Acton Council Holds May Meeting and Fundraising Plans
Acton Council convened with Councillors Hotchen Nicol McLeod and Deputy Tyler presiding. They approved accounts and discussed dog tax refunds, purchasing Acton items, a frost casing for the waterworks standpipe, and a cedar casing project aided by the Public Utilities Commission. The meeting also addressed Soldier's Monument fundraising plans with local organizations and parking and traffic enforcement issues around the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
L. Hotchen
T Nicol
Wo Mcleod
Rerve Tyler
OT Jones
YMCA
al Ly
Acton Library Board
Thornpson
Wright
F.G. Mellor
Ajax
Coata Council
Ottawa
Connell
Duke of Devonshire
Lode
Legion
Reeve Jones
Counce
R. Johnston
Legion Hall
G A. Sires
Wo OH. Camochan
Harrop
Main Street
Elgin Street
Mill
Kror ‘Avenue
Imperial Insurance Office
Corporation
Board of ‘Transport Commissioners
Mill Street
No. 7
Ontario Fire
Marshall
Klee
Pelea
Six Teams in Baseball Series Here this Season
A four team loop will compete this year in the intermediate baseball here Milton Waterdown Missil ton Recreationals Call Japanese and Acton will play no series in the C group with the first and third teams to play off for a right to meet the leading team in the series Muay 24th of the day observed for this day has been set as opening day Fequas and Brampton will com pete this year on the Beaciice of the sae ten Officers elected for the Acton Club are Fred Dawkins, President, F Ryder, Hon President, Ho Mason, See Tre. Committee TH Jolley, VOR Ramsey, G Masules, Manager Mo Tyher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Waterdown
Missilton
Acton
Fequas and
Brampton
Sae
Fred Dawkins
F Ryder
Ho Mason
Tre
Jolley
Ramsey
G Masules
Mo Tyher
Two Local Union Meetings Held During Month
Two meetings of the Local It National Shoe and Leather Workers Union were held to read the new agreement UH40-50. Keen interest and member suggestions emerged. A second meeting on April 23 featured Bro Ho Hejefshi of Kitchener who discussed agreements and offered corrections. The union plans to send delegates to the London convention on May 7 and 8. Acton Local 26 is a large feather industry union with over 200 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It National Shoe and Leather Workers Union
Bro Ho Hejefshi
Kitchener
London
Ath Acton
Feather Industries
New Appointments in Halton County Police Force
Provincial Constable John Hiisc hex is appointed to fill vacancies caused by the death of Constable AR Lemon. He previously served with Dundas headquarters and transfers to the Milton detachment. He will assume the new position on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hiischex
Gil
AR Lemon Tle
Dundas
Milton
Herts
Esquesing Township considers school area annexation and gravel tender
At a special Esquesing Township Council meeting on April 13 a detailed report on the new assessment was given and a gravel tender for 1949 approved pending highway department approval. May 2 session authorized payments to local vendors, twelve fox claims settled, and a by law prepared to include School Section 13 in Area 1. The annexation agreement with Acton was signed and bids rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
A. W. Renton
Aguessor
Esqueang Township
George Leslie
H. Craig Reid
Wilfred Bird
Walter Linham
Geo Currie
Bell Telephone Co
EV. MacCormack
Ontario Hospital
Woodstock
Duncan Robinson
William Caves
A. W. Benton
Donald Lindsay
A. N. Stark
Corporation of
Acton
Corporation of Esquesing
Stewart -Elliott
Department” of Highways
Closing Meeting of Solo Club at Knox Church
The Solo Club of Knox Church held a spring decorated meeting on Wednesday evening with a program of vocal and instrumental solos by Mrs Gordon Howen Miss Kathleen Findlay and others. A special prize went to Mrs Hoy Armstrong and a humorous lesson on gossip closed the event followed by a tasty lunch and thanks to the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Gordon Howen
Kathleen Findlay
Bella Rostell
Alex Ko Mann
Crawford Douglas
Burtain
Win Hall
Clarence Coles
Rot Armatrong
Margaret Brown
Eob Hassard
Ladies Aid
Fred Anderson
Belle Hostetl
Bert Davidson
FS. Blow
Armstrong
Isobel Anderson
Ing Mee
Plans Made and Officers Elected For Tennis Club
The Acton Tennis Club held its organizational meeting in the Clubhouse on Monday. Sid Eisen conducted the election naming Marc Lefernmetre as President and Doug Davidson as Vice President and Treasurer. Inez McLellan and Pat Bayuss were named Ladies and Lunch officials with May Dumarch as Secretary and Wm Near as Men’s Team Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Tennis Club
Sid Eisen
Lawn Bowling & Tennis Club
Marc Lefernmetre
Doug Davidson
May Dumarch
Secretar Wm. Near
Inez McLellan
Pat Bayuss
Workmen Honor Fellow Employee With Presentation
Fellow workers honored Mr. Jas. Dobbie last Friday afternoon when he retired from Beardmore and Co after forty seven years of fruitful service. The Rolling Room Department presented him with a duffle bag and mantle clock. Mr. Alex Mann made the presentation. Dobbie, a life long Acton resident, leaves to preside with his daughter in Clifford. The tribute was informal but sincere as colleagues wished him many happy years of leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dobbie
Beardmore and Co
Dobbie
Alex Mann
Acton
Clifford
Acton Public School Board Plans Room Decorations and Staffing
Acton Public School Board held a regular meeting to discuss decorating rooms, securing extra seating for next year, and arranging for kindergarten enrollment publicity. The board approved expenditures for cupboards, bus and piano, and noted teacher reengagement terms with pay increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School Board
