Storm Interferes With W I Picnic At Acton
Acton Women's Institute picnic at the park on July 3 was interrupted by a rifle shot weather and a heavy thunder storm. Members sought refuge in a booth and continued some contests including children's races and various ladies events. A pot luck lunch was served before departure once the storm eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Women's Institute
E Smith
McAuley
George Lantz
Linda Lovell
Bruce Shultis
Marie Lambert
Leo Synott
F. Hunter
H. Lasby
W. Hamilton
Davidson
Hunter
F. Anderson
Hamilton
W. Denny
J. Mowat
Halton Centennial Manor Opened Amid Ceremony
Honorable W A Goodfellow opens Halton Centennial Manor in Milton with 9000 attendees under a scorching sun. He pledge distribution of the good things of life and praise Halton County Council for the project while MSP Stanley Hall and Warden Wicksen laud the development as a model for Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Goodfellow
Ontario
Halton Centennial Manor
Goodfellow
Halton County
Halton
Hall
J. M. Wicksen
Milton Jameer Bond
Rey Fo Orsborn
Knox Presbyterian Church
Milton
J. Homer Ferns
Grace Angligan
Hatton
Hatton Centennial Manor
Mr. Goodfellow
K. Y. Dick
J. M. Wickson
Board Renews Bus Contracts For Vos Routes
The Halton Township School District board renewed all bus contracts for Vos routes at the same lower rate as five years ago after weighing past service quality. The three year renewal includes yearly openers for changes. The special meeting, chaired by John Bell, was held in Stewartsown with full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neehh Halton Traxh School District
Stewartsown
John Bell
Meat Market Moves to New Quarters with Modern Equipment
Bradles Meat Market relocates from Mill and Roving Streets after five years to the Rurley block next to Acton Home Furnishings. The market debuts in larger quarters with updated refrigeration counters and display fixtures, signaling improved facilities for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actons
Bradles Meat Market
Mill
Roving Street
Rurley
Acton Home Furnish
Bradt
Esquesing Council Adopts 21 Mills General Tax Rate
At a July 8 Esquesing council meeting the by law set total general tax rate at 21 mills with county 54, township 8.0, general school 2.6, and North Halton high school 5.0 mills. Special rates cover Norval street lights 2.3 mills and Glen Williams lighting 1.2 mills. Road and relief expenses approved, with salary and pay raises for road staff and by laws on rail bonus fund distribution and Exquesing 1952 assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Counci
North Halton
Norval
Glen Williams
Milton
W. Deans
Burlington
Oakville
Halton
Board of Hydro Commissioners
Georgetown
H.E.P.C
Ont
H. C. McClure
G C. Brown
A. W. Benton
Robert G. Irving
Meldrum Stark
Bruce Ismond
Ward Ruddell
David Lawson
Samuel W. Snow
Department of Highways
Summer Meeting Held On Lawn At Bannockburn WT
Postponed June meeting of Bannockburn WT was held on the lawn at Mrs. W. J. McDonald residence with good attendance. Mrs. T. Gordon presided. opening included an Ode and a reading by Mary Stewart Collee. Discussions covered Ontario industry, extension service for fabrics, and plans for the annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
W. J McDonald
T. Gordon
Mary Stewart Collee
Ontario
R. L. Davidson
Storey
Special Medal Won By Eramosa Scout
Scout William J. Sinclair of First Eramosa Troop Rockwood received the Boy Scout Medal for Merit or Conduct from Governor General Vincent Massey on Dominion Day. After an overnight hike Sinclair noted two men, alerted authorities, and helped lead to the arrest of a pair implicated in stealing Red Cross funds and truck keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Sinclair
Eramosa
Rockwood
Vincent Massey
Bill Sinclair
Clarence Comfort
Everton
Oustie
Bill
Red Cross
Watson Nellis wedding in Norfolk church
Edith May Nellis of Acton married William Robert Watson of Nassagaweya at Norfolk United Church in Guelph. Rev Bruce W. Hall officiated. bride wore navy gabardine and pink roses with sweet peas. Attendants wore lime green and yellow bouquets. A quiet reception followed with a three tier cake. couple left for a USA trip after gifting bridesmaids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk United Church
Guelph
Edith May Nellis
R.R
Acton
George Nelis
William Robert Atson
Nassagaweya
Bruce W. Hall
Johnny Goy Becomes Rotary President At Acton Meeting
Johnny Goy was installed as president of the Acton Rotary Club at a Tuesday meeting. Committees were named for the seat and general activities. The club discussed fundraising flats for florists and greenhouse owners and outlined planned projects. A club bulletin tribute honored President Theron Jones and appreciation was expressed to Mr and Mrs Art Padsbury for hospitality. Provincial Constable A McNiven was transferred to the Oak Veedet police division, previously on the Shun detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit-Elveted
