Acton Council Sets 1946 Tax Rate and Estimates
At a special Acton Council session, councillors Creighton Oakes Cook and presiding Kirkneas finalized the year's estimates. Net tax to be raised drops to 46½ mills after a one mill provincial subsidy, with $25,154.09 receipts and $249,51 expenditures. a by law to set the new rate will be prepared. A subdivision by Neuben and Son was approved and a by law limiting pool and billiard tables to ten was authorized.
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Acton
Council
Jora Joh
Creighton
W. J. O Oakes
Claude Cook
Teese Cole Kirkneas
Nepatta
Tepeira
Cook
Roy Smith
Reeve Kirkweas
Milton
Acton, Milton and Georgetown
Darvin Crips
Helen Thompson Cripps
Neuben and Son
Amotion
Edmonton Church Wedding Unites Miss McCreath and Mr Laking
In Central United Church Edmonton Misa Beatrice Marion McCreath wed Robert Onal Laking of Campbellville in a spring ceremony. The couple honeymoon in St Paul Chicago and Detroit before settling in Dundas.
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Central United Church
Edmonton
Misa
Beatrice Marion McCreath
Mra Jo
McCreath
Robert Onal Laking
Jo J Laking
Campbellville
EH. Birdall
Mim Barbara Allen
Jack McCreath
Donald Berry
Clarke Bell
Frank Wiliams
Saskatoon
W. Mac Cregor
St. Paul
Chicago
Betfoit
Dundas
Flier Found Near Faust After Edmonton Search
Dave Dyck of Edmonton a veteran Mier and former Ferry Command member was found near Faust Saskatchewan about miles north of Edmonton after a two day search for his missing Associated Air unit.
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Edmonton
Dave Dyck
Mier
Ferry Command
Faust
Sask
Actone Athletic Association Promotes Four Mockey Groups
The Acton Athletic Association organizes four groups for future development. The Intermediate team, the Tanners, shows colors Glue and gold, while Juniors wear red and black with a new badge. Eight and under squads, trained by past players, receive gear and support from Principal Garnet McKenzie and local volunteers.
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Actome Athletic Association
Act
Ety
Une
Sapunt
Acton Fuer
Tanners
Heardmore and Co
Aintineton
Minor
Garnet McKenzie
Acton
Milton Juniors Defeat Acton 10-4 in Exhibition
The Milton Juniors defeated Acton 10-4 in an exhibition game at Milton arena on Monday night. Rincon of Milton led the team as Acton fell behind early and never challenged the lead.
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Milton Juniors
Acton
Milton Arena
Milton Junior
Milton
Rincon
Lighting service expansion discussed by Acton Public Utilities Commission
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Monday with Reeve L. Kirk-Hess Commissioner Jo Ro MacArthur and Chairman M. Hansen present. They reviewed a Council interview about Mr McLeod and Mr Wright moving to a new building and instructed the Secretary to respond no immediate move planned. Delegates were chosen for the Ontario Municipal Electric Association convention in Toronto March 4 5 and 6. A Knowles Construction bill for water service work was noted. Superintendent Wilson to provide a detailed progress report for payment.
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Acton Public Utilities Commission
Reeve
L. Kirk- Hess
Jo Ro MacArthur
Hansen
Council
McLeod
Wright
Commission
Toronto
Chas. Wilson
Knowles Construction
Cain
Wilson
Leatherland
Citnties
HE Palmer
Wilson Way
Beardmaure and Co Weer
Lashtang
Mission
Evon
Armaca Co. Lit
Serge
Turner
Tanners Tumble Two Top Teams in Terrific Tussles
Georgetown and Acton battled in a hard fought hockey matchup with late drama and temper. Georgetown led early then Acton tied it as the game swung on penalties and saves, ending with a chaotic finish and a crowd ejected for rowdy conduct.
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Tanners
Acton United Church Holds Annual Meeting Last Friday
The Acton United Church held its annual meeting with a stormy Friday night supper. Pastor Kev A Walter Fosbury led a devotional, praising the congregation and peace won, as members reflected on service in the armed forces. The church reported growth, higher total givings, and praised officers, with Mrs R W Fosbury honored.
