County Health Unit Plans Aimed At July Start
Halton County Council hears Dr. E Struthers outline for a county health unit with a five member board and medical officer of health. Projected annual cost 35 000 with 50 percent funded by government and 50 percent by the county. services include immunization prenatal postnatal care and home bedside demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Pearen
Tso Acton Fura
Halton
Struthers
As-In- Labon
Board of Health
RS. Heatherington
Manitoba Health Unit
Lakeside Chapter Nominates Officers for Annual Meeting
The Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. held its Tuesday meeting in the Legion Rooms. Officer nominations were taken. a paper on Ontario by Mr. Smith was presented by Mrs. Helen Otterbein. Plans were made for a future dance and the annual supper meeting. A delicious lunch followed.
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Lakeside
D.E
Legion Rooms
Ontario
Smith
Helen Otterbein
Acton Public Utilities Commission Holds Meeting
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Chairman Hansen presiding. They authorized signing of cheques, approved purchasing a $570 chlorinator for the waterworks, and moved funds transfers to cover unpaid accounts. Forestry staff will trim trees near power lines, with three weeks expected to complete the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Ubilities Commission
C.M. Hansen
Reave F. J. Arthur
F. Turner
Jc. Hansen
Commission
F.O.B
Ontario
Werner
W. J. Coon
OMEA
Mimico
Port Credit
Turner
Mlc.a
Wilson
Coumter
Corporation
Advertising Pays Crime Doesnt Pay Here is the Proof
An Ottawa Free Press ad leads to arrest and confession after a highway accident witness contact. Norman Fish identifies a 30 year old merchant Wizboprit for seven worthless cheques at Guelph and Milton gaol. The piece notes advertisers faced with nonpayment, suggesting some local merchants lose to bad ads.
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Norman Fish
Acton
Harrop
Milton
Guelph
Guelph Merch
Wizboprit
eWe
Vince Norman Pich
Fink
Acton Baptist Church Receives New Electric Organ
Acton Baptist Congregation unveils an Everett Organ from Mason and Risch Co. Organist Cha W Landsborough leads service with the new instrument noted for its 8 atopa, pedals and a seven tube amplifier. Funded by late donor R D Warren of Toronto and augmented by subscriptions from members and friends.
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Motbers
Acton Trait
Everett Orgatron
Cha. W. Landsborough
Mason and Risch-Co
Acton Baptist Church
Halton Insurance Co Shows Good Year in 1946
The Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co prints its fifty seventh annual report with 2708 direct policies in force and total policies including re insurance at 3567. Losses for the year stand at 22087.73 with assets of 123833.48 and a surplus of 91895.43. The company, led by President F Ford and Vice President Leslie Kerns, serves Halton County farmers and nearby districts.
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Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Acton
F.ford
Leslie Kerns
A. T. Moore
Campbellyiliie
Halton County
Countes
Bridging the Gap at Acton Wool Plant Visit
Industrial Production Board feature highlights a visit by Thomas workers to the Acton Wool Combing Corporation plant. The January issue’s Teamwork In Industry emphasizes cross industry tours to show materials and manufacturing methods. Photos accompany the account to illustrate the outreach and aims at improving finished goods through collaboration.
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Industrial Production Board
Ottawa
Thomas
Acton
Wool Combing Corporation
Halton Jersey Club Annual Meeting Records 57 Members
The Halton Jersey Club held its 8th annual meeting at Hornby on Wednesday January 22. President F D Charles reported 57 paid up members for 1947, a new club record. Highlights included Grand Championship won by Wm Davies and Son of Palermo with Brampton Light Valiant, long distance milk and butterfat records by Featherstone Bros Oakville, and top milk and butterfat cows Lindale Basilua and Royalist Rose. N J Thomas spoke on soils and pastures. officers were elected with Jack Featherstone president and J E Whitelock secretary-treasurer.
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Enuity
Wil
Len
Hay
Halton Jersey Club
Hornby
Hornby Women's Institute
F. D. Charles
Charles
Halton Club
Rome
Halton
Wm. Davies
Palermo
Ontario
Simrag
Brampton Light
Featherstone Bros
Oakville
Fairy Rowleigh Zana
Canadian Jersey Cattle Club
C. Beaty
Milton
Rose
Gerald Graham
Georgetown
N. J. Thomas
Ontario Agricultural College
Col
Bartley Bull
John Rowley
Ontario Jersey Club
Harold Butler
Ontario Association
Jack Featherstone
Wm, Davies
Sec.-Treas
J. E. Whitelock
G—Dealy
A Devlin
Robt. Hayward
Campbellhuiles
Ward Ruddell
A.padbury
Duncan Moffat
Ken Willa
Rockwood
Chas. McKeown
Acton
Victoria Mission Band elects 1917 officers
Victoria Mission Band of Knox Church elected new officers. Leader Mrs N McEachern. Assistant Leaders Mrs Spietvogel and Mrs O'Hare. President Henry Somerville. Vice President Beatrice Crippa. Treasurer Selena McYasac. Assistant Treasurer Glenice Robinson. Conductor of Social Activities Pery. Captain Helen Moore and Isabelle Jones. Residents asked about a recent challenge during a social event.
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Victoria Misssion Band
Knox Church
Follius
N. McEachern
Mra Spietvogel
In. O'Hare
Henr Somerville
Beatrice Crippa
Orangeville Trims Tanners in hockey clash 7 to 6
Orangeville edged Acton in a 7 6 hockey game at the local arena. Jeffers, Hoare, and Gillespie led Orangeville with goals while Bayliss tallied twice for Acton. Penalties influenced the tight score as both sides traded goals across three periods.
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Orangeville
Acton ‘Tamora
Io Marzo
Duffer- Inkes
Tannera
Jeffers
Hoare
Bayliss
Acton
W. Gillespie
Tl Marzo
Ilo
Baylies
Houston
Sin bin
Papertown
Sormary
Toynsley_tActon
Jeffery
Bay
Gillespie
Oreangeville
D.A. Houston
Grigg
E. Marzo
Binsal
T. Marzo
Riddall
Chester
Lindsay
Baylis
Wet surface painting rules for farm buildings
Farmers should keep surfaces dry before applying tread coats of paint to farm buildings. An exception exists for cement water paints which require the surface to be dampened first to reduce suction and help harden the paint. Always follow manufacturer directions.
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BAE Facturer
Acton Junior Hockey Falls 7 3 to Georgetown in Nor'easter
In a snow swept game Acton junior squad travels through a brutal storm to Georgetown arena. Georgetown dominates first period scoring three quick goals as Norton King and Stewart lead the offense while Robson faces heavy pressure. Acton fights back but Georgetown clinches the win using opportunistic plays and disciplined defense.
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Iimits
Acton
Georgetown
Papertown
Rob
Lyon
Norton
King
Robson
Ingle
Stewart
Church Bingo Benefit At St Josephs Hall
The ladies of St Joseph's Church hold a bingo February 62h in St Joseph's Hall. The February meeting of the Dukes of Devonshire Chapter LOD will be held at the home of Mrs Albert Scene on Tuesday evening February 4.
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St. Jousph's Church
St. Joseph's Hall
Dukes,of
Devonshire
Mra Albert
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