Acton council approves traffic by laws and debt plan
Council approves traffic by law changes and debenture issue for a new Acton school building. Officials set tender calls for gravel and sidewalk work while highways review urges uniformity. Hospital indigent care disputed. liquor licenses yield town funds. street crossing and paving updates discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Herb. Dodds
Queens St
Mill Street
Cameron Street
Jos. Rafka
Council
Liquor Control Board
Acton
C.N.R
Municipal Board
O Harropo
Queen Elizabeth and Bowes-Lowndown Interview Reflections
The piece recalls Queen Elizabeths early reflections on unity and friendship for solving industrial issues. It notes Glamis Castle long residence since 13th century and mentions Branne a Danish astronomer whose work was halted by a king deeming knowledge useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Ehaibeth Bowes-Loongwnid
England
Wwe
Glamis Castle
Branne
Bb |King
Home Town Paper Quoted At New York Dinner
In a letter to his father Douglas Gowdy business manager of the Financial Post recalls attending the Canadian Society of New York Empire Day dinner. Dr Edward Johnson of Guelph head of the Metropolitan Opera chaired the event and guest speaker H Napier Moore quoted a Fifty Years Ago note about Eddie Johnson a former Acton boy soprano. The tale highlights how a small-town paper tracks local talent worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gowdady
Douglas Gowdy
Financial Post
Canadian Society of New York
Empire Day
Edward Johnson
Guelph
Metropolitan Opera
H. Napier Moore
Johnson
Moore
Acton Free Press
Prize Essays Read At Meeting Of 1.0.DE Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. J. W. Wolfe’s home with Regent Mrs. N. Baird presiding. A letter from the Halton Music Festival committee and one from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind were read. The chapter considers raising the blind pension to 150 monthly and plans to write the federal member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
J. W. Wolfe
Canadian National Institute
1ODE
Haydon
Bark
Nova Scotia
Marilyn Marks
Julia Krill
Miss Bennett
Matthews
J. M. McDonald
Barr
McDonald
London firm markets car bridge belt with miniature lipsticks
A London company unveils a novelty car accessory named the bridge belt featuring miniature lipsticks in various shades and an accompanying suede look. The item aims to combine fashion with automotive kits as a playful trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
How They Ran In Election in Halton in 1945
A partial tabulation of Halton County voting from the last provincial election shows three candidates in the race for the Lyetian Conservative Liberal and Coo FL. The article notes a three-way contest similar to Monday's voting and compares past performances with current expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Eliens
Vial Millward Pettit Acton
Toh Gas Burlington
hGeorgetown
I I Wat Tso
Milton
Oaksille Tak
Nelson
Maggarity
Hall
Jures
Val
Deans
Liberal
Adamson
OCF
Drew
He Leguslativg
McKeown McDougall Wedding in Toronto May Twenty Second
A quiet wedding took place at 178 Douglas Drive Toronto on Saturday May 22nd uniting Eleanor Beatrice elder daughter of Mrs Hector M McDougall and the late Mr McDougall of Astor with Ralph Franklin McKeown of Acton. Rev P S Davidge officiated. The bride wore a dove gray street length dress with American Beauty roses. The groom's party included Wm Archibald Islington. After a reception at the bride’s home Alton the couple plan a trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo before settling on the groom’s farm Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Drive
Toronto
Eleanor Beatrice
Hector M. McDoughall
Mr. McDougall
Astor
Ralph Franklin McKeown
Acton
P. S. Davidge
Inns Street
Jenn
Wm. Archibald
Islington
Alton
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Leg Injuries After Park Avenue Collision
A truck driven by Wm Griffin of Ospringe and a motorcycle piloted by Jim Dennis of Church Street collided at the St. Mary Street and Park Avenue intersection. Dennis suffered a fractured leg and both vehicles were badly damaged. The crash occurred about 6 30 Monday evening as both vehicles failed to avoid contact. Dennis was taken to Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Griffin
