Chamber of Commerce Considers Lake Derby and Party
The Chamber of Commerce discussed a one day bass derby opening the bass season with an evening community party by the lake on July 2 prizes for winners and a registration system. A committee will organize both events and make them free for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Chamber Council
Chamber
Dlam
F._L. Wright
J. Gay
Guy
Chamber of Commerce
Acton Public School Board Approves Playground Equipment Purchase
The Acton Public School Board approved buying six swings and a 16 foot slide for junior grade pupils funded partly by student project earnings. Principal McKenzie noted 570 at opening, 608 current enrollment, and also reported garden and home economics supplies approval, ball diamond repairs, and a $13,000 partial legislative grant. The board authorized land purchase debentures for a new site and approved theater use for the Dutch Reform church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Prin- L_G_WMcKen
McKenzie
Heynteiston
Tie
Dutch Reform Church
Douglas Price
Tfees
Name T. C. Byrne Zone Commander
T. C. Byrne is noted as the Zone Commander of the XC Resk Pembroke unit and formerly of Wome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Byrne
XC Resk Pembroke
Wome
Peanut Crown for Fran Oakes Rotary Queen Contest Ends
Frances Oakes aged 11 was named Rotary Club Queen for a Week at Acton Roxy theater. The winner receives a trip to New York with a companion, including hotel stays, meals, tours, and admission to Radio City Music Hall and the Empire State Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Oakes
New York City
Acton
Rotary Club
Oakes Ag
Miss Oakes
New York
Art Padbury
Padbury
Jim Ledger
F. Oakes
Empire State Building
Radio City
Barvdizon Plaza
Central Park South
Copacabana
la Guardia Airport
Radio City Music Hall
Empire State
Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign Starts in Acton
The Salvation Army launches its annual Red Shield appeal in Acton with a $1,000 goal. A business canvass is underway while a residential drive follows on May 27, preceded by a free band concert by the Salvation Army Citadel Band Guelph in the local park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Acton
Red Shield
W. Benson
R. F. Bean
Salvation Army Citadel Band
Guelph
Open Deer Season in Halton Courthouse Debate
Halton county votes on an open deer season amid farm damage fears. Four Ontario Lands and Forests officials urged approval while farmers report poaching and fences harmed. Deputy Reeve and Reeve note motorists danger and seek county action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Halton County
Milton
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
I. C. Marritt
Milton Public
Department of Lands and Forests
Billy Brush
Marritt
Ontario
Department
Hho
Council
Conservation Committee
Reeve A. R. Service
Union seeks certification to represent Acton workers
International United Electrical Workers CIO-CCL representatives H Haddaway and A Knipfel told the Free Press this week that they applied to the Ontario Labor Relations Board on Thursday May 5 for a certificate to represent employees of the 8S. G. Smallwood Company in Acton. A hearing before the board has been set for Monday May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Haddaway
A.knipfel
International United Electrical Workers Cio-Ccl
Thunday
Ontario Labor Relations Board
8S. G. Smallwood Company
Acton
Halton Voters Lists Near Completion for Provincial Election
Voters lists in Halton County near completion by week end for the provincial election. One hundred six enumerators are at work listing eligible electors. The Liberals name William Anderson and the CCF names Stanley Allen as candidates for Halton with the Conservative candidate to be chosen at a May 26 Milton town hall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Town Hall
Fourth Natural Gas Well in Esquesing
Natural gas roars from Esquesing as Tony Seynuck of Acton Gas and Oil Explorations reports his fourth well struck Saturday, testing over 332 000 cubic feet at about 2000 feet. The Moore sisters farm site lies five miles south of Acton. Geyrick aims for up to 30 wells this year as the Acton Milton Georgetown area shows vast gas potential. A February strike on A McDonald lease produced No 3 with about 200 000 cubic feet.
