Acton Council approves Scene Street waterworks extension
Acton Council met in special session to approve continued mains on Scene Street and extend the water system to service residents. The meeting covered street grading on Queen Street, enforcement of building codes for a portable mill street structure, and by law decisions on fireworks restrictions. A permit process and location changes outside fire zones were agreed for moving a building, with completion of the water contract by June 1 and related engineer and contractor payments discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Imaportian
Timita
Roazel
Harrop
Crippe
Lota
Queen Street
H. Hintod
Kinton
Anderson
Knowles Construction Co
Gewtle and Campbell
County of Hatton Council
Maine
Scene Street
Counci
Knowles
Oakes
Elgin Street
Main Street
Frank Toth
Jkbwee
Orhem
Wm Roasell
Creighton
Bickness
Actos
Fins
Josee
Legion
YMCA
Town Hall
Council
Oreath
Harton
Halton Juniors Set for Three Trip Awards This Year
Halton County junior farmers executives on May 6 announced three trip awards for 1960. The top point getter among Halton boys will attend the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago while the two highest scoring girls at Achievement Day June 1 will tour New York State visiting Cornell University and New York City. Other prizes include silverware for girls and cash for boys. The group also noted gains in the provincial junior farmer circle, with Betty Ruddall and Geo S Atkins taking notable roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Canadas
United States
Malton County
Halton
Chicago
Lincoln
Ono
New York State
Cornell University
New York City
Brant Inn
Whitelock
O.A.C
Guelph
Hlalton
Betty Ruddall
Ontario
Federated Women's Institute Board
Geo. S. Atkina
Haldimand
Cayuga
Hillsburg and Orton Adopt Daylight Saving and Civic Actions
Hillsburg and Orton Village councils met May 16 with all members present led by the reeve. Resolutions approved include adopting Daylight Saving Time at their request, joining a civic welfare drive, appointing the reeve as township chair for a clothing collection, supporting calfhood vaccination, and a bridge erection bid of 2075 dollars pending highway approval.
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Erin Township
Hillahburg
Hillsburg
Orton
Thy Township
Fain
Wellington
Dept. of Agriculture
I Mo Arnott
East
Garafrava
Erin
Vuhic Sara
Henry Wheeler
Sawyer-Massey | Co
Welcome Home Acton Servicemen Return From Overseas
Welcome home to Acton for two servicemen aboard Acton bound vessel de France. Private J L Crippa RCA SCR Tt Z and Captain Johnnie of the Annillary Services are slated to return soon. Capt Grey joined YMCA War Services in 1942 and held multiple secretary roles before leading as YMCA supervisor at Acton.
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France
Malifas
Acton
J. LL Crippa
RCA Scr
Johnnie They
Annillary Services
Grey
Ymca War Services
YMCA
Ont
Gray
Terrace
Newfoundland
Thirteenth Power Bill Shows Largest Surplus on Record
Acton Public Utilities Commission met with Chair C M Maneen presiding. Discussions covered waterworks repairs on Main Street, roof replacement for the reservoir at the spring for 315 plus 70 for two ventilators, and the hiring of Roy Holmes from Seaforth for water and hydro duties starting June. An accident prevention meeting in Guelph May 12 was noted, with Supt Wilson to receive a life-saving certificate. Multiple accounts were laid for payment to hydro, telephone, hardware, electrical suppliers, and transport services totaling 1608 4381 45 and 1003.21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public Uniniles Commission
C. M. Maneen
Reeve Cook Kirkness
J. Rose-Arthur
Wilson
Main Street
CNR
Heathner and Little, Ltd
Roy Holmes
Seaforth
Waterworks Dept
Holmes
Jie
Guelph
Electrical Engineers Association
Dix
Menora Goudy
Campbell
Northern Electric
Bert Zenith Electric Supply Ltd
Wire & Cable Co
Fores Electric
AAA
MacDonald Electric
Symon Tardwans
Improvements Under Way At Acton Park For Summer
Acton Park undergoes several improvements ahead of summer activity. The hard ball diamond is leveled with widened bases and raised mound, low spots filled, sods relaid, and materials added. The race track is widened with easier turns and wider stretches. A June race meet is planned and fair races are under consideration. Lawn mower activity continues as work finishes.
