Sidewalk work begins at Mill Street crossing this week
New planking is being laid as sidewalk at the railroad crossing on Mill St this week. Susan Wilson 10 was the winner of a watch in the Toronto Telegram coloring contest. No large trout catches reported district wide despite many trying since the fishing season opened last Saturday. A flower display at the public school stems from bulbs planted last fall with daffodils in bloom this week and tulips soon to add color. Mr Russ of Ballinafad United church led Sunday service in Acton United church with Rev E A Currey preaching at Ballinafad and officiating baptism and communion. Blinding headlights noted after an accident at Esquesing township No 7 Highway Sunday evening. Edward Allen driving east left the road causing about 150 dollars damage. A weather swap from sun to wind driven snow flurries Tuesday and chilly nights disturb local spring flowers. Members of Aston oil painting classes met in Knox church to discuss sending works to a five county display in Orangeville and plan sketching trips to Erin and Conestoga. The Halton Presbytery meeting reported no circuit realignments affecting Acton and Ballinafad circuits. Mysterious pock marks on car windshields appear in Acton amid varied theories from atomic blasts to gravel tossed by cats.
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Esquesing
No. 7
Edward Allen
Guide and Brownies Hold Regular Scout Hall Meeting
The Brownies met at Scout Hall on Monday May 3 at 4 15 pm. They began with inspection, then played a nature study game, a hike prep game, sang a few songs, and closed with Taps. Peggy Bradshaw.
Halton Man Heads District Assessors
Representatives of the Association of Assessing Officers of Ontario District 12 met at the Milton Court House. The district covers Halton Peel York and Ontario counties with all Halton municipalities present. Percy Spurgeon Oakville was named president and William Johnston Burlington named secretary treasurer. A 50-person luncheon followed a morning session. Speaker A Mason, introduced by Ford Rodgers, spoke on Court of Revision practice. Mason is the Court of Revision for Toronto.
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Association of Assessing Officers of
Ontario District 12
Court House
Milton
Halton
Peel
York
Ontario
Percy Spurgeon
Oakville
William Johnston
Burington
Milton Inn
A. Mason
Ford Rodgers
Mason
Ore Man
Toronto
Funeral for E Alton Held at Everton Cemetery
Sympathy extends to Mrs Ed Alton and family after the death of Mr Ed Alton last Wednesday at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral service was at the home with burial in Everton cemetery. Numerous relatives and friends from Burlington Guelph Penetanguishene Harriston Kitchener and Toronto shared weekend and Sunday visits.
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Ed Alton
Everton
Charles Bye
Burlington
Jack Morrell
Ricky
Wm. van Norman
Guelph
J. P. Benham
Willa
Jim Cross
Davyl Perguy
Adam Weatherston
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Bill Alton
Harald Belleville
Harry Alton
Penetanguishene
T D McCutchenty
Ed Spence
T G Alten
Harriston
el Martin
Robert McCutcheon
Deanne
Kitchener
Alton
RR. 1
Rockwood
Hiram A. Alton
Emily Hilton
Jack
Ross McDougall
Gwen
Everton Cemetery
Engagments announce Donna Faye Dawkins to John Alfred Pink
Mr and Mrs Dougas Dawkins announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Faye to John Alfred Pink son of Mr Frank Pink and the late Mrs Pink. The marriage will take place May 1.
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Dougas Dawkins
Donna Faye
John Alfred Pink
Frank Pink
Mrs. Pink
Fireside Guest Eric Clarke Visits Knox Auxiliary
The Knox Presbyterian church Auxiliary fireside gathering featured guest speaker Eric Clarke, Halton Manor superintendent, who described a day in the manor and the value of small acts of kindness. Music included a vocal duet and piano numbers, with thanks offered by members and Rev. Armstrong closing benediction. Tea and social refreshments followed.
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Elizabeth Jang
Linda Mann
Daughters of Knox
F. Anderson
Eric Clarke
Halton Manor
Clark
Mator
William Robinson residence auction sale scheduled
The undersigned sell furniture at William Robinsons residence Martin Street Milton on Saturday May 15 1954 at 2 o clock DST. Cash settlement with clerk. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers Russell Clements clerk. a44-2
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William Robinson
Martin St. Milton
Hindley and Elliott
Russell Clements
Ford Trucks and Tractors On Sale From 1950 Lineup
A listing highlights used 1950 Ford S-ton dump IM8 Ford one ton Express M6 Mercury four ton pickup and Ford tractors with price range 142 to 185. The ad emphasizes multiple vehicle types in a single sale.
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Gor
Bert
Community events and fundraisers listed for May in local halls
The notice lists baking sales and afternoon teas at Acton United Church and Legion Hall, with Catholic Workers League hosting murals and gift showers for Eskimos. A Mother’s Day tea at St Alban’s Parish Hall followed by a candy and baking table is announced. The Belt mountains Balinafad Hall presents a three act comedy The Im Proper Proper on May 7 with admission 50c and 7c.
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Ion Hall
Auspices
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Beltountains
Balinafad
Allinafad Evening Auxiliary
Acton Council Debates Local Youth Conduct and Street Safety
Town councillors criticize youth conduct and discuss street safety measures. They review finances including North Halton High School District share at 14.16 percent and local general expenditures totaling 13374.20. Reports note fines income and inquiries about industrial site listings while paving and sewer projects, street naming confusion, and speed concerns prompt calls for police committee action.
