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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

9

Halton County pupils visit council and discuss northern high school district

Sixty boys and girls from Halton County elementary schools toured the Milton courthouse and county offices during Halton County Council's meeting. Roy Smith outlined pupil day origins and praised teachers. Council considered creating a Northern High School District with Milton Acton and Georgetown opposing. A by law for presentation at two June meetings was requested.

Acton Free Rows Peare Halton Halton County St. Paul's United Church L. L. Skuco Jin Halton Camel W.N. Munro County of Halton W. J Milton Acton Nasmpaweyn Fesquaaing Georgetown Skuce Trafalgar Township I. C Marratt Department of Lands and Foresta Bix C.H. D. Clarke Council

Halton Garage Men Weld May Meeting at Milton Hall

The Halton Branch of the Garage Operators' Association held its May meeting at Milton Oddfellows Hall with President Waumeley in the chair. Secretary and Treasurer absent. Len McKindley acted as Secretary. Firestone showed the “Crucible of Speed,” introduced by Jon Whitham and thanked by Ed Jennings. A Ladies Night report was given, and June's meeting will be sponsored by Milton members.

Halton Oddfellowa Hall Milton Waumeley Len McKindley Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Jon Whitham Ed. Jennings Igat

Halton County Intermediate C Baseball Schedule Released

Halton County Intermediate C schedule outlines May to July games featuring Acton Georgetown Milton Oakville and others. Details include game times 2 pm 6 50 pm, forfeit rules grace period and playoff structure with Oakville bye to Intermediate B if over population.

Halton County Milton Acton Georgetown Oakville Lmitton Georgetown atActon Miton Oak Oaksville Halton CBA Ig Oakville

Acton Cadets Under Lt Hayes Parade At Park

Lt Hayes inspects Acton High School Cadet Corps at Acton Park in a formal review. Cadets demonstrate precision drill, rhythmic movement, and first aid signaling under leaders Mrs Haz Orr and Mr PD R McLean with praise from the inspecting officer.

Acton Park Hayes Acton Hygh School George Elliott Aldo Braida Hinefield Lorne Archie Jimmy Spielva Sgt Ray Arbie Ne J. Anderson Ted Byt Mei Blew Lorne Arbie Canada Haz Orr PD. R. ‘McLean Johnnie Gray Shirley Eliott Eleanor Beatty

Mary Dennis Weds John P Hooshley at St Josephs Church

On a May Saturday at St Joseph's Church in Guelph the marriage of Mary Dennis and John P Hooshley was officiated by Father Morgan. The bride wore a white Jersey gown with corded lines and red roses, attended by June Dunn in pink taffeta. Peter Hooshley served as groomsman with ushers John Dennis and Ald Hooshley. A reception followed at St Joseph's Hall and the couple departed for their honeymoon.

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

Acton Council Reviews YMCA Plan and Water Mains Talks

A special Acton Council meeting discussed the YMCA physical fitness program integration and water mains extensions. Officials reviewed bids on water mains, with plans to present contract details next regular session while YMCA board members offered continued community service.

Acton Council Alo Y.M.C.A Y.mlc.a Acton Y.m.cla Ymuc A YMCTA A. Board Cie Anyres Dato M.C.A. Board Vines Charles Wilson Council Wilkan Spatafora

Rev Al Fosbury Leaves Acton Church for Hanover United

Rev Al Walter Fosbury, minister of Acton United Church for the past five years, has accepted a call to the United Church at Hanover, concluding his tenure in Acton and preparing to relocate.

al Walter Fosbury Acton

Ministers to Transfer Between Acton and Hanover Churches

Announcement of ministerial transfers between Acton United Church and Hanover, contingent on Presbytery approval. Rev. A. Waltes Fosbury from Acton moves to Hanover after five years, Louis Pickering from Hanover to Acton after ten years. Transfers planned for July with both congregations expressing best wishes and noting a year of multiple clerical changes in Acton churches.

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

Brothers and Brides Honored at Greenock School

Last Friday evening at Greenock School a ceremony honored two local couples. Elwood Jotvision chaired a program featuring Donalda Switzer and Eleanor McDougall in a duet, a recitation by Murlet Allen, and solos by Merle McCutcheon.

Greenock School Elwood Jotvision 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 Mrrs George—Walace Cordon Leslie God Save the King Ralph McKeown

Acton Hydro Receives Thirteenth Bill Credit

Acton Hydro shows an $8,225.44 credit on the thirteenth bill amid Commission meetings. Chairman OC Mo Hansen presided as Mioholi Lambert discussed taking over Waterworks supervision. a $95 weekly salary was set for Lambert, effective May 1. A supply of pipe for waterworks extensions was authorized, with upcoming council orders.

Acton Public Utilities Commission Mondey Mo Hansen Fee BL. McCutcheon J. K. MacArthur Mioholi Lambert Stiff Ue Waterworks Department Watstendertiap Mor.lambert Whaterworks Department Deng Fidelity McGeachle Guelph Oon Sugeeinement -Wilaonawar Huet Out Ontario Willow Street Baxter Laboratories Hle.plc Commission Heaiven Wilson Acton HE B.C Toronto Hydro Department Acton Free Press Bell Telephone Co Can Wis. Tpta LRTE J. B. McKenzie Chromalox Co Iss R. OH. Nichols, Ltd Line Northern Electric Co. Ltd General Electric Co Bi Jas Kearney Corp David Mannino Yates Usb.ao Sangamo Co., Ltd Frank Terry

Community events and charity fundraisers listed for May

Local notices list events from United Church bake sale and theater nights at Acton Town Hall on May 21 with 50 cent admission, to a May 16 street performance at Limehouse Memorial Hall and an Euchre and Dance at Bannockburn School with 25 cent admission. Proceeds aid area schools and flood relief, with money collected at events and drives.

United Church Young People Acton Town Hall Limehouse Memorial Hall Ww. 1 May Streetsville Bannockburn School Bannockburn WI Rhea

Presentation to Mrs N H Wilson at S I Wilson home

A social evening was held at the home of Mr and Mrs S I Wilson on Bower Ave. Mrs Wilson’s former 5 Socials met before their departure for a new home in Guelph. The group expressed appreciation for her kindness and continued interest in their welfare.

S i. Wilson Bower Ave Wilson Guelph Asda Davely

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