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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

2

Halton County pupils visit council and high school plans

Sixty Halton pupils toured Milton court house and county offices during a Halton County Council meeting. Roy Smith praised teachers for the day, while discussions covered northern high school district formation with Milton Acton and Georgetown dissenting.

Acton Free Rows Peare Halton Court House Milton Roy Smith St. Paul's United Church L. A Skuco Jin Halton Camel W.N. Munro County of Halton W. J. Dick Mr. Dick gQoodness Ark Acton Nasmpaweyn Fesquaaing William Deans Georgetown Council of Halton County Skuce Trafalgar I. C Marratt Department of Lands and Foresta Council C.H. D. Clarke

Halton Garage Men Weld May Meeting at Milton Hall

The Halton Branch of the Garage Operators Association held its May meeting at Oddfellows Hall Milton. President Waumeley presided. secretary and treasurer were absent. Len McKindley acted as secretary. Firestone Tire and Rubber Co displayed Crucible of Speed, introduced by Joe Whitham and thanked by Ed Jennings.

Halton Oddfellowa Hall Milton Waumeley Len McKindley Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Joe Whitham Ed. Jennings R Eport

Halton County Intermediate C Baseball Schedule Details

The Halton County Intermediate C schedule lists weekly games from May to July between Milton Acton Georgetown Oakville and Oakville by dates and venues. The article notes timing rules for afternoon and evening games, a 15 minute grace, and forfeits for delays. It explains the playoff structure and that Oakville’s population affects its tier, with potential byes and best of three finals for the group champion.

Halton County Milton Acton Georgetown Oakville Lmillian Oak Halton CBA Ig Oakville

Acton Cadet Corps Inspect Service Park Ceremony

Lt Hayes inspects Acton High School Cadet Corps at Acton Park on a sunny Monday morning. Cadets perform precision drill, rhythmic gym displays, and a Highland Fling led by girls, with awards for top squads and praise for the corps overall.

Hayes Acton School Park Acton Park Acton High School George Elliott Aldo Braida Lorne Archie Jimmy Spielwager Sgt Ray Arbie Rev. J. Anderson Ted Byt Meh Blew Lorne Arbie Canada Hazarr PD. R. ‘McLean Johnnie Gray Shirley Eliott Eleanor Beatty

Hooshley Dennis Josephs Church Wedding in Guelph

Mary Dennis and John P Hooshley wed at St Joseph's Church on a Mayora Saturday officiated by Father Morgan. Bride wore white Jersey gown with corded detail and red roses. bridesmaid June Dunn in pink taffeta. Groom Peter Hooshley and ushers John Dennis and Aled Hooshley attended. reception followed at St Joseph's Hall.

Mayora St. Joseph's Wittey J—Morgan Mary William Dennis June Dunn Peter Hooshley John Dennis Aled Hooshley

Water Main Extensions Discussed At Acton Council Meeting

Acton Council held a special session with YMCA and board members to review the physical fitness program and to discuss water main extensions. Officials reported 700 feet of pipe on hand and bids for the project were to be presented at the next regular meeting.

Acton Council Ako Y.M.C.A Y.mlc.a Acton Caountillons McCutcheon M. Cla Jones YMCA Ee Eien Eee Physio Fitness and Recreation Committee YMC Phyvaicat Putnese Iecreation Yrmally Yeuround Council A. Board Cie Aagreed M.C.A. Board, Athletic Association Couneil Messia Spatafora Ewing and Vines

Minister Fosbury Accepts United Church Call

Rev. Al Walter Fosbury of Acton United Church has accepted a call to join the United Church at Hanover after five years of service. The move reflects ongoing church restructuring in the region.

al Walter Fosbury Acton

Ministers Transfer in Acton and Hanover Churches

Announcement this week confirms ministerial transfers subject to approval by the Presbytery conference and Settlement Committee. Rev A Waltes Fosbury, now at Acton United Church, will move to Hanover while Louis Pickering, long at Hanover, will take the Acton pulpit. Transfers likely in July, with thanks for ties formed and best wishes for continued service in new fields. This marks the second ministerial change in Acton this year following Rev Forbes Thomson’s move to Hamilton and replacement by Rev John Anderson.

Preserv Conference and Settlement Committee A. Waltes Fosbury Acton United Church United Church Louis Pickering Hanover Acton Hana Forbes ‘Thomson Hamilton Jonn R Anderson

Brothers and Brides Honored at Greenock School Presentation

Last Friday evening at Greenock School a ceremony honored two local couples. Elwood Johvision chaired the program with readings by Donalda Switzer and Eleanor McDougall, recitations, solos by Merle McCutcheon, and speeches by Lloyd and Gordon McKeown.

Greenock School Elwood Johvision Donalda Switzer Eleanor McDougall Murlet Allen Merle McCutcheon Lloyd McKeown Elva Pearen Grant Allen Lloyd Gordon McKeown Lawson McCutcheon Gordon Shirley Griven Ny Charles. McKeown Bessie Reid Mirs George—Walace

Acton Hydro Credit Reported in Thirteenth Bill

The Acton Hydro credit of 8225.44 appears in the thirteenth power bill. Meeting notes show discussion of taking over Waterworks supervision and salary provisions for Mio Lambert at 950 per week, with plan to purchase water extensions once council orders arrive.

Acton Hydro Whaterworks Commission Muaylith Ontario Commission Office Heaiven Wilson Acton HE B.C Toronto Hydro Department Acton Free Press Bell Telephone Co Can Tetay J. B. McKenzie Chromalox Co R. OH. Nichols, Ltd Linen& Cable Accessories Northern Electric Co. Ltd General Electric

Community events and fundraisers listed for May

Announcements show baking sale at United Church W A in Sunday School Room and several local events. United Church Young People present Hook Line and Sinker at Acton Town Hall on May 21 with 50 and 3c admission. Also Limehouse Memorial Hall May 16 with play and dance, Bannockburn events May 16, and a food drive May 17 for British Flood Relief.

The United Church W.A United Church Acton Town Hall Limehouse Memorial Hall Ww. 1 May Streetsville Bannockburn Schoo Bannockburn WI Phwe

Presentation to Mrs N H Wilson by former Socials

A social gathering at Mr and Mrs S Wilson Bower Ave honored Mrs N H Wilson prior to her move to Guelph. Members of her former 5 Socials expressed appreciation for her kindness and ongoing interest in their welfare during the evening.

S. Wilson Bower Ave Wilson Guelph Asda Davely

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