Bell Telephone Canada reports stellar 1956 gains and record in service
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada announces its 1956 year as the most active in its history with a net telephone increase of 343 408 bringing Ontario and Quebec total in service to 3 766 153. Local growth seeps into Acton with 21 percent new telephones and a total of 1 345. The year also shows payroll of 130 677 107 in wagers and salaries in Ontario and Quebec and 39 688 employees (24 056 women and 15 632 men) end of year. Construction outlays total 139 300 000 with a projection of 176 000 000 for 1987. Shareholders rise by over 15 000 to 140 738, with 137 753 residents of Canada. outside ownership is nine percent, including five percent held by American Telephone and Telegraph. Over 11 000 employees and pensioners are shareholders, owning nearly eight percent of total stock.
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Bell Telephone Company of Canada
Bell
Ontario
Quebec
C. S. Keith
Acton
Bellemoia
Canada
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
First Aid Course Opens In Town Hall With Attendance
The St. John Ambulance Brigade held its registration and initial lecture in the town hall on Tuesday. Present were department staff two firemen from the Ac ton Department and eight women with Jack Hunter of Guelph guiding the session. The evening mixed theory and practical work and Georgetown may see more classes led by Mr. Hunter. About 30 have enrolled. next meetings set for Tuesday March 7 at 7 30 pm in the town hall.
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St. John Ambulance Brigade
Town Hall
Partment
Acton
Jack Hunter
Guelph
Ontario Agricultural College
Charles Jefkins
St. John Ambulance
Hunter
Georgetown
First Class Honors For Eight Students
Eight students from Dorothy Richardson Scull studio at Trinity College of Music earned first class honors in the recent theory examinations. Suzanne Adams Heather Leyland Donna Landsborough Joanne Bang Janet Adams Grace Symons Bonnie Beer Gloria Jean Hall achieved top marks, with several attaining 100 percent in Grade 2 and Grade 4 assessments.
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Trinity College of Music
Dorothy Richardson Scull
R.alt
Suzanne Adams
Heather Leyland
Donna Landsborough
Joanne Bang
Janet Adams
Grace Symons
Bonnie Beer
Gloria Jean Hall
Sunday School Hosts Dinner for WMS and W A Members
Sunday school staff entertained ladies of the WMS and W A at United Church for dinner Monday evening in appreciation of their help. A hot meal was served to about 50 by the men teachers. Mrs Burns gave thanks for the W A and Miss Bennett of the WARE. Mrs Burns presented a cheque for 50 to the Sunday school. Mrs Mowat and Alt Long showed a moving picture following the program.
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W.A
W.M.S
WMS
W. A
United Church
H. Burns
Bennett
Burns
B. Mowat
Jamaica Woman's Association Meeting Highlights Frustration Issue
Speaker Mrs Culley discussed Jamaica's frustrations as Rev Culley shared slides from Claremont where they have ministered 23 years. A $10 donation was approved for Ry cram camp for girls and thanks extended to the hostess and speaker.
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Mra
Wiliam Ballentine
Woman's Association of the United Church
Mra Burna
M. Z. Biennett
Rycram
Mra Hallentine
Apesker
Culley
Mr Culley
Claremont
Orton
Mra Shoe
Anaker
Mrs Bob Brayshaw Talks Philippines and Religions
Miss Dori Allan introduced guest speaker Mrs Bob Brayshaw who discussed church life in the Philippines, religions, and the fight against communism at the Daughters of an affiliated group March meeting. The gathering at the church included scripture, prayers, a piano solo by Mrs Alan Holmes, a charity lunch, and closing prayer.
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Daughters
Oa Nnoa Young
Dern van Fleet
Lorne Masters
Don le Roche
Alan Holmes
Dori Allan
Mra
Bob Brayshaw
Philipines
Inez McLelin
Mra Brayshaw
Lebanon Native Upholds Nasser at Y’s Men’s Club
Agulian, an undergrad at McMin ter University Divinity School, spoke to the Adon Ys Men’s Club at the YMCA on The Near East Today. He argued Egypt’s unilateral canal actions and the Suez crisis forced Arab alignment with the West or Soviet bloc, urging readers to consider regional complexities and the impact on Egypt.
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Lebanon
McMinter University
Hamutton
Adon Ys Men's Club
YMCA
Egypt
Sudz Canal
Canada
United Adam
Nasser
Aguhan
Mr. Agullan
Nasaer
Suez
Cinderella Chesley Leads WOAA Junior Playoffs in Nine-Game Bid
Chesley with Acton and Wingham in a tight best of nine WOAA junior championship series. Chesley holds 4-3 lead after Wingham 6-3 win in a late game. Meaford Knights take 2-1 lead in Senior B series vs Milton 42-1 victory. Acton Juniors practice as playoffs push in soft ice conditions at Chesley arena.
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Acton
Chesley
Western Ontario
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Wingham
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Milton
Milton Crew
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Knights
Meaford
Pontiac Chiesa
Georgetown
Raidera
Preston
Raiders
Lucel
Chealey
Alarason
Chesley Tans
Wingham Crew
North Halton Golf Club Officers for 1957 Named
John W Dell of Georgetown was elected to a second term as president of North Halton Golf and Country Club. Directors met at the Georgetown clubhouse with William McNally as vice president and James Fo Fwaon as secretary treasurer. Committees list various officers and managers, including Graham Fannell house manager Ian Woods greens manager Jack Malcolm Ginates and Don Barber. Dee Dobie and Art Scott join the board. a volunteer work party will reorganize to create more lounge space in the eastern Verandah of the clubhouse.
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North Halton
Jim Linton
Dee Dobie
Milton
Art Scott
Directural
New Members Inducted Into Junior 1 Club At YMCA
The Junior 1 Club at the YMCA inducted seven new members on Monday March 4. Inductees include Fitly Salt Joan Courtney Mary Kanter Susi Dedele Ene Waller and Swidre Hudson. Induction team members Anne Wathing Edith Frangescutt e and Katherine Kirkaness welcomed the girls.
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iGirls
YMCA
Steren
Fitly
Joan Courtney
Mary Kanter
Susi Dedele
Ene Waller
Swidre Hudson
Anne Wathing
Edith Frangescute
Katherine” Kirkaness
Kirls
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