Acton Public School Board Discusses Overcrowding and 8 Boiler Installations
Acton Public School Board members Oakes and Jo Creighton inform council about overcrowded school facilities and the need for eight new boilers this year due to the old system’s condemnation. They propose a future 30‑room school with complex facilities and seek tenders to establish accurate costs before a public expenditure vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Oakes
Jo Creighton
Acton Public School
Council
People Council
Ho Price
Frice
Know Ave
Praneer
Officers Elected and Schedule Set for Acton Softball League
An Acton Softball League meeting elected officers Cam Leushman as president Marc Laferriere as recording secretary and Bob Headly as treasurer The league added two teams Baxter Force Electric Beardmore Rachlin Commere and Minor Sports Club and has a June schedule with six to seven games listed including Rachlin vs Baxter and MSC vs Rachlin and Force vs Reardmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Baxter
Force Electric
Beardmore
Rachlin
Combere
Cam Leushman
Marc Laferriere
Bob Headly
Beant YMCA Elect 5051 Slate Board Directors at Annual Meeting
At the 61st Beant for Directors of the Acton YMCA the 5051 slate was elected. Dick Bean was named President with Aldo Eversone praised for prior support. Fasen was treasurer Footatt recounting secretary, replacing Murray Smith and Mary Archie. Committees named for finance, personnel, building, and membership. Budget discussions followed reports and program aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Dick Beant
Genton Rognvaldsen
Beant
Dick Bean
Aldo Eversone
Wousln Sit Fasen
Fd Footatt
Murray Smith
Marry Archie
Gord Beetty
Gordon Rognvaldsan
Charles Wood
Sid Eisen
Claude Cook
Marrice Ragnvaldsan
No Trespassing at Fairy Lake Dam Area
Authorities warn that fishing privileges around Acton's Fairy Lake are cancelled due to vandalism at the Mall Street dam. Signs will be posted and police will monitor the area as pulling stop logs threatens water supply for Beardmore and Co. operations and local water-dependent processes.
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Acton
Fairy Lake
Mall St
Beardmore and
Causnery
Beardmore
Beardmore and Co
Dr Mather Speaks at June Meeting of Duke Chapter
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LODE held its June meeting on June 6 with Mrs Mo Schroders presiding. Dr Mather, head of Haltan Health Unit, defined public health and examined 40 years of changes and current problems, stressing voluntary support and local efforts.
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DR. Mather
Duke OF Devonshire
Tursday
Mo Schroders
OW Wolfe
Ion
Garvin
Haltan
Mather
Health League of Canada Abshetics
Mra Ao Mercer
Montesses
Mra Grindell
Thompson
Masales
Mra
Lambert
Acton Intermediates Split Week Baseball Facing Oaks
Acton Intermediates split a pair this week, beating Georgetown 13 4 in a postponed Monday game and losing 5 3 to Oakville Oaks at Lakeshore Twilight. Sam Snyder pitched eight hits allowed over six innings in the loss as Oakville surged with four home runs and a late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Oakville Oaks
Lakeshore
Satuday
Bailiwick
Oaks
Frankie May
al Yarnell
Actons
Apple Fonkbeiner
Spike" Scum
Waterhouse
Footits Grove
Scott Mel Jordan
Brother Gib
Footitt
Jordan
Harold Townsley
Snyder
Bur J
Sam Snyder
37 Year Rest Ends as Hammer Is Recovered
At St Alban’s Church the congregation learned of a long lost hammer found after 37 years. Mr Clifford, given a new hammer as a gift, recalled his first days in the country and his work on the parish hall ceiling when the tool vanished.
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St. Alban’s
Clifford
New Luxton
Hew Linten Caim
Rr Cliffordt
Fiftieth Reunion Draws 150 Relatives for Hall Family
The Asa Hall descendants gathered for the fiftieth annual reunion at the Wall home in Trafalgar Township. About 150 relatives attended, traveling from Ontario and the United States, with prizes awarded for races and longest distance traveled. Family trees on display prompted recollections as dinners and suppers were served.
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Asa Hall
Hall
Mea Asa Hall
Churchville
Quebec
Twelve Childrery
Ontario
Vieter Wall
Trafalgar Township
Wvieter Hall
New York
Minnesota
North Dakota
Helen Holm
Toronto
Percy Hall
Malton
C Ward
Coldwater
AK Douglas
Osma
Raby Workman
Victor Hall
Madison Hall
Orono
George Wilson
Myrtle Wilson
Victor Haq Wall
Mth
Acton Women's Institute annual social aids relief funds granted
The Acton Women s Institute held its annual social meeting at Mrs Farr Lambert s home on May 31. Mrs RL Davidson presided as secretary treasurer reported a strong donations record with 25 allocated to the Manitob Flood Relief Fund and 10 to Mr and Mrs N Douglas burned out. Entertainment by Mrs W Denny s group followed a euchre game with prizes for several members and guests. Pie with ice cream and tea were served. the gathering closed with a pleasant time for all.
