Final decision closes Canada wool combing plant at Acton
The Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Limited in Acton Ontario will close permanently this weekend with about 200 workers affected. The decision follows a Board of Concilione report noting high domestic wage costs versus British rates and competition from Great Britain.
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Canada
Wool Combing Corporation of Canada Limited
Acton
Ontario
Canadian Woollen and Knit Goods Manufacturers Association
Great Britain
Robert T Heeles
Cloung Wool Combing Corporation
Milla
Board of Conciliancen
Randard
Cwegma
Caadias
Teraich
Milton Mayor Looks to Acton for Centennial Beauty Queen
Milton Mayor Tyler accepts a challenge from Miltons centennial town to select Actons representative for the Miss Centennial Contest on June 25. Local groups are urged to appoint a 16 to 25 year old to compete as Actons most beautiful girl, with a form of dimensions arranged and the municipal office coordinating efforts. The contest coincides with the ceremonial opening night.
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Milton
Acton
Tyler
Mayer Tyler
Sandy Best Wins Halton Seat in Largest Tory Plurality
Conservative candidate Sandy Best sweeps Halton with an 86,000 vote plurality, becoming the county’s youngest MP. Final tally shows Best defeating Liberal Kenneth Dick and CCF candidate Jack Henry as voter turnout nears 40,005 eligible registrations. Celebrations erupt in Acton Georgetown and Milton with parades and speeches as Best is welcomed by supporters and MPP Stan Hall.
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Sandy
Sweeps
Sandy’ Beet
Halton
Beecomre
Kenneth Y Dick
Jack Henry
CCF
Georgetown
Tet Sin
Allons Heon
Halter
Ye Lest House
Lete Sytul Bennett
Wee Matin Guin
Acrom Canada
Seule
Ist
Muniatum
Totel
Acton Conservelivea
Hallen
Acton
Herna
Mill St
Ottawa House
Stan Hall
Ius
Ty Milton
Jan
Stage Coach Parade Delayed by Rain in Acton Centennial
Children in Acton greet the Halton Centennial Stage Coach at the municipal offices despite a downpour. Mayor Ted Tyler and four girls in 1850s dresses watched as a four in hand coach, drawn by dapple grey mares, approached the town offices. The event paused briefly, with the mayor inviting citizens to participate in the Milton Centennial opening ceremony.
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Acton
Milton
Sttred
M. Lasdwith
Halton
Milton Gaer
Ted Tyler
Ya Men's Club Plans Swimming Classes
Members of the boys work program committee of the Ya Men’s club finalized plans for a YMCA style swimming program. Tentative registration closes June 22 with forms to be published soon. Four classes are planned: non-swimmers beginners intermediates and advanced with instructors Doug Tarrant Bern Rideout Jim Buckland Willa Duncan and John Stone.
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Ya Mens Club
Doug Tarerant
Doug Tarrant
Bern Rideout
Jim Buckland
Willa Duncan
John Stone
County Hospital Grant Approval Meets County Plans
County council approves hospital grant funding under county wide scheme. Reeve Atkincosa O Barlington presented proof of financial security and government grants. By law, land tile system adoption and related by law were discussed amid other budget and road schemes.
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Haken
Tremdas Aftermonon
Hoc
qQutal
Foc Atkincosa
Barlington
Cumin Aimen
Joseph Raat Barongen Moter
Rotary Club Milton Hosts Georgetown Acton Club Talk
Milton Rotary hosted Georgetown and Acton clubs for an interclub meeting at the Legion Hall. Guest speaker Charlie Holman of the Toronto Telegram urged members to invest in youth, warned on parental influence, and stressed dialogue and religious tolerance in parenting. Mayor presented centennial hats as clubs exchanged greetings and presidents introduced members.
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Rotary Club of
Milton
Georgetown
Acton
Maton Tece
Retarans
Legion Hall
Alo Uhr
Charlie Holman
Tononto
Propie of
Todas
Canada
Boure
Yima
Hobman
Boguenes
Boyd
Kingston
Beng
M-tedwith
Ted Hanskn
Second Brownie Pack Grants Golden Bars at Ceremony
On Monday evening the Second Aotin Brownie Pack held an enrollment ceremony at the United Church Sunday school room Par- Vena and friends witnessed four Tweenies advancing to Brownie status. They received Golden Bars while two proficiency badges and two service badges were also presented by Mrs Actetus the District Committee member Me Lanter MatSeain Breen Owl and Mr Garnet McKengie Tawny Owl with the warrant Meessioner.
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W.M.S
Community Church
United Church
WMS
Muxbaries
Walter Freeman
Mis.rae
Ephegans
Mra Cowel
Eden Mille
K Griffiths
William Fraser
Nasaagaueya
Aotin
Par- Vena
Actetus
MatSeain Breen
Garnet McKengie
Caretaker Reports Post Office Fire Incident
A caretaker reported a fire at the Post Office found before serious damage. Smoke was seen in the corridor. the caretaker Leishman and Mrs Leishman investigated the depot area and alerted the fire chief and police. A loss assessment followed.
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C.ng
Corsdor
Mrec Leishman
Mre Leishman
Joss Aeass
Scout Hall Expansion Plans For Local Group
The Scout Group Committee announces expansion of Scout Hall to accommodate a growing program. Plans include a 12 foot front extension and additional meeting space, with improvements to better serve Cubs and Scouts and to attract more leaders. Construction is expected to begin soon with completion in time for fall activities.
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Actons
Ean
Former Burlington Principal Speaks at Graduation Banquet
Former Burlington Central School principal and current mayor Patience and perseverance praised the graduating class at a public banquet in Perien Hall. Joan Lockhart urged students to prepare for high school and embrace opportunities while teachers give support.
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Matt Prana Anne Dainuith
Acton
John Lockhart
Adr. Lockhart
Burlington
Goria
Joan Lockhart
Perien
Adken
Ila
Bas Remsons
Lockhart
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