Bowes
Chapman
Charman Jones
Mia McKensie
MecKenzie Ateo
Math
Acton
Teaders
Skuce
Taith Jo Inglis
Van
Nationalize Insurance Sparks Debate Over Impacts
A newspaper notice discusses a proposed nationalization of insurance in the Old Country. It warns of ramifications, including effects on large companies and investments, noting one investor was part owner of a London professional football club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Country
London
Meeting at Devonshire Lodge Addresses by Mr N Baird
Mr N Baird addressed the Devonshire Lodge meeting at Mrs Wood Meatty on Tuesday. A letter from Acton Town council was read. The fiftieth anniversary of the order was noted for 1850 with appeal for funds. Mrs Clayton praised the Daffodil Tea and Bake Sale. Mr Norman Baird spoke on his England and Paris trip. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Mowat, Mrs Coles and Mrs Drysdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Devonshie
Mrs Wood
Acton Town
Aetists Cor
Ube
Bnei Cogerd
Plac
Wavasig
Miss Lath
Min Hom McDonald
Ats
Homalten
Nas Rccess
Norman Haird
England
Paris
Hamilton
Mowat
Muss Coles
Drysdale
Knox Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Armstrongs Home
Large turnout for Knox Ladies Aid monthly meeting hosted by Mrs R H Armstrong at the Manac. Mrs FO McCutcheon presided as president. Devotions led by Mrs Dennis and Mrs E J Hassard. Mrs Blow reported on Easter plant deliveries to the sick and shut ins. Mrs Geo Somerville read appreciation letters from recipients. Social half hour followed with refreshments and thanks to the hostess committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Ladies Aid
Manac
FO McCutchean
Dennis
E. J. Hassard
Blow
Geo Somerville
R. M. McDonald
Acton Represented At Civic Reception For Fergus Hockeyists
Acton was represented at a civic reception and dinner honoring the Fergus Midget Champions attended by 300 people. The Acton delegation Megsré Bill Hutt and Stewart accepted Moon of Fergus invitation for Acton Midgets and Bantam clubs. Ray Tim grep of Toronto Maple Leafs spoke as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moon
Fergus
Acton
Bantam
Megsré
Bill Hutt
Stewart
Elliott
Ray Tim' Grep
Toronto” Maple Leafs
Contract Awarded for Work on Highway 29
Valley area notes report a contract for Highway 29 work awarded. Construction firm Diana Construction of Toponte begins recent site work with equipment moving in, to grade and surface a two mile section and address 70 foot diversion, 10 culverts and one bridge, improving safety and curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astermer
Milton
Acton
Abe Thigh
Greasgas Farms
Unis
Diana Construction
Toponte
Ube
Glenspey Furns
Deadlines for Ads and News for Each Week
Notice outlines weekly deadlines for advertising and news submissions. Ads and events after Tuesday 4 pm Wednesday copy received are included in the following week. Production notes emphasize early copy to publish the weekly paper spanning the whole week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muotac
Pan Poracs
Air Daplay
Cme
Pam
Nassagaweya Council Sets Weed spraying and road upgrades
Nassagaweya Township Council met May 2 1940 1949 notes show accounts approved for 4600 and road superintendent voucher 770. A delegate was appointed for Ontario assessing officers convention. A tax arrears deadline August 1 1940 prompted seizure action. Plans include weed spraying gear purchase and road gravel and bridge work with tenders called. Council adjourned to May 20 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Township
Ontario
Scouts Progress in Building Acton Hall on School Grounds
Community efforts advance the Acton Scout Hall project with rubber tread flooring in red and blue patterns to be laid. William Coon finished the area and entrance. Howard Stull donated a flag pole. Scout Mothers contribute $200 and Girl Guides add $40 as work continues toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Wm Coon
Howard Stull
RR. No 4S
Completon
Coming Events Announcemes of Meetin g
Local notices list upcoming meetings and events with brief dates and venues. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a calendar of community announcements and public gatherings.
Community Events and Music Listings for May 1949
Parish Hall hosts Spring Tea and Bazaar with St Alban's Guild. Baptist Church hosts AN musical evening on May 12 featuring 625 Toronto String Trio and a Quertet te soloists. Knox YWCA marks 25th anniversary May 11 with Mira A C Stewart as guest speaker. Lake side Chapter LODE meets May 10 in Legion Room. Ted Hansen guest speaker. Halton C C rally at Princess Theatre Milton May 11 with local leaders. YMC A Gym screens Stars of the Town May 6 and 10 with two shows daily, admission 25c children. adults tax included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Guild
Baptist Church
Toronto
The
Knox Y.W.A
Mira
Lakeside Chapter
Legion Room
Ted Hansen
YMC. A
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Halton County
Enquering Council
New Jackets
Avscatten
Harold Townes
Duce
Fawson
Ulan Zajac
Ken Dutchinson
Iha Rowell
Joha Mowat
Hob McEvery
Graham Guild
Fred Rentoer
Shammie” Rusk
Stan Fay
Keith
North Halton High School
Nationalize Insurance
MR. N. Baird
Devonshire
D.E
Mrs. R. Harmstrong
Knox Ladies
Reve L. Pickering
Halton
Ma RF Sanderman
Oakville
Truax
Japan
Nassagaweya
Halton C.C
Princess Theatre
Sosaker
B. Jolliffe
Eveyare
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