McCutcheon
Doug Tarrant
Bill Sprostan
Franklin
Muar Guild
Snavw
Bell
Clifford
Attings
Carneil A
Leatherlagad
Rol
RE Denny
Go Hagpett
Graham
K. Blow
Humber
Exec
Chass
John Ross
MNS
Kas Stevertyan
Afis MO Svimon
Anderson
Bob Francis
William McLean
Guelph General Hospital
Thomas Atkinson
Leader
Elmer Anderson
Lovell Bros
Hick Prarprave
Teen Town
Chiaferones
Sy Kamby Duck Doherty
Tad Fey
Allen
Back MlRiTdel
Paes Pascow
Bert Walildy
Narme
N. Braida Fair
Mage One
Potal
Canada
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
E. P. Head
St. George's Square
Knights OF Columbus
Guelph Memorial Gardens
George Harrap
Management
Dabour Religiens
Hacianiaies
Milton
Wharaday
Bopore
Rama
PLA
Burlington
Va George
Wes Topra
Junior Farmer Hockey
JO Pou
Rockwood Mill
Myars
Garis
Children’s
Neder
Othe Hiteter
Prine
Hoys’ & Girls
Men
Yués. & Wed
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