Deputy Minister Denies Final Halton Route for 401 Highway
J D Millar deputy minister of highways says the Halton Peel section route for the 401 super highway is not decided and asks not to reveal a definite line. He notes four or five possible lines exist near Acton Milton Preston Kitchener Brampton and Guelph with construction already underway on parts of the corridor.
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J.D. Millar
Toronto Evening
Acton
Milton
Mr. Millar
Halton
Feeland
Millar
Ontario
Preston
Kitchener
Hespeler
Guelph
Brampton
Jos
Peel
Christians Behind Iron Curtain Topic Meeting Notes
The Baptist Mission Circle met at Mrs. Harry Dye's home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Landsborough, the president, led the business and devotion focusing on Christians behind the Iron Curtain and the power of prayer to aid them.
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Baptist Mission Circle
Harry Dye
C Landsborough
Lome Garner
Landsborough
Fifth Anniversary of the Acton Rotary Club
At Acton Rotary Club’s fifth anniversary President Johnny Gay noted donations rose from 200 to 1400 in five years to aid crippled children and Easter Seals. Treasurer Walt Woodburn reported 408 contributed. double that is the club’s aim. Former Rotarians attended as birthday cake was served. Bob Redfern of the YMCA provided songs and imitations with Crawford Douglas on piano.
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Acton Rotary Club
Johnny Gay
Walt Woodburn
Acton Club
Bob Redfern
YMCA
Crawford Douglas
Injured at School By Falling Branch
Harvey Burt son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Burt returned home from hospital after a fall at school when a limb broke and struck him on the head raising fears of concussion. Weuchre club hosted Tuesday with 21 tables. high scorers were Mrs Wilfree Burt Muriel Hills and others. A Toronto University student spoke on Sunday about work on a mismor field in Saskatchewan for two summers. Rev and Mrs Brearly visited the Gibb household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Burt
Lloyd Burt
Schol
Wilfree Burt
Muriel Hills
Orvil Brown
Geo Somerville
Toronto Univ
Mismor
Saskatchewan
Rev
Dublin Institute Praised on Quilt
The Dublin Women's Institute held a well attended meeting at the home of Mrs Douglas McPherson. Letters of congratulation were read from neighboring institutes for winning the quilt award at the International Crafts and Hobby Show. Plans were made for the District Annual and another cadre.
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Dublin Women’s Institute
Douglas McPherson
Esquasing Township
Institute Ofte
Mary Stewart
L. Ferguson
Wm. McPhedran
C. McIntyre
D. HePherson
B. Rennick
Dozen Roses Given Mrs Fred Anderson
A radio program honors Mrs Fred Anderson of Acton with a dozen red roses from Rose Brand. The bouquet arrived with a card praising her neighborly deeds including church work the baby clinic and the Women’s Institute.
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Fred Anderson
Acton
Ross
Rose Brand
Rose Brand Products
Guelph
Anderson
Baby Clinic
Womens Institut
Town Seeks Approval To Annex 400 Acres
North Dalton High School Board selected materials for a new build after a speed meeting. Architects Larnedt and Helder presented costs and options for Acton Milton Georgetown. Tender bids expected within six weeks for a $350 000 program across three schools.
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North Dalton
Tertaza
Htneaston
Mrs Fred Coles Wins Mixmaster at Acton School Event
More than 400 attendees watched Mrs Thomas demonstrate cooking techniques at the Canada Packers food school in Acton public school auditorium sponsored by the Home and School Association. Prizes included a mix master won by Mrs Paul, plus grocery bags and kitchenware for numerous attendees.
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Canada Packers Food School
Acton Home and School Association
Wilfred Coles
Joan ‘Thomas
Thomas
Mr. Parker
S Paul
M Z Bennett
P Kenney
E Hufnage
Bertha Kentner
Harold Eliott
G McFadden
R F Bean
M Bauer
Mary Zajac
Harry Dennis
Joanne Julian
Robert Wallace
William McLeod
A McKeown
Frank Heller
S. Sinclair
Pat Duval
A Fryer
L Lovell
Holloway
S. Tennant
A Arnold
G Holmes
F J. Salt
John Chapman
J Cole
Leonard McDougall
Guelph
Parker
Dog Wins Two Thirds At Sportmen's Show
The dow shows at the Sportmen's Show last week where Junkha Upkeeper won two ibid prizes in Ye Kingtinh Mulloy clink Daring the dant two days of the yhoaw Unene was a alal of 732 dag in the show A total of 1 ball dagn crmpetedt inv that clase he no prizes were won on Wede Hesdig and Friday of lint week.
