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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 24, 1955

Page

2

Court of Revision Alters Tax Decisions

The court of revision met on Monday March 7 to review taxes. Several refunds were granted to Johan Randall William Hunter Harald Micheles ape H Leslie Clifford and others for various reasons including fires and misapplied charges. Written offs included Peter Gaeton William McLelland Richard Baum Lindner and Gurd Glether Industries Mu Kohen with reasons linked to fires or errors. Mang wrong ascess iied chair Bird 6 chairman with ell.

Requesing Council Johan Randall Wiliam Hunter Harald Michelese Ape H. Leslie Clifford Peter Gaeton William. McLelland Richard Baum Lihdner Gurd Glether Industries Mu Kohen Bird 6 Ell Counail Bi

Auction sale at farm site lists tools and equipment

Auctioneer Gibson announces a farm sale with many items including wagon, tables, glass, ranges, vacuums, sewing machines, chairs, beds, and various farm implements. Terms prohibit bidding by certain buyers and require cash or check on delivery.

Ds Farm Heghwar Acton Sawaihy Wien Catemar Miresabatar Sebel Deiseaas Nathroom Westernphoss Stromberg cabinyaDa

Estate auction advertises cattle hay tractors and equipment

Public auction at Lot 2 south of Hornby features Holstein cows calves heifers and bred stock, plus Hereford and Durham cattle. Hog and poultry items include sows and hens. Machinery list covers JD and Ford tractors, threshing gear, plows harrows and wagons with extensive farm implements and fencing materials. Sale begins 1.30 PM with breeding dates to be provided.

Ts Sei Mes Hornby Tze Loe Apri Durham York Ford Tractor Robert Bell Ferg J.D Cockshutt McCormick Dane Kay M.R_hay

Variety Village: Ontario Plan Helps Disabled Youth Earn Trades

Ontario youths with disabilities gain self reliance through Variety Village built by cooperation of professionals and Variety Club funds. Sixty five graduates learn trades like watchmaking, earning about $2000 yearly, supported by ongoing treatment programs and an Easter sale. Campaign seeks $550000 by April 10.

Variety Club Greater Toronto Ontario Society For Crippled Children Gamma Sigma Fraternity Mimico High School Ontario Variety Village Happeer Ontario Society For Tchildren Variety Club Service Club Variety Egster

St Patrick Euchre Night At Stewarttown Hall

The Esquesing Federation of Agriculture held a St Patrick euchre event at Stewarttown hall last Friday night. Winners included ladies first Nora Kranstz second Mrs William R Norton and men first H Allen second Mrs F R Fendley. Lunch was served.

Esquesing Federation of Agriculture Stewarttown Hall Nora Kranstz William R. Norton H. Allen F. R. Fendley

Halton CCF Elects Officers at Georgetown Meeting

The Halton CCF Association held its annual meeting on March 12 at Oddfellow's Hall Georgetown. Elected officials include president Mrs Joan McIntosh vice president Fred Johnson secretary Graham Porter treasurer Mrs F Price and executive members Jack Timloch Ron Trice Lowell Green Eric Clark with Harvey Capland and Eamon Park as speakers outlining rising party activity and plans for full employment and social programs. Stan Allen led a Dutch auction and urged more party support for the upcoming campaign.

Halton C.C.F. Association Oddfellow’s Georgetown Joan McIntosh Burlington Fred Johnson Graham Porter F. Price Jack Timloch Ron Trice Lowell Green Eric Clark Harvey Capland Eamon Park Ontario C.C.F C.C.F Frost Stan Allen Halton C. C.F

St Patrick Day Music Highlighted by Knox Men

The Men of Knox entertained Presbyterian church members at their first ladies night with Irish songs amid bad weather a good crowd attended. Rev Doudis Gordon spoke on What Is Man. Canadian Legion quartet and musicians Musselle McHugh Peal Mattocks Spielvogel Smith Hansen Buck performed Irish airs and a Scottish touch with bagpipes.

Knox Presbyterian Church St. Patrick's Day Elmer Smith A. Hansen Scotland Bob Buck

Harris Pioneer Followed Blazed Trail To Rockwood

A meeting of the Harris Institute heard Mrs J Pearen recount the blaze from Burlington to Rockwood, noting the first house on Plummer Place and the Harris Woollen Mills. Speaker Mrs J L Allam discussed Rockwood history including Quaker cemetery, Rockwood Academy, and notable visitors like J J Hill and Sir Adam Beck.