Johnny Goy
Acton Rotary Club
A Club
Theron Jones
Art Padsbury
W M S Sends Bales To Korea Missions
The Wo mans' Missionary Society of Acton United Church met at Miss M Z Bennett's home with Miss Bennett presiding. Worship was led by several members. a Temperance quiz was given. Bales of clothing are being sent to Korea and the home mission field. Miss E O Hawthorne was named corresponding secretary for the balance of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Missionary Society
Acton United Church
M. Z Bennett
M. Z. Bennett
B. Mowat
BG. Veldhuis
BE. A. Currey
Thomson
M. Mainprize
Hannah
C. L. Poole
Mowat
West Coast Trip Described to W J West Coast Trip Described
Mrs F Rinehart spoke at the Nasara Vega Branch Women’s Institute on a West coast trip in April with impressions and economic comparisons. Mrs Charles Morton hosted the meeting and convenors presented a pleasant program for members and visitors. Reports included the District Annual at Acton and homecrafts were requested as the extension service for 1952 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Nasara Vega
Women’s Institute
F. Rinehart
Charles Morton
Price
Moffat
Acton
L. Campbell
M. Moffat
30 Years' Service Devoted to Nassagaweya Church
John Jeremiah Henderson longtime Nassagaweya Presbyterian elder and longtime clerk of session died July 6 at his son James home in Long Branch after six months illness. He was born 1880, married Agnes Jane Little in 1907, survived by sons Joseph James and Charles. Funeral July 9 at Nassagaweya church with Rev. James Sutherland. interment Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jeremiah Henderson
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Long Branch
James
Mr. Henderson
R.R. 1
Acton
Niaweya
James Henderson
Janet Smith
Agnes Jane Little
Nassgaweya Presbyterian Church
James Sutherland
Horace Blyth
Chas. Thompson
Irwin Little
Lester Miller
Roy Lindsay
Alfred Atlin
Fairview Cemetery
Henderson
Joseph
Long
More Consideration On Contractor's Sewer Bill
Mayor Rachlin reports on a council study of paying a 1950 and 1942 contractor bill to Jones and Van Gils. The delegation warned litigation costs may exceed amounts involved while auditors seek formal approval and a possible special tax debenture route. A gas by law enforcement issue is raised with the convicted party appealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bod. Raeldin
Counel
Department of Municipal Affairs
Jones and van Gils
Roso Anderson
Rachlin
CF Nunn
Jones and
van Gils
Itis
Reeve Hargrave
Nunn
Leaver Sa
Comnes
Theo Aengeneer
Leatherland
Tose
Hem
Mel Isaac
Council
Halton Peel joint home settlement set at forty six thousand
The Halton and Peel counties reached a financial settlement over their jointly owned Brampton home. Peel will pay Halton 46 000 as equity, Halton to contribute 5 000 toward operating costs, and negotiations were endorsed at a regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Peel
K. Y. Dick
Hatton County
Brampton
Statton Centennial Manor
Tratton
Milton
Reeve C. L. S. Palmer
Ford Rogers
Canon
Esquesing
County Council
Trafalgar
Municipal Board
William Deans
Burlington
Oakville
Brant County
Hoy Smith
Council
New
Canadian Good Roads Association Organization Council
Quebec
Smith
Ontario Good Roads Association
Eo Or Lauder
Wired Council
Ang O
Zalienar
Limehouse club girls receive silver salad forks
The Limehouse W. J. ladies held their July meeting in Memorial Hall presided by Mrs. E. Sanford. Mrs. Readhead spoke on home economics and health. Ruth Brown Kay Norton and Kathleen Kirkpatrick demonstrated homemaking and sewing while Ruth Brown gave a talk on serving vegetables. Leaders were thanked with silver salad forks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
W. J
Readhead
Norris
Memorial Hall
E. Sanford
Frank Brown
Limehouse W. L
Dorothy McDonald
S. Gisby
S. Kirkpatrick
Ruth Brown
Kay Norton
Ruth
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Warden Club
Local pianists win honors in Royal Conservatory exams
Several Acton and district students excel in Hoyafs Conservatory music tests. Denise Coles earns first class honors in Grade VIII, Crawford Douglas and Marilyn Wrigglesworth gain honors, Frank Bean and Jane Elliott receive honors in Grade VII and VI, Sheila Hosking also honors in Grade VI, Hugh Simrs and Marie Kerr secure first class honors in Grade V and IV, Patricia Coles achieves first class honors in Grade II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyafs Conservatory of Music
Acton
Denise Coles
Crawford Douglas
Frank Bean
Marilyn Wrigglesworth
Jane Elliott
Sheila Hosking
Hugh Simrs
Marie Kerr
Patricia Coles
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Storm
W.I
Turk Shepherd
Fairylake
Hon. Goodfellow
J. D. Nelson
Linham
Moyle
Virginny
McDonald
Dottre
Rasvel
T Luyett
Thanss
Vancouver
Watson-Nellis
Norfolk Church
Rotary
A. McNiven
Oakveedet Pera
Ca McNiven
Shun
W.M.S
Bales
Korea
W.J
Rachl
Dron
Enuney
Asming Pool
Iqra
Royal Conservatory
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