Personal Notes From Acton Area Social Life and Visits
A notes items about a Tupperware demonstration in the chutes, Mrs Garnet Rose returning to Guelph after surgery, regional Y’s Men convention in Town, Toronto visitors, a Conservative candidate at a Chamber dinner, Miriam Engel’s hospital discharge, and various local social visits. Also mentions postal desertion, moves, and travel by residents including a Denmark visitor, Emilie Nielsen, arriving in Montreal then Acton during a late season snowstorm.
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Canada
Emilie, Nielen
Fredericka
Denmark
Montreal
Paul Nielsen
Nielen
Longfield Road
Neilsen
Acton
Cher
Smorgasbord Dinner Marks 48th Anniversary Celebration
Local couple Jack Hargrave and spouse marked their 48th welding anniversary with a family dinner at their Acton home. Attending were relatives and friends including neighbors and local figures from Acton, Chabwatte Attombag, and Dsington Arts. The event followed a long residency in Acton spanning over two decades and drew a host of well wishers.
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Jack Hargrave
Acthin St
Dave Inpatvance
CRO Family
Sansavor Pashored
Shaner
Phatsetan Teat
Harmitton
Acton
Samdes
Ane
Mi Taw
Mis
Dsington Arts
George Plagrave
David Sandia
Peter Ob Acton
Bo Cramp
Tenonga
T Crusap
Neways
Oakville
Permit Totals Reported for Nasalge Township Clerk Month
A report shows fifteen thousand dollars in permits issued by the township clerk for the month of April. Permits totaled eighteen thousand dollars in value. A separate note mentions a club event and a small sum of four dollars for San.
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San
Collision on Sideroad Delays Nearby Roads
Fragmentary report notes a collision on a sideroad near a hospital and a school. Witnesses mention vehicle damage and traffic delays on Rao Avenue and adjacent streets. Details on injuries or exact location remain unclear.
Hugh Patterson Tannery Buyer
Hugh Patterson named purchasing agent at Beardmore and Company replacing the late Mike Bennett. Formerly with General Steel Wares and Richard Thomas and Baldwin Ltd of Toronto, he and his wife Marion and children Sandra Fancy and x months plan to move by end of May. They bought Edgar S Force’s former home. He began work March 18. They enjoy tennis and badminton and he is a steward at Manet Road United Church, Toronto.
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Beardmore and Company
Hyp Patterson
General Steel Wares
Richard
Ee Thomas
Baldwir ‘Ltd
Toronto
Mike Benneu
Marion
Sandra
Fancy
Litedgar S. Force
Nass. W. I. Branch Elects Officers At Meeting
Nassagawesa Branch of the Flatton Women's Institute met at Mrs Earl Price's home. Mrs Mottat opened the meeting and Mrs A Frank presided. Officers installed include president Mrs W A Fraser and other posts. meeting closed with institute praise and a luncheon.
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Nassagawesa
Flatton Women's Institute
Earl Price
M. Mottat
A. Frank
Mas. Frank
ML Mothat
W. AL Eraser
Fl Eulwards
Se Retour
Hon
Bo Prive
Wnstitute Praes
Nott
Local Politics Report Shows Growing Voter Interest
The Week’s recap notes membership over 1500 and a rising Listas group led by secretary Miss Sally Davis of Oakville. Candidate Owen Mutha of Burlington announced readiness and his organization worked on a planned election effort toward a newer future.
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Halton Caainty Borberal Organiton
Sally Davis
Oakville
Owen Mutha
Burlington
Standing Ovation for Former Mayor Guy at Fete
The event featured Benson and guest speaker Mr Harris urging action on Ontario water issues. A philosopher-like elder stressed changes in philosophy and warned that conservation is hampered by limited authority and funds. He warned rivers as sewers, Lake Erie dying, and water demand rising toward 1975.
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Ontario
Credit Authority
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Left Town at Turn of Century Sam Ruszell Recalls Old Scenes
Sam Ruszell returned to Acton visiting with his cousin Miss Kaye Roszell as they tour in an Alaska camp trailer from Fernie Beach B C. They recall the turn of the century days, the old laundry in Acton, school punishments, and the Mason family.
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Sam Ruszell
Acton
Kaye Roszell
Fernle Beach
B.C
New Mexico
Hamilton
Niagara
Ottawa
Hill Kennes
Tom Moore
Miss McQueen
Miss House
Me Phail
Mason
Charlie
Hydro Supports May Campaign In Acton Meeting
Acton Hydro held a short meeting Thursday evening to back the May campaign. Officials said Hydro will supply local dealers with a $5.00 sales kit and contribute $3.00 toward the cost of a hair diver premium. The property committee was instructed to report on electrical equipment installed at focal schools used in teaching. Capital expenditures anticipated for 1963 total $28,450 with accounts rating approved for pavement.
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Acton
Ontario
Hivdig
Kelso Dam Insurance Covers Repairs and Seepage Report
The Kelso Dam is insured for 200000 and repairs will be arranged if construction issues arise, says Dr. C A Martin chair of the Sixteen Mile Creek Conservation Authority. The dam is dry after seepage reports as engineers seek the cause before work begins. The dam sits atop a large underground water body Milton plans to tap for municipal uses.
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Kelso Dam
Hs Construcon
C. A. Martin
Sixteen Mile Creek
Milton
Brookville Roads Budget Grows by Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred
Brookville council approved a law supplement adding 15,500 to the roads budget bringing the total to 59,500. The meeting also amended a dog tag by law requiring all dogs over three months to wear tags. Grave permit renewals issued for Helen Forbes Charlie Mitchell and Joseph Currie. A roast superintendent's claim of 7 497.28 was approved.
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Brookville
Ube
Halton County
Helen Forbes
Charlie Mitchell
Joseph Currie
Gratt McMillan
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