Tender Accepted By PUC For New Half Ton Truck
At the Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting the Waterworks Department was authorized to buy a half ton pickup from Thompson Motors. Three bids were reviewed, with Ford deemed cheapest after tires considered. The board approved heater and undercoating before delivery. A new Waterworks staff candidate was chosen, Ken Timbers, at $2 000 annually starting April 2. Also approved were service charge clarifications for vacant Toronto apartments and purchases of foamite extinguishers plus one pyrene unit. The Hydro Department auditors reported a balance of $0.131.15 and exterior water tower painting was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Utilities Commission
Waterworks Department
Thompson Motors
Reeve E. Tyler
J. T. Ware
J. R. MacArthur
Garner Motors
G.M.C
MacSwain Motors
Fargo
Ford
Fyfe Somérville
Calariea
Ken Timbers
B.D. Rachlin
Toronto
Help.cl
Hickey Co
HEPC
Hydro Department
Trustees and Teachers of Erin Area Meet at Oxpringe School
The Erin Township School Area No. 1 board and area teachers met at Oxpringe School on March 21 to discuss the salary schedule. Minutes were adopted. Several accounts were approved for payment including February teachers and janitors salaries, income tax, and school supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Oxpringe
Lindsay and Phair
Jack Hood
Thomas Cook
F.C. Ol Uff
Bert Berry
W W Keeler
D LL Mundell and Son
Erin Advocate
Y's Men Elect Garnet A McKenzie Leader For 1951 52
The Y's Men's Club of Acton held a full meeting with Miss Esther Taylor as guest speaker detailing Scout movement growth and citizenship training. Robins and Wilf Roberts urged representation at district events while officers for 1951 52 were approved led by Garnet A McKenzie as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y's Men's Club
Esther Taylor
Scout Movement
England
Acton
O. E. Robbins
Missee
Wilf, Roberts
Kitchener- Waterloo
Hee Acton Club
Owens Sound
Cleveland
Garnet A. McKenzie
Harry “Archie
Orm Hunt
Formand Lawrence
Bill Denny
Forman Lawrence
Elmer Smith
Bradt Inn
Two Nonogeniarians Celebrate 63rd and 64th Birthdays
March brings another year to two Acton residents Dun can Morrison and William Mainprize. Morrison’s birthday was in March and he is 63. Mainprize, aged 64, will celebrate next Saturday after recently being released from hospital in Guelph and enjoying an outside walk last Tuesday as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan D. Morrison
R. R
William Mainprize
Acton
Morrison
Mainprize
Séth
Guelph
No Steel For Acton Pool Construction Plans
The Acton swimming pool project faces a steel embargo after a Ottawa inquiry. The committee says no steel can be allotted for recreational use now, though funds exist to start later stages and cement orders may be placed. Construction will wait for steel delivery. equipment and dressing rooms would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Steel Contoller
Ottawa
Four Suffer Cuts Damage is $1400 in Collision
Two Acton district men were injured in a head on collision 18 miles north of Guelph on County Road. Jesse McEnery of RR 2 Acton had a fractured knee cap and facial cuts. Mel Ady of RR 2 suffered facial cuts and a finger injury. Drs Joan Vale and Dayton Forman also sustained minor injuries. Strong winds and drifting snow reduced visibility. McEnery returned home from hospital on Monday.
