Road Reconditioning Inaugurated On Highway 25 Contract
A $100,000 contract has been awarded to Law Construction Co of Toronto to pave Highway 25 between Acton and Milton with hot mix asphalt. Work may start within a month, likely near Milton, and aim to be usable by winter. Traffic will not be blocked and project lead Mr Taylor will be stationed on site.
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J.D. Muller
Landers
Acton
Milton
Law Construction Co
Toronto
Law
Lawssid
Taylor
No 7
Queen Elizabeth
Midland Motorist In Fatal Crash
A Midland motorist, Francia Beer, died from injuries after a collision with a westbound truck at the Neo Esquesing road intersection yesterday morning. Elwood Carney of Norval drove the truck. Beer was visiting his Esquesing brother Neer.
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Francia Beer
Midland
Milton
Neo Os Sideroad
Exjuesing
Beer
Elwood Carney
Norval
Collimon
Neer
Esquesing
Francw Beer
Acton
Beardmore Co
Smooth rolling saucer caster eases heavy furniture moves
The Financial Post reports a new saucer shaped caster reduces effort by rolling smoothly over rough surfaces. The device is angled to the floor rather than standing upright, easing rearrangement of heavy pieces for homes.
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Financial Post
Obituary of W M S Enthusiast Laurie Moore
Annie Laune Forster Moore widow of Very Rev Albert Moore longtime moderator of the United Church of Canada died Sunday at her Muskoka summer home Stephen's Bay Muskoka. Born Erin educated Hamilton Ladies College she traveled with Dr Moore to Methodist pastorates then to Toronto when he became Sard's Day Alliance secretary. Moore served as Methodist general secretary at union and remained United Church general secretary. Survived by three daughters Norma Dorothy and Mrs P T Robinson of Toronto. Funeral Wednesday at Fainten Cemetery under Rev Lautenslager of Howard Park United Church Toronto.
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Albert Moore
United Church of Canada
Annie Laune Forster Moore
Stephen's Hay
Muskoka
Moore
Erin
Hamilton Ladies’ College
Dr Moore
Hamilton
Methodist Church
Toronto
Sard’s Day Alliance
Church ‘Union
United Church
Howard Park
Last Issue Before Vacation Ends Citizens Brace for August 10 Return
The home town paper announces a staff vacation from July 29 to August 7 with offices closed. The next edition will appear August 16, and advertisers are urged to submit copy early while mats are accepted until 11 am August 8.
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Ents
New Sub Station For Aug Operation
Acton Public Utilities Commission held a regular meeting with Mayor A Mason and commissioners J T Ware and Jon MacArthur. A letter from HEPC chair Robert Saunders of Ontario confirms power will be supplied from the No 320 sub station as soon as new site arrangements are ready, station expected to be ready by August. An account for Bell Telephone Co pole rentals on Mall Street was approved at 4400 dollars, with poles to be purchased when the company removes its cable. A Horton Steel Co quote of 305000 for replacing the water tank bottom and adding a cat-walk was discussed, with work slated for October to ease peak consumption. The division of Mr Crimp’s salary between town and commission to be studied, with secretary McGeachie instructed to allocate costs by time spent on each job. Superintendent Lambert was in...
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Acton Public Utilities Commision
A. Mason
J.T. Ware
Jon MacArthur
Robert Saunders
Hepc Oof Ontario Ina
Wilson
Ftelephone
Acton
Saunders
Bell Telephone Co
Bell
Mall Street
Selva
Horton Steel Co
MecGeachrie
Omer
Frank Crimp
Cramp
Commission
Jo MccGeachie
Lambert
Sodality of St Josephs Honors Mrs Lindsay Shower Night
A Tuesday evening shower at Mins Reta Araida’s home honored Mrs Robert Lindsay. The event featured a pleasant social hour and a bounteous lunch as gifts were presented to the newlywed. Also noted, agriculture vocational schools from north central states will send excursions to the Canadian National Exhibition with guides from Ontario Agriculture College at Guelph.
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Sodality OF
Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Mins Reta Araida
Robert Lindsay
Helen McLaughlin
States
Ontario Agriculture College
Guelph
Hughes Cleaver Pays King Tribute
Halton member of parliament praises Rt Hon Mackenzie King as a devoted public servant. He credits King with unifying Canada and enduring personal hardship from his grandfather's persecutions shaping his strength and dedication to national unity.
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Bate Mackenzie King
Halton
Hughes Cleaver
Rtton Mackenzie King
Canada
Alstory
Arbitration Board Alters North Mattan Heights Tax Scheme
A Board of Arbitration session in Maltan fest failed to settle tax assessments for Acton Milton Georgetown Exquesing Nassaxsawera and adjacent towns. The panel found current county assessments unfair and proposed new figures to share the burden. Georgetown opposed and the matter may be appealed to the Municipal Board with final ruling in a one year term.
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Board of Art Att Allogs
North
Mattan Wigh
Maltan
Amessor
Hoant
Acton Milton
Nassaxsawera
County Council
Georgetown
tTast
Connell
Vier
Wight
Acton
George Town
Fagursing
Arbitration Board
Road Conditioning Council Discusses Start Program
Open discussion reveals sewerage and drainage problems and progress on a grading plan. The council outlines sections requiring work, names involved, and a plan to extend lines to a pumping station with Spartan Contracting Co financing half the cost increase.
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Start
Anderson
Brook
Church
Spartan Contracting Co
Acton Commitments Boost Flood Relief Pot. Rail Engine Repairs
Acton residents and Mason Knitting Company workers contributed 2400 to the Manitoba Flood Relief Fund, raising Acton totals to 5235.25 and averaging about two dollars per resident. A broken tie rod stalled the Iron Horse near Acton Tuesday evening, delaying service until repairs completed early Wednesday.
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Acton
Iron Horse
Mason Knitting Company
Manitoba
Beardmore Co
Guelph
Elding
Rotary Fair Lights Up Acton Park Tomorrow Night
Acton Rotary Club hosts its third annual free outdoor fair with a night show and street parades featuring Har old Doag and Geo Fountain. Bands, midway games, pony rides, outdoor films, eight prize draws, booths, and a large night event support local crippled children and community service efforts. The event is the major fundraiser of the year for Rotary work.
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Acton Park
Acton
Rotary Inita
Rotary
Second Accident Hospitalizes Three Four Others Injured in Head-On Crash
Three people were admitted to Guelph General Hospital and four others injured in a head-on collision on the second concession near Acton Sunday night about 8 30. Bruce Fletcher and his wife Evelyn and their daughter Margaret were among the injured. the Fletchers were listed in fair condition. William Anderson of Acton was charged with failing to give half the road to another vehicle.
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Acton
Bruce Fletcher
R.R. 5
Guelph
William Anderson
Main St
M. Nellis
Guelph General Hospital
Evelyn Fletcher
Margaret
Douglas Fletcher
Roy Fletcher
Joyce Fletcher
Roy Place
Fletcher
Secon
Conceasion
Main St. Acton
Main Street Acton
General Hospital
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