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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

2

Milton High School at risk as by law sets Oakville Trafalgar areas

Halton County Council approved a by law to form new high school districts for Oakville and Trafalgar with Milton Township opposition. Arguments centered on potential pupil exodus from Milton High School and transportation plans for rural students. A northern end route scene warned of possible loss of a school entirely if Milton is damaged. A county weed inspector appointment was also noted.

Halton Court House Milton Frebligh New Oakville Yarlington W. R. Stewart Department of Education LL Skuce Milton Town Milton High George Elliott Elliott Ellatt Hartington Oakville- Trafalgar Martington Newson Township Burlington Onkatlle ALS Trafalgar Burhogtan Nebon Bott Milton High School el- Not Neon Fliich Narlington Orkville Nelson Trefatenr Blott Stewart Trafaeer Filiat Ballton Alex. Wilson Bronte

Flour production outlook for Canadian oil barrel output

It is possible that by the end of the present crop year Canadian mill may have produced 36 million barrels of flour. Production for nine months ending April 30 totaled 19,743,721 barrels, up from 18,020,740 barrels in the prior crop year.

Union Workers Hold Meetings in Hall and Park

Employees of Hardmore and Co. part of the Nation Union of Shoe and Leather Workers met Monday evening in the town hall to discuss terms of the worker agreement. The session continued Tuesday in the park. work resumed at the plant Wednesday. Absence was a meeting continuation, not a strike.

Hardmore and Co The Nation Union of Shoend Leathe

Public Utilities Routine Business at Monday's Meeting

The Acton Public Utilities Board held a regular Monday meeting with all members present. An inspector from Phil lis Co Ltd will visit Acton to assess painting on the water tank. repairs will follow any unsatisfactory work. A street grating request on Queen Street South was noted and financed by the commission for emergency phone lines and park lighting. Delinquents were warned of disconnection if payments are not made by the specified date. various utility accounts were approved and paid, including power, supplies, telephones, and waterworks expenses.

Acton Bubhie Utilities Con Hansen Phillis Co Ltd Actonte Coopers Canadian Casualty Home Insurance Co Ito John Lamibert Willow Street Une Ys Mens Chit

Welcome Home Plaudits For Returning Local Servicemen

Acton families and the community welcome five local servicemen back from overseas service. The group arrived in Canada aboard the Nede France and then returned home this week. The veterans are Pta A A Harris Thr M L Jordan Rfn A E Mills Sgt A W Burgess and Piper Gerard Karley.

Acton Canada Nede France Pta A. A. Harris M. L. Jordan Rfn A. E. Mills Sgt A. W. Burgess Piper Gerard Karley

Devonsthee ll O DE Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary Dinner

A Devonshire chapter marks its thirtieth anniversary with an Acton United Church dinner. Regent Mrs Matthews praises attendance and a review of ten years of activity, plus readings, musical numbers, and thanks to organizing ladies for the milestone.

Duke of Devonshire Acton United Church Mire Matthewsea Ian Mo MacDonsid Dem Riphan Carsten Barty von Mea Tatts Teather Theo Dhaner Atom Wo Ciould J Svar Hines Misa Hennett Mas EK M Miaconald Max cc Macdonald Aho

Music Pupils of Mrs Gowdy Give Fine Recital

Music pupils of Mrs Gowdy presented a fine recital at an early evening service. Mrs Kirkness welcomed the patrons as the program featured solos and choir pieces performed by a large group of girls, with Mrs Gowdy receiving warm applause and George Elliott playing the National Anthem.

Ano Vna Kooy Acton Pup Woof Wolliams Gowdy Kirkness Chalrinds Wea F As Burs Betty Fostury Stead McNabt Denise Coles Joan Coles Elaine Houttnagel Donna Anderson Joan Matthews Trene Pans Heten Somerville Joan Sommerville Jane Elliott Shirley Eh

Milton Juveniles Triumph 10-1 Over Acton

Milton juveniles routed Acton 10 to 1 on Tuesday paced by Murray Grenke's pitching. A late infield lapse nearly cost the win. Nadallin and Fay stood out in the field as Milton improved to win big.