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Acton Unite
Gmoom
Whiet
Kev
Walter Fosbury
Acton United Chn
Church On Earth
Norman Gibson
Ethel Franklin
David Richanison
Shisles
George Bilatt
Averscan Miniister
Church
Mission Rand
Young Peoples Union
Raly Rand
WAL
Young Ladies’ Friendly Circle
Woman’s Association
R.W. Fosbury
Acton
Acton Legion Holds Annual Dinner at New Hall
Acton Branch of the VOT Canadian region held its annual dinner last week at the new Legion Hall. Zone Commander W O Anderson installed the 1946 officers and four new members were welcomed as membership rose to 247. A toast to the King and honors for past leaders followed, with remarks by Comrade J M McDonald and others.
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Acton
tNe Vot
Legion Hall
A Boulton
Wo Anderson
Oakville
Commetttes
van UP
JA Chapman
Lerion
Robert Lowrie
Hig
Fagion
Lowrie
Boca
Mr .Phomasy
Motfal
Welcome Home Welcomes Acton Veterans From Overseas
Acton residents greet returning servicemen from World War II era service in Canada and overseas. Names include Kenneth Fryer, T Geetfeldt, Reidt, Russell Lowrie, Frank Holloway, I Cortexa, and others aboard ships Tre de France and Mauretania. Families celebrate peacetime homecomings after years of duty in France Belgium Holland and Germany.
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Kenneth Fryer
Canada
Mauretania
Acton
Air Force
Ife
Alfred Fryer
Hower Avenue
Canadian Wool Company
Cpl T. Geetfeldt
France
Cpl Reidt
Belgium
Holland
Beardmore and Co. Tor
Russell Lowrie
Eden Mills
W. J. Lowrie
Deardmore and Co
Frank L. Halloway
Germany
Frank
Agnes Holloway
Main Street
Bank of Montreal
Knox Y P S hears Sgt Wm Coleman address members
The Knox Young People’s Society held its regular meeting Monday after worship. Sgt. Wm Coleman spoke, showing self-taken pictures of Brunswick Germany and England on igouventra cards, with a very informative talk enjoyed by all.
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Knox Y. P. S
Thomson
Wm. Coleman
Brunswick
Germany
Englen
Colemnan
Acton Fair Hails Progress At Annual Meeting
Acton Fall Fair reports a deficit of 307 in capital despite improvements at the grounds and new cattle facilities. President A Swackhamer and officersatai Swackhamer oversee 1966 aims to make the event outstanding, with funds spent on park upkeep and pipe work.
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Acton
Hall Centuriit
Woth
Hose
Measex
Brown
Thee Watson
Su Wan
Lo Ting
Arthur Swarkhamer
Howard Swit
Arts and Crafts Club Elects Officers for Year
The Arte and Crafts of Georgetown held its annual meeting at Mrs. Anne Lawson's home on January 24 1946. Officers elected were President Mrs M H Moyer first vice president Mrs W J Beatty second vice president Mrs Anne Tawron secretary Mrs D W Daxter treasurer Mrs T L G McClintock Librarian and Auditor Mrs Wallace Thompson Exhibit Convenors Mrs W Wolfe Acton and Mrs D Charles. A guest invited an exhibit at the Ontario Agricultural Society meeting February 14 15 at the King Edward Hotel. The meeting adjourned after tea.
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Arte and Crafts of
Georgetown
Anne. Lawson
Thureday
Questa
Mra
W. J. Beatty
Acton
Mre
M. H. Moyer
Anne Tawron
D. W. Daxter
TL. G. McClintock
Wallace Thompson
W. Wolfe
Charles
Valentine Baking Sale and Euchre Dates
Valentine Baking Sale set for February 6 at 3 o clock in St. Albans Parish Hall with Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre at 8 pm in the Legion Hall. Valentine Euchre and Dance at Limehouse Memorial Hall on February 8 at 9 pm. Weekly Euchre and Dance at L.O.T. Hall Grewson’s Corners each Thursday at 8:30 pm with 25 cent admission.
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Acton Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Valentine Euchre
Limehouse Memorial Hall
L. O. T. Hall Grewson
Welsonsd
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