Glassy Roads and Storms Trigger Highway Crashes
Glassy ice and stormy conditions caused multiple accidents on No. 7 highway and surrounding areas over the weekend. James Gibb of Toronto and John Ware of Glen Williams were involved in a rear end collision near the cast limits with $350 in damage. A separate crash on No. 7 west of Crewson's Corners damaged a car driven by Joseph Sneak of New Jersey with $100 damage. Eugene Villemaire of Acton reported a sideswipe west of Acton, while William Leslie of Rockwood was involved in a westbound collision. Two women were hospitalized near McCullough's Corners west of Georgetown after a skidding crash on No. 7. Alison Pearson of Toronto and passenger Muriet Mason sustained injuries and were treated at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
No. 7
James Gibb
Toronto
John Ware
Glen Williams
Joseph Suetik
New Jersey
U.S.A
Villemaire
William Leslie
Rockwood
Leslie
Guelph General Hospital
McCullough’s Corners
Georgetown
Alison Pearson
Pearson
Muriet Mason
McIntosh
Acton Athletes to Compete at CAU Indoor Meet in Montreal
Three Acton athletes Frank Cooper Emerson Baxter and Frank Marisack will represent Acton at the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union indoor championships in Montreal this month. Cooper runs the 50 yard open dash and 500 yard and juvenile 50 yard events while Marisack competes in the 500 yard midget and Baxter tackles the 50 yard juvenile and 500 yard races. The trio have won local and district track honors and have trained hard for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Montreal
Canadian Amateur Athletic Union
Frank Cooper
Emerson Baxter
Frank Marisack
Canada
Emmerson Baxter
Breath From South Delivers Juicy Gift in February Snow
In a mid February note, a southern breeze delivers Florida oranges and grapefruit to Mrs Dills and the editor. The fruit was a gift from ex-reeve Hartley and Mrs Harrison currently wintering in St Petersburg Florida. The small gesture uplifts the household amid the blizzard week.
Court Allows Change In Theft Information
A Milton magistrate amended the charges against William Drow and Thomas Oakley, lowering the alleged theft amount from 370 to 360 dollars from Thompson Motors. Dron sought another remand. Oakley’s remand set to March 7. Oakley released on bail. Dron remains in custody for lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
William Drow
Thomas Oakley
Thompson Motors
Dingle
Milton
Langdon
Dron
Oakley
Elmira Beats Acton in Junior D Final to Sweep
Elmira shutout Acton 6-5 to win the best of five series and claim the Junior D playoff title. Ted Footitt scored four Acton goals as Elmira answered with late third period penalties turning the game. Elmira had won 7-1 in the Elmira leg and 2-1 at Acton earlier in the same series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
O.H.A
Elmira
Ted Footitt
Wayne Hilson
Footitt
Friends Honor Mrs. A. T. Brown At Aidful Birthday Party
About 50 friends relatives and former neighbors gathered at Acton United Church classroom to renew friendships reminisce and offer birthday greetings to Mrs. A T Brown. Performances included solos by Mrs. A W Fosbury and Mrs. Wm Maxwell and a duet by Mrs. Veldhuis and Miss Dorothy Simmons. Guests from Guelph Queensville Toronto attended and Miss M Z Bennett presided at tea with a decorated birthday cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Brown
Acton
Toronto
M. Z. Bennett
March Opens With Lamb Like Start in Weather News
The morning reports March begins with lamb like calm temperatures in the mid 30s and sunshine. Forecasters predict improvement may be followed by a stormy lion like exit as March advances.