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Ierk
Acton
Ateo
Acton Fair
Ghteter
Epring
Acton Park
Y's Men Conclave Unites Acton Members and Guests
About a hundred Ya Men’s Clubs from Brantford Galt Guelph Hamilton Mount Hamilton Kitchener P. W. Kitchener Pan Polline and Acton gathered at Acton YMCA for the Central Ontario District Conclave. Speakers emphasized community centre leadership with Ralph Albrant addressing the group.
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Brantford
Galt
Guelph
Hamilton
Mount Hamilton
Kitchener P. W
Kitchener Pan Polline
Acton
Charles Kirkness
Fells Harrison
Wm. Gowdy
Y.M
Resolutions Committee
Acton Y's Men's Club
Beardmore and Co
Men's International Officera Ams
Monthly Meeting of Knox W. M. Society Report
The Knox W. M. Society held its monthly meeting in the church classroom on May 9th. Mrs. F. E. Hassard presided in place of president Mr. Blow who was absent due to his father’s illness. Mrs. Geo. Lantz led devotional work and Mrs. Cardiner offered prayers as reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. MS
FE. J. Hassard
Blow
Geo. Lantz
Mra. Cardiner
Mra. .Buchanan
Mra. H. Malnprize
Iain
Africa
Halton County Council hosts school pupils tour and notices
Fifty five boys and girls from wheels across Halton visit Milton for county council day. They tour county buildings, hear addresses on Lucern and civic life, tour gaol yards and registry, and hear judges explain civil and criminal processes. Holiday schedules for Acton plants are listed with reopen dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse and Girls
Vasaya
Little County
Halton
Mountain Union Women's Institute
J. J. Shure
PSD
Lucern
Mary Pettit
Heeve Chas
Kirknee Acton
Mountain Union W
Kithneas
Joe Nova
Kirkness
Joe
Reeve Kirkness
Walla
Boy
Gitla
Brith
Miss Maxted
Poliss
Judge Munro
Crean
T Dick
Alee Witdresant
Criminal Court
Committees Agree on Armed Forces Recognition Effort
Acton Council and local organizations met to consider a suitable war veterans recognition. Gordon Cook chaired the Acton Legion meeting with RM. Ayleworth as secretary. The council would assume full responsibility for the recognition program with broad organizational support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Council
Aylesworth
Acton
Canadian Legion
Gordon Cook
RM. Ayleworth
Aylworth
Reeve Kirkness
Ayleworth
Acton Ranch
Legion
Ayhworth
W. Coles
Collier
St Albans Choir Presents Aunt Tilly Goss to Town at Rockwood
Coming events column notes a May 20 performance at 8:30 p.m. in Rockwood Town Hall by St. Alban's Choir, with underlined local organizers and a sale or lunch event nearby. Also mentions Euchre night on May 29 at Legion Hall with a small admission and prize details.
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Euchre
Legion Hall
Admielon
Good
Ausploas Scout Mother’s
St. Alban’s Choir
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Scene Street Waterworks
Reeve Swackhamer
Township
National Clothing Drive
Ian
Knox W. M. Society
County Council
Glen Elaine
Free Ree
Turslay
Fiat
Heardmore and Co
Perm
Storey Clove Co
Wool Combing Corporation
Canadian Wool Ca Pinat
Force Electric Products
Baxter Laboratories
Mason Knitting Cg
Ajax Engineers
Acton Machine
Armaco
Micro Plastica
Superior Glove Co
Acton Free Press
Free Press
Mr&. J. Ingles
Knox Y. W. A
Trafalgar
Nelson
Oakville
Craig
Durrington
Milton Board of Trade
Speyside
Milton
Moon
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