Ospringe
Jim Dennis
Church Street
Min St
Park Avenue
James Dennis
MN St
Guelph General Hospital
Prime Minister Sends Congratulations On Golden Wedding
Hon. Mackenzie King of Canada sent a congratulatory letter to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Johnston on their golden wedding anniversary. The note, prompted by Halton MP Hughes Cleaver, acknowledges the couple and praises remembered citizens by top Dominion leaders. Mexico was named to the UN Narcotics Commission as an opium source, with Toronto as distribution center and joint corrective action promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Johnston
Mackenzie King
Canad
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Dominion
Johnster
Mexico
United Nations’ Narcotics Commission
Toronto
Acton Public School Board Names Staff For Next Year
The Acton Public School Board, with Chairman L Lovell presiding, approves hiring new Grade 1 teacher Mrs Kay Alger and lists staff for the coming year. Kindergarten and Grade 1 offerages set. several teachers receive salaries from $1600 to $3000. Repairs, lighting bids, and decor work planned. next meeting set for September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Kirkness
Chapman
Baird
Benn
Acton Public School Board
L. Lovell
Kay Alger
McKenzie
Earl van Norman
Acton
J. McPhail
Kay Alsrer
Elizabeth McArthur
Mary Erwin
A. Wilkinson
Miss Forster
SPSOO
Anderson
Bentley
FE. Smith
Me G. McKenzie
Secrilary
North—Hatton— Hirt
Halton Nominations Meeting Heats Up At Town Hall
Campaign action at Halton official nomination meeting in Milton saw interruptions from Taberal and CCF supporters. Stan Hall the Progressive Conservative candidate faced boos while Dr Martin controlled proceedings. Eddie Adamson opened, Dr Murr Deas followed, and Adamson denied Communist ties while pledging social programs and 20 000 Ontario homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Cateulin
Stan Hall
Halton
Taberal
C.C.F
C. A. Martin
Hall
Trish
McDowell
Stanley Hall
Murr Deus
Edo Adamson
CCF
Martin
Eddie Adamson
Deans
Pearson
Local Concert Raises 150 for Save the Children
Community Variety Concert by local artists raised 150 for the Save the Children Fund. Two concerts were held in Town Find and were greatly enjoyed. Volunteers organized the effort and deserve commendation for their worthy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save the Children
Save the Children Fund
Hutchinson Gibbon Wedding at United Church
In the United Church Jessie Elmslie Gibbon Toronto daughter of Mrs Gibbon and the late David Gibbon Sundridge married Walter Henry Hutchinson Belleville son of Mrs Ethel and the late Walter Hutchinson Rev H Stainton and Rev L Pickering officiated Dr George Gibbon Engleham gave away the bride The gown was Infrosted white organdy with orange blossoms from California The shower bouquet used Shasta daisies The bride’s sister Mrs J Mc Cleary served as matron of honor The couple will reside in Voranto
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United Church
Jessie Elmslie Gibbon
Toronto
Gibbon
David Gibbon
Sundridge
Walter Henry (Dick) Hutchinson
Ethel
Walter Hutchinson
Belleville
H. Stainton
L. Pickering
George Gibbon
Engleham
Lhoer—Ingertipewell
California
J. McCleary
Nutstron of Honor
Judy
June Mason
Voranto
CCP Holds Town Hall Meeting In Ac ton
The CCF held a meeting in Ac ton Town Hall on Tuesday night. Bert Shane campaign manager gave a brief setup of the CCF and Arya Cleave inn spoke while Bert Adamson addressed the gathering. The question period sparked discussion and several musical numbers accompanied the program.
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CCP
Town Hall
CCF
Acton ‘Town Hall
Bert Shane
Arya Cleave Inn
Bert Adamson
Two Fire Calls but Damage Was Slight in Both
Acton Fire Brigade answered two calls on the weekend. On Saturday a shed fire at Main Street and Bower Avenue was extinguished by a bucket brigade. On Sunday a tar tank car on the siding developed a hot box and oil spilled, causing a blaze that required the brigade’s extinguishment.
