County Council Asked for Gas Pipeline Rights
Union Gas Company seeks permission and a by law to lay a 24 inch natural gas pipeline under county roads from Toronto area toward Lambton and Oakville with supply to central Ontario. Council will have the county engineer and solicitor review before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julion County
Messrs. O'Connor
James LeRoy
Council
O'Connor
Toronto
Lambton County
Highway 5
Oakville
Kitchener
Guelph
Galt
London
Ontario
Arnott Construction Co
Arthur
Harry Wade
Halton
Films Show Europe Scenes At Acton Home Meeting
Moving pictures taken last spring by Mr and Mrs David D Gray of Rockwood were shown to over 100 at Acton Home and School association. The program included shots from an airplane window at Malton Airport and a ship docking back to Carmia with footage of Dutch tulips and Buckingham Palace guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
David D. Gray
Rockwood
Acton Home and School Association
Lorn School
Les Duby
Gray
Malton
Carmia
Cyril Titt
Holten
Canadian War Cemetery
Amsterdam
Wharton
Guelph
Ayntree Race Course
Inshh
Mr. Gray
Buckingham Palace
Canada
Mr. Knox
W. Wolfe
S. Eisen
Dens - Breida
Bob Redfern Hosts Platoon Party at Milton Armouries
Bob Redfern formerly secretary of the Acton Y.M.C.A. acted as master of ceremonies for a Milton Acton platoon program at Milton Armouries. More than 40 recruits and guests attended on Thursday evening March 11 with Lt Col J Barber Major P Barber and Stanley Hall among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Redfern
Acton Y.mlc.a
Milton
Reorganization and Post Office Upgrade in Acton
In Acton the post office moves to a grade nine staff office with expanded duties and delivery plans. Postmaster Frank Terry gains broader jurisdiction while staff receive new forms, training, and benefits as district officials note decentralization trends and potential future house to house delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Staff Post Office
M. P. Anderson
District Post
Toronto
Post Office
Frank Terry
Anderson
Terry
Civil Service
Flasher light plan at Mill and Main discussed by council
Monday night council reviewed prices for a 235 cycle flasher at the Mill Main corner, noting a 25 cycle unit might be borrowed from HEPC after inquiry. The meeting also covered Georgetown’s $10,000 drawing account deposit, Crescent Street parking issues, and repairs for the Mil Street crossing with CNR liability clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill
Main
Hydro
D. Mason
HEPC
Acton
J McGeachie
Georgetown
North Halton
Alce Street
C Lindsay
Crescent St
E Tyler
Weal
Radber
Crescent Streets
Sette
CNR
Mil Street
Counci
McGradie
Coure Ty
Bronte LOL Host Draws Halton Lodges in County Meet
Bronte Orange Lodge welcomed visitors from four Halton lodges including Acton led by County Master Wor Bro Jack Fox and Milton led by District Master Wor Bro Ernie Wilson. Hornby and Georgetown delegates spoke on Protestant support with W Bro James McLennan of Hornby urging church and charitable aid. Plans for a membership drive and a Ladies Lodge in Oakville were announced by W Bro Leonard Master of Oakville LOL 32M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Bro Leonard
Oakville
Anniversary Observed At Woodside School
About 30 friends and neighbors gathered at Woodside school on a Thursday to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert Kerr. Fran Freeman called the group to order and read a fitting address while Mrs S Mactheac presented a gift. the couple showed appreciation as a friendly card game followed the speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside School
Robert Kerr
Fran Freeman Cass
Kerr
Firemen Challenge Council On Brigade Budget Handling
Fire chief S Tennant led a delegation to the council meeting to dispute how the fire department budget estimates were prepared. He argued for greater consultation and recognition as a municipal department, and pressed issues on equipment, running expenses, the fire hall fund, and the per capita grant. The debate highlighted communication gaps between the brigade and council amid a tight annexation agenda and a busy committee schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Tennant
Tennant
Council
E. Footitt
J. McGeachie
E Tyler
Tyler
J. Hargrave
Hydro Department
Fire Brigade
M. Holmes
Demgree
Jeeve R. Thompson
J. Stewart
Lindsay
Foottt
County Principals Inspectors Meet in Halton
Halton County Principals' Association and two inspectors held a second meeting in Acton public school to finish topics on teacher training. G. W. McKenzie urged extended in service study as the program covered questions, classroom discipline, teaching aids and assessment. A Strathcoat session will finish remaining topics with final grade eight exams to be held countywide in spring.
