Halton County Leads Ontario in Population and Wealth Growth
Halton County tops Ontario in population size and wealth indicators based on 1961 data. It shows 104000 residents, 143.1 percent growth since 1951, 20 percent earning over 4000 annually, and average family income of 7015. Vehicle registrations rose 238 percent. 9 percent have university education. 56 percent work in agriculture. 423 percent of the immigrant population aged 20 to 49.
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Halton County
Ontario
Halton
Peel
Algome
Peal County
Hallion
Hatton
Three Phase Building Plan Begins at Brookville School
Nassagaweya school board approves a three phase Brookville school expansion. The first phase adds two classrooms with Wolfe Construction handling the final stage of the initial phase to reach 12 rooms. Future phases plan five classrooms industrial arts and home economics rooms two kindergartens and a science room with a gymnasium and other facilities as expansion proceeds. Kindergarten will start in September with classes split between Brookville and Campbellville locations and grants anticipated for a library after 12 rooms and for a gym after 20 rooms.
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Nascagaweya School Board
Brookville School
Wolfe Construction Company
Kitchener
Nassagaweya
Brookville
Masonic Lodge
Campbellville
Hoot Board
Beardmore Tannery Adopts Summer Work Hours
The Beardmore tannery whistle now sounds at 7 30 a.m. for the start and 4 30 p.m. for the end of the workday, with a noon whistle as usual. The change applies only to June July and August. General manager Norman Braida confirmed the summer hours and noted residents questioned the shift.
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Beardmore Tannery
Beardmore
Norman Braida
Sherlock Aitken Receives Proficiency Medal at Graduation
Sherlock Aitken youngest son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Aitken graduates from Western University London with the Harry Cross Medal for proficiency and plans a motor tour of the Southern States. Graduation exercises are set for June 5 in London.
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Sherlock
Sid
Gordon Aitken
Western University
London
Harry Cross
Mike W. Robinson
E. Leaking
Guelph
G. Sunter
Iss B. Baldie
Judy Buck
John Ross School
Barry Clarke Jr
St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph
Mixt Helene Tucker
St John Ambulance Brigade Holds Oakville District Inspection
The Oakville arena hosted the St John Ambulance Brigade inspection with groups from Acton Milton Georgetown Oakville Burchington and Brampton. Corps Officer Robert Hart received a ten year first aid certificate while Fred Cooley of Georgetown earned a divisional officer warrant.
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Hulton
Rel
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Oakville Arena
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Oakville
Burchington
Brampton
Guelph
Robert Hart
St. John
Newton Hurst
Les Duby
Fred Cooley
Acton Brigade
4H Grain Club Meets Thursday
The second meeting of the Acton 4H Grain Club was held at the Community Centre on Thursday May 27 with full attendance. President Bruce Coles opened with the pledge and secretary Robi Leslie read minutes. Doug McDowell led an evening on plant nutrition and soil testing.
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Acton 4H Grain Club
Bruce Coles
Robi. Leslie
Doug McDowell
McDowell
O.A.C. Soils Dept
Halton
Holstein Sale At Glanworth Sees 37 Head Bring 56570
Two area Holstein breeders purchased cattle at the Shore Canadian Classic on May 24 in Glanworth. Seventy seven head sold? wait 37 head went for 56570 dollars, averaging 3528. A southwestern Ontario buyer group paid 92000 for five heifers.
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Glanworth
Ontario
Golden Age Club Hosts Games Night
The Golden Age Club held a May 2 meeting at VMOCA. Members played euchre and crokinole with invited guests. Prizes went to several ladies and gentlemen, followed by a luncheon prepared by the lunch committee.
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Golden Age Club
VMOCA
Eucine
Crokinwle
Ecuchre
Laddea
Ferguwan
B. McEnery
F. Kentner
Bob McEnery
Crokinole
Shoemater
Anna Smith
C Mason
Mr. Swackhamer
Welcome Visitors to Our Province
A provincial message urges visitors to be careful with fires in forested areas to protect Ontario’s green spaces during their stay and enjoy their visit.
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Ontario
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