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Acton
Main Street
Bower Avenue
Standard of Living in Canada Rising Says Finance Minister
The Hon Douglas C Abbott told an Empire Club audience in Toronto that national income grew from just under 4 billion in 1938 to about 10.7 billion in the year just past. After adjusting for inflation and population, the typical Canadian now enjoys a standard of living at least one and a half times higher than before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas C. Abbott
Empire Club
Toronto
Traffic toll and safety call ahead of accidents
Ontario reports 13 056 injuries from traffic crashes last year and urges motorists to act with caution before accidents occur. The Department of Highways says safety start with drivers and pedestrians showing alertness and reasonable care to cut preventable injuries.
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Ontario
Department of Highways
Acton Tops Georgetown in Weekend Baseball Bout
Acton defeated Georgetown 7 to 2 as Sam Snyder dominated on the mound with eight hits allowed. Footitt and Jordan fueled the offense with timely hits while Acton pitchers held off Georgetown's bats, and the article notes Acton’s strong financial and team performance beyond the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Snyder
Baxter
Sam
Georgetown
Acton
Phoe
McHugh Hulme Wedding at Holy Cross Georgetown
The May 22 ceremony at Holy Cross Church Georgetown united Elsie Hulme and Stanley McHugh with Rev Mor gan presiding and Joan Lavoie singing. The bride wore a white satin gown with nylon net yoke and veil, carried a red rose bouquet, and was attended by sister Maurie Hulme. The groom’s brother John McHugh served as best man. ushers were Ronald Hulme and Edward McTugueh. A reception followed at the Holy Cross parish hall before the couple departed for Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross 2.C. Church
Georgetown
Elsie Hulme
Myra
Sidney Hulme
Stanley McHugh
W. Medtugh
Acton
V. J. Morgan
Joan Lavoie
Maurie
John McHugh
Ronald Hulme
Edward McTugeh
Holy Cross
Ratine
Doy
Preeger
Windsor
Kangsville
Torente Ao Sheart
Nassagaweya Council May Meeting Adopts Several Resolutions
Nassagaweya Township Council met at the Township Hall on May 1 1948. Minutes adopted and correspondence dealt with. Resolutions passed include payment of the Road Superintendent voucher of 400.15 and relief 98.51. Weed Inspector 148 and absence plan for the Road Superintendent. Council adjourned to meet July 5 at 8 00 p.m. Edinburgh has a marriage guidance council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naseweya
Nasaawaweya
Geo Thomas Weed
Geo Thomas
Cornell
Community events and notices in Acton and area
Local calendar lists a school immunization clinic at Town Hall on Friday 2 to 3 30 pm. July 1 events include Dominion Day Sports in Acton and a barn dance at Claude Pickett's Farm. Dancing at Park Pavilion on Saturdays. Churchill United Church hosts Dr W E Strangway on June 6 at 2 40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Day
Acton
Acton Rotary Club
Claude Pickett
Seventh Line
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestra
Ad- Tmaston Boke
Bet
Churchill Women's Association
Churchill United Church
W. E. Strangway
Africa
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Municpal Board
A. Melxnac
F Davfron
W.J. Meleod
Reeve Coon
Acton Connell
Pallant
Franklin Press
Free Press
H. Gordor
Dent
Health
Cameron Ave
Scene Street
New York
Geo. Edwards
Elliott Bros
CNR
Telegram
Moyers School
Ryerson Press
General Films
Buntin Gillies
W. Compensation
C. Nelson
J. M. Dent
Copp Clark
Hinton’s Supplies
ULC. Ughte
Mrs Parry
Watson Datry
Cemetery Board
Nydre System
Free Library Board
Psaummy Snyder
Whiff
Ajachi
Gibson
Mel Spence
Footitt
Bob Footitt
Tie
Babe
Alan
Wilson
Noo
Jordan
Robinson
Sovder
Allan
Masters
Agachi
Masales
Lindsay
McHugh Hulme
Holy Cross Church
Nassagaweya Council
Edinburgh
Kaos Church Gardens
Piark
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