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Halton County Principals’ Association
Acton
L. L. Skuce
R. Bornhold
G. W. McKenzie
Strathcoat School
Halton County
Semi Final Ends for Baxter Bowlers
Baxter bowling league moved to the finals after the March 10 semi finals. The office team fell 11 pins short of a comeback from a 55 pin deficit while the Receiving sixette extended its lead to 231 pins. Season winners advance for the inter-department trophy as averages suggest fast furious finals plus Bonnie Dowling Lil Bradshaw Sat Snyder and Bill Benson set high marks in ladies and men events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Dowling
Lil Bradshaw
Sat Snyider
Bill Benson
Hornby Lodge Meeting Exemplifies Royal Scarlet Degree
Hornby District Royal Scarlet Chapter held a large turnout at the Orange Hall in Hornby with members from Acton Georgetown Stewarttown Hornby Campbellville Bronte and Oakville. The degree was exemplified on two new companions Harry Hurley of LOL 3234 Oakville and Roy Smith of LOL 6a Stewarttown. The evening closed with a cheese crackers and pop meal and the next meeting is planned for Hornby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby
Royal Scarlet
Orange Hall
Acton
Georgetown
Stewarttown
Campbellville
Bronte
Oakville
Harry Hurley
Roy Smith
Man Held Over Cashing Stolen Post Office Money Orders
George Stewart Beacom, with no fixed address, was arrested this week on multiple charges related to cashing stolen post office money orders. A $65.50 money order was reported passed at an Acton store. Police say he has a prior record and recently finished a detention sentence in February. He is also believed to have passed three stolen money orders in Guelph.
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R Once i .Urome Mss
George Stewart Beacom
Acton
Guelph
Variety Night Showcases Local Junior Farmers Acts
A crowd of nearly 200 attended the P S Auditorium for a Brookville and Acton Junior Farmers Variety Night. The program featured vocal and instrumental numbers, two one act plays, a skit titled A Fatal Quest, a solo sermon by Parson Brown, The Window, and Special Guest a drama about a slain son’s ghost prompting its mother’s conscience. Actors included Ralph McKeown Betty Anderson Margaret Early Bill Somerville Anne MecLaughlin Marjory Fountain D Anderson B Anderson QC Baker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Rinkiers
Ralph McKeown
Betty Anderson
Margaret Early
Mrs. Early
Bill Somerville
Anne MecLaughlin
Marjory Fountain
D. Anderson
B. Anderson
Baker
Acton
Bill Thompson
Dorris Thompson
Marjory MacDonald
Leslie Wardlock
Jack Johnston
Parson Brown
Brooksville
The
BL Anderson
K. Stanley
W. Price
M. Early
Mrs. R. McKeown
Don Matthews
Mac Sprowl
Anne McLaughlin
Mitchell Neil
Underwater Echoes Highlight Bible Society Event
Acton marked the 50th anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society with a joint Levening service at Acton United Church and an inter congregational fireside. A Moody science film on the underwater microphone traced sea sound history and urged proper listening of spiritual calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Society
Acton
Ohm
The
Bible Society
M. Mo Coles
Acton Bible Society
Coles
Frank Keys
Erbte Society
Foremen Tour and Dinner For Baxter Laborat ories Group
A group of 18 foremen and executives from the Baxter Laboratories of Canada enjoyed a dinner at the Walper House in Kitchener on Monday evening. They then toured the RF Goodrich plant in Acton as part of the evening's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Baxter Laboratores of Canadas
Acton
Walper
Kitchener
RF Goodrich
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