Halton County pupils visit council in Milton
Sixty boys and girls from Halton County elementary schools visited the Halton County Council meeting at the Milton Court House. Roy Smith noted near unanimous attendance, and pupils toured county buildings with department heads explaining functions.
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Acton Free Press
Ross Peare
Halton
Halton County
St. Paul's United Church
Couneil
W.N. Munro
County of
Ouncil
Milton
Acton
Nasspawega
Esquesing
Georgetown
Skuce
Trafalgar
I. C. Marratt
Department of Lands and Forests
Council
Counc
C. H. D.clarke
Game
Halton Garagemen Hold May Milton Hall Meeting
The Halton Branch Garage Operator's Association met in Milton Oddfellows Hall on a Monday evening in May. President Waumaley led the session with absent secretary and treasurer. Len McKindley acted as secretary. Firestone showcased the "Crucible of Speed" introduced by Jove Whitham and thanked by Ed Jennings. Len McKindley spoke on Ladies Night and thanks were given to supporters. June meetings will be Milton sponsored, aiming for strong turnout before summer recess, and coffee and sandwiches closed the gathering.
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Halton
Oddfellowz Hall
Milton
Ovening
Waumaley
Len McKindley
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Jove Whitham
Ed. Jennings
Acton
F. J. McCutcheon
Y.M. Cla
Jonen
Y.M.C.A
Jones
Y.m.c.a.board of Directors
MCA
Physical Fitness and Recreation Committee
Coune
A. Board
Y.M.C.A. Board, Athletic (Association and
Counce
Halton County Intermediate C Baseball Schedule Published
Halton County Intermediate C schedule lists May games in Milton Georgetown Oakville Acton and Milton with midweek fixtures. Evening games start 6 pm and 15 minute grace for visiting teams. delays risk forfeiture. Oakville byes to Intermediate B due to population. championship playdowns depend on final standings and byes.
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Acton
Oakville
Halton County
Milton
Georgetown
Actontow
Miton
Oakvile
Jay Acton
Acton High Cadets Under Lt Hayes Attend Park Inspection
Lt Hayes inspects Acton High School Cadet Corps in Acton Park for the third annual review. Cadets perform drill, arms salute, and group gymnastics while First Aid and signaling teams showcase Morse code and semaphores. Leaders praise the corps for a worthwhile display.
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Lt. Hayes
Acton School
Acton Park
Hayes
Acton 'Igh School
C.O. George Ellott
Aldo Braida
Rce View
Lorie Arles _ Sau Ishiny Spielvogels
Ray Arcie
Rev. J. Anderson
Mcb Blow
Lorne Arbie
Canada
Hazel- Orr
D. R. McLean
Johnnie Gray
Shirley- Eliott
Feanor- Beatty
Wedding at St Joseph's Church Here
On Saturday May 3 at St Joseph's Church, Mary Dennis wed John P Hooshley in a ceremony officiated by Rev V J Morgan. The bride wore a white jersey gown with red roses, attended by June Dunn in pink taffeta. Groom Peter Hooshtey served as best man. ushers were John Dennis and Alec Hooshley. A reception followed at St Joseph's Hall.
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St. Joseph’s
Mary
William Dennis
Mra’Dennis
John P. Hooshley
M. Hooshtey
Guelph
Mias June Dunn
Peter Hooshtey
John Dennis
Alec Hooshley
St. Joseph's Hall
Wrettling Rt
Hanover Church minister Fosbury accepts new post
Rev. A Walter Fosbury of Acton United Church has accepted a ministerial call to Hanover United Church after five years serving Acton. The move adjusts recent church leadership as a new era begins for Hanover.
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A. Walter Fosbury
Acton United Church
United Church
Hanover
Acton Ministers to Move Between Acton and Hanover Churches
Announcement this week states Rev. A Walter Fenbury will become minister at Hanover United Church while Rev Louis Pickering moves to Acton United Church. Transfers, approved by the Presbytery conference and Settlement Committee, likely take place in July. Families Fosbury and Thomson note warm community ties as changes follow earlier act of Rev John Anderson replacing Steve Forbes Thomson at 2 Hamilton Church.
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Presbytery Conference
Walter Fenbury
Acton
Brothers and Brides Honored at Greenock School
Last Friday evening over ten neighbors gathered at Greenock School to honor two local couples. Elwood Johnston chaired the program with addresses by Donalda Switzer and Eleanor McDougall, plus songs and readings. Gifts included floor lamps and Noor lamps as Lloyd and Shirley McKeown spoke for the couples. The event ended with a hymn, school choruses, and a social time with music and dancing.
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Greenock
Elwaod Johnston
Canal
Donalda Switzer
Eleanor McDougall
Muriel Allen
Merle McCutcheon
Lloyd McKeown
Elva Pearen
Grant Allen
Lloyd
Gordon McKeown
Lawson McCutcheon
Gordon
Shirley
Charles_ McKeown
Bessie Reid
George—Wallace
Gorton Leslie
God Save the King
Ralph McKeown
Donnalda Switzer
Mansel Nellis
Acton Officials Discuss Water Mains and YMCA Planning
At a special Acton council session the board and residents debated water main extensions with contractor Spatafora. The meeting aligned on YMCA fitness program support and a forthcoming board vote.
Acton Hydro Credit in Thirteenth Power Bill
Acton Public Utilities Commission meeting presided by Chairman M. Hansen discussed waterworks supervision transfer to John Lambert with a $450 weekly salary. A power bill credit of 8225.44 favored Acton. details show costs, reserves, and interim power billing against the Hydro Department.
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Acton
Acton Public Utilities Commission
M. Hansen
Fr. McCutchéon
J. R. MacArthur
John Lambert
Wilson
Lambert
Fidelity
MecGeachie
Guelph
H.E.P.C
Ontario
Witlow Street
Baxter Laboratories
Commission
Hev
ILE B.C
Toronto
Hydro Department
Acton Free Press
Adv
Bel! Telephone Co
United Church Events Highlight Bake Sale Play and Evening Dance
Community listings show United Church W.A. hosting a Baking Sale and Tea on May 31 in Sunday School groups 1 and 3. A three act comedy Hook Line and Sinker is presented at Town Hall May 21 with admission. Also noted are a May 16 Euchre and Dance at Bannockburn WI and a houses to houses food drive May 7 by Scouts and Guides to aid British Flood Relief Cap.
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United Church W.A
United Church
Acton ‘Town Hall
Limehouse
Orial Hall
W. J
Streetsville
Bannockburn
Bannockburn WI
Scouts
Yam
Presentation to Mrs N H Wilson from former class
An evening gathering at the Wilsons’ home on Bower Avenue followed by plans for their move to Guelph. The U S class members presented a gift and Mrs Wilson thanked them for their kindness and ongoing interest in their welfare.
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N. H. Wilson
N. OH. Wilson
Bower” Ave
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Hanover Church
Acton High School
Shawse
Lieut
Hosesook
Beford
Evan Jones
E. E. Barr
Barr
Rough Coat
Church and
Elgin Streets
F. J. Salt
Beardmore and Co
Highway 25
Acton Council
Y. Me. A
John Lantigtry-te
J. DB. McKenzie
Chromalex Co
H. Nicholl, Ltd
Northern Electric Co
Vas
General Electric Supplies
Jas. R. Kearney Corp
Piles
Sud
David Mannin
Sangamo Co. Ltd
Frank Terry
Express & Transport
Waterworks Department
Francis Hankins
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