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Acton District
Guelph
County Road
Brisbane
Jesse Mc ¥Nery
Acton
Guelph General Hospital
Mel Ady
RR. 2
Joan Vale
Toronto
Dayton Forman
Hamilton
McEnery
Post Office Rate Increases Take Effect In April
Postmaster Terry forwards an announcement of postal rate increases to become effective in Canada on April 2. Greeting cards formerly 1 cent will require 2 cents, and parcel post rates rise along with registration fees up to 25 dollars from 100 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Canada
Thieves Break Into Thompson Motors Garage
Thieves forced entry to Thompson Motors on Mill Street late Friday night or early Saturday morning. A small amount of money from the till was taken, other cash untouched, and heavier tools left. Bill Thompson discovered the break in at about 7 45 Saturday morning. Corporal Ray Mason is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Motors
Mill St
Bill Thompson
Corporal Ray Mason
Easter Services Across Acton Churches Highlight Renewed Significance
Easter observances filled Acton churches with sunrise and morning services. From United Church and Inter-denominational Young People to St. Joseph’s and Baptist Church, clergy including Rev. Armstrong and Fr. Corrigan S.J. led prayers, hymns, and Holy Communion. The Holy Saturday rites and Easter music featured organists, choirs, and special performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Church
Foam
Ernest West
Dorothy Warner
Shirley Thampeon
Acton United Church
George Elliott
Erian Church
E. A. Hansen
Armstrong
Stayner
St. Joseph's Church
Corrigan S.J
Toronto
Father Morgan
Father Corrigan
Baptist Church
Stanley Wondcork
Charles Landsborough
B.Y.P.U
Oakville Baptist Church
Ken
Friendly Circle hosts Miss Harris for village meeting
Miss Jean Harris of Bower Ave hosted the Friendly Circle monthly meeting. Mrs Rognvaldson led the business session and devotional time with Hymn 87 and prayer. Audrey Anderson, former Public Health Nurse now with Halton Children's Aid Society, spoke on the society's aims. An Irish contest crowned Mrs Gardiner’s team with Mrs Kentner thanking hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean ‘Harris
Bower Ave
Co Rog
Nvaldson
A. Duby
Duby
Mark
M. Taylor
G. McKeown
Jesus
B. Smith
Misa Audrey Anderson
Halton Children’s Aid Society
FE Roing
G—Mckenzie
A. Gardiner
Fred Kentner
Harris
Jean
Spring Wedding in Rockwood Church Amidst Lilies
In Rockwood Presbyterian Church on March 24, Rev. Fred Williamson united Effie Campbell and Elwood Fosket in marriage. The bride wore Old English rose lace, carried carnations and daffodils, with sister Martin Bauer as matron of honor and Martin Bauer as best man. A reception followed at the Bauers’ Rockwood home. the couple will reside in Goodwood. Guests came from Mitchell, Fonthill, Goodwood and Rockwood. Sixteen tablespoons of any fluid make one cup.
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Fred Williamson
Effie Campbell
Peter Campbell
Mitchell
Elwood Foskett
Martin Bauer
Honos
Martin Bauer Jr
Rockwood
Goodwood
Mitchell, Fonthill
Nassagaweya Soldier Wounded Returns Home for Easter
Pte. Keith Robertson of Nassagaweya arrives in Campbellville after healing in Tokyo and Vancouver with the Princess Patricia’s from Korea. He is at Sunnybrook Hospital Toronto recovering vision in one eye, after shrapnel wounds to shoulder and eye on Feb 24. His homecoming follows an Easter weekend surprise reunion with family.
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Tokyo
Malton
John Keith Robertson
Campbellville
Ontario
Korea
John Robertson
Toronto
John Innes
Barbara Ann Scott
Clare Pembleton
Guelph
Paul
Toronto Star
Keith Robertson
R.R
Vancouver
Pte
Robertson
Japan
Keith
Claré~Pembleton
Sunnybrook Hospital
U.S. Bass Hospital
Nassagawega
Mitton High School
International Nickel Co
Sudbury
Princess Patricia
Town Master Plan Urged Immediately
At the Acton Planning Board meeting on March 21 the chair urged immediate work on a town master plan. The plan would guide future development including road paving, sidewalk repairs and new sidewalks, with residential and industrial planning noted for inclusion. Regular reports and close contact with EP Bowman Surveyor were agreed to, and a grant request of 80000 to County Council was discussed for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Planning Board
Pheron
TheHoard
Planning Board
EP. Bowman
Hydro
Community Planning Association of Canada
County Council
National Research Council
Toronto
Choctaw Code Used by Troops in World War I
During World War I the Choctaw language served as an army code spoken among the tribe. It resembled an ancient bagpipe and proved challenging for Europeans unfamiliar with Native tongues.
Family Affair Delays Young Lovers Marriage Plan
In a twilight moment the young man asks if the families consent to marriage. She answers not yet, noting her father has not spoken and her mother waits to oppose him, signaling parental tension in the couple’s union.
Easter Services Highlight Quiet Acton Streets
Chilly wind and light snow kept Easter Sunday in Acton subdued with streets nearly empty in mid afternoon. Sunrise services took place at United Church, five churches held special services, and morning music echoed from the Presbyterian organ for observances across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essier
Acton
United Church
Presbyterian Church
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PUC
Erin Area
Y's Men
Garnet McKenzie
All Acton
Rockwood Church
Hyacinth
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