Repair plans for MacDonald Boulevard amid sewer work debate
Councillor Footitt urged repairs before or after sewer mains on MacDonald Boulevard. The Crescent bridge approach was deemed poor either way. Weick relayed Acton Football Club dressing room request. council granted one room. Y's Men's Club authorized to install swings at the park. Fire area township reps agreed on 300 standby time and 100 rural fire call fee, and to equip the fire truck per marshal specs. Accounts totaling 1198.25 were approved for payment.
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MacDonald Boulevard
Footitt
Crescent Bridge
Weick
Roth
Acton
Tyler
Halton County Mutual Aid
J. Newton
Nelson
City of Hamilton
M. Nellis
Acton Free Press
Births and Families Record in Guelph Area
GI N-Jack and Chris FLBERTSO announce the birth of a son Darrell David at Guelph General hospital on April 26. WALLIS George and Margaret announce a son Christopher Garth at the same hospital on April 21, 1964. LASBY Elmer and wife announce daughter Janet Ruth born April 2, Guelph General hospital, sister for Patricia.
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Gin — Jack
Chris Flbertso
Winfield
Darrell David
Guelph General Hospital
Wallis
George
Margaret
Christopher Garth
Obituaries List from 1854 and 1954
Death notices record Hiram A Alton of Rockwood and J Irwin Jackson of Everton with spouses and children, interments in Everton cemetery. Lawr ence Burt of Esquesing township near Acton and Ballinafad listed with survivors, services at McClure funeral home and Coningsby cemetery.
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Burt
Esquesing
Lawrence Burt
Alice Sovereign
George
Helen
Ken Hamilton
Ballinafad
Margaret
William Johnston
Acton
Lloyd and Elmer
Georgetown
McClure
Coningsby
In memory notices and thanks from Acton region
Funeral and memorial lines for Jessie Walker dated 1952 mention May 11 April 17 and May 11 across Brantford Toronto and Acton with family names Bel Harry Sarah Bill Mae Barbara. Following are thanks from Mrs E W Smith Norman Robertson and others for flowers visits and hospital care across Guelph Toronto and St Joseph’s hospitals.
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Walker
Jessie
Bel
Harry
Stanleys
Toronto
Sarah
Bill
Brantford
Mom Dad
Mae
Barbara
Auction Result Noted in Public Sale Record
Fragmentary OCR notes show a public auction occurred Saturday likely in 1954 with bidder or item identifiers unclear. Mentions sale at 2 o clock by CNSR or SB Auctier, but details are incomplete and names are obscured.
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CNSR
Deadstock removal prompts sanitary disposal note
Fragmentary notice from Georgetown and Guelph telephones lists deadstock disposal actions. It mentions sanitary disposal and provides telephone contacts TR 7274 and 4334 for guidance. The readable fragments suggest a local farm waste management request.
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Telephione
Georgetown
Guelph
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Ballinafad United Church
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E A. Currey
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Clames
Erin and
Conestoga
Guide
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Ae News
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Halton Man
E. Alton
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Charles Fountain
Stanieton
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Ted Fountain
Mary Barelar
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Walter Couing
Orange
Ker Smt David
Wayne Guelph
Othe Seme
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Eric Clark
Knox Presbyterian Church
A. K. Mann
Robert O'Hara
Stuart Sinclair
Bella Maye Roszell
Jesus
W.A
K. Koox
Eskimos, Inc
Lakeside
Legion Hall
St. Alban’s
A. Kirkness
Acton Women’s Institute
North Halton
Revere
Ontario Municipal Association
Cancadian International Trade Fair News
Dundas
P.U.C
Beamish Construction Co. Ltd
Irwin
Jeeve R. Thompson
Police
Main
Warren Grove
Alllt
Main St. N
I.D.A
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Shulton
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Coutts Hallmark Cards
de Vilbiss
Pond
Ange
Yardley
Lotus
Bond
Velvetta
Cooper’s Drug Store
E.S. Cooper
Shanera
Milton Ont
PORN
Memoriam
E. W. Smith
Dr. Garrett
Rev. Armstrong
Bryan Ryder
Acton Creamery
Norman Robertson
Rumley and Son
Fureral
Kenney
Scots
Howard
St Joseph's Hosneta
Armstrong
Ford
G. Mar
Young St
Phone ST
Ed Jennings
Jack Marshill
Mel McCullough
R. M. Storey
Buokwood
St. Joseph's Church Hall
George Robertson
Arton
R. No Brown
Enright
R.R
Tom Haines
Gerald MacLeod
Phone
Rockhaven
Pasmore
Gordon Teslie
Horace Tomlinson
Brampton
Mpton
FE. T. Marke
Beatty
Talbot
Weber’s
Trimalawr
Briggs Stratton
T.on
Epiena
Georgetoare
Maurtan View Road
King St B
Thompson
Wareck
Rhode
Beth
Sussex
Sussex Sussex
Saar
Roxy Theatre
Gordon Young Limited
Col
G. O. Brown
Sella
Peter Sweatman
Pamilex
Delorimier
Montreal
Alfred J. Bishop
Certified Public Accountant
Main Street
Amos
Main St
Mill St. W
Maria St. Acton
Erin Township
Hydin
Erin
Wool Growers’ Organization
Weston
Archie Kerr
Clarence Denny
Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers ‘Limited
Bay Street
Teronto
Canada
Hinton
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