Harris Rockwood Speaker Tells Institute Menearch Greenock Mra J. Pearen Pearen A Aitkens Trownmorla Alving E. Patterson Tab Cof Ontario Homaley C. Aitkens Red Cross Wm. Ballentine Hemsley Burlington Guelph Road Plummer Place Harris Woollen Mills Rockwood Academy J. .J. Hill Adam Beck Hydro Hardy

Edmonton City Commissioners Recommend 1955 Capital Plan

Edmonton city commissioners propose a 1955 capital budget totaling 22.841 million dollars, up 4.209 million from 1954. The largest allocation is 4 million dollars for a new sewage plant.

Edmonton

Guides and Brownies Hold Parents Night at Scout Hall

On March 2 the Guides and Brownies held their annual Parents Night. Mrs. Woods the Guide Commissioner spoke on organizing and starting Girls Guides. Brownies opened with Carol Candler and Mary Beth Elliot as the Toadstool Fairies.

Guides Brownies Mrs. Woods Carol Candler Mary Beth Elliot Rhetta McEachern Brenda Cripps Shirley Barrett Guides and Brownies Trothers

Fire Jurisdiction Discussed At Mutual Aid Meeting

Halton county fire departments met in Nelson township to review fire jurisdiction and mutual aid rules. Mr Stretton of the Steel Company of Canada spoke on industrial fire protection, with officials including Capt. Clare Deans and Chief W R Mis participating.

Halton County Nelson Township Stretton The Steel Company of Canada Clare Deans Beach Fire Department W. R. Mis Edgar George Trafalgar Nelson Bronte Mills

St Patrick Theme Supper at St David’s Church

The annual St Patrick supper hosted by Ladies Aldwan at St David’s Church featured a lively program with washboard, tin pans and costumes, a few Irish numbers, humorous readings, and an accordion solo. Attendees applauded a short, informal event highlighting Easter plans and community activity.

St. David's Church Aryver Y Humoraya Mansion James Wallace Sima Maryann Lois Greenlees Chartes— Mitchell Blair Evening Andrews Tms G. Baulch India L. Mitchell J. A. Munro M.C. D.D Roger Mahon Webb Hambly Austin Cramp Dewhurst Wm. Mahon

Dance Draw Proceeds For Hall Renovation

A community dance and draw night at Brae ville hall raised funds for the township hall renovation. Winners included Minthanter, Shirley Qekaan, Jean Beitray, McGuire, Clifford Norriah, and many others from Guelph, Milton, Campbellville, Acton, and nearby towns receiving lamps, bowls, baking dishes, and containers as prizes.

Naseagaweya Mareh Tt Braeville Hall Minthanter Hhirley Qekaan Guelph Frederichaon Gualph Real Dinea Jean Beitray IWR Lon Hwiniae Ehlele Atarte Destine R. Beaumont Georgetown Elwin Service Acton Monty Cowan Quebec J. van Fleet Jack Inglis Camp

Arith Expert Craftsmanship Promises Building Savings

The message urges following through on building plans to bank savings achieved by precise arithmetic. It emphasizes expert craftmanship as the key to cost efficiency and successful project completion.

Arith

QUALIFY FOR LEADERSHIP WITH CANADA'S OFFICERS TRAINING

Canada’s Regular Army seeks youth for an Officers Training Programme open to candidates over 18 and under 27 with grade 12 education who can meet strict physical standards. The 44 week course leads to a Queen's Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant with officer pay and benefits. Contact your local Recruiting Office or Ortona Barracks Oakville Ontario for details.

Q Mooning Ortona * Barracks Oakville Ontario

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Court of Revision Patri Stewart Icuw Elect P.T Gibson Asctioneer Federation CCF St. Patrick’s Day Mason Blvd Ledger Iga Hall United Church Council of Churches Evanston Stuart Coles Oshawa BRASS Quartette W. H Denny State Farm Denny Brock Se Optometrist Douglas St Cnr Seasanon oePr Canada
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