Banquet in Acton for Es Unit Federation Members
The annual banquet of the Es Unit Federation was held in Acton with about 50 members enjoying a turkey dinner at St. Alban's parish hall. Georgetown and Acton attendees, led by president Mrs. June Evans, heard the guest speaker Mrs. Li Go Skute discuss There’s Nothing New Under the Sun and received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gachera ‘Federation
Acton
St. Alban’s
Ladies’ Guild
Anglican Church
Georgetown
June Evans
Li Go Skute
Rotary Club hears Junior Farmers Night at Acton
J E Whitelock Halton agricultural representative since 1934 spoke to seven district Junior Farmers guests at Acton Rotary. He warned that Canada industrializes fastest per capita and farming now requires capital and know how. He cited rising farm values and mechanization, noting land shrinkage in Nelson and Nassagowawa, prices up to 300 dollars and farm capture up 70 percent. W Woodburn reported Easter Seal funds of 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. E. Whitelock
Mr. Whitelock
Halton
Art Padbury
Canada
Whitelock
Nelson
Nassagaweva
Toronto
W. Woodburn
Club
Try Etching Trays With New Method
A demonstration of the white etch method to decorate aluminum trays attracted about 39 women Saturday afternoon in the United church Sunday school room. A Toronto demonstrator directed attendees including night school students and residents from Georgetown and Silver Wool. Tea refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Toronto
Georgetown
New Chairs To Seat Town Government
The Acton town government gets a new look as leatherette chairs replace old sagging seats in the council chamber. The chairs cost 442 dollars and were purchased to replace the previously worn straight-back chairs used by district staff and officials.
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Acton
Diesel Locomotives Hit Acton Night Air
Two new Canadian National diesel locomotives with 175 pulling horsepower each were added to the regular Toronto Stratford Gederich runs. The engines produce penetrating horn and motor noise heard near midnight along 4 a.m. and again in daytime.
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Acton
Canadian National
Slushy Day Sparks Multiple Auto Mishaps on Provincial Roads
Slush on district roads caused two accidents east and south of here on Monday as Provincial Police investigated. At Silver Creek a vehicle skidded into a six foot ditch with $75 damage. On Guelph Line north of Acton a car hit slush and rolled onto its roof causing damage. no injuries reported. Earlier on Sunday a car on Seventh Line south of Ashgrove stalled its lights then veered into a ditch and rolled. damage about $100.
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Sprijon
Here
Silvercreek
George
Boces
Guelph
No. 7
Acton Sideroad
Hilton Batchelor
Rockwood
Gercek Newby
Georgetown
Ashgrove
Elders Elected at Knox Church
Knox Church elects Robert O Hara Russell Patterson and Calvin Aitken as elders. Ordination service planned for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Robert O'Hara
Russell Patterson
Calvin Aitken
Acton High School Spring Concert Impresses Four Hundred
A large audience of about 400 attended Acton High School’s first Spring Concert in the public school auditorium. The Glee Club opened with O Canada under E A Hansen and Miss Dollin McMillan, followed by Make Mine Milk and Bobbie Pulls Up Her Socks as two one act plays directed by M M Pastor and Jo Heron respectively. The event featured musical numbers, a melodrama, and lively interludes, with students receiving credited performances from Edna Jennings Frances Oakes Ernie Lawson and many others.
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Acton “High Scaedal
Weir
Glee Club
O Canada
E. A. Hansen
Jo Heron
Miss Joy Peal
Hero Saves
Fair Damsel
May Alfa
Janice Baker
Alf Alfa
David McVey
Petunia Alfa
Barbara Jensoe Theraine
Manly Muscles
Nett Heaton Therad
Squire Bucksqueezer
John Brown
Villaind
Bill Skilling
Bormald vOlga
Donna McMillan
Dalittle Fermoore
Bob Coxe
Sheaff
Bul Tngles
Dame Bucksqueezer
Jean Moffat
Lorraine Coxe
Keith Anderson
Bill Johnstone
Bruce Macpherson
Douglas Macpherson
Ted Hansen
Jack Heron
Old Village
Mr Sandman
Nancy Lambert
Ora Watson
Helen Landsborough
Frank Bean
Pas Caddick
Bob Allenby
Bill Cust
RR Parker
Bruce Shoemaker
Miss McMillan
Moonlight Bay
Wenrich McLean
My Hero
Straus-Koshetz
Acton Town Assessments Rise By 1955 Figures
Town clerk J McGeadhie presents 1955 assessment totals showing a rise of 485,958 over 1954 to 2,987,644. New annexed lands account for 420,912 of the gain with residential 1,531,645 and industrial 474,425 composing the majority. commercial 495,657 and farm 50,100 add smaller shares.
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Acton
J McGeadhle
Acton PUC Faces 1155 53 Bill From HEPC For 1954 Power
Acton Public Utilities Commission faced a $1,155.53 deficit as the HEPC seeks 1,155.53 for wholesale power purchases in 1954. The 13th bill adjusts the year total, with rebates expected but not realized. The board approved payment and discussed water heater rate charges and hydro repairs, plus new deposit scales and street light policy.
