Division of Costs Computed for the Municipal Work
Acton Utilities Commission meeting discusses apportionment of office costs with shares for town hydro and waterwork duties. Hamilton officials to inaugurate new cost division. substation timing CIC changed to May 1250. Council to review accounts and future coordination with departments.
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Acton! Ruble Utlities Commission
Hanten
Ap Merting
Meare Parker
Scott
Brahoin
Hamilton
HEPC
Qauno
Tiry
Uhea
Parker Promiaed
Guelph St
Alan Exneers
Aoarice
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
G Packer Hamilton
Lambert
Department of Health
Acton Nooreport
Vydro Departmant Personal Stationers
Whitham’ Garage
PF. L. Wight
Jas R
Kearnes Corp
Burrough
Adding Machine of Canada
Express and
Weteroertis Department
Canadian Brass Co
May program at Acton Wang Institute in Wisconsin
May program at Acton Wisconsin gathers attendees for Federated Officers Rally updates and district agenda. Mrs Davidson presided as Bible readings and memory notes honor a Georgetown mother. Donations planned for Halton Children's Aid while council plans Memorial for Serston Boys and local plantings discussion closes.
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Acton Wang Institute
Thunday
Mn Holloway
Davidson
G Lantz
OAC Guelph
Halton Children’s Aid
Mm F Munters
Mra Karl
Lamba
Serston
Min Davidson
Hunter
Marchment
Georgetown
Mo McAulay
Mis Hunters
Lambert
Mis Hellow
Frankie Rean Wins top honors at Northern Festival
Master Frankie Rean, twice Halston Counts winner, earned the highest mark in the rural bowl singing class at the Northern Festival, reviving a cup. He also led in piano and is son of Mr and Mrs R. F. Bean of Charlton formerly Acton.
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Frankie Rean
Halston Counts
Acton
New Lasheart
Frankie
R. F. Bean
Charlton
Actan
Mother Theme Guides May Meeting of United W A
The Woman Association of the United Church held its May meeting at Mr D D Lindsay's home with Nn J Moore presiding. The devotional urged the vital role of mothers. One new member, Mrs B Veidhus, joined. Mrs Lous Wickering won a sole award. A donation was sent to the Fred Victor Home in Toronto and congratulations went to Mr. and Mrs. C W Mason on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs Moore will attend the WA meeting in Burlington.
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Association of the United Church
DD Lindsay
Nn J. Moore
Mine Moore
Rome
Veidhus
Lous
Abe Fred Victor
Toronta
Phe
Howard Litehfeld
Isaotte
Robert Hunter
Oakville
Two Automobiles Involved In Accident Monday
On Monday morning at about 715 when two local cars collided at Caveroof Church and Masin Street a car owned by Hos Comdwyne and driven towards Church Street collided with a Crescent taxi driven by Robert Johnston by the Crescent approaching from Marta Need. Damages to both cars were about 250 dollars and the Roys Taxi driver sustained a slight knee injury. The accident was investigated by Chief Harrop.
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Caveroof
Masin Street
Church Sta
Roilways
Robert Johnston
Church
Marta
Church Street
Damsee
Roy
Accdent
Ctoef Harrop
Canvass Town For Funds for Soldiers Memorial
Town council and allied organizations discussed raising funds for a soldiers memorial. A second meeting was set for May 5 with local representatives to organize donations, aiming to raise no more than 10 pounds. existing campaign and treasury funds may offset costs. Notes included repairing Main Street drinking trough and purchasing park tables. council adjourned at ten.
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Gallebie
Legion Ws
Duke of Devonshire
Lakside
Women’s Institute
Rotars Clute
Legiona Auaiharys
Mas Satho
War Service League
Lakeside
The
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Main Street
Halton pupils tour Halton County Council visit
Halton School pupils attended the Malton County Council meeting in Milton under supervision of Ros Smith and Miss Margaret Manted. They toured departments, heard address by Judge Clark, and learned about courts and law enforcement. The day included luncheon, tours of county buildings, and discussions on education and reforestation funding.
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Howe
Clark
Guelph
Community Centre Debate at Bramossinet Council Meeting
The Bramossinet Township council met at the Town Hall on May 2 with full members. A wide range of items were approved including road works gravel tenders, municipal accounts totaling 120,167, and plans to form a Rockwood Community Centre under Police Village governance pending Agriculture Dept by law details.