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Esquesing
Tony Seynuck
Acton Gas and Oil Explorer
Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd
Moore Sisters Farm
Acton
Geyrick
Acton-Milton-Georgetown
A. McDonald
Georgetown
C.G.T Members Work on Project Night Service Recap
The C.G.LT of Knox held a May 9 church meeting after a game called Kamabi. Ann Watkins and Jane McPhedran participated in the worship led by Norma Sinclair. For their project they covered model huts in salt and flour in the basement.
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C.g.lt
Knox “Chrch
Ann Watkins
Jane McPhedran
Norma Sinclair
Man Still Missing After Monday Evening Disappearance
Andrew Buchanan, 63, from Acton, left his Main Street home Monday evening to visit his son on MacDonald Boulevard and was last seen walking toward Mill Street toward the high school. Police and search parties scoured the bush near Churchill and Speyside, as well as roads to Stewarttown, but no trace has been found. Buchanan wore a grey blue jacket, red sweater, duck trousers, and a peaked cap. Return reports and radio alerts were issued by provincial police and local stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Buchanan
Acton
Main St
William
MacDonald Boulevard
Mill Street
Buchanan
Town Hall
Churchill
Speyside
Public Utilities Commission Covers Routine Business
The Public Utilities Commission met in regular session with several items of local interest. A request by William Mattocks for the Chamber of Commerce to install permanent flag holders on eight Mill Street light standards was approved, and Milton resident E Jones was hired temporarily as a hydro lineman at 1.40 per hour for a 40 hour week, due to a need for experienced help. The group discussed a waterline break near the Glenlea subdivision, ordering line and pole supplies for Glenlea, and potential installation of Third Line lighting within the town. An aerial ladder request was deferred for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities Commission
William Mattocks
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Mill Street
E. Jones
Milton
Mr. Jones
D. Mason
Hydro Department
Glenlea
Mason
Reral Lines
F. Oakes
Warren Grove
Guelph
H-E.p.c
Acton
Acton Pjusc
Delegate Attends Annual Meeting of Presbyterian Church
Delegates from seven synodicals across Canada attend the Annual Council of the Women's Missionary Society in Glenview Presbyterian Church Toronto from May 9 to May WW. Mrs H Mainprize represents the Synodical Society of Toronto and Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
W. D
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Glenview Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Synodicals
British Columbia
Quebec
Nine To Receive Y Certificates At Acton YMCA Event
Acton Y M C A secretary Bob Brayshaw announced nine members will receive Y certificates after completing their first year. Recipients include Frank Marisak Peter Lawson Brian McCristall Don Lindsay Marjorie Janks Theresa Archie Ernie Lawson Pauline Baker and Ena Waller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Y.M.C.A
Bob Brayshaw
Frank Marisak
Peter Lawson
Brian, McCristall
Don Lindsay
Marjorie Janks
Theresa_Archie
Ernie ‘Lawson
Pauline Baker
Ena Waller
Milton High Seeks Two Room Addition Approval
Milton High School district board approves a two room addition with south side location and matching finishes. Plans move to the Department of Education for final approval and to the Milton Council for funding clearance. Open night for Milios High School set for May 13 and staff changes at Acton school noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton High
Milton High School
North Halton
Roy Turner
Harnett and Rieder
Department of Education
Milton Council and Municipal Board
Necesary
Milios High
John Heron
Acton School
Acton
Georgetown
Frank Cowan Co
Milton
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P.S
Fifth Avenue
Fred Walker
Dudley Hitchcox
Ford
Oakville
Hardy Cantelon
Fish and Wild Life Department
Cc. R. Groves
Harold Adkins
St. John's Ambulance Corps
D. Bath
Trafalgar
A. R. Service
Nassagawega
Bath
C.G
Centennial Manor
Mitton
C. Groves
Martin
Seth- Stewart
Hatton Manor
Eric Clarke
William Deans
Stewarttown
Andrew. Buchanan
Public Utilities. Commission
Beardmore Co. Ltd
Sam Tennant
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