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Acton
Public Utilities Commission
H.E.P.C
Acton Pu.c
G. Currie
Commission
Hydro Department
J. M.geachie
Hydro
Area Residents Win Prizes in Irish Sweep
Area residents win consolation prizes in the Irish Sweepstakes. Two winners, Nelson Johnson of Acton and See McLaughlin of Limehouse, each receive $275 after $100 prizes, drawn from the world famous sweep.
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Nelson Johnson
R.R. 2
Acton
McLaughlin
Limehouse
Spring renews subdivision debate as council tackles Glenlea plan
The Milton area council opened fresh talks on Glenlea subdivision with Thomas and Thomas. Officials discussed service installation, street lighting, and cost with plans for underground feeders and hydro poles. A by law on road spending and cemetery matters also moved forward as assessments and annexation details continued.
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Thomas and
Thomas
Glennew
Boi
Department of Municipal Affairs
Cale
Glentoa
Glenlea
Ayo Ty
Brampton
Coupers
BUC
Rervier Icballstion
Theo Vers
Modern Teaching Methods Upheld at School Association Meeting
Inspector Ro Bornhold addressed the Home and School Association on modern teaching methods. He warned that old curriculums are outdated yet no two experts agree on the ideal curriculum. The meeting opened with The Lord's Prayer and featured a TV game segment led by Bob Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro Bornhold
Public School Home and School Association
Marndaey Maghe
Raytor
Nort
Itoowan
Lord's Prayer Theatre
Prade
Mr Bornhold
Department of Education
Bornhold
McKenzie
Hurst
Bob Parker
Lweutherland
No Damage in Fire Behind Acton Supermarket
A small blaze was found behind Ledger's LGA Acton supermarket late Monday. Firefighters responded after a taxi driver noticed smoke near the rear loading door. PC Don Cook used chemical spray to halt spread before the fire brigade arrived. Cause remains undetermined.
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Acton
Ledger’s Lg.a
Don Cook
Wail of Siren Struggles Against Wind in Test
On Tuesday night the Acton brigade tested a siren as high winds hindered the test. The siren was damaged when struck by a vehicle while the regular unit was under repair. Early Wednesday morning the una sounded but was weak.
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Milton
Carol McMaster
Ohio
Ce? 42
Acton Brigade
Hightoings
Sam Tennant
Set Up Happy Din at Award Banquet
Youthful hockey players about 100 strong gathered at the Y Gym for the Major Sports Association banquet. George Holger directed trophy presentations for the 1954-55 season with the Acton Creamery Trophy to Terry Winterhouse, the Motossi Memorial to Hob Jones, and the John Kentner Memorial to Stewart McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Sports Association
George Hol- Hoger
Acton Creamery
Bee Wee
Terry Winterhouse
Herb Cook
Hob Jones
Caseh. E. Marks
John Kentner
Stewart McDonald
Dte Bean
thad—Orne
Tidean
Quebec Woods
Halton Plans Polio Vaccination for 3000 Children
Halton County plans to vaccinate about 3000 first and second graders with the new polio vaccine across 10 municipalities during the Easter holiday. Dr Archie F Bull urges parents to arrange attendance at nearest clinics with district public health nurses informing time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Archie F Bull
Halton County
Pee Officer
Tennis Club Baking Sale Draw Raises Funds in Hinton
The Tennis Club held a baking sale and draw at Hinton's Department Store on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds approached eighty five dollars, earmarked for the club's general fund for the coming year. Cliff Bradley won the drawing and extensive baking treats were offered, marking the season's first project.
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Hinton
Cliff Bradley
Nevn
Tn Reat
Knox church auxiliary hosts Easter visit plan
Mrs A McIsaac auxiliary hostess met at main street home led by Clarence Coles. Mrs George Mussel and Miss Florerice Elliott gave a program on India education. Mrs Ingles presided. final plans were made for an Easter visit to Halton Centennial Manor. Lunch was served.
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Knox Church
A. McIsase
Main St
Clarence Coles
Con‘wener
George ‘Mussellé
Halton Centennial Manor
Eink
Ste Sty Ein Clair
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Acton High School Glee Club
Vocaliza
Phato ‘Tion
E. A. ‘Hansen
Rotary Club
Ee Evan Oe
H.S
Edna Jennings
Frances Oakes
Ernie Lawson
Elizabeth Jang
Joe Jang
Bob Armstrong
Mr. Pastor
Bob-Enon
P.U.C
Surance Company
McGeachie
YMCA
Y“ Board
Municipal
Hydro Electric Pensions and Insurance Committee
Rumiley Funeral Home
Limehouse Church Yard
Orang
Medvale
Weatcott H
Wie
J McGeathie
Anne
Damnali
Councelor Co
Lindsay
T Seynuck
M.O.H
A. Bull
Stan Hall
Registry Office
Warren Grove
Masoniana Maso*naid
E. Footitt
County Council Committee For the
Terry Waterhouse
Bob Jones
E. Marks
A. McIsaac
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