Crash Kills Youth Friends in Ontario Highway Crash
A Toronto youth Will Munroe aged 20 died in a highway collision near Norval while returning from a dance in Georgetown. Passengers William Pendergast and Reginald Northcott escaped injury as the car skidded on ice and struck a hydro pole. Dr. Macintosh and Coroner Dr. J Chamberlain attended the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Munroe
Toronto
Norval Munroe
William Pendergast
Reginald Northcott
Georgetown
Pendergast
Northcott
Norval
Aoear
Munroe
Macintosh
J. Chamberlain
Recreation Here Concerns Rotary Act on Minor Sports
Rotary guests heard Lloyd Minchner outline public recreation benefits and the role of government in expanding community programs. Art Padbury updated Acton Parks Board plans and the need for a public vote to establish the commission. Speakers, hosts, and association members were listed among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Lloyd Minchner
Michner
Art Padbury
Acton
Fred Wright
J.gay
Minor Sports Association
George Hollinger
A. Irwin
Don Bexton
Fire damages home as clothes burn in Crescent blaze
A Sunday fire at a Crescent home caused clothing and minor interior damage to a closet and bedroom. Firefighters arrived to find the blaze under control with no further damage, and the cause was not determined. The incident occurred near Guelph Street around 3:30 p.m. and involved Joe Massey’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent
Joe Massey
Guelph St
Firmen
United Suburban Wins Gas Rights in Acton Area
United Suburban Gas Co Ltd receives a certificate of public convenience from the Ontario Fuel Board for Acton Milton and Georgetown. A gas purchase contract with Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations supports supply as United Suburban plans transmission mains and start of distribution by July 1, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Suburban Gas Co. Ltd
Ontario Fuel Board
Hamilton
Acton
Milton
Georgetown
Haiton Natural Gas Co
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations
United Suburban
Anthony Gas and Oil
Anthony Gas
Mutch
Acton Company
Esquesing Township
Brankiewicz Case Stalemate Reappears In Acton Council
Acton council pushes another attempt to settle the protracted Brankiewicz case over the Lakeview subdivision road course. Debate centers on moving a house near the proposed entrance and expropriation steps while plans for sewer line changes and a pumping manhole are advanced. The session okayed by-law changes, a town office safe upgrade, and a new hours policy for merchants with March 22 effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brankiewicz
Uhe
Brankiewicz
Leathexland Surs
Eniny
ESD
Brankiewies Ovat
Cook and
Brunelle
Tyler
Brankiewies Age
Frank Palleson Ecarlier
Lakeview
Elizabeth Drive
W. Coon
Goo A. Dills
Acton
Halton Hugh
Georgetown High School
Jo McGeachie
G Barbeau
Leatherland
Galt
Shell Oil Co
Court of Appeal
T. R. Ballentine
Hanton’s
J. Jeffery
Cockenden
Department of Highways
Glenlea
Reading
Lakeviewy
Halton
Public School's Young Performers Shine in The White Gypsy
Acton Public School students wowed a packed auditorium with The White Gypsy operetta. Lesley Ann Duby stars as the princess, with Keith Andrews as Kom and Peter Newton as the exiled king. Over 400 tickets sold across two performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlive
Dornamn
Barbara Ware
Brenda Capps
Paul McGeachie
Keith Mattocks
Public School
Acton Public School
Princess
Lesley Ann Duby
Keith Andrews
Kom
Elizabeth Force
Jola
Romany Rose
Katherine Kirkness
Peter Newton
Danny Holmes
Kink
Special Rabies Control Committee Formed in Halton County
A special committee to control rabies was announced this week in Halton County. Members include H. C Merry as chairman, Dr. D. F Daume, Warden S Alen, Muil ton Mayor Ross Pearen, Dr. Ben Young, and other officials from Lands and Forests and the Halton Health Unit. The panel urges free vaccination of all dogs, fox control, strict dog licensing and tagging, and rapid destruction of stray dogs. It also plans fox thinning and vaccination for hunting dogs in contact with wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
H. C Merry
D. F Daume
Vis
S Alen
A. F. Bul McOshe
Muilton
Ross Pearen
Ben Young
Nassagawesva
Daley Hitchcock
Lands and Forests
CH. Heslop
Multon Agricultural
Bob Whitelock
Fred Bridgeman
Nelson
He County
Dudley Hatchcock
D. F. Damude
Archie FO Bull
Halton Health Unit
Deimude
Reetiv
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Halton County
Department of Lands and “Forests
Acton Pupil Winners in Royal Conservatory Exams
Acton music students earned honors in recent Royal Conservatory exams in Guelph. The partial list includes Mary Rebulka grade 1 piano, Steven Wolfe, Paul Wolfe grade 7 piano, Ruth Landsborough grade 6 piano, Ela Jany grade 4 piano, Katherine Kirkness and Peter Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Conservatory of Music
Guelph
Acton
Mary
Rebulka
Steven Wolfe
Paul Wolfe
Ruth
Landsborough
Ela Jany
Katherine Kirkness
Peter Wolfe
Richest Treasure Chest Draw Awarded to Mrs Gordon Moore
The weekly treasure chest prize at Acton merchants went to a real woman, Mrs Gordon Moore, who drew the $134 winning coupon from the drum at the Post Office corner. Crowds continued to grow as the drawing drew near and the number of participants rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Gordon’ Moore
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Pel
Nthony Company
Council
Lakeview Road
Gyros Guinn
Robina Sagiski
Zingan
Bob Duby
Anl
Wayne Wilson
Ralph Tripp
James Ironsides
Cornelius van de Polder
Peter Marks
Skrietens
Brian McCristall
Jon Hurst
Edward van Hocklen
Murray Smith
Jeffrey Morris
Appie Palma
John Rice
Brenda Cripps
Ann Daantieth
Jo-Ann Force
Mary Hunter
Ruth Spielvogel
Joan Courtney
Marjone Jank
Arnold Phee
Bob Hinton
Russell Murray
Terry
G Reed
J. Gamble
D Coles
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