Milton Acton Murray Grenke Vaughn Grenke Nadallin Stan Fay Robertson S. Fay Rush Allan Tover Curry Subs K. Fay Waters South Routley Marshall Fryer Blow Coles Townsley Ind Papillon Stewart Zajac Davidson Res Tyler

Opening dance draws big crowd at Acton Park

A large crowd attended the opening dance in Acton Park last Friday indicating strong local interest this season. About 400 people were present as the new dance floor of 4000 square feet at Acton Arena and the band shell were highlighted by bright decorations. Noted bands are booked for Wednesdays and Fridays, with plans to expand Noor Way access if crowds grow.

Acton Park She Y's Acton Arena Acton Trark Johnny Bord Ant Che Moor Vis

Nassagaweya W June Meeting in Fergus

The Nassagaweya Eye Ware Institute held its June meeting at Mrs Thomas Tichared home in Fergus with members and visitors present. Plans were made for the return, reports from the district meeting in Bordington were given, and Mrs Einnehart and Mrs Hoo Preeman won contest prizes.

Nassaga‘eye Ware Institute Mra Mhomnas Fergus Lev Jen Peepus Welt Hhinehart Merel Pooh Mas Wadbury Hess

Halton Federation Field Day A Lively County Event

The Halton Federation hosted a large Field Day in Talton County with contests for rural school pupils track events for Houston Junior Farmers and horseshoe pitching. Nassagaweya won the cooperative trophy. Col the Hon Thos U Renneds spoke. arts and crafts exhibits and entertainment followed a day of activity and a supper lunch. Weather reduced attendance but strong turnout for afternoon and evening programs.

Talton County Federation of Agriculture Heliday Paul Fisted Nassagaweya Husiton Nasagawesa Thos U. Nrenneds Ontario Stan Hall Ontario Teglsiature Halton A& Garden Party Gladys Cornell Claire Rouse Roy Head Campbellville Stephen Coxe Nassagewega

Acton Splits in Twin Bill With Oakville

Acton and Oakville split a two game set in Victoria Park Oakville Lakeshore Club led by Carter and Poindexter traded blows with Acton as Footitt homered and Acton tallied twice in the sixth inning to secure a 7 to 4 win. Lindsay doubled for Acton and Snyder pitched the decisive game.

Acton Victoria Tork Oakville Oakville Lakeshore Club Lakeshore Club Asia Fenes Goeth Tess Acton Brush Sny-der Lindsay Carter Phecseate Stud

Acton's Newest Industry Expands Plastic Production

A local facility in Acton has begun producing plastics this week. The plant will add extrusion lines and equipment to manufacture containers, automotive trim, insulation, and consumer goods for manufacturers and distributors, with retail sale not available.

Attons Gober Swat Fontiacad Che Macae PlasGen Ois Andivatual Thos Achon Operatin

Nurses Shower Miss Dora Lambert in Guelph

A Friday evening gathering at Mrs A Cockburns home in Guelph saw Guelph General Hospital alumnae and Miss Dora Lambert's classmates present a mantle mirror as a wedding gift. They followed with dainty refreshments in a surprise shower for the bride elect.

Dora’ Lambert Mrr. A. Cockburn Guelph Guelph General Hospital

Windsor area Red Cross to answer Windsor disaster appeal

Acton branch reports Ontario Division has launched a fund drive of 250000 to aid Windsor area disaster efforts. The campaign seeks local donations sent to secretary W Middleton or treasurer W K Graham, with a town wide canvas planned.

Acton Red Cross Ontario Windsor Acton and District W. Middleton W. K. Graham Markied Torr

Coming Events at St Alban's Parish and Ospring W I Garden Party

St Alban's Church annual meeting invites parishioners to Acton Park this Saturday at 2.30. Ospring W I hosts a garden party at Alvin Fisher's farm on Thursday July 4 with entertainment by William Davies and Concert Co. Prizes at Hamilton. Admission for children under 14 is 20c.

St. Alban’s Acton Park Ospring W.I Alvin Fisher Wm. T. Davies Concert Co Hamilton

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