Acton Press Reports Flood Impacts and Community News
The Acton Press notes mild weather easing floods that hid a park from view with water spilling over the highway and affects on local life. It covers church services, funeral notices, hospital updates, anniversaries, hockey attendance, a euchre dance, and weekend visits among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralna
Jim Milne Baeth
Dane Ger
Presbyterians
Fred Williamson
Guelph
St. John's Church
Jon
E. Shipp
Douglas McNabb
Richard Harris
Georgetown
Norman Burns
Marion Burns
Everton’ Cemetery
Arthur Clow
Guelph General Hospital
Rusell Gordier
Velton Wilson
Hamilton
Bannockburn 4H Girls Hold Two Meetings
Bannockburn 4H Home Making Club held its first meeting on February 18 with three girls present naming Linda Linham as president Ruth Coles secretary Matie Mitchell treasurer and Margaret Morrison press reporter The new unit Featuring Fruit outlined by Mrs Morrison and Mrs Matthews was introduced At the February 25 meeting eighteen girls attended Margarete Morrison demonstrated fruit shortcake and Marie Mitchell prepared a jelled fruit salad The next gathering is set for March 4 at Linda Linham's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
Cltic
Linda Linham
Ruth Coles
Matie Mitchell
Margaret Morrison
S. Morrison
S. Matthews
Marilyn Madill
Margarete Morrison
Marie Mitchell
Eden Crest Seeks Aims of Institute With Meetings
Eden Mills hosts February meeting of Eden Crest Women's Institute despite bad weather. Members debated disbanding and joining Eden Mills Institute to avoid wasteful correspondence. They set a 1 minute limit for resolved business, planned a clothing sale for May 6, and featured menus for age groups plus a charades game. Next meeting heads to Weston's Bakery in Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wright
Eden Mills
Eden Crest Women's Institute
Eden Mills Tnstitree
C. Abram
E. Wiliiehouse
W. Dunbar
Youth Pleads Guilty in Mischief Case Remanded
A Acton youth pleaded guilty in a court on Monday to wilful damage and related underage offenses from February 8. He was remanded in custody for one week awaiting a presentence report as the magistrate weighed leniency and the Crown’s stance on the more serious charge. The youth took sole responsibility for the damage to school property while his father pleaded for leniency citing prior good conduct and alcohol influence.
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Acton
Truto’s
Mewar
Emagistrate Kenieth Lahygdon
Langdon Wala
Heather Club Plans Ice Carnival Catering Run
The Heather Club held a February meeting with 14 members present. Plans were made to serve lunch to Lions Club skaters after the ice carnival and to cater the Ladies' Aid dinner on March 8, with a bake sale set for March 234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Club
Lions Club
Holt
Tuncho
Fire Prevention Bureau Launches Halton County Farm Blitz
The Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau launched a campaign to cut farm fire losses. In Milton the nine brigades and residents formed a panel to promote barn, house, and outbuilding safety with farm forums and 4H clubs. A prize home fire inspection contest and school material study were proposed along with funding for spring clean-up materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mural Halton County
Milton
Halton
Trafalgar
Bert Croll
Croll
Ale
Clement
Don Cherrington
Oakville
Doug Wilson
Wilson
Water Problems and Council Actions Noted in Acton Meeting
The Acton council discussed water test samples, a proposed permanent water disposal site with initial estimates of 1800, and rental costs. Planning Board appointment and building permit authorizations were noted, plus an EMS Basie Rescue course interest. Town accounts totaling 4677.35 were approved amid discussion of municipal operations.
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Newton
Cornell
Planning Board
Hugh Lowe
D. Whitham
Hell ‘Telephone Co
Diab Exchange
Church and
Elgin
Goy
Carnell
Acton
Svartaas Industries
Pavinedt
General Accaunits Halton Registry
Symon Jhardwine
Jack Ridley
Nellis
Prove Motors
Thompson Motors
Acton Motors
J.B. Mackenzie
Acton Tle
J.D. Santate
Canady Lian
Assoc. of vAssess
Pitheya Howes
Ken Marchimead
Barnard Strip & Stencil
Shavis Stationery Store
McWilliams, Clag
Sketch Drawings for New Sunshine School Order Drawings
A committee from Millan Acton and Georgetown called for drawings of a new Sunshine School for Retarded Children. Representatives and architects discussed a proposed single room school with a principal’s office and therapy room, to be placed on a Hornby site.
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New Sunshine School
Sunshine
North Halreds
Meethyt da Milton
Millan
Acton
Georgetown
L. Me ‘Neth
R.bornhold
Spreen
Cheneering
Milton Re
Addison
Hornby
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Dave McFarlane
Ralph Hodgson
Mount Forest
Stuart McDonald
Wayne Hosking
Cueet
Kingston
Spears
Andra
Henry Couper
Leon
Fergus
Charlew
Dutles
Vernon Meadows
Kitchener
Mreo
Mr. Hugh
Graham
Rs. Dow Thins
Eden Crest
Araff
H. O'Rourke
Mary Mann
Lil McLennan
Fire Bureau
Ward
Ocean Steamship Tickets
Spring
Sanmmer
Saibigss
F. L. Wright
Wilbur Sin
Ontario
Harvey Laverty
Rockwood
R Rockwood
Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred. A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George’s Square
R.C.Q
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Scientille Canadlin Brass
Township of, Esqueshig
Royal City Ambulance
Shireview
John
Frank
Wier Sup
Petty Cash
Ontanie Mavens
de Reeves Oo
Nephone Meters
Rosco Metal Prodits
United Gas Limiteds
Lifery Supply Co
Hel ‘Telephone Co
Acton Lions Club
Othe
Skewes Green
Acton Creamery
Eiretra
Doer Hantiup
General Motors
Buick
Franklin Prouse Motors Limited
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General Meters
Bosc
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