Acton Council Approves 3926 Dollar Sewage Account
In a 7 to 2 vote the Acton council approved payment to Jones and Van Gils totaling 3926.06 for rental and work on well points and plant excavation at the sewage disposal site. Mayor Rachlin and Councillor Fryer opposed, noting prior 1950 approval did not bind current council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jones
van Gils
Third Line
Fryer
Rachlin
Jeeve Stewart
F. Botell
Acton's Park
Botell
Lacrosse Club
W. Wolfe
Turkey Farm
Bower Ave
McGeachie
Dawkins
W. E Dawkins
J. H. Price
Taylor
All-Weather Insect Control Debuts in Post Report
The Financial Post describes a new chemical named All-Weather Insect that comes in spray and dust forms. It protects trees and plants from insects or disease and remains effective despite rain wind or heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Acton H1 1952 Half-Year Totals Water Births Deaths Permits
Acton reports January through June 1952 totals with 18 births and 22 deaths, 11 marriages, and 20 549 300 gallons of water pumped to homes and factories. Building permits rose with 33 structures valued at 24 660 dollars, peaking in June with 14 permits. Striped bass noted in Cobequid Bay, Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Hesrgenet
Acton Soldier Enrolls in German Senior NCO Course
An Acton man from the 27th Infantry Brigade attends a two and a half week NCO course in Hannover Germany. A. Spt. J. Hunter participates in lessons on instruction tactics fieldcraft map reading communications military law weapons and drill to qualify for sergeant confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Germany
A. Spt. J. Hunter
Hannover
Neighbors Host Surprise 25th Anniversary Party
About forty neighbours gathered at Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Matthews home on No. 7 Highway for a surprise party honoring their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Euchre games crowned Mrs. J. Van Fleet and Mr. R. L. Davidson winners. Mr. Morgan Madill presided and presented a silver teapot and a Kenwood Blanket to the couple. Lunch followed and the evening ended pleasantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Matthews
No. 7 Highway
J. van Fleet
R. L. Davidson
Morgan Madill
Acton Public Utilities to Replace Storm Damaged Transformer
Hydro superintendent Mason reported at the Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting that a 25 KVA transformer burned out in a recent storm. A new 25 KVA transformer and a 10 KVA unit will be installed on town distribution lines, with two new demand meters approved for buildings. A commercial service deposit of 25 dollars was debated, then defended as set to protect against loss. Ontario Municipal Electric Association sent letters about tax changes and a rate questionnaire, which was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Mason
Acton
McMullen
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
Lightning Bolt Dives Past Tree Hits Garage Post
A early morning storm near Acton saw a lightning bolt strike a metal post at the rear of Jack Creighton’s Willow Street garage. Neighbors described a blue fireball and sparks, with Creighton noting the post was splintered but grounding via flashing likely prevented a fire. Other local homes reported lightning damage but Creighton’s lights stayed on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jack Creighton
Willow St
Church St
Tom Watson
Stan Norton
Creighton
Chas Heard
Bob Winton
Weeklong vacation pausa for Acton Free Press staff
The Acton Free Press will suspend normal publication next Thursday as staff take their annual week off. Personal notices for other papers will be created by staff during this holiday period and readers are asked to submit news summaries for two weeks upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Free Press
Acton Band Hosts Tattoo For 2000 In Acton Park
A large town park event drew about 2 000 people as Acton Citizens Band hosted six bands and 300 plus bandsmen. The Oakville and Hillsburgh bands led parade. Burlington and Brampton ensembles added color with bagpipes and uniforms. Massed bands performed in the park finale with Our Director and God Save the Queen as highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton
Oakville
Hillsburgh
Burlington
Gamer Motors
Acton Auto
Lorne Scots Piper Band
MacSwain Motors
Brampton
Oakvalle
Loxley
Acten
A. Perrott
Rachlin
North Halton High School District Board Advances Building Plan
At Stewarttown meeting eight members approved a plan to start a new Acton school with Milton and Georgetown units to follow. The motion directs debentures discussion with county council, tender plans for January 1953, and occupancy extension to 1954. Regular business included music director applications, hiring, and lighting and painting contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Halton High School
Stewarttown
C. Wood
W. Coon
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
County Council
Municipal Board
Department of Education
Acton Public School Board
Kenneth Harrison
Minister of Education
North Halt
North Halton
Martin
Pickett
Coon
Dills
Wood
Milne
Biehn
Carbett
Brown
Bell
Acton Public School to Open New Addition in Fall
Officials plan an October opening for the new addition to Acton Public School though operations begin at the September term. Most major construction is finished with minor cleanup remaining. The school may keep the Acton Public School name. Playground space expands with a southern strip and a front area formerly swampy. Baxter Laboratories allows use of the strip. The auditorium for 300 seats features plywood paneling, stage entrances, metal chairs, built in stage lights, and bright overhead lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public
Acton Public School
Baxter Laboratories
Education Lane
Congregation Bids Minister Farewell
Ebenezer United Church hosts farewell to Rev and Mrs Pickersgill with a reading by A. Diamond and gifts from Mrs J Easterbrook and Elwood Wilson. Welcoming Mr Slimn and his family, with Eden Mills Arkell circuits and Rev John Oliver of Rockwood joining Guelph Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
Mra Pickersgill
A. Diamond
J. Easterbrook
Eden Mills
Arkell
John Oliver
Rockwood
Mr. Slimn
Guelph Presbytery
Shirley Potter Weds Donald Perkins in Toronto Church
Shirley Constance Potter and Donald John Perkins wed at Epworth United Church Toronto in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Richard Kendall. The bride wore a white sheer gown with seed pearl and rhinestone accents and carried gladioli and stephanotis. Bridesmaid Patricia Potter wore pink with a pink bouquet. David Cull was best man and ushers included Jack Potter and Ross Griff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kendall
Epworth United Church
Toronto
Shirley Constance Potter
Reginald D. Potter
Donald John Perkins
Harold BE. Parekins
Acton
Gladioh
F. Barker
Patricia Potter
David Cull
Jack Potter
Bride
Roas Griff
Stratford
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. E. Elliott
Co. F. Leatherland
W. N. Robinson
Park Committee
Stewart
Board of Transport Commissioners
Mill St
H. Dodds
Fairy Lake
Bradley
S. Cyganek
Cyganek
E Jennings
Nova Scotia
Cobequid Bay
Blow Press
Rey's Taxi
Highway Garage
Acton Taxi
Masales Dairy
Theron Jones
Oaksilly
Citizens of
Perrot
Motion
Shirley Potter
Donald Perkins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!