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Acton Women's Institute
Farr Lambert
Brock Ave
RL Davidson
N. Douglas
W. Denny
Ro Allen
EZ. Lambert
J. Lovell
Kingsmill
Davidson
Golden
W. Hall
Geo
Interdenominational Fire Side Event Closes Season
The final interdenominational fire side gathering of the season took place at the Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Ronald Cripps chaired the program with Shirley Rotson leading songs, Ethel Franklin at the piano, and Olga Locker reading scripture. The occasion featured a film "That Boy Joe" illustrating transformation from theft to Christian citizenship, followed by a lunch hosted by the Baptist Young People.
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Ronald Cripps
Faptist Young Peoples
Shirley Rotston
Ethel Franklin
Pian
Acton United
Olga Locker
Hill Nell
Presbyterian VT
Shirley Thoampein
Churchill United VP
Jesus
Baptist Young Peoples
Careless Driving Charge Laid After Georgetown Accident
William McBride of Georgetown faces careless driving charges after a Saturday crash on No 7 Highway near Georgetown. Leonard Simmons of Aurora drove a 1949 model car that struck the truck’s box and veered into a south ditch, causing damage estimated at 720 dollars. no injuries reported.
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Georgeutwn
William Mistride
Georgetown
Careleas
Milton
McBride
Leonard Simmons
Aurora
Thee
South Ditch
District Meeting Marks 49th Halton County Women's Institute Convention
About 130 ladies attended the 49th District Annual Convention of the Halton County Women's Institute at the United Church in Georgetown on Tuesday afternoon June 1988. The session opened with registration, district officers presiding, welcome from Georgetown branch, reports from busy Bees and minutes, plus presentations of a framed photo of Adelaide Hoodless to Georgetown Branch.
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Women's Institute
Halton County
United Church
Georgetown
Frank Finehart
Campbellville
Audrey Rinehart
Brookville Institute
Cheater
Norton
R L Davidson
Acton
E Manning
Hornby
C McCullough
Robert Dredge
Milton
Velma Norris
J. XK. Mahon
Lens Lawrence
Oakville
Frank Rhinehart
Lloyd Crawford
George Robertson
L. Barber
Halton
Newmarket
ML Webber
Waterloo
Prevmela
Largest Annual Meeting Marks 15th Anniversary
A large crowd gathered Sunday in Milton Park to mark the 15th anniversary of the United Church within Halton Presbytery. Rev Dedphn WMutch led the service, with Dr FE Crossley Hunter delivering a progressive address on the church’s growth, missions, and chaplains in wartime, inspiring faith in a modern world.
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Halton
Milton Perk
United Churches of
Sunway
Presbytery
St Paula United Church
Milton Rand
Whetstone
Hamilton
Teonald Stewart
Arverel
FE Crossley Hunter
Trinity United Church
Toronto
Canada
Miasen Fleet Oon
East
Werat Cossta
United Church
Volleyball Club Dinner Fetes Trophy Winners at Acton YMCA
The Acton YMCA Volleyball Club held a winter season banquet last Friday. President M Laferriere introduced Master of Ceremonies Cliff Sutton as trophies were presented to the winning team. Officers were elected, contests held, and special songs and demonstrations accompanied the trophy presentations.
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Acton
R. Salt
Eisen
K. Waxfard
Khaasari
R Anderson
Jo Calder
Mae Wen
John Emerson
Marc Laferriere
Portland Stone to Face UN Headquarters Building
Approval granted for use of British Portland Stone as exterior facing of the UN permanent headquarters in Manhattan. The contract requires early shipment of 1560 cubic feet of facing for the conference hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Manhattan
Community events and services notices for Acton Hillsburg and nearby
Upcoming garden party at Hornby Ball Park and Euchre night at Legion Hall. Acton dedicates incorporation with services at Acton Park. Lakeside Chapter meeting at Legion Rooms. Garden party at Acton Park led by John Rockwood on June 19. Choir anniversary at Lamehouse Presbyterian with Dr Ross as speaker. Hillsburg Band debuts uniforms June 7 in the park with the Friendly Four and Sidney Weatt. silver collection planned. Weather backup date stated.
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Lakeside Chapter
Legion
Tuseday
Acton Park
John Rockwood
Qusp
Ces
Know Church
Lamehouse Presbyterian Church
Ross of
Woodbridge
Hillsburg
Surray
Sidney Weatt
Gosiph
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Spartan
Promind
Une
New Monday
McLeod
Counci
Marshall
Fremen
J R Lehman
Nefend
Arthur St Counell
Restrictarn
Masse
Bargrave and Greer
Qierk McGeechie
Mulcar Ca Guelph
Manon
Yemecor Knight Regard
Sie Teich
Ray Mason
Counce
Sot Ratis
Force Va Raxter
MSC
Ranter Ve
Reardmore
MSC Va Force
Combers
Force Ve
Board of Directors
MRS
Young Peoples Firesdes Baptist Y.P.A
W. McBride
Halton County Women’s Institute
Halen W. 1
Chi Suen
D. $. Hesking
Acton Murray Memorial Ymca
Wet Healthy
Fog Tyler
Heatty
Gordon Hognvaldaen
Y Board
Henry Artie
Clift Sutton
Beeson Chet
Acton Y
Clift
YMCA
National Council
Portland Stone
Annevercementa
Hornby Ball Park
Euchre
Legion Hall
Auapiers Ladies Auxiliary
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