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John Smith
Hubert Johnston
Bramossinet
Hockwomt
Hutchinson
MM Pumer
Messen Cou
Photchitset
Bate
Resiston
de Mertens
Carr
Dept of Highwas
Hamadten
Alteat
Beadge
Hughes
Leas
Pdbrott
Cox Wopee Ad HJ Brewer
Ber Xsdoo
Joe Bert
Anc
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Messrs
Henham and
Cox
Messrs. Hutchinson
Rutherfora
Mn . Mo. Cameron
Mears. Hutchinson and Cox
Sos Rosee
Frank Day
Post Office
Hockwood
Mia RO Hogdson
Frank
Rockwood
Counel
Local Movie Shows Town Stars At Work and Play
A YMCA program last Monday and Tuesday featured a motion picture of Acton locals including personalities and buildings. Short films preceded a feature presentation that concluded with a revenue run through. Local residents noted the photographer at work capturing Acton figures.
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YMCA
Acton
Television Makes Us Appearances For Acton Citizens
Fragmented OCR describes Acton residents watching television at home. References to early radio and television era, equipment, types of reception, and public interest in new media appear with unclear names and dates.
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Acton
Acton Mays and Carty Fen Band Parade and Concert
The Acton Mays and Carty Fen bands performed last Sunday with a parade and concert. A lively audience enjoyed selections from multiple groups as part of a shared event staged by the band stud at the Daath.
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Band
Saeed
Poveraris
Nsw
Baud
Daath
Greenock WS Elects Officers For The Year
The Greenock Wale society held its first annual meeting at Mrs Johnston's home. Fifteen members attended with children. Officers for 1940–50 were elected including President Mrs A McKeown and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs R McKeown. District Director Mrs T Hemsley and various convenors were named.
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Johnston
MO Rexd Hall
Caensenara
Mis
Heamisley
YWA
Guelph
Mra RK
Allan
Ingies
Green Hk
Eo Pearen
Bo Johnston
Mrack Paterson
Bo McKeown
A McKeown
Mra T Hemsley
Mra H. Reid
Mn E Patterson
Mra R. McKeown
EF. Pearen
Mra T. Hemsley
B Johnston
Pansat
H Rew
J. Near
G Leslie
C Allan
Ura R. Allan
Erin Council Passes Daylight Saving By Law
Erin council approved a daylight saving by law to take effect in October with a large turnout. The by law covers multiple townships and villages including Hillsburgh and Orton, setting the start date and schedule for the time change and outlining tax and accounting implications for the community.
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Erin Council
Local Chapter Meeting Highlights and Speakers
The Doabe de Chapter meeting at Lakeside Lode featured Mr Ted Hansen as guest speaker presenting occupational guidelines. Clayton Fryer sent a free letter from Baffin Island read by Doris Wilson, with Africa remarks from Helen Culien and a group social lunch to close.
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Doabe de Chapter
Joan Shanty
Ted Plant
Andividuel
Horn
Clayton Fryer
Ticmep
Baffin Island
Doris Wilson
Helen Culien
Africa
Wer
Local Union Sends Delegates To Convention
Four delegates from Local 26 led by President A Clement and Officers attended the National Shoe and Leather Workers Convention in London on May. Delegates were hosted by London Laval and J Labatt Co for a dinner and dance at the recreation centre. A future focus on youth was noted and a convention report will be read at the Catatta general meeting.
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A Clement
T Cooke
Lec Treas J Roberta
Jack Truce
Shoe and Leather Workers
London
London Laval
J Labatt Co
Jabeur
Community Events and Local Gatherings This May
Coming events include a Euchre night at Legion Mall on May 19 with prizes, a Scots Band concert at Rowr Theatre in Georgetown on May 23 at 7:15, and a baking sale with tea by the United Church Woman's Association on May 28 at 2. Acton V’s Men's Club hosts weekly dances starting May 21 at Acton Park Pavilion with Rob Martin and his Orchestra providing music.
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Rowr Theatre
Georgetown
Acton V
Acton Park
Rob- Martin
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