Erin Township Council Sets Appointments and Approvals
The regular council meeting on Tuesday March 1 at Hittaburgh approved powder inspectors and distributors under war measures. Appointed officers include McFee C Parkin son A Jackson and D Stewart. pound keepers and stock valuators listed. Tenders for warble powder and chairs were approved. expenses for delegates and rent for County Mrs J McKitrick authorized. Taxes to be collected and payments to Credit Valley Conservation and Mountain View subdivision approved. Requisitions deadline set for March 25. Ontario Education Association membership approved. General and road accounts paid. various correspondence addressed.
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Etrc
Eris Ir
Hittaburgh
McFee
C. Parkinson
A. Jackson
D. Stewart
Erg. C. Burt
Arthur Rowan
Keith Bailey
Pound Keep
R. McEnery
T. McDowell
W. Hamilton
W. Murray
K. Gra
J. McKitrick
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Mountain View
Ontario Education Association
Council approves zoning and highway plan changes for town growth
The council consents to a building not conforming with zoning, refers it to the Planning Board for recommendation, and discusses expanding service area. They accept Todd Committee recommendations, instruct drainage studies, and amend the connecting link to broaden Highway 7. An addressograph machine will be rented at 184.69 monthly with 90 percent credit toward purchase next year.
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Consianed
Planning Board
Lowe
Queen St
Queen
Reeve Greer
Council
Eden Mills Presbyterians Hold Meeting Plans Projects
The Eden Mills Presbyterian group reports a busy session with Women Missionary Society and Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Wino’s home. Plans for the World Day of Prayer are made. Members sing, read, and discuss study books as visitors arrive from Toronto and Cobden. Local hospital news notes a patient’s progress.
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Eden Mills
Rob Roy
Min Garmet
McDoupald
Mix Wallace Lasby
Audrey Croft
Toronto
Eleanor McAlpine
Ruth Ann Hubbard
Stevenson
J. Henry
Cobden W
J. Stevenson
Hamilton
Sadie Roberts
Edna Clark
Plan Hot Cross Bun Sale Group to Sponsor Euchre
The February meeting of the Scout and Guide Mothers Association met in the Scout Hall with 15 members. President Beryl Newdun led the meeting, welcoming new member Eileen Reynolds. Minutes were read, treasurer’s report approved, and plans for a euchre and penny sale were set, including hot dogs and hot chocolate after the skating party.
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Plan Hot Cross Bun Sale Group
Euchre
Ye Scout’ and Guide Mothers’ Association
Beryl Newdun
Eileen Reynolds
Girl Guides
Action Library Board Chooses New Chairman at Special Meeting
At a March 3 special meeting the Acton Library Board elected Peter Dunham chairman. Members include EL Fi Lee Rev H B Stokreel Mayor J H Gay ex officio. The board reviewed the 1959 financial report and library circulation trends showing a rise of 10,000 since 1955 while adult reader data fell and juvenile use rose. Circulation 35,768 with adult nonfiction 2,161. adult fiction 10,128. juvenile nonfiction 4,681. juvenile fiction 18,798.
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Acton
Peter Dunham
Jo Clawge
Gordon Adams
EL Fi Lee
H. B. Stokreel
J. H. Gay
Spec
R Jon
Tea Hosts Welcomes 25 Teachers at LO.D.E. March Meeting
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO.D.E. held its March meeting and officers tea at Mrs. W. J. Beatty's home. Regent Mrs. K. Knox presided as reports covered refugee year. About 25 teachers from local schools attended as guests, with Lakeside Chapter officers and band members present. Miss Betty Mae Fosbury and K. Bhigh sang, accompanied by G. Banks.