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Larne
Junkha
Former Actonian Dies in London
Halphi Swarkhamer burt in Acton and long resident of Guelph died Friday at Westminster Hospital aged 72. He served in the 64th battalion in World War I and was active in Masonic circles. Surviving: wife Edith Demmonk and five sons Lloyd Ralph Murray Bruce Allan. sister and brothers. A Masonic service preceded funeral at Tovell's Funeral Home and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Guelph. many friends offered sympathy.
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Halphi Swarkhamer
Burt
St -Yeays
Hirany Swackhamer
Mary Chisholm
Actonachoads
Guelph
Mixonie
Guelph ‘Lodge
Edith Demmonk
Aony
Lloyd
Ralpher
Murray
Bruce
Allan
Unwin
Rochen
Brant
Town
Joseph
Taranto
Y Ladies Auxiliary Euchre Night At YMCA Draws Eleven Tables
The Y Ladies Auxiliary hosted a euchre evening at the YMCA on March 19. Eleven tables competed with prizes awarded to ladies and gentlemen: Mrs J Hurst first, Mrs Holloway second, Mr L Cripps consolation. Mr F Lambert first, Mrs Paul second, Jim Jesseman consolation. J Creasey won the door prize and birthday prize.
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Y Ladies’ Auxiliary
YMCA
J Hurst
Holloway
L. Cripps
F. Lambert
Paul
Jim Jesseman
J. Creasey
Chatham Man Elected Ontario Baseball Association President
A. F E. Stirling of Chatham was elected OBA president for 1953 at the annual meeting. W. F Nickel of Stratford retired and declined re election. G. Riddell of Milton became first vice president Tim Turow of Preston second vice president and James Millman of London third vice president. The executive includes FP Bradley Hammonton J Leask Fort Erie H Mel Mullen Milton and A Walker Oshawa.
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A. F E. Stirling
Chatham
Ontario Baseball Association
W. F Nickel
Stratford
G. Riddell
Milton
Tim Turow
Preston
James Millman
London
Ont
FP Bradley
Town seeks annexation hearing on by law expansion plan
A municipal board hearing is sought to approve a by law annexing Beardmore and Wool Combing lands and adjacent properties into the town. The Industrial Committee reports nine of twelve affected owners signed annexation agreements. Special council meeting planned to pass the by law and notify property owners ahead of the board hearing.
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Industrial Committee
Acton
Esquesing
Ontario Municipal Board
Beardmore CO
Wool Combing Corporation
Industrial Committee of
Beardmore and Co
Couel
Hitter
Commerce
Tyler
Deanne Ie
Meal Combing Corp
CMD
Ltwon
Wool Combing Corp
Apri
Trema
Fonachog
F Seywark
Stewart Wan
Maria St
E. Tyler
J. Greer
J. Stewart
F. G Oakes
Municipal Board
Map Outlines Proposed Town Boundary Extensions
A map on page S outlines the proposed extension of town boundaries. A dotted line marks the present boundary while four solid lines indicate the proposed north and south extension.
Building plans for new schools progress reported to board
North Halton High School District board discussed sketch plans viewed by the Department of Education with tentative approval. A Wednesday Stewarttown meeting will show materials and choose actions. land purchase near Acton and a library classroom addition were authorized. Smoking bans, budget items, bus schedules, and inspectors reports were noted with several staff changes and a grant to the Halton County Music Festival.
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North Halton High School
Acton
Eening Barnett and
Reider
Department of Education
Stewarttown Hall
Georgetown
Milton
D Parkinson
Marcellus
Ruisin
Lambert
Halton County
Acton Public
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Halton Line
Dall
Dublin Institute
Fred Coles
Actonian
C. G. Riddell Oba
Nassagaweya Township
Wm. van Sickle
Campbellville
Wellesley Hospital
Toronto
Dar- Win Cripps
Alnvannce
Rabbens
Phycal Traiing
Transportant Committee
Tom Brankiewicz
Mack
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