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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

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Acton Seewer Vote Set For Sept Six By Council

Acton council discussed sewer construction and a $250000 to $350000 project. Electors will vote September 6 on installing a sewage plant and widening sewerage as the town plans a census and additional civic projects.

Toronto McLeod Turaday Acton Yeo No W Coles Esther Taylor J. Ingles John Chapman Parker North Halton Council Armstrong Goodich Georgetown Brampton County Cougel Halton Costa County Council Milton

Nassagaweya Centennial Book Ready For Sale

The Nassagaweya Historical Book for the Centennial will be bound in dark maroon cloth with a gold title and sold at the Centennial celebration in Hrockville on July 29. Compiled under Mr M J Carton, the work covers 1850 to 1900 with early portraits, and includes notes on the township’s name spelling and Chippewa meaning.

Hrockville M J Carton Joshua Norrien Nassageweyan Nocrish Apelis Joos Normah Nasagaweyn Township

Greenock Institute Picnic Highlights Community Event

Greenock WT hosted an annual picnic at Greenock School with teachers pupils and parents on Wednesday June 78th. Winners included Roya under 5S Jimmie Hill Ross and girls 8 to Nancy Aitken Sharon Scott Wayne Gordon. Various age groups awarded with plaques and ribbons. A relay, jumping and kicking events were held followed by a lunch of sandwiches ice cream and candy. Mrs Bell a long time teacher departing the district received a farewell parse and best wishes were voiced by Mary Reid.

Greenock Ayeers Roya Jimmie Hill Ross Nancy Aitken Sharon Scott Wayne Gordon Bova Faith Scott Jimmie Meek Calvin Kay Jack Johnson Lawrence Johnson Garry Scott Artene Ball Hell Mary Reid Irene Semanyk Doris Allen Keith Scott Ida Cripps Jack Edith Scott Janet Kay Joan Hepburn Lavern Allen Mrs C Allen Mrs Bell Rockwood Lavem Allen Mary Reid

Two More Chances for Acton Juniors to Make Playoffs

The Acton Juniors clash with Oakville and Milton Juveniles in a two game push for a county playoff spot. Blow won 10-9 over Brampton last Saturday as Acton holds six wins and four losses in a tight season.

ACTON Halton Oakville Club Milton Juveniles Blow Brampton Milton Georgetown Fergus

Acton Tops Milton in Week's Baseball Cliffhanger

Acton defeated Milton 6 2 as pitcher Sam Snyder limited Milton to five hits and earned the win. Lorne Masters contributed strong defense at third base while Grenke and Gervais also paced Acton's offense with key singles and doubles in a late rally that mirrored a previous game.

Milton Acton Intermediates Chuck Gervue Murray Grenke Acton Husk Clements Vaughan Sam Snyder Desilvory Tase Snyder Gervais Grenke Footitt Masters Kentner Ronstadtler Lindsay Runstadtier Masales Aughan Page Five

Acton Scouts Tie Canada Wide Bonds At Ottawa Jamboree

The Acton Scout troop joins three Acton boys Jack Davidson Rae Hutt and Don Davidson with leader Dave Dilla at the first Canadian Hoy Secout Jams held in Connaught Range Ottawa. Scouts seek King Scout ranks and exchange tan prospects while trading items with Tancona. Don Davidson shines with fire by friction lighting their campfire on first try becoming a local idol.

Connaught Hoe Ranges Ottawa Acton Jack Davidson Rae Hutt Don Davidson Dave Dilla Canada Don

Minor damage in York Road collision near Eden Mills

Two cars brushed on old York Road near Eden Mills Monday causing slight damage. Hazel Mack of Rockwood RR5 and Irene Dredge of Milton RR3 were drivers in the affected vehicles. Police Constable John Ratcliffe investigated the incident.

Old York Road Eden Mills Hazel Mack RR 5 Rockwood Irene Dredge RR. 3 Milton Mack John Ratcliff

Erin Council Backs No Action on Public School Area

Erin Village and Erin Township officials meet to discuss forming a Public and Continuation School Area. Ratepayers urge no action until ballot approval. Council agrees to wait. Township meeting honors Memorial in Union Cemetery Hillsburgh and approves memorial costs. Credit Valley project request from Georgetown Lions Club tabled. Accounts paid totaling 468.37. Meeting adjourned to August 8.

Erin Council Erin Village Erin Township Reeve Goldwin Burt Union Cemetery Hillsburgh Jno. McFee Neil McFee Miller Barnes Edgar Huxley George Bryan Daniel Gray Georgetown

Sunday School Picnic at Nassagaweyva Lowville Church

A Sunday school picnic at Nassagaweyva Presbyterian Church in Lowville drew good attendance with games, races, and a supper with cream, tables and benches arranged for the event. Residents and families joined the gathering hosted by the Ladies Aid from the nearby churchs community.

Nassagaweyva Presbyterian Church Lowville Nimaagawerya Bsteran Hatton Recreation Oon Sean G MacNett Casshir Marjorie Filiatt Bobi Marstedt Ladten

Grant MacDonald and Wife Move to Orangeville Home

Mr and Mrs Grant MacDonald relocate to a new home in Orangeville. They are noted for their business ties, community service with Acton United Church, and active Duke of Devon role. The couple received a silver casket from Mrs MacDonald and were bid best wishes for their new start as neighbors applaud their departure.

Mrs. Grant MacDonald Orangeville Aneed Mir MacDonald Moa Mace Deal Thornes Watsen Vitor Acton United Church Mie Donald Mra W Hearts Sand Mas Mae Fe Vd Duke of Devonshae Tode Acton Degiete

Halton Aged Home Decision Dominates Council Meeting

Halton County Council votes to build a dedicated Home for the Aged in Halton with a projected cost of 500000. Committee appointments include negotiating with Peel County over joint ownership of the Peel Home project and exploring site options. The motion endorses continuing the forty year partnership and outlines a plan for a special meeting to address the building program.

Hatton Joe Clousty Ualton Malton Peel Matteter Pulte Ifare County Council Niles Peet Mears Higgisn Curie Jonea Furty Mallon Boel Halton Vales Hallun Armatrong Mra Maxted Miss Maxted Peel County

Field Crop Winners in Acton Fall Fair 1940

Winners of the Field Crop Competitions at Acton Fall Fair are announced. Calvin Aitken leads with 89 points, followed by George Wallace 47, Gordon Stake 85, Arthur Swackhamer 83, Wallace Swackhamer 81, Fo Denny 80, Hugh Reid 79, and J. Allen 76.

Acton Calvin Aitken George Wallace Gordon Stake Arthur Swackhamer Wallace Swackhamer Fo Denny Hugh Reid J. Allen

July Meeting of Knox Senior Auxiliary WMS

The July meeting of the Senior Auxiliary WMS of Knox Charnel was hosted at Mrs Wesley Masalen's home. Mrs Wright and Miss Anderson presided, with Miss Clark leading the month’s study Formosa Re-Entered. Mrs Earl Cooper and Miss Isabel Anderson reviewed postwar advances. the group concluded with a social hour.

Knox Charnel Mra Wesley Masalen Mra. Wright Mies T.anderson Misa Clark Formosa Lsbel Anderson Earl Cooper

Gigantic Troo to Play Acton Park August 13

A concert is set for August 13 at Acton Park featuring a group billed as Gigantic Troo. The event is scheduled for 8 pm with admission details not provided in the fragment.

Cence Wil Acton Park

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