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Weanesaay
Duke of Devonshire
LO. D.E
W. J. Beatty
Church St
K. Knox
Y Force
Robert, Littl
M. Bennett
Utton High School
Lakeside
Betty Mae Fosbury
K. Bhigh
Fosbury
Mr. Black
G. Banks
M. Z. Bennett
B. Mowat
Geography Contest Highlights Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting
The monthly Ladies Aid meeting at the church parlor opened with a devotional and a reading from Matthew. Mrs. W. McLeod led the worship service and minutes were read by Mrs. F. Anderson due to Mrs. Somerville’s illness. A St Patrick’s party was canceled. A geography themed contest of Ontario counties was won by Mrs. J Dennis. Tea was served by Mrs. S Matthews, Mrs. Jang and Mrs. Lappin with thanks to them.
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Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
St. Patrick's
S. Matthews
Ontario
J. Dennis
Matthews
Jang
Lappin
Holidaying in West Indies Local Couple Leave by Plane
Mr and Mrs George Lindblad left by plane on Friday of last week for a two week holiday in the British West Indies. Also mentioned are visits by Toronto residents Mr and Mrs Walter Potts, and several local families visiting relatives or attending events with listed names this past Sunday and last week.
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West Indies
George
Lindblad
British West Indies
Walter Potts
Toronto
Lindblad Childre
Harry Hor
Ted Jestin
Patey
Nancy
Alfred Winters
Oustic
Kitch ‘Ener
Ernie Edwarts
Ennorville
Albert Ware
Dan Hindley
Roy Hindley
Knox Explorers News Meeting Recap
The Knox Explorers News weekly meeting was called by Bernard Fivater. Stephen Coles delivered scripture and Roman Preuler offered a prayer. Stephen Pules led the offering and the ultertury prayer pany ran. Secretary’s paral traurers repgits followed.
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Bernard Fivater
Stephen Coles
Roman Preuler
eOoud
Stephen Pules
Secretiry
Home and School Fair Highlights Booths and Shows
An annual Home and School Association fair returns to Robert Little school featuring booths selling home baked goods candy jewellery plants and children s books. Convener Mrs J Dowding notes planned activities include a WO prin ician fish pond Punch and Judy show and a school band performance.
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Robert Little School
J. Dowding
WO Prinician
Fish Pond
Acton
Surprise Party for Ted Hansen at Knox Church
A surprise party honoring Ted Hansen was held at Knox Church last Thursday after a service. Organist Ted Harism was noted for long service, with the post now nearing a new record. Attendees included Mrs Hansen Isabel Anderson the Rev A McKennaie and others. a special cake and door thermometer were presented.
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Knox
Ted Harism
George
Mussel
Mano
Fred Salt
Mrs. Hansen
M Isabel Anderson
Mes. A. McKenaie
EY Club to Attend Canadian Bandstand
EY Club plans to attend the Canadian Bandstand TV Show. Nine members attended the Regal Lab meeting for devotionals led by Susane Wilson. The Hi Y pledge roll was read as the group prepared for the Saturday afternoon program.
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Regal Lab
Kitchen
Susane Wilson
Lake side LODE installs new officers in 1960
Lakeside Chapter 1.C.D.E. held a potluck supper at the Legion auditorium with regent Mrs. R. Spielvogel presiding. Officers named for 1960 include Miss Jessie Coles first regent, Mrs. Wine Sproster second regent, plus numerous secretaries, treasurers, and committee chairs as listed for district service and community projects.
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Lakeside
C.D.E
Remeeting Tu Legion
R. Spielvogel
Fayette
Hone
Jessie Coles
Wine Sproster
Joli Mann
J. Dowding
standard + beaters
JL Jacque
G. Somerville
Idhts
J. Otterbein
E. Smith
Wa, Coon
E. Footitt
G. Mussette
Ho Hinton
J. Krapek
D. Manning
Ratepayers Can Buy Debenture for Brookville School
Nassigaweva township council voted to sell locally as much of the 160000 debentures for the new Brookville school as possible. Ratepayers will be asked next week to purchase portions at six and one half percent interest. A special meeting Friday approved sending letters inviting bids. Tenders are now called for the eight room school building with a playroom.
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Nassigaweva
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